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Parish Bulletin – Catholic Community of Saint Veronica’s
1300 Carson Avenue, Dorval, QC, H9S 1M6 Tel: 514-631-6381
MASS SCHEDULE - WEEK OF APRIL 12TH, 2015
SATURDAY, APRIL 11TH, 2015
4:30 P.M. Walter G. Kennedy
SUNDAY, APRIL 12TH, 2015-2ND SUNDAY OF EASTER
9:00 A.M. Gisele McCann
11:00 A.M. Memorial Society
Bob Heslop
Sonia Grant
Jean Philippe Gauthier
Stella & Joe Zako
Leoncia & Cipriano Ilagan
Romeo Bautista
Louis Robert
Mary Harty
Luisa Arieta
Stanley Michaleski
Lewis Ste Croix
Marjorie Ste Croix
Douglas Ste Croix
Librada Banawa
Thomas Kagan
Aurelie Kopec
John Patrick Murphy
Francesca Morgani Laposta
Winnie & Gerald Grace
Louisette Kennedy & Family
The Lindsay – Carbray Family
The Family
The Family
The Family
Joe & Family
The Family
Myrna & Raffi
Myrna & Raffi
Judith Russaouën
The Family
Judy Russaouën
Sharon
Sharon
Sharon
The Garcia Family
Frances Kagan Ilkow
Joseph, Cecilia & Annette
The Westwood Family
Nick & Family
Ann
MONDAY, APRIL 13TH, 2015
TUESDAY, APRIL 14TH, 2015
7:00 P.M. Ida Rehel
The Kirouac Family
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15TH, 2015
9:15 A.M. John Lacombe
Barbara & Leo Conway
THURSDAY, APRIL 16TH, 2015
9:00 A.M. Lillian & Marion Krausmann
The Family
9:30 A.M. NOON EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT
FRIDAY, APRIL 17TH, 2015
9:00 A.M. Yun Lan Wong Huang
Helen Lee
SATURDAY, APRIL 18TH, 2015
4:30 P.M. Pierre Couture
Marc & Fe Solomon
SUNDAY, APRIL 19TH, 2015-3RD SUNDAY OF EASTER
9:00 A.M. All Parishioners
11:00 A.M. Jack Gallay
Gregorio & Anita Layos
Where are the witnesses?
For many years the Church has produced wonderful witnesses: Mother Teresa,
Pope John XXIII, Pope John Paul II, Brother André, François de Montmorency, Marie
de l’Incarnation among others. These are very famous saints. It is a challenge to fill their
shoes. What we ask now is: Are there any witnesses in our daily lives? Must we always
look to the saints proclaimed by our Church? Not at all. There are witnesses all around
us. You may be in a church pew or at home or even have gone to your room to pray.
Think about a hymn that could help you to recognize the people who, reassured by
Christ, are truly witnesses of the Gospel in our modern world, in our city, in our work or
study milieus. One hymn comes to mind:
Be not afraid, I go before you always,
Come, follow me, and I will give you rest.
Thomas, you are remembered throughout history for your lack of faith. We
understand your position. You are so much like us. “Thomas” is the modern person who
needs tangible proof in order to believe. St. John’s Gospel, circa 105 AD, was written for
a generation of Christians who had not encountered the living Christ, like us today. We
hear about God’s wonderful works and partake of the Eucharist.
We could be tempted to look for God in faraway places and difficult situations.
Yet God is already waiting for us here, in our communities, as we assume our
responsibilities. The fact that Tomas was able to touch Christ convinced him of
the reality of the Resurrection. He also heard Christ’s voice.
Think again about the hymn … Be not afraid… You will find fellow witnesses among
your sisters and brothers in the faith.
Yvon Cousineau, c.s.c.
Translated by Honore Kerwin Borrelli
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CWL Executive Meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 14th at 9:30 a.m. in the parish hall.
The CWL Provincial Convention will take place at the Manoir d’Youville on Ile St Bernard,
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Chateauguay, P.Q. the weekend of May 29 to May 31 . All completed registration forms must be
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submitted no later than May 1 . Forms are available by contacting Judith Russaouën at 514-631-1565.
FAITH FIRST REGISTRATION: Registration for the 2015-2016 “Faith First” program is taking
place from April 11th until May 31st. A registration form may be downloaded from the parish
website (one per student please). Completed forms and fees may be deposited in the mail slot
in the front door of the rectory. Please pass this information along to friends and neighbors!
Youth Mentoring Group: We are currently recruiting any youth of the parish who would like to
join the Youth Mentoring Group. This group of motivated, committed young people present
weekly lessons to students in the “Faith First” Program throughout the year. They also take
responsibility for mentoring the younger students in other areas, i.e. offertory etc. If you are a
high school, CEGEP or university student and would like to be part of this special group, please
contact Beverley Wiltsie at the parish office.
“As By a New Pentecost”: All are welcome to come and view a series of videos entitle “As By a
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New Pentecost” at St. Veronica’s Parish in the hall beginning April 7 for six weeks. The evenings
will begin after the 7pm mass on Tuesdays, coffee, tea, juice and cookies will be served.
FAITH AND LIGHT, a movement in support of families having members with intellectual disabilities.
Fundraising dance: Saturday, April 25, 17:30-21:30, St. John Fisher Parish, 120 Summerhill, Pointe
Claire. $20 includes dinner, dance shows and participation (Latin, Filipino, Celtic), DJ and dancing.
Advance tickets only: Emilia: 514-693-0044. Email: [email protected]. Proceeds in
support of Faith and Light communities in developing nations.
St. John Fisher Parish: Ladies Tea Party Hosted by the H.O.P.E. group on Sunday, April 19 from 2pm4pm (120 Summerhill Ave., Pointe-Claire). All women are welcome to this parish fundraiser for an
afternoon of fellowship, music and a personal testimony. Cost is $15. Please phone Mary Jane at 514426-3333.
THE COLLECTION ... last weekend amounted to $ 1255.00 for the Holy Land and $
6728.00 for the Easter collection. Thank you for your generosity.