The 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time (C)

St. Monicas Parish

November 9/10, 2013

CATHOLIC FUNERALS: A REFLECTION

Last Sunday, we were privileged to welcome back the families and loved ones of over 40 parishioners who have died in the last year. We remembered their loved ones and surrounded them with the prayer of the Church. Christian faith affirms that death is not the end. Life is changed, not ended. Through its funeral rites, the Church commends the dead to Gods merciful love, and brings hope and consolation to the living. Christian hope faces the reality of death and the anguish of grief but trusts confidently that the power of death has been vanquished by Jesus, the Risen Lord. As a Church family, we gather to pray for the deceased. We offer the support and consolation of our faith in the Resurrection to the family and loved ones of the departed brother or sister. The Church has a long tradition of celebrating the funeral rituals in the parish church. This begins with a Prayer Vigil, usually held at the funeral home. It continues with the celebration of the Funeral Mass, held in the parish church in the presence of the body. (When cremation happens before the funeral Mass, the urn with the ashes of the deceased is brought to the church.) The rite concludes with the procession to the cemetery for the rite of Christian burial. Exceptionally, circumstances may require that the Catholic funeral service be held in a funeral home chapel. It is important to note that in this case, only a liturgy of the Word is conducted. There is no Mass or distribution of Holy Communion. Practicing Catholics, to whom the sacraments and belonging to their parish have been very important, usually desire the complete funeral rites of the church. If you have not already done so, please communicate to your loved ones your wishes. Include it in your will. If you have prearrangements with a funeral home, confirm that the package you have selected includes a funeral Mass in church, if that is your desire. At the time of the death of a loved one, the parish team is always willing to assist families in making these important decisions. Please contact us, so that we can help you in any way we can.

Special Thanks to the Artist of the Smiling Jesus Painting

We at St. Monicas Parish gratefully acknowledge Mr. Bob Berran for permission to use his Smiling Jesus painting on our brochure and website this year. His beautiful painting also graces our sanctuary, and portrays so well our theme of Jesus: Meeting Him in the Word and in our Daily Lives. If you would like to purchase a copy of the Smiling Jesus painting in wallet size or larger formats, please visit his website at www.bobberran.com or contact Anna at (514) 481-0267 for further details and ordering information.

ST. MONICAS SKATE-A-THON

The 3 Annual Skate-A-Thon in support of the Food Pantry is taking place on Saturday, November 23rd from 11:30am to 1:00pm at the Loyola Arena. Pledge sheets are available at the back of the church. For further information please contact Deacon Dennis or Jennie Parsons-Armstrong at 514 481-0267.
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WE REMEMBER - NOVEMBER 11 - THANK YOU

Adult Faith Enrichment

The dedication of the Lateran Basilica Giovanni & Palma Farinelli Family & Friends Sunday, Nov. 10 32nd Sunday Ordinary Time Colombo & Emma Salvati The Salvati Family Saturday, Nov. 9

4:00

Coffee and Conversation Children Need Parents with Boundaries

In this session, we will observe how our childrens behavior is a response to their environment, and how they take their cues from us! We will look at 3 ways that we can influence our children to develop boundaries, and we will explore 5 obstacles that keep us from teaching them boundaries. Join us on Sunday, November 17, from 10 to 10:50 am, in the rectory dining room. Please register by November 15.

8:30

11:00 In Loving Memory: Giacomo Fiori, Joseph Onesi, Luigi & Rosa Mammone, Anna Maria Fiori, Iole Fantuzi, Santa Mattei, Aiello & Lonardo Family, Jean Pratte. Monday, Nov. 11 St. Martin of Tours 8:00 Agnese Martino & Antonio The Family Gagliardi Tuesday, Nov. 12 St. Josaphat 8:00 Italo Falcone (9th Ann.) Luisa & Angelo Falcone Italo & Anna Mariani Wed., Nov. 13 Weekday 8:00 Anna & Lorenzo Forlini Luisa Forlini 8:00 Thursday, Nov. 14 Luigi & Angela Cipriani Weekday Lina Spinelli

Discovering the Bible: A User Friendly Guide

Why do we have a Bible? Do we need it? How did it take shape? Who are the people who wrote it down? Dr.Margaret Million,Ph.D is still with us for one more week, so please join us Wednesday evening, November 13 from 7 to 9 p.m. in the parish hall. Do you have questions about the Bible? Maybe we can find the answers together!

Friday, Nov. 15 Weekday 8:00 Carmine & Antonietta Lina Spinelli DeSanti Saturday, Nov. 16 Our Ladys Saturday 4:00 Vincent Tedeschi His Wife & Family Sunday, Nov. 17 33rd Sunday Ordinary Time 8:30 In Loving Memory: Isa Mazzella, Santa Mattei, Edgardo Poco & Luigina Ciccarelli, Lucille Wong, Bruno Fiori, Lorenzo Michetti, Deceased members of Michetti Family 11:00 Deceased members of the Maria & Family Sparapani Family Your Generosity
Thank you for your on-going support of our parish Last weekends collection was $3,642.75 and the Maintenance collection totalled $1,406.00

Encountering Jesus in the Poor and the Marginalized

How did Jesus respond to persons on the margins of society? How does His example invite us to reconsider the way we look upon the poor and those living on the edge? What can we do together to follow Jesus example? Brian McDonough will lead us in our exploration of these important questions concerning this privileged meeting-place with the Lord on Thursday, November 21 from 7:15 to 9:00 pm in the parish hall. Please register by November 18. Please refer to our website and the posters at the Church entrances for additional information. If registration is required, kindly use the appropriate sign-up sheets at the main church entrance or contact Anna at the office 514-481-0267.

WHO ARE YOU?

Are you using donation box #367? If so, please call the parish office at 514-481-0267 and give us your name and address so that when the time comes, we will be able to issue a tax receipt to you. Thank you.

SPECIAL COLLECTION NEXT WEEKEND NOVEMBER 16/17 FOR CHRISTMAS BASKETS

FAITH & JUSTICE MEETING Monday, November 11, 7:00 p.m. in the Rectory.