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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260411
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260412
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SUMMARY:Saint Stanislaus
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \n“We exclude undertaking any work merely for the sake of gain\, keeping in mind Christ’s words: ‘Seek first the Father’s kingdom over you\, His way of holiness\, and all these things will be given you besides. (Matthew 6:33).’” (Con. 27) \n  \nDeceased:\nFr. Konstanty Kertev\, 1906\, Adrianople\, Bulgaria\nFr. Hubert Aeymans\, 1928\, Mentorella\, Italy\nFr. Edmund Raczka\, 1983\, Chicago\, USA\nFr. Feliks Kopydlowski\, 1997\, Mentorella\, Italy \n  \nBirthdays:\nFr. Adam P. Blyszcz\, 1968\, Poland \n  \n\nThat as Resurrectionists\, we may be people who not only understand but also live the Paschal Mystery.\nFor the Anglican community of the Congregation of the Resurrection and their efforts to achieve Christian unity.\nFor the people of Poland as they celebrate the feast of Saint Stanislaus.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“The Risen Lord brings hope\, understanding\, healing and reconciliation through our efforts.” (Witnesses to the Resurrection\, 4)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/april-11/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260412
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260413
DTSTAMP:20260403T133740
CREATED:20230105T205953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240208T151811Z
UID:6061-1775952000-1776038399@resurrectionists.ca
SUMMARY:April 12
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \n“We do not judge the worth of our brothers or our own worth in terms of financial remuneration we receive for our work.” (Con. 27) \n  \nDeceased:\nFr. Konstanty Czorba\, 1927\, Rome\, Italy\nFr. Wilbert Mayer\, 1964\, Kitchener\, Canada\nFr. Jerzy Mrowczynski\, 2008\, Radziwillow\, Poland\nFr. Walter Schnarr\, 2015\, Kitchener\, Canada \n  \nOrdination:\nFr. Joseph Malczyk\, 1969\, USA\nFr. Steven Bartczyszyn\, 1986\, USA \n  \n\nFor parents\, relatives\, friends\, benefactors\, and for all those who have recommended themselves to our prayers.\nFor the grace to be men of hope in a dark-filled world.\nFor the gift of wisdom for our superiors.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“The gift (charism) which Bogdan Janski and his disciples received from the Holy Spirit for the good of the Church and human society finds its expression in the Christian virtue of hope.” (A Vision of Hope\, 3) \n 
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/april-12/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260413
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260414
DTSTAMP:20260403T133740
CREATED:20230105T210159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240208T151929Z
UID:6064-1776038400-1776124799@resurrectionists.ca
SUMMARY:Saint Martin I
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \n“We recognize that the waste of time\, the lack of concern for community property or the incurring of unnecessary expenses is contrary to the spirit of poverty.” (Con. 27) \n  \nDeceased:\nFr. Raymond Golubski\, 1973\, Chicago\, USA \n  \n\nFor the superior general\, the ‘Father of the whole Congregation.’\nThat the general curia may function as a unifying force and continue to promote the awareness of our being an international community.\nFor those who are called to shepherd the Church\, and today we pray especially for Pope Saint Martin I.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“All that we are and have is to be used in loving service to God’s people.” (Provincial Statute\, 6)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/april-13/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260414
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260415
DTSTAMP:20260403T133740
CREATED:20230105T210413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240208T152008Z
UID:6067-1776124800-1776211199@resurrectionists.ca
SUMMARY:Third Sunday of Easter
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \n“Money received by religious as pension\, insurance benefits\, social security or other benefits belongs to the Congregation.” (Con. 37) \n  \nDeceased:\nFr. Franciszek Siara\, 1945\, Radziwillow\, Poland \n  \nBirthdays:\nFr. Paul Smith\, 1976\, USA \n  \n\nFor growth in our trust\, acceptance and affirmation of one another within community.\nFor the Church\, our Holy Father and our local ordinary.\nFor vocations to the Congregation of the Resurrection.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“All sectors of the Congregation will look for opportunities to celebrate and share in community the joys and fruits of our apostolic work.” (Witnesses to the Resurrection\, 2) \n 
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/april-14/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260415
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260416
DTSTAMP:20260403T133740
CREATED:20230105T210524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240208T152037Z
