Welcome!

Saint Gregory the Great, pope and doctor of the Church
Today's ReadingColossians 1.1-8
PsalmPsalm 52
GospelLuke 4.38-44

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

Today!

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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

Today!

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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

This Saturday September 6.

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

“ Counting the Cost ”

Scott Hahn Reflects on the Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time Sunday September 7, 2025

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

Like a king making ready for battle or a contractor about to build a tower, we have to count the cost as we set out to follow Jesus.

Our Lord today is telling us up front the sacrifice it will take. His words aren’t addressed to His chosen few, the Twelve, but rather to the “great crowds”—to anyone, to whoever wishes to be His disciple.

That only makes His call all the more stark and uncompromising. We are to “hate” our old lives, to renounce all the earthly things we rely upon, to choose Him above every person and possession. Again He tells us that the things we have—even our family ties and obligations—can become an excuse, an obstacle that keeps us from giving ourselves completely to Him (see Luke 9:23–26, 57–62).

Jesus brings us the saving wisdom we are promised in today’s First Reading. He is that saving Wisdom.

Weighed down by many earthly concerns, the burdens of our body and its needs, we could never see beyond the things of this world; we could never detect God’s heavenly design and intention. So in His mercy He sent us His Spirit, His Wisdom from on high, to make straight our path to Him.

Jesus Himself paid the price to free us from the sentence imposed on Adam, which we recall in today’s Psalm (see Genesis 2:7; 2:19). No more will the work of our hands be an affliction; no more are we destined to turn back to dust.

Like Onesimus in today’s Epistle, we have been redeemed. We have been given a new family and a new inheritance, made children of the Father, brothers and sisters in the Lord.

We are free now to come after Him, to serve Him—no longer slaves to the ties of our past lives. In Christ, all our yesterdays have passed. We live in what the Psalm today beautifully describes as the daybreak, ready to be filled with His kindness. For He has given us wisdom of heart and taught us to number our days aright.

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.