Saint John Fisher Parish

Dear Parishioners,
In response to updates from the Provincial and Federal government’s and the bishops of Quebec,
St. John Fisher has canceled the following;

There will be no weekday or weekend Masses publicly celebrated. Masses will still be celebrated privately, therefor any Mass intensions will be fulfilled.
            The Chapel of Adoration is closed unttil further notice.
            Parish Reconciliation, on Wednesday, March 25 at 7:00 p.m. is cancelled.
            Parish Lenten Mission, on Sunday, March 29 and Monday, March 30 at 7:00 p.m. is cancelled

The following schedule modifications are in effect;
            Office is closed until until at least May 1, 2020

Should you or someone you know be home-bound and in need off assistance (for instance groceries) please call the parish office.

Further updates will be based on the guidance of the government and the bishops. We will use email, our website and Facebook. If you wish to be part of the parishioner email list, please send an email to sjfpsecretary@videotron.ca

Because this situation is out of our control Sunday Mass Obligation has been dispensed. The faithful are encouraged to spend time on Sunday reading the Scriptures of the day or watching Mass on TV or over the internet. On our home page , you will find links and times for several online masses that are available.

Spiritual Communion We understand that it is a real loss for many people not to receive Holy Communion. Click here to learn about the time-honoured practice of Spiritual Communion: https://www.ncregister.com/blog/armstrong/if-you-cant-receive-communion-make-a-spiritual-communion

Contributions Even though our weekend Masses are cancelled, our expenses continue at the same level, so your online contributions are essential:  Visit www.sjfp.org and click on the link for Canada helps under Donations, on the homepage. You can also mail or drop off your contribution envelopes at the parish office.
 
For more information website for the diocese of Montreal https://www.diocesemontreal.org/en/archdiocese

Prayer for the Coronavirus Epidemic Crisis 
“Jesus Christ, you traveled through towns and villages ‘curing every disease and illness.’ At your command, the sick were made well. Come to our aid now, in the midst of the global spread of the coronavirus, that we may experience your healing love.
Heal those who are sick with the virus. May they regain their strength and health through quality medical care.
Heal us from our fear, which prevents nations from working together and neighbors from helping one another.
Heal us from our pride, which can make us claim invulnerability to a disease that knows no borders.
Jesus Christ, healer of all, stay by our side in this time of uncertainty and sorrow.
Be with those who have died from the virus. May they be at rest with you in your eternal peace.
Be with the families of those who are sick or have died. As they worry and grieve, defend them from illness and despair. May they know your peace.
Be with the doctors, nurses, researchers and all medical professionals who seek to heal and help those affected and who put themselves at risk in the process. May they know your protection and peace.
Be with the leaders of all nations. Give them the foresight to act with charity and true concern for the well-being of the people they are meant to serve. Give them the wisdom to invest in long-term solutions that will help prepare for or prevent future outbreaks. May they know your peace, as they work together to achieve it on earth.
Whether we are home or abroad, surrounded by many people suffering from this illness or only a few, Jesus Christ, stay with us as we endure and mourn, persist and prepare. In place of our anxiety, give us your peace.
Jesus Christ, hear us and heal us.”
Amen.
From America Magazine (2 March 2020), by Kerry Weber
 
Father Sibichan Chacko