Weekend Retreat

The Villa Madonna will be hosting a weekend retreat “Enkindle – Fanning to Flame Our Witness to Hope” from February 21 – 23, facilitated by Jim Anderson. Overnight fee: $295, commuter rate: $165. Registration / information: https://forms.office.com/r/Six6PkDEXz

The registration deadline is February 14. This retreat is open to everyone, for more information, contact Jim Anderson (janderson@dioceseofsaintjohn.org or 506-653-6809).

Prayers Of The Faithful – January 12

For Pope Francis and all pastors who will lead our Church throughout this Holy Year of Hope.
We pray to the Lord.

For Bishop Christian and for our candidates for the Permanent Diaconate, Daniel Gaudet, Byron Conway, Isagani Aldover, Jr., and Steven Horsley.
We pray to the Lord.

For our country during a time of political change and uncertainty.
We pray to the Lord.

For our children and grandchildren who are returning to their Religious Education classes and for their teachers.
We pray to the Lord.

For the poor and homeless, especially families, facing the added challenges of winter and extreme cold.
We pray to the Lord.

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

For those who have died: David Peabody, Jim Morrison, Norman Boucher, David McNeil, Phyllis McGrath, Joan Worden, Patricia Gionet, Kerry McBrearty, Reyale Richard, Kimberly Ann Barry, Jeremy Robichaud; that they will enter into the fullness of the promise made to them in Baptism.
We pray to the Lord.