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Saint Bridget, religious
Today's ReadingExodus 16.1-15
PsalmPsalm 78
GospelMatthew 13.1-9

Triduum and Easter Schedule

  • April 17th Holy Thursday 7 p.m.
  • April 18th Good Friday 3 p.m. 
    (Way of the Cross 7 p.m.)
  • April 19th Easter Vigil 8 p.m.
  • April 20th Easter Sunday 9 a.m. & 11 a.m.
  • April 21st Easter Monday 9 a.m.

TOTAL CONSECRATION

Introduction video on Youtube

You are invited to join thousands of Catholics from all over the world who will be starting 33 days of prayer in preparation for consecrating themselves to Jesus through Mary, beginning on January 9th.

Gabriel Castillo, whom we had the joy of receiving in August 2022 to preach a midsummer parish mission on Mary, will be praying the daily prayers live on YouTube each day at 9pm our local time. You can view and follow along at this link:

Daily Prayers Live on Youtube

For those interested in purchasing a copy of the Total Consecration prayer booklet, we have some available at the church. $3 each.

Holiday Schedule of Masses

  • Christmas Eve - Tuesday Dec. 24th Christmas Mass 7 p.m. & 9 p.m.
  • Christmas Day - Wednesday Dec. 25th Christmas Mass 11 a.m.
  • New Year's Eve - Tuesday Dec. 31st Mary Mother of God 4:30 p.m.
  • New Year's Day - Wednesday Jan. 1st Mary Mother of God 11 a.m.

Announcements

PARISH CHRISTMAS BRUNCH

Today! after 11 a.m. Mass at the Church Hall.

Come and join us for an afternoon of tasty food, carols, dancing and laughter together!!!

For more information, please call the Parish secretary at 514-747-4226. You may also call either Cecilia 514-886-3820 or Emma 514-747-3221.

ADORATION & PRAYER - THE MONTH OF THE SACRED HEART

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Every Wednesday in the month of June, the Blessed Sacrament will be exposed for silent adoration following the 9 a.m. mass until 10 p.m.. You can access the Church through the side entrance closest to the parking lot. The other entrances will be locked following the 9 a.m. mass.

Each Sunday there will be a sign-up sheet made available for the coming Wednesday. This is to ensure someone is always present with the Lord, who is not to be left exposed for adoration with no one present. However, please note that you do not need to fill the sign-up sheet to come for adoration.

ADORATION & PRAYER DURING ADVENT

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Every Wednesday during Advent, the Blessed Sacrament will be exposed for silent adoration following the 9 a.m. mass until 10 p.m.. You can access the Church through the side entrance closest to the parking lot. The other entrances will be locked following the 9 a.m. mass.

Each Sunday there will be a sign-up sheet made available for the coming Wednesday. This is to ensure someone is always present with the Lord, who is not to be left exposed for adoration with no one present. However, please note that you do not need to fill the sign-up sheet to come for adoration.

The Baptism of The Lord

Today!

We will celebrate an additional mass on Monday at 9 a.m.

Photo: The fresco of Baptism of Jesus in the church Dreifaltigkeitskirche, in Bern Switzerland, by August Muller

The Feast of the Chair of Saint Peter

Today!

We will celebrate an additional Saturday mass at 10 a.m.

Photo: Saint Peter Enthroned with Saints, painting by Cima da Conegliano

Ash Wednesday

Today!

Mass at 9 a.m. and at 7 p.m.

Ash Wednesday is a day of both fasting and abstinence.

ADORATION & ROSARY

Today!

On Wednesday, April 9, the Blessed Sacrament will be exposed for Adoration from 6:30 to 8 p.m. We will pray the Holy Rosary, and Confession will be available during that time.

ADORATION & PRAYER FOR THE SYNOD

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Every Wednesday for the month of October, the Blessed Sacrament will be exposed for silent adoration following the 9 a.m. mass until 10 p.m.. You can access the Church through the side entrance closest to the parking lot. The other entrances will be locked following the 9 a.m. mass.

We will be offering this time of silent prayer with the Lord especially for the Synod meetings happening in Rome this month; for the Pope, those part of the meetings, and for the entire Church.

Each Sunday there will be a sign-up sheet made available for the coming Wednesday. This is to ensure someone is always present with the Lord, who is not to be left exposed for adoration with no one present. However, please note that you do not need to fill the sign-up sheet to come for adoration.

First Saturday Devotions

Today!

