St. Kevin's Parish

09/09/2026

Celebration of Holy Mass on Wednesday
23rd week in Ordinary Time
September 9, 2026

09/08/2026

Celebration of the Holy Mass on Tuesday
Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary

September 8, 2026

09/07/2026

ANNOUNCEMENT: Parents’ Orientation for Faith Education Catechism Classes
Date: Sunday, September 13, 2026
Time: 9:45 AM–10:45 AM
Registration: 9:15 - 9:45 AM
Venue: Parish Hall

Enrolment: You can enroll your child during the Parents’ Orientation
Mass: You may attend the 8:30 AM or 11 AM Mass

Parking Instructions
Please be mindful of the Mass schedule and parking arrangements:
•Masses are at 8:30 AM and 11:00 AM.
•Parking is available at the St. Kevin’s and the Dupuis parking station at the back of the church.
•Please be considerate of parishioners attending and leaving the Masses.
•Do not block vehicles that need to leave after the 8:30 AM Mass.
•If you are not attending the 11:00 AM Mass, please park in a location where your vehicle will not be blocked by those attending the 11:00 AM Mass.

We kindly ask everyone to cooperate and follow these parking guidelines to ensure a smooth and safe flow of traffic.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. We look forward to seeing you at the orientation!

09/07/2026

Happy Labor Day!

We hope you are enjoying a beautiful day of rest, leisure, and gratitude on this Labor Day holiday.

As we take a break from our daily work, it is good to remember that the dignity of work also includes the dignity of rest. We are not created simply to work and produce. We are created to live, to love, to serve, to worship, and to give thanks to God.

In Laborem Exercens, St. John Paul II reminds us that “work is a good thing for man, a good thing for his humanity.” Through our work, we use the gifts God has given us, serve others, provide for our families, and participate in the building of our communities.

But the Holy Father also reminds us that we are called to imitate God not only in working, but also in resting: “Man ought to imitate God both in working and in resting.” - Laborem Exercens, #25

Rest is not wasted time. It is a gift from God—a time to renew our strength, enjoy the blessings of creation, spend time with family and friends, and turn our hearts back to the One who gives us the ability and opportunity to work.

As Catholics, we can also look to Jesus, the worker of Nazareth, who sanctified human labor through His own life and work. Our ordinary work, when done with love and offered to God, can become a beautiful expression of our vocation and discipleship.

So today, let us give thanks:
For the gift of work
For those whose labor sustains our families and communities
For the dignity of every worker
For the blessing of rest and renewal
And above all, for God, the giver of every good gift
May we remember that our worth is not measured by our productivity. Our deepest dignity comes from being beloved children of God.

May God bless all workers, those seeking employment, those whose work often goes unseen, and all who labor faithfully for the good of others.

May the Lord grant you a peaceful day of rest, gratitude, and renewal.

https://www.vatican.va/content/john-paul-ii/en/encyclicals/documents/hf_jp-ii_enc_14091981_laborem-exercens.html

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09/06/2026

Holy Mass- 23rd Sunday In Ordinary Time
September 6, 2026

09/04/2026

Celebration of the Holy Mass on the First Friday
22nd Week in Ordinary Time

September 4, 2026

09/03/2026

Holy Mass, Thursday September 3

09/02/2026

September 1 - October 4, 2026
11th World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation

📣 On the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation, join us live on Vatican News for the Holy Mass presided by Pope Leo XIV at Borgo Laudato Si' starting at 6:30 pm. 🙏

📌 Read the message of the Holy Father: https://www.humandevelopment.va/en/news/2026/messaggio-papa-leone-xiv-giornata-preghiera-creato-2026.html

09/02/2026

Celebration of Holy Mass on Wednesday
September 2, 2026
22nd week in Ordinary Time

09/02/2026

With grateful hearts, we invite everyone to join us for a Thanksgiving and Send-Off Mass for our dear Fr. Anthony Atansi.

Sunday, September 6, will be Fr. Anthony’s final Mass with us at St. Kevin’s Parish before he begins his new assignment as half-time Vice-Rector of St. Patrick’s Basilica Parish in Ottawa. https://ottawacornwall.ca/news/2026-pastoral-appointments/

Fr. Anthony has been a wonderful blessing to our parish community. Through his ministry, kindness, faith, and dedication, he has touched the lives of many and has become a cherished part of our St. Kevin’s Parish family.

Please join us as we come together to thank God for the gift of Fr. Anthony, celebrate his ministry among us, and send him forth with our prayers and best wishes.