Church Bulletin - St. Patrick's Basilica

MONTREAL, QUEBEC
Christmas 2014
www.stpatricksmtl.ca
Christmas Mass during the night
Presider & Homilist:
Concelebrant:
Rev. Msgr. Francis J. Coyle, C.S.S., Pastor
Fr. Janil Joseph Chakkiath, O.SS.T., Assistant
Deacon of the Word:
Deacon Dr. Gordon Williams
Deacon of the Altar:
Deacon Ciaran Pitchford
Commentator:
Alvin Kuate Defo
Lectors:
Pierre-Louis Houle & Antoine Maloney
Thurifer:
Clifford Sobkowicz
Incense Bearer:
Sonia Fauteux
Holy Water:
Jack Kenny
Acolytes:
Tracy and Tyra Trono
Cross Bearer:
Stuart-JohnTigchelaar
Bearer of the Infant Jesus:
Alex and Brandon Tavares
Gift Bearers:
Moïra LeBlanc, Kenneth Todd and their children Phillip,
Alexander and Daniel.
Eucharistic Ministers:
(not already mentioned): Robert Carbonari,
Glenn Clemente, Zenas Kuate Defo, Jefferson
Macarine, Rosalia Panarello and their co-ordinator
Patricia Moran.
Ushers:
Sacristans:
The Knights of Columbus
Guy Sirois and Filippo Kathiresu
7:30 p.m.
Saint Patrick’s Basilica Choir
Director and organist: Kevin Savor
Soloist:
Carol McCormick
Violins:
Marie-Claude Massé and Biliana Raytcheva
8:00 p.m.
Christmas Mass
Procession:
Greeting:
Kyrie:
Gloria
Collect:
O Holy Night, soloist Carol McCormick
Adeste Fideles, O Come All Ye Faithful
Rev. Msgr. Francis John Coyle
Haydn
Haydn
First Reading:
Psalm:
Second Reading:
Gospel Acclamation:
Isaiah 9.2-4, 6-7
℞. Today is born our Saviour, Christ the Lord.
(Psalm 96)
Titus 2.11-14
Alleluia –Tavener, arranged by Kevin Savor
Gospel:
Luke 2.1-16
(Proclaimed by Deacon Gordon Williams)
Homily:
Msgr. Francis John Coyle, Pastor.
Profession of Faith:
Prayer of the Faithful:
Presentation of the Gifts:
℞. Lord, hear our prayer.
The LeBlanc-Todd Family
Offertory:
Christmas Lullaby - Rutter
Sanctus:
Mozart
Eucharistic Prayer:
Agnus Dei
Rutter– arr. Kevin Savor
COMMUNION
In Dulci Jubilo - Buxtehude
Christmas Candle - Chilcott
PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION
FINAL BLESSING
Recessional:
Hark! the Herald Angels Sing, Glory to the new-born King:
Peace on earth, and mercy mild, God and sinners reconciled.
Joyful, all ye nations rise,
Join the triumph of the skies;
With th’angelic host proclaim, Christ is born in Bethlehem!
Hark! the Herald Angels Sing, Glory to the new-born King!
Postlude
MEMORIAL CHALICES
The chalice used this Christmas Eve is a beautiful one from St. Ann’s Parish. The Chalice
used Christmas Day belonged to Msgr. Matthew D. Dubee, who was ordained on June 7,
1941; he was pastor at St. Patrick’s Basilica from 1971 to 1985. He died on January 24,
1993.
New Year’s Eve
Mary, Mother of God
Wednesday, December 31st
Mass of Anticipation - 5:00 p.m.
New Year’s Day
Mary, Mother of God
Thursday, January 1st, 2015
9:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.
(Basilica closes at 1:30 p.m.)
Christmas 2014
Dear Parishioners and Friends of St. Patrick’s,
“And the Word became flesh and lived among us, and we have seen
His glory”
(John 1:14)
The birth of our Saviour, that is, God becoming one of us, is so
extraordinary that we can hardly comprehend it. But with our eyes of faith
and our hearts of love, we will celebrate this miraculous
event once again.
