St Paul the Apostle Parish
Lakefield Ontario“Do everything for the glory of God.” – 1 Corinthians 10:31
Welcome to our parish!
One parish, operating in three sites: Buckhorn, Lakefield and Young’s Point, has been offering worship to God, Faith, Hope and Love to the Catholic faithful and Christian witness to the broader community for more than 150 years.
Mass Registration During Covid Protocols
Please register for your choice of mass by clicking on the link below. There will be a limited number of spaces for walk ins and it would be a horrible experience to have to turn people away after our “safe” capacity has been reached. If you would prefer to reserve by phone you can call the parish (705-652-3095).
Registration Links For Weekends masses (available the previous Tuesday):
Re-opening Churches in Peterborough Diocese
Please watch this video so you will know what to expect when you return to mass
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There are no masses at this time at St. Jean de Brebeuf Buckhorn
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New Realities for Re-opening!
Avoid touching your face or anyone else
Avoid travel to known contaminated areas
Avoid contact with people known to be sick
Seek medical attention if you are sick and follow medical advice
Maintain appropriate distance from others
If advised, wear personal protective equipment (PPE)
If you feel ill or display symptoms of viral or bacterial infections, seek medical assistance and testing to ensure that you are fit for your duties.
All in the assembly are strongly encouraged to wear a mask upon the recommendation of the Medical Officer of Health. Should a Medical Officer of Health determine that the use of a face mask is mandatory, the parishioners will be expected to comply before entering the parish.
The inside of the church will have a different look.
Ushers will be at the entrance to direct the faithful to seating as much as possible.
Hand sanitizing stations at the entrance for everyone’s use.
All of the hymnals, cards, periodicals etc. have been removed from the church.
Some of the pews have been roped off.
The priest will be the only person on the altar.
There will be no altar servers.
One line of people to receive Holy Communion with physical distance spacing as we proceed up the isle.
Only one washroom is available for Emergency use.
The church will be sanitized after each mass.
Contact Us:
St. Paul the Apostle Parish
St. Jean Brébeuf Church,
Our Lady of Good Counsel Church
Box 462-4 Reid Street,
Lakefield, Ontario
K0L 2H0
Phone: 705-652-3095
Email: office@stpaulslakefield.ca
Parish Priest:
Father Raymond Rick
Locations and Directions
St. Paul the Apostle Church is located at 4 Reid Street, Lakefield. Please see our Lakefield page for directions.
St. Jean de Brébeuf Church is located at 2291 County Road 36, Buckhorn. Please see our Buckhorn page for directions.
Our Lady of Good Counsel is located at 2109 Young’s Point Road, Young’s Point. Please see our Young’s Point page for directions.
About St. Paul the Apostle Parish
Our parish serves northeast Selwyn township and the northern Kawarthas and is located in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Peterborough. It includes St. Paul the Apostle Church (Lakefield), St, Jean de Brébeuf Church (Buckhorn) and Our Lady of Good Counsel Church (Young’s Point).
Whether you are a resident of the area or a welcomed guest, we offer many opportunities for worship, spiritual growth and Christian formation.
If you are new to our community or would like to visit one of our weekend celebrations, please see the Mass Schedules page for detailed Mass times and locations.