Infant Jesus and St. John the Baptist Parish
121 rue Picnic Point rd. P0T 2A0 Longlac, ON, Canada

Attention Parishioners are encouraged to adhere to the directive to remain home with exceptions for essential purposes, which includes, for example Sunday or daily Mass. Starting April 8, religious services (including Mass), weddings, funerals (and baptisms) continue to be limited to 15% of capacity (including priest and volunteers) indoors with physical distancing and in compliance with rules on face coverings as long as we are in a Provincial Emergency. Funerals can never h...ave more than 50 people by order of the Bereavement Authority of Ontario. The COVID-19 protocols need to be observed. In some places, health officials have expressed concern regarding the faithful congregating in or around the church before or after services in large numbers. Please ensure that you do not congregate before or after mass. In person indoor meetings or non-religious-service gatherings are not allowed during the time of the Provincial Emergency. Parish offices are to be closed to the public and working on a curbside model of service. Thank you! Les paroissiens sont encouragés de suivre les directives de rester à la maison sauf pour l’essentiel tel que la messe du dimanche et celles de la semaine. À partir du 8 avril, les services religieux: les messes, les mariages, les funérailles et les baptêmes, continuent d’être limités à 15% de la capacité de l’église (incluant le prêtre) en utilisant la distance physique et le port du masque aussi longtemps que nous sommes en urgence provinciale. On ne peut pas dépasser 50 personnes lors de funérailles selon les consignes de l’ Autorité du deuil de l’Ontario. Le protocole du COVID-19 doit être observé. À certains endroits, les fonctionnaires de la santé ont exprimé leur inquiétude concernant les discussions que les paroissiens ont avant et après la messe en grand nombre. Les réunions en personne à l’intérieur et les rencontres non-religieuses ne sont pas permis selon l’urgence provinciale. Le bureau paroissial est fermé au public et l’on utilisera le modèle de service sur le trottoir. Merci! See more

MONTH DOSE* *WHY START A NEW MONTH WITH PRAYERS?* *Isaiah 43:18 - Remember ye not the former things, neither consider the things of old. 43:19 Behold, I will do a new thing; now it shall spring forth; shall ye not know it? I will even make a way in the wilderness, and rivers in the desert.'...Continue reading

Bénédiction des animaux de compagnie, dimanche, le 4 octobre 2020 à 11:30 dans le stationnement de l'église. Blessing of Pets- Sunday, October 4, 2020 at 11:30 in the church parking lot.

HIERARCHY OF THE 9 CHOIRS OF ANGELS.* Angels are symbolically depicted with wings, but they are purely spiritual beings that do not have a physical body. They can take on the appearance of man to better communicate with humans. *1st Triad Contemplate and Adore God Directly* ... *Seraphim* Name means the burning ones, and they are Attendants at the Throne of God. They praise God singing, Holy Holy Holy is the Lord of Hosts! Isaiah 6:1-7. *Cherubim* Name means the Fullness of Wisdom, and they contemplate God’s providence. Assigned to protect special places. Exodus 25:18-21/Ezekiel 10:14. *Thrones* Represent the steadfastness of the love of God. They contemplate God’s power and Judgment, and they appear as the most unlike the others when revealed. *2nd Triad Fulfill God’s Plan in the Universe* *Dominions* Lord over the lower choirs and humanity. They take illumination from the higher hierarchies and govern the universe. Ephesians 1:21/ Colossians 1:16 *Virtues* Run the operation of movement in the universe. They are often associated with planets, element, seasons, and nature. Ephesians 1:21 *Powers* Assist in governing the natural order. They are warrior angels tasked with fighting the war against the demonic choirs. Ephesians 3:10/ Ephesians 6:12 *3rd Triad Interact & Serve Humanity Closely* *Principalities* Princess of the lowest triad assigned to core and guard communities, Kingdoms, states and parishes. They are associated with transitions in power. Ephesians 3:10/ Ephesians 1:21 *Archangels* Leader angels assigned to communicate and carry out God’s important plan for man. Michael, Gabriel, and Rafael are the only 3 names we know. Jude 9/ 1 Thessalonians 4:36/ Tobit 6 *Angels* Angels are closest to the material world and humanity. The lowest choir is were we get the majority of our personal angels. Luke 22:43/ Mathew 18: 10/ Hebrews 13:2 NOW YOU KNOW...

Bénédiction du cimetière, samedi le 26 septembre à 11:00. Rosaire suivi de la bénédiction des tombes. Blessing of the Cemetery- Saturday, September 26th at 11. Rosary followed by blessing of graves.

