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 [email protected].

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 [email protected].

Click on the title above to see details of retreats in the Montréal area

FOOD, CLOTHING AND TOY DRIVES IN PARISHES ACROSS THE CITY (Click on Titile to see details)

The next "Come and See" evening will be taking place on Friday, December 20 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Annunciation Parish (71 Roosevelt Ave., Mount Royal, H3R 2G9). 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. For information or to reserve a spot, please contact Fr. Robert Clark at 514-903-6200 or [email protected].

For Concerts around the city, click on title to see details.

The Coalition Inclusion Quebec, Christian Jewish Dialogue of Montreal and The Centre for Civic Religious Literacy announce the launch of the second Building Bridges Youth Contest.  This contest encourages Montreal area youth to showcase their artistic and writing talents by sharing their thoughts/experiences on how our community looks when we are working and living in harmony.  This year’s theme is “All of us can promote and defend human rights” The Building Bridges contest is open to students from age 9 to 17.  Prizes from $100 to $500 will be awarded to the winners.  Contestants may submit works in the form of creative writing, (poetry, story, prose, essay) or artwork (drawing, painting, music, photography, film, or multimedia). See contest rules for more details.  The contest is open until January 15, 2020.

Would you like to help the parish decorate for Christmas by donating a poinsettia or new decorations for the Christmas tree, or making a monetary donation towards flowers? There are envelopes for flower donations on the table at the back of the church. Poinsettias and decorations can be dropped off at to the sacristy the weekend of December 14 & 15.

Each year we are invited to purchase a gift that will be given to an individual along with their Christmas food basket. To make the buying decision easier and to ensure people receive a gift appropriate for their age, we ask parishioners to pick a gift tag with the details of one person needing a gift or a food treat item from the Christmas tree at the back of the church. Please do not wrap the gifts, but return the original gift tag with your gift and place it in the box beside the Christmas tree, on or before Sunday, December 8. Thank you on behalf of the needy in the community.

Presented by Dr. Andrew Swafford and Jeff Cavins, as part of The Great Adventure Bible Series, this video gives an enlightening explanation of the Letter of St. Paul to the Romans. Please join us for 4 sessions. For more info call Adam (514) 694-8291 or Joanna (514) 791-8291. Where: Beverley Room. When: every Friday, from November 22 to December 13, 2019, 7:15 pm.

This year, to raise funds for the 2020 National Convention, the Catholic Woman’s league offers you the opportunity to have your Christmas tree delivered to your home. For a fee ranging from $40 to $79, taxes and delivery included, depending on the size and quality chosen, you will receive your Christmas tree directly at home. In doing so, a refund for each purchase will be given to the foundation. To buy your tree, simply go to www.merryeasychristmas.com and enter the promotional code: 2019cwl. For more information, contact [email protected] or 1-855-434-3520-ext. 701.