Diocese of Saint-Jean-Longueuil Saint John Paul II Pastoral Unit

Bishop, Msgr. Lionel Gendron, p.s.s. - Auxiliary Bishop, Msgr. Louis Dicaire
Diocesan web page: www.dsjl.org - Saint John Paul II website: http://johnpaul2.weebly.com

PARISH BULLETIN
June 7th, 2015
BODY AND BLOOD OF CHRIST
CANCELLED- A WORLD OF JUSTICE AND CHARITY? ECUMENICAL BREAKFAST TALK - CANCELLED
The Diocesan Commission for Christian Unity (DCCU) has the pleasure to invite you to its annual Breakfast Talk.
Saturday June 13th, from 9:00 a.m. to noon - St-Francis-of-Assisi Church hall, 844 Notre-Dame, Saint-Lambert
SUMMER BOOK CLUB
Have you been planning to read The Joy of the Gospel for months now but have not got the chance to do it so far?
The Saint John Paul II pastoral units adult faith education program is starting a summer book club on June 18th
and the book chosen is precisely The Joy of the Gospel. This is your chance to read Pope Francis apostolic
exhortation and share your thoughts about the Holy Fathers call to be missionary disciples. The first of 12 weekly
sessions will take place at St. Francis of Assisi Parish, 844 Notre Dame, St. Lambert from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. TO
REGISTER, email Alex La Salle at affjp2@gmail.com or call Wendy (Mon. to Fri. from 9 to noon) at 450-671-0146.
FR. JOHNS WEBNOTES: CORPUS CHRISTI
Besides physical hunger, man experiences another hunger, a hunger that cannot be satiated with ordinary food. Its a
hunger for life, a hunger for love, a hunger for eternity. And the sign of manna like the entire experience of Exodus
also contains in itself this dimension: it was the symbol of a food that satisfies this deep human hunger. Jesus gives
us this food, rather, He himself is the living bread that gives life to the world (cf. Jn 6:51). His Body is the true food in
the form of bread; his Blood is the true drink in the form of wine. It isnt simple nourishment to satisfy the body, like
manna; the Body of Christ is the bread of the last times, capable of giving life, eternal life, because this bread is made
of love.
Homily, June 19, 2014, Rome
Pope Francis
Todays feast of the Body and Blood of Christ is an invitation with a necessary response. In gathering together on
Sundays, we are nourished by the Word and the Eucharist. Our spiritual and our communal hungers can be satisfied in
this celebration. Coming together from one Sunday to the next is not a withdrawing from the world. It feeds us, it
satisfies our longings. Pope Francis speaks on many occasions of our responsibility of going out into the
world. Some food for thought; If you are not in how can you go out This dismissal at Mass is a commissioning, our
sending out with Gods blessing.
CONFIRMATION CONGRATULATIONS AND PRAYERS!
We would like to extend congratulations to our youth from both the 8-10 and the 11-13 programs from the Saint John
Paul II Pastoral Unit who celebrated the Sacraments of Confirmation and First Holy Eucharist on Sunday, May 31 st at
St. Raymonds Parish. We offer them and their parents our best wishes and assure them of our prayers and support
as they continue their life-long journey of faith.
DIOCESAN ORDER OF MERIT - A TIME OF THANKSGIVING FOR OUR DIOCESAN CHURCH
On Friday, June 5, 2015 the annual Diocesan Order of Merit awards were presented. From the Saint John Paul II
Pastoral Unit the Parayno family (Good Shepherd), the Aguiar-Tawil family (St. Clares), Marc and Patricia
Lebrun (St. Marys) and Lisa Lapointe (St. Francis of Assisi) were among some forty individuals and groups
honored for their remarkable contributions to our Church. Bishop Lionel Gendron celebrated a liturgy of the Word
at the Saint-Jean lvangliste Cathedral at 7:30 pm. All pastoral personnel and parishioners were invited to this
celebration to pay homage to the recipients of the awards and to thank God for what He has done for our Church.
Following the service everyone was welcomed to attend the wine and cheese reception held at the Centre des ans
johannais.
REFUGEE PROJECT INFORMATION PRESENTATION
If you missed our Pastoral Unit's first information session that was held at St. Francis, here's another chance to find out
all about the project in response to the plight of Christians & other minority groups in the Middle East. The Saint John
Paul II Pastoral Unit together with the Ecumenical Churches of St. Lambert have decided to do something concrete to
help by sponsoring a refugee family. On Saturday, June 13th, after the 4 o'clock Mass at St. Clare's, (corner of de
Gentilly and Montarville, Longueui) there will be a special one hour information presentation. Everyone is invited to

