The annual Mass and pilgrimage for Latin-American agricultural workers at St. Joseph's Oratory will be held July 7, at 3 p.m. Most Rev. Christian Rodembourg, bishop of Saint-Hyacinthe, will celebrate the Mass in Spanish.

Put on your fancy hat, bring a fancy tea cup and cme celebrate Canada Day at our monthly High Tea fundraiser on Sunday, June 30, 2 p.m. (855 Bishop-Power Blvd., LaSalle, H8P 1C8). For only $10, you will be served delicious sandwiches, tea biscuits, dessert and of course, tea! Reservations are a must. Please contact Dawn at 514-366-0131 ext. 223 no later than Wednesday, June 26, to reserve your place

Register early! Space is limited! Don’t miss this last chance to participate in one of Fr. Thibodeaux’s retreats! Prices start at $424 for this five day/four night experience. To register, please contact Julie Lafontaine at the Villa Saint Martin at (514) 684-2311 extension 0 or e-mailing contact@villasaintmartin.org.

Offers four amazing, fun-filled, faith-based, one-week camping experiences for children, youth and families at beautiful CAMP KINKORA!  General Info: Anna Graham at 514-796-0703 or Cori-Ann Surette at 438-889-0318

CAMP CARITAS: The camp’s program is designed to attract, challenge and present more positive life values for today’s teenage boys (ages 11 to 17). For more info: www.campcaritas.ca. Contact Holy Family Parish at 514-272-1056 and visit our Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/campcaritas/ 

Catholic Action Montreal is pleased to once again collaborate with this important organization that offers a specialized healing environment for grieving youths, ages 6-17. Camp Erin® Montreal provides a unique opportunity for peer bonding between children and teens facing a similar life circumstance. Since children experience grief in their own unique way our campers may be at different stages of the bereavement process. Each potential camper is interviewed to help us meet each individual’s needs and ensure appropriateness of this specialized camp.  Camp Erin® is free of charge for all campers.   Registration deadline is June 30, 2019.   Contact Corrie Sirota, Clinical Director 514-737-6551, ex. 264  CampErin@ymywha.com

Saturday, August 10, 2019. Departure at 7 a.m. sharp by deluxe coach, from Mary Queen of Peace Church parking lot (11075 Gouin Blvd. West, Pierrefonds H8Y 1X6). Return arrival approx. at 7 p.m. We advise to bring your own lunch for convenience. Tickets: $40. Discount for families and children. For ticket information please contact: Eva: evamac@gmail.com, Loretta: 514-951-8626 or lcykyng@gmail.com Antoinette: 514-684-8808 or antoinette.kaade@gmail.com

Catholic Action Montreal is looking for volunteer drivers with a 4B license to drive a small 20-seater bus, assisting seniors by driving them to a daily outing from time to time. With summer approaching the demand for day trips has increased and we need to add to our volunteer pool. If you are interested and would like to obtain your 4B license, Catholic Action will reimburse your expenses once you join our fabulous volunteer group of drivers. Please contact Judy Wong at jwong@catholicaction.ca for more information.  

Consider the opportunity to spend a silent, personally directed summer retreat from August 5-9 at the Cistercian Abbey in Rougemont. Cost is $335, all-inclusive. Limited spaces. For more information, contact Paul Empsall at 514-626-9462 or visit www.montrealretreats.org.

All are welcome on Monday, June 24 at Saint-Jean-Baptiste Church (4237 Henri-Julien Ave., Montreal, H2W 1E5) for the diocesan celebration (in French) of the feast of St. John the Baptist, patron saint of French Canadians. Holy Hour will begin at 9 a.m., with the Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, during which priests will be available to hear confessions. Solemn Mass begins at 10 a.m. and will conclude with the traditional blessing of the loaves of bread given out each year to all participants at the door (exit Rachel St., near St-Denis St.).

Sun., Aug. 4, 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. - Guided exhibition tour on the life of Brother André. Wed., Aug. 7, 2 p.m. - Mass and Anointing of the sick, in the crypt church. Fri., Aug. 9, 7:30 p.m. - Mass in the Basilica followed by candlelight procession. Sun., Aug. 18 - Testimonies by Home Caregivers at all masses. Sun., Aug. 25 - Pilgrimage to Mont Saint-Grégoire, the birthplace of Brother André. Buses will leave the Oratory at 9 a.m.

