“We invite you to come celebrate with family and friends at our Second Annual St. John Fisher Parish New Year’s Family Party. In the parish hall, Monday, December 31, 2018 at 6:30 p.m. following the 5:00 p.m. Mass. We will have music, dancing, games and early New Year’s countdown for young children 9:00 p.m.), but anyone is welcome to stay until true midnight. Requested donation - $10.00 per family. Please help us spread the word. Please sign up at. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0844afa723a0f94-newyears1

Our parish’s next serving of the disadvantaged is on Saturday, December 8. Please sign up at http://friendsofkinkora.org/blh/ to contribute food, sign up to help with the community cook on Friday evening, December 7, or to go and serve at the Benedict Labre House. Or you may make a monetary donation towards the food cost by placing an envelope marked BLH in the collection basket at weekend Mass. If

Becoming Saints for God’s Glory: Pope Francis’ invitation in Gaudete et Exultate Monday, November 26 at 7:30 p.m. Fr. Sylvester Tan, S.J., serves as the director of programs at the Villa Saint-Martin, the Jesuit retreat house in Montreal, where he seeks to help individuals and strengthen communities by offering them new opportunities to encounter the mercy of Jesus Christ. He holds degrees in Literature, Environmental Studies, Philosophy, Theology, and Medieval Studies and has worked especially in universities and parishes. Fr. Tan delights in entering into conversation with others and discovering with them the beauty and drama of the life of God present in our midst.

Mrs. Erika Jacinto, Director of Communications and Media Relations Archdiocese of Montreal, will be speaking about her experience at The World Meeting of Families in Ireland, where Catholics from around the world gathered with Pope Francis to reflect on “The Gospel of the Family: Joy for the World” RSVP, if possible 514-695-0205. There is no entrance fee. Donations welcome. Light refreshments will be served. All ladies welcome

Aging and End of Life in 2018 Canada -Dr. Catherine Ferrier works at the Geriatric outpatient clinic of the McGill University Health Centre. She cares for patients suffering from a variety of ailments related to aging, especially cognitive disorders. She is also the president of the Physicians’ Alliance against Euthanasia, and has been actively involved in the debate around “medical aid and dying” in Quebec and Canada. All are welcome.

Mary Queen of Peace Church, 11075 Gouin Blvd W. Pierrefonds. Tickets Adults $20.00 - Children 13 and under $5.00. Music DJ, Dance - bring your own wine. (Proceeds will be donated to local charities) Please contact Sean Donovan, Andrew Dean, or Steven Hartley.

Friday November 23, 2018 at 7:30PM at Mary-Queen-of-the-World Cathedral - Pause and prepare your hearts for the season of Advent, for an evening of Adoration and prayer centered on Christ the King, pray before exams, focus on the Essential, ask Christ the King for a particular grace.

Based on Scott Hahn’s Hail, Holy Queen and presented by dynamic speaker Matthew Leonard, this study has something for everyone from the newly confirmed to the fully engaged cradle Catholic. It unveils the mystery of Our Lady that is woven into the fabric of Sacred Scripture. Twelve visually stunning lessons convey the beauty of the doctrine and devotions surrounding Mary, bringing them to life in a powerful, new way. Please join us. Where: St. John Fisher Parish, the Beverly Room. When: 7:00 p.m. Fridays, November 2, 9, 23, 30 and December 7, 14.

Challenge is a Catholic retreat movement for youth, coordinated by youth. Challenge begins with a three day retreat weekend, during which young people have a chance to meet Christ on a personal level with the help of their peers. The emphasis in the Challenge Weekend is a youth-to-youth approach, a live-in weekend environment, a group discussion format, and a team approach.

Come and join us for a great evening of entertainment and a sing along with: Aurora Chorealis, Aeternal, SJF Children’s Choir, SJF Adult Choir and Pointes of Light. Sunday, December 2nd at 7:00 p.m.to 8:45 p.m. at St. John Fisher Parish. Free-will offerings and non-perishable food items for the C.A.C Food Bank would be greatly appreciated.

Sun., Dec. 16, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. St. John Fisher Parish, 120 Summerhill Ave. $20/ticket or $10/youth Contact: Jennifer Pastor 514-426-3892 or email: jen3p@hotmail.com Half of the proceeds will be donated to our music ministry.

Dec. 22, 2018 - 7 P.M. - Grand Séminaire de Montréal - 2065 Sherbrooke Ouest, West Montréal. - Admission:$20, Student:$10. - Proceeds go to NOTRE DAME DE LA RUE which reaches out to the homeless of Montréal.

