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Current Parish
Bulletin Information
14th Sunday in Ordinary Time
July 4, 2010
Within your temple, we ponder your loving
kindness, O God.
(Psalm 48.9)
Mass
Intentions for
July &
August
Special
intentions (s.i.) Deceased (d.)
Wed. July 7: Thomas Fellin (d.)
Sat. July 10: Bernard Mascarenhas (d.)
Tues.
July 13: Paul Evangelista (d.)
Wed. July 14: Josep Hien Tran (d.)
Sat. July 17: Ethel Payette (d.)
Tues. July 20: Sydney Lewis, Peter Fray & Fiona Ince (d.)
Wed. July 21: Ethel Payette (d.)
Sat. July 24: Cyril & Essie Mandes (d.)
Sat. July 31: Ethel Payette (d.)
Sat. Aug. 7: Ethel Payette (d.)
Sat. Aug. 14: Bernard Mascarenhas (d.)
Sat. Aug. 21: Ethel Payette (d.)
Sat. Aug. 28: Ethel Payette (d.)
Sat. Sept. 4: Stephen OGradnick (d.)
Mass Schedule & Intentions
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Weekly Collection
Last Week’s Collection $6,369.56 + Pre-Authorized Giving $2,371.82 = $8,741.38;
Capital Campaign $267.00; Community Bread $120.00; Mary Grove Camp $202; St.
Vincent de Paul $165.94.

Wedding Banns
There is a promise of marriage between Jason Wighton & Theresa Reid; Michael
Nanowski & Elisabeth Jackson; Robert Lawson & Patty Collins.

Doane House Hospice
Join us at the Regional Offices Parking Lot for a community ‘Car Boot Sale’ and
BBQ on the Saturdays of July 10 and August 14. It’s an eco-friendly way to buy
and sell in one location! Rent a parking spot for $20, pack your trunk with
items, display your goods using small tables, racks, etc. within your spot, and
sell! Limited spaces available! Call 905-967-0259 to reserve.
Catholic
Cemeteries
Catholic Cemeteries – Archdiocese of Toronto wishes to invite all families
within the Archdiocese of Toronto to participate in the Annual mass for the
Faithful Departed on Wednesday, August 11, 2010 at 7:00 pm.
Cemetery locations and celebrants for this year’s Annual Mass are as follows:
Cemetery Locations and Their Presiders
Assumption, Mississauga Most Rev. J. Boissonneau
Christ the King, Markham Most Rev. V. Nguyen
Holy Cross, Thornhill Most Rev. W. McGrattan
Mount Hope, Toronto Rev. Msgr. M. Laurencic
Queen of Heaven, Woodbridge His Grace, Archbishop Collins
Resurrection, Whitby Rev. Msgr. A. Sheehy
St. Mary’s, Barrie Most Rev. Peter Hundt
St. John Chrysostom, Newmarket Rev. R.W. Oullette
In the event of rain Mass will be held in the mausoleum at Assumption, Holy
Cross, Resurrection and Queen of Heaven. Christ the King Cemetery will celebrate
Mass on site in the Reception Centre. Mount Hope will go to St. Monica’s Parish,
44 Broadway Ave, Toronto. St. Mary’s Cemetery will go to St. Mary’s Parish, 65
Amelia St. Barrie

Catholic School Registration
The York Catholic District School Board invites you to register your child
during the months of July and August for the school year commencing September
2010. Registrations can be done Monday to Thursday, July 5 to August 26 from
8:30 am to 4:30 pm and Saturday, August 21 from 10 am to 2 pm. After August 27,
you may also register at your local Catholic School. For admissions criteria and
the documents required for registration, please call 905-713-1211 Ext. 17450 or
access the website at
www.ycdsb.ca
Summer is officially here
This is the time of year when school is winding down, graduations are taking
place, clubs and meetings are being wrapped up for the season and vacations are
being planned. Here at the parish there will also be some changes during the
summer months. Please make note of the following:
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There
will be no bulletin during the summer. The last bulletin will be July 4 and
the first one in the Fall will be on September 5;
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Summer office hours will be Monday through Thursday 9 am to 8 pm and
Fridays, 9 am to 4 pm;
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There will be no daily mass on Thursdays or Fridays during the
month of July;
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There will be no daily mass on Mondays during the month of
August;
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The office will be closed on July 1 and August 2.
We wish everyone a safe and happy summer season.

