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SAINT FRANCIS OF ASSISI PARISH BULLETIN MAY 3RD, 2020844 Notre Dame Avenue, St Lambert, QC, J4R 1R8
TEL: (450) 671-6149 FAX: (450) 671-6792 email: [email protected] Website :- www.saintfrancisparish.ca
Priest:- Fr. Gérard LachapelleSAINT JOHN PAUL II PASTORAL UNIT
Fr. Manus Bradley, Pastor : [email protected] Susan Gardner, Coordinator [email protected] page: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Saint-John-Paul-II-Pastoral-Unit/983390895019278
Diocese of Saint-Jean-Longueuil - Bishop, Claude Hamelin - Aux. Bishop, Louis Dicaire
Diocesan website: www.dsjl.org Saint John Paul II website: http://johnpaul2.weebly.com
WARDENS:- Chair of the Fabrique – Ted Colavecchio 450-671-6818
Anne-Marie Armeni, Treasurer 450-671-1042 Richard Zavergiu, .................Bld. & Maint. 450-671-8908Marianne Hinger, Secretary 450-465-0827
Craig Mcara, Fundraising 514-618-3352Julie Belanger, Special Events 450-466-3303
Amanda Simard, Hall Rentals, 450-671-9164
4TH SUNDAY OF EASTERThe merciful love of the Lord fills the earth; by the word of the Lord the heavens were made,
alleluia.PRAYER INTENTIONS –Remember in your prayers Brian, Leona, Emmanuel, Diane, Howard and our armed forces. Pray for the repose of the souls of all our deceased. To add a name to our prayer list, call the office 450-671-6149 and leave a message. THE POPE’S PRAYER INTENTIONS FOR MAY - For DeaconsWe pray that deacons, faithful in their service to the Word and the poor, may be an invigorating symbol for the entire Church.INVITATION TO ALL ARTISTS IN THE SAINT JOHN PAUL II PASTORAL UNIT ...The choir of Saint Francis of Assisi Parish are preparing a special song/video for the Month of May for Mary. Their goal is to have it ready by Mother’s Day, if possible before, but by then at the latest.On their behalf, I have been asked to spread the word amongst artists in our community that would like to incorporate original artwork in the video; Images, representations of Mary, anything that evokes Mary... original visual art created by the person who submits.If you want to offer original visual art for this project, you can submit directly to this email address : [email protected] Thank you!
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FOR UPDATED MESSAGES FROM OUR PASTOR, FR. MANUS BRADLEY, AND FOR ALL UP-TO-DATE INFORMATION WE INVITE YOU TO VISIT OUR SAINT JOHN PAUL II WEBSITE http://johnpaul2.weebly.com
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SACRED SPACE - ISOLATION RETREAThttps://www.sacredspace.ie
Together in mission, let us remember what Pope Francis explains:"Prayer makes us understand our vulnerability",but the Lord "gives us strength and closeness".
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CONSECRATION OF CANADA TO THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY,MOTHER OF THE CHURCH, IN TIME OF PANDEMIC - MAY 1, 2020
Photo credit : « Magnificat » : Ref. : MA-41 © www.bradi-barth.org
Along with Bishops across the country, pastors, families, groups, individuals and other faith communities may choose to join the consecration as part of the global effort to unite in faith and prayer in this most difficult time.
