ST. ALOYSIUS PARISH
Serving the English Catholic Community in the East End of Montreal since 1908
8402 de Marseille Street, Montreal, Quebec, H1L 1P9 · T: 514-351-3281 · F: 514-351-5585
Email: & Website: www.saintaloysius.ca
MASS INTENTIONS
For Today: Intentions are for: Requested by:
Sunday, January 27th THE DECEASED MEMBERS
OF THE PREBINSKI AND WEGLINSKI
FAMILIES Diane Norwood
and STELLA KELAHEAR Sylvia and Paddy Kelahear
For Next Week:
Sunday, February 3rd HARRY WEGLINSKI Diane Norwood
and JEAN-MARIE DROLET Marilyn and John Henry
BIRTHDAY GREETINGS for this week go out to: CELEBRATING AN ANNIVERSARY this week:
Lorraine McArdle (28) No anniversaries listed.
This Week’s Stewardship Reflection
One of the challenges of today’s society is the belief that faith is a very personal thing, something between oneself and God. Even among those who consider themselves Catholic many maintain that they are good Catholics because they have an active prayer life and a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
Today’s second reading from Paul’s first letter to the Corinthians in particular could not make a stronger statement about faith and how it is closely tied to the concept of community. “For in one spirit we were all baptized into one body.” (1 Cor 12:13) Paul goes onto explain that the body – the Church, our faith community – cannot function or survive without each member playing an active part.
That, of course, is the essence of stewardship. Each member, each part of the body, has been granted certain gifts and a specific purpose. If we fail to acknowledge those gifts, or if we fail to seek and find and carry out our purpose, our vocation, in relation to the body, the whole community may suffer. “As it is God has placed the parts, each member, of the body into the place he wanted it to be.” (1 Cor 12:18)
Paul tied each of us to Jesus’ ministry in the second reading. He indicated how important each of us was to the Body of Christ, to the Church, to our own faith communities. Stewardship is represented by a desire to share through gratitude, a sense that we are in communion with the Lord and with one another. Paul states it eloquently when he says, “If one part suffers, all the parts suffer with it; if one part is honoured, all the parts share its joy.” (1 Cor 12:26).
© 2012 Catholic Stewardship Consultants, www.CatholicSteward.com
ST. ALOYSIUS BULLETIN
January 27th, 2013
ST. ALOYSIUS’ NEWSCHILDREN’S LITURGY
We invite all our children and youth to join us during the Liturgy of the Word every Sunday morning at our Eucharistic celebration. We meet in the downstairs hall of Ste. Louise-de-Marillac Church 10 minutes prior the start of Mass. Together we learn about the Gospel, share our faith through prayer and music and discover stories from Scripture. A special welcome to visitors and new families!
CONFESSIONS: SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION
Confessions for First Communion and Confirmation candidates will take place at St. Brendan Parish, 3542 Rosemont Blvd. on the following dates:
First Communion:
Saturday, February 2 at 10:00 a.m., 12 noon and 2:00 p.m.
Confirmation:
Saturday, February 9 at 10:00 a.m., 12 noon and 2:00 p.m.
PASTORAL COUNCIL
Our next meeting for all members of Pastoral Council is scheduled for Thursday, February 7th, 7:30 p.m. at St. Joseph’s Centre, 6895 43rd Avenue.
ASH WEDNESDAY
Ash Wednesday services will be held on Wednesday, February 13th at
4 p.m. in our Parish Centre on 8402 de Marseille, and 7:30 p.m. at St. Brendan’s Parish, 3542 Rosemont Blvd. A reminder that Ash Wednesday is a day of fasting and abstinence. / PARISH LENTEN MISSION
You are cordially invited to participate in a 3-day Lenten Mission which will begin on the First Sunday of Lent, February 15th, at
St. Brendan Parish, 3542 Rosemont Blvd. The Mission will run through Sunday, Monday and Tuesday evenings, beginning at 7 p.m. each night. We are privileged to have
Fr. Jim Henault, as our mission leader. Fr. Jim belongs to the LaSalette Fathers and ministers in Atlanta, Georgia. Please mark your calendars with this early invitation to participate in this mission and begin your Lenten journey in a deeply spiritual way. Please contact Terry at 514-376-4537 for more info.
FIRST COMMUNION RETREAT
Our First Communion Retreat will take place on Saturday, April 13th, from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in
St. Brendan’s Parish Hall, 5740 15th Avenue. Please note that we are giving you this date well ahead of time so you may keep it available for your child. This retreat is mandatory in preparation for your child’s First Communion.
