London North Central Catholic Family of Parishes
St. Michael's Parish | St. Peter's Cathedral Basilica
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The Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ
June 7, 2026
THANK YOU FOR A WONDERFUL EVENING
Thank you to everyone who attended our Cathedral Interior Restoration Information Evening. We are grateful for your prayers, encouragement, thoughtful questions, and support. Special thanks to our presenters, speakers, volunteers, community members, and media partners who helped make the evening a success.
Photos taken from the evening can be found on our Cathedral Restoration page at www.lncc.dol.ca/cathedral-restoration.
For those who were unable to attend, a recording of the evening will be made available soon.
To follow the project's progress and stay informed, visit our Cathedral Restoration page.
STAFFING UPDATE & JOB OPPORTUNITY:
BUSINESS SUPPORT CLERK
As Shannon McGrail transitions into her new role as Bookkeeper, the London North Central Catholic Family of Parishes is seeking a full-time Business Support Clerk to join our parish office team. This position provides administrative support, including reception duties, day-to-day office operations, and general clerical assistance.
We congratulate Shannon on her new role and thank her for her continued dedication and service to our parish community.
If you are organised, personable, and enjoy serving in a faith-based environment, we encourage you to apply. For details and application information, please visit our diocesan website:
www.dol.ca/employment.
SOLEMNITY OF THE MOST SACRED HEART OF JESUS
Friday, June 12
On Friday, June 12, the Church celebrates the Feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, a reminder of Christ’s boundless love and mercy for all people. May we take this opportunity to draw closer to the Heart of Jesus through prayer, trust, and acts of charity, asking Him to renew our hearts in His love.
Prayer to the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus
O Most Holy Heart of Jesus,
fountain of every blessing, I adore You, I love You,
and with lively sorrow for my sins,
I offer You this poor heart of mine.
Make me humble, patient, pure,
and wholly obedient to Your will.
Grant, good Jesus, that I may live in You and for You.
Protect me in the midst of danger;
comfort me in my afflictions; give me health of body,
assistance in my temporal needs,
Your blessing on all that I do, and the grace of a holy death.
Amen.
PRAYER SHAWL MEETING: June 11
The Prayer Shawl group will meet on June 11th at 7 PM til 8:30 PM in JP II room at St. Michael's Parish 511 Cheapside Street. Hoping to see many knitters and crocheters there for a prayerful time of work and some socializing. If there are any questions, please call Janice Vollmer at 519-690-0802.
ST. MICHAEL'S KofC PARISH BREAKFAST
St. Michael’s Knights of Columbus are hosting their last parish breakfast of the season on Sunday, June 14. Breakfast will be served in the Parish Hall after the 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM
Masses.
All are welcome, with a suggested $7 a person or $25 a family donation at the door. Any profits from these breakfasts support a variety of projects in our local community. Thank you for
helping us help others.
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ATTENTION MEN OF LONDON NORTH CENTRAL
The St. Michael’s and St. Peter’s Knights of Columbus are excited to share the implementation of Cor (Cor Brochure). Cor exists to form and strengthen men in faith and virtue as missionary disciples and a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ through prayer, formation, and fraternity.
Cor will be held once a month on Saturday morning for 90 mins (dates and times TBD) starting in September 2026. There will be information booths set up on the 3rd weekend in June,
July, and August after the Masses.
If you have any questions, please contact Gord Smith at gosmit@execulink.com.
SAVE-THE-DATE: Marian Pilgrimage - August 15
The Legion of Mary invites parishioners to a pilgrimage to the Our Lady of the Rosary Shrine in Merlin on Saturday, August 15, 2026, in celebration of the Feast of the Assumption of Mary.
Date: Saturday, August 15, 2026 Cost: $40 per person
(payment required at the time of reservation; non-refundable)
Departure: St. Justin Martyr Parish at 8:00 AM
Return: Departure from the Shrine at 4:30 PM
Please remember to bring a packed lunch.
Limited seats available. Please reserve your spot by Monday, July 20. Registration & Inquiries: Contact Sabastine at 226-236-7136.
Holy Water will be available after Mass. Please bring your containers.
