SAINT FRANCIS OF ASSISI PARISH SEPTEMBER 20TH BULLETIN, 2020844 Notre Dame Avenue, St Lambert, QC, J4R 1R8

TEL: (450) 671-6149 FAX: (450) 671-6792 email: stfrancis@videotron.ca Website :- www.saintfrancisparish.ca

Priest:- Fr. Gérard LachapelleSAINT JOHN PAUL II PASTORAL UNIT

Fr. Manus Bradley, Pastor : polbradley@aol.com Susan Gardner, Coordinator susan.gardner@dsjl.orgFacebook 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.comWARDENS:- Chair of the Fabrique – Ted Colavecchio 450-671-6818

Anne-Marie Armeni Treasurer 450-671-1042 Richard Zavergiu .................Bld. & Maint. 450-671-8908Marianne Hinger Secretary 450-465-0827

Craig Mcara Fundraising 514-618-3352Julie Belanger Special Events 450-466-3303

Amanda Simard Hall Rentals 450-671-9164

25TH WEEK OF ORDINARY TIMEGive peace, O Lord, to those who wait for you, that your prophets be found true.

Hear the prayers of your servant, and of your people Israel.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. MASS INTENTIONS ( celebrated on Zoom at 10 am )September 27th Rita Désilets – Fr. Gérard LachapelleFr. Gerard Lachapelle will celebrate Mass on Sunday, September 27th at 10:00 am on ZOOM with Holy Cross Parish and St. Francis Parish (invitation by: mmuldowney@live.ca)Fr. John Torrance will celebrate Mass on Tuesday, September 22 at 4:00 pm (live & in Camera) from St. Gabriel's Parish and it will be available on Facebook and the SWAY.Tuesday, September 22nd Mass1st Reading: Proverbs 3:27-34Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 15:2-3A, 3BC-4AB, 5Gospel: Luke 8:16-18Fr. John Torrance will celebrate Mass on Sunday, September 27 at 11:00 am on Facebook Live from St. Gabriel's Parish and it will be available on Facebook and on the SWAY (following the broadcast)POPE FRANCIS’ PRAYER INTENTION FOR SEPTEMBER. Respect for the Planet's Resources

We pray that the planet's resources will not be plundered, but shared in a just and respectful manner.Donations: 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!

FAITH EDUCATION REGISTRATION FOR ALL AGESRegistration for our Inclusive Intergenerational Community Gathering (IICG) approach to Faith Education and Sacrament Preparation will continue throughout the summer. Families with children beginning at age 8 years and teenagers as well as adults of all ages who wish to continue their faith journey and prepare for the Sacraments of Initiation are invited to call :St. Mary's Parish at 450-671-0416 or Good Shepherd Parish at 450-676-7577 for information.The deadline for registration is September 30, 2020.We will continue to use the "Inclusive, Intergenerational Community Gathering" (IICG) approach in a modified way this year in order to respect all government protocols related to gathering size and social distancing in order to ensure the health and safety of everyone.

Emmanuel Mutale1970 - 2020Sending our prayers and condolences to Charity, Mutale, Alexander, Tabo, Luke and the Mutale family. At la Source Bleue for palliative care, in Boucherville, on September 9, 2020, at the age of 50 years, beloved husband of Charity ulalelo, loving and devoted father of Mutale, Alexander, Tabo and Luke. He is survived by his parents Donald and Felistas Mutale, his sisters Prudence (Trevor) and Constance. Predeceased by his brother Christopher.

