For Pope Francis as he faithfully preaches a message of peace while tensions between nations and leaders continue to rise.
We pray to the Lord.

For the victims of natural disasters around the world and for the people of Ukraine as they endure unjust and criminal attacks.
We pray to the Lord.

For Bishop Christian and for our transitional deacons, Stephen and David as they await a call to priesthood.
We pray to the Lord.

For the poor and families who bear the brunt of increasing inflation and prices while corporate profits grow.
We pray to the Lord.

For all who work in our health care system and for the chronically and mentally ill who look for life affirming care.
We pray to the Lord.

For our relatives and friends who need our prayers today.
We pray to the Lord.

For those who have died: Marg Titus, Rose (Crowley) Riley, Heather Stillwell, Laurette Gogan, Paul MacEachern, Deanne Blizzard, Leo Guthrie, Ronald MacQuarrie, Gerald Henderson, Carol Goss, Judy Harkins, Mary Aburrow, Stephen Murray; and for their families and friends.
We pray to the Lord.

Join us for Mass this weekend.
Join us in person at 4 pm on Saturday, 9 am & 11 am on Sunday.
Mass is available here on our website and on our YouTube and Facebook pages at any time of the day on Sunday.

Reminder: This series begins tomorrow evening.

Deacon Stephen will lead a 7-week video series called The Search, an engaging video series that asks questions about life and faith. Following the video there will be small group discussion.

We’ll gather Sunday evenings from 6:45 pm – 8:00 pm (January 15 – February 26) in the basement of Holy Redeemer Parish. Note: please use the entrance on the parking lot side of the church.

For Pope Francis as he instructs us on learning the Lord’s will for our lives and bringing to God, in prayer, every part of our lives.
We pray to the Lord.

For the late Pope Benedict the Sixteenth, and for the Church, as we continue to reflect on, and understand, the great treasure he has left the Church in his writings and humble example.
We pray to the Lord.

For Bishop Christian and our Diocesan family of faith, that this Feast of Epiphany will encourage us to reveal Christ through our words, prayers and actions.
We pray to the Lord.

For the poor in our communities and for all families around the world in need of adequate food, shelter and health care.
We pray to the Lord.

For young men and women, that this New Year will be a time when they consider serving the church in the Priesthood and Religious Life.
We pray to the Lord.

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

For those who have died: Celina LeBlanc, Mona Estabrooks, Margaret Drew, Michael Mooney, Barbara Daley, Mary Ann Patterson, Paul Winchester, Nancy Saulnier, Peter Goss, Maureen Asseltine, Silvestro Salamone, Christopher Kane; and for families and friends who are in mourning.
We pray to the Lord.

For Pope Francis and Bishop Christian who lead our Church in proclaiming joyfully that Jesus is born and lives among us.
We pray to the Lord.

For Canada, that she will once again hear the news of the birth of Jesus who brings life and peace to dispel the darkness of death.
We pray to the Lord.

For our children and grandchildren who remind us and teach us of the wonder of Jesus’ Birth and how to welcome Him with joy.
We pray to the Lord.

For the poor and homeless who first received the message of the angels that Christ was born and who shared what little they had with the Holy Family who were homeless and migrants.
We pray to the Lord.

For the safety of all who are travelling this Christmas and for those who are working today and those away from family.
We pray to the Lord.

For all who suffer in body, mind or spirit, that they may find hope and healing in the Good News of Jesus’ birth.
We pray to the Lord.

For those who have died: Sharon Ann Lyons, Marc Rocca, Wanda Pugh, Barbara Burns, Doreen Williams; and for people who are mourning the loss of someone who died since we last celebrated Christmas.
We pray to the Lord.

We have received several inquiries about Sunday Missals. Unfortunately, we have no copies left. The publisher, Novalis, appears to still have some available, and you can order a copy online directly from them here.

The Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops will release new videos every Monday in their annual Journey through Advent series. You can find the video for the First Sunday of Advent, as well as for subsequent weeks, here.

For Pope Francis as he continues to invite youth to be active in the life of the Church and to be agents of hope and forgiveness.
We pray to the Lord.

For a stable peace in our world in these days when countries are in danger of falling into a war.
We pray to the Lord.

For young people throughout the world, and especially in our own Diocese and parish, on this World Youth Day that encourages young people to see Christ as Lord and King.
We pray to the Lord.

For Bishop Christian and his priests and deacons as they meet this week to enrich their fraternity and plan for the future.
We pray to the Lord.

For the poor, especially families, as economic challenges continue to increase and threaten their health and security.
We pray to the Lord.

For our relatives and friends in the United States as they observe the Feast of Thanksgiving and gather with family members.
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: Mary Nice, Robert McNamee, Patsy Patchell, Cindy Jeffries, Eugene Bradley, Pauline Hughes-McKillop, Daniel Fournier, Claudia Chiasson, Susan Kelley, Wayne King, Gerard Gillis; and for all our departed relatives and friends.
We pray to the Lord.

For Pope Francis, the clearest and most passionate voice speaking for migrants and the plight of refugees.
We pray to the Lord.

For victims of war and famine and natural disasters and for the church workers and volunteers who bring them relief.
We pray to the Lord.

For Bishop Christian and his brother bishops in their mission to strengthen the church and faith in Jesus throughout Canada as we celebrate the feast of the Canadian martyrs.
We pray to the Lord.

For unborn children and their parents and for our elderly and challenged people who feel threatened in our society that proposes death as a solution for many problems.
We pray to the Lord.

For the poor who feel most powerless in this time of inflation and growing corporate profit.
We pray to the Lord.

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

For those who have died: Carey Ryan, Shirley Moore, Lillian Johnston,
David Rogers, Lorraine McIntyre, Ann Lowe, Peter Heffernan; and for people who are mourning the death of someone they love.
We pray to the Lord.

For Pope Francis as he continues to rely on God and our Blessed Mother to give him strength to continue his global ministry.
We pray to the Lord.

For the ongoing work of reconciliation in Canada where many divisions exist among so many groups and districts.
We pray to the Lord.

For Bishop Christian as he faithfully leads us in encountering Christ and preaching Him to our very secular society.
We pray to the Lord.

For all members of Holy Redeemer Parish as we celebrate the Feast of St. Pius X who enabled young children to receive Holy Communion with their families.
We pray to the Lord.

For the safety of travelers and for all people enjoying the last of summer holidays.
We pray to the Lord.

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

For each person who is ill and in need of our prayers.
We pray to the Lord.

For our faithful, departed: John Garnett, Stephen Wisted, Megan Hubbard, Kathleen Gagnon, Jim McGee, John Frost, Joel Young, Karsten Keoughan (brother of Fr. John Keoughan), Justin Breau; and for their families.
We pray to the Lord.