MONTREAL, QUEBEC www.stpatricksmtl.ca OCTOBER 12TH, 2014 TWENTY-EIGHTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME TWENTY-EIGHTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME October 12, 2014 SAINT PATRICK’S BASILICA RESTORATION FOUNDATION Since Saint Patrick’s Day of 2012 we have been appealing to you to help us raise $500,000 to cover financial overruns in previous restoration projects and to raise money to help finance urgent repairs to our small towers or Pinnacle Project and our Chimney Project. To date we have collected $250,306 and thank you for your generosity. The Pinnacle Project was completed in December 2013. We thank the Conseil du Patrimoine Religieux du Quebec for funding 70% of the cost and Parks Canada for a grant of $100,000 under their Cost-Sharing program for National Historic Sites. Next on the list is the chimney BUT we still need to reach our goal of $500,000 in order complete the project and help with cash flow. We need your help, please make your donation to the Saint Patrick’s Restoration Foundation where the full amount is put towards restoring our Basilica. All donations will receive a receipt for income tax purposes. Thank you, Mary McGovern [email protected] Isaiah 25. 6-10a – The Lord will make a feast of rich food, and wipe away the tears from all faces. Second Reading: Philippians 4.12-14, 19-20 – I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. Gospel: Matthew 22.1-14 – Invite everyone you find to the wedding banquet. For further reflection on the Readings and Gospel, visit: http://onlineministries.creighton.edu/CollaborativeMinistry/online.html First Reading: R.C.I.A. Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults is for anyone considering conversion to Catholicism, or who as an adult wishes to receive the sacrament of confirmation. The program is offered at St. Patrick’s. For more information please call 514-866-7379 or email [email protected]; visit our website www.stpatricksmtl.ca. PRAY FOR OUR SICK: Please continue to pray for our sick: Stephen Martin, Maria Luisa Toledo, Lynda Taraborelli, Angelica Mendez, Beverley Farr, James Hoskinson, André Marcil, Axel Glasel, Paul Thibault, Jack Kenny, James Fenush, Trevor Craig, Phyllis O’Brien, Don Pidgeon, Terry Meehan, Matthew Bednarczyk, Donal O’Donnell, Diane Clark, Leo LeBlanc, Alex Graham, Ray and Bob McCormick, Richard Flynn and Jean-Claude Cardinal Turcotte. OCTOBER ROSARY The Rosary will be recited each Sunday in October, before the 11 o’clock mass, led by the members of the Legion of Mary. The Rosary will also be recited on Tuesdays prior to the 12:10 and 5:15 p.m. masses. SOUP KITCHEN BAKE SALE The volunteers of Saint Patrick’s Soup Kitchen would like to thank everyone who participated in the Bake Sale and Raffle. A special thank you goes out to Jean-Francois & his team at Starbuck’s, Chris at Bagel Expressions and Benelo Coiffure. We were able to raise $2697.75! Your support is greatly appreciated. Happy Thanksgiving! >>The Basilica will close at 1:00 p.m. on Thanksgiving Monday (October 13th)<< WORLD MISSION SUNDAY (October 19th) “To Sow is to Love: Grow in Love!” is the theme for World Mission Sunday 2014, which is the turning point of the missionary month, a moment for Christians from all over the world to express their spiritual and material solidarity towards the poorest Churches of the world. There will be a second collection next Sunday at all the masses for World Mission Sunday. SAINT PATRICK'S BASILICA CHOIR The Basilica Choir welcomes new members with some music reading skills or experience in 4 part singing, attendance is flexible. Please see the Music Director, Kevin Savor, in the choir loft, after any weekend mass. For more information, 514-866-7379. Upcoming Weddings: The following couples will be married in the month of November: Carol Chan and Benjamin Leung on November 