He was the son-in-law of Maureen Mulalelo; brother-in-law of Kaku, Nawa, Michael, Saboi and Pumulo. He will be sadly missed by his many nieces and nephews, relatives and friends.In lieu of flowers, donations to the Montreal Neurological

Institute would be appreciated. The family will receive relatives and friends at : 8145 Chemin de Chambly , St-Hubert. Visiting Hours : Monday, September 21, 2020 at 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM and 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM and Tuesday, September 22, 2020 from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PMFuneral service : Funeral will take place on September 22, 2020 from 2:00 PM at the following address: 8145 Chemin de Chambly, St-Hubert - in the chapel of the complex.Fr. Gerard Lachapelle will be the celebrant.

https://www.urgelbourgie.com/en/necrology-obituaries/59951-emmanuel-mutale

WORLD DAY OF PEACE - SEPTEMBER 21DAY OF PRAYER FOR THE HOLY LAND & MIDDLE EAST

September 21st, The International Day of Peace was chosen as a National Day of Prayer for Christians in the Holy Land and Middle East.The members of the Catholic Women’s League invite you on September 21st at 7:00 pm in lighting a candle and reciting the prayer for peace in the Holy Land (below).We will celebrate from home and if you can do the same, we will be united, with God’s help. Though physically apart we can let our light shine to brighten our spirits and give light to a world that is struggling. Let your light shine and dispel whatever darkness that has touched our lives and keeps us separated for a little while longer.May the Lord bless you and keep you! May the Lord let his face shine upon you and be gracious to you! May the Lord look upon you kindly and give you peace ………Numbers 6: 24-26September 21st, The International Day of Peace was chosen as a National Day ofPRAYER FOR PEACE IN THE HOLY LANDAs you light this lamp, join together with people around the world in praying for peace in the Holy Land.“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God” (Matthew 5:9)Lord, help us to be peacemakers in the Holy Land.“Now the Lord of Peace Himself give you peace always by all means,” (II Thessalonians 3:16)Lord, give the Holy Land peace by Your means.“For He is our peace, who hath made both one, and hath broken down the middle wall of partition between us.” (Ephesians 2:14)Lord, be our peace and break down the walls of partition dividing the Holy Land.“I am the light of the world.” (John 8:12)Lord, help us to be lights to the Holy Land.“They will hammer their swords into ploughshares and the spears into sickles. Nation will not lift sword against nation, no longer will they learn how to make war.” (Isaiah 2:4)Lord, fulfill this promise now in the Holy Land.“But Esau ran to meet him (Jacob), took him in his arms, threw himself on his neck and wept as he kissed him.” (Genesis 33:4)Lord, help the people of the Holy Land follow the example of Jacob and Esau and reconcile themselves to each other.“Your word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light to my path.” (Psalm 119:105)Lord, as we light this lamp, let your Spirit enter into the hearts of those in the Holy Land and be a lamp unto their feet and a light to their path.“Peace I leave you with, My Peace I give to you: …” (John 14:27)

WEEKDAY MASSES RETURN IN THE SAINT JOHN PAUL II PASTORAL UNIT Registration at the door, masks on, sanitize hands, 2 meters

Tuesday, September 22nd at 4:00 pm at St. Gabriel's Parish (live & in camera)Wednesday, September 23rd at 9:00 am at St. Mary's ParishThursday, September 24th at 9:15 am at St. Augustine's ParishFriday, September 25th at 9:30 am at Good Shepherd Parish

WEEKEND MASSES WILL BE HELD IN 6 OF OUR CHURCHESTo 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. 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.Good Shepherd, 7900 Naples, Brossard J4Y 1Z9Saturday, September 26 at 5:00 pmSunday, September 27 at 11:15 amPlease call to register at 450-676-7577, Tuesday from 10:30 am to 1 pm and 7 pm to 8 pmSt. Augustine’s, 105 de Cherbourg, St. Bruno J3V 2K8 (entrance, Roberval)Sunday, September 27 at 9:15 amTo register please call 450-653-4402, Thursday from 2 pm to 4 pm and 7 pm to 8 pmSaint Clare’s, 820 Montarville, LongueuilSaturday, September 26 at 4:00 pmPlease call to register at 450-463-3206, Tuesday and Thursday from 10:00 am to 12 pm

