The Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops has pledged to raise $30 million over 5 years towards healing and reconciliation initiatives. A news release from the CCCB can be found at the link below:
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Catholic Bishops Of Canada Apologize
The Catholic Bishops of Canada have apologized to the Indigenous Peoples of Canada for the suffering experienced at residential schools.The letter from the Bishops can be found at the link below:
COVID Update – The Sequel
Update To Our COVID Update:
1. There will now be pew markers, and we ask that you sit only in designated pews.
2. In each pew there will be a slip that you will be required to fill out for contact tracing.
Masks will still be mandatory for everyone over age 2, but no proof of vaccination will be required.
COVID Update
As the COVID situation continues to evolve, here is an update surrounding Masses this weekend at Holy Redeemer:
1. Masks will be required for everyone over the age of 2 who does not have a medical exemption.
2. Proof of vaccination will not be required.
3. The vaccine survey planned for this weekend will not be taking place.
4. While there will be no pew markers in place in the church this weekend, we ask that you please sit in every second pew.
Vaccination Survey Explanation – September 19
Monsignor Brian Henneberry explains the vaccination survey that will be conducted on September 25/26 at St. Pius X Church / Holy Redeemer Parish, Saint John, New Brunswick.
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Eucharistic Ministers
Eucharistic Ministers’ schedules for the months of October – December will be available for pickup in the vestry this weekend. We encourage all Eucharistic Ministers to pick up their schedules as soon as possible.
COVID-19 Vaccination Letter
Bishop Riesbeck has written a letter regarding COVID-19 vaccinations.
Needs Of The Canadian Church
Bishop Riesbeck has written a letter regarding the annual collection for the Needs of the Canadian Church.
Catholic Disciple Formation Series
Beginning Tuesday, September 28, 7:30 pm, Bishop Riesbeck will be offering an 11-week video series on Fr. Bob Bedard’s book The Catholic Disciple. Sessions will follow the weekly Diocesan rosary. You have the option of attending at the Cathedral, or via Zoom (https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83064871436, Passcode: disciple). For more information see the Diocese of Saint John’s Facebook page, or email nmazerolle@dioceseofsaintjohn.org.
Diocesan Rosary
The Diocesan rosary will resume on Tuesday, September 28, 7 pm, in the Virgin’s Chapel of the Cathedral, or you may join via Facebook Live or Zoom. Please see the Diocese of Saint John’s Facebook page for more information.