Join us for the Blessing and Commissioning Mass this Sunday, with Bishop Crosby!

View this email in your browser This Week's Readings Saturday Vigil Mass: 5:15 pm Sunday Mass: 11:30 am & 8:00 pm (last 8 pm Mass before the summer hiatus!) DATES OF NOTE Apr 26: Treasures of Heaven: Semi Formal Dinner Dance // Apr 27: Jubilee Study / Blessing & Commissioning Mass /Drop-In Choir // Apr 28: Federal Election // Apr 30: Vocations Recognition Dinner 2025// May 1: Summer Hours Commence // Finance Council Meeting / International Workers Day // May 2: Litany to the Blessed Virgin Mary / First Friday Visits The Diocese has printed Prayer Cards in memory of Pope Francis for distribution to parishioners. They will be available on the tables near the church entrances.  Come delve into, and reflect upon, the biblical, theological, and spiritual roots of the Jubilee Year with us! Starts tomorrow, no RSVP required. READ MORE ➵  You’re invited to an evening of faith, fellowship, and inspiration brought to you by the Catholic Women’s League (CWL).  RSVPs requested! READ MORE ➵  Join us every Friday in May at 11:15 am for the Litany of the Blessed Virgin Mary, as we honour Our Lady during her special month. READ MORE ➵  Thank you to all those who were part of making our Holy Week and Triduum such beautiful and meaningful liturgies. READ MORE ➵  We are pleased to celebrate the First Communion of our Canadian Martyrs Catholic Elementary School students during our Sunday midday Mass on May 4! READ MORE ➵  📖 Curious about Dcn. Andrew's insights? Attend Mass this week to hear the rest of the homily and gain a deeper understanding of God’s word. See you at Mass! 🙏 Join us for Mass where we will celebrate our university chaplaincy students, with His Excellency Bishop Douglas Crosby. READ MORE ➵  The Canadian Martyrs Catholic Women's League is pleased to announce their upcoming flower sale!  Orders due by May 9! READ MORE ➵  McMaster students, congratulations on finishing your exams and completing another semester. Enjoy the summer!   From the quiet humility of Holy Thursday, through the sorrow of Good Friday, to the joy and light of the Easter Vigil, we walked together. READ MORE ➵  REMINDER: As of May 4, Sunday 8:00 pm Mass and Wednesday 11:30 am Confession will be on hiatus until September 7.    Each week, we share a thought-provoking quote from the rich treasury of Catholic wisdom. Read, reflect, and share as we journey together in faith. FINANCE COUNCIL MEETING The Finance Council meets on Thursday, May 1 to review the financial status and health of Canadian Martyrs. Please keep the members in prayer as good stewardship of our financial resources allows for the mission and ministries of our faith community to flourish. MASS INTENTIONS If you would like to have a Mass celebrated on behalf of a loved one, please contact the office, or submit a request online to have that intention put into the calendar.  Current Week's Intentions ➵ Bishop Crosby's Heart-to-Heart 2025 Mass for New Catholics Remembering Pope Francis Sacramental Preparation for Diverse Learning Needs Hamilton Deanery Jubilee Mass Join the Priests and Pastoral Ministers of Hamilton Deanery Parishes for the Deanery Jubilee Mass with His Excellency, Bishop Lobsinger on Thursday, May 15, 2025.  Mass will begin at 7:00 pm at Saint Catherine of Siena Parish - 620 Rymal Road East, Hamilton.  All are welcome. Facebook Instagram Website YouTube Copyright © 2025 Canadian Martyrs Catholic Church & Chaplaincy, All rights reserved. Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list.