St. Gabriel’s, 5070 Gilbert, St. Hubert J3Y 2K7Sunday, September 27 at 11:00 amTo register please call 450-656-4433, Thursday from 3 pm to 7 pm St. Mary’s, 125 Grove, Greenfield Park, J4V 2X2 (entrance, Miller)Saturday, September 26 at 5:00 pmSunday, September 27 at 9:00 amSunday, September 27 at 11:30 am (in French with St. Anastase)To register please call 450-671-0416: Tuesday from 3 pm to 7 pmSt. Raymond’s, 135 chemin Haendel, Candiac, J5R 1R7Sunday, September 27 at 9:15 amTo register please call 514-973-0739 (new number for this week) : Thursday from 5 pm to 8 pmParishioners are welcome to register in any of the 5 Parishes already opened in the Saint John Paul II Pastoral Unit.

St. Francis of Assisi & Holy Cross will wait a bit longer to open.

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.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!

WEARING MASKS IN THE CHURCH IS MANDATORY

DAILY REFLECTIONS BY FR. JOHN TORRANCESunday, September 20th : 25th Sunday of Ordinary TimeScripture: Am I not allowed to do what I choose with what belongs to me? Or are you envious because I am generous?’ Matthew 20:15Reflection: Do you ever feel jealous of the gifts of others?Prayer: Lord, help me to give thanks for the gifts you have given others.Monday, September 21stScripture: Go and learn what this means, ‘I desire mercy, not sacrifice.’ For I have come to call not the righteous but sinners.” Matthew 9:13Reflection: How can you show mercy this week?

Prayer: Lord, help me to be merciful to others, especially to those who I do not appreciate.Tuesday, September 22ndScripture: But he said to them, “My mother and my brothers are those who hear the word of God and do it.” Luke 8:19Reflection: How do you know when you are following the will of God?Prayer: Lord, help me to know when I am failing to do your will, and give me courage to turn once again to you.Wednesday September 23rdScripture: He said to them, “Take nothing for your journey, no staff, nor bag, nor bread, nor money—not even an extra tunic. Luke 9:3Reflection: Do you trust that God will provide?Prayer: Lord, help me to realize that all I have and all I am comes from you.Thursday, September 24thScripture: What do people gain from all the toil at which they toil under the sun? Ecclesiastes 1:3Reflection: What fruit has your labor produced?Prayer: Lord, I thank you for the success you have given me in doing good for others.Friday, September 25thScripture: For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven: Ecclesiastes 3:1Reflection: Do you see that this is a time for our current world situation?Prayer: Lord, help me to see the bigger picture, and give me the courage to accept it.Saturday, September 26thScripture: Whoever serves me must follow me, and where I am, there will my servant be also. Whoever serves me, the Father will honor. John 12:26Reflection: Where are you called to serve today?Prayer: Lord, give me a generous heart, to serve wherever you call me to serve.

CRISIS & OPPORTUNITY: HOW TO EVANGELIZE IN UNCERTAIN TIMESJoin us on Saturday, September 26, 12-3 p.m. EDT for a FREE Virtual Summit:A lot has changed in the last six months - and we as a Church have had to learn how to respond.But have we done enough? Is there more for us to do? As the world begins to open up again, what new opportunities are there for sharing the Good News of Jesus with all the world?To answer this question, you'll be hearing from:

George Weigel Dr. Mary Healy Michele Thompson Fr. Jon Bielawski And you'll be hearing from people who have creatively responded to the call to mission during these uncertain times we are moving through. Meet the speakers,

get full details and register online via the link: Learn more and register https://uevangelize.org/virtualsummit/

SEASON OF CREATION 2020: Jubilee for the EarthChristians around the world are celebrating the Season of Creation, dedicated to prayer and action to protect our common home.The season is observed annually, and runs from September 1, the Day of Prayer for Creation, and through to October 4, the