On the first Saturday of each month, Mass is celebrated at 10:00 a.m., followed by Adoration and Marian devotions.

“I promise to assist at the hour of death, with the graces necessary for salvation, all those who on the first Saturday of five consecutive months will go to Confession, receive Holy Communion, recite five decades of the rosary, and keep company with me during a quarter of an hour, meditating on the fifteen mysteries of the rosary, with the intention of making reparation to my Immaculate Heart for all the offences and outrages it receives from ungrateful men.”

The Season of Lent

Lent is a sacred season of penance and spiritual preparation, leading us to the celebration of the Lord’s Resurrection at Easter. During this holy time, the faithful are called to seek the Lord through fervent prayer and meditation on Sacred Scripture, to practice charity through almsgiving, and to embrace self-discipline through fasting and acts of penance.

The Way of the Cross

"Salvation came through the Cross."
During Lent, we will follow the Stations of the Cross on each Friday evening. Exceptionally, on Fridays March 7, March 14 & March 21 at 6 p.m.

"Salvation came through the Cross."
During Lent, we will follow the Stations of the Cross on each Friday evening. Exceptionally, on Fridays March 14 & March 21, at 6 p.m.

"Salvation came through the Cross."
During Lent, we will follow the Stations of the Cross on each Friday evening. Exceptionally, on Friday April 4, at 6 p.m.

"Salvation came through the Cross."
During Lent, we will follow the Stations of the Cross every Friday at 7 p.m.

"Salvation came through the Cross."
This Holy Week, we will follow the Stations of the Cross on Good Friday at 7 p.m.

Today!

You are invited to the

Video Series presented by Ascension Press

8 Friday nights - Every 2 weeks - 7pm to 8:30pm

What:   
  • Mary: A Biblical Walk with the Blessed Mother - 8-part video series (30 minutes)
  • Sharing and discussions (30 minutes)
  • Fellowship / coffee / biscuits (20 - 30 minutes)
When:
Nov. 22nd, 2024
Dec. 6th, 2024
Jan. 10th, 2025
Jan. 24th, 2025
Feb. 7th, 2024
Feb. 21st, 2025
March 7th, 2025
March 21st, 2025
Where:Our Lady of Fatima Parish (Church Hall)

Cost is free.

For inquiries contact: EmilTirona@gmail.com or call: 514-617-4021

Today!

You are invited to the

Catholicism Video Series by Bishop Robert Barron

10 Thursday nights - Every 2 weeks - 7pm to 9pm

What:   
  • “The fullness of Catholicism is revealed” (50 minutes)
  • Sharing and discussions (30 minutes)
  • Fellowship / coffee / biscuits (20 - 30 minutes)
When: Nov. 30th, 2023
Dec. 14th, 2023
Jan. 18th, 2024
Feb. 1st, 2024
Feb. 15th, 2024
Feb. 29th, 2024
March 14th, 2024
April 4th, 2024
April 18th, 2024
May 2nd, 2024
Where:Our Lady of Fatima Parish (Church Hall)

Cost is free.

For inquiries contact: EmilTirona@gmail.com or call: 514-617-4021

Today!

You are invited to the

Catholicism Video Series by Bishop Robert Barron

10 Thursday nights - Every 2 weeks - 7pm to 9pm

What:   
  • “The fullness of Catholicism is revealed” (50 minutes)
  • Sharing and discussions (30 minutes)
  • Fellowship / coffee / biscuits (20 - 30 minutes)
When: Nov. 30th, 2023
Dec. 14th, 2023
Jan. 18th, 2024
Feb. 1st, 2024
Feb. 15th, 2024
Feb. 29th, 2024
March 14th, 2024
April 4th, 2024
April 18th, 2024
May 2nd, 2024
Where:Our Lady of Fatima Parish (Church Hall)

Cost is free.

For inquiries contact: EmilTirona@gmail.com or call: 514-617-4021

First Saturday Devotions

Today!

On the first Saturday of each month, Mass is celebrated at 10:00 a.m., followed by Adoration and Marian devotions.

“I promise to assist at the hour of death, with the graces necessary for salvation, all those who on the first Saturday of five consecutive months will go to Confession, receive Holy Communion, recite five decades of the rosary, and keep company with me during a quarter of an hour, meditating on the fifteen mysteries of the rosary, with the intention of making reparation to my Immaculate Heart for all the offences and outrages it receives from ungrateful men.”