UID:6070-1776211200-1776297599@resurrectionists.ca
SUMMARY:April 15
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \n“The religious will not use poverty as an excuse to neglect his obligation to pay a just wage and to observe just practices with those whom he employs.” (Con. 38) \n  \nDeceased:\nFr. Aleksander Jelowicki\, 1877\, Rome\, Italy\nBr. Klemens Klosowski\, 2021\, Slupsk\, Poland \n  \nBirthdays:\nFr. Maciej Braun\, 1977\, Poland \n  \n\nThat prayerful reflection upon our charism and mission may help us to discern what the Holy Spirit is saying to us today.\nFor our country\, for justice and peace.\nFor all Resurrectionists throughout the world.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“As witnesses of the presence of the Risen Lord\, we enrich the laity through our encounters with them\, and that they\, in turn\, enrich us through these same encounters\, encouraging and challenging us to live our charism and vows with passion and fidelity.” (Witnesses to the Resurrection\, 1)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/april-15/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260416
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260417
DTSTAMP:20260403T133740
CREATED:20230105T210639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240208T152113Z
UID:6073-1776297600-1776383999@resurrectionists.ca
SUMMARY:April 16
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \n“The practice of social justice includes the observance of civil law when it is just.” (Con. 39) \n  \nDeceased:\nBr. Ludwik Skorski\, 1928\, Rome\, Italy\nFr. Julian Kalbarczyk\, 1983\, Warsaw\, Poland \n  \nBirthdays:\nFr. Stefan Koperek\, 1938\, Poland \n  \n\nThat in areas of formation we may place greater stress on loving one another than on performance or meeting expectations.\nFor the Church\, and for our Holy Father.\nFor vocations to the Congregation of the Resurrection.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“Religious formation is an invitation to locate our personal growth within the communal matrix of a religious institute\, to see the world in ways that are colored not only by our own personal history\, but also by the accumulated wisdom\, customs\, insights and values flowing from the institute’s past history and present reality.” (Formation Policies and Procedures\, 8) \n 
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/april-16/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260417
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260418
DTSTAMP:20260403T133740
CREATED:20230105T212757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230105T212757Z
UID:6076-1776384000-1776470399@resurrectionists.ca
SUMMARY:St. Kateri Tekakwitha (Protectress of Canada)
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \n“The religious considers that the use of privileges of class and status in order to be exempted from the observance of laws is an abuse.” (Con. 39) \n  \nDeceased:\nFr. Rafael Peev\, 1983\, Burgas\, Bulgaria\nFr. Charles Schoenbaechler\, 2013\, Louisville\, USA \n  \nOrdination:\nFr. Stephen Glab\, 1982\, USA\nFr. Robert Rapinczuk\, 2004\, Poland \n  \n\nThat true to its charism\, the Congregation of the Resurrection may proclaim the Paschal Mystery as much by what it is as by what it does.\nIn thanksgiving for the gift of St. Kateri Tekakwitha to the people of Canada.\nFor those who pray for us and our ministries.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“As Resurrectionists\, we recognize what a grace it would be for the life and vocations of our Congregation if one of our members who has gone before us were canonized.” (Witnesses to the Resurrection\, 14)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/st-kateri-tekakwitha-protectress-of-canada/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260418
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260419
DTSTAMP:20260403T133740
CREATED:20230109T201804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230109T201804Z
UID:6152-1776470400-1776556799@resurrectionists.ca
SUMMARY:Blessed Marie-Anne Blondin
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \n“By the vow of obedience\, we unite ourselves in spirit with Christ who came into the world to fulfill the will of His Father\, to whom He was obedient unto death.” (Con. 40) \n  \nDeceased:\nBr. Czeslaw Bak\, 1916\, Poznan\, Poland \n  \n\nFor heath\, spiritual growth and for all the intentions of members of our Congregation.\nFor the Sisters of St. Anne of Canada who celebrate Blessed Marie-Anne Blondin today.\nFor vocations to the Congregation of the Resurrection.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“The norms for community living require that all members\, especially those who belong to the same house\, share as much of their lives as possible with other members of the community.” (Provincial Statute\, 44a)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/blessed-marie-anne-blondin/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260419
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260420
DTSTAMP:20260403T133740
CREATED:20230109T202506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230109T202506Z
