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Why did Jesus, as the sinless Son of God, receive baptism?
Narrated in each of the four Gospels, the baptism of Jesus marks the inauguration of His public ministry.
Jesus’ baptism is an expression of His fundamental submission to the will of the Father and His complete identification with sinners.
The baptism of the Lord also reminds us, of course, of our own baptism.
The Catholic Church teaches that baptism is “necessary for salvation” (CCC 1257). At the next baptism in our church- let us not feel ” bothered” with an interruption or get upset in the lengthening of our Mass but let us really embrace the essence of this truth.
Chapter 6 of John’s Gospel presents us with what is traditionally called the “Bread of Life Discourse.” It’s John’s deep, mystical and profound teaching on the Most Holy Eucharist.
Reflect, today and throughout this week, upon your approach to Holy Communion. The Eucharist is Christ Himself. It’s a gift that has the potential to not only sustain us in every way but also to draw us into the greatest Heavenly delights. Believe Jesus’ words in this holy chapter of John’s Gospel. For if you deepen your belief in all that Jesus has said, you will begin to realize that all you crave in life will begin to be fulfilled by this precious gift in ways beyond your imagination.
https://catholic-daily-reflections.com/2021/04/19/the-bread-of-life/
ALPHA @ St. MICHAEL’s CHURCH HALL – March 12, 2025
ALPHA starts again in the Spring! It’s FREE and open to anyone interested.
Our Spring session begins on Wednesday, March 12th @ 6:30 pm in our HALL. Reach out! Invite a friend, neighbour, or colleague!
“After watching the video’s over the week’s, I was shocked at the idea that I could grow into having a personal relationship with Jesus.”
(ALPHA Participant)
JUBILEE 2025- PILGRIMS OF HOPE
In 2025 the Catholic Church universal celebrates a Jubilee Year. Pope Francis has stated that the overarching theme of our Jubilee year is: HOPE.
To celebrate this significant year in the life of our Church, the Pope calls us to be pilgrims of hope: “We must fan the flame of hope that has been given us, and help everyone to gain new strength and certainty by looking to the future with an open spirit, a trusting heart and far-sighted vision.”
The Jubilee began on December 24, 2024, when Pope Francis opened the Holy Door of Saint Peter’s Basilica and runs to January 6, 2026, with the Closing of the Holy Door.
We want to give a “Core Value shoutout” to all Ministry volunteers and Leads who have worked so hard over the last many months to support our Weekday and Weekend Mass Experiences.
As you can appreciate, it can be challenging to have enough volunteers to complete this service. Your cooperation and dedication to your Ministries is unwavering and so very much appreciated.
ALSO – To all parishioners, THANK YOU for your active participation; for coming to Mass, and for your support. May God continue to bless each of you and your families.
Pope Francis has written an Apostolic Letter on the meaning and importance of the nativity scene.
Pope Francis explains that the Christmas crèche moves us so deeply because it shows God’s tender love. From the time of its Franciscan origins, “the nativity scene has invited us to ‘feel’ and ‘touch’ the poverty that God’s Son took upon Himself in the Incarnation”, writes the Pope. “It asks us to meet Him and serve Him by showing mercy to those of our brothers and sisters in greatest need.”
The Christmas crèche is part of the precious yet demanding process of passing on the faith, concludes Pope Francis. “Beginning in childhood, and at every stage of our lives, it teaches us to contemplate Jesus, to experience God’s love for us, to feel and believe that God is with us and that we are with Him.”
Serving You...
In these times when you may feel afraid, unsure, alone and bewildered, we are thinking of you. The Parish has put together some ways you can reach out to us online for help, prayer and spiritual guidance or if you would like to offer help.
Remember, we are never alone with Jesus in our presence. There are a number of ways we, the congregation, can serve you and help you find comfort while still abiding by the social distancing practices. Please contact us today and may we all remain safe.
CONNECT GROUP INVITATION
St. Michael’s invites and encourages everyone, especially those who have participated in an ALPHA, to join a Connect Group. This is a regular gathering led by parishioners and supported by the parish. It’s a place where all are welcome, will be known, loved and nurtured. In small groups people connect, pray and grow in faith together.
Attached, find the Diocese of St. Catharine’s Synod 2021-23 Consultation Summary Report. We encourage you to read it prayerfully, and share it widely; the Reporting subcommittee hopes that you hear your own voice echoed within its pages.
The Diocesan Planning Committee wishes to extend its appreciation and thanks to the Synod listening session facilitators, to pastors and parish staff, and everyone who participated, whether in person or through the online survey. The tasks of reviewing the survey data and comments, reading the session notes, and then synthesizing and coding the qualitative data into this report was both challenging and humbling.
The synodal path that we have stepped onto is alive with hope! This experience of listening, of discussing, of taking time with the Holy Spirit must see its completion with pastoral planning and action that respond to the tensions and themes the report has identified.
Contact us
If you do not hear back from us within 24 hours, please call Ann at (905) 871-0692
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Giving Back
The congregation at St. Michael’s is one that loves giving back to support not only our community but those around the globe. Please take a look at some of our programs on our Give page.
