“What role does God have in your life?” My Conversion Story, a talk by former professional cheerleader & convert to the Catholic Faith, Liz Vicente. This event is presented by the H.O.P.E. Group, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the Parish Hall. Cost $10.00 per person.

In a Pastoral Letter addressed to the priests, pastoral teams and all the faithful of the diocese, Archbishop Christian Lépine refers to sexual abuse in the Church and invites us to be people of peace, healing and reconciliation and exhorts us to unite in prayer as we approach Holy Week. (Click on the link to see the full text)

Join us in supporting the Foundation for the Education of Children in Uganda on Sunday, May 5 at St. John Fisher Parish (120 Summerhill Ave., Pointe-Claire, H9R 2L7). Doors open at 12:30 p.m. Tickets are $30 for adults, and $15 for youth under 16. All proceeds will go towards supporting the education of underprivileged children in Uganda. F.E.C.U. is a charity founded over 15 years ago by Fr. David Kiyingi, and whose mission is to help provide education to children throughout their high school years in Uganda, by funding tuition and boarding fees during the school season.. At the moment, over 110 students are listed on our roster, in need of sponsors. Any donations will be greatly appreciated. Enjoy an afternoon of great food, entertainment, door prizes and a 50/50+ draw. For more info, call Noreen Olivieri, 514-321-4252, or Fr. David 514-213-5778.

The Paschal Triduum will begin with the annual Chrism Mass at which the oils will be blessed, and Holy Chrism consecrated by Archbishop Christian Lépine. All faithful are invited to this celebration on Wednesday, April 17, 7:30 p.m. at Mary Queen of the World Cathedral (corner Mansfield and René-Lévesque Blvd West, Montreal).

Young people do want to be holy! St. John Paul II’s strategies in evangelizing youth. Mary is a parishioner of St. John Fisher, a wife and mother of three school-aged boys. She is daily seeking to grow in holiness with and through her family. St. John Paul II, whom she met in 1998, has been an important figure in her spiritual life. All are welcome.

Join us for our annual Way of the Cross which will be held on Good Friday morning, April 19, led by Archbishop Christian Lépine, throughout the streets and churches of Old Montreal. The event will start at 9:30 a.m. at Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Secours Chapel (400 St. Paul St. East, Montreal, H2Y 1H4) and will conclude at noon at Mary Queen of the World Cathedral (corner René-Levesque Blvd. West and Mansfield St.). We invite everyone to this time of prayer, refelction and song. Contact Communion & Liberation at 514-667-5709 or secretary@clonline.ca.

On Thursday, May 9, 2019, we will once again return to Parliament Hill in our nation’s capital to unapologetically stand up for the right to life for all human beings. This year’s 22nd National March for Life is very significant because we will be commemorating 50 years of legalized abortion in Canada—half of a century of sanctioned child-killing since the passing of former Prime Minister Pierre Elliott Trudeau’s 1969 Omnibus Bill. We need you there to help us end Canada’s abortion legacy. It is precisely because of this somber milestone that it is so important that you make the trip to Ottawa if possible. Your presence at the March challenges our lawmakers, in the Parliament Buildings we assemble before, by reminding them that abortion is a human rights injustice and no human rights injustice ought to ever be permitted. Join us as we march for the more than 4 million unborn children who have been killed by abortion, for the millions of family members and friends who have been hurt because of this national tragedy, and for all children in the womb who remain at risk. To help you plan, follow the link to marchforlife.ca and download our 2019 National March for Life Trip Planner.

40 Days for Life Prayer Vigil is a focused pro-life campaign with a vision to access God’s power through prayer, fasting and peaceful vigil to end abortion for the protection of the unborn child. The mission of the campaign is to bring together the Body of Christ in a spirit of unity during a focused 40 day campaign of prayer, fasting and peaceful activism, with a purpose of repentance, to seek God’s favor to turn hearts and minds from a culture of death to culture of life, thus bringing about an end to abortion. All are welcomed to join us daily during the Lenten season through to Palm Sunday, April 14, to pray for the end of abortion. We will be at the corner of Berri and St. Catherine streets (505 SaintCatherine St. East), 24 hours per day. To learn more and/or to become a prayer volunteer, call: 514 344-2686 or 438 930-8643 or email info@cqv.qc.ca.

The Improving Care Conference will take place next Saturday, April 6, at the Holiday Inn Downtown Montreal. Health professionals and anyone with an interest in end-of-life issues are welcome.

