ST. JOSEPH ADDED TO EUCHARISTIC PRAYER

His Holiness Pope Francis has decreed that the name of St. Joseph is to be added to Eucharistic Prayers II, III and IV after the name of The Blessed Virgin Mary.  In English, the words are the same as those already in the Roman Canon (Eucharistic Prayer I):“…with blessed Joseph, her Spouse …” 

We give praise to Almighty God and thank the Holy Father for this new honour to our parish’s patron saint, who is also the patron saint of Canada and of the Universal Church.

Solemn Latin Mass Saturday, June 29, 2013 at 11am

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LETTER FROM THE SECRETARIAT OF STATE (HOLY SEE), 27 MAY 2013

(excerpt) …I am writing on behalf of the Holy Father to thank you for the offering of $4,100 forwarded …as Peter’s Pence from Saint Joseph Parish. 

His Holiness very much appreciates this charitable donation and the sacrifices which it entailed.  Your gift not only assists him in his universal pastoral ministry but also witnesses your communion in faith and love with the Successor of Peter.

As a pledge of joy and peace in our Lord Jesus Christ, the Holy Father cordially imparts his Apostolic Blessing to all the faithful of the Parish. (emphasis added)

Tarcisio Bertone, S.D.B.

Cardinal Secretary of State, Vatican, Rome