SAINT FRANCIS OF ASSISI PARISH DECEMBER 6 TH BULLETIN, 2020 844 Notre Dame Avenue, St Lambert, QC, J4R 1R8 TEL: (450) 671-6149 FAX: (450) 671-6792 email: [email protected]Website :- www.saintfrancisparish.ca Priest:- Fr. Gérard Lachapelle SAINT JOHN PAUL II PASTORAL UNIT Fr. Manus Bradley, Pastor : [email protected]Susan Gardner, Coordinator [email protected]Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Saint-John-Paul-II-Pastoral- Unit/983390895019278 Diocese of Saint-Jean-Longueuil - Bishop, Claude Hamelin Diocesan website: www.dsjl.org Saint John Paul II website: http://johnpaul2.weebly.com WARDENS:- Chair of the Fabrique – Ted Colavecchio 450-671- 6818 Anne-Marie Armeni Treasurer 450-671-1042 Richard Zavergiu .........Bld. & Maint. 450-671-8908 Marianne Hinger Secretary 450- 465-0827 Craig Mcara Fundraising 514-618-3352 Julie Belanger Special Events 450-466-3303 Amanda Simard Hall Rentals 450-671-9164 2 ND SUNDAY OF ADVENT O people of Sion, behold, the Lord will come to save the nations, and the Lord will make the glory of his voice heard in the joy of your heart. PRAYER INTENTIONS –Remember in your prayers Brian, Leona, Emmanuel, Diane, Howard and our armed forces. Pray for the repose of the souls of all our deceased. To add a name to our prayer list, call the office 450-671-6149 and leave a message. Sunday Masses have resumed at St. Francis of Assisi. To reserve your seat please call 450-671-1042 on Wednesdays from 2 pm to 4 pm and 7 pm to 8 pm. MASS INTENTIONS
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SAINT FRANCIS OF ASSISI PARISH DECEMBER 6TH BULLETIN, 2020844 Notre Dame Avenue, St Lambert, QC, J4R 1R8
Craig Mcara Fundraising 514-618-3352Julie Belanger Special Events 450-466-3303
Amanda Simard Hall Rentals 450-671-9164
2ND SUNDAY OF ADVENTO people of Sion, behold, the Lord will come to save the nations,
and the Lord will make the glory of his voice heard in the joy of your heart. PRAYER INTENTIONS –Remember in your prayers Brian, Leona, Emmanuel, Diane, Howard and our armed forces. Pray for the repose of the souls of all our deceased. To add a name to our prayer list, call the office 450-671-6149 and leave a message. Sunday Masses have resumed at St. Francis of Assisi. To reserve your seat please call 450-671-1042 on Wednesdays from 2 pm to 4 pm and 7 pm to 8 pm.MASS INTENTIONS December 6th Man Hin Benedicta Chan – the Colavecchio family
Arthur Bergeron – Joan BergeronDecember 13th Ellen Howlett – the Colavecchios
Octave Désilets – Fr. Gérard LachapelleDONATIONS: Churches rely on the generosity of their parishioners to maintain their day-to-day operations and those expenses don’t necessarily go away when the church is closed. To donate to your parish you may safely send a cheque in the mail by Canada Post. Please clearly indicate on your cheque the amount, your name, address and if you have, your church envelope #. Tax receipts will be issued as per usual. Thank you!
POPE FRANCIS’ PRAYER INTENTION FOR DECEMBER.
