Our Lenten journey begins on Ash Wednesday when we receive the ashes on our forehead to remind us that we belong to God and we shall return to Him. Throughout these forty days, let us make an effort to spend more time in prayer, fasting and almsgiving. Repentance of sin and acts of mercy help us prepare to celebrate the Paschal Mystery at the great feast of Easter.
Basilica of Our Lady of Perpetual Help at 1 Sutton Way, Labrador City, NL A2V 2K6 CA - Parish Programs
Parish Programs
ADULT PROGRAMS
RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults)
This enriching program is designed to offer spiritual guidance and a warm welcome to people who are seeking to become new members of our Catholic faith community. It is also beneficial for people who are baptized Roman Catholics but who may have been away from the Church for some time.
ADULT FAITH PROGRAMS
Periodically, our parish offers a variety of Christian programs which instruct, inform and inspire a deeper understanding of Christianity and our Roman Catholic faith. These programs (such as Alpha, Touching Jesus Through the Church, Catholics Listening to God etc.) are all presented in a similar format over a 7 – 10 week period involving videos, small group discussions and plenty of opportunity for development of friendships and faith enhancement.
SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION PROGRAMS
MARRIAGE PREPARATION COURSE
This course is offered once a year and focuses on the spiritual, financial and legal aspects of marriage with communication being a key component of the weekend. The marriage preparation course is mandatory prior to the sacrament of marriage in the Roman Catholic Church.
BAPTISM PREPARATION SESSIONS
Approximately every six weeks from September to June, we offer an evening for new and expectant parents who seek baptism for their child. Godparents are strongly encouraged to attend the session as well. The second part of preparation for the sacrament of Baptism involves an individual meeting of parents with a member of the Pastoral Team. Parents are urged to register for Baptism preparation well in advance of their anticipated date of Baptism.
SACRAMENTAL INITIATION PROCESS
On September 9th, 2007 our parishes became a part of the Diocese of Corner Brook and
Considering this, sacramental preparation for children in grade 2 includes the celebration of Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession) and Sacrament of Communion (Eucharist).
The Sacramental Initiation Process starts on Catechetical Sunday (first Sunday of October). Throughout the year, during the
MUSIC MINISTRY
THE BASILICA CHOIR
This is a mixed choir composed of male and females adults. It is the main choir that leads congregational singing at the Sunday liturgies and on special occasions. The choir practices weekly on Thursday evenings. New members are always welcomed!
THE O'DELL CHOIR
This all male choir was begun By Father Tony O'Dell several years ago. This choir leads congregational singing twice monthly and on special occasions. Their practices are weekly on Tuesday evenings. It has over 20 voices strong and also welcomes new members.
THE CWL CHOIR
The ladies of the Catholic Women’s League make up this choir. This choir sings once a month at their CWL Mass and also on special occasions.
YOUTH MINISTRY
THE BASILICA CHILDREN’S CHOIR
The Basilica Children's Choir is for children age 5 and up. Practices are held each Sunday following the 10:00 a.m. Mass in the Basilica. This choir sings periodically at MASS and on other special occasions. New members are always welcome.
CHILDREN’S LITURGY OF THE WORD
This faith-centered program is part of the regular Sunday morning Mass. Preschoolers and children are invited to listen to the day’s scripture readings at their own level.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Special Events and Celebrations are held throughout the year such as Children’s Masses,
For more information on any of these exciting youth programs please call
MINISTRY TO THE SICK
COMMUNION TO THE SICK
Commissioned Eucharistic Ministers bring Communion to the sick in the hospital and at home.
HOSPITAL AND HOME VISITS
Ministers to the sick are available to visit people at home or in the hospital on a regularly scheduled basis. Regular visits of the priest in the hospital; home pastoral visits of a priest are also available upon request.
ORGANIZATIONS
KNIGHTS OF
Catholic men of faith who contribute their time and talents to the Church, families, widows and anyone in need.
CATHOLIC WOMEN’S LEAGUE
An organization of women rooted in Gospel values calling its members to holiness through service to the people of God.
FRIENDS OF ST. EUGENE
An associate group of the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate whose primary objective is to be actively engaged in Oblate missionary works, to provide prayerful support and to foster the spirit of compassion, caring and hospitality first exemplified by Eugene de Mazenod in his own life and ministry. The Friends of St. Eugene were founded in Labrador West but have garnered interest and recognition in many other areas due to their openness, missionary action, and community building activities.
DEVELOPMENT AND PEACE
Development and Peace is the official international development organization of the Catholic Church in
OF PERPETUAL HELP
This prayer helps us to bring to our Mother all of our joys and sorrows and to pray for those who need her perpetual help. Please join us at 6:45 p.m. each Wednesday evening for this novena to the Patroness of our parish.
EXPOSITION
OF THE HOLY SACRAMENT
THURSDAY 8:00AM – NOON
MINISTERE FRANCOPHONE
La communauté francophone offre différents services aux paroissiens. Le Comité de liturgie s’occupe de la messe du dimanche et répond aux besoins des paroissiens francophones. Une employée francophone fait partie de l’équipe paroissiale et travaille en étroite collaboration avec les membres du Comité de liturgie. De septembre à juin, une messe en français est célébrée à 16h30 le dimanche.
Une équipe composée d’animateurs et d’animatrices, de lecteurs et de lectrices, de ministres de l’eucharistie, d’animatrices de la liturgie pour les enfants, ainsi que de nombreux autres bénévoles préparent soigneusement la messe à chaque dimanche. Une chorale et des musiciennes offrent aussi leur soutien musical et un choix de chants appropriés invite les gens à chanter. Père Jarek Pachocki et père Michel Legros de Fermont sont à tour de rôle présidents de nos célébrations. Des francophones font aussi partie du Comité des finances et du Conseil paroissial.
Si vous êtes de passage ou nouvellement arrivés dans notre région, nous vous souhaitons la bienvenue dans notre paroisse. Faites-nous part de vos besoins et soyez assurés que vous serez bien accueillis.
