Announcements
Announcements
Viva
Cristo Rey!
“…the
most important question to ask on the feast of Christ the King is not whether
he reigns in the world but whether he reigns in me; it is not whether his
kingship is recognized by states and governments, but whether it is
recognized and lived in me.
Is Christ the King and Lord of my life? Who rules in me, who determines the
goals and establishes priorities: Christ or someone else? According to St.
Paul, there are two ways to live: either for ourselves or for the Lord
(Romans 14:7-9). Living “for ourselves” means living like someone who
takes himself to be the beginning and the end; it is a life closed in on
itself, drawn only by its own satisfaction and glory, without any perspective
of eternity. Living “for the Lord,” on the contrary, means living for the
Lord, that is, with a view to him, for his glory, for his kingdom.
What we have here is truly a new existence, in the face of which, death
itself has lost its definitiveness. The greatest contradiction that man has
always experienced -- that between life and death -- has been overcome. The
contradiction is no longer between “living” and “dying” but between
living “for ourselves” and living “for the Lord.”
Suitcases
for Africa
Suitcases
for Africa Donation Gift cards for Christmas are once again available in
English and French. They are all
new cards this year and feature photos from this summer’s working visit to
the projects in Kenya. They are
one of our major funding sources for the upcoming year.
Projects you can help to fund include: Orphan Feeding Programs,
Farming Support of seeds, supplies & fertilizer, Mukumu Children’s Home
Dormitory Construction, Mosquito Nets, Clean Water Projects & Library
Books.
We also
have Desk Calendars for sale for $10, which feature our projects and
children. The cards and desk
calendars will be available for purchase after Mass on Sunday, 22 & 29
November. These make great
gifts for family, friends, co-workers or teachers.
Why not take one as a Hostess gift instead of a bottle of win? They can also be purchased for any other occasion during the
year by calling Darlene & Paul at 514-457-3786.
We thank
you all for your support in partnering with us to make these projects a
reality.
- Best
wishes this season from the volunteers at Suitcases for Africa
West
Island Citizen Advocacy
West Island Citizen Advocacy, a community group which matches handicapped or senior persons with volunteer citizen advocates is looking for a retired Chartered Accountant who would be willing to sit on our Board of directors as the Treasurer. Please call Mrs. Tanguay at 514 694-5850
Catholic
Charismatic Services of Montreal
The Healing ministry of C.C.S.M. cordially invites you to participate in a Eucharistic Celebration at St. Willibrord’s Parish, 351 Willibrord, Verdun, on Friday, November 27th with Fr. Stephen Otvos as celebrant. The even commences with Rosary and Praise at 7:00 p.m. Following Mass there will be an anointing of the sick and prayer teams will be available. For further information please contact Maureen at 514 486-7734 or Fran at 514 366-7388.
Christmas
Fair at Villa Maria
You will find great Christmas gift ideas at
Villa Maria High School’s 9th annual Arts & Crafts Fair.
Forty professional artists and artisans will be exhibiting and selling their creations on Friday, November 27 from 3 to 9 p.m. and on Saturday, November 28 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is FREE.
St.
Patrick’s Society – 17th Annual Christmas Concert
“Les Petits Chanteurs de Mont Royal” is
featured in this year’s Christmas Concert to be held on December 2, 2009
at St. Patrick’s Basilica, 454 Rene Levesque Blvd. W. beginning at 7:30
p.m.
Other guest performers will be: Choir –
Concerto Della Donna and The Bernadette Short Irish Dancers.
Cost of tickets: $16.00/person, $18.00 at the
door. Patron tickets: $100/2
tickets ith reserved seats and Income Tax Receipt.
For tickets please call Erin Matheson 514
481-1346 or Carol McCormick 514 386-8082
WINTER
IS COMING…
and the parish is looking to hire someone to clear the pathways around the church and rectory after snowfalls. A snow blower is provided. If interested, please contact the church office: 514-457-3896.
BILL C-384
On Friday, October 2, 2009, Bill C-384 -- the private member's
bill introduced by Francine Lalonde (BQ) to legalize euthanasia and assisted
suicide in Canada -- received its first hour of debate in the House of
Commons.