Backpack Program
Each year, the York Region Food Network coordinates a Backpack Program that
provides basic school supplies directly to children living in low-income
families through food banks. Donations of school supplies such as backpacks,
binders, paper, pencils, coloured pencils, crayons, scientific calculators,
erasers, pens and pencil cases are still being accepted and can be dropped off
at any time in the Stained Glass Room for collection by the CWL.
Bereaved
Families of Ontario
The Bereaved Families of Ontario – York Region is hosting the following
drop-in sessions:
Tuesday, July 13, 7 - 9 pm Grieving the death of a friend.
Wednesday, July 14, 7 - 9 pm: Grieving the death of a spouse/partner.
Thursday,
July 15, 7 - 9 pm: Dads who are grieving the death of a child.
Monday,
July 26, 7 - 9 pm: Grieving the death of a sibling.
Tuesday,
July 27, 7 - 9 pm: Grieving the death of a parent.
Thursday,
July 29, 7 - 9 pm: Grieving the death of a loved one.
The
drop-in sessions take place in Newmarket at 17070 Yonge St., Suite 203. For more
information please call Bereaved Families of York Region at 905-898-6265.

Family Fun around Town
If you are looking for something to do around town this summer, the Town of
Newmarket is hosting many special events which include:
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Music
in the Park
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Kids
Around Town
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Around The World Multicultural Tour
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Garlic is Great Festival
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Moonlight Movies
For
details check out the online Calendar of Events at:
www.newmarket.ca/en/resourcesGeneral/SpecialEventGuide.pdf
- pdf - 25mb
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announcements from previous weeks

More
New Photos on the Website More New Photos on the Website Pictures of the Surf and Turf Dinner and Deacon Michael’s ordination have been
added to the website. View them along with other recent albums of the Easter
Vigil, the Pansky Egg decorating sessions, the Altar Server celebration, First
Eucharist celebrations and Confirmation. The parish Photo Album is
HERE

Welcome to Michael Miranda On May 29, at St. Michael’s Cathedral, Michael Miranda was ordained to the
deaconate. We welcome him and his family to our parish community and look
forward to getting to know him as he begins his duties as deacon here at St.
John’s assisting during the mass, preaching and performing baptisms.

Statue of Mary We would like to thank Kar-Los Building Supplies for donating a new statue of
Mary to replace the one that was stolen. Please remember to patronize this
business in Bradford along with all those who advertise at the back of our
bulletin.

Renovations We are beginning this summer’s renovation projects. The first project is the
meeting room in the parish centre. The ceiling is being lowered and new lighting
installed. The carpet will be replaced and the walls painted. The second project
to begin soon is the renovation of the washrooms at the back of the church, just
off the stained glass room. This will make a huge difference for those who use
these facilities. Other projects will come later.

