

A ROMAN CATHOLIC PARISH SERVING THE COMMUNITIES OF DURHAM, MARKDALE, GLENELG AND DORNOCH
(ONTARIO, CANADA)
Reconciliation
This Sacrament is also sometimes called Confession or Sacrament of God's Mercy. It is available 30 minutes before each Mass or afterwards if there is not enough time. If you want this sacrament, please ask, the priest will always say yes!
First Reconciliation usually happens for children at age seven. For more information please contact the parish office.
Holy Communion
The Mass is the "source and summit of the Christian life". It's the greatest prayer Jesus left us. For the Sunday Mass schedule please click the link below.
First Communion for children usually happens at age seven following First Reconciliation. Please contact the Parish Office for more information.
Holy Orders
For more information about the Priesthood, Permanent Diaconate, or Religious Life as a Brother or Sister, please speak to the parish priest or contact the Vocations Director for the Diocese of Hamilton, Fr. Michael King at 905.528.7988 or hamiltonvocations.com
Holy Marriage
In the Holy Sacrament of Marriage a man and a woman "become one flesh" as God binds them together and ensures all of the graces are available for a lifelong joyfilled union. For those planning to enter into Marriage, please contact the parish office well in advance.
For questions about annulments and convalidations, contact the office.
Anointing of the Sick
If you are in need of this "Sacrament of Healing", please contact the parish office or speak to the priest. In case of emergency, the hospital has the pager number for the priest on call. (519.986.7445)
Funerals
For more information about a Catholic Funeral please contact the parish office (519.986.7445).
The normal pattern for a funeral includes the following:
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Prayers at the funeral home
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The Funeral Mass (with the body)
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Prayers at the cemetery and burial (if cremation takes place, the burial is delayed until after cremation process).
For Information about our Cemeteries click the link.