Prayers Of The Faithful – April 11

For Pope Francis as he calls the Church to pray during April for people denied basic human rights and for people who work and fight to defend them.
We pray to the Lord.

For Bishop Christian and his priests who will bring a message of the Divine Mercy to everyone on this Divine Mercy Sunday.
We pray to the Lord.

For people living with cancer and for their families and caregivers, and for people who work to find a cure for this disease.
We pray to the Lord.

For a continued successful program of vaccination as we work together to end the power of the pandemic over our lives.
We pray to the Lord.

For the poor and hungry, especially children, and for the generous people who have tried to provide for them under the current difficult situation.
We pray to the Lord.

For your special intentions and for your children and grandchildren.
We pray to the Lord.

For those who have died: Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, Bert Davidson, Judith Arthurs, Jennifer Calhoun, Kayne Crothers, and for their relatives and friends.
We pray to the Lord.

Prayers Of The Faithful – Holy Thursday

For Pope Francis, Bishop Christian, Monsignor Henneberry and all priests and deacons as we recall Jesus’ gift of the Priesthood to the Church.
We pray to the Lord.

For Catholics throughout the world unable to receive Holy Communion this Holy Thursday and Easter because of pandemic restrictions or the shortage of priests to serve them.
We pray to the Lord.

For people who have become separated from our faith community and the Eucharist, especially members of our families, that they may once again join us at the Lord’s Table.
We pray to the Lord.

For the poor and homeless, for widows and orphans and for sick and discouraged and lonely people, that we may provide for them as we are able in imitation of Christ’s example of humble service.
We pray to the Lord.

For people you have carried here in your heart and in your memories, and for each of you and your particular needs.
We pray to the Lord.

For those who have died, during this past year, that God will gather them at the Banquet Table in Heaven.
We pray to the Lord.

Easter Flowers

Donations in memory of loved ones may be placed in an envelope and dropped in the offertory by tomorrow, Sunday, March 28. Please put your name and envelope number, together with the name(s) of those being remembered, on the outside of the envelope. Your loved ones will be prayed for at the Easter vigil on Saturday, April 3, and remembered at all Masses during the Easter season.

If you aren’t attending Mass in person, you can also make your donation via e-Transfer using stpiusx@nb.aibn.com as the contact. Please add the names of your loved ones in the message field. No security question is required.

Adoration

The number of people at Monday afternoon Adoration has been slowly trending downward. Fr. Stephen has decided that if attendance does not improve in the coming weeks that he will be discontinuing his weekly Holy Hour.

Adoration is held weekly from 3 pm – 4 pm (doors open at 2:45 pm). If you wish to register to attend you may do so HERE.

Prayers Of The Faithful – March 14

For Pope Francis, who brought hope to the people of Iraq, as he continues to draw attention to the kidnapping of young girls and women to be sold into slavery.
We pray to the Lord.

For Church agencies at work in poor and hostile countries and for generous support of the Collection for Development and Peace.
We pray to the Lord.

For our country as we celebrate the feast of our patron St. Joseph and for his intercession for families as government and culture challenge the authority of parents to teach and protect children.
We pray to the Lord.

For Bishop Christian and our Diocesan family as we celebrate the feast of St. Patrick, our secondary patron, and for all people of Irish heritage.
We pray to the Lord.

For workers and small business owners impacted by COVID 19 and for families and seniors still living with so many restrictions.
We pray to the Lord.

For anyone who is ill at home or in hospital, especially those awaiting surgery or undergoing treatment for cancer.
We pray to the Lord.

For those who have died: Sister Thérèse Kergoat SCIC, Phyllis Donkin, Edmund Parks, Real Deschenes, Paula Melanson, Tammy Lanteigne, Bunnie Campbell; that they may enjoy refreshment, light and peace in the Kingdom of Heaven.
We pray to the Lord.

Mass Invitations

Our weekly invitations to Mass have all been sent out. Unfortunately, even with the increase in the number of people allowed in the church, we still can’t accommodate everyone each weekend. Those that weren’t invited this weekend will be the first parishioners invited next weekend.

Again, we have to stress how important it is for you to respond to both email and phone invitations, even if you aren’t going to be able to come that weekend. If we know you can’t attend, that means that we have an additional spot to offer to someone else.

Prayers Of The Faithful – January 24

For Pope Francis who calls us to a better knowledge of the Holy Bible on this Sunday dedicated to the Word of God.
We pray to the Lord.

For Bishop Christian, his priests and catechists as they teach our Diocesan family to make God’s Word part of our daily lives.
We pray to the Lord.

For all Christians that they may bear witness together to Jesus’ desire that “all would abide in His love and bear much fruit”.
We pray to the Lord.

For people of every nation affected by the pandemic and especially for our province now under severe restrictions.
We pray to the Lord.

For the safety and health of our children and grandchildren attending school as they trust in God’s care and Providence.
We pray to the Lord.

For the poor and homeless most affected by the pandemic and for the poorer nations who are outbid by richer nations for vaccines.
We pray to the Lord.

For people in hospital and long term care and for people shut in and lonely at home.
We pray to the Lord.

For those who have died: Sonny London, Al Cormier, Marjorie Johnston, Joseph Wilson, Marguerite Godin, Katherine Davis, and for families in mourning who are unable to gather for funeral rites and burial.
We pray to the Lord.