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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260423
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260424
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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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260424
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260425
DTSTAMP:20260403T152237
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260425
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260426
DTSTAMP:20260403T152237
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:20260403T152237
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:20260403T152237
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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260428
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260429
DTSTAMP:20260403T152237
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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260429
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260430
DTSTAMP:20260403T152237
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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260430
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260501
DTSTAMP:20260403T152237
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:20260403T152237
CREATED:20230111T180121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230111T180121Z
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:20260403T152237
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:20260403T152237
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:20260403T152237
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:20260403T152237
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:20260403T152237
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:20260403T152237
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260510
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260511
DTSTAMP:20260403T152237
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260511
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260512
DTSTAMP:20260403T152237
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260512
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260513
DTSTAMP:20260403T152237
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260513
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260514
DTSTAMP:20260403T152237
CREATED:20230111T183724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230111T183724Z
UID:6285-1778630400-1778716799@resurrectionists.ca
SUMMARY:Our Lady of Fatima
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \nMary had a great reverence for the Word of God\, God’s word to us and a clear understanding of God’s love for us. \n  \nDeceased:\nBr. John Nawrocki\, 1956\, Chicago\, USA\nFr. Bernard Hayes\, 2015\, Waterloo\, Canada \n  \nBirthdays:\nFr. Janusz Gadek\, 1960\, Poland\nFr. Piotr Gastol\, 1985\, Poland \n  \n\nFor our living and deceased benefactors.\nThat we will turn to Our Lady for assistance in times of need.\nFor vocations to the Congregation of the Resurrection.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“Out of the many possible ways of fostering vocations\, prayer was the single one our Lord specified.” (Witnesses to the Resurrection\, 9) \n 
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/our-lady-of-fatima/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260514
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260515
DTSTAMP:20260403T152237
CREATED:20230111T184021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230111T184021Z
UID:6288-1778716800-1778803199@resurrectionists.ca
SUMMARY:Sixth Sunday of Easter ~ Mother’s Day
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \nMany children in our parishes will receive their first communion during the month of May reminding us of the centrality of the Eucharist in our lives. \n  \nDeceased:\nFr. Karol Kaczanowski\, 1873\, Rome\, Italy\nFr. Casimir Polinski\, 2005\, Chicago\, USA \n  \nOrdinations:\nFr. Jerzy Walkusz\, 1960\, Poland\nFr. Murray McDermott\, 1977\, Canada\nFr. Paul Voisin\, 1977\, Canada\nFr. Kazimierz Mikucki\, 1983\, Poland\nFr. Kazimierz Sawoscianik\, 1983\, Poland\nFr. Adam Wroblewicz\, 1983\, Poland \n  \n\nFor vocations to the Congregation of the Resurrection.\nFor the gift of wisdom for all Pastors.\nFor all mother’s living and deceased.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“Gospel stories teach us to recognize Jesus in our midst whenever our name is lovingly pronounced (as in the case of Mary Magdalene)\, whenever we break bread (as in Emmaus) and when we touch the suffering wounds of others (as happened to Thomas).” (New Horizons of Hope\, 2)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/sixth-sunday-of-easter-mothers-day/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260515