Seeing with Heart There will be a day of reflection for Catholic parents of lesbian daughters and
gay sons on Saturday, June 19, 2010 from 9 am to 5 pm at the Scarboro Missions,
2685 Kingston Rd in Toronto. The cost is $40.00 and includes lunch. For more
information call Christine Way Skinner at 905-898-4137 or John Montague at
416-523-6449.
Weekly
Donations We would like to advise those parishioners who have not picked up their 2010
donation envelopes, that your envelopes will now be reassigned. If you have any
old envelopes left from 2009 please do not use them anymore otherwise, your
donations will be recorded under the new owner of the envelopes.
We would also like to remind everyone that you may sign up for
pre-authorized
giving at any time of year. This is a very convenient way to support your parish
even in your absence. Our flyer is available at the back of the church, at the
office or can be downloaded from the
Administration Page.
Refugee
Sponsorship We had hoped to bring news of the arrival of our refugees by now, but the
process has been slowed down a bit with administrative details. The two refugees
we are sponsoring have had their interviews and medical screening and have
attended an orientation session. Their case is being handled by the Canadian
embassy in Damascus, Syria.
Please
pray for the speedy processing of their applications and for their continued
health and safety until they are reunited with their daughter/sister in
Newmarket.
We hope
to have a more exciting announcement for the parish in the near future. We are
ready to welcome them, with your wonderful support.
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Haiti Earthquake Relief
Parishioners who wish to donate to the relief efforts
in Haiti can still put their donation in an envelope in the
collection on Sunday marked ShareLife - Haiti
and include their name and envelope number as well.
Cheques are made out as indicated below.
The ShareLife Office is accepting monetary donations to
support disaster relief efforts in Haiti assisting in
the provision of food, shelter, clean water, and medical
supplies for those affected by the earthquake. Working
through the Catholic Church’s official relief body,
Caritas Internationalis,
funds will be channelled through our partners to Caritas
Haiti.
Those wishing to help through a financial contribution
may do so in the following ways:
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Online through ShareLife’s website:
www.sharelife.org
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by
phone through the ShareLife office 1-800-263-2595 or 416-934-3411
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through the parish, making cheques payable to:
ShareLife – St. John Chrysostom Church – Haiti
Earthquake Relief - please include your name and
envelope number or if you do not have envelopes
include your name address and phone number.
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some past announcements worth repeating

Parish Life in Pictures There have been many events in the life of St. John's parish since September.
Pictures were taken at most of these events and are now posted on the parish
website. Have a look at the following photo albums:
Thanksgiving Weekend,
Mass of Remembrance,
Bible Presentation to Grade 4 children,
CWL Christmas Bazaar,
Faith Embodied Pottery class,
Giving Tree Sunday,
Volunteer Appreciation Party.
Volunteer
Opportunity The Society of St. Vincent de Paul provides year-round emergency food voucher
assistance and also operates the Christmas Basket program providing food and
gifts for hundreds of families and individuals in our area. We need men and
especially women to assists in our work, particularly home visiting. We also
need persons, including young people, to help with poor box collections on
Sundays. Membership commitment involves one meeting a month (2nd Monday) and
participation on an emergency food team every three weeks. Christ said,
“Whatever you do for the least of these, you do for Me.” For more information
contact the parish office.

Backpack Program
The CWL will be collecting items for the Backpack Program year
round and ask that you drop off items at the back of the church the first
weekend of each month alongside your donation of food items for the food bank.
Please keep in mind that new items are required such as backpacks, binders,
duo-tang, dividers, scientific calculators, crayons, math or geometry sets,
coloured pencil crayons, pens, pencils, and lined paper. We thank you for your
generosity to the needs of the children.