Les choralies 2018 "Christmas! A time to sing and celebrate!" - December 2 : Choeur du Centre-Ville - December 8 : Ensemble vocal Universalis - December 9 : Ensemble CantaClaro - December 15 : Nevrenaissance - December 16 : Les petites voix du plateau - December 22 : Ensemble vocal Alternatim - December 23 : Jazz pop et talons hauts - You will be carried away by Christmas carols in the atmosphere of the Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Secours Chapel. Goodwill offering appreciated. Contact Carole Golding at 514-282-8670 ext. 245 or cgolding@marguerite-bourgeoys.com.

Archbishop Christian Lépine's asylum seeker project, Le Pont, needs your help. As Jesus calls us to serve our neighbour, here is one way you can! Asylum seekers need assistance. Please consider htis as a personal, family or parish Christmas project. Collect these items to make lives more comfortable in our beautiful city. You may deliver your "gifts" directly to Le Pont (2700 Lacordaire, Montreal, H1N 2M6) or contact CAM at jwong@catholicaction.ca to arrange for pick-up. Suggested items for donation: Slippers and shoes for indoor use Cooking pots, of all sizes Shampoo and shower gel, preferably travel size Diapers of all sizes Tissues Toilet paper Toothbrushes, preferably individually packaged Toothpaste Winter coats, of all sizes Boots, of all sizes Basically every winter item - they're very helpful! Visit www.catholicaction.ca

Oct 26 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. All parishioners are invited to our Autumn Carnival on Friday, October 26th from 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., in the hall. All proceeds will be donated to The Montreal Children's Hospital. Tickets are 1/$1.00 and 6/$5.00. Costumes are a bonus! For more info, contact Jennifer at 514-426-3892.

Themed "Joy to Share", this retreat will be held on Saturday, December 8 from 10 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. (3800 Queen Mary Rd., Montreal, H3V 1H6) in the Joseph Olivier Pichette Hall (level 4) and Basilica (Level 6). Animated by Father Arul Jayaraj, CSC with the assistance of Father Thomas Xavier Gomes, CSC. Cost is $25; lunch and parking included. Organized In collaboration with the Catholic Women’s League of Canada. Register at tgomes@osj.qc.ca.

Guest speaker, Fr. Sylvester Tan, SJ, will be hosting an Advent Mission during over Sundays: Sunday, December 2 and Sunday, December 9, 9:30 a.m. both days (5333 Notre-Dame-de-Grâce Ave., Montreal, H4A 1L2). For more details, contact the parish office at 514-486-4795.

Join us for our Annual Christmas Concert on Sunday, December 9, 6:30 p.m. (106A Anselme-Lavigne St., DDO, H9A 1N8). Come and enjoy a little Christmas Spirit as we sing along and celebrate together in anticipation of this “most wonderful time of the year”, the Celebration of the Birth of Jesus! Bring your family, friends, and neighbours… bring your best Santa hat …and most importantly, bring your Christmas Cheer! Contact 514-684-6488 or office@st-luke.ca.

REGISTRATION IS NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE! Where is your parish headed in these changing times? What might it look like in the next few years? What CAN it look like? Join us on Nov. 16-17 as we explore creative and inspiring ways to respond together as a life-giving faith community to our changing world. Headlining the conference is Fr. James Mallon, author and speaker on Parish Renewal and Leadership Support, from the Archdiocese of Halifax-Yarmouth. In addition to delivering the keynote address, the author of Divine Renovation: From A Maintenance To A Missional Parish will also offer a free talk to priests on Friday morning at Villa Saint Martin. and don't miss ... The Catholic Community Rally November 16, 5 p.m. Featuring more than 30 groups and organizations that contribute to the vitality of the diocesan community. Organized by the English Speaking Catholic Council.

Join us for a joyful Christmas Concert sung by What a Choir! on Friday, December 14, 7:30 p.m. (5330 Clanranald Ave., Montreal, H3X 2S6) to mark the 80th Anniversary of St. Malachy’s Parish. The program will include Christmas songs, medleys from the Sound of Music and West Side Story, as well as a sing-along for those who enjoy joining in. What a Choir! is the name of our concert ensemble of over 30 singers including the St. Malachy Parish Choir, members of the Montreal Lithuanian Choir and other music lovers who enjoy singing, under the direction of Manuel Blais. The concert is free but volunteer donations which will be used for church repairs would be appreciated. A reception will follow. Contact 514-486-6358 or stmalachy@hotmail.com.