"...God wishes to establish in the world the devotion to my Immaculat Heart"
Words of the Mother of God to the three children of Fatima, July 13, 1917
BE MY DISCIPLES NEWS
The REGISTRATION Forms for September ARE AVAILABLE! ALL children of the Parish must be registered in the faith transmission and education program, Be My Disciples. Do you have children between the ages of Kindergarten and Junior High? Please enquire at the office or call Connie Kuhr for information – 514-747-9347.
CAMP CARITAS, A SUMMER SPORTS CAMP – WITH A DIFFERENCE!
This year Camp Caritas marks its 45th season. Founded and Directed by Father John Baxter, the 2017 camping session runs from August 1 to August 15. The two week camping session costs only $500 – and for parents – that is a great value. Situated on Lac La Belle in the Laurentians, ‘The Caritas Experience’ creates great summer memories for active and sports minded boys between the ages of 12 and 17. Caritas is a summer sports camp with a difference – communicating vital human, spiritual and fraternal values leading to long lasting friendships. Check out the New Camp Video at www.campcaritas.ca and find everything that you need to know about Camp Caritas at this site – as well as a registration form. Need more information: don’t hesitate to call or email. Contact Camp Co-Director, Deacon Richard Brisebois, at 514-826-0278 or dcan1000@gmail.com. Camp Caritas is supported by the Pillars Trust Fund.
SUNSHINE AND MUSIC AT THE ORATORY
In this festive summer, Montrealers want to make the most of everything their city has to offer! Saint Joseph’s Oratory of Mount Royal (3800 Queen Mary Rd., Montreal) is not to be outdone and proposes a first this year− the Sunshine and Music series. Free musical performances will be offered in the evening on the Mezzanine Terrace, from where you can admire the most beautiful sunsets over the city. Wednesday evenings from August 2 – September 20 at 7p.m. (weather permitting). Contact 514-733-8211 or info@osj.qc.ca.
2017 ANCOP WALK
ANCOP (Answering the Cry of the Poor) will hold its Annual Summer Fund Raising event called ANCOP WALK on Sunday, August 6th, 9am from Van Horne Park, Montreal to the streets of Cote des Neiges area. Let’s all walk to raise awareness on global poverty issues around us and raise funds to provide education and homes to the poorest of the poor in the Philippines and other countries like India, Tanzania, Nigeria and Kenya. Registration is $25. For more information, visit ancopcanada.org or call 514 962-6086.
HOLY HOUR
There will be silent adoration on a regular basis every Tuesday evening, following the 7pm mass (from 7:30pm to 8:30pm). Also, Adoration every Friday throughout the year, following the 9:00 am mass. Come and spend some time with the Lord!
BECOMING CATHOLIC: RCIA
RCIA, which stands for Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults, is a process through which non-baptized men and women enter the Catholic Church. It includes several stages marked by study, and prayer. Participants in the RCIA program undergo a process of conversion as they study the Gospel, profess faith in Jesus and the Catholic Church, and receive the sacraments of baptism, confirmation and Holy Eucharist. For more information contact Fr. Jason Piper
FINDING MASS TIMES WHILE AWAY
You can easily find a Catholic church and mass times for any location you travel to in North America, and beyond. Visit www.masstimes.org, or www.parishesonline.com to find a church near your destination.
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Food for Oasis
Christian charity obliges us to share our bread with the hungry and the needy. So please remember to bring non-perishable food and leave them in the bins at the doors of the church…Thank you.
Sick and Shut Ins
If you know of someone who is housebound or has difficulty coming to Church and would like a visit to receive Holy Communion, please call the office. If you can offer a ride to someone who cannot get here otherwise, please let us know…Thank you.
Community Prayers
The Prayer Sheet is in the foyer of the Church. Please write prayer intentions so the Community can offer prayers for you.