If you knew that you only had one week left to live, how would you spend it? What would you do? Most people know that Jesus celebrated the Last Supper on Holy Thursday, died on Good Friday, and lay dead in the tomb on Holy Saturday. But what about the other days of Holy Week? What did Jesus choose to say and do on the last seven days of his life? In this riveting presentation, Dr. Brant Pitre takes his knowledge of the Jewish roots of Christianity and uses it to unveil the mysteries of the most sacred and solemn week of the entire year: "Holy Week. "Join us for this insightful video presentation: Sunday, April 7, Beverly Room, at 3pm.

April 6 at 7:00 p.m. Doors open at 6:40 p.m. Tickets will be on sale after all Masses on March 30th and 31st $10.00 per ticket - Door Prizes, Food for purchase & Raffles. Come on out and support our Performers! Advertise your business or services in the Talent Show Program. Business card size blocks are being offered to promote the works of individuals from our Parish, for our Parish while supporting the Youth Group. Contact Jennifer Pastor at jen3p@hotmail.com or 514-426-3892 or Lise Fortin at dragonqueen@bell.net or 514-898-0237 for more details.

Every woman needs a quiet time when she can stop and reflect and turn to God… a time when she can think through the priorities of her life without those inevitable interruptions and those seemingly endless demands on her time and energy - a time for renewing herself mentally, physically and spiritually. Women of all faiths are welcome. This silent retreat will be held from Friday, April 26 to Sunday, April 28. Spiritual Director: The Rev. Michelle Eason Location: the beautiful Ermitage Ste-Croix (21269 Gouin Blvd, Pierrefonds, H9K 1C1). The cost is $180, with partial bursaries available. This is a silent retreat that is guided and structured but with plenty of free time to rest and reflect. For more information, please contact: Liz Glasgow at 514-453-0883 or glasgows@videotron.ca.

Information Session Hosted by Rideau Memorial Gardens on the advantages of pre-arranging Funeral & Cemetery needs. Rescheduled to Sunday, March 24, 2019 at 12:30 p.m. in the Parish hall. Refreshments will be served. Please call 514- 695-0205 to RSVP.

The Heralds of the Gospel Invite You to Participate in an Afternoon with Mary This is an event for the whole family. Saturday, March 30, starting at 1:00 p.m. with recitation of the Rosary, followed by a children’s activities and a talk for the adults wherein the motherhood of Mary will be discussed. Potluck lunch at 3:00 p.m. in the hall followed by Mass at 5:00 p.m. For information please call 514-468-8778

Genesis to Jesus presents the whole sweep of salvation history, and helps you make sense of the Bible, literally, from Genesis to Jesus. By the end of Lent, you'll understand the importance of Easter as the eighth day of creation in light of God's unified plan for our salvation. Join us for these beautiful presentations by Matthew Leonard, based on Scott Hahn’s book, A Father Who Keeps His Promises, in the Beverly Room every Friday, March 8 - April 12, at 7:15pm.

Presented by Fr. Raymond Lafontaine, E.V. and members of the Office for English Pastoral services team. Film Presentation: “Pope Francis: A Man of His Word” (2018), Friday, March 22, 7:00 p.m. Mission Evenings: Monday to Wednesday, March 25 – March 27, 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. St. Monica’s Parish 6405 de Terrebonne, NDG/Montreal www.stmonica.ca 514-481-0267

oin hundreds of young people for their annual festival and pilgrimage, including Palm Sunday mass presided by Archbishop Christian Lépine on Saturday, April 13 beginning at 12 p.m. at Santa Cruz Mission (60 Rachel St. West, Montreal, H2W 1W9).

With speaker William Curran on Thursday, April 11 from 7 p.m.-9 p.m. at St. Thomas à Becket Parish (4320 Ste-Anne, Pierrefonds, H9H 4Y7). Free of charge and open to all. To register, contact Cathie Macaulay at cmacaulay@diocesemontreal.org or 514-925-4300 ext. 354.

Tuesday, March 12. It runs from 7:15-9:30 p.m. and offers time for a chat and/or confession with Fr. John L. Agundez, a priest of the prelature of Opus Dei (opusdei.ca). The evening also includes a talk and a preached meditation. For more information, contact Alfonso Marin at (514) 240-2265.

The English Speaking Catholic Council is undertaking a survey in the English-speaking parishes of Montreal, Laval and the South Shore. The goal of the survey is to find out whether parishioners who are new in Quebec look to their parishes for support as they adjust to life in Quebec. How can parishes better assist their parishioners as they make a new home in Quebec? This is a short, anonymous survey that takes only about 4 minutes to complete and you do not need to be a newcomer to take the survey. All responses will give both parishes and the ESCC a better understanding of the profile of the parishes and how we can help our communities be vital places of welcome. Thank you for your cooperation! CLICK THE LINK IN THE TITLE ABOVE TO TAKE THE SURVEY