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260516
DTSTAMP:20260403T152237
CREATED:20230111T184140Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240515T133748Z
UID:6291-1778803200-1778889599@resurrectionists.ca
SUMMARY:May 15
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \nAs Resurrectionists we strive to seek a deeper understanding of the nature and devotion of Mary. \n  \nDeceased:\nFr. Stanley Gadacz\, 1972\, Chicago\, USA \n  \nOrdinations:\nFr. Philip Reilly\, 1981\, Canada\nFr. Salvatore Restivo\, 1981\, Canada\nFr. Andre Krzyanowski\, 1982\, Poland\nFr. Gregorio Stachowiak\, 1982\, Poland\nFr. Kazimierz Trawicki\, 1982\, Poland\nFr. Eric Wagner\, 2010\, USA \n  \n\nThat throughout this month of May we deepen our devotions of Mary\, the Mother of God.\nFor vocations to the Congregation of the Resurrection.\nFor peace and justice in our world.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“From the foundation of the Congregation of the Resurrection it was clear that our men gathered together and formed community\, not based on culture or nationality\, but on the Spirit of the Resurrection.” (Witnesses to the Resurrection\, 8)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/may-15/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260516
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260517
DTSTAMP:20260403T152237
CREATED:20230111T184320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230111T184320Z
UID:6294-1778889600-1778975999@resurrectionists.ca
SUMMARY:May 16
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \nFor a renewal of devotion to Mary among the faithful – a true and solid devotion adapted to our times. \n  \nDeceased:\nFr. Henry Szwaja\, 1966\, Chicago\, USA\nFr. Charles Brunck\, 1978\, Kitchener\, Canada\nBr. Francis Dusiewicz\, 2003\, Des Plaines\, USA \n  \nBirthday:\nFr. Philip Reilly\, 1953\, Canada \n  \nFirst Vows:\nFr. Stephen Glab\, 1977\, USA\nFr. Philip Reilly\, 1977\, Canada\nFr. Salvatore Restivo\, 1977\, Canada \n  \nOrdinations:\nFr. Augustyn Bazan 1996\, Poland\nFr. Janusz Dyl\, 1996\, Poland\nFr. Radoslaw Glimasinski\, 1996\, Poland\nFr. Mariusz Kiniorski\, 1996\, Poland\nFr. Maciej Sasiak\, 1996\, Poland\nFr. Dariusz Szczecinski\, 1996\, Poland \n  \n\nFor our country\, for parents\, relatives\, friends and benefactors.\nFor those who recommended themselves to our prayers.\nFor all deceased members of the Congregation of the Resurrection.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“We invite the laity to join us as fellow collaborators in the mission of the Gospel” (Witnesses to the Resurrection\, 12) \n 
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/may-16/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260517
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260518
DTSTAMP:20260403T152237
CREATED:20230111T184540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230111T184540Z
UID:6297-1778976000-1779062399@resurrectionists.ca
SUMMARY:May 17
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \nThe various sodalities of Mary in our parishes remind us of the place of honor Mary holds in the Church. \n  \nDeceased:\nFr. Lukasz Swiatkowski\, 1941\, Radziwillow\, Poland\nFr. Kazimierz Polczynski\, 1977\, Poznan\, Poland \n  \nOrdination:\nFr. Joseph Glab\, 1975\, USA\nFr. George Nowak\, 1975\, Poland\nFr. Andrezej Jagielka\, 1975\, Poland \n  \n\nThat we may ascend with Christ in the high moments of life.\nFor parents\, relatives\, friends and benefactors\, and for all those who have recommended themselves to our prayers.\nFor deceased members.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“The document ‘Principles of Formation in Resurrectionists Spirituality’ was and remains an important part of our patrimony.” (Witnesses to the Resurrection\, 7)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/may-17/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260518
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260519
DTSTAMP:20260403T152237
CREATED:20230111T184802Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230111T184802Z
UID:6300-1779062400-1779148799@resurrectionists.ca
