Notice Of Death

We are saddened to inform you of the death of Rev. Dr. Brian Hansen, the most senior priest of the Diocese of Saint John.

Visitation will be held from 2 pm – 4 pm, on Wednesday, January 11, at the Cathedral rectory, with Solemn Vespers in the Cathedral on Wednesday evening at 7 pm. Fr. Hansen’s funeral will be celebrated at the Cathedral on Thursday, January 12, at 10 am. Please keep Fr. Hansen and his family in your prayers.

Fr. Hansen’s Obituary can be found here.

Prayers Of The Faithful – January 8

For Pope Francis as he instructs us on learning the Lord’s will for our lives and bringing to God, in prayer, every part of our lives.
We pray to the Lord.

For the late Pope Benedict the Sixteenth, and for the Church, as we continue to reflect on, and understand, the great treasure he has left the Church in his writings and humble example.
We pray to the Lord.

For Bishop Christian and our Diocesan family of faith, that this Feast of Epiphany will encourage us to reveal Christ through our words, prayers and actions.
We pray to the Lord.

For the poor in our communities and for all families around the world in need of adequate food, shelter and health care.
We pray to the Lord.

For young men and women, that this New Year will be a time when they consider serving the church in the Priesthood and Religious Life.
We pray to the Lord.

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

For those who have died: Celina LeBlanc, Mona Estabrooks, Margaret Drew, Michael Mooney, Barbara Daley, Mary Ann Patterson, Paul Winchester, Nancy Saulnier, Peter Goss, Maureen Asseltine, Silvestro Salamone, Christopher Kane; and for families and friends who are in mourning.
We pray to the Lord.

Census

Reminder: All parishes across the diocese are participating in the “I Know My Sheep” census over the next month, when there is typically increased Mass attendance. The goal of the census is to update each parish database with current and accurate contact information for our parish families, to update the diocesan database, and to prepare for a planning study to test a potential diocesan wide capital campaign in 2023. Having updated information will also give our parishes a better idea of who is in our parish and hopefully improve communication. Every weekend until January 15, you will see census cards in the pews. We are asking each family to take just a couple of minutes to complete a card. These can be returned by placing them in the offertory basket, dropping them off at the parish office or sending them by mail. Thank you for your cooperation in this important effort.

You may also complete the census online at the link below:
https://dioceseofsaintjohn.org/diocesan-census

Prayers Of The Faithful – January 1

For Pope Francis who exhorts us today to journey together, with all of humanity, valuing the lessons that history has to teach us.
We pray to the Lord.

For the leaders of our nation, province and city, that concern for the poor, homeless and powerless will inspire their choices and policies during the coming year.
We pray to the Lord.

For Bishop Christian and our Diocesan family of faith that we may learn from our Blessed Mother to humbly approach God in prayer with confidence in His goodness and gracious Providence.
We pray to the Lord.

For peace of mind, and for peace in our hearts, our homes and families, and places of work and study on this day of Peace.
We pray to the Lord.

For the poor, especially families, who look for relief from the burdens and challenges to family life and human life during the past year.
We pray to the Lord.

For any special needs you have brought here today and for the people you carry in your heart and in your memory.
We pray to the Lord.

For those who have died: Benedict XVI, Pope Emeritus, William Vaughan, Rose (McIntyre) McCarthy, Carolyn Carlin, John Phinney, Bernard Desmond, Jr., Nancy Saulnier, General Louis Cuppens; and for those we have lost during the past year and for those who mourn them.
We pray to the Lord.