Join us on Friday, September 27, 2019, 6 p.m. at Mary Queen of the World Cathedral (corner Rene-Lévesque Blvd. West and de la Cathédrale St., Montreal) for a concert of sacred songs organized by the Lieutenancy of Montreal and featuring Natalie Choquette. VIP/ Platinum concert tickets are available at CAD $150 and regular tickets at CAD $50. Donations are welcome. Cheques payable to "OESSJ - Montreal". Proceeds will go towards helping pay for tuition fees of children from impoverished families in Jordan.

Aurora Chorealis presents our year-end concert titled "You Are Not Alone". Join us on Sunday, June 9, 4 p.m. We are pleased to be back at Loyola High School in their fabulous theater, the Centre Eric Maclean SJ, Loyola High School, 2477 West Broadway, Montreal, H4B 2A4). Wheelchair access at main school door (7272 Sherbrooke St. West) Tickets are $20 for adults; $15 for students Benefiting: West Island Cancer Wellness Center For tickets or more info: http://www.aurorachorealis.com/contact-us.html

oin us for an evening of prayer, music and reflection on Saturday, June 8 (4320 Ste-Anne St., Pierrefonds, H9H 4Y7). Our doors will be open from 5:30 p.m. to midnight. You are welcome to join us at anytime between then. For more info, please contact the office at 514-626-4111 becketparish@gmail.com.

St. Gabriel Parish in St. Hubert is organizing a walk intended to be a concrete gesture of solidarity with the 68.5 million forced migrants in the world. This is part of a larger global Share the Journey campaign (Development and Peace – Caritas Canada) launched by Pope Francis and Caritas Internationalis. We encourage participants to bring a snack and lunch; following the walk everyone is invited to gather for lunch and fellowship. Don't forget your water bottle to stay hydrated! To join the walk and to help raise funds, visit the fundraising page: http://www.devp.org/walk/2634. See you on Saturday, June 8, at 9 a.m. at PARC DE LA CITI in St Hubert (6201 Davis Blvd., Saint-Hubert, QC J3Y 8Y4). All are welcome!

Are you a man who is grieving a significant loss, i.e. a spouse, child, other loved one, and wishes to connect with other men in the context of faith? Or maybe you know someone in that situation? Share the word that our Men's Bereavement Group will meet Thursday, June 6, 7 p.m. at our Cahill Hall (4320 Ste-Anne St., Pierrefonds, H9H 4Y7). No charge, no obligation. The group is facilitated by Bill Curran, a former bereavement facilitator at La Maison Monbourquette. Bill recently spoke on the topic of grief as part of the Pastoral Home Care ongoing formation series. Contact Cathie Macaulay at cmacaulay@diocesemontreal.org or 514-925-4300 ext. 354.

he ESCC is pleased to invite you to its Annual General Meeting. Learn about the highlights of the past year and hear the results of our "Parishes & Newcomers Survey." Refreshments will be served following the meeting. Join us on Wednesday, June 12 from 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. (1857 de Maisonneuve Blvd. W., Montreal, H3H 1J9). Please RSVP to 514-937-2301 x252 or escc@bellnet.ca

Guided tours and pilgrimmages. Click on title for details

Keenly aware of the frenetic pace of life confronting families, young people and vulnerable individuals today and wanting to extend a helping hand, the Catholic Church of Montreal invites you to consider this year’s theme: Finding your way. Do we allow ourselves time to pause despite our hectic lifestyle? Do we set aside a couple of quiet moments to reflect on our lives, our joys and sorrows? Do we spend quality time with family members and loved ones? Do we take the time to pray and to encounter God just as we are, bringing to Him our frailties, aspirations, sufferings and triumphs? These are the many questions the Catholic Church of Montreal invites people to consider in this year's campaign video, offering viewers a moment to reflect. It is an invitation. Finding our way - be it on one’s own, with family or in a parish - gives meaning to life.

The Basilica invites you to commemorate the 377th anniversary of the founding of Montreal on Sunday, May 19, 11 a.m. (110 Notre-Dame St. West, Montreal, H2Y 1T1). Mass will be celebrated by Archbishop Christian Lépine.