SAINT FRANCIS OF ASSISI PARISH NOVEMBER 15 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 33 RD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME The Lord said: I think thoughts of peace and not of affliction. You will call upon me, and I will answer you, and I will lead back your captives from every place. 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.
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SAINT FRANCIS OF ASSISI PARISH NOVEMBER 15TH 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
33RD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIMEThe Lord said: I think thoughts of peace and not of affliction. You will call upon me,
and I will answer you, and I will lead back your captives from every place.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 November 15th Mary Cacchione – her daughters and grandchildren
Jacques Brault – Aline BraultNovember 22nd Our Parishioners
Brian Powers – his familyDONATIONS: 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 NOVEMBER. Artificial IntelligenceWe pray that the progress of robotics and artificial intelligence may always serve humankind.
WORLD DAY OF THE POORThe fourth World Day of the Poor will be celebrated on November 15, 2020. This day, declared by Pope Francis, invites us to help the most disadvantaged in society. The theme this year is “Reaching Out to the Poor”. Read the Pope's message for the occasion: http://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/messages/poveri/documents/papa-francesco_20200613_messaggio-iv-giornatamondiale-poveri-2020.pdfEVENING 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 from 10 am to 12 pm, 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 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.
What is our Diocesan Church doing in this time of pandemic?
Greetings to all of you! The pandemic that is hitting us continues to mark our lives. It is shaking our social fabric and upsetting our habits. It has weakened our seniors and families, causing vulnerability and anxiety, particularly among the most disadvantaged among us. The health crisis has affected us all and continues to worry us. For several weeks, our churches had to shut their doors. It was not without pain that we interrupted our celebrations and gatherings. Even if some people thought that the life of our Diocesan Church had come to a complete standstill, I want to reassure them: we have not ceased to be in service... but we are working in a new way! The Diocese has courageously implemented many measures to ensure that pastoral services continue to be offered. The most important one has been to refuse to lay off our pastoral personnel. Aware of the financial difficulties caused by the pandemic, we paid out to the Fabriques that needed it the necessary sums to ensure that pastoral personnel remaining active did not suffer any loss of salary. By mobilizing Diocesan Services personnel, pastors and pastoral agents in all our parishes, we have forged ties with community organizations and are constantly remaining alert to the needs of people that are suffering. In this way, the communities of the diocese were able to carry out many projects such as : Sunday and daily celebrations on the Internet; Celebrations of the Easter Triduum and a series of programs for moral and spiritual support on community television; Sessions of catechetical formation bringing together a large number of families on social networks; Thousands of telephone calls to encourage people, be of service, pray with them and accompany them; Assistance to food banks and mutual aid support groups; Partnering with civil organizations to transform even a church into a temporary day and accommodation centre for the homeless. I am proud of the work accomplished by all our personnel. Our Diocesan Church has been on the front lines and continues to be there. The Church has invested a considerable amount of money to maintain an effective and comforting presence with everyone. As we reopen places of worship, the spiritual and material needs of our people continue to challenge us. Today, more than ever, we need you! Help us rebuild our strength. Help our Diocesan Church to continue her mission. Thank you for your trust, your solidarity and for your donation. †
Claude Hamelin Bishop of Saint-Jean-Longueuil
To make a donation please go to:- https://app.cyberimpact.com/click-tracking?ct=CUdeXdEer3gvKsVbTpUiib_s2gpD1H51eTi3xmpTnha7hWsJc8_ItXMyjOExc0fYr6ful9Rq7nJCDRIVmcT9sKTSipsVtL9Op9FNypH12IUb29489n2zeHayRwSjWrmt
Called by My Name, Sent in His Name
Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020 10 a.m. - 12 p.m ET An online eventAs Christians, we live in relationship – in community – with God and with each other.But it doesn’t stop there.We are called to go out into the world. But how?Especially now, as we live through a world-altering pandemic, how can we move forward as an outward-bound church? What does it look and feel like?Join Archbishop Paul-André Durocher of Gatineau, Quebec, as he shares his reflections on the Church as movement, how through Baptism and Confirmation “each one of us is called by God and sent in his name”, and what key elements create a renewed vision for our Christian communities, especially parishes.This free interactive videoconference will launch a series of more focused workshops being offered between winter 2021 to summer 2022. These sessions will cover areas of parish life related to leadership, ministry and evangelization, as we navigate forward, through and post pandemic times.To learn more and register, click here https://diocesemontreal.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b836394aeebd8327dcfa37914&id=fd46fa6070&e=23035ef3b4
*************************************************PRAY WITH SCRIPTURE
Welcome 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].