Ever old, ever new, the Nativity of our Lord
continues to bring Light to a world that has gone
dark in many places. The evils of war are once again
among us. The poor and the marginalized are still
waiting to see the enfleshed promise of redemption
through our words and actions.
We will gather shortly to celebrate the birth of our
Redeemer. May we prepare for His coming by clothing
the naked, feeding the hungry and loving the unloved.
May the Joy of Christmas be yours,
Prayerfully yours,
Msgr. Francis John Coyle C.S.S.
Pastor
SAINT PATRICK’S RESTORATION FOUNDATION
Revenu Quebec has confirmed that the St. Patrick’s Restoration Foundation is
designated as a “Registered Cultural Organization” for Quebec taxation purposes. Large
donations can potentially qualify for tax credits that equal approximately 75% of the
amount of the gift, such that a gift of, say, $25,000 can be made at an actual cost to the
donor of $6,250!
DONATIONS BETWEEN $5,000 AND $25,000 MADE BEFORE JANUARY 1, 2018
A donor may receive, for a given taxation year, in addition to the tax credit for donations
currently allowed by the tax system, a non-refundable tax credit equal to 25% of the
eligible amount of a initial large donation made in the current year or one of the four
preceding years.
A COMMITMENT OF $250,000 (PLUS) OVER A TEN YEAR PERIOD
Instead of the tax credit for donations and the new additional tax credit as described
above, these individuals may claim a non-refundable tax credit calculated at a rate of
30% of the donation. The St. Patrick’s Restoration Foundation was set up in 1988 for the
sole purpose of financing the restoration work needed by Saint Patrick’s Basilica, its
ancillary buildings and land. For more information:
http://www.finances.gouv.qc.ca/documents/bulletins/en/BULEN_2013-6-a-b.pdf
Or contact your personal tax advisor for further details. The foregoing is provided for
general information purposes only.
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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
Wardens
Lynn Lonergan Doyle, Lorna Telfer, Robert
Raizenne, Brian O’Neill, Beverley RozekO’Donnell, Peter O’Brien
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
Baptism
Baptisms are celebrated the first Sunday of
each month. Parents and godparents are asked
to attend a preparation course, usually held in
the week before the Baptism. The parents
must be registered members of the parish.
Please contact the Parish office for further
details.
Marriages
Couples wishing to marry at St. Patrick’s are
asked to contact the Parish office for further
information. The future bride and/or groom
must be a registered parishioner for at least 6
months prior to reserving a date for their
marriage.
Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession)
Confessions are heard fifteen minutes before
all weekday and weekend masses.
Anointing of the Sick and Communion Calls
If you, or a member of your family wish to
have a priest or Eucharistic minister visit,
please call the parish office to make
arrangements.
Green-Room Coffee
Coffee is served by volunteers every Sunday
after the 11:00 a.m. Eucharistic celebration
from September to June.
Legion of Mary
Framie Noronha, President
Meets every Tuesday at 6:10 p.m. in the Red
Room (Sacristy). An apostolate of prayer and
service. Info: Parish office 514-866-7379
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
PODCAST TOUR
French
English
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.
For more information, please call 514-8667379 or email [email protected].
Catechism
Ann Nagy, coordinator of the program and her
team, provide religious instruction, which also
involves sacramental preparation for First
Communion and Confirmation, to children in
Levels 1 to 6 at the weekend masses. For
further information, please contact Ann Nagy
at 514-866-7379 or [email protected]
Catholic Women’s League
CWL Montreal Council meets monthly on
Saturdays in the Green Room from September
to April. Refreshments served. Join us!
Contact: Roberta Wheeler (President) email:
[email protected]
Soup Kitchen
Served in the Green Room every Friday from
11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. to those in need.
Knights of Columbus
4th Degree D’Arcy, McGee Assembly
Brian McBrien 514-768-5217
Hearing-Impaired Worshippers
St. Patrick’s Basilica’s sound system is
equipped with an audio system that enables
hearing-impaired worshippers to tune their
digital receiver into the frequency of the
system in order to receive a broadcast of the
Mass. If you wish to avail yourselves of this
please bring your own digital receiver and
earphones and tune into 88.1 FM.