http://www.cccb.ca/site/images/stories/pdf/Marian_Consecration_1_May_2020.pdfSpecial interview on Salt+Light Media the Most Rev. Richard Gagnon, Archbishop
ofWinnipeg and CCCB President, and the Most Rev. José Gómez, Archbishop of Los
Angeles and USCCB President
Consecration of Canada - presented by Fr. John Torrance
In order to express love and devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Holy Fatherrecently published a letter addressed to all faithful for the month of May. In this
encouraging letter, and in light of the restrictions in place as a result of theCoronavirus pandemic, Pope Francis invites everyone to pray the Rosary at home and
offers two prayers to be recited at its conclusion.https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2020-04/letter-on-the-month-of-may-
full-text.htmlThe Litany of Loreto may also be useful to accompany prayers to the Blessed Mother.http://www.vatican.va/special/rosary/documents/litanie-lauretane_en.html
CONSECRATION OF THE ARCHDIOCESE OF MONTREAL - MAY 1 Mary, the Mother of Jesus Christ, clearly spent her life trusting in faith completely.She persevered in prayer and remained faithful to the end; namely, to the Cross. Itwas at the foot of the Cross that Jesus named her Mother of the Church: “Woman, here is your son,” and presented her to us as our Mother, “Here is your mother.” (John 19:26-27)
This title, which is drawn from the Gospel and whose usage dates back to the fourth century, was given prominence by Pope Paul VI and the Second Vatican Council. More recently, in 2018, Pope Francis designated the Monday after Pentecost as the Feast of "Mary, Mother of the Church".
Archbishop Christian Lépine of Montreal consecrated the Archdiocese of Montreal on May 1 during the 8 a.m. Mass celebrated “in camera” (privately) at Mary Queen of the World Cathedral, televised live on Salt + Light Television and also available for viewing anytime on the diocesan YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/user/diocesemtl
As part of the resources developed for the 2017 Marian consecration of Canada, the CCCB developed a document entitled Consecrating Canada to the Blessed Virgin MaryInsights for Adult Catechesis, providing helpful answers to gain a deeper spiritual understanding of the nature and significance of a Marian consecration. https://www.cccb.ca/site/images/stories/pdf/
C onsecration_of_Canada_-_QA_resource_for_adults_-_EN.pdf
For more litanies go to:- https://sway.office.com/ee0YG4a2rs0F12Gs?ref=email***************************************************************
MESSAGE FOR THE FIRST OF MAY 2020
Energy Transition: Workers are Part of the SolutionFor its traditional May 1st message, the Church and Society Council of the Assembly of Catholic Bishops of Quebec published a text entitled The Energy Transition: Workers are Part of the Solution. This message was published on Earth Day, April 22, 2020. In the face of climate change, the Council invites the population and institutions to take the necessary measures to ensure that the
transition to the use of green energy is gradual and with a constant concern for justice. In accordance with the teachings of Christ Jesus, it is essential to take care of those who are most impoverished and most affected by the changes we will experience in the coming years. To facilitate the appropriation of this message, four questions are submitted for the readers' reflection, to go further. https://evequescatholiques.quebec/sn_uploads/fck/CES---1mai2020-EN.pdf
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DIGITAL 55TH ANNUAL NATIONAL PRAYER BREAKFAST For 55 years, the National Prayer Breakfast has met on parliamentary grounds, making it the longest-running parliamentary event. This year, the organizing committee has been forced to make the difficult decision to cancel the in-person event due to the ongoing public health emergency. COVID-19 affects all Canadians. Its impact will be felt in the near future and for years to come. That is why I believe the National Prayer Breakfast is all the more important. I’m pleased to announce that this year’s National Prayer Breakfast will be steamed live on http://nationalprayerbreakfast.ca, YouTube and Facebook at the same date and time:
Thursday, May 7, 2020, 10:00 a.m. EDT
We will be joined by several special guests, including:
Bill Adsit - Member of the Tahltan Band and residential school survivor Joy Smith - Educator, human rights champion, and former MP The Hon. Graydon Nicholas, CM, ONB - Former Lt. Gov. of New Brunswick Music from the Rising Above Band …and other special guests
