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The Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ June 2, 2013

You Give Them Something to Eat

Throughout the past weeks, we have been celebrating various aspects of our Catholic identity.W

are an Easter people: in Christ and with Christ, we rise to new life.We are a Spirit-filled people

empowered to bear witness to a diversity of gifts in one Spirit.We are created in the image of th

Trinity: our God is a loving communion of persons.Today, as we celebrate the feast of Corpu

Christi, we proclaim our identity as a Eucharistic people.We who receive the Body and Blood Christ are transformed to become Christs Body broken for others, his Blood poured out in love fo

all humanity.

Todays readings short and simple express that profound mystery. Abram offers a tithe t

Melchizedek, the priest of God most high; Paul recalls Jesus supreme gesture of love at the Las

Supper, the gift of his Body and Blood; and finally, Jesus multiplies the loaves and fishes, feedin

the multitudes from the meager supplies provided by the disciples.We look around us, and w

see the overwhelming needs of the world.We become discouraged, want to give up even befor

we start. And still, Jesus challenges us: you give them something to eat.He invites us to brin

forth the little we have, to share it generously. Then, lo and behold, he takes it and works miraclewith it.(This is something our food pantry volunteers experience on a regular basis!)

We are a people formed and shaped by the Eucharist.We are the hands, the feet, the presence

Jesus in the world. As we gather in the hall after the 11 a.m. Mass today, celebrating all th

volunteers who share their time and talents so generously within our parish, we will see the livin

presence of Christ in our midst: each member of the Body unique, precious, and irreplaceable

each contributing in his or her way to the common good.May each of us continue to bear visib

witness to Christs presence, as we become more fully the One we receive in communion: for w

are the Body of Christ!

When the sacred bread is broken/ All receive the Christ as one.By his love Christ is transforming / Though so many we are one;

All the scattered are united/ All the lonely welcomed home.

Wedding Anniversary MassMarried couples will be celebrated in a special way on Saturday, June 8th at the 4 p.m. mass. This mass

dedicated to ALL married couples, but especially to those celebrating special anniversaries this year (5, 10

15 and 50+). Couples married at St. Monicas over the past year are also invited. There will be a sma

reception after the mass. To participate in the mass, please sign up at the back of the church or call thparish office (514-481-0267) before June 4th. We also ask participating couples to please bring a photo

themselves. This will be put on display at the back of the church and returned to the couples after th

mass.

PASTORAL HOME CARE VISITORSThe St. Monica Pastoral Home Care Visitor team is in need of volunteers. Our ministry extends fro

communion visits to the sick and homebound, to helping seniors with decreased mobility make their wa

to Mass at the Henri-Bradet Residence and the Richardson Convalescent Hospital. Interested parishione

should contact Deacon Dennis through the parish office.

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Mass Intentions: June 2-9, 2013

June 1, 2013 Saturday, St. Justin

Martyr

4:00 Agnese, Martino &Antonio Gagliardi

The Family

June 2, 2013 Corpus Christi

8:30 In Loving MemoryJoseph Onesi, Luigi & Rosa Mammone, IsaMazzella, Chiara DiMarco, Emidio & EmerlindoPaliotti, Ugo & Dante Salvati, Maria & DomenicoAmbrosio, Edgardo Poce & Luigina Cicciarelli

11:00 Giacomo Fiori His Wife Berardina &Family

June 3, 2013 Monday, St. Charles

Lwanga& Companions

Antonietta &Vincenzo LaPosta

Concetta LaPosta

June 4, 2013 Tuesday, Weekday8:00 Linus Doyle Marion & Family

June 5, 2013 Wednesday, St. Boniface

8:00 Christina Knippling John & Claire WilkinsonJune 6, 2013 Thursday, Weekday

8:00 Giuseppe Fiori His wife & Family

June 7, 2013 Friday, The Sacred Heart

of Jesus

8:00 In thanksgiving Angelita Pealane

June 8, 2013 The Immaculate Heart of

Mary

4:00 Gionanni & PalmaFarinelli

Family & Friends

June 9, 2013 The 10th Suunday in

Ordinary Time

8:30 Antonio Bei His wife Gabriella & Family

11:00 In Loving Memory

Dorothy Rice, Leona Clarke, Mickey Laughlin

Your GenerosityThank you for your on-going support of our parish

Last weekends collection was $2,472.70

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FAITH FIRSTEGISTRATION

Faith First registration forms for the

2013-14 season are now available at

the entrances of the church, church haland rectory. All new, as well as

returning students must fill out a form

before August 15th and return it the

rectory to guarantee a spot. The cost o

the program is $70 for one child, $95

for 2 children and $110 for 3 or more

Please note that your child will not be

denied access to the program if you are

unable to pay the fee. For furtheinformation, please contact Jennie

Parsons-Armstrong at (514) 481-0267

or by email at

jennie.armstrong@bell.net.

THANK YOU FROM THEST. VINCENT DE PAUL

COMMITTEEThe St. Vincent de Paul committeewishes to thank St. Monica parishionersfor your ongoing patronage of our foodpantry project. You have been verygenerous in support of the food pantryand we greatly appreciate your backingBecause the needs for food assistanceare ongoing within our community, wehave decided to continue operating overthe summer months. Your prayers and

support are welcomed.

Diocesan Marriage PreparationFrom This Day Forward is a faith-based program offered at the Archdiocese of Montreal (2000Sherbrooke St. W.) on June 7, 8 and 9. To download pamphlet for more details, visithttp://www.diocesemontreal.org/en/services-resources/family-life/marriage.html. Contact the Deptfor Family Life at 514-925-4300, x219.