Prayers Of The Faithful – April 28

For Pope Francis, Bishop Christian and all Pastors who seek to unite people to Christ, the True Vine, and to His Church.
We pray to the Lord.

For our Parish Family as we are renewed and humbled by the beautiful faith of our 26 young children who are receiving their First Holy Communion this weekend.
We pray to the Lord.

For the families of our First Communicants, that they will continue to support them and accompany them to the Lord’s Table to receive Him in Holy Communion.
We pray to the Lord.

For families facing financial challenges and for people dealing with addictions and mental illness in their family.
We pray to the Lord.

For the safety of workers as we celebrate St. Joseph the Worker.
We pray to the Lord.

For the success of the many efforts and projects being undertaken to help the poor, the homeless and drug users.
We pray to the Lord.

For people who are ill and those awaiting tests and surgeries.
We pray to the Lord.

For those who have died: Frederick Joyce, Anne Marie McCaig, Dena Dunphy, Brian McHugh, Marcos McLean; as we commend them to the Love and Mercy of our Risen Lord.
We pray to the Lord.

First Communion

Please keep in your prayers the 26 children who will celebrate First Holy Communion at the 11 am Mass this Sunday. We also ask that you remember their teachers in your prayers; we are grateful for their support.

Pentecost Vigil

There will be an overnight Pentecost Vigil at the Cathedral beginning on Saturday, May 18, and concluding the following morning. The evening begins with a talk by Bishop Riesbeck at 7:30 pm, followed by exposition of the Blessed Sacrament at 8 pm until Benediction at 9:45 am the next morning. Mass follows at 10 am. The schedule throughout the night includes Evening Prayer (8 pm), Night Prayer (11:45 pm), Morning Prayer (8:00 am), Praise & Worship (8:30 pm, 11 pm, 8:15 am), Rosary (9:30 pm), Silent Adoration (10 – 11 pm, Midnight – 8 am), Adoration for Families (9 – 9:45 am). Reconciliation will be available from 9 – 9:45 am on Sunday.

Prayers Of The Faithful – April 21

For Pope Francis, Bishop Christian, all Bishops and Priests who have been called to be Shepherds for Christ’s faithful.
We pray to the Lord.

For our world, weary of war and division, looking for Shepherds to lead them to Christ.
We pray to the Lord.

For Father Owen Burns, our Vocations Director, and for all who pray for and foster Vocations to the Priesthood, Religious Life and the Permanent Diaconate.
We pray to the Lord.

For the members of the Catholic Women’s League in our Parish and throughout Canada and for their work for the Church.
We pray to the Lord.

For young men and women to hear the call to serve the Church and for families that support them and pray for them.
We pray to the Lord.

For the poor, especially families with children.
We pray to the Lord.

For any who are ill and in need of our prayers.
We pray to the Lord.

For those who have died: Brian Vautour, Wayne Peters, Paul LeBlanc, Anthony Hachey, Baby Liam Gosselin, Constance Crowley, Kimberly Magee, Betty Ketchum, Paul Kelly, Mary McCluskey; and for their families.
We pray to the Lord.

Sandwich Request

There are sign up sheets on the tables at all entrances requesting sandwiches. These are for the reception which will follow the First Communion on Sunday, April 28. If you would be able to help, please fill in the information on the sheet. Please leave your sandwiches in the Hall kitchen on the 28th before the 11 am Mass. Due to allergies, no peanut butter, please.

Religious Education

Please keep in your prayers the 13 youth of our parish who will be celebrating the Sacrament of Confirmation tonight, Wednesday, April 17, at a 7 pm Mass, as well as the 26 children who will celebrate First Holy Communion at the 11 am Mass on Sunday, April 28. We would ask that you also remember their teachers in your prayers; we are grateful for their support.