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AN OVERVIEW OF THE ACTIVITIES...

OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH OF MONTREAL

Allow us to share with you some of the activities that your great generosity has enabled us to
accomplish in the course of the year.

THE CHURCH’S PRESENCE IN THE CARING FOR ONE ANOTHER
STREET The Catholic Church of Montreal initiated a
listening and spiritual support help-line at the
beginning of the pandemic. More than 75
calls requesting spiritual guidance have been
received by volunteers from Pastoral Home Care,
SASMAD. This new service also enabled us to
provide assistance to people living outside the
Catholic Archdiocese of Montreal. In addition to
Through Notre-Dame-de-la-rue, the Catholic requests for accompaniment, numerous referrals
Church of Montreal represents Jesus Christ were made through the help-line on behalf of
and his message of love among the poor and individuals desiring to speak with a priest or in
homeless. need of religious support.
Throughout this year, 300 homeless persons
per week have been provided their basic
necessities. Many much needed services in
great demand, including listening, spiritual
encounters, Masses and reconciliations were
offered on the street. With the Starter Kit (a
set of dishes, saucepan, kitchen utensils and
bags of groceries), the Church facilitates the
reintegration into society of homeless and
migrant persons.

Pour plus d’informations : www.diocesemon- Anyone who wants to speak with someone
treal.org/fr/archidiocese/notre-dame-de-la- or who is seeking solace from the Catholic
rue Church of Montreal may call 7 days a week,
between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.: 1 888 305-
0994. This toll-free service is available in several
languages
Each year, a Mass is celebrated for the unclaimed
deceased. On Wednesday, September 22, TESTIMONIAL
2021, at 2:00 p.m., a Eucharistic celebration
for the repose of the souls of more than 200 “the thing I like about your listening and
unclaimed deceased persons will be held at the
shrine of Marie Reine des Cœurs in Montreal. spiritual support line is that you take the
Refreshments will follow. For more information, time to listen to us without any time limit.
please contact 514 925-4300 ext. 348 You are very generous” - A client.