Epiphany of the Lord Sunday Jan. 4th Hilary Noble by Lorette

Newest Members of our Christian community
Madeleine Kim Trepanier, daughter of Elisabeth Morris and
Martin Trepanier of Candiac and Benjamin George
Moubayed Lamba, son of Marie-Odette Moubayed and Mihai
Michel Lamba.
Baptism of the Lord
Sunday Jan. 11th Real Beauchemin
by Ginette and Gary Dundas
Tuesday Jan. 13th All Parishioners
Faith First Questions of the Week
Adults:
To whom have you been guilty of showing
partiality? What can you do to correct that?
Children: How can you help others feel part of your class’s
group’s games and activities?
Sunday Jan. 18th Therese Diab
by Lorette and Christopher Noble
Tuesday Jan. 20th All Parishioners
Welcome Visitors! All parishioners and visitors are
reminded that there is a wooden box marked for any
donations (including Annual Voluntary Contributions)
located on the back table and envelopes are available for use
to ensure tax receipts. New parishioners are invited to leave
their contact information.
Ministry to the Sick If you or anyone you know would like a
home visit or telephone call or is in need of help with
transportation to visit a family member in hospital or in a
residence, please call the Parish Office at 450-638-2569. If
you would like to become part of this ministry kindly contact
Lorette Noble.
The CWL – One Heart, One Voice, One Mission
Monthly meeting – tomorrow evening Jan.12th – Come join
us!
A New Publication, ‘Life in our Diocese’ on the Diocesan
Website
A new "topic" is displayed on the home page
http://johnpaul2.weebly.com
PUBLICATIONS (top right). This is where you can sign up for
the new electronic journal Life in our diocese.
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World Youth Day 2016
The next WYD, will be held in Krakow, Poland from July 2631, 2016, with Pope Francis and youth from all over the
world. For inquiries on WYD 2016, please contact Susan
Gardner, pastoral coordinator, Saint John Paul II Pastoral
Unit at susan.gardner@dsjl.org or call 450-679-1100 ext
277.
In
the
meantime,
have
a
look
at:
http://youtu.be/_kjuG1sqO1w.
Baptism of the Lord
With you I am well pleased was a voice from heaven. It
was more than a voice, it was a revelation of the true dignity
of Jesus. We may not hear the voice of God from heaven, but
that does not change the reality that we are God’s beloved.
Take a moment to reflect on and to give thanks that you are
God’s beloved and he is well pleased with who he created.
Fr. John`s Webnotes - January 11 Baptism of the Lord
When Jesus received the baptism of repentance from John
the Baptism, showing solidarity with the repentant people —
He without sin and with no need for conversion — God the
Father made his voice heard from heaven: “This is my
beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased” (v. 17). Jesus
receives approval from the heavenly Father, who sent him
precisely that he might accept to share our condition, our
poverty. Sharing is the true way to love. Jesus does not
dissociate himself from us, he considers us brothers and
sisters and he shares with us. And so he makes us sons and
daughters, together with him, of God the Father. This is the
revelation and source of true love. And this is the great time
of mercy!
Angelus, January 12, 2014 Pope Francis - We do not know
how many heard the Father’s voice, “this is my beloved Son”.
Was it heard by the crowds or just by Jesus and John the
Baptist? It does not matter. We are not accustomed to
hearing voices speak to us from heaven in the usual audible
sense. But hopefully we hear God speak in our hearts. One
of the most important messages we can hear in heart and
mind is that we are God’s beloved God loves us. Knowing
and believing that we are loved is often enough.
Papal Prayer Intentions for January 2015
That those from diverse religious traditions and all people of
good will may work together for peace.
That in this year dedicated to consecrated life, religious men
and women may discover the joy of following Christ and
strive to serve the poor with zeal.
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RADIATE JOY! - WEEK OF THE WORD 2015
In the Saint John Paul II Pastoral Unit
LAUGHTER YOGA with Vita Lewis
Come and join us for “laughter yoga” with scripture passages
on “radiating joy” incorporated into the session. Laughter
Yoga promotes a feeling of joyfulness, an unconditional
commitment to happiness.
Joy is our unconditional
commitment to have fun from within. Sunday, January 25th
- 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm - Good Shepherd Parish Hall – 7900
Naples, Brossard
FRANCIS’ EXHORTATION: THE JOY OF THE GOSPEL
with Sr Lorraine Caza, C.N.D.
A most exciting program for all of us: Francis’ exhortation:
“The Joy of the Gospel”. So much we can learn from a title, a
structure, a powerful message. Monday, January 26th –
7:30 to 9:00 pm - St. Francis of Assisi Parish Hall – 844
Notre Dame, St. Lambert
FAMILY MATTERS: MY FAMILY... A “HOLY FAMILY”
with Sr Nicole Grégoire, s.a.
Come and join Sr Nicole Grégoire for a morning of reflection,
discovery and challenge, when we explore together what
makes a family, what contributes to holiness, and is a “holy
family” only present in the gospel. Saturday, January 31st 9:30 to 11:00 am - St. Francis of Assisi Parish Hall – 844
Notre Dame, St. Lambert
BIBLICAL JOY – RADIATING FROM THE BIBLE
with Christine Gage & Christine Wright
Working and sharing together in small groups, the
participants will be guided with questions and answers to
find examples of “Joy” in the Bible. The small groups will
then present their findings to the larger group as a whole.
Discussion to follow. Monday, February 2nd – 7:30 to 9:30
pm - St. Mary’s Parish Hall - 125 Grove Street, Greenfield
Park
For
the
complete
schedule
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Helping Other People “Eat”: What can you bring to help
us fill our H.O.P.E box? Non-perishable grocery items are
always needed to provide for those in need in our
community.
Monetary donations can also be used for
stocking the shelves at 3 Halifax.
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