Saint John Fisher Parish

The People’s Gospel Choir of Montreal at St. John Fisher Parish on Sunday, February 2, 2020 at 6:30 p.m. Tickets $20 ($10 for under 12yrs). Contact Jennifer Pastor 514-426-3892 A portion of the proceeds go to support St. John Fisher Parish.

We invite you to come to the Adoration Chapel every Monday and Friday, from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., and join us in praying the Rosary for the unborn to ask Our Lord for the end of abortion. Then He will answer them, "Truly, I say to you, as you did it not to one of the least of these, you did it not to me." Matthew 25:45

Study session (seven evenings) of the encyclical Laudato Si’, Praise to You Lord is planned for January – March 2020. One of the best ways to learn the teachings in this encyclical is in a small group. We will use the Jesuit Forum Dialogue Guide.  Meetings will be held Wednesday evenings from 6-7:30 p.m. starting January 22 until March 11 at the Archdiocese of Montreal (2000 Sherbrooke St. West, Montreal, H3H 1G4). Please note the exception of two dates, i.e. February 4 and February 25: we will meet on Tuesday instead of Wednesday.   Please RSVP for the study sessions by January 20 and kindly indicate whether you need a hard copy of the dialogue guide for $10.  RSVP to Kim Piché at KPiche@diocesemontreal.org.

PILGRIMAGE TO THE HOLY LAND: This summer, travel in the footsteps of Christ with Archbishop Christian Lépine (June 26- July 8, 2020) It is an opportunity for young adults to follow in the footsteps of Jesus Christ in the hope of increasing our determination and courage to conform more to Him and to live with confidence as disciples in today’s world. Find out more at our next info session: Thursday, January 23 at 7 p.m. Archdiocesan Offices 2000 Sherbrooke St. West Montreal, H3H 1G4 Limited parking available via Fort Street.

The Truth and Reconciliation Commission revealed how little Canadians know about the First Nations who inhabited this land long before the arrival of the Europeans. How can we, as Catholics, contribute to healing and reconciliation? What can we learn from Indigenous peoples about dimensions of the Gospel that are especially meaningful and relevant today? Join Brian McDonough on Saturday, January 25 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in the parish hall (6405 de Terrebonne, Montreal, H4B 1A8) and learn what our responsibilities are, and how meeting them is “good news” for Catholics. For information and to register by January 21, contact Anna at (514) 481-0267 ext. 222 or anna.diodati@stmonica.ca.

Our Social Justice Group is proud to present the first of six monthly film nights, to be held on Friday, January 24 , 7 p.m. in our parish hall (855 Bishop Power, LaSalle, H8P 1C8).  This month's film, Salam Neighbor (2015), follows two American filmmakers as they travel to the edge of war, to live with 85,000 Syrian refugees in Jordan's Za'atari camp. Come, and bring a friend and/or family member(s), this film is for all ages! Contact the office at 514-366-0131 or office@johnbrebeuf.ca.

This year, Fr. Lloyd Baugh, SJ, presents the ten films of Kieslowski’s Decalogue. Loosely inspired by the Ten Commandments, the films are consistent in their sharp focus on the absolute primacy New Testament commandment to “love your neighbour as yourself". Join him on Friday, January 31 at 7 p.m. in the parish rectory (6405 de Terrebonne, Montreal, H4B 1A8) to view the film "A Short Film about Loving”. Free admission and popcorn, with discussion to follow! For information, contact Fr. Lloyd at 514-481-0267 ext. 232 or lloyd.baugh@stmonica.ca.