For our Holy Father and all the Bishops and Priests that they will be strengthened by God’s Grace when they are tempted by the world as Jesus was tempted in the desert.
We pray to the Lord.

For Christians who are tempted to follow the spirit of the times instead of trusting in God’s providence and Jesus’ saving death.
We pray to the Lord.

For leaders of nations that they will work for peace and laws that do not disadvantage the poor and powerless.
We pray to the Lord.

For our children and grandchildren, that they may learn how to be truthful and just and to ask for God’s help when they feel weak or tempted.
We pray to the Lord.

For any who are ill and for their families and caregivers: that they might not become discouraged and hopeless but draw strength from Christ each day.
We pray to the Lord.

For those who have died: Bonnie Harley, Charlie Monaghan, Chantelle Doiron, Rheal Richard, Robert Quinlan; that God will embrace them with His loving Mercy.
We pray to the Lord.

The Christmas issue of Evangelii Gaudium, the diocesan newsletter, is now available at the link below.
https://dioceseofsaintjohn.org/evangelii-gaudium-magazine

For Pope Leo and the whole Church: that our focus will be on Jesus and making Him known during the days before Christmas.
We pray to the Lord.

For our Diocesan family of faith and each parish family: that the grace of Christmas and the Holy Year of Hope may bring reconciliation and forgiveness to families and former friends.
We pray to the Lord.

For the poor who know Jesus and the Holy Family so very well: that they will receive what they need and be filled with hope.
We pray to the Lord.

For the safety of all who will be travelling this week and for those who will assist them and make public travel possible.
We pray to the Lord.

For who many who are ill and in need of our prayers and for their families and caregivers.
We pray to the Lord.

For those who have died: Ernest Slattery, Joseph Hurley, Lino Celeste, Christopher Buckley, Clara Briggs, Angelina Wall, Vincent LeBlanc; and for families in mourning.
We pray to the Lord.

For Pope Leo and the church throughout the world: that we may always be a voice for the poor and work to provide for them.
We pray to the Lord.

For world economies that acknowledge the rights of all people to adequate food, safe water and housing.
We pray to the Lord.

For the poor of the world who suffer most as a result of armed conflicts and trade wars.
We pray to the Lord.

For our Diocesan family and each parish family in their faithful and constant assistance to the poor.
We pray to the Lord.

For the poor in our community, especially families with children.
We pray to the Lord.

For all who are ill and in need of our prayers.
We pray to the Lord.

For those who have died: Sister Margaret Rose Coyle, SCIC, Natalie Greene, Mary-Claire Brown, Brian Furlong, June McDevitt, Derrell Anderson; and for our deceased relatives and friends whose names are in our Book of Remembrance.
We pray to the Lord.

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For Pope Leo, Bishop Christian and the whole Church as we witness to our faith in God as Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
We pray to the Lord.

For our fathers and grandfathers: that God will continue to bless those who are living and love those who have died.
We pray to the Lord.

For the millions of Catholics throughout the world who suffer persecution and whose faith and suffering have given them endurance, character and hope.
We pray to the Lord.

For families born and raised in faith, grateful for salvation through Christ and united by the Spirit to witness to others.
We pray to the Lord.

For the generations of Catholics who were formed and nourished in the former Holy Trinity Parish and in gratitude for their faithful witness in our city and Diocese.
We pray to the Lord.

For any who are ill and in need of our prayers.
We pray to the Lord.

For those who have died: Hayley Winter, Rosemarie Kleinke, Frank Hogan.
We pray to the Lord.

For Pope Leo and the whole Church as we celebrate the presence of the Holy Spirit in the Church who gives us courage to be disciples of Jesus in our modern world.
We pray to the Lord.

For a troubled world: that the preaching of the gospel may help nations to come together peacefully for the common good.
We pray to the Lord.

For Bishop Christian as he gathers together the new Catholics in our Diocese for Mass at the Cathedral.
We pray to the Lord.

For the poor and homeless especially families with children.
We pray to the Lord.

For people who are ill, at home or in hospital, and for their families and caregivers.
We pray to the Lord.

For those who have died: William McAloon, Diane O’Connor, Hughie McHugh, Jerry LeBlanc, Patsy Noddin, Shauna Smith, Bonnie Ewart-Casey, Marion Downing, Colleen Boucher, Christopher Waldron, Barry Honeyman, Robert Wilson; and for their families and friends who mourn them.
We pray to the Lord.

Join us for our Fling Into Spring Bingo at St. Pius X, 316 Somerset Street, Wednesday, March 26.
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Early Bird games begin at 6 pm, Regular games start at 7 pm. Only $20 per person at the door.

Don’t forget to reset your clocks and change your fire alarm batteries before going to bed tonight.

Dying With Christ-Living with Hope is a video series that addresses the dying process. The series will be offered on Wednesdays on January 15, 22 & 29 at 8 pm or Thursdays on February 20, 27 & March 6 at 1 pm. More information is available on the poster below.