Feast of Mary, Mother of the Church

Today!

We will celebrate an additional Monday mass at 8 a.m.

The Memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the Church, established by Pope Francis in 2018 for the Monday after Pentecost, highlights how Jesus entrusted Mary’s spiritual motherhood to the entire Church.

Decree on the celebration of the Blessed Virgin Mary Mother

Immaculate Heart of Mary

Today!

We will celebrate an additional Saturday Mass at 9 a.m.

“The Immaculate Heart of Mary signifies her great purity and love for God. Her heart, free from original sin and personal sin throughout her life, reflects her complete devotion and obedience to God's will, exemplified in her acceptance of the Incarnation and her participation in Jesus' redemptive mission.”(Catechism of the Catholic Church 511; Marians of the Immaculate Conception; EWTN)

Pentecost Preparation 10-Day Prayer

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Come, Holy Spirit! Enlighten my understanding in order that I may know your commands; strengthen my heart against the snares of the enemy; enkindle my will. I have heard your voice, and I do not want to harden my heart and resist, saying, “Later …. Tomorrow.” Nunc coepi! Right now! Lest there be no tomorrow for me.

O Spirit of truth and of wisdom, Spirit of understanding and of counsel, Spirit of joy and peace! I want what you want, because you want it, as you want it, when you want it. Amen.



Our Father . . .

- Come Holy Spirit, come through the powerful intercession of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, your well beloved spouse.

Hail Mary . . .

- Come Holy Spirit, come through the powerful intercession…

Glory Be . . .

- Come Holy Spirit, come through the powerful intercession…

Holy and divine Spirit! Through the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary, your spouse, bring the fullness of your gifts into our hearts. Comforted and strengthened by you, may we live according to your will and may we die praising your infinite mercy. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.



Let us pray.
O God, who has taught the hearts of the faithful by the light of the Holy Spirit, grant that by the gift of the same Spirit we may be always truly wise and ever rejoice in his consolation. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.



Prayer For Purity of Body And Mind

Lord, set aflame my heart and my entire being with fire of the Holy Spirit, that I may serve you with chaste body and pure mind. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Photo: "Pentecost” by Jean Restout II (1692–1768)

Feast of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Today!

We will celebrate an additional Saturday mass at 10 a.m.

Mary set out and traveled to the hill country in haste to a town of Judah, where she entered the house of Zechariah and greeted Elizabeth. When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the infant leaped in her womb, and Elizabeth, filled with the Holy Spirit, cried out in a loud voice and said, “Most blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb." (Lk. 1:39-42)

Photo: The Visitation of Virgin Mary to Elizabeth by Frans Francken (1581 - 1642) in Saint Pauls church (Paulskirche) in Antwerp, Belgium

Nativity of Saint John the Baptist

Today!

We will celebrate an additional Monday mass at 9 a.m.

Photo: The Visitation of Virgin Mary to Elizabeth by Frans Francken (1581 - 1642) in Saint Pauls church (Paulskirche) in Antwerp, Belgium

Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross

Today!

We will celebrate an additional Saturday mass at 10 a.m.

Photo: Detail of "Retrieval and Trial of the Three Crosses" (1385-87) - Fresco by Agnolo Gaddi in the Chancel Chapel, Santa Croce, Florence.

Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul

Today!

We will celebrate an additional Saturday mass at 10 a.m.

Photo: Saint Paul and Saint Peter by Juan Sanchez Cotan (1560 - 1627) in the Monasterio de la Cartuja in Granada, Spain.

Our Lady of the Rosary

Today!

We will celebrate an additional Monday mass at 9 a.m.

Photo: Our Lady of the Rosary, painting by Luca Giordano (1634 - 1705) Naples, Italy

Solemnity of The Annunciation

Today!

We will have a specially scheduled Mass on Monday April 8th at 9 a.m. to celebrate the Solemnity of the Annunciation of Our Lord.

Poverty Lunch

Come, let us share . . . a simple lunch of soup & bread. Sunday March 26, 2023 after 11:00 Mass. ClickTouch for details.

Additional Mass on Saturday

Today!

Saturday in the Octave of Easter

We will celebrate mass at 10 a.m.

Feast of Our Lady of Fatima

Today!

We will celebrate Mass on Monday at 9 a.m.

Parish Brunch - Potluck

Today! after 11 a.m. Mass at the Church Hall.

Everyone is welcome!!!

