SPECIAL MASS FOR THE FAMILY
Archbishop Christian Lépine will celebrate a special Mass for families, on Friday, May 6, 7:30pm at
Mary Queen of the World Cathedral (1085 rue de la Cathédrale, Montreal). In the wake of the
publication of the Post-Synodal Apostolic Exhortation on love in the family, Amoris Laetitia, and as
Quebec Family Week is about to begin, our Archbishop, Most Reverend Christian Lépine, will celebrate a special Mass for families, on Friday, May 6, at 7:30 p.m, at Mary Queen of the World Cathedral. All families are welcome, as is anyone interested in the future of the family in our Church and in
our society! Contact Ellen Roderick, PhD, Office of the Archbishop - Life and Family Issues, at 514931-7311 x287 or [email protected].
MISSION JEUNESSE-YOUTH MINISTRY: GATHERING FOR YOUTH MINISTERS
Archbishop Christian Lépine and the Youth Ministry team invite all youth ministers for an evening communion, fellowship, prayer to better enable ourselves to respond more dynamically to the mission of
evangelization in our city. We welcome youth ministers and young leaders who work with teens (1317yrs) and/or young adults (18-35 yrs). Join us on Tuesday, May 10 (2000 Sherbrooke St. West, Montreal). Dinner at 6pm followed by the meeting at 7pm. Please confirm your presence at [email protected].
NATIONAL MARCH FOR LIFE: OTTAWA
All are welcomed to join us for the National March for Life, Thursday, May 12, 2016. This is a yearly
gathering on Parliament Hill, Ottawa, 25 000 attended last year to demand protection for children
before and after birth . Two chartered buses leave Montreal 7am – Downtown (895 de la Gauchetière)
and Laval (Holy Name of Jesus Parish, 899 Chomedey Blvd.) Mass, picnic, and march through the
streets of Ottawa. Pick-ups at Fairview Shopping Center (The Bay). Round-trip fare $40. Reservations
before May 6 at 438-930-8643 or 514-344-2686.
IGNATIAN SPIRITUALITY CENTRE: PRACTICING MERCY WORKSHOP
Practicing Mercy: Embraced by Mercy, Kissed by Love with Father Philip Chircop
It has been said that mercy is the capacity to enter the chaos of another, facilitating healing, wellness
and wholeness in the process. This workshop we will explore what it means to believe in a God whose
mercy is fresh every morning and our call to practice mercy in all our encounters, on a daily basis.
To be held Friday, May 13, from 7pm-9pm and Saturday, May 14, from 9am-4pm (please bring a
lunch) at Loyola High School (7272 Sherbrooke St. West, Montreal). Cost is $60. For more information
or to register, please contact the Centre at 514-481-1064 or [email protected].
Diocese of Saint-Jean-Longueuil: Saint John Paul Pastoral Unit
THE DIOCESAN FUNDRAISING EVENT FOR WORLD YOUTH DAY PILGRIMS
All are welcome to Piano à quatre mains, a benefit concert being held on Saturday, May 14, 7pm at
Église St. Anastase (80 Churchill Blvd, Greenfield Park). Proceeds will help fund World Youth Day
pilgrims from the John Paul II Pastoral Unit as well as support the diocesan sponsorship of a Syrian
refugee family. Tickets are $30 each; or 2 for $50; $20 for students 18 years and younger. To
purchase tickets, contact Jane Parayno at 514-296-9912 or [email protected] or Alex Di Lallo
at [email protected].
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Volume 11, Issue 14
April 22, 2016
LOYOLA HIGH SCHOOL: ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SURVEY
A growing number of Catholic families have informally expressed a strong interest in establishing a
high quality Catholic Elementary School for boys and girls. After prayerful reflection and discussion
with the Bishop, as part of its strategic plan and with the goal of developing and growing its mission,
Loyola High School is considering the possibility of extending its educational offering to the elementary
level. We would hope to make this education available to all, regardless of their financial situation.
If you have children under the age of 12, would you be so kind as to take a few moments to complete
a short survey to help us gage interest and need?