Feast of St. Francis, who is the patron saint of ecology in many traditions. The theme of this year’s celebration is Jubilee for the Earth.Excerpt from joint statement issued by the presidents of The Council of Bishops’ Conferences of Europe (CCEE) and the Conference of European Churches (CEC):"This year, the COVID-19 pandemic revealed how deeply the globe is interconnected. We realised more than ever that we are not isolated from each other and that conditions related to human health and well-being are fragile. Impact of the pandemic forces us to take seriously the need for vigilance and the need for conditions of sustainable life throughout the earth. This is even more important when considering the environmental devastation and the threat of climate change."H. Em. Card. Angelo Bagnasco, CCEE PresidentRev. Christian Krieger, CEC PresidentAnd everything stopped ... by Pierre Alain LEJEUNE, priest in BordeauxThis world launched like a racing car in its mad race, this world of which we all knew it was running to its ruin but of which no one could find the “emergency stop” button, this gigantic machine was suddenly stopped dead. Because of a very small animal, a very small parasite invisible to the naked eye, a small virus of nothing at all… What an irony! And here we are forced to stop moving and do nothing. But what will happen afterwards? When the world will resume its march; afterwards, when the ugly little beast has been defeated? What will our life be like afterwards?After? Remembering what we will have experienced in this long confinement, we will decide on a day in the week when we will stop working because we will have rediscovered how good it is to stop; a long day to taste the passage of time and the others around us. And we'll call it Sunday.After? Those who will live under the same roof will spend at least 3 evenings a week together, playing, talking, taking care of each other and also phoning grandpa who lives alone on the other side of town or cousins who are far away. And we'll call it the family.After? We will write in the Constitution that we cannot buy everything, that we must differentiate between need and whim, between desire and lust; that a tree needs time to grow and that time taking its time is a good thing. That man has never been and never will be all-powerful and that this limit, this fragility inscribed in the depths of his being is a blessing since it is the condition of possibility of all love. And we'll call it wisdom.After? We will applaud every day, not only the medical staff at 8:00 p.m. but also the garbage collectors at 6:00 a.m., the postmen at 7:00 a.m., the bakers at 8:00 a.m.,

the bus drivers at 9:00 a.m., the elected at 10:00 a.m. and so on. Yes, I have written the elected officials, because in this long crossing of the desert, we will have rediscovered the meaning of the service of the State, of dedication and of the Common Good. We will applaud all those who, in one way or another, are at the service of their neighbor. And we'll call it gratitude.After? We will decide not to get excited in the queue in front of the stores anymore and to take advantage of this time to talk to people who like us are waiting their turn. Because we will have rediscovered that time does not belong to us; that the One who gave it to us did not make us pay anything and that decidedly, no, time is not money! Time is a gift to be received and every minute a gift to be tasted. And we'll call it patience.After? We can decide to transform all the WhatsApp groups created between neighbors during this long ordeal, into real groups, of shared dinners, of exchanged news, of mutual aid to go shopping or bring the children to school. And we'll call it brotherhood.After? We will laugh as we think about before, when we fell into slavery to a financial machine that we ourselves created, that despotic grip crushing human lives and wreaking havoc on the planet. Afterwards, we will put man back at the center of everything because no life deserves to be sacrificed in the name of any system, whatever it is. And we'll call it justice.After? We will remember that this virus was transmitted between us regardless of skin color, culture, income level or religion. Simply because we all belong to the human species. Simply because we are human. And from this we will have learned that if we can transmit the worst to ourselves, we can also transmit the best to ourselves. Simply because we are human. And we'll call it humanity.After? In our homes, in our families, there will be many empty chairs and we will mourn those who never see this after. But what we will have lived will have been so painful and so intense at the same time that we will have discovered this bond between us, this communion stronger than the geographical distance. And we will know that this link which plays with space, also plays with time; let this link pass death. And this bond between us that unites this side and the other of the street, this side and the other of death, this side and the other of life, we'll call it God.After? After that it will be different from before, but to live this after, we have to go through the present. We must consent to this other death that is playing out within us, this death much more trying than physical death. For there is no resurrection without passion, no life without passing through death, no true peace without having conquered one's own hatred, nor joy without having gone through sadness. And to say that, to say this slow transformation of us which is accomplished in the heart of the ordeal, this long gestation of ourselves, to say that, there is no word.

