Prayers Of The Faithful – March 19

For Pope Francis and the Church throughout the world as we honour St. Joseph, Patron of the Universal Church and of the Church in Canada.
We pray to the Lord.

For Bishop Christian as he celebrates the ninth anniversary of his ordination as Bishop this weekend.
We pray to the Lord.

For our Diocesan family as we gratefully remember the service of Bishop J. Edward Troy who has entered eternal life.
We pray to the Lord.

For the children and young adults in our Religious Education program preparing to receive the Sacraments and for their teachers and families.
We pray to the Lord.

For the poor and for families with children who face endless challenges providing housing and food and passing on our faith.
We pray to the Lord.

For any who are ill, at home or in hospital, and for individuals and families affected by mental illness or addiction.
We pray to the Lord.

For those who have died: Most Rev. J. Edward Troy, Mary Frawley, Filippo Rocca, Ann Green, Anita Barnes, John McAloon, Shirley Cormier, Marion Fitzpatrick, Joan Wall, Henrietta Hubbard, Lino Pascon, Helen Vickers, Frances Lamont; and for their families.
We pray to the Lord.

Diocesan Planning Study

Thanks to all who attended the listening session at St. Pius X last night.

Reminder:
The Diocese of Saint John is conducting a comprehensive planning study of the entire diocese to help gauge the interest and support for the Cathedral Restoration, an Endowment for Parish Evangelization Efforts, and Individual Parish Needs. If you receive a survey in the mail, you can complete it and return it to the diocese by mail or place it in the offertory basket anytime in March. In order to gather feedback, there will be listening sessions in the Saint John Region on the following dates:

Thursday, March 16, 7:00 pm – St. Stephen Church
Saturday, March 18, 1:30 pm – Our Lady of Perpetual Help
Sunday, March 19, 2:00 pm – Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception
Thursday, March 23, 7:00 pm – Our Lady of the Assumption (rescheduled from earlier date)

You can also participate online in the March 19 session at the Cathedral. Email nmazerolle@dioceseofsaintjohn.org to register.

If you would like to fill out the planning study survey online, you may do so at the link below:
https://bit.ly/3ZKWFYb