I invite you to tune-in on May 7th for a time of worship and prayer for Canada. A major focus of this year’s program will be blessing and encouraging our Indigenous brothers and sisters in Christ. The National Prayer Breakfast welcomes those of all faiths, facilitating an opportunity to observe Christian traditions and tenets. No registration or fee is required to watch the event. However, I invite you to let me know you plan on joining us by confirming your attendance on the Facebook event page. As you are well aware, Canadians come together in times of crisis. Since 1964, the National Prayer Breakfast has been an opportunity to gather at the heart of Canada’s democracy to lift up national leaders of all kinds, our brave men and women in uniform, and our fellow Canadians in need. This year is no different. Sincerely, Cathay Wagantall, MP for Yorkton—Melville Chair, National Prayer Breakfast of Canada
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SASMAD: Spiritual support service for the elderly or sick at homeOpen 7 days a week, from 10 am to 4 pm at : 1-888-305-0994UPDATED information from Anita and Rev. Barry Mack from St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church in St. Lambert.Their church (building) is where the Ecumenical Community Services - Food Cupboard is located This food is distributed to the needy in St. Lambert and Ville Lemoyne. Here is what they need: (not Costco sizes as many of the recipients are single, majority men and living alone and don't cook) canned vegetables; canned fruit / applesauce; peanut butter (again not large size); loafs of bread (they can freeze them); canned meals; frozen meals (already to go) - again they can freeze them.They have drivers (who live under the same roof) and shoppers who go once a month to see what is missing (but the stores right now are not allowing stalking up of quantities)If you can help with donations please call at the church 450-671-1862 and leave a message, or at the Presbytery 450-923-0794.Each delivery of food to the recipients includes a pamphlet/card that Anita produced with a message (attached).A heart-felt thanks from the ECS Team to the supporters and volunteers for their generous donations to the Foodbank. Thank you also to the members of St. Francis church who (quietly) already volunteer their time regularly to the ECS. You are very much appreciated and recognized for your generosity and time.
It was great to receive all those Foodbank Favourites - from the the smaller sized peanut-butters, the canned meals, soups & vegetables (and much more!) to that symbol of the current Covid crisis: toilet-paper, a huge package! Warmest regards, Anita
HOPE helps in Greenfield Park/Lemoyne/ Brossard/St-Hubert Persons are to call 450-693-0262 and follow the instructions on the bilingual message.Calls and visits will be replied to from Monday to Friday but we do deliver on weekends. It may take up to 48 hours so please do not wait until you have little food left. We are currently using the same volunteers as before. Unfortunately we cannot accommodate new volunteers at this time as training would prove to be too risky.The person will be contacted by phone before the visitors leave: so the recipient must be home. Food deliveries will only be brought to the persons door. Volunteers will not enter . The recipient must arrange to take the items in. Volunteers will be waiting from inside their car and will call the person when the food is delivered.The volunteer will wait in their car until the food has been picked up and brought in before leaving.Visitors will NOT be going to the store to pick up any items. Donations of food, and monetary gifts are welcomed so call and leave a message so arrangement can be made. Remember HOPE is a small community-based volunteer organization so while they want to help, they cannot be over loaded …so please share this info. just among your interested contacts and churches etc. Do not widely share on Facebook and media
PRAYER NETWORK - VIRTUALWe will pray for anyone from anywhere and for anything. Anonymity is an option for those who prefer it. There is just this one central e-mail for receiving prayer requests: [email protected], and all requests will be forwarded from the same! Also, if you wish to be on the list of people willing to pray, email [email protected] and you will be added to the pray-ers list!