UID:6155-1776556800-1776643199@resurrectionists.ca
SUMMARY:April 19
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \n“Christ is our most perfect model of obedience.” (Con. 40) \n  \nDeceased:\nCl. Stefan Witwicki\, 1847\, Rome\, Italy\nFr. John Piechowski\, 1921\, Chicago\, USA\nBr. Mikolaj Hudyn\, 1931\, Lwow\, Poland\nFr. Francis Dembinski\, 1935\, Chicago\, USA \n  \nBirthdays:\nFr. Dariusz Schutzki\, 1964\, Poland \n  \n\nThat by our own lives and by the quality of our love in community we may give witness to the fact that Christ is alive and present in the world today.\nFor fidelity to our charism and religious vows.\nThat the Easter Season may continue to reveal the transforming power of God’s love made visible in the rising of Jesus from the dead.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“All sectors of the Congregation are encouraged to continue the development of ‘communities of the Risen Lord’ that would enable us to share our Resurrection charism and mission with the laity\, while being open to the transformative gifts that they offer us through collaboration.” (Witnesses to the Resurrection\, 3)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/april-19/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260420
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260421
DTSTAMP:20260403T133740
CREATED:20230109T204234Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230109T204234Z
UID:6158-1776643200-1776729599@resurrectionists.ca
SUMMARY:April 20
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \n“Inspired by His example and by the grace of the Holy Spirit\, we offer our own will to God the Father and\, in a spirit of faith\, to our superior\, whom we consider His representative on earth.” (Con. 40) \n  \nDeceased:\nBr. Jozef Gesikowski\, 1974\, Poznan\, Poland\nFr. Stanley Smuda\, 1975\, Des Plaines\, USA\nFr. Valentine Lesiak\, 1976\, Chicago\, USA\nBr. Antoni Hlebowicz\, 1993\, Zlocieniec\, Poland \n  \n\nFor our superiors in their role of leadership\, that they may find validation and support in their religious brothers.\nFor the Church\, our Holy Father and our local ordinary.\nFor our parishioners\, students and co-workers.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“The Congregation was founded to assist its members to grow in holiness.” (Resurrectionist Formation\, 177) \n 
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/april-20/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260421
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260422
DTSTAMP:20260403T133740
CREATED:20230109T205024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240208T152301Z
UID:6161-1776729600-1776815999@resurrectionists.ca
SUMMARY:Fourth Sunday of Easter & World Day of Prayer for Vocations
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \n“By the vow of obedience\, we are obligated to obey the commands of our proper superior in matters that refer either directly or indirectly to the life of the Congregation\, that is\, to the observance of the vows\, Constitutions and Statutes.” (Con. 41) \n  \nDeceased:\nBr. Jan Fialkowski\, 1943\, Rome\, Italy\nFr. Franciszek Pieczynski\, 1952\, Krakow\, Italy \n  \nBirthdays:\nFr. Piotr Starmach\, 1974\, Poland\nCl. Gervas Kahabi Syrilo\, 1999\, Tanzania \n  \n\nThat as a community\, we may be generous in our response to the cry of the poor.\nFor our deceased members\, and for all of our parents\, relatives\, friends and benefactors who have died believing in the Resurrection.\nAs we pray on this day for vocations to the Church we pray especially for vocations to the Congregation.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“All members will have a spiritual director or spiritual companion who will help them reflect upon their faith and assist them with discernment in individual and communal matters.” (Witnesses to the Resurrection\, 2) \n 
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/st-anselm/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260422
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260423
DTSTAMP:20260403T133740
CREATED:20230109T205718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240208T152334Z
UID:6164-1776816000-1776902399@resurrectionists.ca
SUMMARY:April 22
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \n“By our profession of obedience\, we make ourselves totally available to the Church through the Congregation for bringing to completion the salvific mission of Christ\, which He has entrusted to His Church.” (Con. 42) \n  \nDeceased:\nFr. John Fehrenbach\, 1935\, St. Agatha\, Canada\nBr. Francesco Mastropietro\, 1939\, Rome\, Italy\nFr. Ignacy Grzybowski\, 1969\, Grudziadz\, Poland\nFr. Fabian Dietrich\, 1976\, St. Mary\, USA\nFr. Edwin Zygmunt\, 1987\, Chicago\, USA \n  \nOrdination:\nFr. Jacek Junak\, 1995\, USA\nFr. Mariusz Mazur\, 1995\, Poland\nFr. Krzysztof Mietki\, 1995\, Poland\nFr. Antonio Motyka\, 1995\, Poland \n  \n\nFor the members of our local communities as they encourage and support one another in pursuit of their spiritual and apostolic goals.\nFor those who were at one time members of the Congregation of the Resurrection.\nFor the gift of Resurrection upon all who have died.\nFor our Jewish brothers and sisters who begin Jewish Passover (Pesach) at sundown today.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“Religious life is a public\, ecclesial proclamation that the values of the Risen Lord\, proclaimed in the Scriptures\, will be lived by a consecrated group for the church\, world and themselves.” (Formation Policies and Procedures\, 6)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/april-22/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260423
