27TH Sunday of Ordinary Time VATICAN II: A CHURCH IN CONVERSATION

October 7, 2012

At the Vatican II seminar I attended last week, the keynote address was given by Dr. Richard Gaillardetz, Professor of Ecclesiology at Boston College: Building on Vatican II - Setting the Agenda for the Church of the 21st Century. In an article published in America magazine earlier this year, he indicates some important lessons we can learn from Vatican II as we confront new and pressing issues today: Many Catholics over 50 struggle with the realization that many younger Catholics, including younger priests, do not share their sense of indebtedness to the Second Vatican Council. I am convinced that we overlook the influence of the council at our peril. The councils enduring significance is not limited to the 16 documents it promulgated. There is much the church today can learn from a consideration of the actual conduct of the council. According to Dominican Father Yves Congar, councils manifest the fundamentally conciliar nature of the church itself. Councils are not merely juridical events, but a representation of the entire church. Thus, the key ecclesial dynamics that were at work at the council ought also to be present in the life of our church today. () Every ecumenical council manifests or puts on display, to some extent, what the church really is. What happens at ecumenical councils is more than the writing, debate, revision and approval of documents. At an ecumenical council, saints and sinners, the learned and the ignorant gather together. They share their faith, voice their concerns, pray, argue, gossip, forge alliances and compromises, enter into political intrigue, rise above that intrigue to discern the movements of the Spirit, worry about preserving the great tradition in which their identity is rooted, seek to understand the demands of the present moment and hope for a better future. That those who gather at a council carry lofty titles (Pope, cardinal, archbishop, theologian) should not distract us from the fact that, at heart, they are brothers and sisters in the faith, along with all other Catholic Christians. Their deliberations represent, in a dramatic form, what the church is called to be. Congar knew that a Council could not be held by writing (or on Facebook!). He insisted that it was necessary for the bishops to actually gather together, to deliberate as a body on the needs and concerns of the church. There were crucial ecclesial dynamics that could come into play only if the bishops were allowed the opportunity for genuine and free deliberation and discernment. At Vatican II, these dynamics were: catholicity of dialogue, an attitude of humble learning, and openness to the world. (To be continued next week!) Mass of the Anointing of the Sick The annual Mass of the Anointing of the Sick will take place Saturday, October 20 at 4:00 p.m. This sacrament is intended for the elderly and those suffering from chronic disease. Those wishing to receive this special sacrament are asked to sign up ahead of time. Sign-up sheets have been placed at the back of the church. Alternately, please call the parish office (514-481-0267) to sign-up. Transportation will be provided, if needed. S. Messa Unzione Degli Ammalati La S.Messa annuale, lunzione degli ammalati, avr luogo Sabato, 20 ottobre alle ore 4:00 PM. Invitiamo coloro che desiderano ricevere questo sacramento a scrivere il loro nome sui fogli posti alluscita della chiesa o a telefonare allufficio parrocchiale (514481-0267) Si necessario, si provveder al trasporto. Sept. 22-23rd going until the weekend of Oct. 6-7. We are in desperate need of the following items: Pasta, pasta sauce, soup, canned tuna/salmon, peanut butter, canned fruit, bread, canned vegetables. Thank you for your generosity! Celebrating Our Volunteers All volunteers, in whatever capacity you have given of your time to contribute to the life of our parish, are invited to a thank you reception. This reception will take place Friday, October 19th, 6pm-9pm. We are looking forward to enjoying this evening with all of our most appreciated volunteers. THIS IS YOUR VERY LAST CHANCE! Get your ticket(s) quickly as the draw for the $1,000.00 cash will take place on Sunday October 7th following the 11:00 am mass. All are welcome down in the hall for the draw. LITURGY COMMITTEE The liturgy committee will meet on Saturday October 13th at 9:00 am in the Rectory. All members are asked to please attend.

St. Monica Community Food Pantry Food Drive

To help us restock the Food Pantry shelves, we will be holding a food drive beginning the weekend of

Mass Intentions for October 7 14, 2012

October 6, 2012 4:00 George Brabant Giuseppe Fiori Roland & Mariette Quintal October 7, 2012 The Loving Memory Society Rosalino Sparapani Joseph Onesi Cecilia Holdbrook October 8, 2012 The Intentions of Nives & Maudo Degano & Family Linus Doyle October 9, 2012 Lorenzo & Anna Forlini Sanda Onesi October 10, 2012 George Brabant Michael Scole October 11, 2012 Lucia & Leonardo Ciampini October 12, 2012 Michele Pavia Dolindo Nepi October 13, 2012 Vincenzo, Antonietta, Antonio & Marianna LaPosta Winston & Mariette Oke & Son John Walter (Mickie) Laughlin October 14, 2012 Alba Paliotti John & Mildred Liston Ettore Lanni Giacomo Fiori Vincenzo Saluzzi Mr. & Mrs. Domenico Ambrosio Bl. Marie-Rose Durocher The Brabant Family His Wife & Family Louise Oke The 27th Sunday In Ordinary Time Maria & Family Ida Onesi & Family The Family Monday, Thanksgiving The Saldanha Family His wife Marion & Family Tuesday, Weekday The Family Emidia Sparapani Wednesday, Weekday The Brabant Family Bruce & Teresa Kerr Thursday, Weekday Emilia Ciampini & Family Friday, Weekday Settimia Onesi & Family Maddalina Nepi Our Lady's Saturday Concetta LaPosta Louise Oke Mary Maloney The 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time The Paliotti Family & Friends The Family Virginia Lanni & Family His Wife Berardina & Family Maddalena Saluzzi & Family Their Son & Family

ADULT FAITH ENRICHMENT UPCOMING EVENTS

Vatican II: The Faithful Revolution Fr. Raymond Lafontaine and Ms. Catherine Cherry will present the second session of the Vatican II The Faithful Revolution series on Wednesday, October 10th from 7 to 9 p.m. in the parish hall. All are welcome! Enhancing and Ensuring Quality of Life as You Age You are invited to join guest speaker, Ms. MarieClaude Gigure, on Tuesday, October 16th from 1:30 to 3:15 pm in the parish hall. Ms. Gigure will explore with us the importance of knowing about the resources available to us that will ensure our physical, emotional and spiritual wellbeing as we age. Please register by October 12th. Coffee and Conversation The Positive Approach Monika Berintan and Anna Diodati look forward to welcoming you to the first session of our Coffee and Conversation series on Positive Discipline. Join us on Sunday, October 21st, from 10-10:50 a.m., in the rectory. Please register by October 18th. Please refer to www.stmonica.ca and the posters at the Church entrances for additional information. To register, kindly use the appropriate sign-up sheets at the main church entrance or contact Anna at the office. RANEE LEE BENEFIT CONCERT The RANEE LEE benefit concert is scheduled for Saturday, November 24th, 2012. Tickets will go on sale next weekend (October 13 & 14th). You can begin to reserve tickets ahead of time by contacting Odette at the office or at odettequenneville@hotmail.ca. So book the date, spread the word, gather your friends, and reserve a table of 4, 8 or 10. SPACE IS LIMITED. All proceeds will go towards our ongoing Hall Renovations Fundraising efforts. Volunteer Drivers Needed for the Mass of the Anointing Volunteers are needed to drive parishioners who will be attending the Mass of the Anointing on October 20 at 4:00 p.m. If you are able to perform this service, please sign up at the back of the church or call the parish office (514-4810267).

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Thank you for supporting your parish Last weeks collection was: $2,874.85 Hall Renovation Fund: $3,820.00 (Including raffle)