G
THEFebruary 25, 2015RAPEVINE
Volume 10—Issue 8
Office for English Pastoral Services, Archdiocese of Montreal
Congrégation de Notre-Dame: Online Retreat
Recently launched in both English and French is an online retreat entitled Source of Living Water found here: http://
www.cnd-m.org/source/en/home/. Proposed by Sr. Marie Azzarello, CND and Sr. Rachel Gaudreau, CND, the texts
are inspired by Sr. Marie’s book Mary and the Maternal Face of God. Reimagining Ourselves as Church. The fiveweek retreat leads us into a spiral of profound reflection that each can experience at one’s own rhythm, in the privacy
of one’s home. Retreatants who wish to share their experiance are welcome to do so by writing to Sr. Marie and
Sr. Rachel at [email protected].
Lenten Reflections: Diocesan Online Video Series
Every Wednesday, throughout the season of Lent, we will present a short video reflection
on the upcoming Sunday's Gospel. The first weekly video features Bishop Thomas Dowd and can also be found
here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U87eMvffRs0. This week’s Lenten reflection is presented by Sr. Pamela
Buchner, FMJ and can also be found at the following link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N8Zk5-E6wqs#t=23.
Calling all Catholic Homeschooling Families and Families Considering Homeschooling
I am starting a Montreal Catholic homeschooling social group where children and parents can socialize and at the
same time be with families who practice the same faith! Parents will benefit from the support and encouragement of
fellow homeschooling parents while the children meet new friends. We plan on meeting in person soon, where we
can celebrate the joys and struggles of homeschooling while at the same time celebrate our awesome faith! We
have the support and encouragement from Bishop Thomas Dowd and our very own homeschool chaplain,
Fr. Gilles Surprenant, who both, like me, have a vision of homeschooling families gathering to encourage each other
on our homeschooling journeys. Please feel free to contact Cathy at 514-624-1562 or [email protected] for
more information.
Fundraiser for K.D. Jola Parish Project
Since 1993, the K. D. Jola Savara Tribal Mission Parish, located in the Diocese of Srikakulam, India, has been
focusing on the pastoral, spiritual, social, economical and educational development of the vast population of the
area. The diocese is very missionary in its nature. It consists of the poorest of the poor. The parish is in need of a
place to accommodate at least 4500 men, women and children. Presently, we have a small chapel with a capacity of
200 people. Since we already have a chapel, the faithful are hoping to build a community prayer hall. The people are
very much community-oriented and such a venue would facilitate the spiritual activities of the parish, community
gatherings and meetings. In the parish, the Catholics are very poor. All these people are simple laborers. There is
no doubt that their poverty is a great constraint on meeting the expenses of the proposed hall. The faithful however,
are most are willing to contribute free labour. The community hall will be a grace bestowed by your generosity for the
people in the decades ahead. Any donations will be truly appreciated.
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Fr. Balaswamy on behalf of the Montfort Missionaries
Should you wish to make a donation to this worthwhile cause, contact St. Aloysius Parish at 514-351-3281 or
[email protected] OR St. Brendan Parish at 514-376-4537 or [email protected]. Cheques
are to be made payable to ‘St. Aloysius Parish’ or ‘St. Brendan Parish’ with memo “K.D. Jola Parish Project”.
Annunciation Parish: Stations of the Cross
Join us every Friday during Lent at 8am followed by 8:30 Mass (75 Roosevelt Ave., T.M.R.) for this devotion following the events leading to Jesus’ crucifixion . Prayers accompanying it allow time for reflection on the mystery of his
death. Contact the office at 514-738-1080.
Holy Name of Jesus Parish: Couples Group
This group helps young married couples to experience community and share with other couples struggling with all
the pressures of modern life. Meetings are held the fourth Friday of every month from 7pm-9pm (899 Chomedey
Blvd., Laval). Our next evening is on Friday, February 27. Babysitting provided. Contact Sabrina and Fabian at
450-934-1992 or [email protected].
St. John Brébeuf Parish: Pub Night
Our popular pub night fundraiser evenings will resume Friday, February 27, from 7pm—10pm (7777 George St.,
LaSalle). Stop in for a pint, a glass of wine or a soft drink, a light meal or snack (on the menu this month: Indian
food). There are games, such as darts, table soccer, cards, cribbage, Wii, or just relax and chat with old and new
friends! Contact the office at 514-366-0131.
