December 8th, 2019 Second Sunday of Advent

 

Responsorial Psalm: “In his days may righteousness flourish and peace abound forever.”

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Your continued support towards The Depot Community Food Center is always greatly appreciated. A list of food items is posted on bulletin board.

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Wardens Election 

The election of Wardens will take place after the 9:30

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Sunday Mass on December 15th .

Advent Retreat at the National Shrine of St. Kateri Tekakwitha Deacon Brian Cordeiro will be preaching the Advent retreat during the Sunday Masses at the National Shrine of Saint Kateri Tekakwitha in Kahnawake (1 River Rd, Kahnawake, QC J0L 1B0). Deacon Brian will deliver the Homily and the Advent Retreat on three successive Sundays in December: December 8, 15 and 22 at the 10:45 a.m. masses. All are welcome. The Shrine is a beautiful jewel of a church just a few minutes from Montreal. For more information, you may call 514-545-8709.

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Christmas Benefit Concert

Communion and Liberation

Enjoy an evening of Christmas music performed by the Communion and Liberation Choir on Saturday, December 21, 7 p.m. at the Grand Seminary of Montreal (2065 Sherbrooke St. West, Montreal) to help provide aid to those in need in Venezuela. 

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December 8 th – 15 th , 2019

Sunday, December 8 th  

Second Sunday of Advent

9:30 am In memory of Joseph Bouchard - James Bouchard

Thursday, December 12 th

9:00 am In memory of Donna Panyrek  - Jack Wells

Friday, December 13 th

9:00 am  In memory of Janet Murphy - Ken & Mary Meehan

Sunday, December 15 th  

Third Sunday of Advent

9:30 am In memory of Robin Dugdale - Julie Arsenault

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Let us pray for those in need of our prayers

Those in need of our prayers: Cameron McKechnie, Diane Delli Colli, Jane Roach, Laureen Bureau, Paul Sheehy and Pat Coleman, Martha Coleman Caluori, Jade Hickey, Robert Fournier and Laurel Pierre, Delia Doyle, Trees Gan. Pray also for their caregivers and for all those that you hold in your hearts.

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Poinsettias for Christmas and New Year

Parishioners are cordially invited to donate poinsettas to decorate the altar in memory of beloved ones in their family.

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New Missals

They are available as of this Sunday, December 1 st at the back of the church. For those that want to purchase they are be sold at cost for 5.00$.

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Would you like to join The Friends of Mercy Prayer Ministry?

If so, contact: Arlene Provoteaux at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  or at (514) 717-2765. You will find more information on the bulletin at the back of the church.

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In support of our Parish the offerings for Sundays, December 1st were 910.05$. Thank you for your generosity!