Diocese of Saint-Jean-Longueuil Saint John Paul II Pastoral Unit

Bishop, Msgr. Lionel Gendron, p.s.s. - Auxiliary Bishop, Msgr. Louis Dicaire
Diocesan web page: www.dsjl.org - Saint John Paul II website: http://johnpaul2.weebly.com

PARISH BULLETIN February 22nd, 2015

THEME FOR THE FIRST WEEK OF LENT FEBRUARY 22, 2015
LIVING LENT WITH PASSION: A PATH OF PRAYER
Lent is a season of grace. It is also a season to challenge ourselves. In particular, this Lent invites us to be more fully
alive, to live with passion We cannot be fully live to life unless we are more fully connected to Christ. As we begin this
season of Lent, take time to reflect on your prayer life, and what needs to change? How often do you pray each day?
Make a conscious effort to add one more moment of prayer each day. It does not need to be long, just an extra time for
prayer. (This change is not limited to Lent)
FR. JOHNS WEBNOTES FEBRUARY 22ND - FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT
The first reading presents Gods promise to restore to unity and prosperity a people dispersed by disaster and division.
For us, as for the people of Israel, this is a promise full of hope: it points to a future which God is even now preparing
for us. Yet this promise is inseparably tied to a command: the command to return to God and wholeheartedly obey his
law (cf. Dt 30:2-3). Gods gifts of reconciliation, unity and peace are inseparably linked to the grace of conversion, a
change of heart which can alter the course of our lives and our history, as individuals and as a people.
Homily, August 18, 2014, Korea
The season of Lent is a grace filled time. It is a time to draw closer to God, to turn away from sin and to seek
reconciliation with God and with others. Sin causes division, between God and between others. reconciliation helps to
heal that division. Conversion, that change of heart, gives us the strength to change our hearts. How are you being
called to turn from sin and return to the Lord.? Pick one area and let that be your Lenten exercise of conversion.
DEVELOPMENT AND PEACE: WEEK 1 FEBRUARY 22ND
Sowing seeds of love through 15,200 projects and partnerships Learn more at www.devp.org
We have to state, without mincing words, that there is an inseparable bond between our faith and the poor. May we
never abandon them. Pope Francis, The Joy of the Gospel, 48. For nearly 50 years, DEVELOPMENT AND PEACE has
been committed to nurturing the bond between the faith of Canadian Catholics and the poorest of our brothers and
sisters in the human family. Since our founding in 1967, Canadian Catholics have supported 15,200 local initiatives
around the world through your generous donations to the annual Share Lent Campaign. These initiatives, in areas
such as agriculture, education, community action, peacebuilding and citizen participation, continue to help the poor
today. The Share Lent collection is on the Fifth Sunday of Lent Solidarity Sunday March 22 nd.
DEVELOPMENT & PEACE FUNDRAISING CONCERT PRESENTS: ROBERT LEBEL IN CONCERT
The La Prairie local council of Development and Peace is organized a fundraising concert featuring singer/songwriter
Robert Lebel on the evening of March 21st. The show will be presented at the Parish church of la Nativit de la
Vierge in Old La Prairie, at (155, ch de Saint-Jean, La Prairie, QC J5R 2J9).. Robert Lebel is best known for
composing the theme song of World Youth Day in 2002, Lumire du Monde (Light of the World). If you would like to
support the work of D&P by purchasing a ticket, please contact Dan Lafreniere at daniel.lafreniere@mcgill.ca or leave
a message with Susan Gardner at the diocesan center at 450-679-1100 ext. 277 There is a limited quantity for sale!
The price of a ticket is $30 each ($25 before March 1st, 2015) per adult entry and $20 for children or students.
BENEDUCT LABRE HOUSE NEEDS .
BENEDICT LABRE HOUSE 308 Young Street Griffintown needs volunteers on Saturdays April 11th & 18 th & Sunday
April 26 th 8 a m - 11 : 3 0 Buy groceries, Deliver,, Prepare a meal..Can be a TEAM - BUILDING exerciseCurrent Wish
List: eggs, margarine, boots & gloves.514 - 937 - 5973 Karine Projean.
HEALING MASS FOLLOWED BY EUCHARISTIC PRAISE, WORSHIP & ADORATION
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of St. Marys Parish, The Sacred Heart of Jesus prayer group will be
hosting a spiritual evening at St. Marys Parish, Greenfield Park (corner Miller & Grove) on
Friday, February 27that 7:00 pm. The celebrant will be Fr. Vincent Esprit, fmi. For more information
contact: Lorraine Pecus 450-445-0372.
WORLD DAY OF PRAYER: FRIDAY. MARCH 6th
Jesus said to them, Do you know what I have done for you? John 13: 1- 17 (NRSV). The women of The Bahamas
have written a service on the theme of Jesus washing the feet of his disciples. You can participate in praying with this
service at St. Marys Parish (corner of Miller & Grove, Greenfield Park) on Friday, March 6th at 7:30 p.m. The World

