29TH Sunday of Ordinary Time VATICAN II AT 50: INSPIRED AWAKENING VATICAN II AT 50: HUMAN DIGNITY

October 21, 2012

One of the most important insights to emerge from the Council was the inalienable dignity of each human person as the cornerstone of Catholic social teaching. All of the Churchs work for justice and human development is rooted in this principle. Human persons are always to be respected, and never treated as a means to an end, whether social, economic, or political. Because the God in whose image we are created is a Trinitarian God, a community of persons, we are social beings: our dignity is realized not just by focusing on individual rights and freedoms, but by the many levels of belonging which mark us: for each of us belongs to a family, a culture, a nation, to a global humanity. As well, we belong uniquely to God, who has called us together in the Church to be his Body, his living presence in the world.
Two documents of the Council explicitly develop this theme. In the Declaration on Religious Freedom, Dignitatis Humanae, we read: This Vatican Council declares that the human person has a right to religious freedom. This freedom means that all persons are to be immune from coercion, such that no one is to be forced to act in a manner contrary to his own beliefs, whether privately or publicly, whether alone or in association with others, within due limits. The council further declares that the right to religious freedom has its foundation in the very dignity of the human person, as this dignity is known through the revealed word of God and by reason itself. This right of the human person to religious freedom is to be recognized in the constitutional law whereby society is governed. It is to become a civil right. (DH #2)

The Pastoral Constitution on the Church in the Modern World, Gaudium et Spes, begins with these stirring words: The joys and the hopes, the griefs and the anxieties of men and women of this age, especially those who are poor or in any way afflicted, these are the joys and hopes, the griefs and anxieties, of the followers of Christ. Indeed, nothing genuinely human fails to raise an echo in their hearts. In this text, addressed to all people of good will, the Church chooses a path of dialogue with the world. It affirms the dignity of each human person: endowed with reason, conscience, and freedom. It affirms the commitment of the church to the cause of justice and peace for all of humanity. It then addresses the various areas of our common life marriage and the family, culture, economic development, social and political life, the pursuit of peace in which the drama of human dignity and freedom is played out. Our faith does make a difference in the world!!. RANEE LEE BENEFIT CONCERT Tickets are now on sale for the RANEE LEE benefit concert scheduled for Saturday November 24th, 2012. Tickets are $35.00 in advance or $40.00 at the door. But there are limited tickets so dont miss out on this wonderful evening of music and song. Book the date, spread the word, gather your friends, and reserve a table of 4, 8 or 10. Tickets will be available following all weekend masses. All proceeds go towards our ongoing Hall Renovations Fundraising efforts. MASS OF THE ANOINTING OF THE SICK The annual Mass of the Anointing of the Sick will take place next Saturday, October 20 at 4:00 p.m. Those wishing to receive this 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. Transportation is available, if needed. NO MORE CLOTHING DONATIONS, PLEASE Please note that St. Monicas can no longer accept clothing donations. We have neither the space nor the manpower. Any donations left are, by necessity, thrown away. Please bring your clothing to Renaissance (see renaissancequebec.ca for locations) FOOD PANTRY FAMILY SKATE-A-THON Our 2nd Annual Family Skate-a-Thon on behalf of our Food Pantry will be held on October 27th from 10 am to 11:30 am at the Loyola Arena. Pledge forms are available at the back of the church. For further information, please contact Deacon Dennis or Jennie Parsons-Armstrong at the rectory. The Winning Numbers Our raffle was a huge success and due to your generosity we were able to raise $7,140.00 towards the Hall Renovations. Thank you to all of you who purchased tickets and who helped in the sale of tickets. Your efforts indeed did make a difference! The following tickets numbers were drawn and the winners are: ticket # 0346 1st Prize $1,000.00 cash ticket # 0224 2nd Prize Dinner for four ticket # 0498 3rd Prize Gift Basket ticket # 0389 4th Prize Swarovski Broach ticket # 0596 5th Prize certificate Salon Mila ticket # 0093 6th Prize Set of Bookends ticket # 0098 7th Prize Certificate Caf Mauro 8th Prize Basket of Chocolates ticket # 0640 Congratulations to all our winners. To claim your prize, please bring your ticket to the parish office. Thank you for supporting your parish Last weeks collection was: $3,352.96 Hall Renovation Fund: $687.40 (Including raffle)

