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Please keep in your thoughts and prayers…
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Those who have passed, especially…
Carlo DeLorenzi, Dwayne Wood, Editha Gochingco, Pauline Schumacher, S.Patric
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and those who are sick along with those who love and care for them, especially…
Agnes Young, Amanda Parsons, Amie Parry, Bob Gibson, Daniel D’Alimonte, Darlene Gauthier, Debbie Leslie, Donna Mathieson, Ellie Duciaume, Gabby Santos, Gavin Francis, Joanna Ryan Carter, Jozsef Vincze, Lillian Jesty, Maura Finlay, Mavis Greville, Paul (Hendriks, but would prefer if last name was not included, Thank you), Robert Selvadurai, Sandana Hibbert, Tara Hales, Teresa Jeronimo, Vanessa
Jesus, Our Lord, we ask you to have mercy on all who are sick. Give them your strength and love and help them carry this cross with faith. May their sufferings be one with yours, overcome the power of evil and lead others to our Father in Heaven. Lord Jesus, hear our prayer, for you are Lord forever and ever. Amen.
We also pray for…
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those being Baptized this week:
Andre, Esom, Leo, Liam, Luke, Nora, PetraAngel
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those receiving their First Communion:
emilia, Harley, Liam
Happening at St. Joseph Church
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Guided by Grace
Guided by Grace
Navigating the complex issues that arise around end of life care and funeral planning can be filled with many obstacles, both for those facing such challenges as well as their loved ones. To help, a workbook, called “Guided by Grace” is freely available to help plan for those moments. Additionally, Hailu, the Lay Pastoral Assistant, is happy to offer a physical copy of the workbook and talk about getting the most from it. Physical copies of the workbook can also be picked up in the office.
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Find Healing and Hope: Psychospiritual Support for Parishioners of St. Joseph church
Find Healing and Hope: Psychospiritual Support for Parishioners of St. Joseph church
If you or your loved ones are navigating the heavy burden of grief, mental health challenges or spiritual distress, you do not have to walk this path alone. Our church is blessed to offer limited, complimentary, confidential counselling and psychotherapy services to parishioners and their families. Our Lay Pastoral Assistant, Hailu Lockyer, is a Registered Psychotherapist (RP), Spiritual Care Practitioner, and Clinical Supervisor with over two decades of combined experience in medicine and psychospiritual care.
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Parish Vocation Announcement!
Parish Vocation Announcement!
God calls each of us to serve Him in different ways, and we have a very special reason to celebrate two members of our St. Joseph Parish family who are answering His call.
Matthew McRobbie has been accepted to the seminary to study for the priesthood. We believe Matthew may be the first parishioner in St. Joseph’s 93-year history to pursue a vocation to the priesthood. If our parish historians know otherwise, please let us know!
We are also blessed to celebrate Andrew Miller, who will be beginning formation for the Permanent Diaconate, answering God’s call to a life of service to Christ and His Church.
🍰 Join Us in Celebrating!
Following the 7:00 p.m. Mass this Sunday, please join us for cake and fellowship as we congratulate Matthew and Andrew and surround them with the prayers, encouragement, and support of their parish family.
May God guide and strengthen Matthew and Andrew as they continue to answer His call. Please keep them and their families in your prayers. 🙏
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WEDNESDAY! Come walk, talk, and pray with us
WEDNESDAY! Come walk, talk, and pray with us
Take a break from the busyness of the week and enjoy the beauty of God’s creation, good conversation, and time for prayer.
Join us every Wednesday evening, July 15th to September 2nd, at 7:00 p.m. We’ll meet at the Bowmanville Valley South Parking Lot (Baseline Rd. between Spry Ave. and Hunt St.). Free parking is available.
Our walk is geared toward adults and follows a relaxed, moderate pace for about an hour along the paved trails beside Bowmanville Creek, winding through peaceful wooded areas. The route has few to no hills or obstacles. Well-behaved dogs are welcome too!