We pray that our personal relationship with Jesus Christ be nourished by the Word of God and life of prayer.2020 ECS Christmas Basket Campaign For many Christmas is a difficult time, financially and emotionally, particularly during this Covid-19 pandemic. To help people in need in our wider community, Ecumenical Community Services (ECS) is soliciting monetary donations in order to provide food for their Christmas supper. Checks, payable to your Church with the mention for ECS Christmas Baskets will be thankfully received by your church between November 22 and December 13, 2020. Your attention to this request for your help is very much appreciated. The ECS TeamEVENING ADORATION AT ST. MARY'S. To give you further access to Jesus, who is truly present in the Blessed Sacrament of the Altar, St. Mary’s Parish will open its doors for an hour of silent adoration, from 7:30 to 8:30 pm, on Thursday evenings and will continue into December.Because of the provincial sanitary regulations, a maximum of 25 adorers will be allowed in the Church and registration prior to the event is mandatory.To register, two options are offered:Option 1) Call Alex La Salle at 514-641-9135 orOption 2) Send an email to Alex La Salle at [email protected] be officially registered, you need to receive a confirmation number (1 to 25). Leaving a voice message or sending an email is not enough. The church will open at 7:10 pm and close at 8:50 pm. St. Mary's Church, 735 Miller, Greenfield Park J4V 1W6
Blogs and Reflections: by Alex Lasalle, Pastoral Agent; available on the Website : http://johnpaul2.weebly.com/blogDaily Reflections from Fr. John Torrance : Scripture, Reflection, Prayerhttps://www.facebook.com/pages/Saint-John-Paul-II-Pastoral-Unit/983390895019278https://www.facebook.com/stgabrielssthuberthttps://www.facebook.com/parishofstraymondcandiac
HOW TO REGISTER FOR MASSWe yearn to come together as a faith community, but first and
We yearn to come together as a faith community, but first and foremost, we must be a safe faith community. To reserve a place at any of the parishes listed below you must call the number on the days and times indicated below. We will not take reservations outside of those hours and we cannot take voicemail, email or texting as we need to speak with you when you call. There are specific questions we must ask you and some information that we must give you. A phone call is required. Registrations will be taken each week for the upcoming weekend only. The protocols state that in order to sit in the same pew in the church, you must live under the same roof; therefore please register accordingly. We will do our best to ensure that each parishioner in the Saint John Paul II Pastoral Unit will get to attend once, before anyone else attends twice.
WE WANT YOU TO FEEL SAFE INSIDE YOUR PLACE OF WORSHIP. Please know that before each Mass, every pew, railing, door handle and all bathrooms will have been cleaned and sanitized by a crew of amazing volunteers! Please help them by making sure that you take all of your belongings with you when you leave. Maybe this ‘new normal’ won’t be exactly what we want it to be, but it will be what we need it to be.WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW WHEN COMING TO MASS• Arrive 15 to 30 minutes early to allow the check in process.• In the parking lot, stay safely 6 feet apart.• With your mask on, stop and allow the volunteer to check you in.• At the door, stop and you will be given hand-sanitizer (your hands will be ‘squirted’).• Inside the church, follow the volunteer to your assigned seat.• During Mass, follow all arrows and markings on the floor, so we all stay safely 6 feet apart.• There will be one Lector for all readings• There will be no Altar Servers• You will notice that there are no Missals (bring your own).• You may bring water if you think you will need some.• You will notice that due to air transmission of Covid -19, there are no fans, electric or manual.• During Mass, enjoy the Music Ministry, but for now, no singing in the pews.• We will wish each other the Peace of Christ by nodding, smiling, bowing and waving.• During Communion there is no verbal exchange, simply silence.• Following Mass, to leave the church, please follow the directions of the Hospitality Minister and remember to bring all personal items home with you.• When leaving, respect the safety of keeping the 6 feet between you and your fellow parishioners in the church and when out in the parking lot.• Lastly, although Mass will be 'different', it is still wonderful. It is still Mass, still reverent, still holy!
CELEBRATIONS IN THE SAINT JOHN PAUL PASTORAL UNIT VIRTUALLY:Weekend Celebrations in the Saint John Paul Pastoral Unit (on Facebook Live)St. Mary's on Saturday at 5 pm and St. Augustine's on Sunday at 9:15 amhttps://www.facebook.com/mass.saintjohnpauliiSt. Gabriel's on Sunday at 11:00 amhttps://www.facebook.com/stgabrielssthubertWeekend Celebrations in the Saint John Paul Pastoral Unit (on ZOOM)Holy Cross on Saturday at 4:30 pm invitation by: [email protected] Celebration in the Saint John Paul II Pastoral Unit (on Facebook)Tuesday Mass at St. Gabriel's at 4:00 pmhttps://www.facebook.com/stgabrielssthuberthttps://www.facebook.com/parishofstraymondcandiac
