Saturday – April 25th – 5:00 pm – Mass of Thanksgiving
Sunday – April 26th – 11:00 am – All Parishioners Sunday – April 26th – 5:00 pm – Late Tom Lasaga Monday – April 27th – 9:30 am – Late Alice Anderson
Tuesday – April 28th – 9:30 am – Late Austin Hayes
Wednesday – April 29th – 9:30 am – Late Percy Joyce
Thursday – April 30th 9:30 am – Late Joyce Audeau
Friday – May 1st – 9:30 am – Late Lou Alteen
Saturday – May 2nd – 9:30 am – Late Stella Lee
IN SYMPATHY:
Sympathy is extended to the family and friends of Leo Companion and Alice Anderson who have recently died. Let us remember them at prayer.
HOLY REDEEMER FUNDRAISER:
June Calendar Ticket Draw – Tickets are $10.00 each and available at the Parish ofice or from Marjorie Deckert 632-2051. Please support this fundraiser by helping to sell tickets and also buying a ticket.
POOR BOX COLLECTION:
Will be held during this weekend’s Masses. Members of St Vincent de Paul will be at the entrances to accept your donation. Thank you for your donation.
DAY OF MOURNING CEREMONY:
The Corner Brook and District Labour Council will hold a National Day of Mourning Ceremony at St John Anglican Cathedral on Main Street Tuesday, April 28th at 2:00 pm.
BAPTISM PREPARATION:
Will be held on Monday, May 11th at 6:30 pm at the Cathedral for parents and God-parents. Please contact the Parish Ofice to register.
PARISH CENSUS Continues:
If you have not yet updated your contact information, there’s still time to do so. Paper copies are still available at the two entrances of the parking lot – just fill them in and drop them in the collection basket. The QR code is also still available for those who wish to register digitally. If you know of anyone who is unable to get to church for a form, please take one for them and then bring them back. Having the correct information is important so that all parishioners can be contacted with important information, such as the recent closure of the Cathedral for maintenance issues and the alternate location of daily and weekend Masses for the duration. Your cooperation and assistance in this important initiative is very much appreciated.
COMMUNITY FUNDRAISER:
St Basil Indian Orthodox Church is holding a cultural day fundraiser (Harvestia 2026) at St Michael’s Anglican Church – 22 Park Drive on Saturday, May 2nd from 4 to 10 pm, on a drop in basis. Please come and enjoy the cultural food, entertainment, games and activities (entry is free – games, activities and food are available through a coupon system). If you would like to add to the musical, theatrical or artistic programming, please contact the organizers at 1 709-216-9151 or 1 709-216-6228.
FAMILY CATECHETICS:
Is an ongoing Faith formation program for families that helps form studentsinto prayerful, committed Christians who give witness to the Faith of the Church. With their families, students learn about many areas of their Faith. Sacramental formation is included throughout the journey for those who have not yet received the Sacraments of Reconciliation and Eucharist. Our program runs from Kindergarten to Year 6, in addition to the two years of preparation to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation. Contact angie.dolomount@gmail.com or 709-631-4543 (text/call) with any questions.
ST VINCENT DE PAUL ACTIVITY REPORT:
Between March 1 and 31, we made 15 furniture deliveries and picked up 24 furniture donations. 9 Mattresses, 7 boxsprings, 3 dressers, 5 kitchen tables and 14 kitchen chairs were distributed amount many other items. Storage cleanup, furniture repair, bagging of bedding and other tasks were also looked after. Our volunteers contributed a total of 67 hours during the month. We are grateful as always for your donations and to our volunteers for their time and effort.
Mary’s Kitchen: SSVP volunteers were on hand last month to ensure those attending were served delicious hot meals and desserts. Your continuing contributions to the Poor Box Collection and the Society as a whole enable us to serve an average of 25-35 guests each Friday. Thanks and appreciation as always.
EASTER FLOWERS WERE DONATED:
In memory of Michael MacInnis from the family; Wynanne Downer and Joan MacDonald from Susan; Robert and Phyllis Crockwell from Carolyn; deceased members of the Kawaja and Meaney families from Mary Catherine; John and Annie Kelly, Michael and Cyril, Michael and Elizabeth Kelly and Jean and deceased members of the Kelly and Lavers families from Sharon, Bruce and family; Thersa, Anges, William, Peter, Helen and Claudia Langer from Lawrence; deceased members of the Cahill and Warren families from Regina and Larry; Charlie Renouf from Margaret and Carol Ann; in honour of Robert (Robby) Bennett from Carol Ann; in honour of Verna Brake from Craig Brake; in memory of Cora Ochoa and Sr Kieran Seaward; Thomas Lasaga from Elsie; Gerald and Sheila Young from Vickie; Carlton and Geraldine Foley from Margaret Critch; Cyril French from Grace; Blackmore and Basha family from Maureen; Lee and Nichols family from Eva Joan Lee; Marjorie Gibbons from Seumas, Denise and Sean; Maurice Boland from Uriel, Terry and Cindy; George Boljkovac from Margaret, Alison and Danny
IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY SCHOOL:
Is a privately funded school dedicated to educational excellence in a Christian environment. It is operated independently of the Diocese of Corner Brook and Labrador by the Catholic School Foundation for Corner Brook inc. For information about the school and its mission go online at www.ihmsc