St. Ignatius of Loyola Parish: Annual Bake Sale and Raffle
Hosted by the Catholic Women`s League on Saturday, February 28 at 1pm and Sunday, March 1st before the 9am
and 11am Masses (4455 West Broadway, Montreal). Contact the office at 514-481-7768.
Eucharist for Life
All are welcome on Sunday, March 1 from 2pm-4pm at Loyola High school (7272 Sherbrooke St. West, Montreal).
EFL is a family prayer group dedicated to praying for the unborn and our priests. Come join us! For more information
contact Mary Prillo at 514-481-6502 or [email protected] www.eucharistforlife.org.
Concordia University
Concordia Multi-faith Chaplaincy and the Christian Jewish Dialogue of Montreal invite you to an open conversation
on Interfaith – Why Bother? An Open Conversation to Share Ideas on Tuesday, March 3 from 10:30am –12pm at
Loyola Chapel (7141 Sherbrooke St. West, Montreal). For more information, contact [email protected].
St. Edward the Confessor Mission: Presentation
Norman Lévesque, meteorologist and Director of the Green Church Program will speak on “Climate Change - a
Christian Perspective” on Thursday, March 5 at 7:30pm at St. Edward the Confessor Mission (98 Aurora Ave., Pointe
-Claire). For more information contact 514-695-2117.
St. John Brébeuf Parish: Breakfast with the Knights
Come enjoy breakfast hosted by the Knights of Columbus on Sunday, March 8 following the 11am Mass (7777
George St., LaSalle). Tickets purchased in advance are $7 for adults and $5 for children 12 years and younger; $10
at the door. Contact the Joey at 514-993-8023.
Holy Name of Jesus Parish: Lenten Mission
The mission will be led by Fr. Stephen Dyas, of the Legionaries of Christ, on Sunday, March 8 and Monday, March 9
from 7pm-9pm each evening (899 Chomedey Blvd., Laval). Mass at 6pm Monday. Fr. Dyas will speak on God the
Father, a Thousand Times Merciful, and Mercy made Real. For more information contact 450-688-3887 or
[email protected].
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Missione Maria Ausiliatrice: Evening of Prayer, Song and Worship
The National Evangelization Team, NET Ministries, is a group of young Catholic adults ages 18 to 25, from across
Canada. They will be visiting our community on Wednesday, March 11 at 7:30pm (8550 Joliot-Curie Ave., Montreal)
followed by Eucharistic Adoration. Join us for an evening of music, prayer, and worship and much more. Come and
re-discover how much Jesus loves you! Contact Caterina at [email protected].
Montreal Directed Retreats
A spiritual retreat during this Lenten season is a time of graced silence and prayer which allows you to re-center your life
on God and to deal prayerfully with current life issues. Discover God speaking to you in the silence of your heart! All are
welcome from Friday, March 13 to Sunday, March 15 at La Maison de Prière (180 de Normandie Blvd., Longueuil). Cost
is $130 (includes meal and lodging). Contact Paul Empsall 514-626-9462 or visit www.montrealretreats.org.
St. Kevin Parish: Lenten Retreat
All are welcome on Friday, March 13 from 5:30pm-8:30pm (5600 Côte-des-Neiges Rd., Montreal). The evening will
include a penitential service and Mass. Contact the office at 514-733-5600.
St Monica Parish: Lenten Youth Retreat
For youth grades 7-10 from Friday, March 13, 6:30pm to Saturday, March 14 at 5:30pm. A youth Mass will be held at 4
pm Saturday (6405 de Terrebonne St., Montreal). Suggested donation of $20 includes Friday dinner, Saturday breakfast
and lunch. In partnership with NET ministries of Canada (www.netcanada.ca). Please register by Monday, March 9.
Contact Claire at 514-482-7493 (evenings) or [email protected].
St. Edmund of Catnerbury Parish: Do You Speak Catholic?
With speaker Wendy Aitken Monday, March 9 at 7:30pm (105 Beaconsfield Blvd., Beaconsfield). Symbols, ritual and
liturgical movements speak to us of God’s presence and action in our lives. They engage our imaginations and
communicate truths that are greater than we are. They reveal more and more the mystery of our salvation. Join us!
Contact the office at 514-695-7100.
