Mailing Address: 920 Wellington St, Port Elgin N0H 2C3
Tel. 519 832 2202 - email: stjosephportelgin@hamiltondiocese.com
Tel. 519 832 2202 - email: stjosephportelgin@hamiltondiocese.com
TIME FOR SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION
First Reconciliation and First Communion
Information night: October 18th at 6:30 p.m. Jubilee Hall for children in Grade 2.
Confirmation:
Information night: October 25th at 6:30 p.m. in Jubilee Hall for Grade 7 & 8 students.
RCIA – A journey of faith!
Saturdays at 10 a.m. in the Boardroom.
Information night: October 18th at 6:30 p.m. Jubilee Hall for children in Grade 2.
Confirmation:
Information night: October 25th at 6:30 p.m. in Jubilee Hall for Grade 7 & 8 students.
RCIA – A journey of faith!
Saturdays at 10 a.m. in the Boardroom.
Vatican II and its four constitutions
On January 25, 1959, Pope Saint John XXIII announced his intention to call an ecumenical council, the 21st council in the history of the Catholic Church. His purpose was to bring about a spiritual and pastoral renewal in the life of the Church and to foster a deeper relationship with other Christians on the path to unity desired by Christ.
The opening of the Second Vatican Council took place on October 11, 1962, as bishops from around the world joined Pope St. John XXIII at St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome. Pope Saint Paul VI solemnly concluded the Council December 8, 1965.Of the sixteen documents promulgated during the four years of the Council, four Constitutions stand out as foundational for understanding and bringing about the spiritual and pastoral renewal foreseen by the bishops. These documents have guided the Church during the past sixty years and will continue to shape the life of the Church in the future.
In 2025 the universal Church will celebrate a Jubilee Year – a year of renewal in faith. The theme of the year established by Pope Francis is “Pilgrims of Hope“. Pope Francis has asked that the preparation for the Jubilee be marked in a particular way by rediscovering the teachings of Vatican II, in particular the four Constitutions, and by prayer.
For the last several years, Pope Francis has been inviting the Church to become “synodal”, that is, to walk together on our earthly pilgrimage, listening attentively to the voice of the Holy Spirit, guiding and directing our steps. This invitation is deeply rooted in the long history of the Catholic Church and in the four Constitutions of the Second Vatican Council, a sure guide for the pilgrim Church today.
This five-part study of the Constitutions is offered to assist the community in the preparation for the Jubilee year and take up Our Holy Father’s invitation to become a synodal Church, a church of communion, participation and mission.
May our study of the Constitutions, accompanied by prayer, open our hearts to become ambassadors of hope in our local communities and in the world.
The opening of the Second Vatican Council took place on October 11, 1962, as bishops from around the world joined Pope St. John XXIII at St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome. Pope Saint Paul VI solemnly concluded the Council December 8, 1965.Of the sixteen documents promulgated during the four years of the Council, four Constitutions stand out as foundational for understanding and bringing about the spiritual and pastoral renewal foreseen by the bishops. These documents have guided the Church during the past sixty years and will continue to shape the life of the Church in the future.
In 2025 the universal Church will celebrate a Jubilee Year – a year of renewal in faith. The theme of the year established by Pope Francis is “Pilgrims of Hope“. Pope Francis has asked that the preparation for the Jubilee be marked in a particular way by rediscovering the teachings of Vatican II, in particular the four Constitutions, and by prayer.
For the last several years, Pope Francis has been inviting the Church to become “synodal”, that is, to walk together on our earthly pilgrimage, listening attentively to the voice of the Holy Spirit, guiding and directing our steps. This invitation is deeply rooted in the long history of the Catholic Church and in the four Constitutions of the Second Vatican Council, a sure guide for the pilgrim Church today.
This five-part study of the Constitutions is offered to assist the community in the preparation for the Jubilee year and take up Our Holy Father’s invitation to become a synodal Church, a church of communion, participation and mission.
May our study of the Constitutions, accompanied by prayer, open our hearts to become ambassadors of hope in our local communities and in the world.
THE LITURGY OF THE WORD FOR CHILDREN
church collections
To begin or change current regular contributions through PAR, please notify the parish office by the 10th of the month. This will ensure that automatic withdrawals from your bank account or credit card will begin on the 20th of the month.
Thank you all for your support!
Offering envelopes are now mailed directly to your home, on a quarterly basis. Please advise the Parish Office if you would like to start receiving personalized envelopes, or if you no longer prefer this method of giving.
You can contribute by:
*Mailing to : St Joseph Parish, 920 Wellington Street, Port Elgin, ON N0H 2C3
*Dropping off to the rectory locked letter box, located at the above address
*Using the DONATE button at the top of this page, to use your credit card though CanadaHelps
*Signing up for PAR (Pre-Authorized Remittance) for monthly deduction from your bank account or credit card.
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