stay after Mass to find out more about what's happening; there will be an opportunity to ask questions, share ideas,
and consider the different ways that each parish can participate. Refreshments will be served.
FAITH EDUCATION: REGISTRATION
Faith education is a life long endeavour. It is especially important and provides a foundation when there is a desire to
prepare for and celebrate the Sacraments. In order to ensure a meaningful faith experience, we offer a number of
programs for various age groups: Be My Disciples for children between the ages of 8 and 10 is a family program which
focuses on the call to discipleship; Witnesses of the Covenant encourages young people of 11 years and older to come
together to question and discuss elements of our faith; RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults) is tailor made to
encourage adults in their faith journeyand for our youngest, Mini-Ministry focuses on encouraging that first spark.
Registration is now taking place for all of these programs. Please call (450) 676-7577 or (450) 671-0416 or email:
faithfirst@live.ca Please note our programs begin at the beginning of September. Registration with payment
will be accepted until September 8, 2015.
BIBLE CAMP 2015: MARK YOUR CALENDARS:
Bible Camp for children in Kindergarten to Grade 7 will be held from Tuesday, July 7th Friday, July 10th, from 9:30
a.m. to 4:00 p.m., at St. Marys (corner of Miller & Grove) in Greenfield Park. Contributions of $45.00 per child would be
appreciated to help cover the costs that include materials, snacks and lunch on Thursday. Each child will need a prewashed - plain white tee shirt for a craft. Please Register by June 29th. Please E-mail: biblecamp.stmarys@yahoo.ca
for more information. BIBLE CAMP HELP: The Bible Camp team is looking for youth aged 16 and up and adults to
help with this years camp. Email the above address for more information.
FAITH, FILM AND DISCUSSION : VEILLEURS DANS LA NUIT (WATCHMEN OF THE NIGHT)
Please join Alex LaSalle on June 12th at 7:30 pm at St. Francis of Assisi hall, 844 Notre Dame, St. Lambert for film
and discussion. This months feature film is Veilleurs dans la nuit (Watchmen of the night) (2010), a documentary in
French, with English subtitles - 52 min. depicting one day in the life of the Benedictine monks of Saint Mary Magdalene
Monastery in Le Barroux, France. Visit our website for more information at : www.johnpaul2.weebly.com
EN ROUTE TO THE 2015 COLLOQUIUM
On 7 November 2015, nearly 500 people made up of delegates from diverse backgrounds in our diocese, parishes,
movements, religious and other communities will be invited to a colloquium at College-Eulalie Durocher in Saint
Lambert. The process for the 2015 Colloquium is taking place in four phases, inspired by the invitation of the Spirit to
Peter get up, go downstairs, and accompany them without hesitation, because I have sent them. To see
how you can get involved visit the diocesan website at www.dsjl.org or the Saint John Paul II Pastoral Unit website at
www.johnpaul2@weebly.com
BREAD OF LIFE : RETREAT 2015
Come and discover your charism through the gift of the Holy Spirit with Fr. J. Gregoire. The retreat will be held at St.
Marys Church hall (corner Grove & Miller, Greenfield Park) on Friday, June 26th, Saturday, June 27th and Sunday,
June 28th . Tickets are $20.00. For further details and to reserve your ticket, please contact (after 6:00 pm) Mike at
450-443-5765; Clarel & Corine at 450-907-7171 or Sharon at 450-907-4408.
BIBLE STUDY: THE GOSPEL OF MATTHEW
Matthew: The King and His Kingdom is a 24-week, DVD bible study presented by theologian Jeff Cavins. This study
brings the Gospel to life and draws you closer to Christ. You will see Jesus as the awaited Messiah who fulfills the
prophecies of the Old Testament, establishes the New Law, and inaugurates the Kingdom of Heaven. The study will be
facilitated by Lisa Cerulli every Thursday, from September 10 th to November 26th and January 7th to March 23rd at 7:30
pm to 9:30 pm at Good Shepherd (7900 Naples, Brossard). Cost is $50.00 and place is limited to 25 participants.
Deadline to register is August 27 th. For inquiries or to sign up, please contact the Good Shepherd Parish office at 450676-7577 or by email at goodshepherdparishbrossard@gmail.com.
Be sure to visit our website for weekly updates at http://www.johnpaul2.weebly.com

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
HOLY CROSS PARISH - The adoration of the Blessed Sacrament takes place on the first Tuesday of each month
following the rosary which starts at 7:30 pm. For anyone joining for the adoration, it generally starts around 8:oo
pm and it lasts 30 minutes. Holy Cross Parish is located at 765, Pierre Pich Street, in Boucherville.
ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI PARISH - On the first Thursday of the month, right after the 9:00 am mass, the Blessed
Sacrament is exposed for about 45 minutes. St. Francis of Assisi Parish is located at 844 Notre Dame Street, in St.
Lambert.
ST. MARY'S PARISH - Each Saturday morning, from 9:00 am to 10:00 am, the Blessed Sacrament is exposed.
Also, on the first Friday of the month, mass is celebrated at 9:30 am. After mass up until 4:00 pm, St. Mary's Parish
gives to all the faithful the opportunity to adore Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament of the Altar. St. Mary's Parish is located
at 125 Grove Street, in Greenfield Park.
LA MAISON DE PRIRE NOTRE-DAME - The sisters from the Congregation of Notre-Dame CND open their quiet
and prayerful chapel, in the Maison de prire Notre-Dame, to all the faithful who wish to spend some time in a heart-toheart conversation with Jesus. The chapel is located at 180 De Normandie, Longueuil, and is open every day, from
9:00 am to 9:00 pm. To make sure the chapel is available for prayer, you can call: 450-674-4884.
ST. FRANCIS XAVIER MISSION, Kahnawake - Benediction and Adoration on the last Sunday of each month from
3:00 PM to 5:00 PM.