On this Solemnity of St. Joseph (Thursday, March 19), Pope Francis has invited the people of Italy to join him in their homes in praying the Luminous Mysteries of the Rosary at 9 pm Italian time, asking the intercession of St. Joseph to protect them and their families from Covid-19.

Bishop Riesbeck invites our people to join in this prayer at the same time, 5 pm our time. Please spread the word in whatever way you can. Thank you.

The Luminous Mysteries

The Baptism of the Lord

The Wedding in Cana

The Proclamation of the Kingdom

The Transfiguration

The Institution of the Eucharist

As a result of both weekend and weekday Masses being cancelled due to COVID-19, there will be numerous Intentions that will need to be rescheduled. In an effort to avoid confusion, we will not be rescheduling any missed Mass Intentions until our regular Mass schedule resumes.

The following is an update from Bishop Riesbeck regarding Covid-19.

Legion of Mary meetings, normally held on Thursday mornings, have been cancelled until further notice.

The Family Chocolate Bar Bingo, scheduled for Friday, March 27, has been cancelled.

The Tuesday night K of C Bingo is cancelled until further notice.

The CWL meeting scheduled for today, Monday, March 16, has been cancelled.

The 5:30 pm Novena on Tuesday, March 17, has been cancelled.

The Atlantic Bishops will be conducting a conference call on Tuesday, March 17, after which we anticipate that all weekday Masses will be cancelled for the immediate future.

The parish office is closed until March 31. If you have a request, or would like to speak with someone, please call (653-6830) or send us an email (stpiusx@nb.aibn.com).

The following is a letter from Bishop Riesbeck regarding Covid-19.