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260424
DTSTAMP:20260403T133740
CREATED:20230109T211227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240208T152436Z
UID:6167-1776902400-1776988799@resurrectionists.ca
SUMMARY:Sts. Adalbert and George
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \n“By bringing about a unity of purpose and action\, this vow [obedience] renders our apostolic life more fruitful.” (Con. 42) \n  \nDeceased:\nFr. Victor Killoran\, 1993\, Waterloo\, Canada\nFr. Stefan Psuty\, 2012\, Poznan\, Poland \n  \nBirthdays:\nFr. Adao Swatek\, 1949\, Brazil\nFr. Jacek Junak\, 1969\, USA \n  \nOrdination:\nFr. Jaroslaw Plaza\, 2005\, Poland \n  \n\nFor the members of our local communities as they strive to bring the care\, compassion and forgiveness of Christ to one another.\nFor parents\, relatives\, friends and benefactors\, and for those who have recommended themselves to our prayers.\nFor the communion of Saints\, may their example inspire us to ever-deeper faith\, and today we especially seek the intercession of Saints Adalbert and George\, both martyrs for the faith.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“All apostolic endeavors of the Congregation begin from [a] place of intimacy with the Risen Lord and flow into sharing this relationship with our broken world.” (Witnesses to the Resurrection\, 10)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/april-23/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260424
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260425
DTSTAMP:20260403T133740
CREATED:20230109T211415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230109T211415Z
UID:6170-1776988800-1777075199@resurrectionists.ca
SUMMARY:St. Fidelis of Sigmaringen
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \n“In the same way\, it [obedience] strengthens the bonds of our common life.” (Con. 42) \n  \nDeceased:\nFr. Benno Graf\, 1986\, Kitchener\, Canada \n  \n\nThat the members of the general council may be men of the spirit and demonstrate a truly universal outlook as they assist the superior general in governing the entire Congregation.\nFor deceased parents\, relatives\, friends and benefactors\, and for the one who will die first among us.\nFor greater devotion to Our Lady as a model of all that we are called to do and be as Resurrectionists.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“Pope Francis encourages us to see the quest for harmony in the common life as the way to true healing.” (Witnesses to the Resurrection\, 4) \n 
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/st-fidelis-of-sigmaringen/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260425
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260426
DTSTAMP:20260403T133740
CREATED:20230109T211612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240208T152519Z
UID:6173-1777075200-1777161599@resurrectionists.ca
SUMMARY:St. Mark the Evangelist
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \n“It [obedience] is also a response to Christ’s invitation to share in His Paschal Mystery because when we sacrifice our will to the Father\, we die to self and rise to a new life in which we accept Christ as Lord and Master.” (Con. 42) \n  \nDeceased:\nFr. Jan Hempel\, 1881\, Zapalow\, Poland\nFr. Steven Kowalczyk\, 1950\, Chicago\, USA \n  \nOrdination:\nFr. Alexander Prosche\, 2009\, Poland \n  \n\nFor continued growth in the prayer life of the community.\nFor our members in the missions.\nFor blessings upon all people and institutions under the patronage of St. Mark.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“Community life is an appropriate environment for personal development and for living the religious vows.” (Resurrectionist Formation\, 159) \n 
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/st-mark/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260426
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260427
DTSTAMP:20260403T133740
CREATED:20230109T211757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230109T211757Z
UID:6176-1777161600-1777247999@resurrectionists.ca
SUMMARY:Our Lady of Good Council
