THREE SINGLE BEDS NEEDED - NEW OR LIGHTLY USED Le Pont, a centre dedicated to the welcome, shelter, accompaniment and support of asylum-seeking families, collects donations regularly to help feed, house and integrate its influx of residents (mostly women and children) throughout the year. Located in Montreal's east end on Lacordaire St., just south of Sherbrooke St. East, the centre is appealing to the public for an urgently-needed single beds, complete with frame, mattress and bedding linen.

Salt + Light TV is available on a free preview from participating cable and satellite providers across Canada, from April 14 - May 12, 2019. Join us starting Palm Sunday for live Papal events and our line-up of Catholic programming to grow in the knowledge of our faith and Catholic tradition in its many expressions.

In a Pastoral Letter addressed to the priests, pastoral teams and all the faithful of the diocese, Archbishop Christian Lépine refers to sexual abuse in the Church and invites us to be people of peace, healing and reconciliation and exhorts us to unite in prayer as we approach Holy Week. (Click on the link to see the full text)

We are pleased to announce that the annual Wardens’ Session in English will take place at the diocese on Monday, April 29 from 6:30 p.m.-9.30 p.m. (2000 Sherbrooke St. West, Montreal, H3H 1G4). More details and registration info to follow - stay tuned!

Join us on Saturday, May 4, live in Ottawa or by live webcast at this year's Montreal host site, Holy Name of Jesus Parish in Laval (899 Chomedey Blvd., Laval, H7V 2X1). The NES inspires parish renewal and personal conversion. Connect with fellow Catholics from neighbouring Montreal parishes who support one another in the work of evangelization. Online registration is required. Admission is free. Lunch will be provided.

With Nathalie and John Bondyra Join us on Saturday, May 4 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at St. Monica parish hall (6405 de Terrebonne St., Montreal, H4B 1A8) for the opportunity to identify the love languages, to discover your primary love language, and to recognize the love languages of your loved ones. Start speaking each other's language, feel more loved and more loving, and get ready for your best relationships ever! For information and to register by May 1, contact Anna at 514-481-0267 ext. 22 or [email protected].

Catholic Action Montreal is hosting its Annual General Meeting (AGM) Tuesday, April 23rd at 5:30 at Loyola High School. Bishop Thomas Dowd has confirmed his attendance. Please come chat with him, our other board members and hear about the good works Catholic Action does in the name of Our Lord! In order to ensure food and beverage is in supply please RSVP here: [email protected] a blessed Holy Week!

A team of young Jesuit priests from across Canada will be in Montreal to offer a retreat for young adults (18-35) on Saturday, April 27 (8:30 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.) and Sunday April 28 (8:30-noon). Join us to encounter the beauty of Christ through silent prayer, dynamic talks, and personal discernment exercises. The retreat is being organized by the Church of the Gesù in both English and French and the cost is just $30, including meals and materials. For more information, please contact Fr. John Meehan, SJ, at [email protected] or register at https://goo.gl/h2oryL.

The Catholic Women’s League of Canada (CWL), Montreal Diocesan Council will hold its 98th Annual Convention on Saturday, April 27 at St. John Brébeuf Parish (7777 George St., Lasalle, H8P 1C8). Registration opens at 8:30 a.m.. Archbishop Christian Lépine will be in attendance for the morning’s business session which begins at 9 a.m. and will officiate at a Eucharistic celebration at 11:15 a.m. Council Presidents and their members are encouraged to attend this important event, which includes a luncheon. Special guest Dr.Catherine Ferrier will speak about Palliative Care and Euthanasia. Tickets are $22 and available from Presidents. All women welcome. Non-members who would like information about the League and/or who wish to reserve tickets to the Convention may contact Diocesan President Lydia Fielding at 514-505-1761.

The Knights of Columbus St. Kevin Council 13881 and the Catholic Women’s League St. Kevin’s Council 4030 are sponsoring a Mother’s Day Dinner-Dance Party to be held on Saturday, May 11, 6 p.m. (5600 Côte-des-Neiges Rd., Montreal, H3T 1Z1) to raise funds for a parish security camera system. Donation of $20, and tickets are available from any KofC or CWL member. For more information please contact Boris at 514-739-4973 or Lorna at 514-342-8675.

Sunday, May 12 at 12 p.m. our annual Mother’s Day Brunch will be held at St. Brendan's parish hall (5740 – 15th Ave., Montreal). Cost is $30 for adults, $15 for children ages 6-12, and free for children 5 and under. Reserve your tickets by contacting Patty at [email protected].

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 Sunday, May 12, 2 p.m. at the Dominican Convent (2715 Côte-Sainte-Catherine Rd., Montreal, H3T 1B6). Light refreshments will be provided. If you plan to attend or have any questions, please contact Wendy at 438-883-1800.    Visit http://dominicanlaity.ca/DominicanLaity/Welcome.html. 

“What role does God have in your life?” My Conversion Story, a talk by former professional cheerleader & convert to the Catholic Faith, Liz Vicente. This event is presented by the H.O.P.E. Group, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the Parish Hall. Cost $10.00 per person.

The Knights of Columbus - St. Brendan’s Council 14693, are holding their 7th Annual Texas Hold’Em Fundraiser on Friday, April 26, 6:30 p.m. at the Montreal Metropolitain Hotel (3400 Crémazie Blvd. East, Montreal, H2A 1A6). Proceeds from this fundraiser will be donated to the Jewish General Hospital’s Neurology Department. Tickets are $85 each, and includes a Hot & Cold Buffet and $1500 in start-up poker chips. Anyone interested in supporting our efforts, purchasing tickets or would like to sponsor us, kindly contact Giovanni Daniele at 514-910-6767 or Paolo Stea at 438-989-8115. A $30 charity tax receipt is available per ticket.

The Paschal Triduum will begin with the annual Chrism Mass at which the oils will be blessed, and Holy Chrism consecrated by Archbishop Christian Lépine. All faithful are invited to this celebration on Wednesday, April 17, 7:30 p.m. at Mary Queen of the World Cathedral (corner Mansfield and René-Lévesque Blvd West, Montreal).

Every woman needs a quiet time when she can stop and reflect and turn to God… a time when she can think through the priorities of her life without those inevitable interruptions and those seemingly endless demands on her time and energy - a time for renewing herself mentally, physically and spiritually. Women of all faiths are welcome. This silent retreat will be held from Friday, April 26 to Sunday, April 28. Spiritual Director: The Rev. Michelle Eason Location: the beautiful Ermitage Ste-Croix (21269 Gouin Blvd, Pierrefonds, H9K 1C1). The cost is $180, with partial bursaries available. This is a silent retreat that is guided and structured but with plenty of free time to rest and reflect. For more information, please contact: Liz Glasgow at 514-453-0883 or [email protected].

Young people do want to be holy! St. John Paul II’s strategies in evangelizing youth. Mary is a parishioner of St. John Fisher, a wife and mother of three school-aged boys. She is daily seeking to grow in holiness with and through her family. St. John Paul II, whom she met in 1998, has been an important figure in her spiritual life. All are welcome.

Join us for our annual Way of the Cross which will be held on Good Friday morning, April 19, led by Archbishop Christian Lépine, throughout the streets and churches of Old Montreal. The event will start at 9:30 a.m. at Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Secours Chapel (400 St. Paul St. East, Montreal, H2Y 1H4) and will conclude at noon at Mary Queen of the World Cathedral (corner René-Levesque Blvd. West and Mansfield St.). We invite everyone to this time of prayer, refelction and song. Contact Communion & Liberation at 514-667-5709 or [email protected].