DEVELOPMENT AND PEACE
The COVID-19 pandemic has put our one human family in crisis. It is estimated that: 265 million people could face starvation by the end of 2020. The economic fallout from COVID could push an additional half a billion
people into poverty. Only 1 in 5 people in low-income countries are covered by safety net
programmesAnd it is the most vulnerable and marginalized, such refugees, women and Indigenous Peoples, who will disproportionately suffer the worst impacts. We are at critical juncture for our common home. We must come together to support a global recovery to the pandemic that moves us towards a more sustainable and equitable future for all.GIVE NOW https://www.devp.org/en/campaign/recoveringtogether
Challenges Facing Single Mothers in the Catholic CommunityYou are invited to participate in a virtual summitWe will be hosting a virtual webinar to discuss the challenges facing single mothers in the Catholic community and solutions to welcoming them more fully into the church family.This is a collaboration between Momentum, a new organization for Catholic Single Mothers and a team of McGill University master's students who conducted “A Study on Catholic Single Mothers in the Montreal Catholic Community.”For Church community leaders and members.Our goal is to raise awareness and communicate how to support Catholic single mothers.Wednesday November 18th, 1:00pm-2:30pm EST
To Register Click: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_xztNx1QGRhKAzM6FAePuLwPlease contact [email protected] with any inquiries
YOU'RE INVITED TO A CLIMATE JUSTICE FORUMFor the Love of Creation, of which KAIROS is a leading organization, is hosting a Fall Online Forum to introduce the work of the initiative and invite everyone into this joint
advocacy, theology and local engagement work. Join us at one or all of these events.Four out of five of these one hour sessions will have simultaneous translation in French and English.Every Monday in November from 7:30-8:30 pm on Zoom. Register at: http://bit.ly/flcforum2020
For the Love of Creation (III): Grieving, Healing and Connecting with CreationDate: Monday, 16 November, 2020 Time: 7:30 to 8:30 pm ESTPlace: Zoom (registration link) Contact: [email protected] instructions: Participate in a service of lament with singing and silence, explore therapy tools and hear from specialists on processing collective and individual grief. Learn ways to connect with Creation for healing and spiritual growth (English Only)For the Love of Creation: Creation Care (IV): A Letter of the FaithfulDate: Monday, 23 November, 2020 Time: 7:30 to 8:30 pm ESTPlace: Zoom (registration link) Contact: [email protected] instructions: Explore theologies of creation care and learn about our process to develop a “Letter of the Faithful for the love of creation” that will reflect theologically grounded dialogue about climate justice and global warming from across the country. Join us in prayer for creation (Simultaneous Translation)For the Love of Creation (V): Climate Action Now!Date: Monday, 30 November, 2020 Time: 7:30 to 8:30 pm ESTPlace: Zoom (registration link) Contact: [email protected] instructions: Bring together all elements explored in the forum: theology, communications, grief, healing, and climate justice advocacy and participate in collective climate action online. Participants will be invited to bring mindfulness about the climate emergency into the holiday season and to contemplate ongoing engagement in the work of climate justice (Simultaneous Translation)
Building Positive Relationships between Indigenous & non-Indigenous PeoplesTuesday, November 24, 2020 – Social Injustice in the Court
SystemsPlease note registration link will be sent separately for this event.For more information, please contact Carole Umana at [email protected].
For more info, visit our websites: www.kairoscanada.org and www.kairosblanketexercise.org.Donate to KAIROS today! KAIROS Canadian Ecumenical Justice Initiatives
****************************************************************************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
Virtual Meetings 1 meeting per month Max. 15 participantsMonthly meetings, structured and facilitated by counsellors, offering caregivers and former caregivers a precious opportunity to exchange with others and receive support. A different theme each month. The virtual meetings are supported by the Webex platform. It is possible to connect via the Internet. You need a computer or a tablet that has a camera and a microphone. It is also possible to use Webex with your landline or cell phone. We offer technical assistance, by phone, to facilitate your connection to this new service.Theme for November Light Up Your Creativity!For more information... [email protected]
At Home Respite CareThe rules for granting respite services to caregivers have changed. We can now offer you the respite service, In-home Supervision, for 4 hours a week to allow you to recharge your batteries. In addition, the Respite Getaway service offers respite in your home for 50 hours for a peaceful escape from everyday life.To take advantage of these free respite services, contact Yvan Provencher at450-465-2520 extension 206, or by email at: yprovencher@centredesoutienentraidants
EVERYTHING YOU WANTED TO KNOW BUT WERE AFRAID TO ASK!
Presentation 1: 9:30 AM-10:30 AMAlain Deschamps: Your Legal Responsibilities and RightsMr Deschamps is a former defense lawyer working as a Plain Language Specialist and Translator with the legal information centre Éducaloi. Mr. Deschamps will be addressing the following: Cannabis and driving: what are the limits?; What powers do the police have with regards to cannabis?; Possession of cannabis: how much can you have and where can you have it?; and What are the laws around travelling with cannabis?Presentation 2: 10:30 AM – 11:30 AMAnn Millet: Learn About the Different Types of Cannabis and the Potential Medical Benefits of Cannabis for SeniorsAnn Millet, a microbiologist and industry specialist, will be focusing on the following topics and questions: The differences between THC & CBD, how cannabis affects the body, who can benefit from cannabis as a medical treatment and different ways to consume cannabis.Presented by Éducaloi and Seniors Action Quebec.
Register by November 12 by sending us an email with your contact info (name, phone number and organization) at: [email protected].
A confirmation email will be sent to you within 2 working days.
SACRED HEART OF JESUS PRAYER GROUP : Please contact: Lorraine Pecus at450-445-0372 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!