St. John’s Cemetery As a result of the increased acceptance of cremation in the Catholic community
and to provide a greater range of choice to the families in the parishes served
by our cemetery, the St. John Cemetery Board has recently installed a 72 niche
columbarium at St. John Cemetery in Newmarket.
The columbarium provides a dignified and economic option as a final resting
place for the cremated remains of our loved ones and also makes efficient use of
the limited land resources available for the cemetery.
A picture of this impressive structure is on the right, and at the back of the
church. For further information please either refer to the web site or contact
the St. John Chrysostom parish office at 905-898-4137 Ext. 226.
Parish
Fall Financial Report As committed in our 2008 financial summary presented this past spring, the
Parish Finance Committee would like to update everyone on our position as of
September 30, 2009.
While 2009 has been a challenging year for everyone financially; we would like
to thank you for being as generous as possible. The expenses of the church are
for the most part fixed and that presents a challenge anytime revenue decreases.
We are pleased that as of the end of September offertory revenue is just
slightly lower than it was in 2008. In fact most of the difference occurred
early in the year and since April we are on track with our 2008 income. That
said, the highest revenue months for the church are October through December. We
are planning based on the same revenue experienced in those months last year and
are confident the parishioners of St. Johns will continue to be supportive. If
we can maintain our projected revenue we will be able to cover expected
expenses.
Our second fund, the Capital Campaign is equally as important to the parish. The
buildings and property that make up St. Johns are very extensive and require
financial expenditures to maintain their integrity. The Finance Committee has
been operating with the view that expenditures will be limited to those that are
essential. At this time our Capital Fund has been able to meet the needs of our
buildings, however a single major donation to this fund has allowed us to be in
this position and as such we would ask you to remember the Capital Campaign each
month.
In summary, while 2009 continues to be a challenging economic time for everyone,
we are confident the financial obligations of St. Johns will continue to be met
by it’s parishioners. We would like to thank everyone for their generosity to
date and we look forward to presenting a positive financial report at the end of
the year.
Catholic
Children’s Aid Society “Let a Child Have Faith in You – Foster Home Campaign” Each Year in the Catholic community there are hundreds of children that need to
leave their family home and be placed in foster care. At any given time, there
are more than 1,100 children and youth unable to live with their parents due to
parental illness, abandonment, child abuse or neglect. The Catholic Children’s
Aid Society of Toronto depends on living foster families to provide safe and
nurturing homes for these vulnerable children and youth.
Sadly there are not enough foster homes to accommodate these children. In the
words of Archbishop Thomas Collins: “I Strongly believe that more Catholic
families would be open to caring for foster children if they were aware of this
urgent need for foster homes. I am inviting you to seriously consider fostering,
and reflect on the benefits the experience can bring to your family and
vulnerable children in the community.”
If you would like more information about making a difference please contact the
Catholic Children’s Aid Society at 416 395-1590 or visit
www.ccas.toronto.on.ca
Chrysostom Chronicles - Issue 8, #1 September 2009

Download a free copy of the parish newsletter
HERE
St.
John's Sunday School -will begin again Sunday, October 18th, 2009 - the week after
Thanksgiving - at 11:15 in the parish centre. We are asking that everyone
pre-register by telephone (905-898-4137) or email
cway@neptune.on.ca
prior to Thanksgiving. If you are a returning student, all we require is your
child's name and grade as well as any additional information that you feel we
should be aware of (e.g. allergies, etc. New families please contact me and I
will let you know of any additional information that I need.
As always, we are asking your help to provide instructors for the
classes. Please let me know if you will be helping out in this way this year.
As well, we usually ask for a donation to cover the cost of supplies ($20/child,
$30/family). This can be handed in on the first day of class.

New Parishioners' Sunday
On the first Sunday of each month we welcome new parishioners in the
Gathering Room after the 10 AM Mass. Everyone is invited to join us for refreshments and cake.
This is our chance to meet and
take your picture to share with the rest of the parish, so we may know you
better.
If anyone would like
to help Father Miro set up refreshments for this event please call the office.

Considering Becoming Catholic?
We will hold “Inquiry” sessions for the Rite of Christian Initiation (RCIA)
beginning on Thursday October 1st at 7:30 in the parish centre. This is a
non-judgmental, non- threatening, welcoming place for people to come and ask
questions about the church. If you are interested in participating in the RCIA
or know of someone who is please contact the parish and speak with Christine Way
Skinner. If you would like to help out by being a sponsor or team member, we are
always looking for help.
St.
John’s Visiting Ministry The Visiting Ministry of our Parish needs many new volunteers in all departments
to take care of the increase of our sick and handicapped, e.g.- Southlake
Regional Health Centre, which has increased in size and departments – to take
Holy Communion and visit sick and suffering patients of our Region.
Our Nursing Homes & Senior Residences -to help conduct Communion
Services and visit the sick and lonely who are unable to attend these services,
bringing Holy Communion to them in their rooms. Home Visitations – to take Holy Communion to all of our Parishioners who are
shut-ins, sick, lonely, handicapped and aged.
Please respond to this vital and very necessary need for new Visiting Ministers
– it may only take 1 or 2 hours of your time per week or month. Call the church
office at 905 898-4137 and leave your name and contact information. Thank you.

