ALL SOULS DAY November is an important time of year for commemoration in Canada. Today, November 2 nd, we celebrate All Souls Day, on

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1 ALL SOULS DAY November is an important time of year for commemoration in Canada. Today, November 2 nd, we celebrate All Souls Day, on which we remember all the deceased. On the 11th, we will be celebrating Armistice Day, or Remembrance Day, in honour of those who gave their lives for our country, and on November 5, a special Mass for our deceased priests (see below). In fact, the whole month of November is dedicated to remembering the dead. What does it mean to remember the deceased? We recall first of all that we are the body of Christ, that our family includes also those who have gone before us. The Catechism of the Catholic Church says that through the Communion of Saints, a perennial link of charity exists between the faithful who have already reached their heavenly home, those expiating their sins in Purgatory and those who are still pilgrims on earth. Between them there is an abundant exchange of all good things. Blessed are those who have died in the Lord; let them rest from their labours for their good deeds go with them. Eternal Rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May their souls and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen. INVITATION TO A SPECIAL MASS During this month of prayer for the dead, join us in prayer for our founding pastor, Fr. John Colford, Canon Oswald Sullivan and all those who dedicated their lives for the Church, at a Mass in memory of the deceased priests of the English-speaking sector of the diocese. Wed. November 5, at 12:10 pm, St. Patrick s Basilica, 460 René-Lévesque W. A PRAYER FOR OUR DECEASED PRIESTS God of mercy, we entrust all our departed priests to You, and ask that You grant our prayer through Jesus, our Eternal High Priest, who lives with You and the Holy Spirit, one God for ever and ever. Amen. PARISH FINANCE UPDATE October 19: Regular: $3,141,08; 3 rd Sunday: $1,200.03; for the missions: $ October 26: $3, Parish bazaar: $5, The winning number in Roof Campaign 50/50 raffle is Please call the parish office ( ) to claim your prize, which is $259.We hope to repeat this initiative in the near future as we are still far from our fundraising goal. PARISH BAZAAR Many thanks to the Social Committee and their large and generous team of volunteers who participated to make the bazaar a success again this year. It takes a tremendous amount of work and hopefully some new team members will come along for the future.

2 CHILDREN S CLASSES AT HOLY NAME Saturday, November 8: please arrive a few minutes early! Level 6: 1:45-3:00 Level 3: 3:15-4:30 Please be sure to bring your workbook, missal, pencil and eraser. ENJOY A QUIET WEEKEND IN PEACEFUL SURROUNDINGS Silent, directed retreat at La Maison de Prière Notre-Dame, Longueuil. Begins Friday evening, November 21, ends Sunday afternoon. Registration this week. (514) or visit ENGLISH CATHOLIC COMMUNITY RALLY Friday, November 14, beginning at 7:00 p.m. Nouvel Hotel (1740 René-Lévesque Blvd, Guy/Concordia Metro). Over forty community organizations will be participating, with Archbishop Christian Lépine in attendance. Free admission. Parking available at the hotel and on the street. Please consider nominating someone for the Bishop Crowley Memorial Award which will be presented during the evening. The purpose of the award is to recognize distinguished service in the English-speaking Catholic community of Greater Montreal, by an individual, group or organization. The deadline for nominations is October 31. For further information about the award or the Rally, please contact the English Speaking Catholic Council at escc@bellnet.ca 50 TH ANNIVERSARY OF ST. THÉOPHILE CHURCH Multicultural Anniversary Mass Sunday November 16, at 10:30 am, celebrated by Archbishop Christian Lépine st Ave. Laval-West, Laval. Following Mass, there will be brunch, with music and animation. Adults: $15. Children under 12: $7. Children 5 and under: free. Reserve your tickets before November 8 by calling (450) , ext 1. AUXILIARY OF ST MARY S HOSPITAL Jingle Bell Fair, Thursday, November 6, from 9:30-4 in the hospital auditorium, B-309, basement door, 3830 Lacombe. Jewellery, handicrafts, gifts, lunch (from 11:00), raffle & more. Help us raise funds to enhance patient care and purchase specialized medical equipment. Call (514) , ext WHAT S NEW ON THE PARISH BOOK TABLE A Guide to Christian Meditation - How to Engage More Deeply in Personal Prayer, by Fr. John Bartunek, LC Daily meditation keeps your faith lively, supple, and relevant, making your life more fruitful and continually opening up new vistas along the path to spiritual maturity. Let God change you from the inside out. St. Alphonsus Liguori believed that sin could not survive in the soul of a person who practised mental prayer. "He will either give up meditation," wrote Alphonsus, "or renounce sin." And a strong aversion to committing offenses against God is just the beginning of the benefits that flow from even modest dedication to Christian meditation. In this little book, you will find types of prayer, fundamentals of Christian meditation, a 4-step structure for meditation, how to overcome difficulties in prayer, and more!

