Saint John Fisher Parish

Women of the parish are invited to the H.O.P.E. group. Meetings take place on Thursday mornings from 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. in the Beverley room of the Parish hall. Gatherings consist of watching inspirational DVD's and group discussions. Babysitting is provided for the little ones. Coffee, tea and cookies are served.

The food bank is currently in need of the following items: cereal, peanut butter, jam, cookies and crackers. Your on-going donations are always greatly appreciated.

The Knitting & Crochet Group will meet Thursday, September 19, Tuesday, September 24, Thursday, October 3, Tuesday, October 8, Thursday, October 17 and Tuesday, October 22 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The Craft Group will meet Sundays during Coffee Sunday & Faith First from 10:15 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. We will be preparing crafts for the Bazaar (October 26, 2019) New members always welcome! Knitters and Crocheters are welcome to join us on Sundays and if Crafters would like to join us on Tuesdays & Thursdays, you are most welcome! Please RSVP with, Knitting & Crochet & Craft Group, in the subject to: amyduncandesign@hotmail.com

This year’s Bazaar will be on Saturday, October 26. The Bazaar is a major fundraising / community event for our parish! There will be a planning meeting this Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. in the Beverley Room, all those who wish to get involved are most welcome. Please R.S.V.P. by Monday.

The monthly Women’s Day Retreat will be held on Wednesday, September 18 at Villa Saint-Martin, 9451 Gouin Blvd, W., Pierrefonds, (just west of Highway 13). Registration: 9:15 a.m.. Animator; Sr. Pat O’Neill, SNJM. Thought-provoking presentations with references to Scriptural passages and the works of renowned spiritual writers; music; quiet time for personal reflection and prayer; Eucharistic celebration; sharing for those who wish to participate. ALL women welcome. Please bring a brown bag lunch; coffee and tea provided. Suggested donation: $15.00. Pre-registration not required. Plan to gift yourself with a few hours of rich spiritual nourishment with women who share your values, as well as your desire to deepen your relationship with God and to grow in faith and hope. Future retreat dates: October 16, November 20, December 11. Info: 514-696-8188.

A 6-session course designed to develop a spirituality of listening. Ideal for those involved in the pastoral care of the elderly, the sick and young adults. Basic skills for fostering communication in family relationships. The course uses a highly interactive, hands-on approach, with theoretical concepts applied through role play, prayerful reflection and other exercises. Beginning Sept 17 at 7 pm. Cost: $120. Please contact the Ignatian Centre at 514-481-1064 or centre@ignatiancentremtl.ca.

How can people pursue goodness, truth, and beauty, even as they encounter evil? The Catholic intellectual tradition offers responses to this question in theology, philosophy, literature, history, law, the arts, the sciences, education and the Church's pastoral practice. What forms does evil take today in the work of the Church and in the use of civil authority; in culture, economics, and politics; and among adherents of different religions and worldviews? What can people learn from the Catholic intellectual tradition to spur the pursuit of goodness, truth, and beauty not only in spite of, but even through the encounter with evil? These and other questions will be discussed by distinguished Canadian and American scholars. With Montreal Auxiliary Bishop Thomas Dowd and Archbishop Terrence Prendergast of Ottawa. September 27-29, downtown Montreal. Find out more at www.catholicscholars.org