Jesus Light of the World Parish: Men`s Breakfast Recollection
Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus (West Island council #6096) on Saturday, March 7 following the 9am Mass
(11075 Gouin Blvd. West, Pierrefonds). Guest speaker: Fr. Gerry Westphal. Contact the office at 514-683-6810.
2015 Wardens Sessions
The Office for English Pastoral Services, in partnership with the Diocesan Finance Office, is offering a two-evening
“Study and Formation Session for the Role of Wardens” elected to a fabrique. The sessions will be held on Monday,
March 16 and Wednesday, March 25 from 6:45pm-9:30pm both evenings at the Archdiocese of Montreal
(2000 Sherbrooke St. West) in room 135. Parking is available at the rear of the building. Participants will receive all the
necessary documentation at these sessions. Registration forms will soon be available from your parish office. For more
information contact Cynthia at 514-931-7311 x229 or [email protected].
Diocesan-Wide Lenten Mission
DON’T JUST THINK ABOUT WHAT TO DO FOR LENT … Attend the diocesan-wide Lenten Mission and bring a
friend or two. The mission, which will be held March 17, 18 and 19, is all about The Catholic Faith and You! The
preacher is Bishop Thomas Dowd, Auxiliary Bishop of Montreal. All evenings begin at 7pm at Transfiguration of Our Lord
Parish (11775 Filion, Montreal). For more info contact Corey Jolly 514-931-7311 x251 or [email protected].
The Joy of the Gospel with Sr. Lorraine Caza, CND
The Joy of the Gospel is the second exhortation written by Pope Francis and is a call to open ourselves up to the new
evangelization. Sr. Lorraine will focus her talk on the aspects that touch “the workers in the vineyard” and is particularly
targeted for anyone who is involved in pastoral work. During the day you will have times for teaching, prayer, reflection
and sharing. Come and join us on Saturday, March 21 from 9am-4pm at Villa St. Martin (9451 Gouin Blvd. West,
Pierrefonds). Cost is $25 and includes lunch. Please register before Friday, March 13. Contact Cynthia at 514-931-7311
x229 or [email protected].
Choir Workshop
All are welcome on Saturday, March 21 from 2pm-5pm at St. Columba-by-the-Lake Presbyterian Church (11 Rodney
Ave., Pointe-Claire). Renowned soprano, Chantal Dionne, will cover the basics of good vocal technique. Celebrated
Canadian conductor, organist and composer, Patrick Wedd, will teach us about beautiful choral singing and interpreting
text. Tuition is $40 for one class or $70 for two classes. Contact Sonia Castiglione at 514-624-2307 or
[email protected].
Mission Redeemer: How Can I Share My Faith with Others?
With Michael Dopp, co-founder of Mission of the Redeemer Ministries. Michael graduated from Wilfrid Laurier University
with Bachelor degrees in Business Administration and Philosophy. He then studied at St. Augustine’s at the University of
Toronto where he was awarded a Bachelor in Theology and Master of Divinity. He finished his studies at Sacred Heart
Major Seminary in Michigan where he received a Licentiate in Sacred Theology with a concentration on the New
Evangelization. Michael has been involved in a variety of ministries dedicated to evangelization and has been involved in
mission projects in Europe, Africa, and North America. Michael and his wife, Linda, founded Mission of the Redeemer
Ministries in 2008 and reside in Ottawa with their daughter.- © 2015 Mission of the Redeemer Ministries
All are welcome on Thursday, March 26 from 10am-11:30am followed by Mass at the Catholic Centre (1857 de
Maisonneuve Blvd. West, Montreal) OR on Friday, March 27 from 1pm –3:30pm at St. John Brébeuf Parish
(7777 George St. LaSalle). There is no cost but registration is necessary. Please register before Friday, March 20.
Contact Cynthia at 514-931-7311 x229 or [email protected].
St. Luke, St. Thomas à Becket and Jesus, Light of the World Parish Lenten Mission:
What Does Your Heart Desire?
With Michael Dopp as animator from March 26-28 at St. Luke Parish (106A Anselme-Lavigne St., Dollard-des-Ormeaux).
Thursday, March 26 from 7pm-9pm, Friday, March 27 from 7pm-9pm with Adoration and Reconciliation and Saturday,
March 28 beginning with a potluck supper from 6pm-7:30pm followed by the mission from 7:30pm-9pm. Contact Wendy
at 514-684-6488 or [email protected] or Elsa at 514-626-4111 or [email protected].
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