3 THIS WEEK S MASS INTENTIONS Sanctuary lamp for the week of November 2 Rill & Koester families by Barb Saturday, November 1 (All Saints) 5:00 Michele Izzo by the family Sunday, November 2 (All Souls Day) 8:30 Giuseppe Lima & Giuseppe Lima, Jr. by their family 11:00 Parishioners Monday, November 3 9:00 Richard Saucier by Jocelyne Murphy 7:30 Giovanni Reda by Sabrina & Cris Vaiana Tuesday, November 4 (St. Charles Borromeo, bishop) 9:00 Kosta Yanakoulias by Deirdre Rochefort 5:00 Camilla Neander by Thelma, Gordie, Julie & David Wednesday, November 5 9:00 Frank Rill by Barb & family 4:00 Mass at Jewish Rehabilitation Hospital 5:00 Caridad Cunanan & Elisa Cayanan by Thelma Thursday, November 6 9:00 Debbie Richards by Betty & Rod McLeod 5:00 Deceased members of the Tait & Piper families Friday, November 7 9:00 Souls in Purgatory by Sergio & Connie Giaccari 7:00 Vocations by the Knights of Columbus Saturday, November 8 12:00 James McCoy, Jr. by Emmett McCoy 5:00 Deceased members of the Lavoie & Ricci families CALLED HOME TO THE FATHER Marie McNeil Leclair, wife of the late Philippe and mother of David & Susan; Mikhael Himo, father of Rony (Danielle); Elide Paciotti Sanchini, wife of Arthur and father of Louis and Edouard. May their souls and the souls of all the faithful departed through the mercy of God rest in peace.

4 Holy Name of Jesus Parish tel: (450) fax: (450) Facebook: HNOJ Parish CLERGY AT YOUR SERVICE Father Peter Sabbath, Pastor Father Jason Piper, Parochial Vicar RELIGIOUS ED (Faith First) Nancy Giacomini (438) Parish Catechetical Leader YOUTH MINISTRY Kevin Reda: (450) Amy Al Simaani (450) MUSIC DIRECTOR Maria Ondrechak: (450) Children s choir Dan Rossiter (450) rosd2004@yahoo.ca WARDENS Ms. Anna Di Nunzio Mr. Leonard Drudi Mr. Dino Fontes Ms. Maureen Lizée Mr. Salvatore Santangelo Ms. Sara Vinci CONFESSIONS Before all Masses or by request. BAPTISMS Last Sunday of the month at 12:30. Please register well ahead at the office. WEDDINGS Contact the parish office at least six months before your wedding & booking the hall. SICK & SHUT-INS VISITS For a home visit, Holy Communion or Anointing of the Sick, call the parish office. SOCIAL COMMITTEE Parish social/fund-raising activities. Contact Sal Santangelo: (450) CATHOLIC BOOK CLUB Contact Joan Longo: (514) PRAYER MEETING Mondays following 7:30 Mass. RCIA (adult faith education) Contact Fr. Jason Piper ( ) or Anna Di Nunzio (450) BEREAVEMENT GROUP Contact Deirdre Rochefort (450) office@hnoj.ca SUNDAY MASSES Saturday :00 pm Sunday :30 & 11 WEEKDAY MASSES Monday am & 7:30 pm Tuesday to Friday & 5 Wednesday (Jewish Rehab)....4 pm Saturday noon First Friday.. 9 am & 7:00 pm EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Monday to Friday... 9:30 to 5 PARISH OFFICE HOURS Monday-Friday 9:00-12:00, 1:00-4:30 or call anytime to contact a priest Tina Pilato, secretary office@hnoj.ca Deirdre Rochefort, treasurer accountant@bell.net MOTHER OF PERPETUAL HELP Devotions on Tuesday after 9:00 Mass. KNIT ONE, PRAY TWO Every Wednesday 3-5. Claire (450) or claire_bishop@hotmail.com MASS & PRAYER FOR VOCATIONS First Friday of every month, 7:00 p.m. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS An international fraternal service organization for Catholic men. Contact Dan Reed (514) MEN S GROUP 7:30 Saturday mornings at church. Prayer, intercession, adoration, discussion. Contact Fr. Peter Sabbath (450) LEGION OF MARY An apostolate of prayer & service. Saturdays 12:30 (Library.) Contact: Fr. Piper. SEPARATED & DIVORCED GROUP 3 rd Friday evening of the month. Contact: Sara at sararedavinci@msn.com or (450) COUPLES MONTHLY GATHERING Every 4 th Friday evening at 7. Contact Sabrina & Fabian Ballesteros at (450) or safab2006@sympatico.ca

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