Please wear comfortable walking shoes, bring water and bug repellent, and dress for the weather.
If it’s raining, we’ll see you the following week.
Everyone is welcome! Invite a friend, neighbour, or family member—or simply come on your own. We’d love to walk, talk, and pray with you.
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Biting insects: more than a nuisance for many
Biting insects: more than a nuisance for many
Bug Spray Collection Continues!
For most of us, mosquitoes and other biting insects are simply an annoyance. For those without stable shelter, they can be much more than that. Constant exposure to insects can make daily life difficult, and ticks, in particular, can pose serious health risks.
Thanks to the incredible generosity of our parish family, our bug spray collection has been a wonderful success! Your donations have been greatly appreciated by those receiving them through the food bank, library, and other community outreach programs. Such a small act of kindness can make a big difference in someone’s comfort, health, and dignity.
Because the need continues, we will continue collecting bug spray throughout the summer. A collection box is located in the church entrance. Thank you for helping us care for our neighbours in this simple but meaningful way.
Media Recommendations
Looking for something to watch, read or listen to? Check out these recommendations from formed.org.
All members of St. Joseph Church have free access to formed.org streaming service!
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A note from the new Peterborough Campus Ministry Director, Fr. Adam Pantaleo
A note from the new Peterborough Campus Ministry Director, Fr. Adam Pantaleo
We are a community of faith centred on Jesus Christ, rooted in prayer and intent on living out our identity as Catholic disciples in the secular world. I am excited to begin my ministry as Chaplain to this wonderful community of university and college students in the Diocese of Peterborough. If you are a Trent University or Fleming College student, you belong here! Whether it’s attending Sunday Mass at St. Peter-in-Chains Cathedral, joining a faith study group on campus, or visiting the McCloskey Campus Ministry Centre (376 Rubidge St), please don’t hesitate to get involved. You are also welcome to call (705-745-8671) or email (FrAdamPantaleo@peterboroughdiocese.org) me. Please pray for our students and thank you for your generous support of this ministry.
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🎶 Share Your Gift of Music!
🎶 Share Your Gift of Music!
Do you have a passion for music and a heart for worship? St. Francis of Assisi Parish in Newcastle is seeking a volunteer to lead their 11:00 a.m. Choir.
If you feel called to inspire others through music and help lead the congregation in prayerful song, this could be a wonderful opportunity to serve.
For more information or to express your interest, please contact the parish office at 905-987-5446 or office@stfrancisnewcastle.ca.
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Pope’s Prayer Intention for Aug:
Pope’s Prayer Intention for Aug:
Pope’s Prayer is for Evangelization in the city. Let us pray that in large cities often marked by anonymity and loneliness, we find new ways to proclaim the Gospel, discovering creative paths to build community.
This month the Pope’s prayer intention is for evangelization in the city.
Large cities can be vibrant places full of life and diversity, but they are also often marked by anonymity and loneliness.
Many people in our cities quietly carry mental health challenges and mental illnesses, such as anxiety, depression, or addiction; living anonymously behind apartment doors, on crowded streets, or in homelessness.
Pope Leo XIV said, “So many people who suffer from different experiences of depression and sadness—they can discover that the love of God is truly healing.”
Let us pray we find new ways to proclaim the Gospel in our cities, discovering creative paths to build community and be a source of mercy and hope.
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Coming up at La Verna Ministries
Coming up at La Verna Ministries
La Verna House of Prayer is a place of Franciscan Spirituality located at 820 Frank Street in Peterborough. There, the Brothers look forward to sharing the many facets of Franciscan Spirituality. Here’s some of the programs offered:
The Franciscan Crown Rosary is a Catholic devotion consisting of seven decades of Hail Mary’s, with each decade honouring a specific joy in Mary’s life.
Healing Hearts is a Catholic Grief outreach to those who have suffered the loss of a loved one in the recent past.
Meditatio Franciscan Catholic Prayer.
Secular Franciscan Formation is for those wishing to benefit from the Franciscan Spirituality, practices and community!
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