SAINT FRANCIS OF ASSISI PARISH SEPTEMBER 27TH BULLETIN, 2020844 Notre Dame Avenue, St Lambert, QC, J4R 1R8

TEL: (450) 671-6149 FAX: (450) 671-6792 email: stfrancis@videotron.ca Website :- www.saintfrancisparish.ca

Priest:- Fr. Gérard LachapelleSAINT JOHN PAUL II PASTORAL UNIT

Fr. Manus Bradley, Pastor : polbradley@aol.com Susan Gardner, Coordinator susan.gardner@dsjl.orgFacebook page: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Saint-John-Paul-II-Pastoral-Unit/983390895019278

Diocese of Saint-Jean-Longueuil - Bishop, Claude Hamelin Diocesan website: www.dsjl.org Saint John Paul II website:

http://johnpaul2.weebly.comWARDENS:- 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

26TH WEEK OF ORDINARY TIMEAll that you have done to us, O Lord, you have done with true judgment, for we have

sinned against you and not obeyed your commandments. But give glory to your name and deal with us according to the bounty of your mercy.

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. Sunday Masses will be resuming at St. Francis of Assisi, starting on October 4th. To reserve your seat please call 450-671-1042 on Wednesdays from 2 pm to 4 pm and 7 pm to 8 pm.MASS INTENTIONS October 4th Man Hin Benedicta Chan – the Colavecchio family

Frances Corish – Chantal Roux & familyPOPE FRANCIS’ PRAYER INTENTION FOR SEPTEMBER. Respect for the Planet's ResourcesWe pray that the planet's resources will not be plundered, but shared in a just and respectful manner.Donations: Churches rely on the generosity of their parishioners to maintain their day-to-day operations and those expenses don’t necessarily go away when the church is closed. To donate to your parish you may safely send a cheque in the mail by Canada Post. Please clearly indicate on

your cheque the amount, your name, address and if you have, your church envelope #. Tax receipts will be issued as per usual. Thank you!

FAITH EDUCATION REGISTRATION FOR ALL AGESRegistration for our Inclusive Intergenerational Community Gathering (IICG) approach to Faith Education and Sacrament Preparation will continue throughout the summer. Families with children beginning at age 8 years and teenagers as well as adults of all ages who wish to continue their faith journey and prepare for the Sacraments of Initiation are invited to call :St. Mary's Parish at 450-671-0416 or Good Shepherd Parish at 450-676-7577 for information.The deadline for registration is September 30, 2020.We will continue to use the "Inclusive, Intergenerational Community Gathering" (IICG) approach in a modified way this year in order to respect all government protocols related to gathering size and social distancing in order to ensure the health and safety of everyone.

WEEKEND MASSES WILL BE HELD IN 7 OF OUR CHURCHESORANGE ZONE: GATHERING OF 25 PEOPLE. The Ministre de la santé du Québec has placed the greater Montreal area in the Orange Zone for Covid-19. This includes many MRC in Montérégie, and therefore almost the entire territory of our diocese. From now on, any gathering in a place of worship or any other premises of all Anglophone parishes of the St. John Paul II Pastoral Unit is limited to 25 people with a distance of 2 meters.To reserve a place at any of the parishes listed below you must call the number on the days and times indicated below. We will not take reservations outside of those hours and we cannot take voicemail, email or texting as we need to speak with you when you call. There are specific questions we must ask you and some information that we must give you. A phone call is required. Registrations will be taken each week for the upcoming weekend only. The protocols state that in order to sit in the same pew in the church, you must live under the same roof; therefore, please register accordingly. We will do our best to ensure that each parishioner in the Saint John Paul II Pastoral Unit will get to attend once, before anyone else attends twice. Holy Cross will continue to celebrate Mass on ZOOM. Parishioners are welcome to register in any of the 7 Parishes already opened in the Saint John Paul II Pastoral Unit.Good Shepherd, 7900 Naples, Brossard Saturday, October 3 at 5:00 pmSunday, October 4 at 11:15 amPlease call to register at 450-676-7577, Tuesday from 10:30 am to 1 pm and 7 pm to 8 pmSt. Augustine’s, 105 de Cherbourg, St. Bruno (entrance, Roberval)Sunday, October 4 at 9:15 amTo register please call 450-653-4402, Thursday from 2 pm to 4 pm and 7 pm to 8 pmSaint Clare’s, 820 Montarville, LongueuilSaturday, October 3 at 4:00 pmPlease call to register at 450-463-3206, Tuesday and Thursday from 10:00 am to 12 pm

St. Francis of Assisi, 844 Notre Dame Ave, St. Lambert Sunday, October 4 at 9:30 amTo register please call 450-671-1042, Wednesday from 2 pm to 4 pm and 7 pm to 8 pm