Parliamentary procedure states that a private member's bill receives two
hours of debate before being voted on at second reading. C-384 is tentatively
scheduled to receive its second hour of debate on November 16, 2009.
If passed, this dangerous pro-euthanasia and pro-assisted suicide
Bill would allow for the untimely deaths of vulnerable Canadians.
For more information and to see documents pertaining to the Bill
see the diocesan website: http://www.diocesemontreal.org/accueil/langues/index.htm
You can contact your Members of Parliament at http://www.ContactMPs.com
Office
Hours
We are pleased to announce that we have hired the services
of Ms. Lisa Mintz as the office assistant to Father Joe.
Lisa will be available in the office on the following afternoons:
Monday - from 1:00 to 4:00 pm
Tuesday - from 1:00 to 4:00 pm
Wednesday - from 1:00 to 4:00 pm
and on Friday mornings
Mass Intentions
Mass intentions for weekend Liturgies are presently
booked through to the middle of November.
While there is still some availability for weekdays during October,
those wishing to assure that they have their desired intentions reserved over
the next two months are encouraged to do so as soon as possible.
Would you be interested in reading at Mass, or perhaps you would be willing to help with the distribution of the Eucharist. Maybe you could help with the greeting at the door of the church and the taking up of the collection. These and other vehicles of service to the parish are consistently in need of greater numbers. If you wish to have more information on some aspect of service, either in the Sanctuary or behind the scenes, please speak with Father Joe, Gene Gauzer, or Pierre Joncas.
See the Bulletin Board for copies of “The Grapevine”.
Electronic
Bulletin
Would
you like to receive the Bulletin by e-mail?
We would be happy to accommodate you in this way. As well, you can
sign up to be on the mailing list for the “Grapevine,” the weekly
bulletin from the department of English Pastoral Services, and for the
“Weekly Message” and information sheet from the office of Cardinal
Turcotte. All three of these
documents can be sent to your computer as an easy way of being informed as to
events on the parish, English and diocesan levels of the church of Montreal.
Marriages for 2009
If you are planning on getting married in 2009, it is time to register with the parish. The archdiocese of Montreal requires a notification period of no less than 6 months prior to the desired date for the Wedding. This period of time allows the various actions, such as the collection of documents and the completion of paperwork and registration to take place in a timely fashion. As well, a preparation process that is duly sanctioned must be undergone.
Requests
for prayer
While not
desiring to be publicly named, we
Mass Intentions
Please take note that Mass intentions for Saturdays and Sundays are now booked through to the latter part of June. Requests for weekday Mass intentions can be accommodated within the next three weeks. In light of this backlog, should you wish a particular date for an intention, please contact the rectory as soon as possible.
Requests
for Prayer in the announcements or petitions at Mass
With regard to public requests for prayer, the request should come
through the person directly referred to in the request, or through a family
member. This is to ensure the
right to privacy on the part of the people involved.
While someone may wish to be prayed for, the public declaration of
such a desire may be a different matter.
We encourage you to ask for prayers, both from Father Joe and from the
parish, but that for public petitions, you do so with these provisions in
mind.
Please
remember that there is a process of preparation involved when one requests
admission to the Sacraments, whether for oneself or someone else.
In
the case of Marriage diocesan policy requires a minimum of six months notice,
coupled with an approved preparation program, before the celebration o f a
Marriage in the Catholic Church.
For
Baptism, a notice of 3 months and a preparation involving two sessions before
the celebration of the Sacrament is to be anticipated.
For
the celebration of Reconciliation, Eucharist, or Confirmation, participation
in the Faith First Program for a minimum of 20 months is required for school
aged children. For Adults a
one-year period of preparation is regarded as the norm.
Should
you wish further information regarding the Sacramental prep programs of the
parish, please contact Father Joe at the rectory.
Sick - Hospitalized - Homebound?
Please Notify the Rectory.
Requests for prayers are welcomed.
The Outreach Ministry wishes
to support you with spiritual and practical help.
Anne Parsons 514-457-2183
Carole Trinque 514-457-5965
Social Justice Committee
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Social Justice Committee please click here
Faith First
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Faith First please click here
General Information
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Corpus Christi please click here
Other Information
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Mass Times
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