HAIL MARY, FULL OF GRACE For most of the Church's history, no feasts were celebrated during Lent. The exception is the Feast of the Annunciation on March 25 (the date calculated backwards from the Nativity (Christmas.) In this feast, the Church commemorates two events important to all humanity. On this day, the Archangel Gabriel appeared to Mary to announce that she was to be the Mother of the Redeemer and Messiah promised for centuries. On the same day, the Incarnation took place: God the Son, the second person of the Trinity, assumed a human body and soul and became the Son of Mary and Joseph. Sometimes one action of one person changes life for everyone. Adam and Eve deciding to disobey God is one example, bringing Original Sin into the world. The Annunciation is another very important example. 'Annunciation' sounds like announcement, and that's what happened. An angel appeared to Mary and 'announced' that she had found favour with God and would bear a son, Jesus, Son of the Most High. Mary answered, Fiat ('Let it be done to me according to Thy Word'). One simple action of saying 'Yes' to God changed everything. Mary became the Mother of God, and Our Blessed Mother. Jesus grew up in Nazareth, taught his disciples and died on the Cross for all our sins. The Feast of the Annunciation is an opportunity to bow our heads and thank Our Blessed Mother for her faith and trust, and to offer our own trusting 'Fiat' to God's plan for us. domestic-church.com From the Preface of the Mass for the Solemnity of the Annunciation For the Virgin Mary heard with faith that the Christ was to be born among men and for men s sake by the overshadowing power of the Holy Spirit. Lovingly she bore him in her immaculate womb, that the promises to the children of Israel might come about and the hope of nations be accomplished beyond all telling. Through him the host of Angels adores your majesty and rejoices in your presence for ever. Because March 25 falls on a Sunday this year, the Church celebrates the feast of the Annunciation on Monday, March 26, the same day you are invited to 40 Days for Life to pray for an end to abortion. You can also pray at home or at work under the patronage of Mary who on this day conceived the Saviour. There was only one Jesus, but so many children with wonderful and unique gifts have never had a chance at life. Details at http://tinyurl.com/7srrjbj FAITH FIRST children s classes at Holy Name Level 5: Thursday, March 29 @ 7:00 p.m. (bring books & missals) Level 6: Saturday, March 31: 1:45-3:00 (bring books & missals) Level 3: Saturday, March 31: 3:15-4:30 (bring books & missals)
A NEW ERA FOR MONTREAL We at Holy Name of Jesus join the Church in Montreal in expressing our joy at the appointment by Pope Benedict XVI of Auxiliary Bishop Christian Lépine as Archbishop of Montreal. He will be succeeding Cardinal Jean-Claude Turcotte, who submitted his resignation to the Holy Father last June when he turned 75. Ad multos annos, may you serve many years! Heavenly Father, in these trying times when the spirit of the age threatens Christian values, give our new archbishop holiness of life and wisdom to direct and guide our diocesan family so that we may grow in your love. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen. IMPORTANT DEBATE Should medically-assisted suicide be legalized in Canada? Arguing yes : Wanda Morris, Exec. Director, Dying with Dignity; arguing no : Dr. Catherine Ferrier, a Catholic physician in geriatric medicine. Friday, March 30, at 7 pm at Centre Saint-Pierre, Room# 100, 1212 Rue Panet, Montreal (between Berri & Papineau, near René-Lévesque). Admission: Students: $5, General: $10. DIOCESAN WORLD YOUTH DAY 2012 Jean-Claude Cardinal Turcotte invites all young people to celebrate Palm Sunday on Saturday, March 31, beginning at 12:30 pm at Santa Cruz Mission on Rachel and ending with 5:00 Mass at Mary Queen of the World Cathedral. For more info, contact Chris Borrelli (450) 969-1448). Bring your friends to celebrate our faith in Jesus Christ and our joy of being sons and daughters of a God who loves us. PARISH FINANCE UPDATE Last Sunday: $3,057.65. 2 nd collection: $1,417.12. Communion Breakfast: $1,825.02. Many thanks to those who made donations to the breakfast (including Louise Valois, who donated part of her half/half winnings), and to all on the Social Committee, the youth and many others who volunteered their time to make this a most memorable event for our parish. EASTER FLOWERS If you would like to donate flowers (in white, yellow or gold only) to decorate the sanctuary for Easter, please deliver them after Wednesday, April 4. FOR MARRIAGES IN TROUBLE? Don t give up! Seminars to help heal and renew troubled marriages. The Retrouvaille ( rediscover ) the international (Canadian-founded) program. See www.retrouvaille.org for Canadian dates. Of course, your priests are happy to meet you for assistance and refer you to professional counselling if indicated. Give your marriage every chance, for your and your children s sake. And do choose a marriage counsellor carefully: not all share the sacramental Catholic view of marriage: a vowed lifetime commitment.