15th; and Tanya Guadagnino and Brendan Flood on November 22nd. LATIN MASS The next Latin Mass will take place next Sunday, October 19th at 11:00 a.m. BAPTISMS: The following children were baptised on Sunday, October 5th: Carolina Da Silva, Avalina and Kaylee Montesclaros, Julia Polacco-Romero and Aria Soberano. CHRISTMAS BASKETS Each year the parish helps an average of 40 adults (usually patrons of our soup kitchen) living in the area surrounding the Basilica. We are collecting new, good quality, men’s and women’s socks, toiletries and monetary donations. All funds coming from the Poor Box in December will go towards the baskets. If you wish to contribute, please deliver your contribution to the Parish Office during the week or call 514-866-7379. VILLE MARIE ONLINE The English Speaking Catholic Council invites you to visit Ville Marie Online, an online hub for information and news about our local Catholic community and our global Church. Beyond a news service, this dynamic new website seeks to engage in conversation those who have questions and the thinkers and writers who can answer those questions. Join the conversation at http://www.villemarieonline.com/ BASILICA TOUR PODCAST Now available! Our Summer Tour Guide, Concordia Student Carla Plowright, has written and recorded a tour of the Basilica. It is available on our website and/or by scanning the QR code with your smart phone. ENGLISH FRENCH ARE YOU MOVING OR HAVE YOU MOVED? Don’t forget to change your address with the parish office if you are moving or have already moved! The Sanctuary Lamp is burning this week in Loving Memory of Christine Kenny requested by her son John Mass Intentions: Saturday, October 11th, 2014 5:00 p.m. Mike Meehan requested by the St. Patrick’s Soup Kitchen Volunteers Sunday, October 12th, 2014 9:00 a.m. Norma Olivier requested by Edmund 11:00 a.m. Pro Populo 12:30 p.m. Mrs. Wilhelmina Schulz requested by Legion of Mary of St. Patrick’s 5:00 p.m. Pasqualina Massi-Boni requested by the Family Thanksgiving Monday, October 13th, 2014 12:10 p.m. Special Intentions of Josefina requested by the Elisio Family Basilica closes at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 14th, 2014 12:10 p.m. Christine Kenny requested by her son John 5:15 p.m. Fortunata & Candido Bangalan Sr. requested by the Family Wednesday, October 15th, 2014 12:10 p.m. E. Joan Ward requested by the Estate 5:15 p.m. Gertrude Moran Lockhart requested by Stan Lemieux Thursday, October 16th, 2014 12:10 p.m. Edward Farell requested by his daughter Laura 5:15 p.m. Sheila O’Donoghue requested by Louise & Ken Kulin Friday, October 17th, 2014 12:10 p.m. Special Intention for Ryhaan Gafoor requested by Rita 5:15 p.m. Thanksgiving for 75th Birthday of Felicitas Reyes requested by Leanette Reyes Saturday, October 18th, 2014 5:00 p.m. Mike Meehan requested by St. Patrick’s Soup Kitchen Volunteers Please register with us even if you are not a weekly worshipper: Saint Patrick’s Parish Registration Form New Registration: Family Name: Given Name: Spouse: Children: Address: Telephone: At Home: Email: Do you contribute weekly? Change of Address Postal Code: Telephone other: Occasionally? Dr. J.M. LITTLE, D.D.S. Gentle Dental Care 1600 Seaforth Avenue, Montréal, QC H3H 1B7 514-932-4078 [email protected] London Life / Quadrus Financial Planning Services Carol McCormick – cell: 514 386-8082 Robert M. Payne – cell: 514 918-8084 [email protected] [email protected] LABREQUE, BROUILLETTE & CASTELLI Inc. Cabinet de services financiers Financial Services Firm 1001, Sherbrooke est, bur. 555 Montréal QC H2L 1L3 514-286-1985 1-888-286-1985 Z Santé Giulio Zardo Bobsleigh World Champion 2004 Certified Massage Therapist ● A.R.T. Provider 514-754-8081 [email protected] Eric Archambault, FCSI VP, Portfolio Manager/VP, Gestionnaire de portefeuille 514-878-7134 [email protected] LE GROUPE