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On the Death of the Pope
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“News of the death of Pope Francis has been received with great sadness. Catholics, and non-Catholics around the world, have a profound appreciation for his papacy and his outstanding leadership. We mourn his loss and thank God for the humble witness he gave all of us.
Pope Francis boldly proclaimed that God’s mercy is the heart of the Gospel and that it is offered to everyone. In this Jubilee Year, he called us to be pilgrims of hope. He was a true pastor, a shepherd who cared for the flock, especially those who were poor and on the margins. In his own ministry, he constantly demonstrated the message he gave priests that they needed to have the “smell of the sheep”.After a Pope's death, the Catholic Church observes an ancient ritual known as the “novemdiales,” which calls for nine days of mourning. We encourage the faithful to set aside time every day for the nine-day scripture reading and prayers. Here are the mourning prayers for every day every day, which are the same as those said at each Mass, concluding on April 29th.
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A memorial Mass for Pope Francis will be celebrated by Bishop Fabbro at St, Peter’s Cathedral Basilica on Wednesday, April 30 at 7:00 p.m
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- Third Day - April 23
- Fourth Day - April 24
- Fifth Day - April 25
- Sixth Day- April 26
- Seventh Day - April 27
- Eighth Day - April 28
- Ninth Day - April 29
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Peter, the Unity of All the Church
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
A reading from a sermon by Saint Augustine
As you are aware, Jesus chose his disciples before his Passion and called them Apostles; and among these almost everywhere Peter alone deserved to represent the entire Church. And because of that role which he alone had, he merited to hear the words: To you I shall give the keys of the Kingdom of heaven. For it was not one man who received the keys, but the entire Church considered as one… Rightly then did the Lord after his Resurrection, entrust Peter with the feeding of his sheep. Yet he was not the only disciple to merit the feeding of the Lord’s sheep; but Christ in speaking only to one suggests the unity of all; and so he speaks to Peter, because Peter is first among the Apostles. (Sermo 295, nos. 2, 4)
Pause for silent prayer.
Pray one Our Father, Hail Mary, and Glory Be.
Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord. — And let perpetual light shine upon him. O God, who chose your servant Pope Francis from among your Priests and endowed him with pontifical dignity in the apostolic priesthood, grant, we pray, that he may also be admitted to their company forever.
Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
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Authentic Teacher of the Faith
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
A reading from the Catechism of the Catholic Church The Roman Pontiff and the bishops are “authentic teachers, that is, teachers endowed with the authority of Christ, who preach the faith to the people entrusted to them, the faith to be believed and put into practice” (Lumen gentium, 25). The ordinary and universal Magisterium of the Pope and the bishops in communion with him teach the faithful the truth to believe, the charity to practice, the beatitude to hope for.
Pause for silent prayer.
Pray one Our Father, Hail Mary, and Glory Be.
Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord. — And let perpetual light shine upon him.
O God, who in your wondrous providence (no. 2034) chose your servant Pope Francis to preside over your Church, grant, we pray, that, having served as the Vicar of your Son on earth, he may be welcomed by him into eternal glory.
Who lives and reigns forever and ever. Amen.
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“Strengthen Your Brothers...”
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
A reading from the holy Gospel according to Luke.
Jesus said, “Simon, Simon, behold Satan has demanded to sift all of you like wheat, but I have prayed that your own faith may not fail; and once you have turned back, you must strengthen your brothers.” Peter said to him, “Lord, I am prepared to go to prison and to die with you.” But Jesus replied, “I tell you, Peter, before the cock crows this day, you will deny three times that you know me.”
Pause for silent prayer.
Pray one Our Father, Hail Mary, and Glory Be.
Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord. — And let perpetual light shine upon him. Grant, we pray, O Lord, that the soul of Francis, your servant and Priest, whom you honored with sacred office while he lived in this world, may exult for ever in the glorious home of heaven.
