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. VILLE MARIE ONLINE Visit Ville Marie Online for information and news about our Catholic Community and our Global church. Join the conversation at http://www.villemarieonline.com/ 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 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? English French Basilica Tour Podcast Basilica Tour Podcast 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 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 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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