Our Lady of the Annunciation, West-Island (Montreal)

1970 - In the 1970s, Greek Melkite Catholic families from the Middle East began to settle in the West Island of Montreal.

1980 - In October, the late Bishop Michel Hakim was appointed Bishop of Canada.

1981 - By 1981, thanks to the decision of the late Bishop Georges Koriati, and the efforts of Father Jean Faraj, a small nucleus of 30 families celebrated Sunday masses in the parish hall of St. Luke's Church.

1982 - Monthly celebration of Mass at St. David's Church on the West Island of Montreal.

1983 - Bi-monthly celebration of Mass at St. Barnabas Church, on the West Island of Montreal.

1985 - Weekly mass at St. Barnabas Church on the West Island of Montreal. Formation of a Bible study group, annual retreat, youth choir, social activities, a scout troop and an Arabic language school.

1986 - As the community grew, we had to move to St. Suzanne's Church in 1986. Mass was celebrated at St. Suzanne's Church on the West Island of Montreal. Foundation of a legal entity, a corporation under the name of Comité Socio-culturel du Moyen-Orient (CSCMO), to manage finances and organize social activities.

1989 - Foundation of the "Our Lady of the Annunciation Parish (Sayedat Al- Bechara) affiliated to the Saint-Sauveur Church, to serve more than six hundred families.

1994 - In May, Father Jean Faraj is appointed pastor of the parish of the Virgin Mary, New York. He is replaced by Father Antoine Dib.

1998 - In March, mass ceased on the west island. The parishioners are invited to join the parish of Saint-Sauveur, in the church of Notre-Dame-des-Anges. In June, the late Bishop Sleiman Hajjar is appointed Bishop of Canada.

2001 - In January, the late Father Fouad Nasr was appointed parish priest to restart the weekly masses of the Our Lady of the Annunciation service at the Sainte-Suzanne church. Fouad Nasr took over as pastor of this flourishing community of over 600 families.

2003 - In June, Bishop Ibrahim Ibrahim is appointed Bishop of Canada. In October, the late Father Fouad Nasre leaves us for Rome, as patriarchal vicar. vicar. Father Makarios Wehbi replaces him as parish priest of Our Lady of the Annunciation.

2006 - The members of the board of directors are chosen by the bishop. The first parish council is composed of the following persons Msgr Makarios Wehbi (vice president), George Saba (treasurer), Camille Badra (secretary), Sherine Saba, Rita Tooma, the late Roger Ackad, Henry and Doris Awwad, Kamal Barakat and Ibrahim Maatouk.

2007 - In March, the first community colloquium of the parish is organized at the Melkite Center.

2008 - Msgr. Makarios Wehbi is appointed to another mission, at Saints Peter and Paul Church in Ottawa. Msgr. Antoine Semaan replaces him as parish priest.

2012 In December - Our Lady of the Annunciation parish buys St. Suzanne Church in Pierrefonds, to serve more than EIGHT HUNDRED families. Activities: Eucharistic celebrations, Bible studies, parish bulletin, choir, First Communion preparation, catechetical program, baptisms, weddings and social activities.

2013 - In September - Celebration of the dedication of the parish Our Lady of the Annunciation and Annual Ball. Bishop Ibrahim Ibrahim ordained Father Anthony Archimandrite with the title of Monsignor. Consecration of the Chapel of St. Rita by Bishop Ibrahim.

2017 - In February Msgr Antoine Semaan was transferred to the Church of Saints Peter and Paul in Ottawa. Msgr Makarios Wehbi replaces him as pastor of Our Lady of the Annunciation Parish.

2018 November - Msgr Antoine Semaan returns as parish priest at Our Lady of the Annunciation Parish. Arrived from Egypt the deacon Ragi Saleh.

2019 In June - Ordination by Bishop Ibrahim of Deacon Ragi Saleh as curate assigned to Our Lady of the Annunciation Parish.

2021 to 2022 Despite the pandemic of COVID 19 the parish consecrated the relics chapel and added several icons to its heritage.