Resources for Spiritual Growth
Orientations for Spiritual Growth
The Eucharist
John Paul II's Apostolic Letter on the "Year of the Eucharist" (2004/2005)
John Paul II, Encylical on the Church and the Eucharist (2003)
Reconciliation:
Catholic Prayers
Lent
Baptism
Marriage
Spiritual Direction
"How to Discern Elements of Your Personal Vocation" Fr. Peter Ryan (2005)
Spiritual LifePlease check regularly for updates. Information for the new academic year will begin to be posted during the summer.
Newman Mass Schedule
2008
Holy days of obligation in Canada are every Sunday of the year, the Feast of the Nativity of our Lord (December 25th) and the Feast of Mary, Mother of God (January 1st). On holy days of obligation, Catholics are to attend Mass and avoid unnecessary labour.
January - April
DAILY MASS
Tuesday through Friday: 4pm
SUNDAY MASS
- Sunday 7 pm
Sacrament of Reconciliation
(Confession)
One hour before each Mass or by appointment: call or e-mail Fr Sylvain 514-398-4106 E-mail: sylvain(dot)normandin(at)mcgill(dot)ca
Baptism and Confirmation
For the baptism or confirmation of a child, please contact the office for further information. For adult baptism and/or confirmation, please contact Richard: richard(dot)bernier(at)mcgill(dot)ca
Marriage
You must contact Fr. Sylvain before reserving the Birks Chapel. Minimum of six months preparation needed
LITURGICAL CALENDAR
2007-2008
(This is only a partial list - watch for updates. Some dates subject to change)
Holy Week Services
Mass of the Lord's Supper (Holy Thursday)
March 20th 2008 at 8pm
Good Friday Way of the Cross
We will be joining the Way of the Cross organized by Communion and Liberation, through the streets of Old Montreal.
March 21st 2008 at 9:30 am , beginning at Notre-Dame-de-Bonsecours (the Sailors' Church)
For more info: contact(at)communionliberation.ca
Service of the Lord's Passion
March 21st 2008 at 3pm
Easter Vigil
March 22nd 2008 at 9pm
Christian Formation
Wednesdays at 7 pm. In 2008 we will continue reading Pope Benedict XVI's Jesus of Nazareth . Prayer, pizza and fellowship.
Spiritual Direction/Discernment
An opportunity to grow in your relationship with God. A number of spiritual directors are available to help you. For more information contact Fr. Sylvain, or Richard Bernier.
RCIA
RCIA is the "Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults". It is a basic course in the Catholic faith for those interested in or thinking about receiving one of the "sacraments of initiation": Baptism, Confirmation and/or First Communion. It is also for students simply interested in knowing more about the Catholic faith. The format is presentation with a lot of room for questions and discussion.
Thursdays at 5:30pm.
For more info please contact richard(dot)bernier(at)mcgill(dot)ca