WEEKDAY MASSES Registration at the door - presently 25 limit
Tuesday at 4:00 pm, St. Gabriel's Parish (in person & on Facebook) https://www.facebook.com/stgabrielssthubert Wednesday at 9:00 am, St. Mary's Parish
Thursday at 9:15 am, St. Augustine's Parish Friday at 9:30 am, Good Shepherd Parish
WEEKEND CELEBRATIONS IN THE SAINT JOHN PAUL PASTORAL UNITGood Shepherd, 7900 Naples, Brossard J4Y 1Z9Saturday at 5:00 pmSunday at 11:15 amTo register call: 450-676-7577 Tuesday from 9:00 am to 1 pmSt. Augustine’s, 105 de Cherbourg, St. Bruno J3V 2K8 (entrance, Roberval)Sunday at 9:15 amTo register call: 450-653-4402 Thursday from 2 pm to 4 pm St. Clare’s, 820 Montarville, Longueuil (Church)Saturday at 4:00 pmTo register call: 450-463-3206 Tuesday and Thursday from 10 am to 12 pmSt. Francis of Assisi, 844 Notre Dame, St. Lambert J4R 1N5Sunday at 9:30 amTo register call: 450-671-1042 Wednesday from 2 pm to 4 pm and 7 pm to 8 pmSt. Gabriel’s, 5070 Gilbert, St. Hubert J3Y 2K7Sunday at 11:00 amTo register call: 450-656-4433 Thursday from 3 pm to 8 pmSt. Mary’s, 125 Grove, Greenfield Park, J4V 2X2 (entrance, Miller)Saturday at 5:00 pmSunday at 9:00 amSunday at 11:30 am (in French with St. Anastase)To register call: 450-671-0416 Tuesday from 3 pm to 6 pmSt. Raymond’s, CRVP : 135 chemin Haendel, Candiac, QC J5R 1R7Sunday at 9:15 amTo register call: 450-659-6678 Thursday from 5 pm to 8 pm
WEARING MASKS IN THE CHURCH IS MANDATORY
DISPENSATION FROM MASS. We know that this is difficult but during the time of this pandemic, the dispensation of Sunday Mass is given for those who cannot go, and for those advised not to go, to church. Rather, these faithful are invited to read the Word of God and to pray in their homes and to participate in the celebrations of the Mass via TV, radio and/or the Internet.
Christmas Eve & Christmas Day - December 24 & 25
To reserve a place in your parish you must call the telephone number on the days and timesindicated below. The capacity is 25 persons. We will not take reservations outside of those hoursand we cannot take voicemail, email or texting as we need to speak with you when you call. There are specific questions we must ask you and some information that we must give you. A phone call is required. The protocols state that in order to sit in the same pew in the church, you must liveunder the same roof; therefore, please register accordingly. Holy Cross will celebrate Mass onZOOM and all Masses indicated with a link will be livestreamed on Facebook and YouTube.Good Shepherd, 7900 Naples, Brossard J4Y 1Z9Christmas Eve, December 24 at 7:30 pmChristmas Day, December 25 at 9:15 amChristmas Day, December 25 at 11:15 am https://www.facebook.com/mass.saintjohnpauliiTo register, call: 450-676-7577 on Tuesday, December 15 from 9:00 am to 1 pmHoly Cross and St. Francis of Assisi on ZOOMFr. Gerard Lachapelle will celebrate Mass with Holy Cross Parish & St. Francis of Assision Christmas Eve, December 24 at 4:00 pmTo register on ZOOM (invitation by: [email protected])St. Augustine’s, 105 de Cherbourg, St. Bruno J3V 2K8 (entrance, Roberval)Christmas Eve, December 24 at 8:00 pm https://www.facebook.com/mass.saintjohnpauliiChristmas Day, December 25 at 9:15 am https://www.facebook.com/mass.saintjohnpauliiTo register, call: 450-653-4402 on Thursday, December 17 from 2 pm to 4 pmSt. Clare’s, 820 Montarville, Longueuil (Church)Christmas Eve, December 24 at 4:00 pmTo register call: 450-463-3206 on Tuesday, December 15 from 10 am to 12 pm orThursday, December 17 from 10 am to 12 pmSt. Francis of Assisi, 844 Notre Dame, St. Lambert J4R 1N5Christmas Eve, December 24 at 7:30 pmTo register call : 450-671-1042 on Wednesday, December 16 from 2 pm to 4 pm and7 pm to 8 pmSt. Gabriel’s, 5070 Gilbert, St. Hubert J3Y 2K7Christmas Eve, December 24 at 7:30 pm https://www.facebook.com/stgabrielssthubertChristmas Day, December 25 at 11:00 am https://www.facebook.com/stgabrielssthubertTo register call: 450-656-4433 on Monday, December 21 from 3 pm to 8 pmSt. Mary’s, 125 Grove, Greenfield Park, J4V 2X2 (entrance, Miller)Christmas Eve, December 24 at 5:00 pm https://www.facebook.com/mass.saintjohnpauliiChristmas Eve, December 24 at 7:30 pm (Bilingual)Christmas Day, December 25 at 9:00 amChristmas Day, December 25 at 11:30 am (in French with St. Anastase)To register call: 450-671-0416 on Saturday, December 12 from 10 am to 1 pmSt. Raymond’s, CRVP : 135 chemin Haendel, Candiac, QC J5R 1R7
Christmas Eve, December 24 at 5:00 pm https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuKTJ_YPpniJBddIXV7Q6BATo register call: 450-659-6678 on Thursday, December 17 from 5 pm to 8 pm
ANNUAL ELECTION OF CHURCH WARDENSPresent church wardens Marianne Hinger and Anne-Marie Armeni complete their terms of office on December 31st, 2020. Their positions must be filled for a period of three years. To be eligible for election the candidate must be eighteen years or older, a member of St. Francis of Assisi Parish, living in St. Lambert, willing to enter the election process and serve the Fabrique if elected.
