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.
Join us every Friday throughout Lent at St. John’s Church & Sacred Heart Church at 7pm.
Join us at St. Bridget’s Church each Sunday throughout Lent at 10:30am!
Join us this Lent for a powerful 3-day encounter with God, as Fr. Bonaventure Ukeh leads us in our 2025 Parish Lenten Mission. Wednesday, Thursday, & Friday, March 12th-14th, during regular Mass times at St. John’s Church.
This year’s spiritual reflections are available on the CCCB Website:
In English: www.cccb.ca/lent
In French: www.cecc.ca/careme
Lent is the yearly celebration by the Church of its corporate
conversion in Jesus Christ. During Lent, the Liturgy prepares the
Catechumens to celebrate the Paschal Mystery by the various stages
of Christian Initiation. It also prepares the faithful for Easter
as they recall their baptism and enter into penance in preparation
for the greatest Feast of the year.
Ash Wednesday and Good Friday are days of Fast & Abstinence. All Catholics ages 18-59 are to observe fasting and those 14 and older are to abstain from meat on those days.
Penitential Discipline: Penance is an important requirement of the Christian life. Fulfillment of this duty involves prayer, works of piety and charity, self-denial and fulfilling our obligations more faithfully. Every Friday of the year, especially during Lent, is a penitential day.
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Genesis 15:5-12, 17-18; Philippians 3:17-4:1; Luke 9:28b-36
In today’s readings, we are reminded of God’s faithfulness, the promise of transformation, and the call to discipleship.
In Genesis, God makes a covenant with Abraham, promising him descendants as numerous as the stars. Abraham believes, and his faith is counted as righteousness. This passage teaches us to trust in God’s promises, even when fulfillment seems impossible. Like Abraham, we are called to walk by faith, knowing that God’s plans for us are greater than we can imagine.
Paul, in his letter to the Philippians, urges us to follow Christ and not be consumed by worldly concerns. He reminds us that our true citizenship is in heaven. In a world filled with distractions, we must keep our focus on Christ and strive to live as his disciples, setting an example for others.
The Gospel of Luke presents the Transfiguration, where Jesus is revealed in glory alongside Moses and Elijah. The disciples are amazed, but they do not fully understand what they see. This moment foreshadows Christ’s resurrection and reminds us that suffering leads to glory. Like the disciples, we sometimes struggle to comprehend God’s ways, but we are called to listen to Jesus and trust in Him.
As we continue our Lenten journey, let us reflect on God’s faithfulness, keep our eyes on Christ, and listen to His voice, knowing that He is leading us to eternal glory. Amen.
Your Priest,
Fr. 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.
Letter from Archbishop Mulhall on Sacramental Preparation in our Churches (example)
March 7, 2024
Message from His Holiness Pope Francis – World Day of the Sick (example)
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