Get Romantic! St Valentine's Dinner Date for couples in the parish. ·When: Saturday, February 23rd at 6:30 PM ·Location: St. John Fisher Parish Hall Join other couples from our parish for a catered four-course Italian dinner, prepared here and served to each couple at their individual candle lit table. It will be a wonderful opportunity to reconnect and celebrate your love. Cost is $60.00 per couple. BYOB Any funds collected in excess of expenses will go to support our parish. Last year’s event was a great success – so Make your plans now and reserve ASAP as space is limited. Please reserve by email at: Mjdarwent@live.com or call for more information at (514) 952-1891

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

Our parish’s next serving of the disadvantaged is on Saturday, February 9 . Please sign up at http://friendsofkinkora.org/blh/ to contribute food, sign up to help with the community cook on Friday evening, February 8, 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 you have any questions, please call Michael Cochrane, 514-559-7216

the Gospel message, in 2016 the Catholic Church of Montreal adopted the Diocesan Pastoral Responsibility Policy, which aims to insure an environment that is healthy and safe for all, and to prevent all forms of abuse when interacting with those who are vulnerable, especially children and elderly. There will be an information/awareness session given by Stéphanie Ranavalonarivo of the Archdiocese on the screening procedure our parish will be following on Tuesday, 29 January, at 7:00 p.m. in the hall. We encourage everyone to attend, in particular all staff members, heads of ministries, their assistants and all volunteers. If you require additional information please contact Joanna Gacek, the coordinator of the Responsible Pastoral Ministry for our parish at Joanna.gacek.rpm.sjfp@gmail.com.

In support of the SJFP Youth Group. Auditions will be held on Friday, February 15th from 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. and Sunday, February 17th from noon - 1:00 p.m., in the parish hall. WE WANT YOU!!! Magicians, Dancers, Jugglers, etc. Questions/info contact Jennifer Pastor at 514-426-3892 or email jen3p@hotmail.com

The Youth Group is hosting a theatrical play performed by Geordie Productions on Friday, January 18th in the Parish Hall. Doors close at 6:50 p.m. and the curtains open at 7:00 p.m. The play is entitled "Little Witch." A heartwarming, poetic and thrilling fable for anyone who has to make big choices. It is recommended for ages 6 and up. Tickets are usually costly, especially for a family. However, THIS PRODUCTION IS FREE due to the money raised during our Talent Show each year!!! For questions or info contact: Jennifer Pastor at 514- 426-3892 or jen3p@hotmail.com

If you have a laptop, which you're not using, could you, please, donate it to a school, Saint Pontiano Secondary School in Uganda. This will be very muc h appreciated. For more information call Fr. David, at 514-213-5778

The Catholic Mass Simplified, for parents. Have you ever wondered what makes the Catholic Mass so beautiful, awe-inspiring and solemnly profound? This talk will guide you through the Parts of the Mass, the Rituals, the Symbols and Gestures, with relevance towards Living your Faith with courage and affirmation. Tuesday, January 15, 2019 at 7:30 p.m. in the parish hall. All are welcome.

The Naskamoonan Project is open to post-secondary students (women aged 18-26). The Naskamoonan Project seeks to help out young mothers on the reserve of Moose Factory Island, giving them workshops on themes such as finance, budgeting, nutrition, early childhood education, communication... Also it seeks to start a mentoring program between older Cree women in the community and the young mothers so that there be a continuity in the help we can offer. We will also do volunteer work with the elderly. Enrich your day working with the elders, visiting shut-ins and the sick, doing small projects for those who need the help. The application form, as well as more detailed information about the project, can be requested at naskamoonan@gmail.com. FONTENEIGE UNIVERSITY CENTER is a registered charity whose spiritual activities are entrusted to Opus Dei, an institution of the Roman Catholic Church.

The next 'Come and See' Evening will be taking place on Friday, January 25th, from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. These gatherings are intended for men who are discerning a vocation to follow Jesus as a priest. These evenings are an excellent opportunity for those who are discerning a call to the priesthood, to share in fellowship, and to explore their call together. Gatherings take place at Our Lady of the Annunciation Parish (71 Roosevelt Avenue Ville Mont-Royal). For information: Fr. Robert Clark at 514 903-6200 or mtlvocations@hotmail.com.

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

Knitting & Crochet Group will meet Thursday, January 10 th from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. A contribution of $ 2.00 would be greatly appreciated in order to cover the cost of the refreshments. Please RSVP: amyduncandesign@hotmail.com

You are invited to join us every second Saturday, to reflect upon, study, d iscuss and enjoy some camaraderie – breakfast is offered! We will be meeting in the Beverley Room from 7:15 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Some experience and study of the bible would be an asset. At present we are beginning to examine Exodus and cover both the Old Te stament (Hebrew bible) and the New Testament (Christian Bible). Contact Fr. Mike Shaw at 514 - 696 - 6451 or dmpriestshaw@hotmail.com

Catholic Action is working with the Archdiocese and the office of the Episcopal Vicar, Fr. Raymond Lafontaine, for the missionary roadwork we have all been called to. Jesus invites us to participate, Catholic Action can help YOU participate. Call Judy Wong at 514-335-2538 to learn more about sharing our gifts to help serve our neighbour; visit the CAM website and read CAM’s latest newsletter or email Judy at jwong@catholicaction.ca. Join our expertise pool or let us help you! We’re here for community groups, parishioners, and our neighbours in need. We visit, listen, and help you assess, and come up with a plan to help achieve your objectives.Visit us at www.catholicaction.ca

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.

Latin (Wednesdays) and Ancient Greek (Mondays) courses offered by La Fondation Humanitas at Loyola High School (7272 Sherbrooke St. West, Montreal, H4B 1R2) starting in January 2019. Evenings (6:30-9:30) every two weeks, Cost is $120. for 24-hour session (no classes during first two weeks in March). Beginners and Advanced levels. Information at braultd@loyola.ca.

Join Jesuit Fathers Sylvester Tan and John Meehan at Villa Saint-Martin (9451 Gouin West Blvd., Pierrefonds, H8Y 1T2) as they guide a weekend encounter with the living God. Discover the riveting romance at the heart of all history, even yours! For prices and information, click link or contact retreat captain Deacon Brian Cordeiro at brian.cordeiro89@gmail.com . Spaces are limited so register soon.

Do you believe God may be calling you to possibly serve as a Lay Dominican? Intrigued and want to find out more? Please join us on Saturday, January 19, 3 p.m. (2715 Côte-Sainte-Catherine Rd., Montreal, H3T 1B6) for an afternoon information session where we will explore what being a Lay Dominican means. Light refreshments will be provided. Please contact Wendy at 438-883-1800 for any inquiries. Visit http://dominicanlaity.ca/DominicanLaity/Welcome.html.

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

Athens, Thessaloniki, Kavala, Meteora, Corinth, Ephesus, Rhodes, Crete, Santorini. May 21 – 31, 2019 11 Days Under the Spiritual direction of Fr. Joy Abraham, O. Carm of the Holy Name of Jesus Parish, Laval, Québec. Coordinator: Darryl Romeo pcebwu@gmail.com, Home: 905-567-3656