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Our Lady of Mercy Church St. Anthony of Padua Mission
196 Bridge Street West, P.O. Box 879 27 Victoria Street, P.O. Box 1200
Bancroft, ON, K0L 1C0 Haliburton, ON K0M 1S0
613-332-2954 Reverend Casmir Muobike SMMM, Parish Priest 705-457-3695
Email: olmbancroft@gmail.com Email: stanthonyhal@bellnet.ca https://olmbancroft.wixsite.com/ourladyofmercy https://stanthonyhal.wixsite.com/stanthonyofpadua
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Office Hours: Office Hours:
Tuesday & Thursday from 9:00 pm to 1:00 pm. Tuesdays from 9:30 am to 4:00 pm
Secretary: Mrs. Kathy Tripp Secretary: Mrs. Catherine Wheeler
Our Lady of Mercy School: 613-332-3300
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TWENTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
August 16 and 17, 2025
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Saturday - Haliburton 4:30 pm Missa Pro Populo – Mass for the People
Sunday - Bancroft 10:00 am Maria Konopka Mieczyslaw – Ryszand
*** PLEASE NOTE THAT THE ROSARY IS PRAYED BEFORE MASS AT 8:30 AM ***
Monday - Bancroft 9:00 am Madeleine Pelletier – Gary and Adrienne O’Donnell
Tuesday - Bancroft 9:00 am Special Intentions of the Parks family welcoming Baby Daniel
Wednesday - Haliburton Memorial of St. Bernard
8:30 am Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
9:00 am Rosary
9:30 am Agnes Jane Dulong – Dulong Family
Thursday - Bancroft Memorial of St. Pius X, Pope
8:30 am Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
9:00 am Rosary
9:30 am For the Poor
Friday - Bancroft 9:00 am Memorial of the Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Deceased relatives and friends of Gary and Adrienne O’Donnell
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~ TWENTY-FIRST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME~
August 23 and 24, 2025
Saturday - Haliburton 4:30 pm Dorothy Schroeder – Barry Schroeder
Sunday - Bancroft 10:00 am Missa Pro Populo – Mass for the People
PRAYER CORNER
Maximillian Sullivan and the Sullivan Family, Evan and Gary Wheeler, Judy,
Katherine Flowers, BroniaWijas, Matt and Kate Flowers, Alverna Ross, Paul Lee, Lori Best, Samantha Spencer, Bill O’Shaughnessy,
Anne Carr, Silas Agina, Bruce Lance,
Rita Stock, Richard Wheeler, Anita Neuman,
Helen Curran, niece of Pauline Burcher,
Julian Joseph Forget, Kathy Willerding,
Thomas Smallwood, Hannah Neveu-Geene,
Mary Hall, Gladys Roberts, Carol Gaboury,
A.S. Crean, Shirley Grimshaw, Corrinne Messner,
Gerald Diamond, Brian Dunn, Barb Perog,
Sandra Wheeler, Rita Callaghan,
Stacie Burnett, Gina Mazara, Anthony
Reuben Maughan, Dennis Purcell,
Joan Colligan, Dawson McCuaig,
Maureen Skinner, Eddie & Daphne Faria,
Clare Kavanagh.
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ST. ANTHONY OF PADUA
‘Cook’s Night Out Raffle’
Buy your Raffle Tickets for a chance to win an ITALIAN DINNER FOR SIX!
You will be able to:
Choose from four (4) different entrees,
Two types of salads and
Tiramisu for dessert.
The raffle will run from now until the end of the summer. So buy your tickets now!! Tickets will be available to purchase after Mass. The draw will be held over the Labour Day weekend.
There will be flyers handed out to everyone who purchases tickets with all the information regarding menu options, winner details, delivery options etc.
Don’t miss out on your chance for a wonderfully delicious home cooked Italian Dinner for your family and/or friends!
Thank you for all your support for St. Anthony’s.
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PIE BEE!!!
Volunteers Needed! Mark Your Calendars!
Monday September 22nd and Tuesday 23rd.
We will be looking for volunteers to help with the many positions available in making our delicious apple pies.
Volunteer signup sheet in the foyer.
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ST. ANTHONY’S MISSION
Sunday Mass Attendance: 58
ST. ANTHONY OF PADUA
SANCTUARY LAMP:
For the week commencing
Sunday, Aug. 17th – Aug. 23rd :
Special intentions of
Judy and Family.
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OUR LADY OF MERCY CHURCH
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Sunday Mass Attendance: 121
OUR LADY OF MERCY
SANCTUARY LAMP
For the week commencing
Sunday, Aug. 17th – Aug. 23rd :
Maria Konopka Mieczyslaw
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ST. ANTHONY OF PADUA
LABOUR DAY Weekend CWL Bake Sale: The last St. Anthony's Bake Sale of the year is coming up after the masses on August 30th and August 31st. Donations of baked items and/or cash would be greatly appreciated! Proceeds from this sale will help our Catholic Women’s League Council support local Charities and our Parish. Thank you for your generous contributions to our Parish bake sales.
~Peg Flowers, CWL President
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THE TWENTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME: The liturgical readings for this Sunday focus on themes of division, the coming of fire, and the need for commitment to Christ. The Gospel reading from Luke 12:49-53 speaks of Jesus bringing fire to the earth, and the potential for division within families that can result from following him.
The readings highlight the challenging nature of discipleship and the need for courage and commitment in the face of opposition. The imagery of fire represents the transformative power of the Holy Spirit and the intensity of Jesus' message.
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OUR LADY OF MERCY
ANNUAL PARISH SUPPER
Sunday, September 7th, 2025
SILENT AUCTION
NEW and GENTLY USED items may be brought to the Church any weekday morning or on Sunday!
PIES! PIES! PIES!
There is a signup sheet at the entrance to the church!
WORKERS LIST
There is a signup sheet at the entrance to the church – Please indicate the position and time preferable!
RAFFLE TICKETS
Please consider taking books of tickets home to sell to family and friends!
CURIOSITY SHOPPE
We will be accepting any donations of baking, preserves, jams, jellies,
crafts, costume jewelry. Please NO BOOKS – NO CLOTHING!
Thank you for your generous support of our annual Parish fundraiser!
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