LIVING FROM THE DEPTHS: UNLOCKING THE MESSIAH TRAPThis weekend workshop (October 16-18) Jeannie Albert and Cathie Macaulay, will explore the how we find balance in our busy lives as we lead lives of service to others.Based on the popular Messiah Trap workshop, it is an opportunity to plunge deeper (or discover for the first time) the common styles of being a “messiah” and how we can become more aware of unhealthy patterns in our helping relationships. Guided by the wisdom of Ignatian spirituality and discernment, it is an opportunity to plunge deeper into this dynamic for further awareness, healing, and freedom. The weekend retreat

will have opportunities for prayer, input, interaction with others, personal reflection, and spiritual direction.To register: Call Villa St Martin at 514-684-2311. Zoom and In-person attendance is available (in a safe environment).

LET'S ADDRESS THE CLIMATE CRISIS TOGETHER THIS SEPTEMBER!

September is Climate Action Month at KAIROSResiliency and hope are the driving messages of the second annual KAIROS Climate Action Month, which began on September 1. Each day this month, KAIROS will highlight an aspect of the climate crisis, sharing resources, events, stories from our members and global partners, and actions for climate justice. An online calendar will focus on five weekly themes: Season of Creation, Just Transition, Indigenous Rights, Global Climate Justice, and Water. Interested in receiving informative weekly e-blasts during Climate Action Month? Please visit our online sign up form (https://secure.kairoscanada.org/civicrm/profile/create?gid=58&reset=1) and click Ecological Justice.Climate Action Month includes a #30DayChallenge intended to motivate and inspire a daily practice of taking action for the climate. Participants are encouraged to track and share their actions on social media, using the hashtags: #KAIROSClimateAction and #30DayKAIROSChallenge.KAIROS began Climate Action Month in 2019 to galvanize awareness and action after a series of alarming and urgent UN special reports on the climate crisis and impacts on vulnerable communities, including women and Indigenous peoples.On each day in September, KAIROS will post about a topic related to climate change centered around weekly themes, with supporting resources to learn more including reports, videos, theological reflection, events and more. The posts will highlight the work of KAIROS members churches, feature stories from its global partners and showcase communities that are taking concrete steps to halt the climate emergency.This KAIROS initiative is intended to further reconciliation by encouraging discussion and reflection on how climate change and Indigenous issues are deeply interwoven. KAIROS’ climate action is rooted in reconciliation and this initiative is intended to amplify and prioritize Indigenous voices.Print your copy of the KAIROS Climate Change Action Card:

https://www.kairoscanada.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Climate-Action-Month-30-Day-Challenge-Card.pdf

What is the “Season of Creation”?Every year, from September 1st to October 4th, churches are called to participate in the “Season of Creation”. The World Council of Churches has been promoting this theme since 2008. This special time of year has gained popularity in Europe, and the United Church of Canada was the first to celebrate it here in Canada. Since 2017, all churches in Canada are invited to celebrate the “Season of Creation” in their faith community. The Green Churches Network is happy to offer a “box” of resources designed to make creation care more relevant and “doable” for your church.Why September 1st to October 4th?In 1989, Demetrios I, Patriarch of Constantinople decided to dedicate the first day of the Orthodox liturgical year (September 1) to the protection of the environment. He then invited the whole Christian world to join in so that “every year on this day, we raise prayers of thanks for the great gift of the created world, prayers of supplication for its protection and salvation”. In 2015, Pope Francis named September 1st the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation.