Day of Prayer is a global ecumenical movement which brings Christians of many traditions together to observe a
common day of prayer each year.
WORLD YOUTH DAY 2016 SPECIAL INFORMATION EVENING
The next WYD, will be held in Krakow, Poland from July 26-31, 2016, with Pope Francis and youth from all over the
world. It is open to young adults wanting to take part in a festive encounter centered on Jesus. It offers a unique way to
deepen your faith and grow closer to Christ, by means of prayer and the sacraments, with other young people who
share your interests and ambitions. Have a look at: http://youtu.be/_kjuG1sqO1w and there will be .
A special information evening on March 1st at 7:00 pm at Good Shepherd Parish (7900 Naples, in Brossard).
Do come and bring a friend!
LENTEN SPIRITUAL RETREAT with Alex LaSalle
The adult faith formation program of the SAINT JOHN PAUL II PASTORAL UNIT offers a spiritual retreat this year for
the Lenten period. Under the guidance of spiritual masters and teachers like St. John Cassian, Lorenzo Scupoli and Fr.
Robert Barron, we will meditate upon the 7 deadly sins and the ways to fight against them victoriously. Our Lenten
retreat will take place at St. Francis of Assisi Parish, 844 Notre Dame, St. Lambert. We will meet at 7:30 pm on
Monday, February 23, March 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30.
ORGANIC FAITH SERIES / LENTEN BIBLE STUDY with Tom Foroglou
Please join us for a 3 part series focusing on the gospel and epistle readings of the 3rd and 5th Sundays of Lent as
well as the resurrection account of Easter Sunday. We will have an opportunity together to deepen our understanding
and appreciation of the most powerful and poetic passages of scripture that form the foundation of Christian theology
and faith. Our Lenten bible study will take place at St. Francis of Assisi Parish, 844 Notre Dame, St. Lambert. We
will meet at 7:30 pm on Wednesday, March 4th, 18th, and April 1 st.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS COUNCIL 5901 CHRIST THE KING - ST. PATTYS DINNER DANCE
The Knights of Columbus council 5901 Christ the King will be hosting a St. Patty's dinner dance on Saturday, March
14th, in St. Mary's parish hall (735 Rue Miller, Greenfield Park) from 6:30 pm to...?! Ticket prices: $17.00 Table
reservations possible. Buy a whole table for 8 and get 8 tickets for the price of 7 (i.e. buy 7 and get 8th ticket free)
Music, dancing, Irish beers, and of course good Irish food! This is the first Knights of Columbus St. Patrick's dance. We
are the only Saint John Paul II Unit - wide non-parish based organization. Our members come from different parishes
in the Unit. The dance is an opportunity to socialize with people from other parishes in our Pastoral Unit. Contacts for
more info: Brian Sabourin: briansabourin4@hotmail.com (514-885-0702) ; Michel Collette: mcollette@bell.net ; Frank
Narciso: franknarciso@hotmail.com Albert DeKoninck: albertdeko@gmail.com ; Chito Santos: j.s38385@gmail.com
EVENING OF REFLECTION: MUSIC
Those who sing, pray twice. All musicians, choir members, and everyone else are invited to an evening of reflection on
the meaning and spirituality of music. Bring your singing voices so that we can give praise to God who created this
gift. This evening will take place on Tuesday, March 24, 7:30pm at St. Marys Parish, Greenfield Park.
EVENING OF REFLECTION: HOSPITALITY
You may have entertained angels without even knowing it. All members of hospitality ministries (greeters, ministers of
welcome, ushers..) are invited to an evening of reflection on the meaning and spirituality of hospitality. This evening
will take place on Thursday, March 26, 7:30pm at St. Marys Parish, Greenfield Park.
IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF ST. PAUL
In response to the Holy Year dedicated to St. Paul (2008-2009), you are invited to a pilgrimage following the path of St.
Paul in Greece. October 18-31, 2015. A pilgrimage is an opportunity for prayer, reflection of scriptures (Pauls letters), a
closer look at the person Paul and the celebration of the Eucharist, reconciliation. For more information contact
Melanie (514) 271-1230, ext 27, or mel@borealtours.com

