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Introduction – Prayers Of The Faithful

The motto of St. F. X. University, familiar to many in Saint John, is “Quaecumquae Sunt Vera”. It translates “Whatsoever Things are True” and is taken from today’s second reading to the Philippians. St. Paul tells us not to be anxious in presenting our requests and petitions to God. When we do, the peace of God will be our safety and will guard our hearts and minds in Jesus.

Bishop Christian has made a similar appeal to us amidst the current anxiety and uncertainty produced by the pandemic. During the coming year the Bishop is asking each parish to consider initiatives in evangelization. He is also encouraging us to encounter Jesus through His Word and in the Sacraments. He is requesting that each parish allow for regular times of Eucharistic Adoration and to include prayers for vocations to the priesthood and religious life as an integral part of this devotion.

Generations have done this before us and they faced famine, epidemic, expulsion, colonial rule, the Depression and World Wars…. realities much more threatening than the COVID-19! And they made sure we could live the same vibrant faith! In thanksgiving for those we knew and loved and those we celebrate in memory and song we look forward to this effort together!

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Christmas Basket Collection

This weekend we begin our annual Christmas Basket collection.

Please enclose your donations in an envelope marked “Christmas Baskets” and place them in the collection. Please remember to include your name or envelope number on the envelope.

Holy Redeemer will send all of the donations we receive to the Christmas Exchange, who will distribute the funds among the few agencies able to take applications this year.

If you missed our announcement regarding Christmas Baskets, it is available HERE.

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Sunday Missals

Reminder: Due to COVID-19 we will NOT be selling 2020-2021 Sunday Missals in the church this year. We have ordered a LIMITED number of copies which will be available shortly. The cost remains at $5 per copy, which will need to be paid in advance. To reserve your copy, please use the form located HERE. If you know someone without internet access who uses an annual missal, please encourage them to call the parish office (653-6830) soon. Once our initial order is spoken for, we will not be ordering additional copies.

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Ushers

We still need additional ushers to assist us with the important responsibility of ensuring that we all safely comply with the province’s social distancing requirements. Ushers also aid in the orderly flow of people entering the church. If you feel you can help Msgr. Henneberry in this ministry, please email the parish office: holyredeemersj@gmail.com