Christmas Basket Donations

You still have time to contribute towards our Christmas Baskets. There are pink envelopes marked “Christmas Dinners for Needy Families” available at all entrances. We also accept e-transfers sent to stpiusx@nb.aibn.com – please note “Christmas Baskets” in the message/memo section. You can also drop off your donation to the parish office.

You can still donate to
Christmas Baskets
Use one of the pink “Christmas Basket”
Envelopes or be e-transfer

Prayers Of The Faithful – November 30

For Pope Leo and the Church throughout the world that this new season of Advent will help us to focus on Jesus and His return.
We pray to the Lord.

For the millions of Christians who will celebrate Saint Nicholas this week and remember his compassion and charity for the poor.
We pray to the Lord.

For a world weary of war and conflict: that renewed faith in Jesus will bring renewed hope for peace.
We pray to the Lord.

For our parish families: that we will place Jesus at the centre of all our activities, preparations, service to others and prayers.
We pray to the Lord.

For families in need of healing and reconciliation and for families living with mental illness or addiction.
We pray to the Lord.

For people who are sick and for their families and caregivers.
We pray to the Lord.

For those who have died: Eileen Cusack, Amanda Collins, Rosaria Mercuri, Barry Lee McIntyre, Berniece Foster, Jacques Bellefleur, Georgina Vienneau, Rowena Mills, Joan Taylor, Brenda Cook, all deceased members of the CWL; and for their families.
We pray to the Lord.

CWL Party

Last Chance: The CWL’s annual Christmas Party (Turkey dinner) will be held on Saturday, December 6, 5 pm, for CWL members. Tickets are $20/person and must be purchased in advance. Tomorrow (Thursday, November 27) is the last day to drop off ticket money at the parish office.

Youth Ministry

Are you interested in youth ministry? The Diocese of Saint John invites you to join them for an online introduction to youth ministry on Tuesday, December 9, 6 – 7:30 pm. The session is designed to help you discern whether youth ministry might be your calling. Contact Patricia Lee (catechesis@dioceseofsaintjohn.org or 506-627-6465) for more information.

Rorate Caeli Mass

Rorate Caeli Masses will be celebrated at the following times during Advent and all are welcome to attend.
Saturday, December 6, at Holy Redeemer – 7 am
Saturday, December 13, at the Cathedral – 7 am
Saturday, December 20, at St. Mark’s – 7 am
The following ONLY applies to Holy Redeemer: In the event of any snow or freezing rain on the morning of December 6, the Mass will be cancelled.