Mass Intentions for October 21 to 30, 2012

4:00 October 20, 2012 Anita Mathieu Julia Pierre Walter (Mickie) Laughlin October 21, 2012 Stanislawa Trousz Luigina Cicciarelli Sr. Ann Murphy, SNJM Fioravanti Rotiroti Leonardo Ricciardi Justina & Giuseppe Mincone October 22, 2012
The Intentions of Ralph Pinto

Adult Faith Enrichment Upcoming events

Vatican II: The Faithful Revolution Fr. Raymond Lafontaine and Ms. Catherine Cherry will present the fourth session of the Vatican II The Faithful Revolution series on Wednesday, October 24 from 7 to 9 p.m. in the parish hall. Video Divina Fr. Raymond will present the movie La Neuvaine on Friday, November 2 at 7 p.m. in the parish hall. Join him for this inspirational movie, followed by stimulating discussion. Coffee and Conversation Kind and Firm Positive Time Out We will learn about two important positive discipline tools, and the Five Criteria for positive discipline. Join us on Sunday, November 4, from 1010:50 a.m., in the rectory. Please register by November 1. Contemplative Prayer Workshop Fr. Gerry Westphal will be our guide for this 6session spiritual journey from the head to the heart that will include the teaching and practice of contemplative prayer. Join us on Tuesday evenings, November 6, 13, 20, 27, and December 4 and 11, from 7 to 9 pm in the parish rectory. Please register by November 2. The Path We All Walk You are invited to join guest speaker, Ms. Jane Blanchard on Wednesday, November 7 from 7:15 to 9:00 pm in the parish hall. Ms. Blanchard will address the topic of coping with the grief of a loved ones passing. Please register by November 2.
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.

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Leo Murphy October 23, 2012 Luigi & Antonio Onesi

Theresa, Kevin & Julian Rooney

October 24, 2012 8:00 Dino Grotto October 25, 2012 St. Antonio, Padre Pio & La Madonna Della Libera October 26, 2012 Dorothy Rice October 27, 2012 Giovanna, Pietro, Americo & Argeo Forlini
Luigi Sparapani & Angelo Caucci The Intentions of Irene Siderenico

Our Lady's Saturday Jay & Louise Louise Oke Connie McLaughlin The 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time His Brother Poce Pam Rosa Salvati & Family The Rotiroti Family His Wife The Ambrosio Family Monday, Weekday The Saldanha Family Marioin Doyle & Family Tuesday, Weekday Settimia Onesi & Family The Family Wednesday, Weekday The Saldanha Family His Wife & Family Thursday, Weekday Giuseppina Lalla Friday, Weekday The Pastoral Home Care Visitors Our Lady's Saturday Vincenzina & Michele Ferrara Teresa Caucci Franca & Family Louise Oke The 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time Gabriella Bei Marisa & Ferdinand Antenucci Her Daughter His Wife & Family Settimia Onesi & Family

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Aniello & Pasquale D'Addio The Deceased Members of the Oke Family October 28, 2012 8:30 Antonio Bei Giuseppe & Angelo Caucci Clementina Marchei James McCadden Sanda Onesi

ST MONICAS SOCIAL COMMITTEE Would you like to be part of St. Monicas Social Committee and help organize and coordinate events for the life of our community? If so, please call Odette at (514) 701-1559 or at odettequenneville@hotmail.ca. St. Monicas first social event in the new hall will be the Ranee Lee concert. So, if you would like to help, meet new people and help build the life of the community, then this committee is for you. I look forward to hearing from you soon. God bless..

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