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 March 1st, 2015

THEME FOR THE SECOND WEEK OF LENT MARCH 1ST
Living Lent with passion: Crosses of community
Lent is a time of turning to the Lord so that we are fully alive. It is a time to reflect to see if our own words or actions, or
lack of them, create crosses in the lives of others. In some way, we are all guilty of this sin. Lent is a time to turn from
sin. What have you done or said that has hurt others? Choose one, and refrain from that.
FR. JOHNS WEBNOTES MARCH 1ST - SECOND SUNDAY OF LENT
First of all, it shows us how God works. He does not reveal himself cloaked in worldly power and wealth but rather in
weakness and poverty: "though He was rich, yet for your sake he became poor ". Christ, the eternal Son of God, one
with the Father in power and glory, chose to be poor; he came amongst us and drew near to each of us; he set aside
his glory and emptied himself so that he could be like us in all things (cf. Phil 2:7; Heb 4:15). Gods becoming man is a
great mystery! But the reason for all this is his love, a love which is grace, generosity, a desire to draw near, a love
which does not hesitate to offer itself in sacrifice for the beloved. Charity, love, is sharing with the one we love in all
things. Love makes us similar, it creates equality, it breaks down walls and eliminates distances. God did this with us.
Indeed, Jesus "worked with human hands, thought with a human mind, acted by human choice and loved with a
human heart. Born of the Virgin Mary, he truly became one of us, like us in all things except sin."
Lenten Message 2014, December 26, 2013
Through the incarnation God chose to draw near to His people. Jesus, God made flesh dwells among us, to be with us.
Andy sense of distancing is of our own creation. We create this distancing when we sin. Through the mystery of the
Cross Jesus made the ultimate sacrifice. His death and resurrection is an ultimate act of love. It is an act that helps us
to return to the Lord.
DEVELOPMENT AND PEACE: WEEK 2 MARCH 1ST - Sowing seeds of justice for women and girls in Nigeria
Doubly poor are those women who endure situations of exclusion, mistreatment, and violence, since they are
frequently less able to defend their rights. Even so, we constantly witness among them impressive examples of daily
heroism in defending and protecting their vulnerable families. Pope Francis, The Joy of the Gospel, 212.
Supporting women and girls is a priority for DEVELOPMENT AND PEACE. When 276 girls were kidnapped by Boko Haram
from Chibok in Nigeria, our local Nigerian partner began working for their freedom, and has managed to smuggle three
girls to safety. The three girls, who were 17, 18, and 19 years old, still seemed to be under the effect of the swirl of
emotions generated by the trials they experienced since their abduction, states Raphael Yimga Tatchi, DEVELOPMENT
AND PEACE program officer for Nigeria. Their voices and lost eyes betray deep pain glimmers of humanity shine
through only when they courageously recount the details of their escape. The Share Lent collection for DEVELOPMENT
AND PEACE is on the Fifth Sunday of Lent, March 22 nd.
Sowing seeds of love through 15,200 projects and partnerships Learn more at www.devp.org
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 & 18th & Sunday
April 26th 8 a m - 11:30 Buy groceries, Deliver,, Prepare a meal..Can be a TEAM - BUILDING exerciseCurrent Wish
List: eggs, margarine, boots & gloves.514-937-5973 Karine Projean.
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 TODAY!

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
A spiritual retreat 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, 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
GLOBAL AID COMMITTEE - LUCK OF THE IRISH FUNDRAISER
Win the numbers game. Line Dancing. Great door & raffle prizes. Free Refreshments. Saturday, March 14th from 1:30
pm - 4:00 pm at Good Shepherd Church, 7900 Ave. Naples, Brossard Donation: $10
Tickets: Luiza : 450-676-8560, Phyl Gomes Rodrigues: 450-468-4469
ST. PATRICKS CARD PARTY
St. Francis of Assisi Church (844 Notre Dame Ave, St. Lambert, J4R 1R8) will be holding its St. Patricks Card Party on
March 16th, starting at noon. The tickets are $10 each and this includes lunch and door prizes. For more information
please call Cyprienne 450-672-4092, Ellen 450-671-5319 or Anna 450-465-1958

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
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
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

On the Eighth of March its

Every year on March 8th, petals with the colour of love swirl in the wind.
Moved by the breath of life, these petals softly settle down to cover with
their multicolour coat gloomy places that hold women in poverty and
subjection.
The Eighth of March is a day of hope for the thousands of women and men
who, standing up, form a chain of humanity to counter violence against
women. The Eighth of March is a day to ask: How are you doing, sister?
and a day to get in touch with the women around the world in which we
live. We seek a world in which it is possible to change things and improve
living conditions for the thousands of young girls and women throughout the five continents, with the proviso that
there is a willingness to tackle the social and structural causes the sources of the abuses and wrongs committed
against women.
The Eighth of March is a day to ask around, stopping for a moment, to become aware of the advances and retreats.
On the Eighth of March remember the victims: forced marriages, rapes, circumcisions, extreme poverty, conjugal
and family violence, women burned alive, native women that have disappeared or been assassinated, girl soldiers,
household help, sexual tourism, prostitution, pornography, homelessness, lack of access to education
That quite little Eighth of March is meant to open up our eyes to the extent of the wounds and not to close them:
through solidarity, love and compassion.
International Womens Day is a day to say yes to equal opportunity for all of humanity and to act together so that
recognition of dignity and the right to self-determination for all people is achieved today.
Be there to support the Eighth of March!
Christiane Lafaille
Diocesan Contact Person for the Status of Women

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World March of women 2015
Trois-Rivires will welcome in October, 2015 the national gathering of the world March
of the women. This international mobilization is held in every five years since 2000.
After Montreal in 2000, Quebec in 2005 and Rimouski in 2010, it is on Trois-Rivires
where will converge the groups and the individuals militating for the elimination of the
poverty and the violence to the women. We wait between 10 000 and 15 000 people
there.
Consult: world Marche(walking) of the women: www.mmfqc.org
Federation of the women of Quebec: www.ffq.qc.ca