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~THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER~

April 18 and 19, 2026

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Saturday                      - Haliburton         4:30 pm       Missa Pro Populo – Mass for the People

 

Sunday                        -  Bancroft           10:00 am       Marc O’Donnell – Gary and Adrienne O’Donnell

 

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ROSARY WILL BE PRAYED BEFORE THE 9:00 AM MASS

 

Monday                        - Bancroft             9:00 am           Souls in Purgatory

 

Tuesday                        - Bancroft             9:00 am           For the poor

 

Wednesday                  - Haliburton         8:30 am           Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament

                                                                     9:00 am           Rosary

                                                                     9:30 am           Gabrielle Gervais – Ray Gervais and Family

 

Thursday                      - Bancroft             8:30 am           Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament

                                                                     9:00 am           Rosary

                                                                     9:30 am           Carolyn Payette – Laurelle Callaghan and Doug Tudor

 

Friday                           - Bancroft             9:00 am           Betty O’Shaughnessy – Kathy Tripp

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~ FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER ~

April 25 and 26, 2026

  

Saturday                     - Haliburton         4:30 pm            Special Intentions of Anthony Altobello – Eileen Bussiere

 

Sunday                       - Bancroft             10:00 am           Missa Pro Populo – Mass for the People

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THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER

The Emmaus story is like a gospel within the gospel. It is so rich a lesson that it serves as a summary of our own bonding with Jesus Christ. For these disciples on the road to Emmaus, the future looked grim indeed. For the previous few years, life had been exciting and they were captivated by the Gospel message of Jesus. But it emerges that they hadn’t grasped some vital parts of what he had said. We can empathize with them, because mostly we too tend to pick and choose the parts of his message that please us, and fail to take seriously other words of the Lord.

After his death on the cross, they felt all was lost. But Jesus used the Jewish scriptures to enlighten them. The prophecies declare the divine promises and reveal the saving plan of God. The Scriptures have power like an electric current, and are inspired by the Spirit of God. When he opened the meaning of God’s Word to them, they began to understand his cross in a totally new light. They saw it not as a total disaster but as the start of a new age of grace.

Once arrived in Emmaus, they recognized him also in the breaking of bread. The prayerful sharing of a meal among friends was a living symbol of friendship and trust. What was special about the way Jesus broke the bread is an intriguing question. Perhaps it was the spirit of self-giving that he invested in the act that showed them who he really was. There was a level of focus, of sharing and of sacredness unique to Jesus, something they had experienced previously, before his passion. His presence touched their deepest hungers, and the bread he broke was not just physical. It was food that they opened their hearts as well as their mouths to receive.

The Emmaus story speaks to people of all ages. We can see ourselves in these two weary travelers on their journey, the faith and hope they have lost, the future they have hoped for fallen apart. And yet they met an unknown friend walking the road with them, who gave them a fresh insight, and connected the new world with the world they knew. And, of course, he is present in a particular way in the Eucharist, in the breaking of bread, full of the many meanings that breaking bread had for Jesus himself, during his life and after the resurrection.

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WORLD DAY OF PRAYER FOR VOCATIONS

APRIL 26TH

 

The 4th Sunday of Easter, Christians are invited to reflect on the meaning of God’s call and to pray for vocations.  Christ, the Good Shepherd, continues to lead His people through His Bishops, Priests, and Deacons, and calls many to follow Him in this way.  Priestly, diaconal, and religious vocations should be a constant concern in the hearts of God’s people.

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ST. ANTHONY OF PADUA

 

Living Rosary at St. Anthony of Padua - Everyone is welcome to come and pray the Living Rosary on Saturday, May 9th at 3:30 p.m. 

If you would like to join, please sign the sheet at the entrance to the Church, before April 30, 2026.

We are looking for all ages, young and old, to lead a Hail Mary, in English or other Language of your choice, and Decade leaders as well. This is a special event to honour Mary our Blessed Mother. 

If you have questions, please contact, Marina Maughan, 705 754 0869. 

Thank you.

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