Parish Email List
All Parishioners who would be interested in receiving regular
email updates from the parish are requested to print their email on their
donation envelope.
The
Collection It is a familiar routine. A collection is taken up for a baby gift, a departing
colleague or a local event. With varying degrees of willingness, we put our
money in the basket and feel that we have done our duty.
That same invitation is made to us in an entirely different context every Sunday
as we gather to offer God thanks and praise. During the liturgy of the word, we
listen to the voice of God in the scriptures, proclaim our belief in the creed
and offer prayers for the needs of the church and the world. Then a collection
is taken up.
It is commonly understood that the money given during the collection will be
used to support the ongoing work of the church. This includes setting aside a
portion of those funds to be used directly for those in need. But in this age of
credit cards and automatic fund transfers, isn’t there a more efficient way to
do this?
If it were only a matter of paying the bills, yes, there are probably simpler
ways to collect money. But our monetary contributions are more than just
financial transactions; they symbolize our willingness to place our lives at
God’s disposal and to be ourselves transformed into the body and blood of
Christ. The act of bringing our hard-earned money (in cash or cheque or
pre-authorized giving card, in an envelope or not) and placing it in the basket
together is a ritual sign of the real offering that will happen when the priest
invites us, “Lift up your hearts,” and we respond, “We have lifted them up to
the Lord.”
Clearly, such a vision is beyond the realm of simple accounting. The pooling of
our resources is a preparation for the pooling of our lives in loving service to
one another and to the poor.
Copyright © 1997 Archdiocese of Chicago: Liturgy Training
Publications, 1800 North Hermitage Avenue, Chicago IL 60622-1101;
1-800-933-1800. Text by Kathy Luty. Art by Luba Lukova.
Rose of Sharon Services for Young Mothers
is a not-for-profit, charitable
organization providing support and educational services to pregnant and
parenting young women under the age of 25 across York Region. Since 1985, we
have given young mothers the opportunity to work towards their goals in a
supportive, learning-centered environment while parenting their young children.
If you are a community minded individual, passionate about the importance of
supporting young mothers, and willing to take on a leadership role, consider
serving on our Board of Directors and Committees. We are currently recruiting
individuals with backgrounds in human services, healthcare, business or finance,
who live in York Region and can embrace our mission. For further information
visit our website at www.therose.ca. To request an information package, please
contact Anna Pavan, Executive Director or Rita Proctor, Business Manager at
905-853-5514.
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Our New Catholics - 2010
The following
parishioners were Baptized at the Easter Vigil:
Cynthia-Marie Ruffolo,
Paul Alberto Steinbach,
Anousome Tommy Pathammovong,
Cole
Rene Tremblay,
Ryan Peter Vinczer,
Steven Attila Vinczer,
Owen Ruffalo,
Jesse
James,
Jackson James.
These
parishioners were received into the Roman Catholic Church:
Brenda Anne James,
Aleksandar Markovski,
Craig Anthony Armitage.
And
these were Confirmed:
Brandon Gregory Silvaggio,
Sarah Aileen McGlade,
Michael Alexander Nesta,
Sabrina Collis,
Andrea Romano,
Allison Panizales,
Pietro Aprile.
And
there were 2 who received their First Eucharist: Bridgette Armitage & Maria Aprile
Congratulations to you all and welcome as full members of
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Finding
Our Place Why do we fill up the seats in church from the back to the front? Maybe it’s
piety: We sit in the back because, aware of our many failings, we don’t feel
worthy to draw near. Maybe it’s culture: We sit in the back because our mothers
taught us never to claim the best seats or make ourselves the center of
attention. Maybe it’s selfish: We want to be able to skip out early. Whatever
the reason, it causes a practical problem: The front seats are always empty,
creating a gulf between the Lord’s table and the Lord’s people. And latecomers
stand in the back rather than march up to the front where everyone can see that
they’re late.
Let’s show some hospitality here! Let’s fill the church up from the front to the
back, leaving the back rows for those who come later or late. And let’s fill
each row from the center: If you’re the first one in a row, don’t hug the end
(unless you’re a minister and will need to get in and out). Move into the middle
so that others may come and sit beside you. Filling in the front seats first isn’t proud or arrogant. It’s part of the
ministry of hospitality that all of us who are baptized are called to exercise.
It’s a simple act of kindness that helps the church to gather better around its
Lord, so that we may give God thanks and praise.
Copyright © 1997 Archdiocese of Chicago: Liturgy Training
Publications, 1800 North Hermitage Avenue, Chicago IL 60622-1101;
1-800-933-1800. Text by David Philippart. Art by Annika Nelson.
Picture:
the back pews of St. John.
Liturgy
of the Word for Children
Have you
ever wondered exactly what is happening when the children leave the main
assembly and go into the gathering room during mass? They are doing the same
thing as we who remain in our seats are doing ... celebrating the Liturgy of the
Word. We know that the church desires "full, conscious and active
participation" in the liturgy on the part of "all the faithful." However, we
realize that the ordinary manner of celebrating the Liturgy of the Word, is
usually not suitable for children. The language is too difficult. The content,
incomprehensible. So we provide an alternate version of the liturgy of the Word
which is simplified for the developmental needs of children between the ages of
3-8 years. It is not Bible study, Catechism class, craft time or a babysitting
service to keep the Church quiet so the rest of the assembly can hear the Word.
We celebrate the Liturgy of the Word with children so that they, also can fully
encounter God's love and presence in their lives through the proclamation of the
Word who dwells among us. The men, women and young adults who lead the liturgy
have been trained and fully screened through our volunteer screening programme.
Who can attend? Anyone who wants to attend may attend. Usually children under
3 are not quite old enough, but there is no particular "upper limit" of age.
Do I need
to sign up? No, just join the group when they are called forth from the
assembly. May I go in with my child until they are comfortable? Absolutely.
How come
Children's Liturgy doesn't seem to be offered consistently at every mass?
Simple answer... we need more volunteers. We cannot ask the same people to
lead every week, so if we have no one available, we cannot offer the liturgy.
Can I
help? Definitely! We try to offer Children's Liturgy at every mass, but are
limited by the number of volunteers we have. So please consider helping out if
you can.
What is the time commitment? We ask that you volunteer about once a
month. Preparation takes about an hour per session. You need to arrive about 20
minutes before mass to set up and, of course, leading the session. If you have any questions, please contact Christine Way Skinner at the parish
centre.

