Prayers Of The Faithful – May 5

For Pope Francis and for the many people he will assist through your generosity to the collection for the Pope’s Pastoral Works.
We pray to the Lord.

For Bishop Christian and our Diocesan family of faith in our ongoing efforts for renewal and evangelization.
We pray to the Lord.

For fervent prayer to Mary, especially through the Rosary, during this Month of May dedicated to her.
We pray to the Lord.

For women and families under pressure to end a pregnancy and for vulnerable people being counseled to end their lives.
We pray to the Lord.

For the poor and hungry, especially families and children and for those who work generously to assist them.
We pray to the Lord.

For people who are ill and waiting treatment or surgery.
We pray to the Lord.

For those who have died: Randy St. Croix, Mavis Flecknell, Elizabeth Tracey, Phyllis Hebert, Sandra Harquail, Rev. Ronald McBrine, Brenda Boudreau, Patricia Portigil; and for their families and friends.
We pray to the Lord.

Book

Redemptorist Brother Raymond Pierce has self-published a book of 64 short stories of memories of growing up in Saint John’s North End. “Cherished Memories” is available for a donation by check or money order payable to the “Redemptorists”.

Send your donation and your return address to:
Br. Raymond Pierce
426 St Germain Avenue
Toronto, ON M5M 1W7

For more information: email (raymondcssr@gmail.com) or phone (416-789-3217).

Prayers Of The Faithful – July 16

For Pope Francis and his prayer intention for July that we might place the Eucharist at the centre of our lives.
We pray to the Lord.

For peace in our troubled world and safety for refugees.
We pray to the Lord.

For Bishop Christian and our Diocesan family as we recall the Dedication of our Cathedral on July 16, 1885.
We pray to the Lord.

For farmers and their families and for those with home gardens helping to feed our community and the world.
We pray to the Lord.

For the increasing number of poor families and for economic policies that will help them.
We pray to the Lord.

For the safety of travelers and children on their summer vacation.
We pray to the Lord.

For all who are ill and for their families and caregivers.
We pray to the Lord.

For those who have died: John Hoyt, Irene Bastarache, Alec Montgomery, Alex Richard, May Goguen, Marilyn Bernatchez, Mike Bonvie; and for families in mourning.
We pray to the Lord.

Prayers Of The Faithful – June 11

For Pope Francis, and for his prayer intention for the month of June: for an end to torture in nations around the world.
We pray to the Lord.

For victims of wildfire in New Brunswick and across Canada, and for victims of disasters around the world.
We pray to the Lord.

For Bishop Christian, the priests of our Diocese, and for all priests as we pray for their sanctification on Friday, the Feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
We pray to the Lord.

For continuing devotion to the Holy Eucharist through prayer and adoration, and for a return to the Eucharist of family members and friends who no longer attend or receive Communion.
We pray to the Lord.

For any who are ill and for those who have asked for our prayers.
We pray to the Lord.

For the poor and hungry, especially children and families and for the increasing number of homeless people.
We pray to the Lord.

For these faithful departed: Clara McKinney, Laurette Gogan, Teresa Murray, Barbara McCann, Brianne Vautour, Murray Legere, Zoe Doherty; and for their families.
We pray to the Lord.

Prayers Of The Faithful – April 30

For Pope Francis who asks us to remember on the Day of Prayer for Vocations that God’s call is a complete and free gift and at the same time a commitment to bring the gospel to others.
We pray to the Lord.

For Bishop Christian and our Deacons Stephen Mawhinney and David Rioux as they prepare for Ordination on May 12th.
We pray to the Lord.

For young men and women that they may recognize God is still calling many to ordained service in the Church and Religious life.
We pray to the Lord.

For unborn children and for mothers and families in distress and for those who serve them.
We pray to the Lord.

For our dear children and grandchildren who will receive their First Holy Communion next week and for their teachers.
We pray to the Lord.

For the poor and for those who try to provide them with adequate food and shelter.
We pray to the Lord.

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

For those who have died: Celina Butcher, Elizabeth Vandenberg, Bobby Keenan, Neil Brooks, Belinda Balemans; may Christ the Good Shepherd welcome them into his merciful embrace.
We pray to the Lord.

Prayers Of The Faithful – April 9 – Easter

For Pope Francis and the Christian Church throughout the world as we joyfully celebrate New Life in our Risen Lord.
We pray to the Lord.

For Bishop Christian and our Diocesan Church as we welcome new members through Sacraments of Initiation and for all the Baptized who renew their Baptismal promises this Easter.
We pray to the Lord.

For a renewal of faith throughout our country and a renewed reverence and protection for children in the womb.
We pray to the Lord.

For Monsignor Henneberry and his family as they celebrate the 43rd anniversary of his ordination and gratefully remember their parents, Harold and Rita, and their brother John on April 11th.
We pray to the Lord.

For any who are ill in mind or in body that they will find new hope and strength in Jesus’ Resurrection.
We pray to the Lord.

For those who have died: Sheila Levesque, Bernice King, Reginald Williams, Antoine Vautour, Florence (“Monty”) Johnston; that they will enter into the fullness of the promises made to them at Baptism.
We pray to the Lord.