Montreal parishes will be circulating the survey to their Faith First families as well. We would ask that
you please only fill in one survey. You will have the opportunity to enter your email address at the end
to receive updates on the project. Please feel free to share the survey with your own network.
Our sincere thanks for your time and assistance!
To take the survey:
English version: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Elementary_School
French version: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Ecole_Primaire
To learn more about Loyola High School: www.loyola.ca
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Introducing...CATHOLIC ACTION MONTREAL!
It is with great pleasure and enthusiasm that we announce the opening of Registration for Membership
for Catholic Action Montreal.
We are people of faith called to action.
We are united in our common mission to respond to the needs of others by providing supportive
service, assistance, and meaningful, life-giving programming to people of all ages and in every walk of
life.
Catholic Action has been created to bring together individuals and organizations within our
Montreal Catholic Community with a common cause and shared commitment to putting our Faith in
Action through providing services and programs to people from all walks of life. It's about people
helping people!
Now all we need is YOU! Please consider becoming a member and lending your voice, ideas and
expertise to this exciting initiative to join together towards better serving the needs in our Montreal
Community.
To learn more about Catholic Action, its mission or to become a member, visit:
http://catholicaction.ca/#member
We hope to see you at our first Annual General Meeting and Inaugural Celebration at
Loyola High School (7272 Sherbrooke St. West, Montreal) on Tuesday, April 26 at 5:30pm.
Contact (514) 937-2301 x282 or [email protected].
Pilgrimages
Upcoming Events
JUBILEE YEAR OF MERCY PILGRIMAGE: DISCOVER THE TREASURES OF ITALY
October 14-25, 2016 – led by Deacon Brian Cordeiro with Msgr. Pierre Blanchard (Daily Mass)
Venice-Padua-Bologna-Assisi-Cascia-Lanciano-San Giovanni del Rotondo-Rome. During our 4 days
in Rome, we visit St. Peter’s and other great basilicas of Vatican, pray the Angelus with Pope Francis, pass through Holy Doors and so much more. Information meeting on Sunday, April 24 at 4pm in
the hall at St. Luke’s, DDO (106A boul. Anselme-Lavigne, Dollard-des-Ormeaux, H9A1N8). All are
welcome. For detailed itinerary, contact Deacon Brian at 514-545-8709 or [email protected].
OPUS DEI: NOVENA FOR THE FAMILY
On the occasion of the release of Pope Francis’ Apostolic Exhortation Amoris Laetitia (The Joy of
Love), all are welcome to visit http://opusdei.ca/en-ca/. Here, a downloadable version of the
Novena for the Family to St. Josemaria Escriva, the founder of Opus Dei, is available at http://
opusdei.ca/en-ca/article/new-version-of-the-novenas-to-st-josemaria/.
PILGRIMAGE: CATHOLIC ITALY IN THE YEAR OF MERCY
Fr. Peter Sabbath will be leading the pilgrimage September 25 - October 7, 2016 departing
Montreal for Rome, with Mass at the tomb of St. John Paul II, entering the Holy Door at St. Peter’s
and the other basilicas, audience with Pope Francis, and visits to all the important sites in Rome.
Then to Mone Cassino (St. Benedict), San Giovanni Rotondo (St. Padre Pio), Assisi, Florence,
Padua, Lanciano and more. Returning to Montreal from Venice.
Contact Liz Dachuk at [email protected].
JUBILEE YEAR PILGRIMAGE: ROME AND SHRINES OF ITALY
This year, from October 4-14, 2016, Fr. Raymond Lafontaine, Pastor of St. Monica Parish, will be
leading a Jubilee Year pilgrimage to Rome and the Shrines of Italy. This pilgrimage will include a
papal audience in St. Peter’s Square, guided tours of Rome’s four major basilicas and the Vatican
Museums, and destinations including Assisi, Florence, Loreto, San Giovanni Rotondo, Monte Sant’
Angelo, Pompeii, and Monte Cassino. For more info, or to register for the presentation, please
contact Antoinette Mercurio from Caleche Travel at 514-266-3134 or [email protected].
