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Honour thou father and thy mother: that thy days may be long upon the land which the Lord thy God giveth thee.
Exodus 20:12
Holy Cross Parish wishes to extend a "Happy Mother's Day" to all the mothers within our parish and to their mothers, as well.
God's Masterpiece is Mother by Herbert Farnham
God took the fragrance of a flower,
The majesty of a tree,
The gentleness of morning dew,
The calm of a quiet sea,
The beauty of the twilight hour,
The soul of a starry night,
The laughter of a rippling brook,
The grace of a bird in flight,
Then God fashioned from these things,
A creation like no other,
And when his masterpiece was through,
He called it simply...
Mother.
Come Pray the Rosary in May
The month of May is dedicated to Mary, the Mother of Jesus. In previous years, Mary has made several apparitions on Earth and at these apparitions Mary has referenced the need to pray the rosary. As such, Holy Cross Parish offers the opportunity to its parishioners to come pray a decade of the rosary, every Sunday in May, before mass service. Mr. Leo Venditti has kindly offered to lead the parishioners in praying the rosary. Parishioners who wish to join us to pray the rosary, may do so at 09:05 am, every Sunday during the month of May. For the parents and children of Faith Ed, this is a wonderful chance to join us, as a community,in prayer and to honour, Mary, the Mother of Jesus.
Meals on Wheels
"Meals on Wheels" in Rosemere is a non-profit organization and our volunteers are committed to delivering meals on Monday and Friday for a minimum cost of $4.00 per meal, serving those who need a little extra help recovering from an accident, illness, pregnancy, handicapped, surgery, or for senior citizens on short or long-term disabilities.
The meals delivered include a main dish cooked with fresh vegetables and a home-made dessert. They offer a good choice of menu and the meals vary continuously. For more information or to help out or make a donation, please call Alet Bosse at 450-621-9179 or Annie G's cell at 450-965-9233.
Pope Benedict XVI'S Prayer Intentions for the Month of May 2012
The Pope's general prayer intent is for The Family:
"That initiatives which defend and uphold the role of the family may be promoted within society".
His missionary intention is for Mary, Guide of Missionaries:
"That Mary, Queen of the World and Star of Evangelization, may accompany all missionaries in proclaiming her Son Jesus".
New Auxillary Bishop in our Diocese
His Holiness, Pope Benedict XVI, appointed the Reverend Raymond Poisson, on May 1st, 2012, as Auxiliary Bishop of Saint-Jérôme, Québec. This appointment comes following the retirement of the Most Reverend Donald Lapointe, whose retirement was accepted by the Holy Father, on July 30th, 2011.
Bishop-Elect Raymon Poisson is a native of the province of Québec, having been born in Saint-Jean-Baptiste de Rouville, on April 30, 1958. He has served several communities in his service as pastor, including being Rector of the Co-Cathedral, Saint-Antoine-de-Padoue. Currently, Bishop-Elect Raymond Poisson, also serves as chaplain of the Canadian Association of the Order of Malta.
Kights of Colombus Laurentian Council Accepting New Members
If you are a man of Catholic Faith and are searching for a group to join that will offer the opportunity for you and your family to grow in Faith, through service to your parish and community, and to participate in recretional and social activities, the Knights of Colombus is the group for you. Local councils sponsor a variety of programs in the areas of Church, community, council, family and youth, as well as offering a place where Catholic men can join together in friendship and service. For more information, please contact Bob Gervais, Grand Knight, at 450-435-6996.
Natural Family Planning
Modern natural family planning is a "way of life" in which couples recognize their fertility and infertility that allows them to space or limit pregnancies naturally, simply, and reliably. It is a cost-free alternative to other methods of family planning based on artificial conception. The "Billings Method" is in accordance with the teaching of the Catholic Church and is acceptable to all cultures and creeds. Free instruction is available and offered by appointment at various locations based on interest and at the Archdiocese of Montreal (as needed). Please contact Sonia Kesik-Mitchell at 514-925-4300 ext: 343.