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \n“Our dedication through this vow [obedience] serves as a prophetic sign of the resurrected life\, where the will of every person will be united to the will of God.” (Con. 42) \n  \nDeceased:\nFr. Chester Chmurzynski\, 2021\, Waterloo\, Canada \n  \nBirthdays:\nFr. Zygmunt Frackowiak\, 1951\, Poland \n  \nOrdination:\nFr. Pawel Marek Szymanowski\, 2008\, Poland\nFr. Tomasz Wojciechowski\, 2008\, USA \n  \n\nThat our superiors may be men of God who make the promotion of spiritual values in community the principal scope of their activity.\nFor openness and honesty among members of our community\, especially at house meetings.\nFor the Catholic Women’s League of Canada\, that their patroness\, Our Lady of Good Counsel\, will continue to guide them and bless them.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“The common life makes visible our charism and is a sign of hope to contemporary society which is seeking the experience of community to remedy situations of isolation\, alienation\, and individualism.” (A Vision of Hope\, 4)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/our-lady-of-good-council/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260427
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260428
DTSTAMP:20260403T133740
CREATED:20230109T212139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230109T212139Z
UID:6179-1777248000-1777334399@resurrectionists.ca
SUMMARY:April 27
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \n“We strive for that perfect obedience in which we seek to do God’s will in everything.” (Con. 43) \n  \nDeceased:\nFr. Edwin Michael\, 1983\, Chicago\, USA\nFr. Lorford Keasey\, 2021\, Fort Myers\, USA \n  \nBirthdays:\nFr. Thomas Kubik\, 1944\, USA \n  \nOrdination:\nFr. Bogdan Bareja\, 2002\, Poland\nFr. Wojciech Maliszewski\, 2002\, Poland \n  \n\nFor our monthly days of recollection\, that these may be a fruitful source of motivation and renewal.\nFor the grace of fidelity to our religious vows and our community charism.\nFor those who we educated in our schools and parishes.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“Christ was obedient to the Father’s will in all things. He was poor but not living in abject poverty as many did during his life of ministry on earth. He affirmed. He loved to be with the despised\, the very people Resurrectionists are called to serve.” (Formation Policies and Procedures\, 4)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/april-27/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260428
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260429
DTSTAMP:20260403T133740
CREATED:20230109T212440Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240208T152626Z
UID:6181-1777334400-1777420799@resurrectionists.ca
SUMMARY:Fifth Sunday of Easter
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \n“As our faith grows\, we will come to recognize that the Holy Spirit speaks to us in many different ways: Sacred Scriptures\, the Magisterium\, the prescriptions of our Constitutions and Statutes\, and ecclesiastical and religious Superiors.” (Con. 43) \n  \nDeceased:\nFr. Stefan Pawlicki\, 1916\, Krakow\, Poland\nBr. Ladislaus Rokosh\, 1926\, Chicago\, USA\nFr. Stanislaw Szulhaczewicz\, 2018\, Zlocieniec\, Poland \n  \nBirthdays:\nFr. Kazimierz Sawoscianik\, 1956\, Poland\nFr. Wojciech P. Pelka\, 1973\, Poland \n  \nOrdinations:\nFr. Ryszard Burda\, 1984\, Poland\nFr. Andrzej Gieniusz\, 1984\, Poland\nFr. Jacek Krzekotowski\, 1984\, Poland\nFr. Andrzej Skrzypczak\, 1984\, Poland\nFr. Herbert Sojka\, 1984\, Poland\nFr. Grzegorz Wisniewski\, 1984\, Poland\nFr. Juliusz Figlak\, 2007\, Poland\nFr. Krzysztof Janik\, 2007\, Poland\nFr. Pawel Kruczek\, 2007\, Poland\nFr. Szczepan Matula\, 2007\, Poland\nFr. Wojciech Mleczko\, 2007\, Poland\nFr. Zbigniew Skora\, 2007\, Poland\nFr. Damian Stachowiak\, 2007\, Poland\nFr. Piotr Starmach\, 2007\, Poland \n  \n\nFor continued cooperation among the province/regions in areas of the apostolate as well as in formation.\nFor those in our Congregation who are struggling with their faith.\nFor the gift of wisdom for our superiors.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“The missions of the Congregation continue to be a priority.” (Provincial Statute\, 85)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/st-peter-chanel-and-st-louis-mary-de-montfort/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260429
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260430
DTSTAMP:20260403T133740
CREATED:20230109T212543Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240208T152700Z
UID:6184-1777420800-1777507199@resurrectionists.ca
SUMMARY:St. Catherine of Siena
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \n“The Holy Spirit speaks to us … in personal inspirations\, the consensus we arrive at when we collectively seek God’s will through dialogue and house meetings.” (Con. 43) \n  \nDeceased:\nFr. August Mosser\, 1930\, Rome\, Italy\nFr. Stanley Ross\, 1969\, Fontana\, USA\nFr. Frank Dentinger\, 1992\, Guelph\, Canada\nFr. Francis Grzechowiak\, 2004\, Des Plaines\, USA \n  \nOrdination:\nFr. James Donohue\, 1983\, Canada \n  \n\nFor all of our men in formation\, for the directors of formation and for vocations.\nFor our country\, for justice and peace.\nFor the Dominicans who celebrate today the great theologian and mystic\, Saint Catherine of Siena.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“On our journey we have before us a new horizon. Its landscape may frighten us\, but we believe in God’s unconditional love for us and we move forward in hope\, trusting that God will bring new life out of death.” (New Horizons of Hope\, 1)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/st-catherine-of-siena/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260430
