Parish Announcements
Rosary for the Month of May - Parishioners of St. Mary's and St. Daniel's are invited to join in praying the Rosary together as a community beginning 20 minutes prior to the start of Sunday Mass / Vigil Mass.
Pentecost Novena - As we approach Pentecost, everyone across the three Parishes of Chesterville, South Mountain and Morrisburg is invited to join in praying the Novena to The Holy Spirit from May 15th to May 23rd at the church where Father Oliver is saying Mass. If parishioners are not at a Mass, they are encouraged to pray that day’s Novena on their own so the 9 days can be completed in their entirety. The Novena can be downloaded here - Pentecost Novena 2026
Chili Luncheon - Join us in St. Mary's Parish Hall on Sunday May, 24th (following Mass) for a free Chili Luncheon during which Bob Sisson and Cindy Morgan will make a presentation about Dundas County Hospice and how it supports the community. All are welcome and there is no need to sign up. Come out and enjoy Bob's "award winning" chili!
The Women's Ecumenical Dinner - Held on Wednesday, May 27th at St. Paul's Presbyterian Church in Winchester. Potluck supper is at 6:00 pm. This will be followed by a presentation by Denise March on BEACON BAGS, an organization that assists victims escaping human trafficking in South Eastern Ontario with the goal of opening an emergency shelter in the Kemptville area. Special music will be provided by Cassandra Spruit. Come and gather with women in fellowship and support this worthy cause!
Booking Mass Intentions - Interested in offering a Mass for a loved one? This is the greatest gift we can offer for another. Our parishes have lots of availability for Mass intentions in the coming months. The donation for a Mass is $20. The Mass schedule can be found in the Parish foyer during each Mass. Contact the Parish Office with any questions!
8th Annual Rideau Canal Men's Retreat - From August 4th - 6th 2026, join Catholic men 18 years and older (plus teenage sons with their fathers). Travelling by canoe, kayak or pontoon boat from Seeley’s Bay to Upper Rideau Lake, with overnight tenting at Davis Lock and along McNally’s Bay. Canoes and paddles supplied, along with meals. Daily Mass and Rosary prayed together as a group. Cost is $100. For more information contact Fr. Brian McNally at frbrianmcnally@gmail.com (613-464-2908).
Healing Service - Kingston - Join the Encounter School of Ministry for a Healing Service on Thursday May 7th from 6:45 - 9:00pm at St. Paul the Apostle Church (1111 Taylor-Kidd Blvd, Kingston). This event is free and open to the public. For more information, visit https://encounterschool.org/kingston.
Church Envelope Users - To ensure accuracy, please put your name(s) on the Church envelope. If you are using your envelopes for the first time, or if information has changed, please make sure you include your name, address and phone number on the front of your envelope.
Donation Envelopes For those of you who have donations envelopes from St. Mary's but wish to attend Mass at St. Daniel's or if you are a St. Daniel's parishioner but wish to attend Mass at St. Mary's, feel free to put your regular donation envelope in the collection of the Mass you are attending and your donation will be directed to the correct parish account. However, it is also encouraged to donate to the Church that you are attending.
Announced Mass Receipts - Whenever you request a Mass; a receipt is issued confirming receipt of money (this is not a charitable donation receipt). If you have paid for a Mass, please collect your receipt from the back of the church. It will be in an envelope with your name on it.
FORMED - Not yet on FORMED? It’s FREE to everyone within the parish boundaries of St. Mary of the Presentation and St. Daniel the Martyr, our gift to you! Visit: FORMED.org/signup. Type the parish postal code K0C 1H0 or St. Mary of the Presentation to bring up our parish name. Click on it. Register your name and email and you are in. Use your browser, or download the app on Android or Apple devices, Roku, FireTV and Apple TV, too!
