4186 Highway # 7, PO Box 208 Norwood, ON K0L 2V0
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Regular Office Hours
Tuesday 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Parish Announcements and Activities
BIRTHDAYS IN JULY: Donna Anderson(July 1); William McCulloch(July 2); Ann Lynch(July 2); Tyler Bouca(July 3); Carmel Phipps(July 6); Sergio Bouca(July 10); George Klompmaker(July 12); Greg Hartwick(July 15); Christine McCulloch(July 17); Shirley Hartwick(July 21); Kara Smith(July 22); Ketlyn McGriskin(July 25); and Marg Heffernan(July 25); God Bless all of you!
WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES IN JULY: Todd and Jen Payne(20 years on July 15); John and Paul Kartes(44years on July 17); Tom and Linda Birch(55years on July 17); Jay and Katie Miller(9 years on July 22); Bob and Joan Vincent(55 years on July 24); and Joe and Josephine Martens(65 years on July 29). May the Lord Bless you abundantly!
BIRTHDAYS IN AUGUST: Linda Birch(Aug8); Marian Brittan(Aug 9); Harry Tasson(Aug 13); Rita Fair(Aug 23); Brent Smith(Aug 25); Ian Chapman(Aug 26); and Johanna O'Connor(Aug 27). Congratulations all!
WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES IN AUGUST: Joe and Josephine Martens(65 years on July 29)Graham and Susie Smith(32 years on Aug 6); Craig and Julia Barber(57 years on Aug 11); Cameron and Emma Klompmaker(6 years on Aug 15); Theo and Marg Van Will(54 years on Aug 19); and Peter and Louise Kennelly( 49 years on Aug 27). God's rich Blessings on all of you!
Girls Summer Camp Chilawee Trails
Catholic Summer Girl's Camp (ages 9+) led by members of the Opus Dei Community. August 12-20, 2026, in Barry’s Bay. To register please go to www.chilaweetrails.ca
Pope Leo XIV’s message on the occasion of the World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly was published today; the sixth edition of this event will be celebrated on Sunday, July 26, 2026.In the text, the Holy Father reminds us that the Lord knows each of our faces and that his love never fails, not even in the frailty of old age. For Pope Leo’s Message please use the link below.
SAVE THE DATE NOV.7-10TH
The Cathedral are the recipients of the recent graduations of St. Peter-in-Chains bicentennial mission will be held on Nov. 7- 10th 2026. “In the Heart of the Canadian Martyrs” Fr. John O’Brien, S.J., director of the Canadian Martyrs’ Shrine will be the special guest.
85th Annual Pilgrimage to the Shrine of St. Ann in Cormac: Sunday, July 26th. The Triduum of preparation will be led by Bishop Michael Brehl, Bishop of the Diocese of Pembroke. The principal Pilgrimage Mass will be at 11:00 a.m. at the Shrine. The Sacrament of Confession is available throughout the day. A Mass of healing with the Anointing of St. Ann's oil will be celebrated at 2:00 p.m. (Please bring your own seating.) On site : St. Ann's religious articles and other religious articles, St. Ann's Mass League memberships, food and refreshments vendors.
More info: http://www.cormacpilgrimage.com or http://www.facebook.com/CormacStAnn
Archdiocese of Kingston
As part of the 200th anniversary celebrations, the Archdiocese of Kingston is hosting a spiritual speakers series, “Come and See,” in various parishes in the diocese. August 13th to 15th. .
Fall Retreat: Archdiocese of Kingston
Women’s Fall Retreat, scheduled for Saturday, October 24, 2026 at St. Michael Catholic High School in Kemptville from 9:00am – 3:00pm. Registration Fee is $50.00. Keynote Speaker: Melanie Rabishaw. For more information and to register use the link below.
www.romancatholic.kingston.on.ca/womens-fall-retreat
These are the recipients of the recent graduations.
The CWL Proficiency Award recipient at St. Paul Elementary School was Aubree Meier, and was presented by Katherine DeCunha.
The CWL Medina Trophy recipient at Holy Cross was Lillianna Sedgwick for her overall academic proficiency and contribution to the extracurricular life of the school, and was presented by Marg VanWill.
The CWL Award recipient at Norwood District High School was Margot Walsh, presented by Lisa Cossar.
Congratulations to all the recipients and have a blessed summer.
The Office will be closed on July 21st and re-open on July 28th