Iris "Frere Andre"
Hybridizer by M. Elaine Bessette, R., 1996
Blossoming: late May, early June







A Message from the Rector 
Winter 2012 click here 


Masses in Spanish
Todos los primeros domingos del mes, se celebrará una misa en
español en la cripta, a las 3 P.M.
Todos son bienvenidos.

On the first Sunday of each month, a mass in Spanish will be held in the crypt at 3 PM. Welcome to all! click here


Renovation of the Beckerath Organ in the Basilica
Renovation work on the Beckerath organ in Saint Joseph's Oratory basilica began August 29, 2011 and will continue until May/June 2012. The Sunday organ concerts remain at 3:30 p.m., but using the Rogers organ, located in the sanctuary area of the basilica. Thus, music lovers can still come and listen to the recitals offered by noted organists.


The reliquary of Saint Brother's André 
Saint Brother André's reliquary in your parish.
Information, click here

 


The Associates of Brother André

The Strenght of One Big Spiritual Family

Brother André was able to count on associates from the very beginning of Saint Joseph's Oratory. It was with their help that he was able to enlarge the little chapel built in 1904, finish the crypt church in 1919, and begin the construction of the basilica in 1924.

In 1954, Saint Joseph’s Oratory established a special association to recognize its benefactors, The Associates of Brother André. The Rector's Group was created in 2002.

The association’s members are characterized by a willingness to join together in ensuring that Saint Joseph’s Oratory has the human and financial resources it needs to develop its pastoral and liturgical services, and welcome two million pilgrims and visitors every year. There are now more than 12,000 Associates of Brother André.
The Associates of Brother André Program
Your Donation Makes all the Difference
An Associate of Brother André is a donor who contributes $100 annually. The yearly contribution can be made through payment of an Associate of Brother André membership or a donation in support of activities at Saint Joseph’s Oratory.

The Privileges of Being an Associate of Brother André
  • A membership card;
  • A subscription to The Friend of Brother André (4 issues per year);
  • Discounts at the Oratory’s boutique upon presentation of the membership card;
  • An invitation to participate in the annual meeting of Associates of Brother André in October. A religious ceremony is followed by a communal banquet.  Associates of Brother André can be accompanied by a guest of their choosing;


All members active as of August 31st are invited.

The Associates of Brother André can count on the prayers and gratitude of the pastoral team of Saint Joseph’s Oratory. A Mass is celebrated for them every day. 




Before making your payment, please download this form and mail it to us by post.



For more information, please contact us by e-mail at the following address: slefebvre@osj.qc.ca



Information
Father Bernard Lacroix, CSC., Director
Telephone : 514 733-8211, ext. 2401
Email: associes@saint-joseph.qc.ca

Jacques Carrier, Director of sponsorships
Telephone : 514 733-8211,  ext. 3131
Email: jcarrier@osj.qc.ca


Activities

Mass and dinner for the Brother André. (Invitation only)
Recognition for the benefactors of Saint Joseph's Oratory.
Presentation of certificates to he new Grand Associates.

Date

Time

Place
September 19 and September 26  
11 a.m. - Mass

12 p.m. - Dinner		 Basilica and
Pichette Hall
October 3 and October 10
11 a.m. - Mass

12 p.m. - Dinner		 Basilica and
Pichette Hall


Information
Sylvie Lefebvre, secretary
Telephone: 514 733-8211, ext. 2721
Email: slefebvre@osj.qc.ca