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Announcements

 

 

The Sacrament of Reconciliation

Note that Fr. Vincent will be available to hear confessions before each of the weekend masses, ½ hour before the start of mass.  He will be in the confessional near the statue of St. Anthony, found at the back of the church.  If the light is on - - - Fr. Vincent is there!

 

Email address for Fr. Joe

Please note that if you would like to contact Fr. Joe directly, he has an email address separate from that of the parish office:

corpuschristiparish@gmail.com

   

SFA collecting eyeglasses! 

Did you just fill a new prescription for your eyeglasses and don’t know what to do with your old glasses? Donate your used eyeglasses to Suitcases for Africa and they will be cleaned up, labeled and sent to Kenya and given to those who would not otherwise have the ability to have proper eyewear. Donated eyeglasses can be put at the back of the church.

 

A note regarding donated food… 

If you place grocery items at the back of the church for Benedict Labre House, PLEASE ensure that all items are unopened and not past their expiry date.

 

Pancake Breakfast for Corpus Christi

OnSunday, February 12, after the 9:30 a.m. mass, Loyola students of Corpus Christi will be serving a delicious pancake breakfast. In addition, they have organized a raffle with lots of exciting prizes to be won. Raffle tickets will be on sale after all masses between now and February 12th. All proceeds of the breakfast and the raffle will be going towards the cost of the repairs made to the church heating system at the end of last year. Thank you boys for your hard work! Please come out to support the boys and our church!

 

Politics of the Eucharist

On Thursday, February 9 at 7:00 pm. at the Newman Centre (3484 Peel St., Montreal) there will be a panel discussion on the “Politics of the Eucharist” based on Douglas Farrow’s recent book, Ascension Theology. This discussion will be led by Bishop Thomas Dowd, Prof Garth Green and Prof Farrow. For more information contact the Newman Center at 514-398-4106 or newmancentre@mail.mcgill.ca.

 

Volunteers Needed for Benedict Labre House Meals


This year parishioners of Corpus Christi will be providing two meals for the homeless at Benedict Labre House, on Saturday March 3rd and on Saturday March 10th.
We need volunteers to cook enough Shepherd pies (Pâté chinois) for over 200 persons, provide desserts and drinks and to help out in the kitchen and dining room.  The youth of the parish are invited to sign up for the second meal (March 10th)  to help in the kitchen and to serve the meal. As there is a limited space we can only take 8 volunteers each week. For the second week this means 6 youth plus a few adults to drive and assist the young people in the kitchen.

Each shepherd’s pie should ideally be baked in a 12”x 9” pan.  This size is enough to serve about 8 persons and reheats quickly. Pies should contain potatoes, meat and vegetables (peas or corn). Pies cooked in advance may be frozen, labeled and placed in the parish kitchen freezer.
Please sign up on the sheet at the back of the church. For more information please call Paul Anderson at 514-457-3786

 

Fundraising Luncheon for Children in Uganda

Father David Kiyingi (of St. Edmund's) is inviting you to a fundraising Luncheon in support of the Foundation for the Education of the Children in Uganda (FECU) on Sunday, February 19, 2012 at 12:15 p.m.atSt. John Fisher Parish hall(120 Summerhill Ave, Pointe-Claire.)

On the program: a full meal; a show by the IHOZO Group, performing some of their graceful African dances; a raffle; songs by soloists; and lots of music by the Dynamic Entertainment to enhance your St. Valentine spirit. Your love will certainly make a significant difference in the lives of Ugandan children. Should you wish to make a donation, write the cheque payable to the FECU.Tax receipts will be issued.

For info and tickets, please call Fr. David: 514-426-5593, or cell, 514-213-5778.

 

Bible Study at St. Edmund’s 

A Bible study on the Book of Job will be led by Deacon Phil Dunn every Wednesday from February 15 to March 28 at 9:45 a.m.Please contact the parish to register (695-7100).

   

Land of Saints and Scholars

The 50th International Eucharistic Congress will be held in Dublin, Ireland in June 2012.  You are invited to join us to travel to the “Land of Saints and Scholars” and be part of this important event in the life of the Catholic Church.

Two package options are available.

For details, please call Marcia at 514-733-4500 ext 229; 514-489-0468 or email: marciadoceo@videotron.ca

 

 

Calling all Lectors and Eucharistic Ministers!

If you are interested in serving our parish community in the role of either a Eucharistic Minister or a Lector at either the 5:00 p.m. mass on Saturday, or the 9:30 a.m. on Sunday please take a moment to place your name and mass preference on the sheet at the back of the church.  We are in particular need of a greater number of parishioners to serve as Eucharistic Ministers.

Please contact Ada Colomb with any queries:

514-457-9020.

 

Corpus Christi Parish Outreach  

                            

As a follow up to our Parish Survey some weeks ago, I wish to give you some insight into the Outreach program and make an appeal for volunteers.  The Outreach program tries to answer the needs of parishioners when difficulties and change occurs in their lives.                                             

 

This is an ambitious plan!  In order to succeed we need a list of willing people with big hearts.  We will keep a bank of names to call on for specific needs.  There is something for everyone, and you will decide how much time you can give.  The needs range from taking the Holy Eucharist to shut-ins to driving someone to Mass, home visits and hospital visits, relieving caregivers, friendly phone calls or making a casserole.                                        

 

The Diocese has a resource person who will give us training, which will be focused on the delicate and confidential aspects of home visits.

Fr. Ben welcomes assistance to answer the needs of our parishioners.

 

Please give this some thought and put your name on the list at the back of the church in the area you wish to help.

Contact Anne Parsons for more information about this important service in our parish: 514-457-2183.

Volunteers always receive more than they give!

 

Hold a hand.

Drive a car.

Bake a cake.

Listen to cherished memories.

Touch a heart.

Change a life (maybe your own)!

   

Les Lundis de Marthe et Marie                                              

Fr. Ben invites the women of Ste. Anne-de-Bellevue and Corpus Christi for a weekly, ongoing study of God’s Word (lectio divina).  These one-hour meetings (in French) of prayer and reflection will take place in the parish hall of Ste. Anne (1 rue de l’église, above the “bazaar”) on Mondays at 11:00a.m. 

 

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

 

The liturgical ministries

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 Benoit, Gene Gauzer, or Pierre Joncas.

 

Bulletin Board Announcements

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 2012

If you are planning on getting married in 2010, 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 have received a number of requests for prayer over the last couple of weeks. Fellow parishioners are struggling with different types of illnesses at this time.  Although unseen, they have sought our support before the Lord.  Please do not fail them at this time.

 

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 Benoit and from the parish, but that for public petitions, you do so with these provisions in mind.

 

Requests for Sacraments  

 

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 Benoit 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

 


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