Through Christ our Lord. Amen. (22:31-34)
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The Petrine Ministry of Mercy
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
A reading from the Encyclical Ut unum sint by Pope Saint John Paul II
As the heir to the mission of Peter in the Church, which has been made fruitful by the blood of the Princes of the Apostles, the Bishop of Rome exercises a ministry originating in the manifold mercy of God… The authority proper to this ministry is completely at the service of God’s merciful plan, and it must always be seen in this perspective. Its power is explained from this perspective. Associating himself with Peter’s threefold profession of love, which corresponds to the earlier threefold denial, his Successor knows that he must be a sign of mercy. His is a ministry of mercy, born of an act of Christ's own mercy… The Church of God is called by Christ to manifest to a world ensnared by its sins and evil designs that, despite everything, God in his mercy can convert hearts to unity and enable them to enter into communion with him.
Pause for silent prayer.
Pray one Our Father, Hail Mary, and Glory Be.
Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord. — And let perpetual light shine upon him. Grant, we pray, almighty God, (nos. 92-93) that the soul of your departed servant Pope Francis, to whom you committed the care of your family, may, with the manifold fruit of his labors, enter into the eternal gladness of his Lord.
Who lives and reigns for ever and ever. Amen.
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The First of the Apostles
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
A reading from the holy Gospel according to Matthew, Jesus summoned his Twelve disciples and gave them authority over unclean spirits to drive them out and to cure every disease and every illness. The names of the Twelve Apostles are these: first, Simon called Peter, and his brother Andrew; James, the son of Zebedee, and his brother John; Philip and Bartholomew, Thomas and Matthew the tax collector; James, the son of Alphaeus, and Thaddeus; Simon the Cananean, and Judas Iscariot who betrayed him.
Pause for silent prayer.
Pray one Our Father, Hail Mary, and Glory Be.
Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord. — And let perpetual light shine upon him. O God, faithful rewarder of souls, (10:1-4) grant that your departed servant Pope Francis, whom you made successor of Peter and shepherd of your Church, may happily enjoy for ever in your presence in heaven the mysteries of your grace and compassion, which he faithfully ministered on earth.
Through Christ our Lord. Amen
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Union of Pope and Bishops
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
A reading from the Dogmatic Constitution on the Church Lumen gentium.
This collegial union [of bishops] is apparent also in the mutual relations of the individual bishops with particular churches and with the universal Church. The Roman Pontiff, as the successor of Peter, is the perpetual and visible principle and foundation of unity of both the bishops and of the faithful. The individual bishop, however, is the visible principle and foundation of unity in his particular church, fashioned after the model of the universal Church. In and from such individual churches there comes into being the one and only Catholic Church. For this reason each individual bishop represents his own church, but all of them together in union with the Pope represent the entire Church joined in the bond of peace, love, and unity.
Pause for silent prayer.
Pray one Our Father, Hail Mary, and Glory Be.
Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord. — And let perpetual light shine upon him.
O God, immortal shepherd of souls, look on your people’s prayers and grant that your servant Pope Francis, who presided over your Church in charity, may, with the flock entrusted to his care, receive from your mercy the reward of a faithful steward.
Through Christ our Lord. Amen. (no. 23) 10
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Successor to the Apostle Peter
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
A reading from a letter to the Corinthians by Pope Saint Clement
I Having received their orders, the Apostles went out, fully convinced by the Resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ, trusting the word of God, and assured by the Holy Spirit. They went out proclaiming that the Kingdom of God was at hand throughout the countryside and in the cities. They tested in the Spirit the first fruits of their preaching, and appointed them to be bishops and deacons for those who would later come to believe… Our Apostles knew also, through our Lord Jesus Christ, that there would be strife over the office of the episcopate. And so with perfect foresight, when they ordained those men, the Apostles gave them the mandate that when they pass away other proven men should succeed them in their ministry.
Pause for silent prayer.
Pray one Our Father, Hail Mary, and Glory Be.
Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord. — And let perpetual light shine upon him. Hear with favor our prayers, which we humbly offer, O Lord, (42:3-4; 44:1-2) for the salvation of the soul of Francis, your servant and Priest, that he, who
devoted a faithful ministry to your name, may rejoice in the perpetual company of your Saints.
Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
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Full Time Bookkeeper
The Erie Tri-County Catholic Family of Parishes is seeking a full-time bookkeeper. The details are at this link https://dol.ca/bookkeeper-erie-tri-county
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Vacation Bible School Camp Coordinator
Our Family of Parishes has secured funding for a youth (age 18-30) for 180 hours at $18/hour. The employment will begin in May and time will be allotted based on the needs of the program with a full commitment to all training, set up and the entire week of Vacation Bible School July 7-11, 2025. Responsibilities include coordinating and managing all the centers and volunteers, creating opening and closing gatherings, training youth group leaders, and ensuring a vibrant faith-filled week for all participants and volunteers. If you are creative, organized, very good with time management, enjoy working with children, high school youth and adults, proficient with Microsoft Office 365, and can articulate and support the Catholic faith to both young children and youth, please submit your resume to [email protected] no later than May 9, 2025.
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During Easter, Encounter Jesus in a new way
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Family Day with Blessed Carlo POSTPONED
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In light of the recent passing of Pope Francis and the postponement of the canonization of Blessed Carlo Acutis, our seven Families of Parishes have made the decision to postpone the celebrations that were scheduled to take place at our parish locations on Sunday, April 27th. We will await further communication from the Vatican regarding the rescheduled date for the canonization and will update our plans accordingly. We appreciate your understanding and prayers during this time of mourning and reflection for our global Church family.
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Jubilee 2025
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The 2025 Jubilee officially opened on December 24, 2024, at 7 pm, with the rite of Opening of the Holy Door of the Papal Basilica of St. Peter by the Holy Father. In our Family of parishes, by Pope Francis' request, we marked the beginning of the Jubilee Year on the Feast of the Holy Family Masses, the weekend of December 28/29, 2025.
What is the Jubilee?
“Jubilee” is the name given to a particular year; the name comes from the instrument used to mark its launch. In this case, the instrument in question is the yobel, the ram's horn, used to proclaim the Day of Atonement (Yom Kippur). This (Jewish) holiday occurs every year, but it takes on special significance when it marks the beginning of a Jubilee year. We can find an early indication of it in the Bible: a Jubilee year was to be marked every 50 years since this would be an “extra” year, one which would happen every seven weeks of seven years, i.e., every 49 years (cf. Leviticus 25:8-13). Even though it wasn’t easy to organize, it was intended to be marked as a time to re-establish a proper relationship with God, with one another, and with all of creation, and involved the forgiveness of debts, the return of misappropriated land, and a fallow period for the fields.When is the Jubilee Celebrated?
In 1300, Pope Boniface VIII called the first Jubilee, also known as a “Holy Year,” since it is a time in which God’s holiness transforms us. The frequency of Holy Years has changed over time: at first, they were celebrated every 100 years; later, in 1343 Pope Clement VI reduced the gap between Jubilees to every 50 years, and in 1470 Pope Paul II made it every 25 years. There have also been “extraordinary” Holy Years: for example, in 1933 Pope Pius XI chose to commemorate the 1900th anniversary of the Redemption, and in 2015 Pope Francis proclaimed the Year of Mercy as an extraordi nary jubilee. The way in which Jubilee Years are marked has also changed through the centuries: originally the Holy Year consisted of a pilgrimage to the Roman Basilicas of St. Peter and St. Paul, later other signs were added, such as the Holy Door. By partici pating in the Holy Year, one is granted a plenary indulgence.
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Monday, April 28, 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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Friday, May 2, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
This new Friday evening Bible study will run from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm each Friday at the Father Langan Parish Centre and the readings will be the Mass Readings for the following Sunday. Please come and enjoy the experience.Read More -
Saturday, May 3, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Join us in our prayer gathering that we call The Feast as we unpack how we can always experience God’s love and presence, even during our dry moments. It is open to all, and WORSHIP begins at 2 pm and goes on until 4 pm at the Parish Centre.Read More -
Monday, May 5, 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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