St. Gregory of Narek
2028-02-27
FOCAL POINT:
“With a constant sense of gratitude, we strive to promote the welfare of the Congregation by the conscientious fulfillment of our work and by our loyalty to one another, always remaining faithful to the ideals of the Community.” (Con. 10)

Deceased:
Fr. Leander Schwan, 1980, Kitchener, Canada
Fr. Zygmund Tkaczyk, 1987, Debki, Poland
Fr. Jan Solak, 2020, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Birthdays:
Br. Edward Hohenadel, 1946, Canada
Fr. Radoslaw Glimasinski, 1970, Poland

Ordination:
Fr. Luciano Piotrowski, 1989, Poland

For our parents, relatives, friends and benefactors, and for all those who have recommended themselves to our prayers.
For the grace of perseverance in our vocation.
For St. Gregory of Narek, an Armenian monk known as a mystic, poet, and theologian.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“The Lord sends us out, not as individuals alone, but as a community, to bear witness, to heal and raise up, and to announce the kingdom of God.” (Witnesses to the Resurrection, 2)

Good Friday of the Lord’s Passion
2028-03-29
FOCAL POINT:
“In our practice of interior poverty, which was commended so highly by Christ, we grow ever more aware that our possessions, out talents and our very being have been given to us by God, and that we are completely dependent on Him.” (Con. 22)

Deceased:
Fr. Stanislaw Szyller, 1905, Adrianopel, Bulgaria
Fr. Vincent Rapacz, 1931, Chicago, USA
Br. Stanislaus Glinski, 1943, Kankakee, USA
Fr. Edward Sala, 1970, Chicago, USA
Fr. Theodore Sobisch, 1987, Waterloo, Canada

For our deceased members, members of our families, friends and benefactors.
For those we promised to pray for.
For healing for those abused by family, friends and the Church.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“The Church invites us to use our temporal goods to serve humanity and to continue the mission of the Church.” (Witnesses to the Resurrection, 17)

Holy Saturday
2028-03-30
FOCAL POINT:
“We are stewards of all that God has given us, and therefore we give of ourselves generously in service to the people of God.” (Con. 22)

Ordination:
Fr. David Mowat, 1963, Canada

For the Church and our Holy Father.
For those seeking employment.
For peace in the world.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“For most members apostolic work is a very rewarding experience, a source of affirmation and joy, an activity to which they fervently give of themselves.” (Resurrectionist Formation, 179)

Blessed Marie-Anne Blondin
2028-04-18
FOCAL POINT:
“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)

Deceased:
Br. Czeslaw Bak, 1916, Poznan, Poland

For heath, spiritual growth and for all the intentions of members of our Congregation.
For the Sisters of St. Anne of Canada who celebrate Blessed Marie-Anne Blondin today.
For vocations to the Congregation of the Resurrection.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“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)

June 14
2028-06-14
FOCAL POINT:
“Mass shall be offered in each House for the Superior General and for the Provincial Superior on the anniversary of their election.” (Con. 76)

Deceased:
Cl. Ignacy Zamojski, 1894, Krakow, Poland
Cl. Jan Hosenberg, 1895, Skaibotten, Prussia
Cl: Ludwik Rychlik, 1895, Lwow, Poland
Fr. Andrzej Klimaszewski, 1995, Sambor, Ukraine
Fr. Patrick Sheridan, 2003, Kitchener, Canada

Ordinations:
Fr. Henryk Karbowiak, 1970, Poland
Fr. Kazimierz Wojtowicz 1970, Poland

For our Congregation, our superiors and vocations to our Congregation.
For the gift of wisdom for all pastors.
For Father General and his Curia.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“In order to help one another to live a healthy celibate life, religious should encourage and support one another in the development of friendships both within community and outside community. (Provincial Statute, 12)

Third Sunday of Lent
2029-03-03
FOCAL POINT:
“This dedication [to living the vows] entails an act of faith whereby we respond to God’s call to give ourselves completely – with all our talents, abilities and powers – to Him, to the Church, and the Congregation.” (Con. 13)

Deceased:
Fr. John Grabowski, 1973, Woodstock, USA

That we may be more aware of each other’s giftedness and of our own responsibility to develop our gifts for the good of our community.
For all families and especially for those families struggling to survive.
May the graces and blessings of this Season of Lent inspire us to ever-greater prayer, fasting and alms-giving.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“Others are a gift not to be taken for granted or looked down upon, but a gift to be received with respect, because in our brothers, especially if they are weak and frail, Christ comes to meet us.” (Address by Pope Francis to General Chapter 2017, 2)

June 15
2029-06-15
FOCAL POINT:
“Superiors will strive to see that all observe the Constitutions and Statutes.” (Con. 48)

Deceased:
Br. Antoni Karpinski, 1893, Rome, Italy
Br. Domenico Polverini, 1897, Mentorella, Italy
Fr. Jan Mika, 2003, Mentorella, Italy
Br. Thomas Iwicki, 2009, Woodstock, USA

Ordinations:
Fr. Jan Nikel, 1980, Poland
Fr. Michal Osuch, 1980, Poland
Fr. Stanislaw Stenka, 1980, Poland
Fr. Raphael Ma, 2019, Canada

Birthday:
Fr. Ryszard Pacholec, 1949, Poland

For our country, our parents, relatives, friends and benefactors.
For peace in the world.
For blessings and graces upon all who shepherd God’s people.

FURTHER REFLECTION:
“The province will continue to honour, support and affirm our members in our educational apostolates.” (Provincial Statute, 70)