For more information, please call the Parish secretary at 514-747-4226. You may also call either Cecilia 514-886-3820 or Emma 514-747-3221.

Palm Sunday

Sunday April 2nd we celebrate the Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion at regular Sunday Mass times.

Bulletin

Sunday Bible Reflection

“ Asked and Answered ”

Scott Hahn Reflects on the Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Sunday July 27, 2025

Copyright © 2023 The St. Paul Center for Biblical Theology, All rights reserved.

Though we be “but dust and ashes,” we can presume to draw near and speak boldly to our Lord, as Abraham dares to do in this week’s First Reading.

But even Abraham—the friend of God (see Isaiah 41:8), our father in the faith (see Romans 4:12)—did not know the intimacy that we know as children of Abraham, heirs of the blessings promised to his descendants (see Galatians 3:7, 29).

The mystery of prayer, as Jesus reveals to His disciples in this week’s Gospel, is the living relationship of beloved sons and daughters with their heavenly Father. Our prayer is pure gift, made possible by the “good gift” of the Father—the Holy Spirit of His Son. It is the fruit of the New Covenant by which we are made children of God in Christ Jesus (see Galatians 4:6–7; Romans 8:15–16).

Through the Spirit given to us in Baptism, we can cry to Him as our Father—knowing that when we call He will answer.

Jesus teaches His disciples to persist in their prayer, as Abraham persisted in begging God’s mercy for the innocent of Sodom and Gomorrah.

For the sake of the one just Man, Jesus, God spared the city of man from destruction (see Jeremiah 5:1; Isaiah 53), “obliterating the bond against us,” as Paul says in this week’s Epistle.

On the Cross, Jesus bore the guilt of us all. He canceled the debt we owed to God, the death we deserved to die for our transgressions. We pray as ones who have been visited in our affliction and saved from our enemies, as ones who have been spared.

We pray always a prayer of thanksgiving, which is the literal meaning of “Eucharist.” We have realized the promise of this week’s Psalm: we worship in His holy temple, in the presence of angels, hallowing His name.

In confidence we ask, knowing that we will receive, that He will bring to completion what He has done for us—raising us from the dead, bringing us to everlasting life along with Him.

Thank You Note

Hello, everyone!

Well, after the interesting Easter we just celebrated I wanted to take a minute thank those who had a hand in making last month’s poverty lunch such a success.

Thanks for those who joined us that day.

Thank you, Dilia, TJ, Emma, Elisa, and Heralie for the delicious soup! Also, thank you Gloria, Maria, Agnes and Vojtech for all your help above and beyond.

Thank you, Father Piper for the use of the hall.

And last but far from least, a very special thank you to Cecilia. Could not have done it without you!!

I am pleased to tell you we raised $132 for the cause. We also received a lot of food for the food bank, as well as toiletries for Chez Doris.

Please take some time to learn about and support Bread And Beyond as well as Development and Peace. They are both excellent causes.

Your very grateful Social Justice representative,

Betty Machny

Be My Disciples

Be My Disciples offers engaging lessons that lead young disciples to higher levels of moral thinking and a deeper initiation into a life of prayer.   Through exploration, discovery, and decision-making, children are invited to accept the challenge to follow Jesus and learn and practice the skills needed to be active disciples.

Cost: $65.00 per child to a maximum of $195.00 per family.    Payable by cash or by cheque to Our Lady of Fatima – Be My Disciples.

New registrants: For children registering for the first time, please submit a copy of the baptism certificate.

Additional forms: Please complete the following two forms. If you don't have access to a printer, the printed copies are available at the Church.
Parent/Student Agreement
and
Pick-Up Autorization Form

Sacraments

 
  • BAPTISMS

    Baptisms take place on the fourth Sunday of the month. Please call the parish office.
  • MARRIAGES

    Arrangements must be made with the pastor at least six months in advance.
  • SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION

    The Sacrament of Reconciliation is available prior to all Masses and at other times by contacting Father Jason Piper.
  • R.C.I.A. – Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults

    Adults who want to become Catholics and Catholic Adults who have not yet received the sacrament of Confirmation should contact Father Jason Piper. Adults are prepared during the year to receive the Sacraments of Baptism (if necessary), Confirmation and First Eucharist at the Easter Vigil Service.
  • SICK & SHUT-INS

    If you know of someone who would like a home visit, please call the parish office. Our Pastoral Home Care Committee will be glad to arrange a visit.