THIS WEEK S MASS INTENTIONS Sanctuary lamp for the week of March 25 Laurentiu Marin by the Danis & Rassias families Saturday, March 24 5:00 Costanzo Vespa by Maria Spensieri Sunday, March 25 (Fifth Sunday of Lent) 8:30 John Dore by Deirdre Rochefort 11:00 Parishioners Monday, March 26 (The Annunciation of the Lord) 9:00 Deceased members of the Lorek & Post families 7:30 Filomena Margiotta by the family Tuesday, March 27 9:00 Shirley Graney by Deacon Tom Graney 5:00 Celestino Rinaldi by his wife Emma Wednesday, March 28 9:00 Nancy Murphy by Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Staples 4:00 Mass at Jewish Rehabilitation Hospital 5:00 Alexander Danisch & family by Danis & Rassias families Thursday, March 29 9:00 Edna Boswell by Nina Boswell 5:00 Special Intention by Mary & James Foster Friday, March 30 9:00 Roy Gasselsdorfer by Regina & family 5:00 Priscila Danisch by Danis & Rassias families Saturday, March 31 12:00 Luigi Falcone by the family 5:00 Jozef Kantyka by his daughter CALLED HOME TO THE FATHER Jean Maccene Lauture, father of Josette Charles (Frantz). Our deepest sympathies to the families. May his soul and the souls of all the faithful departed through the mercy of God rest in peace.
Holy Name of Jesus Parish tel: (450) 688-3887 fax: (450) 688-1738 holyname@sympatico.ca www.holynameofjesus.ca Facebook: HNOJ Parish Twitter:@holynamelaval CLERGY AT YOUR SERVICE Father Peter Sabbath, Pastor psabbath@bell.net Father Herbert Schulz, Associate fatherherbert@sympatico.ca Deacon Thomas Graney RELIGIOUS ED (Faith First) Elyse Malick, Parish Catechetical Leader (450) 668-8322 faithfirstholyname@sympatico.ca WARDENS Ms. Anna Di Nunzio Mr. Dino Fontes Mr. Nick Furfaro Mr. Robert Robesco Mr. Salvatore Santangelo Ms. Sara Vinci CONFESSIONS Before all Masses or by request. YOUTH MINISTER Chris Borrelli: (450) 969-1448 chrisborrelli@hotmail.com MUSIC DIRECTOR Maria Ondrechak: (450) 669-6639 sondrechak@sympatico.ca Children s choir Dan Rossiter (450) 682-3909 rosd2004@yahoo.ca 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 expected wedding. SICK & SHUT-INS VISITS To receive Holy Communion or Anointing of the Sick, please contact Brother Francis Bennett or one of our priests at the parish office. SOCIAL COMMITTEE Parish social/fundraising activities. Contact Sal Santangelo: (450) 969-2694. SUNDAY MASSES Saturday..........5:00 pm Sunday.......... 8:30 & 11:00 WEEKDAY MASSES Monday...........9 am & 7:30 pm Tuesday to Friday... 9 am & 5 pm Saturday.......... 12 noon First Friday.........9 am & 7:00 pm EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Monday to Friday..... 9:30 am to 5 pm First Friday......... 9:30 am to 7 pm PARISH OFFICE HOURS Monday-Friday 9-12:00, 1:00-4:30 or call anytime to contact a priest Tina Pilato, secretary holyname@sympatico.ca Deirdre Rochefort, treasurer accountant@bell.net MOTHER OF PERPETUAL HELP Devotions on Tuesday after 9:00 Mass. PRAYER FOR VOCATIONS Mass, Rosary and more. First Friday of every month, 7:00 p.m. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS An international fraternal service organization for Catholic men. Contact John Poot (450) 663-5239. epoot@videotron.ca MEN S SHARING GROUP
7:30 Saturday mornings at church. Prayer, intercession, adoration, discussion. Contact Fr. Peter Sabbath (450) 688-3887. LEGION OF MARY An apostolate of prayer and service. Saturdays at 12:30 p.m. in the Library. PRAYER MEETING Mondays following 7:30 p.m. Mass. SEPARATED & DIVORCED GROUP 3 rd Friday evening of the month. Contact: Giuseppe: (450) 967-1768 or Sara (450) 687-4547 KNIT ONE, PRAY TWO Every 2 nd Wednesday. Contact Sara (450)687-4547 or sararedavinci@msn.com