INTENTIONS:
Please keep our parishioners in your prayers:
Marie Aubin, Susan and John Clark, Christopher Coleman, Mike Craig, Melanie Damphousse,
Patrick Kealty, Krista Kirkwood, Logan Kubli, Guy Lauzon, Juliette Lavigne, Robert Lavigne, Diane Leroux,
Nicole Leroux, John Maguire, Madison McDermid, Brad McMillan, Joe Rolland, Theresa Ryan,
Michael Scott, Patrick and Sue Shannon, Braydon Topping, Marie Wilding, and Andrea Willard.
HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE
- April 2, Palm Sunday (regular Saturday and Sunday Mass times, in each parish)
- Tuesday, April 4, Divine Mercy Chaplet immediately following Mass. (St. Finnan’s Basilica)
Also, April 4, 5 pm, Chrism Mass at The Notre-Dame Cathedral in Ottawa. Everyone is welcome. - Wednesday, April 5, Please note there will be no morning Mass on Wednesday. Please come to the Stations of the Cross at 6 pm, and stay for Mass at 6:30 pm (St. Finnan’s Basilica)
- April 6, 7pm, Holy Thursday (St. Finnan’s Basilica)
- April 7, 3pm, Good Friday (St. Finnan’s Basilica)
- April 8, 8pm, Easter Vigil (St. Finnan’s Basilica)
- April 9, Easter Sunday (regular Sunday Mass times, in each parish)
OFFICE HOURS
Please note the office will be closed for the Easter Holidays from Thursday, April 6th until Monday, April 10th. Reopening Tuesday, April 11th, 2023. Wishing you a happy Easter celebration!
MASS INTENTIONS
Click here for this week’s mass intentions and please keep our parishioners in your prayers.
BAPTISM
Last weekend, we celebrated Campbell McCormick’s baptism at St. Finnan’s Basilica. North Glengarry Parishes are rejoicing with parents Danielle & Scott McCormick! Warmest wishes on your baptism Campbell and welcome to our community of faith!
RCIA
Let’s please continue praying for Bradley, Edgar & Erin. Almighty, ever-living God, give to your Church an increase in spiritual joy, so that those once born of earth may be reborn as citizens of heaven. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God, for ever and ever. Amen.
EASTER BASKET
CWL Easter Basket draw this Sunday, April 2, 2023, after the 9:30 Mass in St. James, Maxville.
BOOK AND GIFT SHOP
Official opening: Monday, April 3rd, 10-4, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at new location Unit 1 – 812 Pitt Street, Cornwall (in Plaza near Sharyn’s Pantry) Open 10am-4pm Monday to Friday. 613-933-5099
WAY OF THE CROSS
The Ecumenical Way of the Cross with the three Churches in Maxville will be held on Friday, April 7th, 2023, starting at 1:00pm at St. James. Everyone is welcome!
GOOD FRIDAY FISH & CHIPS
The Knights of Columbus Council 755, 205 Amelia St, Cornwall, will be holding their Good Friday Fish & Chips supper on Friday, April 7th, in their Downstairs Hall. It will be served from 4:00pm – 7:00pm. Tickets are $15.00 per person and are available at the bar or by calling (613) 932-7600.
PARISH RENEWAL
Please consider attending our next meeting to discuss future options. Our next key meetings with all parishioners, at our four churches will take place after Easter:
April 11: 6:30pm, St. Catherine of Sienna, Greenfield
April 13: 6:30pm, St. Anthony, Apple Hill
April 17: 6:30pm, St. James, Maxville
April 18: 6:30pm, St. Finnan’s Basilica, Alexandria
All parishioners are encouraged to participate. Let’s continue praying for each other. Come Holy Spirit. For further details click here.
QUILTS ON THE SEAWAY
The Cornwall Quilters Guild is holding their Quilt Show on April 14th, from 10am – 5pm and on April 15th, 9am-4pm, at St. John’s Presbyterian Church, 28 Second St. East, Cornwall. Quilt exhibits, merchant mall, sale boutique, bed turning and tea room. Admission $8. Everyone welcome.
HIS MERCY RETREAT
Women of Laughter and Faith is hosting a women’s retreat: His Mercy on Saturday, April 15, 2023, from 9am-4pm (doors open at 8:30am) at St. Bernard’s Church in Finch, Ontario. Guest Speaker is Fr. Allan MacDonald, CC. Free will offering. Please bring your lunch and water bottle. Coffee and tea provided. Registration: Melina at 613-984-2983 or womenoflaughterandfaith@gmail.com
DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY
St. Finnan’s Basilica will be celebrating the Feast of God’s Mercy April 16th from 2:00 to 4:00pm. Please join our North Glengarry Parishes on Divine Mercy Sunday for Praise and Worship with Adoration, Benediction, Confessions, Divine Mercy Chaplet and Hymns. All are welcome! This celebration will also be live-streamed. Please visit the website for more information.
WEEKLY POTLUCK
We are moving our 12:00 weekly potluck from the Bishop McDonnell Room to Shalom House on Divine Mercy Sunday (April 16th). Everyone is welcome to stay and socialize until the Divine Mercy Service, which will be held at St. Finnan’s at 2 pm. If anyone has any questions feel free to email Angie at salzburgfarms@gmail.com
SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION
Registrations are open for Baptisms, First Communion and Confirmation. For more information, please call Lorne at the office or email directly: director@stfinnan.ca
EVENTS AT NGP
To stay up to date on the events (i.e. CWL meetings, K of C meetings, etc.) at the North Glengarry Parishes, click here
DONATIONS
Click here to make a donation to the parish.
SCHOOL REGISTRATION
St. Finnan Catholic School is now accepting new student registrations for September 2023! We invite parents/guardians to complete the online pre-registration by visiting http://bit.ly/CDSBEORegistration Junior Kindergarten students must be 4 years of age by December 31, 2023 and Senior Kindergarten students must be 5 years of age by December 31, 2023.
SUMMER STUDENT POSITION
St. Raphaels Friends of the Ruins are hiring a summer student as curator/tourist guide. Full job description is posted on the St. Raphael’s Facebook page. This is a 40 hour a week position. Please forward resumes to lboyling1957@gmail.com
