SECOND SUNDAY IN LENT
March 1, 2015
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.
Genesis 22.1-2, 9-13, 15-18 – The sacrifice of Abraham, our father
in faith.
Second Reading:
Romans 8.31b-35, 37 – God did not withhold His own Son.
Gospel:
Mark 9.2-10 – This is my Son, the Beloved; listen to Him.
For further reflection on the Readings and Gospel, visit:
http://onlineministries.creighton.edu/CollaborativeMinistry/online.html
First Reading:
MEMORIAL CHALICES
This Sunday, the chalice used at the 11 a.m. Mass belonged to Msgr. Barry Egan-Jones,
who was ordained to the priesthood on May 9th, 1964 and who passed away on July 26th,
2012. He was parochial administrator at Saint Patrick’s Basilica from 1995 until 2001.
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, Diane Clark,
Alex Graham, Richard Flynn, Claire MacKay, Robert Tetreault Dunlavy and Dr. Claude
Leclerc.
BOXED SETS OF SUNDAY ENVELOPES: There are still boxed sets available, if you
are not using envelopes and would like a set, please call the Parish Office 514-866-7379.
CATHOLIC WOMEN’S LEAGUE
The City Council of the CWL will be collecting newly purchased toiletries at the doors of
the Church next weekend (March 7/8) after all the masses. Monetary donations are
always greatly appreciated. These gifts will be given to Montreal Women’s Shelters and
to Benedict Labre House.
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.
SPECIAL MASS SCHEDULE ON MARCH 22nd
Please make a note of the change in the mass schedule for the Patronal Feast:
GREEN MASS AT 10:00 A.M.
THE NEXT MASSES WILL BE AT 12:30 AND 5:00 P.M.
The 9:00 and 11:00 a.m. masses are cancelled for that Sunday only.
THE ANNUAL SAINT PATRICK’S DAY PARADE WILL
TAKE PLACE ON SUNDAY, MARCH 22nd AT NOON,
BEGINNING AT THE CORNER OF FORT AND ST.
CATHERINE STREET. (www.montrealirishparade.com)
Please note that there will be no Faith First classes on March 21/22.
THE SACRAMENTS OF INITIATION FOR THE PARISH CHILDREN
First Reconciliation for First Communion: Saturday, February 28th, at 9:30 a.m. in
Congress Hall.
First Communion: Saturday, April 25th at 11:00 a.m. Meeting with the parents for First
Communion will be on Saturday, April 18th from 10:00 a.m. to 11 a.m., in Congress Hall
at St. Patrick’s and children will practice in the Church.
Reconciliation for Confirmation: Saturday, March 7th, at 9:30 a.m. in Congress Hall.
Confirmation: Saturday, May 16th at 11:00 a.m. Msgr. Francis Coyle, our Pastor, will
confer the Sacrament. Meeting with the parents for Confirmation will be on Saturday,
May 9th from 10:00 a.m. to 11 a.m. in Congress Hall at St. Patrick’s, while the children
practice with their sponsors in the Church.
OUR LENTEN JOURNEY TO EASTER HAS BEGUN!
Why not plan to include the diocesan-wide Lenten Mission about The Catholic Faith and
You! led by Bishop Thomas Dowd? It takes place March 17, 18, 19 at Transfiguration of
Our Lord Parish (11775 Filion, H4J 1T4). All evenings begin at 7 p.m. Come for one, two
or, better yet, all three evenings and bring a friend. For the event poster please visit
http://www.diocesemontreal.org/en/community/activities-calendar/lent-activities.html.
For more info: Corey Jolly 514-931-7311 ext.251 or [email protected]
THE CATHOLIC WOMEN’S LEAGUE OF CANADA
Montreal Diocesan Council will host an Evening of Reflection at St. Thomas a Becket
Parish on Tuesday, March 3, 2015. Registration: 6:45 p.m.; Mass: 7:00 p.m.. Theme:
Preparing for Our Easter. The program will feature a presentation by Fr. Marco Guzman,
Pastor of St. Thomas a Becket , followed by sharing in small groups. Refreshments will
be served. Fee: $6.00, to be collected ahead of time by each Council and the total amount
submitted at the registration desk with a list of names of attendees. Sign-up deadline:
February 27. All ladies welcome to attend. Non-members may pay at the door. Do plan to
make this event part of your Lenten journey! Info.: (514) 630-3762.
WOMEN’S DAY RETREAT
Wednesday, March 18th at Villa Saint-Martin, 9451 Gouin Blvd. W., Pierrefonds.
Registration: 9:15 a.m.. Presentations by Sr. Pat O’Neill, SNJM; music; quiet time for
personal reflection and prayer; Eucharistic celebration; sharing for those who wish to
participate. ALL women welcome. Please bring a lunch. Coffee and tea provided.
Suggested donation: $15. Contact: (514) 684-1290.
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The Sanctuary Lamp is burning this week in Memory of Mrs. Margaret
Kowalewski requested by the Alexander-Power Families
Mass Intentions:
th
Saturday,
5:00 p.m.
February 28 , 2015
Deceased members of the Bernardo & Hilario Families requested by
Gisela Hilario
Sunday,
March 1st , 2015
9:00 a.m.
Donato Iannucci requested by his nieces and nephews
11:00 a.m.
Pro Populo
12:30 p.m.
Moana Biddle Gengalo requested by her husband Edward
5:00 p.m.
Corinne Sevigny requested by Patti McGovern
Monday,
March 2nd, 2015
12:10 p.m.
Mrs. Bridget Griffin requested by the Griffin Family
5:15 p.m.
Kathleen Lemieux requested by Stan Lemieux
Tuesday,
March 3rd, 2015
12:10 p.m.
Dermott Murphy requested by his sister Mary
5:15 p.m.
George Andrew Stevenson requested by the children
Wednesday, March 4th, 2015
12:10 p.m.
Sheila Carrega requested by Rita & Family
5:15 p.m.
Monique Juneau Roy requested by St. Patrick’s Choir
Thursday,
March 5th, 2015
12:10 p.m.
Marjorie Taugher requested by Beverley Rozek
5:15 p.m.
George Sharpe requested by Carol & Brian McCormick-Payne
Friday,
March 6th, 2015
12:10 p.m.
All Souls requested by the Parishioners
5:15 p.m.
Louie Lofeodo requested by the Choir of St. Patrick’s
Saturday,
March 8th, 2015
5:00 p.m.
Moana Biddle Gengalo requested by her husband Edward
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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.