St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church Lakefield
4 Reid Street K0L 2H0 Lakefield, ON, Canada

Hi Friends, Here is a link to the Diocesan job openings in this week’s bulletin: https://www.peterboroughdiocese.org//employment-opportunit... Priest Benefit Fund Campaign 2020 Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nDAOktUkLrE&feature=youtu.be Donate to St. Paul’s Church on Canada Helps site https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/48069

First Friday Adoration. Come and spend some time with the Lord in prayer and reflection. The church is open all day today.

Hi Friends, Winter is coming!!! We have seen the changing of the Autumn leaves and now most leaves are on the ground. We had our first drop of SNOW this week. A bit early for me. This week we commemorate and remember All Saints Day and All Souls Day. Please see the message regarding Plenary Indulgences in this week’s bulletin.... THIS WEEK- Be sure to set your clocks back one hour before bed on Halloween night! Donate to St. Paul’s Church on Canada Helps site https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/48069

Dear Vincentians and Donors Thank you for your generous donations to our Arviat 2020 fundraiser. I am pleased to let you know that the sea container left Peterborough on Sept 10, 2020 and arrived in Arviat, Nunavut on Oct 17, 2020. All the contents arrived in good order and have been safely stored for distribution over the next year. ... Although we weren't able to fill the container, we were able to ship just over 7,000 KGS of food and supplies to those in need in the community.

Hi Friends; Happy Thanksgiving to all. Please let us know what your favorite part of your Thanksgiving is...turkey, ham, mashed potatoes pie? Get together with your family and friends virtually or outdoors and enjoy the blessings that God has given us.

First snow of 2020. How do you feel about it? I know Fr. Rick will be grumbling about it this morning.

The provincial regulation issued October 2, 2020, requires that face masks be worn in all indoor settings including places of worship,

Short Virtual Campaign for Peterborough Pregnancy. Help them by donating at Canada Helps mypregnancycenter.org or by e-transfer to [email protected]

MESSAGE FROM ST. VINCENT DEPAUL Dear Vincentians, I am pleased to inform you that the sea container (see attached pictures) destined for Arviat left Peterborough on September 10, 2020. A total of $17,860 was raised for this year's fundraiser. Although we were not able to fill the container, a list of priority items (approx. 7,000 KGS) were shipped. ... Thank you for your donations. There will be an Arviat 2021 Fundraiser, as the need is great. Details early 2021!!!! God Bless Peter Gruneberg Society of Saint Vincent de Paul | Peterborough Particular Council | President

Hi Friends, It’s time to get your children signed up for Sacramental Preparation classes. Parents of Children in Grade 2 or older who are ready for First Reconcilliation and First Communion should contact the office or Fr. Rick at 705-652-3095. Parents of Children in Grade 7 or older who are ready for Confirmation should also contact the above. You may enjoy the Fall edition of the Catholic Herald which has just been published. The link is below.... https://www.peterboroughdiocese.org/.../2020/Fall-2020.pdf You will find Bishop Miehm’s important quote in the Herald. Faith, hope and love are not only theological virtues, they are the best antidote to discouragement. Information of the very important Peterborough Life Chain is in this weeks bulletin. New parish website: stpaulslakefield.ca Donate to St. Paul’s Church on Canada Helps site https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/48069 See more

Bulletin for September 20th. Looks like fall has come a little early. Hope that your plants and crops are surviving the cold weather. Here are some useful links ... New parish website: stpaulslakefield.ca St. Pauls Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/St-Paul-the-Apostle-Church-899850833482757 Donate to St. Pauls Church on Canada Helps site https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/48069

Bulletin for September 27. Here are some useful links NEW parish website: stpaulslakefield.ca... Donate to St. Paul’s Church on Canada Helps website https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/48069

Hope that you all get out to enjoy the wonders of Gods creation this weekend. Here are some useful links New parish website: stpaulslakefield.ca Please go to the website and check out all the updated information. We ask that everyone fills in a parish registration for their household. Many phone numbers have changed as well as rural addresses and box numbers for those in the village. Thank You.... Donate to St. Pauls Church on Canada Helps site https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/48069 Rhythm and Grace on Salt & Light Media https://www.facebook.com/saltandlighttv/

Our prayers go out to all the teachers and students preparing to go back to school this year.

