St. John the Evangelist Roman Catholic Parish
Gananoque, Ontario, Canada

The Mission of St. Philomena Roman Catholic Parish
Howe Island, Ontario, Canada


St. John the Evangelist
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Parish Information

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  • Bulletin Cover Page with Parish Information - Click Here
  • Homily - Click Here
  • Notes from Father Shawn - Click Here

Special Events

  • Numerous parish activities are organized throughout the year.  Information about the most recent upcoming event can be found in the Weekly Bulletin or  Click Here for more information

The Celebration of the Mass

Weekends

  • St. John’s Saturday Vigil Mass: 5:00 pm
  • St. John's Sunday Mass: 10:30 am
  • St. Philomena’s Sunday Mass: 8:45 am

Weekly

  • St. John's Tuesday and Thursday - 9:00 am
  • St. John's Monday, Wednesday and Friday - 8:00 am

Carveth Continuing Care Facility

  • 2nd Friday of Each Month - 1:30 pm

St. Joseph's Catholic Elementary School

  • Once each month at St. John's Church
    with students and staff (see bulletin) - 9:30 am

Praying of the Rosary

  • After Mass every Tuesday, and before Mass on Saturday

 

Images of St. John's and St. Philomena's

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    (Church Picnic - June 28) - Click Here

    (Yard Sale - July 25) - Click Here
    (Panoramic View of the Yard Sale) - Click Here

Contact Us

Pastor:  Father Shawn Hughes

Secretary:  Lise Emmerson

270 Stone Street South
Gananoque, Ontario
K7G 2A1

Tel:  613-382-2017
Fax: 613-382-5002
Email: stjohngan@sympatico.ca
fathershawnhughes@sympatico.ca

Google Map -St. John's Church, Gananoque
Google Map - St. Philomena's Church, Howe Island

Sacrament of Reconciliation

  • 30 minutes before each weekday Mass
  • Each Saturday between 4:00 pm and 4:50 pm
  • Private appointment is always available for those who wish it.  Please call Father Shawn at the rectory 613-382-2017.
  • Sacrament of Marriage:  By appointment with at least six months notice to permit adequate preparation.
  • Sacrament of Baptism: Pre-Baptismal preparation required for all parents. You are welcomed to contact Father Shawn even before the birth for preparation and arrangements.
  • Ministry to the Sick and Shut-ins: The Eucharist is brought regularly to the sick and shut-ins. Please notify the office if a family member is in hospital or confined to the home through sickness or old age. Anointing of the sick and Reconciliation are also available upon request.
  • Sacraments of Initiation (RCIA): Baptism, Confirmation and First Communion are celebrated during the Easter Vigil. Adults who wish to become Catholic are asked to contact Father Shawn to determine what prepared is needed.

Faculty of Education Curriculum
EDST 456 - Father Shawn, Instructor

Powerpoint Presentations to Download and View

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament

  • Every Thursday following Mass from 9:30 am to 10:30 am
  • First Friday of the month from 8:30 am to 9:30 am
  • The last Sunday of the Month from 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm

The Year of St. Paul