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260501
DTSTAMP:20260403T133740
CREATED:20230109T212746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240208T152809Z
UID:6187-1777507200-1777593599@resurrectionists.ca
SUMMARY:Saint Marie of the Incarnation
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \n“The Holy Spirit speaks to us … through the demands of common life and the apostolate and the events of daily life.” (Con. 43) \n  \nDeceased:\nFr. Adalbert Kmiecik\, 1940\, Castleton\, USA\nFr. Arthur Adamski\, 1977\, Chicago\, USA\nFr. Peter Lenczyk\, 1977\, Fontana\, USA\nFr. Constantin Patronov\, 1991\, Malko Tirnovo\, Bulgaria \n  \nBirthdays:\nFr. Alexandre Lopes Alessio\, 1982\, Brazil \n  \n\nFor our Congregation and our superiors\, especially our local superior.\nFor our members in the missions.\nFor Saint Marie of the Incarnation\, who founded the first girls school in Canada\, may she continue to inspire young women in their thirst for knowledge.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“In the apostolates\, the Congregation recognizes that ministry is mutual\, that is\, its members receive as well as give when ministering according to the Gospel.” (Resurrectionist Formation\, 177)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/april-30/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260501
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260502
DTSTAMP:20260403T133740
CREATED:20230111T180121Z
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UID:6251-1777593600-1777679999@resurrectionists.ca
SUMMARY:St. Joseph the Worker and St. Pius V
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \nOur reflections on the charism of our Congregation will help us to understand the place of Mary in our history and life. \n  \nDeceased:\nBr. Mariano Felici\, 1912\, Gerano\, Italy\nFr. John Kosinski\, 1914\, Chicago\, USA\nFr. Henry Blaski\, 1999\, Des Plaines\, USA \n  \nOrdination:\nFr. Lucjan Krzywonos\, 1974\, Poland\nFr. Pedro Loll\, 1974\, Poland\nFr. Ryszard Pacholec\, 1974\, Poland\nFr. Roman Palma\, 1974\, Poland\nFr. Henryk Rojek\, 1974\, Poland\nFr. Adao Swatek\, 1974\, Poland\nFr. Joseph de Viveiros\, 1992\, Canada \n  \n\nFor our members serving at the Shrine of Mentorella.\nFor faithfulness to our vows and for the spirit of the Resurrection.\nFor blessings on those people and institutions named in honor of St. Joseph the Worker.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“The history of religious life chronicles a constant challenge to the status quo\, a prophetic voice pushing the boundaries of the Church and renewing static and outdated structures.” (Formation Policies and Procedures\, 19) \n 
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/st-joseph-the-worker-and-st-pius-v/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260502
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260503
DTSTAMP:20260403T133740
CREATED:20230111T180642Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230111T180642Z
UID:6254-1777680000-1777766399@resurrectionists.ca
SUMMARY:St. Athanasius
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \nThrough the intercession of Our Lady of Mentorella our Congregation receives the graces of the Mother of our Congregation. \n  \nDeceased:\nFr. Vincent Barzynski\, 1899\, Chicago\, USA\nBr. Pasquale Millicone\, 1901\, Adrianople\, Bulgaria\nBr. August Szwaba\, 1906\, St. Mary\, USA \n  \nBirthday:\nBr. Mosses Katikiro Karumbula\, 1988\, Tanzania \n  \nOrdinations:\nFr. Janusz Gadek\, 1992\, Poland\nFr. Jaroslaw Kinka\, 1992\, Poland\nFr. Miroslaw Knap\, 1992\, Poland\nFr. Roman Krekora\, 1992\, Poland\nFr. Adam Otrebski\, 1992\, Poland\nFr. Jerzy Rolka\, 1992\, Poland\nFr. Kazimierz Siwiec\, 1992\, Poland\nFr. Jerzy Zieba\, 1992\, Poland \n  \n\nIn thanksgiving for graces received from Our Lady of Mentorella.\nFor those who were at one time members of the Congregation of the Resurrection.\nFor those who pray for us and our ministries.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“Religious for their part\, have always stood at the center of the Church as a source of renewal and transformation.” (Formation Policies and Procedures\, 19) \n 
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/st-athanasius/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260503
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260504
DTSTAMP:20260403T133740
CREATED:20230111T181219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240503T171543Z
UID:6256-1777766400-1777852799@resurrectionists.ca
SUMMARY:Sts. Philip and James
