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Operation Renewal — Ordination to the |
Operation Renewal
On October 7, 2009, more than 1,000 people, committed to working in the Church, gathered with me at St. Joseph’s Oratory. This gathering allowed us to reflect on all the work that has been accomplished in the parishes and in other pastoral projects of our diocese since the launch of our diocesan project, Proposing Jesus Christ Today, as the way to freedom and responsibility, in 2003. It also allowed us to consider the next stage of this adventure, five years after it began. One observation came through clearly from this mission experience: there are many fruits when the mission is lived as a team.
The Year for Priests that began last June offers us an opportunity to rediscover the ministry of priests at the heart of the various ministries and charisms exercised in the community. Priestly ministry can only be conceived within a community where each member contributes according to the gifts and charisms with which he or she has been endowed.
In his first letter to the Corinthians (1 Cor. 12, 4-11) — it will be next Sunday’s second reading — Paul observes this amazing variety of gifts and charisms. “To one there is given through the Spirit the message of wisdom, to another the message of knowledge by means of the same Spirit” (v. 8). He continues: faith, healing, discernment, etc. He concludes: “All these are the work of one and the same Spirit” (v. 11). Let’s give thanks to God for such an extraordinary diversity of gifts in the Church.
Teamwork allows for the individual gifts of thousands of people to bear fruit: parish leaders, catechists and their assistants, parents, young people, etc. We are witnesses of what St. Paul proclaims: it is the same Spirit that accomplishes wonders in all of these people and through their actions.
During the October 7 gathering, we launched “Operation Renewal”. The objective is to allow each pastoral entity, whether a parish community or other, to take stock of their activities and to find new ways to propose Jesus Christ to people of all ages. Each group must now ask itself how it reaches out to people of all ages at the various stages of their lives. A great many things are already being done. Then, another question must be answered: “What new and better ways can we envision to reach out to people today? What resources are available in our milieu? With whom can we accomplish our projects? What do we need?”
I am aware of the additional work this exercise requires, however I stress its importance. I hope that in the coming months each pastoral group will take the time to complete this inventory and to look at the perspectives brought to light. May this pastoral experience be inspired by the Spirit who gives to his Church all the gifts it needs so that Jesus Christ can be known to everyone. I wish to thank you all for your dedication. I deeply appreciate it. Let’s all go forward in faith and hope!
† Jean-Claude Turcotte
Archbishop of Montréal
Ordination to the Priesthood of Mr. Raymond Arsenault
We are pleased to announce that Mr. Raymond ARSENAULT, deacon for the diocese of Montreal, intern at Très-Saint-Rédempteur parish, will be ordained to the priesthood, at Très-Saint-Rédempteur Church, on Friday, January 22, 2010, at 7:30 p.m.
His Eminence Jean-Claude Cardinal Turcotte, Archbishop, will preside at this ordination.
Warm welcome!
Fr. Benoît-Marc Boyer
Vice-chancellor
Appointments in the diocese
DIOCESAN
Renewal
M. Brian CORDEIRO, diacre permanent, adjoint à l'Économat du diocèse de Montréal.
PASTORAL ANIMATIONAbbé Réal BLEAU, responsable de la communauté latine catholique Saint-Paul;
Abbé François CHARRETTE, vicaire paroissial à Ste-Gertrude et St-Vincent-Marie-Strambi;
S. Josée DESMEULES, c.n.d., agente de pastorale à St-Laurent, St-Sixte, St-Hippolyte, N.-D.-du-Bois-Franc;
Mme Marie-Christine HERLIN-GERVAIS, agente de pastorale à N.-D.-des-Neiges et St-Joseph-de-Mont-Royal;
S. Lise LAJEUNESSE, c.n.d., agente de pastorale à St-Laurent, St-Sixte, St-Hippolyte et N.-D.-du-Bois-Franc;
P. Jorge Luis MUNIZ GUGLIERMINO, c.m., vicaire paroissial à N.-D.-d'Anjou, Jean-XXIII, St-Conrad et St-Justin;
M. Réal ST-JEAN, diacre permanent, animateur de pastorale à St-François-d'Assise, St-Victor, Ste-Claire et Ste-Louise-de-Marillac.Abbé Jean-Pierre LÊ, animateur de pastorale à l'Hôpital Jean-Talon pour le CSSS du Cœur-de-l'Île.
Renewals
M. Pierre-Paul DUFRESNE, diacre permanent, animateur de pastorale à St-Raphaël-Archange pour les Résidences Vivendi, sans préjudice de ses autres tâches;
P. Jacques TAILLEFER, m.s.a., animateur de pastorale à St-Vital pour la Résidence Angélica et la Résidence Les Cascades.Mrs. Manon LEGAULT, Vice-Chaiperson of the assembly of Fabrique of St. Aloysius;
P. Sylvain NORMANDIN, o.m.v., président d'assemblée de fabrique de St-Octave, sans préjudice de sa tâche actuelle;
M. Jacques THIBAULT, vice-président d’assemblée de fabrique de St-Martin.Abbé Marcel BIRCHER, aumônier du Conseil #14781 des Chevaliers de Colomb, sans préjudice de sa tâche de curé de St-Paul-l'Ermite et Sts-Simon-et-Jude;
Abbé Raphaël RUZINDANA, période sabbatique, sans préjudice de sa tâche de curé de St-Rémi et St-Vital;
Abbé Maurice HÉROUX, chapelain auprès de la communauté Les Sœurs de charité de Ste-Marie.Msgr Michel Parent, V.É.
Chancellor
January 8, 2010
ABOUT EASTER AND HOLY WEEK
The following guidelines are intended for the Parish liturgy teams preparing the important celebrations of the Easter Triduum:
On Holy Thursday, no Mass but the Mass of the Lord’s Supper is celebrated, at the most suitable time on the evening of that day;
On Good Friday, no Eucharist is to be celebrated. However, communion, which is our link with the memorial of the Lord’s Last Supper on Thursday and which keeps us in the Hope of the Resurrection is distributed during the celebration of Christ’s Passion;
On Holy Saturday, out of respect for Christ who is buried, the Church does not celebrate any other sacrament but the sacrament of penance and the anointing of the sick in danger of death. For the same reason, communion is distributed to the sick only as viaticum. Prayer assemblies may be held for the Liturgy of Hours;
Easter Vigil, “mother of all Vigils”, when we celebrate the liturgy of the light, must therefore take place after dark, during the night of Saturday.
Furthermore, to underline the mysteries of these days, the Church does not celebrate marriages nor funerals during the Easter Triduum. If a funeral celebration cannot be deferred, Liturgy of the Word and a final Commendation may be held, without Eucharist nor communion.
You may read more about this in the Canonical and Pastoral Guide for Parishes.Authorizations for parish priests to baptize an adult (14 years up), receive a profession of faith of a person validly baptized outside of the Catholic Church or to confirm a baptized individual during the Easter Vigil, should be requested at the Chancery Office before March 19, 2010.
My best wishes for a joyful preparation!
Fr. Benoît-Marc Boyer
Vice-chancellor
January 4, 2010
Upcoming Events
Week for Christian Unity
Information concerning the Priesthood
These gatherings are intended for men 18 to 54 years old, who may be discerning a vocation to follow Jesus as a priest. These evenings are an excellent opportunity for those who are discerning a call to the priesthood, to share in fellowship and to explore their call together.
Next meeting will be held January 22, 2010, from 5:30 to 9:00 p.m at St. Willibrord Parish, 351 Willibrord Ave in Verdun.
Contact: Diocesan Vocation Office, at 514-925-4348
or vocationsmtl@hotmail.com
