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: [email protected] 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.
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 [email protected].
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 [email protected].
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 [email protected].
Following the great missionary launch initiated by our Archbishop on the evening of September 14th, we invite pastors/parochial administrators, appointed personnel, all persons in your community (2 to 4 volunteers), members of movements, associations or religious communities in your circles who have at heart the mission, to join one of the following work meetings: - October 9, from 10 am to 1 pm, at St. John Fisher Parish (in English) - Le 10 octobre, de 10h à 13h, à la paroisse Notre-Dame d’Anjou (en français) - Le 11 octobre, de 10h à 13h, à la paroisse Saint-Sixte (en français) The purpose of this meeting is to set up, in an interactive and dynamic way, the induction of the synodal process by the missionary shift in our parochial environment, and propose a program guide and a calendar for the year to come.
Are you considering becoming a Catholic? Do you want to be better informed about the Catholic Faith? Do you know someone who has expressed an interest in becoming a Catholic? The R.C.I.A. Program is available to those considering entry into the Church or those wishing to better understand their faith. For information, please call the Rectory at 695-0205
Would you like to be part of a new annual tradition at SJF ? The ceremony will take place during the 11:00 a.m. Mass - after the homily, Fr. Victor will ask couples to stand up and renew their vows. We will have a potluck lunch for families and their friends right after the Mass. We plan to hire a photographer. $25 donation (optional). Contact Katerina at [email protected] to register.
Our parish’s next serving of the disadvantaged is on Saturday, October 13. Please sign up at http://friendsofkinkora.org/blh/ to contribute food, help with the community cook on Friday evening, October 12, or to go and serve at the Benedict Labre House. For information call Michael Cochrane, 514-559-7216