Archambault/Levesque Gestion de patrimoine www.legroupearchambaultlevesque.com Your advertisement can help subsidize our SUNDAY BULLETIN – call Mary McGovern at the Parish Office, 514-866-7379 or email: [email protected] St. Patrick’s Parish 454 René-Levesque Blvd. West, Montréal, Québec H2Z 1A7 Clergy at your Service Rev. Msgr. Francis J. Coyle, C.S.S., Pastor Fr. Janil Chakkiath, O.SS.T., Assistant Priest Rev. Fr. Andrew Thuraisingam, in residence Dr. Gordon Williams, Deacon Ciaran Pitchford, Deacon Parish Office Administrator: Mary McGovern Parish Secretary: Moira LeBlanc-Todd Admin. Assistant: Marlene McCormick Telephone: 514-866-7379 Fax: 514-954-1218 Email: [email protected] WebPage: www.stpatricksmtl.ca Choir and Music Music Director and organist: Kevin Savor Auxiliary organist: John Guzik Cantor: Carol McCormick New members are always welcome, please contact the Parish office. Sunday Eucharistic Celebrations Saturday: 5:00 p.m. Sunday: 9:00 and 11:00 a.m. 12:30 and 5:00 p.m. Weekday Eucharistic Celebration Monday to Friday: 12:10 p.m. & 5:15 p.m. Mother of Perpetual Help Novena Tuesday: 12:10 and 5:15 p.m. masses Wardens Mrs. Lynn Lonergan Doyle Mrs. Lorna Telfer Mr. Robert Raizenne Mr. Brian O’Neill Mrs. Beverley Rozek Mr. Peter O’Brien R.C.I.A. Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults is for anyone considering conversion to Catholicism, or who as an adult wishes to receive the sacrament of Confirmation. The program is offered at St. Patrick’s beginning in the Fall. Baptism Baptisms are celebrated the first Sunday of For more information, please call 514-866each month. Parents and godparents are asked 7379 or email [email protected]. to attend a preparation course, usually held in the week before the Baptism. The parents must Catechism Ann Nagy, coordinator of the program and her be registered members of the parish. Please team, provide religious instruction, which also contact the Parish office for further details. involves sacramental preparation for First Communion and Confirmation, to children in Marriages Couples wishing to marry at St. Patrick’s are Levels 1 to 6 at the weekend masses. For asked to contact the Parish office for further further information, please contact Ann Nagy at information. The future bride and/or groom 514-866-7379 or [email protected] must be a registered parishioner for at least 6 months prior to reserving a date for their Catholic Women’s League CWL Montreal Council meets monthly on marriage. Saturdays in the Green Room from September Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession) to April. Refreshments served. Join us! Confessions are heard fifteen minutes before Contact: Roberta Wheeler (President) email: all weekday and weekend masses. [email protected] Anointing of the Sick and Communion Calls Soup Kitchen If you, or a member of your family wish to Served in the Green Room every Friday from have a priest or Eucharistic minister visit, 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. to those in need. please call the parish office to make arrangements. Knights of Columbus 4th Degree D’Arcy, McGee Assembly Green-Room Coffee Brian McBrien 514-768-5217 Coffee is served by volunteers every Sunday after the 11:00 a.m. Eucharistic celebration Hearing-Impaired Worshippers from September to June. St. Patrick’s Basilica’s sound system is equipped with an audio system that enables Legion of Mary hearing-impaired worshippers to tune their Framie Noronha, President Meets every Tuesday at 6:10 p.m. in the Red digital receiver into the frequency of the system Room (Sacristy). An apostolate of prayer and in order to receive a broadcast of the Mass. If you wish to avail yourselves of this please service. Info: Parish office 514-866-7379 bring your own digital receiver and earphones and tune into 88.1 FM.
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