EASTER BLESSING….The COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak continues to threaten and disturb, to sadden and perturb our spirits, our lives, our well being, all in the midst of the joy of Easter.  Our Lenten journey was disrupted, and yet, strangely called many to reassess, to cut back and to think about what is truly worthwhile. In many […]

The Resurrection is the story of the unexpected and like the first disciples of Jesus, we are filled with hope as we celebrate and proclaim that Jesus Christ is risen. The resurrection is hard to grasp, yet it is the central mystery of our redemption. Christ’s victory at Easter breaks all the chains of sin […]

Holy Week, the most sacred time in the church year, begins today, with the triumphant entry of Jesus into Jerusalem.  The enthusiastic throng of people gathered in the city for the religious festival of Tabernacles, were in a joyous mood as they spread their cloaks on the road, waved palm branches in the air and […]

Dear Parishioners of St. Pius X Parish: With the rapidly changing conditions necessitated by the COVID-19 Virus Pandemic, we find ourselves looking to the immediate future with much uncertainty.  Within the parish in trying to prevent the spread of the virus, and to follow the directives of both the Bishop and the Provincial Chief Medical […]

Anyone who has stood at the grave of parents or loved ones knows all too well the pain and the hurt Martha and Mary felt at the loss of their brother. Even Martha’s reproach to Jesus for not being present echoes the anger, bitterness and resentment which many of us feel against God on the […]

The gospel today about the man born blind is for all time and every day.  At a deeper level it reminds us that we were all born blind and were groping in spiritual darkness until at baptism we began our journey of faith in the likeness of Christ.  The life we receive at baptism gives […]

Dear Parishioners of St. Pius X Parish: With the rapidly changing conditions necessitated by the COVID-19 Virus Pandemic, we find ourselves in unchartered territory, as we do what we deem necessary to prevent the spreading of the virus, and in particular as it pertains to this Parish community. Today Bishop Grecco issued a letter outlining […]

The very human picture is painted of the encounter between Jesus and the Samaritan woman at the well.  But as their conversation deepened the woman came to realize that her problem was not the lack of water but an inner thirst that no earthly water could satisfy – a thirst caused by the absence of […]

Regarding: Coronavirus (Covid – 19) The first case of Covid-19 has been reported in Prince Edward Island. Authorities are now referring to the spread of the virus as a pandemic so people are becoming anxious; Parishioners are wondering what precautions should be taken during our Liturgies. I therefore ask you to consider implementing the following until […]

On one occasion, our Lord invited Peter, James and John, three of his close friends, to leave behind everyday concerns and accompany him up a mountain.  The story of the transfiguration is a good example of the strength and assurance we can derive from prayer while facing the difficulties of life.  The purpose of Christ’s […]