ECUMENICAL LENTEN LUNCHES IN ST. BRUNO

Soup, bread, cheese and coffee for a $6.00 donation. Proceeds go to Third World relief organizations, or charities.
All are on Wednesdays from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm
March 4th Paroisse Saint-Bruno, 1668 Montarville St.
March 11th Mount Bruno United Church, 25 Lakeview
March 18th St. Augustine of Canterbury - entrance 1741 Roberval St.
March 25th Trinity Anglican Church - entrance 1741 Roberval St.

ECUMENICAL LENTEN LUNCHES IN ST. LAMBERT

Soup, bread, cheese, tea, coffee and a light dessert for a $8.00 donation. Simple, healthy, & eco-friendly.
Proceeds go to benefit Third World relief organizations or charities. Wednesdays from 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm
February 25th - St. Barnabas Anglican, 95 Lorne
March 4th -

St. Lambert United, 415 Mercille

March 11th -

St. Andrews Presbyterian, 496 Birch

March 18th -

Paroisse St. Lambert, 41 Lorne

March 25th -

St. Francis of Assisi, 844 Notre Dame

RECONCILIATION THROUGHOUT LENT IN THE SAINT JOHN PAUL II PASTORAL UNIT

Communal celebration with individual confessions :
Sunday, March 22nd at 2:30 pm at St. Marys Church, (Miller & Grove, Greenfield Park)
Individual confessions in Parishes :
Tuesday, March 10th following the 9:30 am mass at St. Raymonds in Candiac
Tuesday, March 24th following the 7:00 pm mass at Good Shepherd in Brossard

STATIONS OF THE CROSS

We invite you during the Season of Lent, to pray the Stations of the Cross at:
St. Marys (corner of Miller & Grove, Greenfield Park every Friday (except Good Friday) at 3:00 p.m., in the church.
A different format will be used each week.
St Clare's (Montarville & de Gentilly), Longueuil
February 20th Friday at
8:00 pm (bilingual with the Maronite Community)
February 27th Friday at
7:00 pm
March 6th
Friday at
7:00 pm
March 13th
Friday at
7:00 pm (for children with Fr. Vincent Esprit)
March 20th
Friday at
7:00 pm
March 27th
Friday at
7:00 pm