REMINDER!! Coffee with Jesus- Thursday, September 24th 10:30- 11:30 am. Come join us! Café avec Jésus, jeudi le 24 septembre de 10:30 à 11:30. Vous êtes tous les bienvenus! Topic: Angels

Happy feast day of St. Pio of Pietrelcina, lovingly known as Padre Pio! One of the greatest saints of the modern day, St. Padre Pio was given special graces by ...God, such as the ability to float in the air, and also received the stigmata, the wounds of Christ, in his hands and feet. He is well known for miraculously healing the bodies, minds, and hearts of those who came to him for advice and help. Click here to see our St. Padre Pio collection: https://bit.ly/33QMbe5

*FINAL PRAYERS AFTER THE COMPLETED ST. PADRE PIO NOVENA* *FEAST DAY - 23/09/2020* **In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.*...Continue reading

*DAY 8 PADRE PIO NOVENA* *TUESDAY - 22/09/2020* *MEDITATION*... It would be most fulfilling, if God would grant me just one wish (if it were possible); that He would say, Enter Heaven! This is my one true wish; That God would take me to Heaven @at the same time that the last of my children and the last of the people who submitted to my priestly care have entered. - Padre Pio. *In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.* *I Confess to You* I confess to almighty God, and to you, my brothers and sisters, that I have sinned through my own fault, in my thoughts and in my words, in what I have done, and in what I have failed to do; and I ask blessed Mary, ever virgin, all the angels and saints, and you, my brothers and sisters, to pray for me to the Lord our God. Amen. *Come Holy Spirit* Come Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful and kindle in them the fire of your love. Send forth your Spirit and they shall be created. And You shall renew the face of the earth. O, God, who by the light of the Holy Spirit, did instruct the hearts of the faithful, grant that by the same Holy Spirit we may be truly wise and ever enjoy His consolations, Through Christ Our Lord, Amen. *The Lord's Prayer* Our Father, Who art in heaven, Hallowed be Thy Name. Thy Kingdom come. Thy Will be done, on earth as it is in Heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. Show quoted text *Day Eight Novena Prayer* Pure St. Pio of Pietrelcina, you experienced great love for your spiritual children and have helped them by purchasing them for Christ with the giving of your blood. Please grant us, who have not met you personally, the opportunity to be considered your spiritual children. In this way, with your protection, guidance and strength, you will obtain for us a special blessing from God, so that we may meet Him on the day of our death at the gates of Heaven Amen Show quoted text Christ, hear us. Christ, graciously hear us. Show quoted text the graces I ask. Amen. Glory be to the Father (three times). Amen. *In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.* On Wed, Sep 9, 2020, 22:17 nshikitabenedictusmulenga Mulenga wrote: Show quoted text

Coffee with Jesus- Thursday, September 24th 10:30- 11:30 am. Come join us! Café avec Jésus, jeudi le 24 septembre de 10:30 à 11:30. Vous êtes tous les bienvenus!

*KNOW YOUR SAINTS - ST. MATTHEW* *21 September* Little is known about St. Matthew, except that he was the son of Alpheus, and he was likely born in Galilee. He worked as a tax collector, which was a hated profession during the time of Christ....Continue reading

*DAY 7 -PADRE PIO NOVENA* *MONDAY 21/09/2020* *MEDITATION*... If the people of the World could only see the beauty of ones soul when it is in the grace of God, all sinners and unbelievers of this world would be instantly converted. - Padre Pio *In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.* *I Confess to You* I confess to almighty God, and to you, my brothers and sisters, that I have sinned through my own fault, in my thoughts and in my words, in what I have done, and in what I have failed to do; and I ask blessed Mary, ever virgin, all the angels and saints, and you, my brothers and sisters, to pray for me to the Lord our God. Amen. *Come Holy Spirit* Come Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful and kindle in them the fire of your love. Send forth your Spirit and they shall be created. And You shall renew the face of the earth. O, God, who by the light of the Holy Spirit, did instruct the hearts of the faithful, grant that by the same Holy Spirit we may be truly wise and ever enjoy His consolations, Through Christ Our Lord, Amen. *The Lord's Prayer* Our Father, Who art in heaven, Hallowed be Thy Name. Thy Kingdom come. Thy Will be done, on earth as it is in Heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. Show quoted text *Day Seven Novena Prayer* Blessed St. Pio of Pietrelcina, you have worked in God’s Plan for Salvation, by offering your sufferings to free sinners from the chains of the Devil. We beg you to pray for us, so that unbelievers will be converted to the faith, that all sinners will repent in their hearts and that those with lukewarm hearts will find renewed enthusiasm for a Christian life. Finally, pray for all those who are faithful, so that they will persevere on their way to salvation Show quoted text Christ, hear us. Christ, graciously hear us. Show quoted text the graces I ask, Amen. *Glory be to the Father (three times). Amen.* *In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.* On Wed, Sep 9, 2020, 22:17 nshikitabenedictusmulenga Mulenga wrote: Show quoted text

*DAY 6 -PADRE PIO NOVENA* *SUNDAY 20/09/2020* *MEDITATION*...Continue reading