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St. Mary of the Purification Church
Mount Forest
ON
N0G 2L0
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Who we are
We are a prayerful Christian Community that is founded on Holy Scripture and is faithful to the teachings of Jesus Christ under the guidance of the Roman Catholic Church. We are nourished by prayer, Word and sacrament and intend to reach out and share this gift. We are committed to living the Good News of Salvation in our daily lives and and being servant to all of God's people.
Location of worship / Church Address
230 Queen Street East
Mount Forest,
ON
N0G 2L0
Canada
Phone: 519-323-1054
Fax: 519-323-0117
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Church Pastor
Rev. Fr. Michael Anderson
Pastor
230 Queen Street East
Mount Forest,
ON
N0G 2L0
Canada
Phone: 519-323-1054
Fax: 519-323-0117
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Quote of the Day
Genesis 1:1
In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth.
In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth.
Denomination
Roman Catholic
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Rev. Fr. Michael Anderson
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Pastor
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519-323-0117
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Sister Dora Kruis CSJ, Pastoral Assistant
Sister Geraldine CSJ , Pastoral Assistant
Sister Geraldine CSJ , Pastoral Assistant
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Administration
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Katarina Smolkova
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Parish Secretary
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519-323-0117
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Mailing Address
P.O. Box 128
Mount Forest, ON
NOG 2LO
Mount Forest, ON
NOG 2LO
Driving Directions to St. Mary of the Purification Church
Travel/Directions Tips
We are located on the southeast corner of Parkside Drive and Highway 89 (Queen St. East) in Mt. Forest, Ontario - one block east of the highway 6 and 89 intersection.
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St. Mary of the Purification Church Mount Forest Mass Times
WEEKEND MASSES
St. Mary's Parish, Mount Forest
Saturday Evening Mass: 4:00 p.m.
Sunday Morning Mass: 9:00 a.m.
Confessions available by appointment only, during COVID 19 pandemic.
St. Thomas Parish, Harriston
Saturday Evening Mass: 5:30 p.m.
St. Peter's Parish, Ayton
Sunday Morning Mass: 11:00 a.m.
WEEKDAY MASSES
St. Mary's Parish, Mount Forest
Tuesday: 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday - Friday: 9:00 a.m.
COMMUNITY MASSES - ALL MASSES CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
Birmingham Lodge, Mount Forest
2nd Wednesday of the month: 10:30 a.m.
Caressant Care, Harriston
3rd Wednesday of the month: 10:30 a.m.
Saugeen Valley Nursing Home, Mount Forest
4th Wednesday of the month: 10:30 a.m.
Mass Times last updated on the 5th of July, 2021
St. Mary's Parish, Mount Forest
Saturday Evening Mass: 4:00 p.m.
Sunday Morning Mass: 9:00 a.m.
Confessions available by appointment only, during COVID 19 pandemic.
St. Thomas Parish, Harriston
Saturday Evening Mass: 5:30 p.m.
St. Peter's Parish, Ayton
Sunday Morning Mass: 11:00 a.m.
WEEKDAY MASSES
St. Mary's Parish, Mount Forest
Tuesday: 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday - Friday: 9:00 a.m.
COMMUNITY MASSES - ALL MASSES CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
Birmingham Lodge, Mount Forest
2nd Wednesday of the month: 10:30 a.m.
Caressant Care, Harriston
3rd Wednesday of the month: 10:30 a.m.
Saugeen Valley Nursing Home, Mount Forest
4th Wednesday of the month: 10:30 a.m.
Mass Times last updated on the 5th of July, 2021
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Church Programs
The Travelling Vocations Chalice
Holy Name Society
CWL
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St. Mary's Parish Library
Shuffleboard
Euchre
Coffee Sunday
The Travelling Vocations Chalice
Holy Name Society
CWL
Children's Liturgy
St. Mary's Parish Library
Shuffleboard
Euchre
Coffee Sunday
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Office Hours: 323-1054
(Secretary days Monday - Tuesday - Thursday - 9am - 12/1 - 3pm)
(Secretary days Monday - Tuesday - Thursday - 9am - 12/1 - 3pm)
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St. Mary of the Purification Church History
In the mid-nineteenth century, Minto Township saw a great influx of settlers. The Catholics had been gathering for Mass in the home of John Page. THey built a log church in 1854. The church, which also served as a school house, stood on a five-acre plot known as the Catholic graveyard of Minto. Another church was built on a different site in 1858, but when the parishoners arrived for the first Mass, they found it had burned to the ground. The present St. Mary church was completed in 1864 and dedicated on February 1, 1865. Father P.S Mahuet was the first resident pastor.
The first rectory was built in 1880. In 1924 the present rectory was constructed, and the older building became a convent for the Sisters of St. Joseph, who taught in St. Mary School. The sisters resided there until 1978.
The church was partially destroyed by fire in the summer of 1902, but was rebuilt the next year. Evidence of the fire remains visible in the cellar. In 1902 the Holy Cross Cemetery was purchased by the parish.
Recent years have seen a number of developments. St. Peter Parish in Ayton again became a Mission of St. Mary in 2001. The convent was demolished in 2002. St. Mary School, built in 1953, received a new addition in 2003 which more than doubled its size. Today the school accommodates about 250 students, some of whom are bused from the Kenilworth area. When the Sacred Heart Separate School in Kenilworth closed in 2003, some of its students began to attend St. Mary’s.
St. Mary Parish treasures its parish life. One sign of their community spirit is the decision taken in 2004 to build a new family centre, that is now attached to the church and serves as a beautiful space for the parish to congregate.
The first rectory was built in 1880. In 1924 the present rectory was constructed, and the older building became a convent for the Sisters of St. Joseph, who taught in St. Mary School. The sisters resided there until 1978.
The church was partially destroyed by fire in the summer of 1902, but was rebuilt the next year. Evidence of the fire remains visible in the cellar. In 1902 the Holy Cross Cemetery was purchased by the parish.
Recent years have seen a number of developments. St. Peter Parish in Ayton again became a Mission of St. Mary in 2001. The convent was demolished in 2002. St. Mary School, built in 1953, received a new addition in 2003 which more than doubled its size. Today the school accommodates about 250 students, some of whom are bused from the Kenilworth area. When the Sacred Heart Separate School in Kenilworth closed in 2003, some of its students began to attend St. Mary’s.
St. Mary Parish treasures its parish life. One sign of their community spirit is the decision taken in 2004 to build a new family centre, that is now attached to the church and serves as a beautiful space for the parish to congregate.
St. Mary of the Purification Church Historical Photos
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