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

Join us for our first worship night with joyful praising songs and prayers to uplift your heart. Sunday, January 19 at 6:30 p.m. in the church. Led by Blossom of Love Music Ministry.

Join us for this Saturday workshop in which we will reflect on the ways that God teaches us and the way that we are called to share with others what God has given us. Teachers and catechists can benefit especially from this reflection on divine pedagogy, but the course can also be of great use to students, parents, and anyone who accompanies others.

Celebrating Week of Prayer for Christian Unity in Montreal - In Montreal, a celebration has been planned for Sunday, January 19, 3 p.m. at the Armenian Apostolic Church (615 Stuart Ave., Outremont, H2V 3H2) with Archbishop Christian Lépine among those participating in the celebration as faith community representatives and leaders. The Canadian Council of Churches and its ecumenical partners, the Canadian Center for Ecumenism and the Prairie Center for Ecumenism, invite everyone to take part. All are welcome.

Each year, the World Youth Day Montreal (WYD MTL) choir gathers around 30-50 singers to serve liturgy through prayer in song at the WYD MTL mass. And you're invited to be a part of the choir this upcoming year! Rehearsals 1. Sat., Jan. 18 1-3:30pm, Sat., Jan. 25 1-3:30pm, Sat., Feb. 15* or 29* 1-3:30pm, Fri., Mar 20, 6:30-9pm, Fri., Apr. 3, 5:30-8:30pm, Sat., Apr 4, 12:30-4:00pm

Offered every third Monday of the month, 7:30 p.m. at St. Thomas à Becket Parish (4320 Ste-Anne St., Pierrefonds, H9H 4Y7). Our evening includes Eucharistic Adoration, prayerful music, scripture, and reflection. The Sacrament of Reconciliation is offered and prayer teams are happy to meet with you. Our next service will be January 20. All are welcome. Contact Elsa Rivera at BecketHealing@gmail.com

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.

Enslish session: Tuesday, January 21. We strongly encourage all fabrique pastors and administrative personnel to attend this symposium which will provide important and the most  up-to-date information and guidance to assist you in your administrative duties. Please RSVP to  servicesfabriques@diocesemontreal.org, indicating “Symposium 2020” in the subject line.

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.

Where: St.John Fisher Parish - When: Saturday, Janaury 11, 2020 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday, January 11, 2020 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Program: Holy Mass, Presentation of the life of Saint Brother André, Veneration of the Relics of Saint Brother André, Anointing with the oil of St. Joseph For more information, contact the parish (514) 695-0205 / sjfpsecretary@videotron.ca

Tuesday, January 14, from 7:15-9:30 p.m. and offers time for a chat and/or confession with a priest of the prelature of Opus Dei (opusdei.ca). The evening includes a talk and a preached meditation. For info, contact Carlo Santaguida at carlosantaguida@gmail.com

Come enjoy a weekend in the Laurentians to learn more about who you are, how God made you with purpose and what plans He has in store for you. Join young adults, ages 18-26, from the diocese in conversation, music and reflection. The retreat includes an online Clifton Strengths Assessment to discover your strengths, two-night accommodation, food, music and other activities. Registration at www.emergentstrengths.com/kinkora2020 Where: Camp Kinkora, Lac de la Borne When: 10-12 January 2020 Cost: $195 + hst

Join Fr. Claude Paradis, founder of Notre-Dame de la rue, in celebrating outdoor mass with the homeless of Montreal on Christmas Eve, Tuesday, December 24, 2 p.m. just outside of Place d'armes Metro station (920 St-Urbain St., Montreal, H2Z 1K4). To find out more about Notre-Dame de la rue or to donate, contact notredamedelarue@diocesemontreal.org.

Alpha is a 12 week course that creates a space where people come and discuss life’s big questions in a friendly, open and informal environment. It will run on Tuesdays from 6:30pm to 8:45pm starting January 7th 2020, and will continue for 12 sessions. Every session consists of a meal, a short video, and small group discussions where anyone is free to share without discrimination. Each talk looks at a different question around faith and is designed to create conversation. There is no cost, though donations are accepted. Curious? All are welcome, ages 18+!

All Friends of Mercy are invited on the 11th of each month to offer their day for the intentions of the sick, their families and the volunteers who minister to them. In addition, we pray for all members of the association, our community partners and the parishes involved in caring for the sick.  If you are interested in participating in the prayer ministry of Friends of Mercy, please contact Arlene Provoteaux at arlene2155@videotron.ca.

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