St.
John's Parish Band The band is looking for any of the following musicians and instruments:
saxophone, flute, oboe, clarinet, recorder, trumpet, bass guitar. Get the word
out! See David after mass if you are interested in trying out for the band. Come and be part of our "making a joyful noise".
- see the poster -
click the
picture thumbnail
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more announcements and information
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Newmarket Food Pantry Give Big or a little, and then go home happy knowing you did something good!
A long standing tradition here at St. John’s is to bring food to the church on
the first Sunday of the month. Our caretaker then takes the groceries to the
Newmarket Food Pantry who distributes to the needy of our community on Mondays,
Wednesdays and Fridays.
In the spirit of Oprah’s Big Give, imagine if each person who attended church
brought one item to church next week. How much food could we collect?
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St. John Chrysostom
Parish History Part I 1800-1994
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Children’s Liturgy Thanks to all the volunteers who help to make the Children’s Liturgy such a
great success. However, we are always in need of more people to volunteer as leaders and
assistants. This is a great way for the students in high school to do their
community service hours. Training will be provided. If you can assist us in this
Ministry, even once per month, please call Mary Antonio at 905-868-9406. This is
a wonderful way to serve your community which requires only a small time
commitment.
Canadian
Catholic Organization for
Development and Peace
The Canadian Catholic Organization for Development and Peace was launched in
1967 by Canada’s Catholic Bishops. It is the official Canadian Catholic overseas
development organization, with a twofold purpose: to educate Canadians about
North-South issues, and to support initiatives by people in the developing
countries of the South.
Development and Peace has helped improve living and working conditions in 70
countries around the globe. They also help channel emergency relief abroad for
natural disasters and other human tragedies. For more information about
Development & Peace and ShareLife’s other 33 agencies, visit the ShareLife
website at: www.sharelife.org
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Considering Becoming Catholic? We will hold “inquiry” sessions for the Rite of Christian Initiation
(RCIA) on an "as needed" basis.
This is a
non-judgmental, non-threatening, welcoming place for people to come and
ask questions about the Church. If you are interested in participating
in the RCIA or know of someone who is, please contact the Parish and
speak with Christine. In addition, if you would like to be a sponsor or
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ADDITIONAL PARISH INFORMATION
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Catholic Community Services of York Region
The parish has Settlement Workers working out of the
parish office Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Immigrant
programs and services as well as settlement and counselling services are
offered. All services are confidential and free; there is a sliding scale fee
for counselling. However donations are welcome.
For more information please contact Zully Zambrano or
Boonnhong Dara at 905-898-4137 ext 229. Toll Free 1800-263-2075 Ext. 224 or 223.
For Counselling services you can contact Doug Loweth at Toll Free: 1800-263-2075
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One of our younger
parishioners has started a
facebook group for
St. John's Parish. Check it out!
www.facebook.com
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Donation Envelopes
There are
over 200 donation envelopes still not assigned at the parish office. If you wish
to start using envelopes please stop by the office 9 am – 8:30 pm during the
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Support St. John's
Parish ... with our Pre-Authorized
Giving Plan: it makes giving easier and more
convenient, reduces office paper work, no envelopes
if you choose, continual parish support when you are
away.
You may click the
button below to open the form. To save it on your
computer, right click the button, and choose "save
target/link as". Fill out the form and drop it in
the collection basket or mail it to the parish
office.
Thank you for your
support!

