Novena dedicated to Saint Joseph From March 10 to March 18, 2010 ''Called to love''     Yoland Ouellet, OMI Photo: Pierre Giguère     March 10 to 18, 2010 Eucharistic celebration with preaching by Father Yoland Ouellet, OMI at 2 p.m. (Basilica) and at 7:30 p.m. (Crypt Church) English Masses Monday through Saturday at 12:15 p.m. in the Crypt Church Sunday, March 14 Joseph, icon of God's unconditional and universal Love! English Mass at 11:15 a.m. in the Crypt Church Presided over by Father Yoland Ouellet, OMI Friday, March 19 Joseph's icon of God's merciful Love! English Mass at 8 p.m. in the Crypt Church Presided over by Father Yoland Ouellet, OMI Special Blessing Every Evening at 8:30 PM During the Novena Offered by Yoland Ouellet, OMI and members of the Pastoral Ministry at Saint Joseph's Oratory March 10: Joseph, Icon of the Father Special blessing upon new fathers, new mothers, and single- parent families. March 11: Joseph, Icon of a Spouse Special Blessing upon fiancées, the new married, and those who are in love. March 12: Joseph, Icone of Fidelity Special Blessing upon mothers-to-be. March 13: Joseph, Icon of Light Special Blessing upon families. March 14: Joseph, Icon of Universality. Special Blessing upon immigrants and refugees. March 15: Joseph, Icone of Offering Special Blessing upon women religious and men religious. March 16: Joseph, Icone of the Guide. Special Blessing upon youngsters and adopted children. March 17: Joseph, Icon of Love. Special Blessing upon those who consider themselves marginalized. March 18: Joseph, Icon of Mercy. Special Blessing upon blended families. Confessions: Marh 10 to March 18 Crypt Church: 7 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., and 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Basilica: 1:15 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

The Fight into Egyt, stained window of the Crypt, Perdiau and O'Shea, 1919, Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal. Graphism: Michel Archambault       Called to Love! God of love, the life of Saint Joseph was filled with calls to love. As we contemplate his life, you call us today to unconditional and universal love, to love faithfully day after day, to offer a guiding light to our brothers ans sisters, to give of ourselves and to pardon, to show mercy to the oppressed and to the poor under whatever guise they appear. Give us that grace through Jesus Christ, your Beloved Son and through the intercession of Joseph, icon of Eternal Love.

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Novena Special Event Sponsored by The Oratory magazine Joseph Concert with Catherine Joanne Sunday March 14, 2010 1:30 p.m. in the Crypt Church Free admission Hear the story of our salvation in a new way through the eyes and experience of the foster-father of Jesus. Catherine Joanne songs in a concert of voice and classical guitare. Catherine Joanne is a composer, singer and classical guitarist. She is well known through Canada and United States where she offers parish retreats, concerts and programs. She lives and works as Spiritual Director at Saint Joseph's Dwelling Place, a guest-retreat house in southern Vermont. Since 2002, Catherine Joanne has written articles on Joseph and the spiritual life for The Oratory magazine.

Catherine Joanne

Feast of Saint Joseph, Husband of Mary Friday March 19, 2010 Solemn Masses in the Basilica presided over by: 10 a.m.     Msgr Paul-André Durocher, Bishop of Alexendria Cornwall (bilingual) 2:30 p.m.  Msgr André Gaumond, Archbishop of Sherbrooke 7:30 p.m.  Cardinal Jean-Claude Turcotte, Archbishop of Montréal Celebration of the Eucharistic in the Basilica with Les Petits Chanteurs du Mont-Royal and organist Philippe Bélanger. French Masses in the Crypt Church 7 a.m., 8 a.m., 9 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 4:30 p.m. English Mass in the Crypt Church at 8 p.m. in the Crypt Church Presided over by Father Yoland Ouellet, OMI Joseph, icon of God's merciful Love! Confessions: Crypt Church: 6:45 a.m. to 1:45 p.m., 3 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., and 7:45 to 8:45 p.m. Basilica: 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., 1:45 p.m. to 3 p.m., and 7:15 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

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