St. Gabriel’s, 5070 Gilbert, St. Hubert J3Y 2K7Sunday, October 4 at 11:00 amTo register please call 450-656-4433, Thursday from 3 pm to 7 pm St. Mary’s, 125 Grove, Greenfield Park, J4V 2X2 (entrance, Miller)Saturday, October 3 at 5:00 pmSunday, October 4 at 9:00 amSunday, October 4 at 11:30 am (in French with St. Anastase)To register please call 450-671-0416, Tuesday from 3 pm to 7 pmSt. Raymond’s, 135 chemin Haendel, Candiac, J5R 1R7Sunday, October 4 at 9:15 amTo register please call 450-659-6678, Thursday from 5 pm to 8 pmCELEBRATION IN THE SAINT JOHN PAUL PASTORAL UNIT ON ZOOMFr. Gerard Lachapelle will celebrate Mass with Holy Cross Parish on Saturday, October 3rd at 4:30 pm. To register on ZOOM (invitation by: mmuldowney@live.ca)Dispensation from Mass. We know that this is difficult but during the time of this pandemic, the dispensation of Sunday Mass is given for those who cannot go, and for those advised not to go, to church. Rather, these faithful are invited to read the Word of God and to pray in their homes and to participate in the celebrations of the Mass via TV, radio and/or the Internet.WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW WHEN COMING TO MASS• Arrive 15 to 30 minutes early to allow the check in process.• In the parking lot, stay safely 6 feet apart.• With your mask on, stop and allow the volunteer to check you in.• At the door, stop and you will be given hand-sanitizer (your hands will be ‘squirted’).• Inside the church, follow the volunteer to your assigned seat.• During Mass, follow all arrows and markings on the floor, so we all stay safely 6 feet apart.• There will be one Lector for all readings• There will be no Altar Servers• You will notice that there are no Missals (bring your own).• You may bring water if you think you will need some.• You will notice that due to air transmission of Covid -19, there are no fans, electric or manual.• During Mass, enjoy the Music Ministry, but for now, no singing in the pews.• We will wish each other the Peace of Christ by nodding, smiling, bowing and waving.• During Communion there is no verbal exchange, simply silence.• Following Mass, to leave the church, please follow the directions of the Hospitality Minister and remember to bring all personal items home with you.• When leaving, respect the safety of keeping the 6 feet between you and your fellow

parishioners in the church and when out in the parking lot.• Lastly, although Mass will be 'different', it is still wonderful. It is still Mass, still reverent, still holy!

WEARING MASKS IN THE CHURCH IS MANDATORY

WE WANT YOU TO FEEL SAFE INSIDE YOUR PLACE OF WORSHIP.Please know that before each Mass, every pew, railing, door handle and all bathrooms will have been cleaned and sanitized by a crew of amazing volunteers! Please help them by making sure that you take all of your belongings with you when you leave. Maybe this ‘new normal’ won’t be exactly what we want it to be, but it will be what we need it to be.

DAILY REFLECTIONS BY FR. JOHN TORRANCESunday, September 27th : 26th Sunday of Ordinary TimeScriptureWhich of the two did the will of his father?” They said, “The first.” Jesus said to them, “Truly I tell you, the tax collectors and the prostitutes are going into the kingdom of God ahead of you. Matthew 21:31ReflectionDoes it disturb you that others, the unexpected will gain eternal life?PrayerLord, help me to turn again and again to you especially when I fail to do your will.Monday, September 28thScriptureJesus said to them, “Whoever welcomes this child in my name welcomes me, and whoever welcomes me welcomes the one who sent me; for the least among all of you is the greatest.” Luke 9:48ReflectionHow welcome are you to children in the Church? To those who cause distraction?PrayerLord, help me to be more accepting of those who distract me from what I think is important.Tuesday, September 29thScriptureJesus said to Nathanael, “Very truly, I tell you, you will see heaven opened and the angels of God ascending and descending upon the Son of Man.” John 1:51ReflectionDo you believe that angels are around us?PrayerLord, send your angels to guide, protect and heal me.Wednesday, September 30thScriptureTo another he said, “Follow me.” But he said, “Lord, first let me…. Luke 9:59ReflectionDo you make excuses for delaying to do good?PrayerLord, take from me all the excuses that I use to keep me from doing good.

Thursday, October 1stScriptureHe said to them, “The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few; therefore ask the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into his harvest. (Luke 10:2)ReflectionHow have you been called to labor for Christ?PrayerLord, send me out into your vineyard to do good works. Amen.Friday, October 2ndScriptureI am going to send an angel in front of you, to guard you on the way and to bring you to the place that I have prepared. (Exodus 23:20)ReflectionDo you believe that angels are watching over you?PrayerLord, keep me safe under the protection of your angels. Amen.