ll, I would like to share some news about our 1st refugee family. MomThaera & the 2 children, Majd & Leen, are happy to announce that they are nowofficially Canadian citizens after 4 years here. They were sworn in on Feb 21st &fortuitously, it was Fr. John Walsh who presided over the ceremony that day. Fr. JohnWalsh, was part of the St. Lambert Ministerial way back when he was Episcopal VicarMeals on Wheels Services are still being offered. However, contact between the drivers and clientele is very limited. The Meals on Wheels is a non-profit organization who provide home support for people who have lost their autonomy. Hot meals are home-delivered to participants by volunteers twice a week. All production costs, such as food purchasing, packaging, and transportation are included in meal charges.La Petite Cuillère ..........................................450 748-4918Meals on Wheels of Brossard ......................450 678-8275Meals on Wheels of Greenfield Park ...........450 678-8755Meals on Wheels of Saint-Hubert................450 656-9110Meals on Wheels of Saint-Lambert..............450 672-5560Volunteers from the All for the Children community organization are available to help seniors and those with other health issues pick up groceries and go to the pharmacy. They have a team of volunteers who are available to help in Greenfield Park, Brossard, St. Hubert and Lemoyne. Contact them at 438-938-6003.FOOD BANK INFORMATIONhttps://missionnouvellegeneration.orgAddress:Mission Nouvelle Generation1423 Provencher blvd. Brossard, Quebec J4W 1Z3Email [email protected] number: Tel : 450-486-7667 Fax : 450-486-6283Business hours-Monday: 9am to 4pm-Tuesday: 8am to 7pm-Wednesday: 9am to 4pm-Thursday: 8am to 8:30pm-Friday: 8am to 12pm-Saturday & Sunday: Closed
PREPARED MEAL SERVICES AND OTHER OPTIONS TO DINING OUTWhy not treat yourself to a break from cooking with a night out at home? Better yet, set the table with candles, dress nicely and have the kids play maître d’. There are many companies who prepare meals for pick up or delivery. Nutritious, healthy and tasty, made with the highest quality ingredients that you can even pronounce! Here are just a few that the employees at ARC have used and can recommend:• Les Ravitailleurs Comptoir is located on the ground floor in our building in Greenfield Park. Have a look at their take-out menu here. While it is only in French only, if you call 450-904-4100, they will be pleased to respond to you in English.• Bon C Bon is located in Lasalle, but they do deliver to the many areas on the South Shore for a small fee. Have a look at their menu or call 514-358-2669.• Les Petits Chefs Express, located in St. Hubert, offer home delivery. Check out their extensive menu or call450812-8334. They even offer same-day delivery.There are also many other restaurants and fast food options for delivery or take out. For example, visit the City of Brossard’s website and go down to the Restaurants tab for an extensive listing.
St. Paul's Frozen Meals 450-678-2460 or 450-671-6000Services: Meals as well as apple pies, tourtière, etc. are available if anyone needs them. A healthy alternative to the supermarket. There is a small fee for each meal which is used to fund other programsCuisines de l'amitié Centre communautaire Nathalie-Croteau (back door) 2210 rue André, Brossard450-443-6770 | cuisinesdelamitie.orgServices: sale of frozen meals, soup and desert. Please call to place your order prior to going to the Centre.Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and Thursday from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Delivery service: for senior people, vulnerable people and members only.
Mosaïque, community and volunteer action centre 1650 avenue de l'Église, Longueuil [email protected] | www.lamosaique.org, Facebook: @lamosaique.orgServices: emergency food assistance (food baskets) is offered to residents of Brossard, Greenfield Park, LeMoyne and St-Lambert. The organization also offers telephone referrals to other resources in the territory.Opening hours: Monday to Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. and Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.Please call for an appointment prior to going to the Centre.
For Ville BROSSARD residents …The City has placed all information regarding the community support they are offering in one location. Go to https://www.brossard.ca/services-offerts-de-la-ville-covid-19
Maison d'entraide Saint-Alphonse 2190, rue André 450 676-3712Services : Offers a food service for residents of Ville Brossard (only) you need to register by theWednesday for distribution on Friday.
Maison des Jeunes l'Escalier en Mon Temps 964, rue Auteuil 450 656-9690 | [email protected] Frig-O-DonDistribution : le mardi, sur rendez-vous.Inscription : You must call the day before by 3 pm avant 15 h le mardi.
Maison internationale de la Rive-Sud Café des Aînés 2152, boulevard Lapinière, bureau 200450 445-8777 | mirs.qc.caServices : dépannage alimentaire sur inscription.Distribution : le mercredi Vous devez être inscrit au Café des aînés.
Mission Nouvelle Génération 1423 boulevard Provencher, Brossard450-486-7667 | [email protected] missionnouvellegeneration.orgServices: delivery service for membersDelivery service: Tuesday from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Thursday from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Maison International MESA 450-676-3712Services: Monday to Thursday 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Friday 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Call by Wednesday to receive food on Thursday. Messages that are left on Thursday, Friday and Saturday will be returned on the following Monday.
