The annual collection for infirm priests will be taken up this weekend, November 26/27:
“This collection is taken up in every parish and mission church in our diocese to help support our priests who, on sick leave, need special care. Your generosity will be a way of saying “thank you” to those priests and all priests who have responded to God’s call to serve and be there for you. Know that your contribution, large or small, is greatly appreciated.
Thank you.”
✠ Christian Riesbeck, CC
Category: Information
World Youth Day Event
On Sunday, November 20, youth ages 16-35 are invited to celebrate World Youth Day with a special Diocesan event at the Cathedral, beginning with Adoration and worship at 4 pm. Mass will be celebrated at 5:30 pm, with a social following in the Cathedral rectory after Mass.
Remembrance Book
You still have time to add the names of your deceased loved ones to our Remembrance Book. To add someone who has died since last November, email us at stpiusx@nb.aibn.com, and we will add them to the list. If you do not have email access, please write/print out your list of names, and place it in the collection basket. Your loved ones will be added to the book and remembered at all Masses during November.
Christmas Basket Registrations
Our final day to accept applications for Christmas Baskets is tomorrow, Tuesday, November 15, between 9:30 am – 12:30 pm in the parish hall. Please use the parking lot entrance. (The side of the church facing towards Millidgeville.) When applying for help, MASKS ARE MANDATORY, and only ONE ADULT MEMBER OF EACH FAMILY should come. Please bring proof of address and identification (Medicare Cards) for all family members living in your home.
Online Rosary
Red Wednesday is a day of prayer for Christians persecuted around the world. On that day, you may participate in an online rosary. Join in on Wednesday, November 16, at 7 pm, by either Facebook Live (https://www.facebook.com/DioceseofSaintJohn) or Zoom (https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89001096798?pwd=SGJ6MW9ndjZzVm0rSlpTZVBoZ1FXUT09).
Christmas Dinners
It is time to think of those who need help with Christmas dinners. As in previous years, we are looking for help with donations. We have placed pink envelopes marked “Christmas Dinners For Needy Families” on the tables at all entrances. We encourage you to use one of these pink envelopes when you donate. If there are any questions, please call the parish office (653-6830). If possible, we would like to have all donations in by the end of November.
Remembrance Day
CWL
The monthly meeting of the Holy Redeemer CWL will be held in the parish hall on Monday, November 14, at 2 pm. All members are invited to attend.
Remembrance Day
The parish office will be closed on Friday, November 11, as we remember all those who gave their lives for our freedom.
Permanent Diaconate
Deacons serve the Church as ministers of Charity, the Word, and the Altar. The Diocese of Saint John is introducing the Permanent Diaconate. Men aged 35-60 years who feel called to discern this vocation may attend an information session at Sainte Anne-des-Pays Bas, Priestman Street, Fredericton, on Saturday, December 10, from 10 am-12 pm. Please RSVP to Fr. Ralph McRae, Episcopal Vicar for Clergy, (rmcrae@dioceseofsaintjohn.org or 653-6803). Additional information, including eligibility requirements, is available at the link below:
https://dioceseofsaintjohn.org/permanent-diaconate