CONFIRMATION RETREAT
Our Confirmation Retreat will take place on Sunday, April 14th from
1 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The retreat will begin at St. Brendan’s Church, 3542 Rosemont Blvd. with a special Mass (for parents and sponsors as well) and will continue in the Parish Hall, 5740 15th Avenue. Please note that we are giving you this date well ahead of time so you may keep it available for your child. This retreat is mandatory in preparation for your child’s Confirmation. / COMMUNITY NEWS
DEVELOPMENT AND PEACE
2013 SHARE LENT CAMPAIGN
The Gospel, our faith and Catholic social teaching call us to live in solidarity with our sisters and brothers. You are invited to our half-day workshop to explore this
on Saturday, February 9th from
9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Archdiocese of Montreal located at 2000 Sherbrooke St. West. Copies of their information flyer/poster are available at the back. For more info or to register please contact Deacon Michael Di Girolamo at 514-797-7051.
FREEDOM RELAY MONTREAL – BAKE SALE
Freedom Relay Montreal, in support of victims of human trafficking, invites you to their pre-Lent, Valentine Bake Sale on Sunday, February 10th, after the 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Masses at St. Brendan Parish. Come and feast before the fast! All are welcome.
ALMAGE 50+ CENTRE
Mr. Joe Castelli of Service Canada will visit the centre to present and discuss important information that is relevant to seniors. He will outline the programs and services available to seniors by the government of Canada, as well as answer your questions. Join us from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 19th at the centre, 8680 Hochelaga St., corner Des Ormeaux St.
Have a wonderful week everyone, thank you for your stewardship, and keep up the excellent work! J
“Today this Scripture has been fulfilled in your hearing.”
—Luke 1: 21
Please support our sponsors and say that you saw their ad in our bulletin.
ASSURANCES INC.
3100 de la Côte-Vertu Blvd.,
Suite. 230
Saint-Laurent, QC H4R 2J8
Tel: 514-374-6274
Fax: 514-374-3312 / WHITE & SONS FUNERAL HOME
Robert White
Tel.: 514-524-3432 www.complexewhiteetfils.com
· Hochelaga St., Montreal
· Sherbrooke St. E., Pointe-aux-Trembles
· Manning Ave., Verdun
· Pierrefonds Blvd., Pierrefond
· Maple St., Chateauguay
· Metcalfe St., Rawdon / If you are nosy, or just plain bored.
Keen on history or on facts of yore,
physics, theology, dog parks or genealogy, all composed bilingually.
You just might fancy
JacquesBeaulieu.ca
A site by a ‘so-so’ singer,
and a fellow parishioner. J
Welcome and enjoy!
Buying…
Antiques, small furniture,
knick knacks, collectibles,
fountain pens, stamps, coins,
men’s watches, costume jewellery,
military objects, etc.
THOMAS BRAHAM
Tel: 514-620-2010 / ROSANNA GAUTHIER
For all your hair care needs
“In the comfort of your own home”
Tel: 514-353-2534 / FLEURISTE POUR VOUS
Tel: 514-351-2400
ANJOU FLEURISTE
Tel: 514-351-3400
8730 de Grosbois Street
Montreal, QC H1K 2G7
RESTAURANT BOUF VIT
Déjeuner ● Smoked Meat ● Sous-Marin
7655 Roi-René Boulevard
Anjou, QC H1K 3G9
Tel: 514-352-8076 / LAGOSTINA
Au service de l’excellence depuis
plus de 100 ans.
Committing to quality for
over 100 years.
www.lagostina.ca / CLIFFORD UNDERWOOD
HYDRAULIQUE LTÉE.
Helen Underwood
8445 Lafrenaie Street
Montreal, QC H1P 2B3
Tel: 514-325-5210
Toll Free: 1-800-363-5438
Fax: 514-325-1043
BALCON IDÉAL, INC.
Pierre Pigeon
2502 Lapierre Street
LaSalle, QC H8N 2W9
Tel: 514-765-0654
Fax: 514-364-0415 / SCORES ROTISSERIE
5350 Sherbrooke Blvd. East
Montreal, QC H1V 1A1
Tel: 514-255-6060
Fax: 514-255-1818 / TD CANADA TRUST
7920 Sherbrooke Blvd. East
Montreal, QC H1L 1A5
Tel: 514-351-0420
Fax: 514-351-3120
RESTAURANT
LE CUPIDON D’OR
6830 Hochelaga
Montreal, QC H1N 1Y4
Tel: 514-256-5308 / STAPLES / BUREAU EN GROS
Vincent Petitti, General Manager
4625 Jean-Talon East
Montreal, QC H1S 1K3
Tel: 514-593-6813
Fax: 514-593-6456 / MANIC ALUMINIUM LTÉE
Windows and Doors
11375 54e Avenue
Montreal, QC H1E 2H9
Tel: 514-648-1215
Fax: 514-648-3124
To our sponsors: By your advertising, you make this bulletin possible. Thank you!