English Speaking Catholic Council (ESCC) announces
new Executive Director
The Board of Directors of the ESCC is pleased to announce the recent appointment of Maria G. Centoni, who succeeds Anna Farrow, following her 10 years of dedicated service.
Read full announcement here.
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St. Thomas à Becket Parish: Wild Goose Series on the Holy Spirit
A 14-part series has been launched this month, offered Thursday evenings until April 27, 7-8:15 p.m. Eastern via the platform Zoom. The Wild Goose invites viewers to an encounter, or a renewed encounter, with the Holy Spirit. View trailer and register here.
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"No Greater Love" - a film on the remarkable life of Mother Teresa - premieres in Montreal theatres January 27
Produced by the Knights of Columbus, the documentary chronicles the life of one of the greatest spiritual giants of the 20th century and witnesses of authentic Christian charity. Learn more.
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St. Kevin Parish: Breakfast/Lunch Fundraiser for WYD Lisbon 2023
Come join us for breakfast/lunch on January 29 and help support our parish youth travelling to Lisbon, Portugal for World Youth Day 2023! Cost is $10 per plate. Join us in the parish hall. Bring your family and friends!
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Marriage Preparation Sessions begin next month
To be held online:
February 1, 4, 8, 11, 18, 2023.
• Wednesdays 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. AND Saturdays 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Contact Bridget Bagshaw or call (514) 925-4300, ext. 232. Visit From This Day Forward.
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Intercultural Pastoral Care
Our communities are enriched by a diversity of cultures and people eager to integrate harmoniously into life here. How can we foster a healthy integration? Join us from
9 a.m.-12 noon., February 4, at Our Lady of Fatima Parish. Learn more and register in advance.
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World Day for
Consecrated Life (WDCL) 2023
All are invited to a special Mass (in French) observing the 27th WDCL on February 4, 10:30 a.m. at Sanctuaire Marie-Reine-des-Coeurs, with Archbishop Christian Lépine as celebrant. To register and learn more, click here.
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Spiritual Support for Separated or Divorced Persons
A path of healing and reconciliation for those who want to rebuild themselves in Christ. Free, online sessions, continue next month. Next session will be held 1:30 p.m., February 4. Click here for more information and to register.
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Restoring Mental Health in the Church: Alpha Canada webinar
In Canada, we are seeing an immense need for mental health support. People often reach out to the Church before mental health professionals, yet, as the Church, we struggle to know how to journey with them. Join us February 9 as we tackle these issues and more. Learn more and register here.
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World Day of the Sick 2023
Join SASMAD/Pastoral Home Care Services on February 11, 9:30 a.m. for a day of prayer and celebration for and with the sick, including Mass celebrated by Archbishop Christian Lépine. Celebrations will be held at Saint-Isaac-Jogues Parish and livestreamed. Learn more.
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Women's Monthly Retreat: Offered online February 15
Come join a community of women who gather monthly for retreat days, facilitated by Sr. Pat O’Neill, SNJM and with Fr. Kevin Kelly, SJ who celebrates Mass. It is a monthly oasis, where we receive "Soul Food" for the mind, heart, and spirit. Learn more and register here.
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Free Virtual Event with
Fr. Lou Cerulli: February 24
Peace, Freedom and Healing - a ministry of preaching, teaching and healing, will host an online gathering "Mary Our Mother of Healing in the Eucharist" at 7 p.m. EST via the platform Zoom. Learn more about the ministry and Zoom details.
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Share Lent Campaign: National Launch webinar, February 25
Development and Peace ― Caritas Canada has chosen "Create Hope" as the guiding theme for the next five years. To create hope in this first year, we will Stand for the Land in solidarity with those defending their territories in the Global South. Learn more and register for the webinar.
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Ignatian Spirituality Project (ISP) celebrates 25 years
Join the ISP community March 9,
8 p.m. Eastern, for a virtual gathering as we celebrate 25 years of inviting people in recovery from addiction and homelessness to experience God's love, hope, and healing.
Learn more.
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Montreal Women's Day Retreat:
"Walking Together In Hope"
Registration is now open! Join us for “A Day of Hope” with the Sisters of Life on March 18 at The Sacred Heart School of Montreal. It will be a day to recharge, renew and restore through prayer, music, talks and reflection. All women 16+ are welcome. Learn more.
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Divine Renovation Ministry
is offering coaching services for pastors at no cost, through one-on-one and group sessions. Find out more about how DR can help your parish teams grow their ministry and bring about renewal.
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Catholic Cancer Connection
Are you suffering with, recovering from, or supporting someone with cancer? Catholic Cancer Con-nection is here for you. Our online gatherings and phone network offer spiritual support through prayer, sha-ring and more. Contact Debbie or join their Facebook group.
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Catholic Single Mothers Podcast
If you’re a single mother looking for hope and inspiration, this podcast is for you. We are an organization called Momentum, a Catholic faith community for single mothers.
Join us, as we hear stories and reflections from single mothers and other guests on Spotify or Apple.
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Dominican Laity of the Canadian Province of Saint Dominic
Interested or have any questions about becoming a lay Dominican? Consider joining the English-speaking Order of Preachers, Dominican Laity in Montreal.
Learn more about St. Dominic's Prayer, Study, Community and Apostolate.
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Seeking Spiritual Direction (Accompaniment)?
Consider the Ignatian Spirituality Centre of Montreal for assistance. Contact the Centre at (438) 377-1597 or visit their website for more information.
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Mary Queen of the World Cathedral online store
Providing fast and easy access to devotional objects helpful in strengthening our faith as we carry out our mission. Devotional objects purchased will be blessed by a priest from the Cathedral prior to shipment. Visit: https://cathedrale.boutique/en/
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YOUR COMMUNITY MATTERS.
STAY CONNECTED.
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Postings for The Grapevine e-newsletter are gathered by the
Office for English Pastoral Services (OEPS), Archdiocese of Montreal.
It is recommended to submit postings three to four weeks in advance.
If you wish to have your event included,
write to us at thegrapevine@diocesemontreal.org
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In addition to The Grapevine, we encourage you to submit your
event for posting onto the diocesan online calendar found here:
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Lord…
