Christmas season mass times

our Holiday Mass times

Here they are! 

Invite your visiting family and friends to celebrate!

All ages!

Visiting the Montreal area??  - join in the celebrations!!

Christmas Eve,

Saturday Dec. 24th at 8 pm -

with live Christmas music starting @7:30pm

Christmas Day,

Sunday, Dec. 25th at 9:30 am

Please note that this week (for December 29) , there will be no Thursday mass at 9:30am.

These will resume the following week.

New Year's Day,

Sunday, January 1st at 9:30 am

Movie afternoon out - "The Way" ...this Friday

 A few of us are going to see the movie The Way at the AMC downtown.

It's about the pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostella and stars Martin Sheen.

http://theway-themovie.com/

We'll meet at the theatre at the forum benches around 03:15. 

After we plan to go somewhere nearby and discuss the movie.

You are welcome to join us.

where:  the AMC cinemas (at the former Montreal Forum,  Atwater/Ste-Catherine).

when: Friday, November 18, showtime at 3:50pm.

contact Warden Linda M. for more info.

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Christmas Bazaar – this Saturday!

Come treasure hunt for old and new items: books, linens, toys, knitted goods, tools,  etc.


this Saturday - Nov. 12
9am - 3pm
with light lunch served (between 11:30 and 1:30)
+ fun raffle prizes +++
or just come to hang out!




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Celebrating, Giving Thanks and Looking Forward!

On Saturday Oct. 1^st a Mass of Thanksgiving was held to celebrate the 55^th anniversary of the founding of our Parish, presided by Msgr. Dicaire , our Auxillary Bishop and concelebrated by our parish priests.

This was followed by a delicious Roast Beef Dinner with all the trimmings!

Thank you so much to Mr. and Mrs. Taylor for organizing this wonderful event and to everyone who made it such a success!

This parish was built by many parishioners, some still with us but many who have gone before us. On Sunday Oct 2nd, during a special Mass for all deceased members of our parish we had the opportunity to hear from the families of Brian Powers, Michael Neysmith and Dr. Lorne Cassidy, three men who gave so much to our community. 

Our younger generation was also there: the children’s choir sang beautifully!

Now is the time to dream about what the future holds for our parish community.

On the occasion of his feast day, may we be inspired by these words of St. Francis of Assisi, our patron saint.

"Start by doing what's necessary; then do what's possible; and suddenly you are doing the impossible" - St. Francis of Assisi

 

Picnic!

Old-Fashioned Picnic in the Garden Behind the Church 

When? August 28th, right after Mass 

Everyone brings their own food and drinks... and games! 
Does anyone want to plan some games for all? 
Maybe bring some desserts to share?


And are you a pro at preparing corn?   ...Then please let the wardens know because they will support your efforts - it's the perfect time of year to think of sharing this delicious treat! 

The wardens will set up some tables and chairs, but you might find it fun to bring a picnic blanket to lounge on too! 

Any other ideas to make this a fun summer community activity? 

leave a comment at http://stfrancis-stlambert.blogspot.com/  
or contact the office at (450) 671-6149 
or email stfrancis.stlambert@gmail.com 

Emerald City!

Emerald?, yes emerald!
St. Francis of Assisi parish will begin celebrating it's emerald anniversary (that's the 55th year)
in October. (we've come a long way since say, our cotton - 2nd anniversary)


55 years - and we've only just begun!

some events already planned:
October 1st - a special Mass  followed by a community supper.
December 11th - we will host the Gift of Music ecumenical Christmas concert.


Everyone is encouraged to share ideas on how we can celebrate the past, present and future of our parish community!
In September - we will collect everyones' ideas - in the meantime feel free to share comments via this blog.
http://stfrancis-stlambert.blogspot.com/ 

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TWO fun events coming up at St. Francis

Coffeehouse-style Variety Talent Show & Parishioners’ Breakfast 

Coffeehouse: 
this Sunday May 1^st, 2:30 pm 
    FreeWill donation and blind soup-tasting contest, and more! 
      All proceeds support the Stone Soup Ministry which makes and then delivers soup with a   friendly visit! 

Parishioners’ Breakfast: 
May 15^th after Mass 
   Tickets $10 ($5 for children under 12) 
A great chance to get together, buy tickets in advance! 


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Triduum & Easter @ St. Francis

Welcome visiting family and friends!

Holy Thursday - 7:30pm
Good Friday - 3pm
Easter Vigil - 8pm

Easter Sunday - 9:30am

something New for Lent this year...

...A social justice activity for all ages!

Supper followed by a short liturgy and then breaking into groups:

Brian McDonough from the Social Justice office at the Archdiocese of Montreal will be the guest speaker for the adults.  http://theology.concordia.ca/faculty/mcdonough.php

Cory & Diane (pastoral agents) will provide activities for children and youth.

The session will last for one hour followed by a closing prayer all together                                                        ...We expect to have everyone on their way home by 8:30 pm.

Where is it?

 at Centre Romeo Patenaude, 135 Haendel, Candiac (Highway 132, Exit 44)
google map to Centre Patenaude

When is it? 

Friday, March 25th   at 6:30 pm

How to participate? There is no cost involved, but you MUST SIGN-UP at St. Francis by this Sunday at the latest. Call or email the office if you need more info.

(see contact info at above right corner ) 

Ash Wednesday

St. Francis is hosting an Ecumenical celebration for Ash Wednesday...March 9th (7:30pm)


We are welcoming several south shore area churches who will participate:

St. Andrew’s Presbyterian 

St. Barnabas Anglican 

St. Lambert United 
Good Shepherd Lutheran 

Join us as we begin the season of Lent.  

 A chance to celebrate along with and meet our Christian neighbours!

Week of the Word 2011

There are all sorts of fun activities this week for those who want to learn more about Scripture.

Right here at St. Francis, our choir has a special sing-along planned this Thursday at 7:30 pm (Feb 3).

Come sing the Word or just listen to an hour of our favourite songs - then join us for some delicious refreshments!

And if speaking of treats has got you hungry, you might also enjoy this event at 

St. Gabriel’s Parish 5070 Gilbert, St. Hubert...

Taste and See the Words of Scripture 

Saturday, February 5^th, 5:00 pm  Come prepare and share a simple meal, hunting for ingredients in the pages of your Bible.  Recipes and ingredients are supplied.  Bring Bibles, rolling pins and aprons.   

Spaces limited, RSVP.

St. Gabriel’s Parish 5070 Gilbert, St. Hubert, leave a message at 450-656-1157 

   or Email:  maryannbresba@hotmail.com

For more information, see the diocesan website: www.dsjl.org