Various
Formation Sessions
And Spiritual Events
(updated July 7, 2008)
For list of diocesan events, see
OEPS 2007-2008 Calendar
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DOMINUS VOBISCUM – Marriage & Family Retreat Centre – Offers one week retreats for families. Marriage and Family retreat weeks sponsored by the Department. for Family Life, Catholic Archdiocese of Montreal. The week includes morning and evening liturgy/prayer, a marriage enrichment program Summer at the Oratory HERE I AM Prayers and meditation inspired by the Way of the Cross in the gardens. GOOD FOR HEART, SOUL AND BODY! with Anny Schneider Visit of the gardens with identification of medicinal plants and their uses VISIONS CAMP FOR TEENS AGED 14-18. Visions camp continues the long standing tradition of providing a positive camp experience in the Catholic Faith. THE CATHOLIC WOMEN'S LEAGUE OF CANADA 88th. Annual, National Convention. The 54th annual PILGRIMAGE TO OUR LADY OF KNOCK Our Lady of Knock Shrine – The geographical location and panoramic setting of Mayo, Quebec is very close to the landscape of the original shrine in Knock, Ireland. The people of this municipality are descendants of the early Irish settlers from County Mayo. The story of the apparition and a devotion to Our Lady of Knock was brought to Eastern Canada as early as 1882. This devotion continues and is still evident today, not only in Ireland, but also at our annual pilgrimage and those who visit during the year. This year's guest celebrant will be Fr. Daniel Hawkins, Missionary of the Holy Family. ST. ALOYSIUS PARISH - 1908 - 2008 A special invitation to former parishioners, clergy and friends to join our centennial celebrations: "ALPHA CANADA” Will be holding a bilingual Quebec-wide Alpha Conference. It's two main objectives will be to attract churches not currently holding the Alpha Course, and to motivate and train those already doing so. ANCIENT ORDER OF HIBERNIANS ANNUAL PILGRIMAGE TO GROSSE ILE When: Aug. 23 HOLY LAND PILGRIMAGE Fr. Lawrence MacEachen will accompany a group on a 10-day pilgrimage, following in the footsteps of Jesus. DO YOU WANT TO BE THE BEST PARENT YOU CAN BE? Today, parents often say, “Today, bringing up a child or children isn't easy.” Everyone recognizes how difficult it is, but why not make yourself the best parent possible? Here's how! Deacon Gerry Turpin of Parentaide Plus is offering a nine-week session as follows: The parenting program, with added material (prayer, reflection, Scripture passages) would be nine sessions long, one per week. Each session can be done in two and a half hours. . ST. JOSEPH’S TEACHERS COLLEGE CLASS of ‘58 St. Joseph’s Teachers College Class of ‘58 is planning a 50th Anniversary Reunion the weekend
of Sept. 19,20,21, 2008, in Montreal. All graduates of St. Joseph Teachers College, regardless of the year, are invited to join us in this celebration. For further info, please call Ann LeBlanc Garland at 450-224-4298. DISCOVERY TOURS - Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Secours, Discover the fascinating history of the Chapel's site, from prehistory to today, by visiting the
archaelolgical site, the crypt and the chapel with a guide. SEE AND TASTE THE WORD OF GOD The Font of Living Water Prayer Group would like to invite everyone to our Praise and Worship assembly. ENGLISH MASS IN OLD MONTREAL When: Saturdays, starting March 29 at 4 p.m. CHRISTIAN MEDITATION The practice of meditation has its roots in early Christian times. In 1977 the Benedictine monk, John Main, reintroduced the practice to people in the Montreal community. You are invited to learn about, or renew with us, the practice of meditation ENGLISH MASS AT ST. JOSEPH’S ORATORY When: starting Sunday, Dec. 2 at 11:15 a.m. MARRIAGE MENTORING One of the greatest challenges to the Church and culture is the renewal of marriage. Marriage mentoring works with experienced couples in order to enrich their own marriages as well as equipping them to work with other couples to transform marriage culture. The Dept. for Family Life sponsors workshops given by trained facilitators in parishes or at the Catholic Archdiocese. If you feel called to this ministry or if you are in need of mentoring, please call Sonia Kesik-Mitchell at 514-925-4343or e-mail: smitchell@diocesemontreal.org SEPARATED/DIVORCED CATHOLICS SUPPORT GROUP Meets monthly at Holy Name of Jesus Parish in Laval. ST PATRICK'S BASILICA CHOIR The choir welcomes new members. Pease see the choir director, Kevin Savor, after any mass. SONGS AND PRAYER OF TAIZÉ - every second and fourth Friday of the month. View: http://www.unitasmeditation.ca/ Where: Unitas Montreal
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retreat follows the Spiritual Exercises of Saint Ignatius of Loyola. DAILY PRAYER ON LINE (The Irish Jesuits) DAILY MASS The
Reading, Gospel & Homily NOTHING FOR GRANTED Share
the thoughts and writings of Fr. Peter Timmins. http://www.nothingforgranted.com/ For
up to-date information on the above and any other retreat or session available
from Parishes, Spirituality and Theological Centres throughout the Diocese contact
Catholic Information (514) 937-Mark (514) 937-6275. |
