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.

For Pope Francis, that God will strengthen him as he brings the ministry of St. Peter to the world.
We pray to the Lord.

For Bishop Christian and all the bishops of Canada who continue the work of reconciliation and healing with aboriginal Canadians.
We pray to the Lord.

For a lessening of aggression on the part of some nations that threaten the peace and survival of the world.
We pray to the Lord.

For families facing so much pressure from rising prices for food and housing and growing intrusion into family life by conflicting values imposed by popular culture.
We pray to the Lord.

For our relatives and friends of Acadian heritage as they celebrate their patronal feast of the Assumption of Mary, Star of the Sea.
We pray to the Lord.

For people who are ill, at home or in hospital and for anyone facing long waiting times for diagnosis and treatment.
We pray to the Lord.

For those who have died: Harold Fulton, Kevin Smith, Mildred Coyle, Gino Rego, Adrian Coleman, Pat (Lunney) McIntyre, Arlene Powell; and for families in mourning.
We pray to the Lord.

For Pope Francis who has brought great healing to our nations through his apologies and humble presence among us and for all Canadians who will continue the work of reconciliation.
We pray to the Lord.

For Bishop Christian and for his priests as they celebrate the feast of their patron, St. John Vianney on August 4th and for a generous response from young men to God’s call to priesthood.
We pray to the Lord.

For our Province of New Brunswick as we celebrate our provincial holiday on Monday and for all of our citizens deeply affected by rising costs for food and housing.
We pray to the Lord.

For the safety of all who are travelling this holiday weekend and for a safe and happy summer for our children and grandchildren.
We pray to the Lord.

For all who are ill and for the many who are waiting for diagnostic testing, treatment or surgery.
We pray to the Lord.

For those who have died: Mary Cormier, Douglas Enman, Butch Cogswell, Germaine Hachey, Ken St. Croix, Eleanor Horgan, Pat Gorman, Jerry Donovan, Dorothy Galbraith; and for people and families mourning the death of someone they love.
We pray to the Lord.

Holy Redeemer Mass Schedule for April 11-17.

Please note: The Mass scheduled for 9:00 am on Wednesday morning has been cancelled due to a funeral. However, you are welcome to attend the funeral Mass at 11:00 am.

Also, there will be no Tuesday evening Mass & Novena this week due to the Chrism Mass at the Cathedral.

Holy Redeemer Mass Schedule for April 4-10.

For Pope Francis in his constant rejection of war and his daily work and prayer on behalf of refugees as he provides for them and finds safe passages for them and as he consecrates the people of Ukraine and Russia to Mary on March 25^th.
We pray to the Lord.

For the intercession and protection of Saint Joseph, patron of our country, as we celebrate his feast, and as the millions of Canadians threatened by inflation and profiteering seek his aid, and as our Aboriginal groups prepare to meet Pope Francis.
We pray to the Lord.

For Bishop Christian beginning the ninth year of his Episcopal ministry and as he renews his prayers and energies in drawing our Diocesan family more closely together through Jesus who brings us to the Father.
We pray to the Lord.

For people still suffering lingering effects of COVID and its impact on our healthcare system and for all the sick in need of prayers.
We pray to the Lord.

For men and women who respond generously to the needs of the poor, the discouraged and lonely and may some of these see in their generous response the seed of a vocation to the priesthood or religious life.
We pray to the Lord.

For those who have died: Shirley Cook, Ronald Roy, Nancy McLaughlin, Gary Kelly, Brian McCarthy, Deborah Beckingham, Kulandai Theresa, Frances Barry, Olive Dunn, Carolyn Stewart, Roy Brideau, and for families and friends who mourn them.
We pray to the Lord.

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