Please use the form below and return it to the parish by December 31st or email it to the office at [email protected]
Advent Reflection - "And a little child will lead them" Isaiah 11:8
Fr. Manus Bradley will present an Advent Reflection on Tuesday, December 8 at 8pmFr. Manus Bradley will present an Advent Reflection on Tuesday, December 8 at 8pmFr. Manus Bradley will present an Advent Reflection on Tuesday, December 8 at 8 pm on Facebook Live: https://www.facebook.com/mass.saintjohnpaulii
and it will be available on this Sway following.
The theme is "And a little child will lead them" Isaiah 11:8
Fr. Manus Bradley will present an Advent Reflection on Tuesday, December 8 at 8pm
WILL THERE BE NO CHRISTMAS?Of course yes! Quieter and deeper, more like the first in which Jesus was born, in solitude.Without much light on earth, but with that of the star of Bethlehem, illuminating paths of life in its immensity.Without colossal royal parades but with the humility of feeling ourselves shepherds and young people in search of the truth.Without great masses and with bitter absences, but with the presence of a God who will fill everything.WILL THERE BE NO CHRISTMAS?Of course yes! Without the overflowing streets, but with a fiery heart for the one who has to come, festivals without noise nor, neither complaints nor jostling ...But living the mystery without fear to the "Herodes-covid" who claim take away even the dream of hoping.Christmas will be because GOD is on our side and he shares, as Christ did in a manger, our poverty, our trials, our tears, our anguish and our orphanage.Christmas will take place because we need divine light in the midst of so much darkness.
Covid19 will never be able to reach the heart or the soul of those who put their hope and their lofty ideal in heaven.CHRISTMAS WILL TAKE PLACE! WE WILL SING CHRISTMAS SONGS!GOD WILL BE BORN AND BRING US FREEDOM!
Fr Javier Leoz, parish priest of San Lorenzo, Pamplona (Navarre in Spain) (text which earned him a phone call from Pope Francis on 7/11/2020)
PRAY WITH SCRIPTUREWelcome to all who desire to deepen your relationship with God. Come and join us, and learn how to pray with scripture in the way of Saint Ignatius of Loyola.
During this time when many of us are confined to our homes, Montreal Directed Retreats (MDR), supported by the English Speaking Catholic Council (ESCC), is offering weekday morning online sessions. The sessions will be free and accessible to all via the cloud platform Zoom.Each session will include a short teaching on the Ignatian method of prayer, listening to a Scripture reading and entering into the experience. Following a quiet time, there will be opportunity for sharing (optional). The sessions are 45 minutes in duration and run from Monday to Friday, 10:30 a.m. each morning.If you wish to join us, please register online below. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at [email protected].
(Extract From Bishop Claude Hamelin's Letter, November 4, 2020)This fall, Development and Peace launched the COVID-19 campaign: Recovering Together to support the populations hardest hit by the pandemic in the South. In a distressing situation like the one we are experiencing, it is the most vulnerable and marginalized, such as refugees, women and indigenous peoples, who are disproportionately suffering the worst consequences of the crisis."We remembered that no one saves himself, that it is only possible to save ourselves together," Pope Francis tells us in his latest encyclical letter on brotherhood and social friendship. 1. Development and Peace partners are working in this direction in their communities. Our solidarity will enable them to continue their essential work in this time of global crisis.
1. FRANKFURT, Encyclical Letter Fratelli Tutti, number 32.2. Call 514-257-8711 or 1-888-234-8533 (toll-free number).3. Send a cheque to 1425 René-Lévesque Blvd. West, 3rd floor, Montreal, Quebec4. Canada H3G 1T7.