SUMMARY:St. John I
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \nMany religious communities\, churches and institutions are dedicated to Mary\, the Mother of God. \n  \nDeceased:\nBr. Adam Szewczyk\, 1966\, Rome\, Italy\nFr. Michael Danek\, 2015\, Chicago\, USA \n  \nBirthday:\nFr. Andre Krzyzanowski\, 1956\, Poland \n  \nFirst Vows: \nFr. Stephen Bartczyszyn\, 1980\, USA\nFr. Paul Sims\, 1980\, USA\n  \nOrdinations:\nFr. Kazimierz Linkiewicz\, 1957\, Poland\nFr. Czeslaw Marchewicz\, 1985\, Poland\nFr. Stanislaw Pankiewicz\, 1985\, Poland\n  \n\nFor all those who have recommended themselves to our prayers.\nFor the graces of Mary to continue to enrich the Church.\nFor all deceased members of the Congregation of the Resurrection.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“We need to remind ourselves frequently of God’s pleasure in creating and\, in particular\, His pleasure in creating us.” (Resurrectionist Formation\, 43) \n 
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/st-john-i/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260519
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260520
DTSTAMP:20260403T152237
CREATED:20230111T184941Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230111T184941Z
UID:6303-1779148800-1779235199@resurrectionists.ca
SUMMARY:May 19
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \nThe Congregation of the Resurrection\, dedicated to Mary\, proclaims and provides devotion to Her. \n  \nDeceased:\nFr. Stanislaw Grycz\, 1928\, Vienna\, Austria \n  \nFirst Vows: \nFr. James Gibson\, 1975\, USA\n  \nBirthday:\nFr. Jan Soroka\, 1962\, Poland \n  \nOrdinations: \nFr. Andrzej Duda\, 1990\, Poland\nFr. Czeslaw Kaszubowski\, 1990\, Poland\nFr. Romuald Poltorak\, 1990\, Poland\nFr. Marek Ptak\, 1990\, Poland\nFr. Dariusz Schutzki\, 1990\, Poland\nFr. Paulo Solak\, 1990\, Poland\nBp. Wieslaw Spiewak\, 1990\, Poland\nFr. Dariusz Juliusz Teodorowski\, 1990\, Poland\n  \n\nFor the conversion of sinners\, and for all in affliction\, temptation and agony.\nFor vocations to the Congregation of the Resurrection.\nFor all the deceased.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“Recognizing the signs of the times\, [we] ought to be open to the needs for new forms of evangelization in our parishes.” (Witnesses to the Resurrection\, 11) \n 
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/may-19/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260520
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260521
DTSTAMP:20260403T152237
CREATED:20230111T185250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230111T185250Z
UID:6306-1779235200-1779321599@resurrectionists.ca
SUMMARY:St. Bernadine of Siena
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \nWe believe that Mary intercedes on our behalf to assist us in the proclamation of the Resurrection. \n  \nDeceased:\nFr. Anthony Weiler\, 1949\, Kitchener\, Canada \n  \nBirthday:\nBr. Mariusz Biedal\, 1972\, Poland \n  \nOrdination:\nFr. Tadeusz Gajda\, 1978\, Poland\nFr. Florian Stasinski\, 1978\, Poland\nFr. Kazimierz Zaranski\, 1978\, Poland\nFr. Marek Flasinski\, 1989\, Poland\nFr. Krzysztof Kasperek\, 1989\, Poland\nFr. Mieczyslaw Konieczek\, 1989\, Poland\nFr. Henryk Krajewski\, 1989\, Poland\nFr. Andrzej Lewandowski\, 1989\, Poland \n  \n\nFor fidelity to the vows and the spirit of the Resurrection.\nFor all those who take the name of Mary; for all churches and institutions named in Her honor.\nFor members deceased and living parents.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“Groups of Resurrectionists are encouraged to ask for the guidance of the Holy Spirit\, to reflect upon their interests\, abilities and the signs of the times in order to respond to the need for their ministerial presence.” (Witnesses to the Resurrection\, 12) \n 
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/st-bernadine-of-siena/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260521
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260522
DTSTAMP:20260403T152237
CREATED:20230111T185505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230111T185505Z
UID:6309-1779321600-1779407999@resurrectionists.ca
SUMMARY:Ascension of the Lord