Update on COVID Protocols

Happy Labour Day Weekend Everyone!! Hope that you all get out to enjoy the wonders of Gods creation this weekend. Here are some useful links ... New parish website: stpaulslakefield.ca Donate to St. Pauls Church on Canada Helps site https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/48069 Rhythm and Grace on Salt & Light Media https://www.facebook.com/saltandlighttv/ Donate online to crisis in Lebanon https://cnewa.org/ca/

Hope that you all get out to enjoy the wonders of God’s creation this weekend. Here are some useful links New parish website: stpaulslakefield.ca Please go to the website and check out all the updated information. We ask that everyone fills in a parish registration for their household. Many phone numbers have changed as well as rural addresses and box numbers for those in the village. Thank You.... Donate to St. Paul’s Church on Canada Helps site https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/48069 Rhythm and Grace on Salt & Light Media https://www.facebook.com/saltandlighttv/

Happy Labour Day Weekend Everyone!! Hope that you all get out to enjoy the wonders of God’s creation this weekend. Here are some useful links ... New parish website: stpaulslakefield.ca Donate to St. Paul’s Church on Canada Helps site https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/48069 Rhythm and Grace on Salt & Light Media https://www.facebook.com/saltandlighttv/ Donate online to crisis in Lebanon https://cnewa.org/ca/

EDIT-SOLD OUT! We may have more in the spring! Anyone looking for some Stella D'oro Day Lillys?... There are some big pots available at the church/rectory driveway. There is a lot in each pot so suitable for splitting. The Stella D'oros bloom bright yellow flowers early in the year and then again a smaller group of blossoms later in the year. I would like to sell these to raise some funds for the accessible entrance at $12 each or 2 for $20. Please let me know if you are interested. First Come-First Served. Pictures are in the comments

Bulletin for August 30th. Visit our NEW website at stpaulslakefield.ca https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/48069... to donate electronically to St. Pauls Parish, click here. See more

The bulletin for August 23rd

Society of St. Vincent dePaul: The following is the latest update regarding our fundraiser for the Hamlet of Arviat. $17,230.00 was raised..... Although we didn't reach our total goal , we are in the process to partially load a sea container that will be forwarded to Arviat via Montreal at the end of this month. Thank you for your donations especially during these difficult times.

Check out how bright and white our little Mission Church is thanks to a speedy power wash by Kawartha Mobile Wash. Who can name the church?

Bulletin for August 16th

COVID Friendly event

We welcome everyone to our Sunday Masses and enjoy seeing you. Please register for the mass you choose to attend by calling the office at 705-652-3095 or going to our NEW website stpaulslakefield.ca and registering there. (We appreciate that many of you have standing reservations for a specific mass.)

From "Worship Safe" Diocese of Peterborough Please ask yourself these questions before you leave home.

Worship Safe Protocols for Receiving the Sacrament of Communion

Bulletin for August 9th.

LOOKING FOR A FAMILY FRIENDLY EVENT? If you would like to promote: spiritual growth, self control... mental health understanding mutual respect listening discipline serving others time management Bring your family to church. It is only one hour per week There are scheduled times to attend. Saturday evenings or Sundays. Plan a family schedule just like other commitments that are not available now. Everyone is welcome! See more

Bulletin for August 1 & 2

The following is the status for 2020-07-30 regarding our fundraiser for North of 60... Arviat 2020. Although our target date of August 1st is just days away, we will still be accepting donations for this worthy cause. The plan is to send the container to Montreal for Sept 4, 2020. If you have already donated....Thank You!!!! For information regarding this initiative, please see... https://www.ssvp.ca/north-60 and https://charity.gofundme.com/o/en/campaign/ssvp-arviat2020 Please help continue raising awareness regarding this fundraiser....

Bulletin for July 26

Fr. Raymond Rick has more members of his flock coming in.

The following is the current status for 2020-07-22 regarding our fundraiser for North of 60.... Arviat 2020. Our target date of August 1 is just around the corner!!! If you have already donated....Thank You!!!! For information regarding this initiative, please see... https://www.ssvp.ca/north-60 and https://charity.gofundme.com/o/en/campaign/ssvp-arviat2020 Please help continue raising awareness regarding this fundraiser....

This is a long read but an important message from the Canadian Bishops. They Still Bring Forth Fruit in Old Age: A Lesson on Caring in the Midst of the COVID-19 Pandemic...Continue reading

It looks like many have returned to mass in the church. Thank You, it is good to see you, even though we are still social distancing. Please respond with a like and an "Amen" if you are one of the many who are comfortable with the new protocols for going back to mass. Bulletin for July 19th.

The people of Arviat are counting on your support. They will struggle through a long winter without your help. Please Donate at charity.gofundme.com/o/en/campaign/ssvp-arviat2020.

Bulletin for Sunday July 12. To donate electronically to St. Pauls Parish, click here. https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/48069 Be sure to check in to our website at https://stpaulslakefield.ca/

First Reading for Sunday July 12th. Thus says the Lord: As the rain and the snow come down from the heavens and do not return without watering the earth, making it yield and giving growth to provide seed for the sower and bread for the eating, so the word that goes from my mouth does not return to me empty, without carrying out my will and succeeding in what it was sent to do.

The Bulletin is going out a little early this week as I will not be in the office on Friday July 3rd. https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/48069 to donate electronically to St. Pauls Parish, click here.

Happy Canada Day from the gardens of St. Paul's Parish. Get out and enjoy your day in this great country. It is such a great feeling to experience the simple pleasures of God's creation.

Please Donate at charity.gofundme.com/o/en/campaign/ssvp-arviat2020.