GIVE NOW https://www.devp.org/en/campaign/recoveringtogether
The Assistance and Referral Centre (ARC) is a non-profit organization that promotes awareness & accessibility to English-Language Health and Social Services in the Montérégie-Centre region. Click on this link to go to their website and list of upcoming events https://www.arc-hss.ca/
CAREGIVERS VIRTUAL MEETINGS AND RESPITE CARE AT HOME
MY FIRST HOLIDAY SEASON WITHOUT YOUMourning the loss of a loved one is particularly difficult during holidays, celebrations, birthdays and other special occasions, when the depth and magnitude of the grief may intensify. These feelings are normal and natural. This session is offered to caregivers who have lost their loved ones during the past year. It provides the opportunity to share, receive support and be better prepared to face the holiday season.In person* – Max. 5 participants Tuesday, December 8th, from 2 to 4 p.m. *Note ►An exception for this meeting on
grief. Priority will be given to those who do not have the necessary equipment (camera and microphone) for videoconferencing. Depending on the evolution of the pandemic and Public Health guidelines, it may be replaced by the virtual format.
PROGRAM – NOVEMBER | DECEMBER 2020 : The programming for November andDecember 2020 of the Centre de soutien entr’Aidants is available on the website. Formore information.
REFERENCE GUIDE 2020-2021: The Centre de soutien entr’Aidants’ mission is tosupport caregivers by offering a range of services to help them take care of an elderlyloved one while maintaining their physical, psychological and financial health.TheReference Guide is a must for the health network and the community, with 5,990copies distributed in hospitals, CLSCs and various organizations. See the 2020-2021edition.
WIDOW AND WIDOWER SUPPORT GROUPEvery first Monday of the month from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Losing a spouse impacts every part of life. Join us to be with others who are also journeying through grief.
We are a faith based group. You are welcomed to share or listen. Open to all: those whose losses are many years past or very recent. We are meeting online for now, in person whenever possible.
For more information, please contact Anne Parsons at 514-457-2183 or [email protected].
Here is a link to the Caregiving resources on the HNS website: https://henrinouwen.org/resources/caregiving-overview/.Your phone calls continue to mean the world to those you visit. SASMAD is still recommending that you do not visit the person you are accompanying until restrictions
are lifted. Use caution and find new ways to connect! Thank you, once again, for all you are doing! Cathie Macaulay [email protected] SASMAD SPIRITUAL SUPPORT LINE : 1-888-305-0994.
Some of the images available on art cards at Taylor's (556 Victoria Avenue) in St. Lambert. All proceeds going to Our Harbour! HEAR YE! HEAR YE!The Our Harbour Individual Fundraising Committee has been working on a project to make and sell beautiful card sets, based on donations of art by local artists Nancy Cousins-Via and Lyn Scott, also a member of the IFC. The cards are Christmas themed and cards of landscapes. Lyn's contact with Mr.Taylor at Taylor's has resulted in a wonderful opportunity to have these cards sold at Taylor's ... and they are there now! The cards are also available upstairs on the third floor of Taylor's at Photo Rene print shop, courtesy of Rene (on the lingerie and nightwear floor, a great place to browse too!)If you are looking for cards for yourself or as gifts, I invite you to stop by Taylor's and pick up a set or two ... hurry! Lyn is already planning a re-print, however, so no one will be disappointed.Our Harbour / Le Havre Nonprofit OrganizationOur Harbour provides a supportive long-term housing program on Montreal’s SouthShore for people living with mental illness.440, Notre Dame avenue Saint-Lambert, QC, Canada J4P 2K4 http://ourharbour.org/
SAINT JOHN PAUL II PASTORAL UNIT CONTACT INFORMATION :
Please visit our website for Parish locations, Pastoral Team contacts, and NewsSaint John Paul II website: http://johnpaul2.weebly.comFacebook page:https://www.facebook.com/pages/Saint-John-Paul-II-Pastoral-Unit/983390895019278Faith Education email: [email protected]
The GRAPEVINE newsletter from the Montreal Catholic Diocese: [email protected] The Bridge newsletter Pastoral Home Care – SASMAD English sector:
450-445-0372 or by email at : [email protected] Included: Praise & Worship, Scripture, Reflections/Sharing, Intercessory prayer & Rosary. If you don't have anyone to pray for prayer intentions at your parishes, then please forward Lorraine prayer requests which she will then share with the Prayer Group.
PRAYER NETWORK - VIRTUALWe will pray for anyone from anywhere and for anything. Anonymity is an option for those who prefer it. There is just this one central e-mail for receiving prayer requests: [email protected], and all requests will be forwarded from the same! Also, if you wish to be on the list of people willing to pray, email [email protected] and you will be added to the pray-ers list!
