The Holy Redeemer CWL will hold their Annual Meeting on Tuesday, February 11, at 1 pm, in the parish hall. All ladies of the parish are invited.
Category: Information
Letters
The Diocese has asked us to remind you of Bishop Riesbeck’s letter regarding the special collection for the Indigenous Reconciliation Fund on January 25/26.
You can read the Bishop’s letter and a report from the Indigenous Reconciliation Fund committee on the Diocese of Saint John’s website.
Martha Guild
The Martha Guild will meet this Sunday, January 26, following the 11 am Mass in the parish hall. All members are encouraged to attend. If you are interested in becoming a member, you are welcome to come and find out more about the group. Their activities include parish/funeral receptions, the annual fun day, the St. Patrick’s Day luncheon, the Victoria Day Yard Sale, and the four large bingos throughout the year.
Pilgrimages
During the 2025 Jubilee year, there will be multiple pilgrimages to the Cathedral. The first pilgrimage is on Saturday, February 1. While it is for Cathedral parishioners, everyone is welcome. There will be an introduction at 10 am, followed by confessions, private devotions, Adoration, and Mass at noon. For more information, contact the Cathedral (506-653-6820).
Special Collection
This weekend, January 25/26, there will be a collection for the Indigenous Reconciliation Fund. Envelopes for this collection are available in your box of Sunday envelopes and at all church entrances.
Prayer Cards
If you didn’t get one last weekend, Prayer Cards for the Jubilee Year are available at all church entrances. The Diocese has provided us with enough cards so that in addition to taking prayer cards for yourself, you can take some for friends or relatives who might not be able to attend church.
Men’s Retreat
There will be a men’s retreat exploring the theme of hope at the Villa Madonna from March 14 – 16. Retreat is open to all men over the aged 19+. Information / registration: https://events.insogan.org/HIC or contact Mark Nagas (marknagas@gmail.com). Registration deadline is March 1.
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).
Letter
A letter from Bishop Riesbeck regarding the upcoming collection for the Indigenous Reconciliation Fund is available at the link below:
Faith Study
The regional youth group in Saint John is starting a faith study with high school-aged youth beginning on Sunday, January 12, 5 pm – 7 pm, at St. Francois de Sales church, 77 Ragged Point Road. Sessions continue every second week. For more information, email JoinUs@TheWaySJ.com