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \nOur Lady of Czestochowa intercedes powerfully for the members of our Polish Province\, for our apostolate among Poles\, and for our community. \n  \nDeceased:\nFr. John Kasprzycki\, 1933\, Chicago\, USA\nFr. Frederick Arnold\, 1955\, Hamilton\, Canada\nFr. Jose Pereira da Silva\, 2022\, Resende\, Brazil \n  \nBirthdays:\nFr. Krzysztof Czerwionka\, 1960\, Poland\nFr. Andrzej Madry\, 1970\, Poland \n  \nOrdination:\nFr. Paul Sims\, 1986\, USA \n  \n\nFor the people and church of Poland.\nFor vocations to the Congregation of the Resurrection.\nFor all deceased benefactors.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“As a religious congregation we are committed to the transmission of our heritage and undertake to challenge\, support\, and assist those who intend to follow in the footsteps of the Founders.” (Formation Policies and Procedures\, 23)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/sts-philip-and-james/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260506
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260507
DTSTAMP:20260403T133740
CREATED:20230111T182143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230111T182143Z
UID:6265-1778025600-1778111999@resurrectionists.ca
SUMMARY:St. Francois De Laval
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \n“If we follow Her [Mary] as our model\, we learn to share in the passion\, death and resurrection of Her Son and we too will be freed from sin and will share in His new life in the Spirit.” (Con. 8) \n  \nDeceased:\nNovice Wladyslaw Zachuta\, 1886\, Krakow\, Poland \n  \nBirthday:\nFr. Adam Wroblewicz\, 1957\, Poland \n  \nOrdinations:\nFr. Lucjan Bartkowiak\, 2000\, Poland\nFr. Bartlomiej Gzella\, 2000\, Poland\nFr. Wieslaw Hnatejko\, 2000\, Poland\nFr. Arkadiusz Kita\, 2000\, Poland\nFr. Wojciech P. Pelka\, 2000\, Poland\nFr. Andrzej Sosnowski\, 2000\, Poland\nFr. Grzegorz Sosnowski\, 2000\, Poland\nFr. Artur Traczewski\, 2000\, Poland\nFr. Wojciech Faron\, 2006\, Poland\nFr. Sebastian Habowski\, 2006\, Poland \n  \n\nFor our Congregation\, our superiors\, and for vocations.\nFor those who have asked us to pray for them.\nThat the patron of the Bishops of Canada\, St. Francois De Laval\, will continue to inspire the bishops as they shepherd the people of Canada.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“The importance of common life in the charism and mission of the Congregation should be given serious consideration by the provincial and regional superiors in determining whether a new apostolate absolutely requires a religious to live alone.” (A Vision of Hope\, 11)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/st-francois-de-laval/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260507
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260508
DTSTAMP:20260403T133740
CREATED:20230111T182416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230111T182416Z
UID:6268-1778112000-1778198399@resurrectionists.ca
SUMMARY:Fifth Sunday of Easter
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \n“Mary’s life of prayer is a model for our life of prayer. She teaches us how to hear God’s word\, ponder it in our hearts and act upon it.” (Con. 55) \n  \nDeceased:\nFr. Walerian Przewlocki\, 1895\, Rome\, Italy \n  \nBirthday:\nFr. Slawomir Siemieniec\, 1965\, Brazil \n  \n\nFor the conversion of sinners\, and for all in affliction\, temptation and agony.\nFor vocations to the Congregation of the Resurrection.\nFor those who were our formation directors\, living and deceased.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“We direct that the Provincial/Regional Superior directly encourage and challenge the membership to take leadership in their respective ministry to foster religious vocations and to support the efforts of the vocation director.” (A Vision of Hope\, 12) \n 
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/fifth-sunday-of-easter/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260508
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260509
DTSTAMP:20260403T133740
CREATED:20230111T182514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230111T182514Z
UID:6271-1778198400-1778284799@resurrectionists.ca
SUMMARY:Blessed Catherine of St. Augustine
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \n“Mary teaches us how to intercede for the needs of others and to pray for the outpouring of the Spirit upon the Church.” (Con. 55) \n  \nDeceased:\nBr. John Bogatko\, 1943\, Chicago\, USA\nFr. Chester Bawelek\, 1977\, Crown Point\, USA\nFr. Joseph Scollard\, 2016\, Waterloo\, Canada \n  \n\nFor our deceased members and benefactors.\nFor all those who have asked us to remember them in our prayers.\nIn thanksgiving for Blessed Catherine of St. Augustine who developed the Hotel-Dieu de Quebec.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“New horizons do await us. Looking to the past and what we used to call our own is one way to put off turning to the future.” (New Horizons of Hope\, 2) \n 
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/blessed-catherine-of-st-augustine/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260509
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260510
DTSTAMP:20260403T133740
CREATED:20230111T182618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230111T182618Z
UID:6274-1778284800-1778371199@resurrectionists.ca
SUMMARY:May 9
