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- June 9, 2025
- You won’t want to miss the annual bilingual Corpus Christi Mass & procession downtown, Thursday, June 19. Our chartered bus leaves at 6:00 p.m. and returns around 10:30. Join us and hundreds of others as we bring Jesus to the streets of Montreal in a candlelight procession with the Archbishop. To reserve your place on the chartered bus, sign up in church or contact Bernie at (438) 518-8795 or bratneiya@yahoo.com
- Learn more about Jubilee 2025 events and resources in Montreal.
- What’s new at the Diocesan Centre for Marriage, Life and Family? (scroll down for English)
- Local resources and other information are available on The Grapevine newsletter and on the diocesan website . Click here to find out how you can support the mission of the Church in Montreal. International Church news can be found here.
- Watch on TV or online this week: Salt+Light Catholic media and on EWTN Global Catholic Network.
- Hand sanitizer and masks are offered as people arrive at church, but they are not required. There is no longer separate mask-required seating in church. Those distributing Communion will continue to sanitize their hands.
Saturdays: 4:30 pm
Sundays: at 9:00 and 11:00 am (livestreamed)
Monday to Friday: 8:30 am
Holy Rosary (Mon, Wed. Thurs.), 9:00 am
Novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help (Tuesdays), 9:00 am
Eucharistic Holy Hour (Fridays), 9:00 - 10:00am (1st Fridays until 3pm). - June 2, 2025
- Parish news: I announced at the Sunday Masses that I have decided to retire from the parish at the end of September after ten intense and wonderful years. I will continue to serve the Church in Montreal by helping out here and there, without the burden of administration, and with the time and energy to pursue other projects. I will be succeeded here by Fr. Fred Kirouac, currently pastor of St. Veronica’s in Dorval, and known to some at Becket from his time here as a seminarian and young priest in the 1990s. He brings a wealth of experience with him.
- Did you know that you can light a candle at St. Joseph’s Oratory from home?
- May 26, 2025
- Mortal or venial sins: Is there really a difference? Dominican Father Dominic Legge explains. Father Larry Richards (who preached our 2020 mission just before COVID hit) tells us how to deal with all those old sins that keep tormenting us.
- A nice shot of some members of our Men’s Group praying a decade of the Rosary (in the rain) last Saturday morning. Contact me if you would like to join the group of about 15 men, ages twenties to seventies, which meets weekly, 7:30–9:00, for prayer, breakfast, video and discussion.
- The Catholic Women’s League is organizing a unique retreat on June 7.
- Life is a gift from God. Make a difference by joining the Quebec City March for Life on Saturday, May 31. A chartered bus leaves from St.Thomas a Becket parish at 8 am and returns around 7 pm, $60. Contact Bernie, (438) 518-8795 or bratneiya@yahoo.com.
- May 19, 2025
- Not going to make it to Rome for the Jubilee? Take an amazing virtual tour of St Peter’s.
- Yoga? Why not? Fr. Tad offers food for thought.
- A parishioner was recently robbed across the street from our church. Learn more here and here.
- May 12, 2025
- Montreal’s Archbishop Christian Lépine was providentially in Rome this week with a group of pilgrims for the Jubilee Year, and has written a message on the election of Pope Leo.
- Here is the Holy Father's first appearance and blessing (with subtitles).
- Click here for the latest news and background on Pope Leo.
- This one is not exactly Pope Leo, but a fascinating documentary on the Swiss Guards.
- Coming this Friday: Teen Night @ 6:00 p.m. with pizza, games, and a time of prayer (ages 12-17). No registration required; however, parents must accompany their teen into the parish hall, sign them in and sign them out when they come to pick them up.
- May 5, 2025
- Watch a beautiful short video on the origins of the conclave.
- “Shining Hope, Transforming Lives”. Find out how you can participate in supporting the many good works of the Catholic Church in Montreal.
- April 28, 2025
- A message from the diocese to the Filipino community of Montreal.
- Bishop Barron has written a very candid, informed and balanced overview of the pontificate of Pope Francis.
- Now what? Fr. Mike Schmitz explains why we have a pope and the steps to the election of the next pope. And here’s everything else you ever wanted to know about what’s going on in Rome right now (but don’t expect accuracy from the movie "Conclave").
- What is a Jubilee Year indulgence, and how can I get one?
- April 21, 2025
Pope Francis
December 17, 1936 - April 21, 2025O God, faithful rewarder of souls,
grant that your departed servant Pope Francis,
whom you made successor of Peter and shepherd of your Church,
may happily enjoy for ever in your presence in heaven
the mysteries of your grace and compassion,
which he faithfully ministered on earth.
Through our Lord, Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
God for ever and ever. Amen.Eternal rest grant unto Francis, O Lord.
And let perpetual light shine upon him.
May his soul, and the souls of all the faithful departed,
through the mercy of God, rest in peace. AmenDear friends,
During this time of mourning for the Holy Father, we are also aware of the joy of the Resurrection we celebrated yesterday and will be celebrating for the coming weeks of the Easter season. (And find out why you can eat meat this Easter Friday.)Fr. Dass, HGN, Seminarian Jonathan, our Pastoral Team, and the Parish Wardens join me in wishing you a blessed Easter.
- Response to Pope Francis’ death from the Diocese, including information on a requiem Mass to be celebrated by Archbishop Lépine on Tuesday at 5:00 pm.
