st. monica's 2013-14 brochure
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THE PASTORAL TEAM
Fr. Raymond Lafontaine, Pastor
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Fr. Adelchi Bertoli, Assistant
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Deacon Richard Haber, MD
Baptismal Team Coordinator
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Deacon Dennis Stimpson
Coordinator, Pastoral Home Care and
St. Monica’s Food Pantry
Ms. Anna Diodati Pastoral Associate
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Ms. Odette Quenneville Pastoral Associate
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Ms. Jennie Parsons-Armstrong
Parish Catechetical Leader
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Office Hours: Monday to Thursday, 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM
1:30 PM to 3:30 PM
...or by appointment
Ms. Elizabeth Liautaud - Secretary
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**We gratefully acknowledge
Mr. Bob Berran for permission to use his
“Smiling Jesus” painting on the front cover
(www.bobberran.com)
COFFEE AND CONVERSATION
With Monika Berintan and Anna Diodati
An opportunity for parents to gather
together to discuss parenting issues
while their children attend Faith
First classes. This year we will
view and discuss the 9 session
course, “Boundaries with Kids: How Healthy
Boundaries Grow Healthy Children”, where
Henry Cloud and John Townsend teach us
how to instill the kind of character in our children that will help them lead fulfilling
adult lives. Babysitting, snacks and activities
will be provided for preschool aged children.
Sundays, 10:00-10:50 AM
2013: Oct. 20, Nov. 3, 17 & Dec. 1
2014: Jan. 12, 26, Feb. 9, 23, & March 16
St. Monica’s Parish Rectory
VIDEO DIVINA
MEETING JESUS AT THE MOVIES
Fr. Raymond offers us an opportunity to view
and discuss contemporary films that address
issues of faith, spirituality, and culture.
The 2013-14 film series will focus
both on portrayals of the historical
Jesus and on “Christ figures” whose
lives reflect the person and mission
of Jesus. Please join us in this
experience of “reel” faith!
Friday evenings, 7:00-
9:30 PM
2013: Oct. 4, Nov. 8, Dec. 6
2014: Jan. 10, March 7, April 11
St. Monica’s Parish Rectory
LENTEN PARISH MISSION
JOURNEY TO JOY
A Lenten series of reflections on simplicity,gratitude and generosity as a path to deep
spiritual joy. Richard Boileau, long-standing
member of the Secular Franciscan Order, will
lead us on a journey within to the true self, to
God and to others in light of the example of
St. Francis of Assisi.
Introduction to the Mission:
Saturday, March 29, 2014,
4:00 PM Mass, andSunday, March 30, 2014,
8:30 and 11:00 AM Masses
Mission Dates: (3 evenings) Mon., March 31 to Wed., April 2, 2014
From 7:00 – 9:00 PM
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(A freewill offering will be gratefully accepted)
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RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION
OF ADULTS (R.C.I.A.)
If you have been away from the churchand desire to renew your faith
If you are Catholic but have notcompleted your Sacramental Initiation(Baptism, Eucharist, Confirmation)
If you are worshipping with us anddesire to enter into Full Communionwith the Catholic Church
If you are from a different faith back-ground and desire to know more aboutthe Catholic Church
We invite you to contact Glenda Cadoganthrough the parish office at (514) 481-0267
for information about our program. The group will meet on Wednesdays at 7 PM in
the rectory, beginning September 25, 2013.
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GOD WANTS ME TO BE JOYFUL?
… REALLY?
What does it mean to be joy-filled? What do theScriptures teach us about
how to find true joy inour lives – even when times are tough?Pastor Nita Kotiuga will explore with us
some key biblical passages on joy which
can be directly applied to our own lives.
Wednesday, January 22, 20147:15-9:00 PM
St. Monica’s Parish Hall
GOD’S CALL TO ME:
ABUNDANT LIFE!!
Fuel up your Energy andRaise Your Life!
When you are living unconsciously and
without purpose, life can seem over-whelming. You lack energy, feel irritated,anxious and stuck. But, there is a way
out!
Theresa Murphy
will equip you withthe necessary tools that will help you to
break through the cycle of negativity, andembrace the abundant life that is your call
as God's child.
Wednesday, April 30, 2014
7:15-9:00 PMSt. Monica’s Parish Hall
FAITH CAFÉS
CATHOLIC ADULT
FAITH EDUCATION
Afternoon Café
WISDOM YEARS: THE HUMAN AND
SPIRITUAL JOURNEY OF AGING
We often associate the aging
process with diminishment and
letting go. What opportunitiesfor growth and deepening –
psychological, spiritual, and
human – do the “wisdom years”open up for us? Thomas Francoeur, Ph.D.
and Sr. Mary-Ellen Francoeur, Ph.D. bringa wealth of professio nal exper tise a nd
personal witness to these vital questions.
Tuesday, October 15, 2013
1:30-3:15 PM
St. Monica’s Parish Hall
Evening Cafés
ENCOUNTERING JESUS IN THE
POOR AND THE MARGINALIZED
How did Jesus respond to
persons on the margins of
society? How does hisexample invi te us to
reconsider the way welook upon the poor and those living “on the
edge”? What can we do together to follow
Jesus’ example? Join Brian McDonoughas he leads us in our exploration of this
privileged meeting- place with the Lord.
Thursday, November 21, 2013
7:15-9:00 PM
St. Monica’s Parish Hall
DISCOVERING THE BIBLE:A USER FRIENDLY GUIDE
Why do we have a Bible? Do we need it?Why is it called “The Word of God”? How
did it take shape? How did the Good News
spread, and who are the people who wrote itdown? Margaret Million, Ph.D., Bible
scholar and teacher, will
guide us through a 6 -week introduction to the Bible that
will make “The Word of
God” ever more accessibleand meaningful to us. Do
you have questions concerning the Bible?Maybe we can find the answers together!
Wednesday EveningsOct. 9, 16, 23, and 30
and Nov. 6 and 13, 2013
7:00-9:00 PMSt. Monica’s Parish Hall
(A freewill offering will be gratefully accepted )
EXPERIENCING THE LIVING WORDTHROUGH THE GOSPEL OF JOHN
Join us for a unique opportunity to develop a
deeper knowledge and appreciation of theScriptures. Pastor Brent Walker will lead us in
a 6-week Bible study of the Gospel of Johnwhere we will take a closer look at specificscripture passages and how
they invite us to experience the
presence of Christ.
Wednesday Evenings Jan. 29, Feb. 5, 12, 19, 26,
and March 12, 20147:00-9:00 PM
St. Monica’s Parish Hall
(A freewill offering will be gratefully accepted )
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CONTEMPLATIVE PRAYER GROUP
St. Monica’s Contemplative Prayer Groupmeets every Tuesday evening at 7 PM inthe parish rectory. We listen to a talk on
the spiritual journey, and then meditatetogether for up to half an hour. Please joinus!
For information, please contact Audrey Booth or Pat Brabant
through the office at (514) 481-0267