October 4th is the feast of Saint Francis of Assisi. He is the patron saint of ecology in the Catholic tradition since 1979. He is a model of integral ecology, demonstrating that the love for the poor, the sick and for all creatures comes from the same Source.What to do during the “Season of Creation”?We invite Christian communities to organize various activities on the theme of Creation Care between September 1st and October 4th: prayer services, intergenerational activities, conferences, activities for children and young people, fund raising, etc.The Green Churches Network has created the “Season of Creation in a Box” to help inspire educational, action-centered and spirituality-themed activities in your faith community. Have fun!The 2020 Season of Creation Toolkit is now available to download! https://greenchurches.ca/season-of-creation/?ct=t%28Newsletter+-+August+2020%29

Be part of this global movement by signing up your event: http://seasonofcreation.org/events/

MONTREAL DIRECTED RETREATS: 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 Montreal.Directed.Retreats@gmail.com.

SACRED SPACE COVID-19 ‘ISOLATION’ RETREAT AND DAILY PRAYER ONLINEBrendan McManus SJ and Jim Deeds have written a 14 day ‘Isolation’ retreat specifically for Sacred Space during this Coronavirus crisis. Using meditations from their two books, Finding God in the Mess and Deeper into the Mess, they have shaped a 14 day retreat around themes loosely based on the Spiritual Exercises of St Ignatius. Each day has a specific theme, a preparatory prayer, an introduction to the themes, three related scripture quotes, some questions for reflection and a closing prayer. People can use this resource in a number of ways:• follow the programme for the 14 days;• dip into the themes that speak to you, for example the meditation on fear;• or use the meditations as daily prayer.It can be used in any of these ways to get reassurance that God is with you during this difficult time, to deepen your prayer life or to provide a safe space away from worry and anxiety.https://www.sacredspace.ie/covid-19-isolation-retreathttps://www.sacredspace.ie

CREIGHTON UNIVERSITY RETREAT CENTERConsistent with our Jesuit tradition and Ignatian heritage, we offer individual retreats based on the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius Loyola. Our mission is to support and foster an active prayer life, a deeper conversion and relationship with our Lord Jesus Christ.Online Retreats:https://onlineministries.creighton.edu/CollaborativeMinistry/cmo-retreat.htmlDaily Reflections:https://onlineministries.creighton.edu/CollaborativeMinistry/daily.htmlWeekly Guide for Daily Prayer:https://onlineministries.creighton.edu/CollaborativeMinistry/Prayer/

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/ Dear Community Member, 

We are pleased to invite you to attend a Community Health Education Program (CHEP) presentation on: Taking Care of your Mental Health and Emotional Resilience During the Pandemic 

The presentation will take place on Wednesday, September 23 from 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. via Zoom 

You may attend in-person at the Greenfield Park Legion, located at 205 Rue Empire, Greenfield Park, QC J4V 1T9.  

For your protection, social distancing and sanitizing measures will be in place. 

Please confirm your attendance to arc.admassistant@gmail.com or call 514-608-9600, and indicate whether you prefer to attend in-person or via Zoom.   *If you choose the Zoom option we will e-mail you the Zoom link.

Regards, 

The ARC Team*********************************************************************************

WIDOW AND WIDOWER SUPPORT GROUPEvery first Monday of the month, 9:30 am to 11 am.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 welcome to share or just 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 parsoa2003@yahoo.com

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cmacaulay@diocesemontreal.org Our Harbour : http://ourharbour.org Caregivers : https://www.centredesoutienentraidants.com

SACRED HEART OF JESUS PRAYER GROUP : Please contact: Lorraine Pecus at450-445-0372 or by email at : lpecus@sympatico.ca 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: jp2pu.prayers@gmail.com, and all requests will be forwarded from the same! Also, if you wish to be on the list of people willing to pray, email jp2pu.prayers@gmail.com and you will be added to the pray-ers list!

SASMAD: Spiritual support service for the elderly or sick at home: 1-888-305-0994