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \n“Mary is the perfect disciple of Jesus and is the model of all who are called to discipleship.” (Con. 152) \n  \nDeceased:\nBr. Piotr Zasiurski\, 1928\, Krakow\, Poland\nFr. Feliks Szreder\, 1989\, Krakow\, Poland\nFr. Raymond Hofmann\, 2013\, Louisville\, USA \n  \nOrdination:\nFr. Daniel Hinc\, 2009\, Poland \n  \n\nFor the souls of all the deceased\, and for the one who will died first among us.\nFor blessings upon all Resurrectionists who work in pastoral\, educational and health care ministries.\nFor peace in the world.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“Baptism … involves a commitment to share in the Paschal Mystery of Jesus throughout one’s entire life by continuing to die to a self-centered experience and to rise to a God-centered existence.” (Resurrectionist Formation\, 110)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/may-9/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260510
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260511
DTSTAMP:20260403T133740
CREATED:20230111T182824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230111T182824Z
UID:6277-1778371200-1778457599@resurrectionists.ca
SUMMARY:St. John of Avila
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT:\n“Our religious will become more perfect disciples of Jesus if they follow Mary\, rely on Mary and tend to Christ through Mary.” (Con. 152) \n  \nOrdinations:\nFr. Sutherland MacDonald\, 1969\, Canada\nFr. Bernard Hylla\, 1986\, Poland\nFr\, Maciej Braun\, 2003\, Poland\nFr. Jan Kanty Kaczmarek\, 2003\, Poland\nFr. Stanislaw Szklarczyk\, 2003\, Poland \n  \n\nFor faithfulness to our vows\, and for the spirit of Resurrection.\nThat through the intercession of St. John of Avila we may strive for greater theological scholarship.\nFor our members in the missions.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“… attitudes with which to carry out our apostolates. Two of these are a desire to reach those in the fringes of the Church and a desire to practice our apostolates in a manner which will prompt others to consider them as a model to follow.” (Resurrectionist Formation\, 181) \n 
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/st-john-of-avila/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260511
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260512
DTSTAMP:20260403T133740
CREATED:20230111T183314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230111T183314Z
UID:6279-1778457600-1778543999@resurrectionists.ca
SUMMARY:May 11
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \n“Parishes will foster devotion to Mary\, the Mother of the Church. … Her aid and intercession are important if the apostolic activities of the Congregation are to be fruitful.” (Con. 219) \n  \nDeceased:\nFr. Leon Lisiecki\,1981\, Poznan\, Poland \n  \nBirthday:\nFr. Damian Korcz\, 1975\, Poland \n  \nFirst Vows:\nFr. Donald Suberlak\, 1959\, USA \n  \nOrdinations:\nFr. Jan Dziechciar\, 1991\, Poland\nFr. Artur Kardas\, 1991\, Poland\nFr. Jacek Praski\, 1991\, Poland\nFr. Daniel Lobsinger\, 1996\, Canada \n  \n\nFor fidelity to our charism and the spirit of our Founders.\nFor those in our Congregation who are struggling with their faith.\nFor the gift of wisdom for our superiors.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“The laity are not only invited to share in our Resurrectionist apostolate but that we Resurrectionists are called to assist the laity in identifying and carrying out their own proper mission.” (Witnesses to the Resurrection\, 12)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/may-11/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260512
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260513
DTSTAMP:20260403T133740
CREATED:20230111T183608Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230111T183608Z
UID:6282-1778544000-1778630399@resurrectionists.ca
SUMMARY:Canada Health Day
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \n“Mary continues to be active in the outpouring of the Spirit upon the Church\, upon the Congregation and upon the people to whom the religious minister.” (Con. 219) \n  \nDeceased:\nBr. Jozef Warzybok\, 1930\, Lwow\, Poland\nFr. Francis Kubiaczyk\, 1933\, Chicago\, USA\nFr. Anthony Gozdziak 1972\, Montgomery\, USA\nFr. Henryk Bancerowski\, 2019\, Krakow\, Poland \n  \nOrdinations:\nFr. Adam P. Blyszcz 1994\, Poland\nFr. Stanislaw Jankowski\, 1994\, Poland\nFr. Lech Nowinski\, 1994\, Poland\nFr. Krzysztof Swol\, 1994\, Poland\nFr. Dariusz Tabor\, 1994\, Poland\nFr. Stanislaw Zaryczny\, 1994\, Poland\nFr. Tomasz Rostek\, 2012\, Poland \n  \n\nFor the church and our Holy Father.\nLet us remember on this Canada Health Day that health and healing are essential aspects of our baptismal vocation.\nFor all who have died in the Risen Lord.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“Human beings come into existence apart from any decisions or power on their part. Human existence is a deliberate wish of God.” (Resurrectionist Formation\, 45) \n 
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/canada-health-day/
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