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St.
John's Parish Band The band is looking for any of the following musicians and instruments: drummer,
saxophone, flute, oboe, clarinet, recorder, trumpet, guitar, and bass guitar.
See David after mass
if you are interested in trying out for the band.
Come and be part of our "making a joyful noise".
- see the
band poster -
click the
picture thumbnail on the left
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Newmarket Food Pantry:
is always in need of your food donations. We remind parishioners that you
can drop off food in the bins at your favourite grocery store. The Newmarket
Food Pantry is located at 460 Botsford St. (old Town Hall rear entrance
across from the Newmarket public library)
Hours:
Monday 9:30am - 11:30am, Wednesday 9:00 - 11:00am, Friday
9:30am - 11:30am
Please remember
the parish monthly food drive is on the first Sunday of the month.
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Companion Servers & Hospital Communion Visitors:
We invite all adults of the parish to share the Eucharist with the elderly and
sick of our parish by taking communion to the hospital, retirement homes and
shut-ins. Training and guidance are provided. Your commitment would be weekly,
monthly, or fill in when others are unavailable. Please call
Father Miro to volunteer
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Celebrating Sunday Mass
Each
Sunday our God calls us together. God invites us to listen to the word as it is
spoken to us; to give praise and thanks to the one who saves us; to be nourished
with the eucharistic food; and to go back to our daily life with new strength
and love.
The Canadian Bishops have produced and online leaflet about celebrating the
Sunday Mass. Many ways of taking part in the Mass are described in this leaflet.
By doing them well each Sunday we can increase our full and active
participation. You will find links to this information on the parish website, on
the Mass Schedule
page and
Site Map.
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Golden Rules for Living
If you open it, close it. If you turn it on, turn it off. If you unlock it, lock it up. If you break it, admit it. If you can’t fix it, call in someone who can. If you borrow it, return it. If you value it, take care of it. If you make a mess, clean it up. If you move it, put it back. If it belongs to someone else and you want to use it, get permission If you don’t know how to operate it, leave it alone.
If it’s none of your business, don’t ask questions. If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. If it will brighten someone’s day, say it. If it will tarnish someone’s reputation, keep it to yourself.
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CWL files -
10AM Show
continuous show
music
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