- Extensive and accurate coverage of the upcoming papal funeral and eventual conclave to elect the next pope, with good commentary, will be found on Canada’s Salt+Light Catholic media and American EWTN , Global Catholic Network, whether online or on television.
- Men: Use the 50 days of the Easter season to embrace your mission, share in the new life of the Resurrection and build new habits of uncommon freedom.
- April 14, 2025
- Need something to do with the kids over the Easter holiday? The King of Kings from Angel Studios is now in some theatres.
- Read all about it: Making a Good Confession. Fr. Mike Schmitz provides his take, and here’s an examination of conscience to help you prepare for your confession. A visiting priest will be in our confessional from 1:00 on Good Friday.
- The Jewish Roots of Holy Week video.
- April 7, 2025
- Thinking of going to confession in the coming weeks? Check out this lighthearted but helpful Confession 101.
- March 31, 2025
- If you missed last week's excellent parish mission, you can watch it here, well worth your time. Included is Fr. Anthony's homily at St. Luke’s (begin at 33 minutes), similar to the one he gave at Becket on Saturday).
- The new season of The Chosen can help us prepare for Holy Week. Read about it and see the trailer.
- Wedding season is coming up. Are there some weddings a faithful Catholic should not attend? Here’s some guidance.
- “Abound in Hope” on May 30 - June 1: An important conference for healthcare workers and anyone else interested.
- March 24, 2025
- Have you seen Conclave? Bishop Barron has.
- In Focus: A free series to aid in overcoming anxiety and depression.
- Fr. Mike Schmitz on When Crude Language Becomes Sinful.
- March 17, 2025
- Are you a Catholic single mother? Check out the great Momentum programs.
- The true story of Lent and the Filet-O-Fish.
- March 10, 2025
- Scott Hahn on the Seven Last Words of Christ
- Fr. Mike Schmitz: The Ultimate Guide to Lent
- 8 lessons on the Sacrament of Penance taught by Dominican priests.
- Lenten reflections from Franciscan University at Steubenville.
- SET FREE: Daily Reflections to Overcome the Seven Deadly Sins, with Fr. Josh Johnson
- Journey to Easter: a simple daily Lenten devotion
- The Magnificat Lenten Companion app is now available for Apple or Android.
- March 3, 2025
- Pope Francis’ Message for Lent 2025
- Lent Pray40: The Way
- Word on Fire Lenten retreat with Fr. Boniface Hicks, OSB
- What is the Best Lent Ever?
- What is “Put me in the chalice”?
- February 24, 2025
- Wednesday, March 15: St. Willibrord’s Parish is hosting a men’s retreat.
- What does the Bible teach about forgiveness?
- How you can help to save the schools in the Holy Land.
- February 17, 2025
- Nunc Coepi is a 7-day online devotional course designed to help you begin again in your spiritual life, now and in the future. For about $1 a day, you will receive a 4-6 minute video each day.
- Because of the recent postal strike, you can make charitable donations for the 2024 calendar year until February 28.
- There is an official hymn for the Jubilee Year. And find out how you can receive a Plenary Indulgence during the year.
- February 10, 2025
- “Why and how to pray”: great video by Bishop Robert Barron.
- Take a moment to participate in the “national conversation” about the ever-expanding euthanasia push in Canada. Silence is interpreted as approval.
- Learn more about the Jubilee Year in this brief video and also this one.
- Congratulations to our Marriage Jubilee couples who celebrated their anniversaries (from 10 to 60 years) this past weekend at the 4:30 Mass, followed by dinner. Thank you to everyone who helped make it special.
- February 3, 2025
- We hear a lot lately about IVF for couples experiencing fertility issues. What does the Chuch teach about this controversial procedure?
- If you donated $600 or more to the parish lighting campaign, then this is for you.
- “Morning Offering" is a great podcast to begin your day, under 5 or 10 minutes.
- January 27, 2025
- Check out Hallow’s Daily Devotionals for women, men, young adults, those grieving the loss of a loved one, and more.
- Some good tips for reading the Bible.
- Filipinos around the world this month celebrated the feast of Santo Niño, national symbol for over 500 years of the faith in the Philippines, the third most Catholic country by population.
- Pope Francis encouraged the Catholics of Gaza via WhatsApp.
- January 20, 2025
- Today, January 20: Exodus 90 begins, the number one Catholic Men’s app.
- Ongoing: Retreats at nearby Villa Saint Martin.
- The Making of a Cardinal: Nine-minute video on Cardinal Francis Leo.
- January 13, 2025
- This made my day: A family who lost their home in the California fires turns to Our Lady in song.
- January 26: Ecumenical prayer service.
- January 31: Emma Fradd concert. (Yes, she’s Matt’s sister.)
- Ongoing: Retrouvaille, a lifeline for troubled marriages.
- May 6-15: Jubilee Year pilgrimage to Rome with Archbishop Christian Lépine.
- January 6, 2025
- You might have heard about the Jubilee Year that has just begun. Find out what it’s all about. We will begin to say the Jubilee Prayer at the end of Mass starting Sunday.
- Fr. Dass is arriving tomorrow from India! I asked him to write a few words about himself: "I am Fr. Dass Lazar. I was ordained in the year 2004 on 29th December. I was in Vancouver from 2009 to 2019. I am a happy priest. I love nature and gardening and am so glad to serve in the Archdiocese of Montreal. I wish you all a happy New Year 2025 and hope to see you all soon. God bless."
- Why are people buying so many Bibles?