For more information about the Legion of Mary, please email us at ourladyofrock@gmail.com. To see the event poster, visit this link.
4LIFE LONDON
WALK FOR LIFE: Saturday, June 13
Our walkathon is a way of commemorating and being a witness to the 100,000 children who die from abortion each year. Please come wearing a pro-life shirt, if possible and walk with
your fellow pro-lifers on this 5 km walk. Lunch will be provided to participants. View the event poster here.
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PRO-LIFE SEMINAR: June 17 from 6:30-8:30 PM
Care, Not Kill: The Pro-Life Case Against Assisted Suicide
Learn why our society should always offer suicide prevention, and never suicide assistance, to any suffering person in need of help. Come, get equipped on how to have effective conversations about the injustice of euthanasia.
Please RSVP by text or call Leire at 519-659-3334. View the event poster here or on the bulletin board.
PRIEST PENSION FUND
2026 Annual Collection - June 20/21
Please give generously to the 2026 Priest Pension Fund Annual Collection.
Your donation will help meet the needs of retired priests today and the years to come.
Make a donation at your local parish by using the special envelopes marked "Priest Pension Fund" or go online to www.dol.ca/online-giving.
For more information, visit www.dol.ca/pension.
FOUNDATIONS IN PARISH NURSING PROGRAM
AT ST. PETER'S SEMINARY
This program is an ecumenical education program for registered nurses that provides a variety of educational opportunities as well as a Certificate in Parish Nursing Ministry. The program introduces the fundamental concepts of holistic care (caring for one’s body, mind, and spirit), the interconnection of faith and health to enhance one’s wellness, and the promotion of Jesus’ healing ministry in our parish communities. The Summer Intensive is the upcoming online simultaneous educational opportunity from June 21 to June 27, 2026. Register: https://stpetersseminary.ca/parish-nursing.
This program is ideal for nurses interested in spiritual formation and for professional development to incorporate spirituality into their current nursing practice.
For more information, please contact:
Louise Trapp, Program Coordinator and Parish Nurse at Fanshawe Thames Catholic Family of Parishes at ltrapp@dol.ca
HOLY FAMILY RETREAT HOUSE HAPPENINGS
There are some exciting retreats upcoming at Holy Family Retreat House. Check out their website at https://hfrh.ca/upcoming-retreats for more information on these retreats and others:
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Knights of Columbus Spiritual Retreat - Saturday, June 20, 2026
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Silent Individually Directed Retreats (3, 5 or 8 day) - from July 3-24, 2026
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Faithcation Retreat 2026 - September 25-27, 2026
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Beloved Retreat Experience - October 16-18, 2026
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Jubilee Year of St. Francis Retreat - October 21-23, 2026
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Catholic Men’s Retreat - November 27-29, 2026
REMINDER REGARDING PHISHING EMAILS
Parishioners are reminded to exercise caution when receiving emails claiming to be from parish or diocesan staff. Official emails from the Diocese of London and its parishes will only come from email addresses ending in @dol.ca.
If you receive a suspicious email that appears to be from a staff member but uses a different email address, please do not click on any links or respond to the message. When in doubt,
contact the parish office directly using the official phone number listed on our website or bulletin. Thank you.
NEW OFFICE HOURS
Please note that beginning Monday, May 25, the parish office will be closed on Mondays until further notice. Regular office hours will remain Tuesday to Friday, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
You may continue to contact us by email or leave a voicemail, and we will respond as soon as possible. Thank you.
ELECTRONIC BULLETIN DELIVERY NOTICE
Some subscribed parishioners may not have received their weekly electronic bulletin because emails bounced back. Kindly ensure your inbox is not full and add basilica@dol.ca to your
contacts or safe senders list.
Parishioners are also encouraged to:
• Ensure that their email inbox is not full
• Check Spam or Junk folders regularly
• Avoid blocking parish emails through email filters or settings
• Notify the parish office if their email address has changed
Our electronic bulletin is normally sent on Fridays. If you do not receive it, please contact the parish office for assistance.
You may also access the bulletin online at: https://www.lncc.dol.ca/weeklybulletin