MARGUERITE BOUGEOYS – FEAST DAY JANUARY 12TH CELEBRATION OF THE EUCHARIST th th th th Marguerite is often referred to as the ‘Mother of the Colony’ for her contributions to the establishment of Ville-Marie, the Saturday, January 6 and Sunday, January 7 , 2018 WHAT'S GOING ON JANUARY 7 - 13 , 2018 EPIPHANY OF THE LORD place we know today as . Born in France in 1620, Marguerite crossed the Atlantic in 1653 to join in the colonizing 5:00 p.m. Stewart Glover by Maureen Glover & family MONDAY 9:30 am Widow(er)’s Fr. McEntee Rm. efforts begun by Monsieur de Maisonneuve. Her mandate was to develop educational opportunities for aboriginal children 9:00 a.m. Michel Floriant by his wife Maria Support Group and for the families of the French settlers in Ville-Marie. Marguerite received the help of Jeanne Mance, founder of the 11:00 a.m. For the People of the Parish 1:00 pm Bridge Group Parish Hall Hôtel-Dieu Hospital. Other women joined her and the group formed an institute of uncloistered sisters, the Congrégation 7:00 pm Pastoral Council Boardroom Notre-Dame. Marguerite and her companions took on many roles, including teaching, introducing vocational courses for Mon. Jan. 8th Baptism of the Lord TUESDAY 6:00 pm Children's Choir Church youth and assisting couples preparing for marriage. She resisted Church pressure to change her community to a cloistered 9:00 a.m. For the Souls in Purgatory 7:00 pm Youth Group Parish Hall by Doug Kennedy 7:30 pm Adult Choir Church one and lived to see her order’s rule confirmed in 1698. Marguerite was well loved. She died in 1700 at the age of 80 and Tues. Jan. 9th Ferial THURSDAY 7:30 pm Mediation Group Off-Site was declared a saint on October 31st, 1982. In 1997, archaeologists uncovered the foundation of the chapel Marguerite built 9:00 a.m. Lena and Remi Antoniazzi by Ana Madden FRIDAY 7:00 pm Adult CAFÉ Parish Hall in Ville-Marie 325 years earlier. Marguerite is a patron saint of poor people. Living with Christ, Vol. 24 No.1, pgs 177-178 Wed. Jan. 10th Ferial

9:00 a.m. Elaine by her son Barry DECODING LOVE CONFERENCE th Thur. Jan. 11 Ferial Daily social media, advertisements, and entertainment present us with countless images of sex unhindered by any limits and 9:00 a.m. Jerry Druhan by the Ronci family NEW MEMBERS Fri. Jan. 12th St. Marguerite Bourgeoys rules promising happiness and freedom. However, in our experience, we seem to be more confused about sexuality and the TO OUR CATHOLIC COMMUNITY relationship between men and women than ever before. Is there anyone who can help us navigate this constant 9:00 a.m. Con McGillicuddy by Maura & Tony We are pleased to welcome three children: bombardment of ideas and images to develop a mature and free sexuality? Is it possible to be happy today? Is it possible Saturday, January 13th and Sunday, January 14h, 2018 Savannah Alaina Belle Fanfan, Alessandro that our desires for love and intimacy are not only good and holy but actually designed by God? In his teaching on the 2nd SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME William Samborsky, and Emma Mary Walton who were Theology of the Body, Saint John Paul II spoke to the heart of our desire to be happy and free. This message invites 5:00 p.m. For the People of the Parish baptized in the Parish during the month of December. us to discover and embrace God's call to greatness in our lives. From January 18th - 20th, Jason Evert and Christopher 9:00 a.m. Magdalena Nieto De Medina West, two of the world's foremost Theology of the Body experts and enthusiasts, will give 7 sessions in Montreal. There is a by the Maloney family WIDOW(ER)’S SUPPORT GROUP 11:00 a.m. Maria Verruto by the Cabana family session for everyone! Please visit https://tinyurl.com/y9asftnl to help determine which session to attend. Sessions are If you have experienced the death of a spouse and would like open to all! to join others for mutual support and sharing in the context of faith, please join us every first Monday of the month from CELEBRATE THE PRAISE OF GOD IN A DESERT WHERE JESUS CHRIST HAD NEVER BEEN NAMED PASTORAL STAFF 9:30-11:00am in the Fr. McEntee Room. The next meeting is What do you know about the people who founded the Montreal expeditions in 1641, in 1651 and who never set their feet in Fr. Thomas Delorme, Pastor this Monday, January 8th. Montreal? What do you know about the Montreal trio: Paul de Chomedey de Maisonneuve, Jeanne Mance, and Marguerite Fr. Jessie V. Dimafilis, Parish Assistant Bourgeoys? What do you know about two of the women who were born, one in Quebec and the other in Montreal and who Deacon Phil Dunn Deacon Bob Zankoski contributed in such a significant way to the first Montreal: Marie Morin and Jeanne LeBer? How about spending an evening Mrs. Joanne Murray, P.C.L. GETTING TO KNOW THE OLD TESTAMENT meeting all these great people? All are welcome on Wednesday, January 24th from 7pm to 9pm at the Archdiocesan Join us on Friday, January 12th at 7pm in the Parish Hall for Offices (2000 Sherbrooke St. West, Montreal H3H 1G4). this introduction to discovering some of the gems of the Old 2018 OFFERING ENVELOPES Testament and the great religious truths revealed by God PARISH LIFE... The 2018 offering envelopes are available in over time. alphabetical order in the Boardroom. If you have not REGIFTING used envelopes in the past please pick up an unmarked Donations of unwanted Christmas gifts or other items are needed as prizes for Wine Tasting (Feb. 2nd) and box and return the included form to the Parish Office to Want to know more about Fr. Jessie? BINGO (Feb.10th). Adult and children items would be appreciated. Please drop them off at the Parish Office register. Please be sure to include your name and Visit our website at during office hours. address on the first few envelopes you use. www.saintedmundofcanterbury.com. 2017-2018 SUNDAY MISSALS are still available at the Parish Office during office hours, $6/each. Exact change would be appreciated. LET US PRAY FOR THOSE WHO ARE SICK IN THE COMMUNITY... Those in need of our prayers: Larry Do something, get moving, risk Bellman, Fresia Bunster, Gordon Deery, new things, stick with it, get on ST. PATRICK'S PARADE SELECTION EVENING Gustavo Figuerola, Connie Iacovelli, Ann Each year since 1956 the United Irish Societies of Montreal has organized a contest to select a queen and princesses for Maria Massaro, Evelyn Nadeau, Sheila Oxley, Hélène your knees, then be ready for big the annual parade. Originally called the Queen’s Pageant and held at the Sailor’s Club in Old Montreal, today the Selection Parent, Marvin Sebastyan, Fr. Sullivan & George Evening is a public speaking contest held at Plaza Centreville downtown on Saturday, February 3rd. Open to young women Wong. surprises. –St. Angela Merici of Irish decent between the ages of 18-25, who are permanent residents of Montreal and Canadian citizens. For more information please contact Elizabeth Quinn at [email protected].