SPECIAL PILGRIMAGE TO POLAND FOR JUBILEE YEAR OF MERCY!
A 13-day Jubilee Year of Mercy Pilgrimage to Poland, following in the footsteps of Saints Faustina
(Divine Mercy), John Paul II and Maximilan Kolbe, will be leaving Montreal airport for Warsaw October 17 and returning October 29, 2016. This is a beautiful, deeply moving trip – a wonderful way
to take part in the Year of Mercy - and will include passing through Holy Doors in several Polish
cathedrals. The price ($3999 per person based on double occupancy) includes accommodation in
centrally located luxury hotels, all fares, taxes, tips, and meals, except for lunches. The itinerary has
been designed to blend the spiritual journey (daily Mass, rosary, visits to important churches, shrines
and places of importance in the lives of the three saints) with sightseeing and experiencing the beauty and culture of Poland. Our Spiritual Director is Fr. Chris Shalla. Please register by July 5. For
more info and to register, contact Laurie Courchesne-Dooley at 613-732-5739 or
[email protected].
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NOVALIS: SUNDAY LITURGY PROGRAM
You are invited to learn about a simple, inexpensive catechetical tool to use with your parish’s
children. Come find out more about Pflaum Gospel Weeklies, a lectionary-based program that can be
used alone or combined with other programs to help your children learn more about their faith and
participate more fully in Sunday liturgies. Mike Raffio, from Canadian distributor Novalis, will offer
an information session on Monday, April 25 from 6pm-9pm at the Archdiocese of Montreal
(2000 Sherbrooke St. West). Complimentary supper is included. Please RSVP to Emily Pace, Assistant Director of the Office for Faith Education, at 514-931-7311 x257 or [email protected].
ST. JOHN BRÉBEUF PARISH: PUB NIGHT FUNDRAISER
Our popular pub night fundraiser evening will be Friday, April 29, 7 pm—10 pm., in the parish hall.
Stop in for a pint, a glass of wine or a soft drink, a light meal or snack. There are games, such as
darts, table soccer, cards, cribbage, Wii., or just relax and chat with old and new friends!
THE SOCIAL JUSTICE CONNECTION
The SJC will be holding an Art For Social Action fundraiser on Saturday, April 30 from 10:30am-3pm
at Centre le Manoir (5319 ave. Notre-Dame-de-Grâce, Montreal), corner Decarie Blvd. Items for sale
include: bridal jewellery and accessories, wood and soap stone carvings, quilts, henna art, crafts from
recycled material, embossed pewter, painted glass, handmade soaps, paintings by LaSalle local Susan Nimbley, chemical free natural beauty products, organic cotton baby clothes, fudge and
much more! Thirty-five beautiful raffle prizes also to be won! Contact Diane at 514-652-2208.
CATHOLIC WOMEN’S LEAGUE: DAY OF PRAYER FOR PALLIATIVE CARE
On Wednesday, May 4 from 8:30am-6pm, the Montreal City Council of The Catholic Women's League
of Canada will be hosting a day of prayer for palliative care at St. Patrick's Basilica (454 RenéLévesque Blvd West, Montreal). Everyone is welcome to stop by to say a prayer in support of palliative care as well as to sign our Petition to have palliative care as a defined medical service covered
under the Canada Health Act. Contact Janet McLean, National Legislation Chairperson, at
[email protected]
ST. MONICA PARISH: SPRING RETREAT
Christian Leadership: Empowerment, Service and Mission, with Richard Boileau. What are the
characteristics of good leadership? How can Christian faith make leaders better at meeting their
responsibilities? Please join us for our Spring Retreat on Saturday, May 7 from 9am to 12:30pm, for
an exceptional opportunity to explore how to recognize and develop gifts in ourselves and others, build
community, and be good stewards of God’s gifts to us. For information and to register by May 4,
contact Anna at 514-481-0267 x22 or [email protected].. Samia Boghdady, of Theologia
Book Ministry, will be at St. Monica’s during the retreat with a wonderful selection of books and
other media for you to purchase.
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