Saturday, October 3rdScriptureYou have dealt well with your servant, O Lord, according to your word. Teach me good judgment and knowledge, for I believe in your commandments. (Psalm 119:65-66)ReflectionHow has God taught you good judgement in these difficult times?PrayerLord, grant me the gift of wisdom, that I may live according to your will. Amen.

LIVING FROM THE DEPTHS: UNLOCKING THE MESSIAH TRAPThis weekend workshop (October 16-18) Jeannie Albert and Cathie Macaulay, will explore the how we find balance in our busy lives as we lead lives of service to others.Based on the popular Messiah Trap workshop, it is an opportunity to plunge deeper (or discover for the first time) the common styles of being a “messiah” and how we can become more aware of unhealthy patterns in our helping relationships. Guided by the wisdom of Ignatian spirituality and discernment, it is an opportunity to plunge deeper into this dynamic for further awareness, healing, and freedom. The weekend retreat will have opportunities for prayer, input, interaction with others, personal reflection, and spiritual direction.To register: Call Villa St Martin at 514-684-2311. Zoom and In-person attendance is available (in a safe environment).

MONTREAL DIRECTED RETREATS: PRAY WITH SCRIPTURE

Welcome to all who desire to deepen your relationship with God. Come and join us, and learn how to pray with scripture in the way of Saint Ignatius of Loyola. During this time when many of us are confined to our homes, Montreal Directed Retreats (MDR), supported by the English Speaking Catholic Council (ESCC), is offering weekday morning online sessions. The sessions will be free and accessible to all via the cloud platform Zoom.Each session will include a short teaching on the Ignatian method of prayer, listening to a Scripture reading and entering into the experience. Following a quiet time, there will be opportunity for sharing (optional). The sessions are 45 minutes in duration and run from Monday to Friday, 10:30 a.m. each morning.If you wish to join us, please register online below. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at Montreal.Directed.Retreats@gmail.com.

SACRED SPACE COVID-19 ‘ISOLATION’ RETREAT AND DAILY PRAYER ONLINEBrendan McManus SJ and Jim Deeds have written a 14 day ‘Isolation’ retreat specifically for Sacred Space during this Coronavirus crisis. Using meditations from their two books, Finding God in the Mess and Deeper into the Mess, they have shaped a 14 day retreat around themes loosely based on the Spiritual Exercises of St Ignatius. Each day has a specific theme, a preparatory prayer, an introduction to the themes, three related scripture quotes, some questions for reflection and a closing prayer. People can use this resource in a number of ways:• follow the programme for the 14 days;• dip into the themes that speak to you, for example the meditation on fear;• or use the meditations as daily prayer.It can be used in any of these ways to get reassurance that God is with you during this difficult time, to deepen your prayer life or to provide a safe space away from worry and anxiety.https://www.sacredspace.ie/covid-19-isolation-retreathttps://www.sacredspace.ie

CREIGHTON UNIVERSITY RETREAT CENTERConsistent with our Jesuit tradition and Ignatian heritage, we offer individual retreats based on the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius Loyola. Our mission is to support and foster an active prayer life, a deeper conversion and relationship with our Lord Jesus Christ.Online Retreats:https://onlineministries.creighton.edu/CollaborativeMinistry/cmo-retreat.htmlDaily Reflections:https://onlineministries.creighton.edu/CollaborativeMinistry/daily.htmlWeekly Guide for Daily Prayer:https://onlineministries.creighton.edu/CollaborativeMinistry/Prayer/

The Assistance and Referral Centre (ARC) is a non-profit organization that promotes awareness & accessibility to English-Language Health and Social Services in the Montérégie-Centre region. Click on this link to go to their website and list of upcoming events https://www.arc-hss.ca/

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WIDOW AND WIDOWER SUPPORT GROUPEvery first Monday of the month, 9:30 am to 11 am.Losing a spouse impacts every part of life. Join us to be with others who are also journeying through grief.

We are a faith-based group. You are welcome to share or just listen. Open to all: those whose losses are many years past or very recent. We are meeting online for now, in person whenever possible.

For more information, please contact Anne Parsons at 514-457-2183 or parsoa2003@yahoo.com

Supported by:

SASMAD: Spiritual support service for the elderly or sick at home: 1-888-305-0994

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SACRED HEART OF JESUS PRAYER GROUP : Please contact: Lorraine Pecus at450-445-0372 or by email at : lpecus@sympatico.ca Included: Praise & Worship, Scripture, Reflections/Sharing, Intercessory prayer & Rosary. If you don't have anyone to pray for prayer intentions at your parishes, then please forward Lorraine prayer requests which she will then share with the Prayer Group.

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: jp2pu.prayers@gmail.com, and all requests will be forwarded from the same! Also, if you wish to be on the list of people willing to pray, email jp2pu.prayers@gmail.com and you will be added to the pray-ers list!