November 8

FOCAL POINT: “The fundamental motive for all the Congregation’s pastoral efforts in its parishes for the benefit of children and youth, will be the concern for the new person, reborn through the Sacrament of Baptism, the Christian’s first resurrection.” (Con. 214)   Deceased: Fr. Stanislaus Swierczek, 1969, Woodstock, USA   Birthday: Fr. Stanislaus Pankiewicz, 1958, […]

The Dedication of the Lateran Basilica

FOCAL POINT: “The formation of children and youth is accomplished through catechesis, retreats, liturgy and other pastoral means. All ministry should reflect the joy of the Paschal Mystery.” (Con. 214)   Deceased: Fr. Vincent Grzybowski, 1984, San Bernardino, USA Fr. Joseph Polinski, 1991, Des Plaines, USA Fr. Eugene Tyson, 2003, Chepstow, Canada Fr. Roman Lebiedziuk, […]

St. Leo the Great

FOCAL POINT: “The religious will help the laity to discover the power of the Holy Spirit working in the sacraments of Christian initiation, and in this way, introduce them to responsibility for the mission of the Church.” (Con. 198)   Deceased: Fr. Michael Jaglowicz, 1943, St. Mary, USA Fr. Leo Cukierski, 1958, Chicago, USA   […]

St. Martin of Tours – Remembrance Day

FOCAL POINT: Religious “will acknowledge the dignity of the role of the laity in the life of the Church, listening to their voice with fraternal concern and taking into account their desires, points of view, experience and competence.” (Con. 198)   Deceased: Br. Ignacy Kurowiak, 1935, Rome, Italy Fr. Edward Dentinger, 2003, Kitchener, Canada Fr. […]

Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time

FOCAL POINT: “The religious recognize that the laity have a specific ministry in the service of the Church, and they will therefore give them a free hand and encourage their initiative.” (Con. 198)   Deceased: Fr. Eugene Winkelman, 1965, Chicago, USA   For the conversion of sinners, and for all in affliction, temptation and agony. […]

November 13

FOCAL POINT: “They will provide opportunities for the religious education and continuing formation for the laity.” (Con. 198)   Deceased: Fr. Tadeusz Przybylowicz, 1984, Krakow, Poland Fr. Jerzy Jedynak, 2005, Krakow, Poland   For our members in the missions. For parents, relatives, friends and benefactors of the Congregation. For deceased members of the Congregation, and […]

November 14

FOCAL POINT: “The sick, the aged, the lonely and all people finding themselves in any other kind of need, await the special care and attention of the religious.” (Con. 215)   Deceased: Novice Teofil Kubik, 1902, Rome, Italy Fr. Francis Lapinski, 1991, Las Vegas, USA Fr. Alexander McCauley, 2013, Kitchener, Canada   Birthday: Fr. Sebastian […]

St. Albert the Great

FOCAL POINT: “Programs of sacramental and social ministry to the sick and elderly will constitute an integral part of the Resurrectionist parish apostolate.” (Con. 215)   Deceased: Br. Giuseppe Piciotti, 1896, Rome, Italy Fr. Jakub Panek, 1963, Rogoznik, Poland Fr. Edward Janas, 1995, Des Plaines, USA   For all who have recommended themselves to our […]

St. Gertrude and St. Margaret of Scotland

FOCAL POINT: “When united with the sufferings of Christ, their suffering has great value for the Church and for themselves since it can lead to their own participation in the glory of the resurrection.” (Con. 215)   Deceased: Br. Anthony Korzuchowski, 1920, Chicago, USA Fr. Joseph Hoffarth, 1949, Guelph, Canada Fr. Maciej Maciejewski, 1999, Krzemienca, […]

St. Elizabeth of Hungary

FOCAL POINT: “The parish is a community made up of smaller communities through which the faithful will be able to realize their responsibility for the Church.” (Con. 216)   Deceased: Fr. Joseph Sharfenberger, 1994, Louisville, USA   For vocations to the priesthood and consecrated life, especially to our Congregation. That the patron saint of nursing […]

The Dedication of the Basilicas of Saints Peter and Paul

FOCAL POINT: “The Congregation supports and encourages communities of the faithful. Such communities develop personal growth and promote friendship and cooperative efforts in the parish apostolate.” (Con. 216)   Deceased: FATHER PETER SEMENENKO, 1886, Paris, France Fr. Claire Girodat, 2016, Cambridge, Canada   Birthday: Fr. Kamil Brozyna, 1996, Poland   For the conversion of sinners, […]

Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time – World Day of the Poor

FOCAL POINT: “The center and source of true spiritual life among the members of the parish family is the liturgy, especially the Eucharist.” (Con. 217)   Deceased: Br. Francis Curtis, 1984, Brantford, Canada Fr. Joseph Korabik, 2011, Des Plaines, USA   For the Church, our Holy Father and the local ordinary. On this World Day […]