Thanks to ARC and The Advisor for the above information.
www.arc-hss.ca [email protected]
URGENCE - PRIORITÉPour le projet ci-dessous mentionné, ils ont besoin de toute urgence de personnes qui sont formées pour intervenir auprès des personnes itinérantes, de personnes qui ont une formation psycho-sociale, de personnes qui sont habilitées à la relation d'aide, à l'écoute active, des organisateurs communautaires... c'est tout à fait nous!Vous devez laisser vos coordonnées par courriel à Mme Lise Saint-Jean [email protected] ,elle vous donnera une plage horaire.Elle a un besoin urgent de personnes qui seraient libres cette fin de semaine.Vous devez vous présenter une demi-heure avant votre plage horaire pour recevoir les consignes, le masque et les gants. Merci de votre enthousiasme à participer à ce projet.
MISE EN PLACE D'UN CENTRE DE JOUR TEMPORAIREpour les personnes en situation d'itinérance.
Le Comité d'action itinérance de la ville de Longueuil travaille à la mise en place d'un Centre de jour temporaire pour les personnes en situation d'itinérance. Celui-ci sera opérationnel à partir du vendredi 24 avril et ce pendant la durée de la pandémie (la date de fin est donc variable).Nous avons un urgent besoin d’aide afin de combler les postes en intervention auprès des personnes itinérantes. Nous comptons sur la collaboration et l’engagement des organismes communautaires et des équipes d’organisation communautaire pour combler ces postes et permettre aux personnes itinérantes d’accéder à des conditions de vie décentes et humaines.
Le lieu choisi est le stationnement et l'église Notre-Dame-de-Grâce où se trouvent les locaux de l'organisme Le Repas du Passant au 700 boulevard Sainte-Foy à Longueuil.
Le Centre de jour sera ouvert pour les usagers et usagères de 9h à 17h, 7 jours sur 7. L'horaire de travail des équipes sera de 8h à 18h, 7 jours sur 7, séparé en trois blocs de travail : 8h30 à 11h30, 11h30 à 14h30 et de 14h30 à 17h30.Pour un besoin de stabilité des équipes, vous pourrez travailler sur plusieurs plages horaires, mais toujours la ou les mêmes journées, avec la même équipe de personnes et nous vous demandons de vous engager pour toute la durée du centre de jour.Si vous êtes disponibles et intéressés, vous devez contacter Lise St-Jean le plus rapidement possible à [email protected]. Celle-ci vous confirmera vos quarts de travail et vous fera parvenir la documentation pertinente pour combler adéquatement vos tâches.Martin Boire, au nom du Comité d'action itinérance de la ville de Longueuil
******************************************************Additional resources of interest:
Saint John Paul II Pastoral Unit: website: http://johnpaul2.weebly.com / Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Saint-John-Paul-II-Pastoral-Unit/983390895019278
Diocese of St-Jean-Longueuil: www.dsjl.org Development & Peace: www.devp.org Green Churches Network: https://greenchurches.ca The GRAPEVINE newsletter from the Montreal Catholic Diocese:
[email protected] The Bridge newsletter Pastoral Home Care – SASMAD English sector:
[email protected] Our Harbour : http://ourharbour.org Caregivers : https://www.centredesoutienentraidants.com ARC : www.arc.hss.ca - We are still here working for our community, but from a
distance in our homes. We will continue to post important information on our Facebook page (look us up by entering @arcaccess in the search field). Please do not hesitate to reach out to us by phone at 514-605-9500 or email at [email protected]. And don’t forget to keep abreast of the most current information by consulting the Quebec Government website: https://www.quebec.ca/en/health/health-issues/a-z/2019-coronavirus/. If you feel unwell, please seek medical guidance by calling the Info-Santé by dialling 8-1-1. Best regards from The ARC Team
ALL Government of Québec Public Health information on covid -19 : https://publications.msss.gouv.qc.ca/msss/en/sujets/covid-19
SAINT JOHN PAUL II PASTORAL UNIT CONTACT INFORMATION :Visit our website for mass times and up-to-date information on the SWAY:Saint John Paul II website: http://johnpaul2.weebly.comFacebook page:https://www.facebook.com/pages/Saint-John-Paul-II-Pastoral-Unit/983390895019278Faith Education email: [email protected]
