THE SOLEMNITY OF THE MOST HOLY BODY AND BLOOD OF CHRIST
~ Corpus Christi ~
June 6 and 7, 2026
Saturday - Haliburton 4:30 pm Secondo and Maria Biagi – The Maughan Family
Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament
Sunday - Bancroft 10:00 am Missa Pro Populo – Mass for the People
Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament
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ROSARY WILL BE PRAYED BEFORE THE 9:00 AM MASS
Monday - Bancroft 9:00 am Maria Dalisay Marino – Isa and Romel Fernando
Tuesday - Bancroft 9:00 am Carolyn Payette – Laurelle Callaghan-Tudor
Wednesday - Haliburton 8:30 am Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
9:00 am Rosary
9:30 am Special intentions of Yvon and Madeline Gaboury – Carol Gaboury
- Extendicare 11:00 am Special Intentions of Charlie Callaghan – St. Anthony Parishioners
Thursday - Bancroft 10:30 am MANOR MASS
Memorial of St. Barnabas
Special Intentions of Mary Schutt – Edith Doney
Friday Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus
- Bancroft 8:30 am Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
9:00 am Rosary
9:30 am Special Intentions of Dwayne Mackey – Rita Irwin
~ ELEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME ~
June 13 and 14, 2026
Saturday - Haliburton 4:30 pm Missa Pro Populo – Mass for the People
Sunday - Bancroft 10:00 am Deceased members of the Irwin Family – Rita Irwin
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THE SOLEMNITY OF THE MOST HOLY BODY AND BLOOD OF CHRIST
‘Whoever feeds on my flesh and drinks my blood abides in me and I in them.’
Today’s feast of Corpus Christi invites us to celebrate and reflect with gratitude on the mystery of the Eucharist. This is the great gift of Jesus’s very self: the bread of life. The readings help us see how God nourishes us, draws us together as one, and calls us to trust in him.
Moses (First Reading) recalls how God brought the Israelites out of slavery and led them through the desert, providing manna and water. We are never left alone: the Lord cares for us even in times of struggle.
This theme is echoed in the Psalm. The people lift their hearts in thanks to God, singing praise for his guidance, his word, and his protection.
Paul explains to the Corinthians, and to us, that sharing in the body and blood of Christ unites us to Christ and to the whole Christian community, making us one body. (Second Reading)
In the Gospel, Jesus declares himself to be the living bread from heaven. The Eucharist is the new manna, given through Jesus, who promises that he will be with us always as the source of all life.
This week, we pray for a deeper trust in the gift of the Eucharist, and especially for those unable to share in it for whatever reason, remembering that God loves every one of us unconditionally.
EVENING OF PRAYER WITH OUR PATRON SAINT
Tuesday June 16th, 2026 - 6:30 pm
Everyone is welcome to come and enjoy hymn singing and
praying the Chaplet of St. Anthony,
followed by cold drinks & goodies in the Hall.
Please bring your 50th Anniversary St. Anthony Chaplet beads with you.
Organ Instrumentals begin at 6:00 p.m.
See you there!
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BISHOP MICHAEL BREHL, C.Ss.R
FIRST VISIT - Saturday June 20th
Bishop Brehl will be making his initial visit to St. Anthony's for Confirmation.
We would like to extend a warm welcome to him with a Potluck supper after Mass. We encourage you all to join us in giving him a wonderful St. Anthony’s Parish Family welcome. There will be a sign up sheet in the foyer for all who will be attending. You can also contact the office - stanthonyhal@bellnet.ca
Thank you all!
OUR LADY OF MERCY CHURCH
196 Bridge St. PO Box 879
Bancroft, ON K0L 1C0
ST ANTHONY OF PADUA MISSION
27 Victoria St. PO Box 1200
Haliburton, ON K0M 1S0
ST. ANTHONY OF PADUA
SANCTUARY LAMP:
For the week commencing
Sunday, June 7th – June 13th:
All souls in Purgatory.
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OUR LADY OF MERCY
SANCTUARY LAMP:
For the week commencing
Sunday, June 7th – June 13th:
Special Intentions of the
Irwin Family – Rita Irwin
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ST. ANTHONY OF PADUA
SILENT AUCTION
The Knights of Columbus will be running their
Silent Auction this summer,
from June 1st to September 6th.
This is their major fundraiser for the year.
If you have any items that you would like to donate to the Auction please contact Grand Knight,
Miles Maughan at 705-754-0869.
Thank you all for your support.
PRAYER CORNER
Maximillian Sullivan,
the Sullivan Family,
Evan and Gary Wheeler, Judy,
Katherine Flowers, Matt and Kate Flowers,
Alverna Ross, Paul Lee, Lori Best,
Samantha Spencer, Bill O’Shaughnessy,
Anne Carr, Silas Agina, Rita Stock,
Anita Neuman, Julian Joseph Forget,
Helen Curran, niece of Pauline Burcher,
Thomas Smallwood, Mary Hall,
Gladys Roberts, A.S. Crean,
Shirley Grimshaw, Gerald Diamond,
Brian Dunn, Barb Perog, Sandra Wheeler,
Stacie Burnett, Gina Mazara, Anthony, Reuben Maughan, Dennis Purcell,
Joan Colligan, Eddie & Daphne Faria,
Marie Giamblanco, Mike Flanagan, Annette Giamblanco,
Carolyne Morais, Frank Young,
Roger Musclow, Joanna Kastner,
Barry Malloy, Tommy and Tammy White,
Baby Jacob, Cathy Cormier
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ST. ANTHONY OF PADUA
‘Cooks Night Off’ Italian Dinner Raffle
Purchase your tickets
for a chance to win an Italian Dinner for Six.
The Fun’raising Committee will be selling tickets throughout the summer until the Labour day weekend.
Tickets are $5 each or 3 for $10!
All the information is on the Poster in the foyer or on our website.
You can also grab a flyer with the meal selections and date for the draw.
Don’t miss out on your chance to win a delicious home cooked Italian Dinner. Tickets will be on sale after every Mass or by contacting the Church office. Good Luck!
Thank you one and all.
