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.
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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
Diaconate Program
A letter from Bishop Riesbeck announcing the establishment of a permanent diaconate program in the diocese:
Religious Education
Please note there will be no Religious Education classes on the long weekend of November 11-13. Classes will resume on Friday, November 18.
Memorial Mass
A Memorial Mass for Fr. William Fitzgerald, C.Ss.R., will be celebrated at Our Lady of the Assumption, Dufferin Row, on Friday, November 18, at noon. All are welcome to attend.