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION

HOLY CROSS PARISH - The adoration of the Blessed Sacrament takes place on the first Tuesday of each month
following the rosary which starts at 7:30 pm. For anyone joining for the adoration, it generally starts around 8:oo
pm and it lasts 30 minutes. Holy Cross Parish is located at 765, Pierre Pich Street, in Boucherville.
ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI PARISH - On the first Thursday of the month, right after the 9:00 am mass, the Blessed
Sacrament is exposed for about 45 minutes and the Blessed Sacrament is also exposed for silent adoration on the
last Saturday of the month, from 7:30 to 9:00 pm (until May 30). St. Francis of Assisi Parish is located at 844 Notre
Dame Street, in St. Lambert.
ST. MARY'S PARISH - Each Saturday morning, from 9:00 am to 10:00 am, the Blessed Sacrament is exposed.
Also, on the first Friday of the month, mass is celebrated at 9:30 am. After mass up until 4:00 pm, St. Mary's Parish
gives to all the faithful the opportunity to adore Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament of the Altar. St. Mary's Parish is located
at 125 Grove Street, in Greenfield Park.
LA MAISON DE PRIRE NOTRE-DAME - The sisters from the Congregation of Notre-Dame CND open their quiet
and prayerful chapel, in the Maison de prire Notre-Dame, to all the faithful who wish to spend some time in a heart-toheart conversation with Jesus. The chapel is located at 180 De Normandie, Longueuil, and is open every day, from
9:00 am to 9:00 pm. To make sure the chapel is available for prayer, you can call: 450-674-4884.
ST. FRANCIS XAVIER MISSION, Kahnawake - Benediction and Adoration on the last Sunday of each month from
3:00 PM to 5:00 PM.
TRIDUUMS: APRIL 2ND, APRIL 3RD, APRIL 4TH
The Triduum is a beautiful Liturgy, spanning three days, Holy Thursday to the Easter Vigil. Each segment of this one
great liturgy touches on a different dimension of the saving work of Jesus. You are invited to live the Triduum with
passion, taking part in the full liturgy. This year we are trying something new. Come and experience it with passion!
Together with Holy Cross, St. Clares, St. Francis of Assisi and St. Marys
Holy Thursday
8:00 pm
St. Francis
844 Notre Dame, St. Lambert J4R 1N5
Good Friday
3:00 pm
St. Marys
(entrance Miller) 125 Grove, Greenfield Park, J4V 2X2
Easter Vigil
8:00 pm
St. Francis
844 Notre Dame, St. Lambert J4R 1N5
Together with Good Shepherd and St. Augustine of Canterbury
Holy Thursday
8:00 pm
Good Shepherd
7900 Naples, Brossard, J4Y 1Z9
Good Friday
3:00 pm
St. Augustines
(entrance) 1741 Roberval St., St. Bruno, J3V 2K8
Easter Vigil
8:00 pm
Good Shepherd
7900 Naples, Brossard, J4Y 1Z9
Together with St. Gabriels and St. Raymond
Holy Thursday
8:00 pm
St. Gabriels
Good Friday
3:00 pm
St. Raymonds
Easter Vigil
8:00 pm
St. Gabriels

5070 Gilbert St., St. Hubert, J3Y 2K7

CRVP 135 Haendel, Candiac, J5R 1R7
5070 Gilbert St., St. Hubert, J3Y 2K7

St. Francis Xavier Mission

Holy Thursday
8:00 pm
Good Friday
3:00 pm
Easter Vigil
8:00 pm

100 Church St., Kahnawake, J0L 1B0

100 Church St., Kahnawake, J0L 1B0
100 Church St., Kahnawake, J0L 1B0

St. Francis Xavier

St. Francis Xavier
St. Francis Xavier

EASTER SUNDAY CELEBRATIONS: APRIL 5TH

Good Shepherd Parish, 7900 Naples, Brossard, J4Y 1Z9
Easter Sunday
6:30 am - Sunrise Prayer Service
Easter Sunday
9:00 am
Easter Sunday
11:15 am
Holy Cross Parish, 765 Pierre-Pich St., Boucherville, J4B 3H8
Easter Sunday
11:30 am
St. Augustines Parish, 105 de Cherbourg St., St. Bruno, J3V 2K8 (entrance 1741 Roberval St )

Easter Sunday

9:15 am

St. Clares Parish, corner of de Gentilly and Montarville, Longueuil

Easter Sunday
9:00 am
St. Francis of Assisi Parish, 844 Notre Dame, St. Lambert , J4R 1N5
Easter Sunday
9:30 am
St. Gabriels Parish, 5070 Gilbert St., St. Hubert, J3Y 2K7
Easter Sunday
11:00 am
St. Marys Parish, 125 Grove Street, Greenfield Park, J4V 2X2 (entrance on Miller)
Easter Sunday
9:00 am
St. Raymonds Parish, Centre Romo-Patenaude, 135 Haendel, Candiac, J5R 1R7
Easter Sunday
9:15 am
St. Francis Xavier Mission, 100 Church St., Kahnawake, J0L 1B0
Easter Sunday
10:45 am