St. Timothy and St. Titus

Bulletin

26-Jan-26

Consult the parish calendar for a complete list of upcoming activities and events.

General Announcements

Fundraising & Events

Join us for our After-Mass Social the last Sunday of each month. It's a great opportunity to reconnect with fellow parishioners and meet new ones. All are welcome... bring a friend!

Our next social will take place after Mass on January 25.

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Events for Winter 2026 include:

Around the Archdiocese

Tax Filing Assistance

If your income is less than $45,000 (single) or $60,000 (couples), the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP) can help prepare and file your tax return either in-person, via phone or by drop-off.

For more information, contact: Deacon Mark or Cate | 613.499.3009

Mosaic of St. Ann

Thanks to fellow parishioner Line Giguère Brady, we have a new piece of art in the Church. This stunning masterpiece of St. Ann is the culmination of 80 hours of work. It now decorates the wall outside the confessional.

Make the Bible Your Resolution this Year

Bible in a Year Podcast

Reading the entire Bible has a powerful effect on the lives of those who undertake it. Make this the year you read the entire Bible!

If you have always wanted to read the Bible, or tried before and didn't quite make it, it's not too late to start. Join
Fr. Mike Schmitz for 30 minutes a day as he unpacks the entire Bible over 365 episodes in Ascension Press’s Bible in a Year Podcast. With 75,000 five-star reviews and nearly 1-billion downloads, experience the transformative power of God’s Word in your life.

New Commentary for Return Listeners

2026 marks the fifth anniversary of the Bible in a Year Podcast. To celebrate five years of the podcast, Fr. Mike has recorded all-new bonus commentary for each day of the Early World time period! In the new commentary, he shares insights he's gained and answers to questions he's been asked since the podcast was first recorded.

Listen to the Bible in a Year Podcast on Ascension Press or search Bible in a Year wherever you listen to podcasts to get started.

Palms to Ashes

Many faithful have used palm branches from Palm Sunday to decorate their homes. Using palms as decoration in the house serves as a constant reminder of Palm Sunday. It is a beautiful way to stay connected to Holy Week throughout the year. If you are ready to part with your blessed palms, you can bring them back to the Church. The palms are burned to create ashes for use on Ash Wednesday (February 18). The burning of palms often takes place on Shrove Tuesday (February 17).

For Prayer with the Word of God

Papal Intention for January

Let us pray that praying with the Word of God be nourishment for our lives and a source of hope in our communities, helping us to build a more fraternal and missionary Church.

New Opportunities to Grow in Faith

New Year Resolutions for Catholics

The start of a new year is the perfect time to pause, reflect, and think about how we can deepen our relationship with God. It doesn’t have to be complicated. Sometimes, the smallest changes can have the biggest impact. Here are a few ideas:

Pray the Rosary before Sunday Mass.
Participate in First Saturdays Devotion.
Spend an hour before the Blessed Sacrament on Fridays (Eucharistic Adoration).
Read the Bible in a year using the Bible in a Year podcast with Fr. Mike Schmitz.
Learn about a new saint each month and try to emulate their virtues.
Commit to fasting one day a month for a special intention.
Explore Catholic art and music: Visit museums with religious art collections or attend concerts featuring sacred music.

Winter Warm-Up Bowls

Winter Fundraiser

January's Winter Warm-Up Bowls was sold out within minutes! Over 50 bowls of chili sold were sold, raising more than $250 for our Building Fund. Hats off to chefs Donna and Teresa. Thank you for your generous support.

Upcoming offerings include:

February 8 - Soup
March 15 - Beef Stew

Rectory Clear-Out Silent Auction

Now that the Rectory has been sold, two Silent Auctions have been scheduled to void the Rectory of its contents.

Parishioner Auction

Date: Saturday, February 21

Time: 10 am to 4 pm

Community Auction

Date: Saturday, February 28

Time: 10 am to 4 pm

Not only are multiple bids allowed but encouraged! Be sure to return to the Rectory throughout the day to ensure you remain the top bid.

Winning bidders will be contacted the evening of the auction. Items must be picked up the same weekend.

Please arrange for transportation of larger items. Payment must be received before pick up. Proceeds from the auction will go towards our Building Fund.

Details will be available at the auction.

St. Ann Pasta Dinner

Date: Saturday, February 28

Time: 5 pm to 7 pm

Location: Royal Canadian Legion | 229 Main Street West, Merrickville

Cost: $20 per plate.

Includes pasta dinner, sausage, salad, and dessert. Beverages available at cash bar. Dine-in or take-out.

Special thanks to Wick Witch Apothecary and Violets on Main Village Bakery for donating the door prizes.

Tickets available after Sunday Mass or contact Mark Scullino at 613.290.0836.

Church of the Good Thief (St. Dismas)

Portsmouth Village, Kingston

The Archdiocese of Kingston, through its Diocesan Building & Property Committee, has been mandated to divest of the Church of the Good Thief property. Preference will be given to a local buyer who will respect the heritage of the property and repurpose it in harmony with the Portsmouth community and, more broadly, with Kingston’s historical character.

If you or someone you know may be interested in assuming ownership of this historic church, contact:

Kenneth Hall | 613.548.4461
Chancellor of Temporal Affairs, Archdiocese of Kingston

Celebrating the 200th Anniversary of the Archdiocese of Kingston

To know Christ and the power of his resurrection.

Phil 3:10

On January 27, 1826, Pope Leo XII erected the Diocese of Kingston and nominated Alexander MacDonnell as the first Bishop of Kingston. With this Papal act, Kingston became the second diocese in Canada and the first Roman Catholic diocese erected in the British Empire since the Reformation!

The Archdiocese will be celebrating its bicentennial from December 8, 2025, to December 8, 2026.

Learn more about the 200th Anniversary of the Archdiocese of Kingston.