FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT
November 30, 2014
ALBERT BIONDI 1921-2014 RIP
Albert Biondi, former soloist and cantor at Saint Patrick’s Basilica, Montreal died on
Saturday November 22, 2014 at the age of ninety-three.
Albert was awarded the Msgr. Russell Whitton Breen Medal at the Green Mass in
2009 by Msgr. Francis Coyle in recognition of his enormous contribution to the
Parish.
Albert was discovered by Msgr. McShane (pastor of Saint Patrick's Parish 19071955) after McShane heard Albert sing Come Back to Sorrento during the 1940
graduation ceremony at the Montreal Catholic High School. The day after the
ceremony Brother Patrick, the school principal, pulled Albert from class and sent
him running to St. Patrick's where he met with McShane in his office. McShane
informed Albert that he would be singing O Holy Night at Midnight Mass and that
Albert should "consider it a privilege and an honour to be able to say that he sang in
St. Patrick's Church." He also told him to become Irish as soon as possible.
After a stint in the army, where Albert entertained the troops overseas along with
fellow Montrealer Roger Doucet, (the tenor who later celebrated O Canada at
sporting events in Montreal), he returned to the choir in 1947.
Albert was a fixture at the Tuesday Devotions to Our Lady of Perpetual Help, with his
repertoire of much loved Marian hymns.
Albert leaves behind to mourn his wife, Concetta Foschetti and three children and
their families.
Albert’s Funeral Mass took place at Saint Patrick’s Basilica on Friday November 28th.
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 $250,810 and thank you for your
generosity.
Our Chimney project is due to begin in March 2015. The contract
has been awarded to Rainville et fils who were the lowest bidders
in a public bidding process.
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 63.16b-17;64.1, 3-8 – O that you would tear open the
heavens and come down.
Second Reading:
1 Corinthians 1.3-9 – We wait for the revelation of our Lord Jesus
Christ.
Gospel:
Mark 13.33-37 – Keep alert, for you do not know when the master
of the house will come.
For further reflection on the Readings and Gospel, visit:
http://onlineministries.creighton.edu/CollaborativeMinistry/online.html
First Reading:
MISSALS: The missals for the upcoming year are available at the west door in the
pamphlet rack. The cost is $6.
YOUNG ADULT DISCUSSION GROUP
If you are between the ages of 18-35 and looking to share the challenges of being young
adults in the Church and world today, join us in the sacristy after the 5:00 p.m. Mass
this Sunday. Pizza supper will be provided. For more information call the Parish Office
at 514-866-7379 or email [email protected].
PRAY FOR OUR SICK:
Please continue to pray for our sick: Stephen Martin, Maria Luisa Toledo, Lynda
Taraborelli, Angelica Mendez, Beverley Farr, André Marcil, Axel Glasel, Paul Thibault,
James Fenush, Trevor Craig, Phyllis O’Brien, Don Pidgeon, Terry Meehan, Matthew
Bednarczyk, Diane Clark, Leo LeBlanc, Alex Graham and Richard Flynn.
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.
BASILICA WEDDING: Tanya Guadagnino and Brendan Flood were married here on
Saturday, November 22nd, 2014.
CHRISTMAS BAZAAR
The Catholic Women's League of Canada (Montreal City Council) will be holding their
Annual Bake & Craft Sale on this Saturday, (following the 5.00 p.m. Mass) and on this
Sunday, (following the 9.00 a.m. and 11.00 a.m. Masses) in the Green Room of St.
Patrick's Basilica. On sale will be home-made baked goods, Christmas crafts, books and a
White Elephant Table. Bargains for everyone!
CHRISTMAS BASKETS
Each year the parish helps an average of 30 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, scarves,
hats, gloves, 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.
ST. PATRICK’S BASILICA VOLUNTEERS
This is a reminder to all parishioners, of the ministry that St. Patrick’s offers in the name
of putting others first for the sake of the Kingdom. There are numerous volunteer groups,
whose service forms part of our mission and raison d’être of the Parish of St. Patrick. A
luncheon is given during the Christmas season for our volunteers, at which time gifts
donated by parishioners are drawn. If you would like to donate a token of your
appreciation for their efforts, you may contact St. Patrick’s Office at 514-866-7379, for
further information.
LATIN MASS
The next Latin Mass will take place Sunday, December 21st at 11:00 a.m.
Advent Wreath: Although originally used in home prayer, the wreath
has found a place in the Advent decoration of the church building. Its
evergreen circle and four candles reflect the passage of the Advent
season. It is often blessed at the beginning of Mass on the First Sunday.
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The Sanctuary Lamp is burning this week in Memory of Mary St-Croix Meehan
requested by the late Mike Meehan
Mass Intentions:
November 29th, 2014
Feliciano & Fausto Bangalan & Elpidio requested by the Family
November 30th, 2014
Maria & Salvatore Ruscito requested by their children
Pro Populo
Barbara MacDonald requested by Veronica Brownstein
Helen Brennan Desroches requested by Carol McCormick
December 1st, 2014
Patricia MacNaull requested by Mary & Margo
Philip Roberge requested by André Marcil
December 2nd, 2014
Souls of Mr. & Mrs. Santan Moraes requested by Framie Noronha
Moana Biddle Gengalo requested by her husband Edward
December 3rd, 2014
Remedios Garcia requested by Sonia & Romy
Gino Elisio requested by the Bangalan Family
December 4th, 2014
Mrs. Bridget Griffin requested by the Griffin Family
Mary Ann Capalbo requested by Frank & Julie Lofeodo
December 5th, 2014
In Thanksgiving requested by Esteban Mendez Valdes
In thanksgiving to St. Jude & Mother of Perpetual Help requested by
Ricardo Bello
Saturday,
December 6th, 2014
5:00 p.m.
Alejo Valdes requested by Maria Antonieta Valdes
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Saturday,
5:00 p.m.
Sunday,
9:00 a.m.
11:00 a.m.
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Monday,
12:10 p.m.
5:15 p.m.
Tuesday,
12:10 p.m.
5:15 p.m.
Wednesday,
12:10 p.m.
5:15 p.m.
Thursday,
12:10 p.m.
5:15 p.m.
Friday,
12:10 p.m.
5:15 p.m.
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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.