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \nWe believe that Mary\, Mother of our Congregation\, will lead us to a deeper understanding of the Paschal Mystery and help us to live that mystery daily. \n  \nDeceased:\nFr. Norman Weaver\, 1960\, North Bay\, Canada\nNovice Phillip Dotson\, 2003\, Evanston\, USA\nFr. Edmund Jastrzebski\, 2011\, Chicago\, USA \n  \nBirthday:\nFr. Marek Ptak\, 1959\, Poland \n  \nOrdinations:\nFr. Jacek Wojcik\, 1998\, Poland\nFr. Marcin Cwiek\, 2011\, Poland\nFr. Piotr Gastol\, 2011\, Poland\nFr. Mikolaj Lipitak\, 2011\, Poland\nFr. Krzysztof Szkubera\, 2011\, Poland \n  \n\nFor our members ministering in the South American Region.\nFor our directors of formation\, and for our novices and seminarians.\nFor vocations to the Congregation of the Resurrection.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“The more we resist dying\, the more impossible it becomes to achieve new life.” (New Horizons of Hope\, 1) \n 
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/ascension-of-the-lord/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260522
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260523
DTSTAMP:20260403T152237
CREATED:20230111T185650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230111T185650Z
UID:6312-1779408000-1779494399@resurrectionists.ca
SUMMARY:St. Rita of Cascia ~ Victoria Day in Canada
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \nWe believe the intercession of Mary will assist us in being open to the full grace of the Holy Spirit. \n  \nDeceased:\nFr. Adolph Bakanowski\, 1916\, Krakow\, Poland\nBp. Bernard Murphy\, 1974\, Hamilton\, Bermuda\nBr. Salvatore De Angelis\, 1984\, Pescara\, Italy\nFr. John Finn\, 1995\, Kitchener\, Canada\nFr. Thaddeus Napiorkowski 1995\, Chicago\, USA\nFr. Jan Konieczny\, 2021\, Krakow\, Poland \n  \nOrdination:\nFr. Gary Young\, 1976\, USA \n  \n\nFor the Resurrectionists of Brazil and Bolivia and the people they serve.\nFor our local church and our local bishop.\nFor vocations to the Congregation of the Resurrection.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“A special expression of our collaboration with the laity\, which belongs to the foundational charism of the Congregation\, is the presence of lay Resurrectionists\, apart from the Congregation\, who through promises constitute communities of the Risen Christ.” (A Vision of Hope\, 5) \n 
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/st-rita-of-cascia-victoria-day-in-canada/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260523
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260524
DTSTAMP:20260403T152237
CREATED:20230111T185807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230111T185807Z
UID:6315-1779494400-1779580799@resurrectionists.ca
SUMMARY:May 23
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \nBy interceding with the Risen Lord\, we receive the gift of wisdom in order to make God the beginning and end of our lives. \n  \nDeceased:\nFr. Franciszek Lis\, 1972\, Radziwillow\, Poland\nFr. William Burns\, 1986\, Toronto\, Canada \n  \nBirthday:\nFr. Adam Dzwigon\, 1962\, Poland \n  \nOrdinations:\nFr. Andrzej Kurek\, 1981\, Poland\nFr. Marek Perzynski\, 1981\, Poland\nFr. Ryszard Bala\, 1987\, Poland\nFr. Krzysztof Czerwionka\, 1987\, Poland\nFr. Leslaw Ogryzek\, 1987\, Poland\nFr. Piotr Przywecki\, 1987\, Poland\nFr. Adam Raczynski\, 1987\, Poland\nFr. Manuel Williams\, 1987\, USA \n  \n\nFor vocations to our Congregation.\nFor our Holy Father\, and for all bishops of the Church.\nFor deceased benefactors of the Congregation.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“The effect of original sin is that it disorients our sense appetites by attracting us to what is evil rather than to what is good.” (Resurrectionist Formation\, 67)
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/may-23/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260524
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260525
DTSTAMP:20260403T152237
CREATED:20230111T185918Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230111T185918Z
UID:6318-1779580800-1779667199@resurrectionists.ca
SUMMARY:World Day of Prayer for the Church in China
DESCRIPTION:FOCAL POINT: \nIt is the Church’s norms for prayer that encourages and guides us in our devotions of Mary. \n  \nDeceased:\nBp. Nino Marzoli\, 2000\, Rome\, Italy \n  \n\nFor our deceased members and benefactors.\nFor the one who will die first among us.\nFor blessings upon the Church of China.\n\n  \nFURTHER REFLECTION: \n“Our collaboration with the laity is the most traditional characteristic of the apostolate of the community.” (A Vision of Hope\, 4) \n 
URL:https://resurrectionists.ca/prayer-calendar/world-day-of-prayer-for-the-church-in-china/
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