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Missionary Shift of Christian Communities
The Catholic Church in Montreal launched last September a “construction” initiative meant to build vibrant, mission-driven parish communities. By 2021, the archdiocese expects to have an action plan ready to help the Catholic Church in Montreal make what the Quebec bishops are calling a “missionary shift”.
The readiness to do so stems from the bishops’ 2016 pastoral manifesto, The Missionary Shift of Christian Communities, which was a response to Pope Francis’ apostolic exhortation on the New Evangelization, The Joy of the Gospel. The Communications team is pleased to hereby present a summary.
“Montreal is missionary territory…and it is time to rebuild, to transform, to be renewed” says the archbishop, Christian Lépine. “In the past, the mission of evangelization took place elsewhere, not here”, he notes. “Now it is here”, he says. “I believe that is a good thing because to be on a mission in in the very nature of the Church, in its DNA”.
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Around the Diocese
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December 6
The Office for English Pastoral Services in collaboration with the Dominican Pastoral Institute invites you to one day of formation. A Welcoming Community” aims at fostering a culture of hospitality and welcome within our communities towards clergy, religious sisters, and other collaborators in pastoral ministry from outside Quebec. This formation is open to all members of receiving communities and will take place early in the new year(2020) at St. John Fisher Parish (120 Avenue Summerhill, Pointe-Claire, QC H9R 2L7)Read More -
November 27Our annual food drive is a special time of the year for everyone to get together in order to help the less fortunate families of our region. We need drivers and helpers! Roxboro East Sector: Saturday, December 7 with the Optimist Club Roxboro with their volunteers will collect door-to-door (am) and delivery (pm). For info contact Diane Poirier at cwp@videotron.ca West Side sector (Pierrefonds): Organized by the parish, in collaboration with the Maronite community. Saturday, December 7: delivery of information sheets Saturday, December 14: door-to-door collection The gathering will take place at 9:45 a.m. at St. David Church (12450 Gascon, Pierrefonds, H8Z 1S2) both days. For info contact Karmen Chan at guignoleesaintdavidfooddrive@gmail.com Welcome to everyone who wants to help!Read More
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November 27
If you are a strong, energetic man or woman, the Nazareth Community can use your help! We need a volunteer to accompany our driver on Tuesdays from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. to pick up our weekly food donations. Lunch would be provided! A great way to meet some wonderful people and be a part of the community. For more information please contact Jessie: 514-933-6916 ext.5 or jessie.nazarethcommunity@gmail.comRead More -
November 27
This year, to raise funds for the 2020 National Convention, the Catholic Woman’s league offers you the opportunity to have your Christmas tree delivered to your home. For a fee ranging from $40 to $79, taxes and delivery included, depending on the size and quality chosen, you will receive your Christmas tree directly at home. In doing so, a refund for each purchase will be given to the foundation. To buy your tree, simply go to www.merryeasychristmas.com and enter the promotional code: 2019cwl. For more information, contact financement@bosapin.com or 1-855-434-3520-ext. 701.Read More -
November 26
This Christmas we are launching a campaign to provide shoes for children who are suffering from painful soil-dwelling parasites called jiggers. They infect the feet making walking difficult and can lead to gangrene, even death if untreated. After treatment of the condition, a donated pair of shoes will help prevent re-infestation. Our goal is 300 shoes! To learn more about this project visit our website at www.suitcasesforafrica.com. For more info contact Darlene at darlene.anderson53@gmail.com or the office at 514-457-3896 or office@corpuschristiparish.ca. Thank you for caring!Read More -
November 25
Enjoy your holiday shopping just a little more with Bubbles & Sparkles! This Sacred Heart School of Montreal Holiday Market is open Friday, December 6 from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturday, December 7 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (3635 Atwater Ave., Montreal, H3H 1B3). Due to construction, parking is available at 2065 Sherbrooke Street West, Lot P9, or on nearby streets. Proceeds to support The Sacred Heart School of Montreal's Capital Campaign and Ariana’s Sparkle Initiative, which recently introduced a new makeup collection that benefits Ray of Light Canada, from which 50% of sales is donated to Autism Speaks Canada and . Learn more at www.sacredheart.qc.caRead More
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