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.

Prayers Of The Faithful – February 12

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.

Parish Video Series

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.

Prayers Of The Faithful – January 8

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.

Prayers Of The Faithful – December 25

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.