Located one hour from the Nation’s Capital in Heritage Perth Ontario,
St. John’s is one of the oldest Roman Catholic parishes in Upper Canada.
The first Mass was held in this historic building on Christmas Eve in 1848,
while our Christian community actually predates the founding of Perth in 1816.
TUESDAYS – 4:30pm
WEDNESDAYS – 9:00am
THURSDAYS – 12:00pm
FRIDAYS – 9:00am
SATURDAYS –5:00pm (with additional Mass at 9:00am on the First Saturday of every month)
SUNDAYS – 9:00am & 11:00am
FRIDAYS – Following the 9am Mass.
O God, shepherd and ruler of all the faithful,
look favourably on your servant Leo XIV,
whom you have set at the head of your
Church as her shepherd;
grant, we pray, that by word and example
he may be of service to those over whom
he presides
so that, together with the flock entrusted
to his care,
he may come to everlasting life.
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.
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In today’s Gospel, Jesus speaks words that are comforting, “Do not let your hearts be troubled… I am the way, and the truth, and the life” (John 14:1, 6). While Thomas asks for directions, and Philip asks for proof, Jesus offers neither a map nor a demonstration. Jesus only offers Himself.
We often want clarity about the future: Where is my life going? What will happen to my family? What lies ahead for the Church? Jesus does not hand us a blueprint. Instead, He says: walk with Me. Faith is less about knowing the route and more about trusting the Guide.
Think of a child learning to cross the road. The child does not study traffic patterns or calculate risk. He simply holds his parent’s hand. That trust, that relationship, is what gets him safely across. In the same way, Jesus invites us not into a system, but into communion.
This is why Jesus says, “Whoever has seen me has seen the Father” (John 14:9). God is not distant or abstract. God has a face, the face of Christ: compassionate, patient, and self-giving. When we look at Jesus healing, forgiving, and breaking bread, we see the very heart of God.
And here comes the promise: “Whoever believes in me will do the works that I do” (John 14:12). This is not an exaggeration; it is a mission. Through the Holy Spirit, the life of Christ continues in us. We become His hands, His voice, His presence in the world.
All of this leads us here, to the Eucharist. At this altar, Jesus does not merely show us the way, He becomes our way. He gives Himself as food for the journey, strengthening our trust, deepening our union with Him. The One who says, “I am the way” now comes to dwell within us.
So today, bring your questions, your uncertainties, your troubled heart. And receive not just answers, but Him. For in receiving Jesus, we are already on the way, already in the truth, already sharing in the life that does not end.
Your Priest,
Father Charles Enyinnia
St. John the Baptist Parish accepts e-transfers. Please use the email address stjohnperthdonations@gmail.com and it will be deposited directly into the Parish account. Alternatively, we continue to accept cash, cheque, and donations through direct deposit (please visit the Parish office to register ). Thank you for your continued support!
Grounded in the gospel of Jesus Christ through liturgy, Eucharistic worship and outreach, Saint John the Baptist Parish calls the faithful to an active involvement in Parish life and responsible participation in extending Christ-like values to the wider community.
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