Spiritual Happenings

The GazetteFebruary 13, 2010



TODAY

Congregation Dorshei Emet's Shabbat Mini-series with Susan Weidman-Schneider: Are Boys the New Girls? The Impact of Feminism on Jewish Men. Service 10 a.m., speaker 10:45 a.m. 18 Cleve Rd., Hampstead, 514-486-9400; www.dorshei-emet.org.

Shabbat service at 10:30 a.m., Parashah Mishpatim-Shekalim, Kehilat She'ar Yashuv, at the Messianic Jewish Congregation, 8255 Mountain Sights Ave., Suite 225. Call 514-481-4579 or visit www.ksy.ca.

Temple Emanu-El-Beth Sholom, 395 Elm Ave. in Westmount, offers Shabbat morning services at 10:30 a.m. and Lifelong Learning, Shabbat Torah Study from 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. Call 514-937-3575 or visit www. templemontreal.ca.

World Day of the Sick: A Eucharistic Celebration with Anointing of the Sick presided over by Msgr. Sean Harty, E.V., from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Ascension Parish, 375 Kitchener Ave., Westmount. Contact your Parish Pastoral Home Care Coordinator or Cathie Macaulay, 514-925-4354.

Faith and Media, Saturday Sit-in with Paolo Buccella, 10 -11:30 a.m. at St. Thomas a Becket Parish, 4320 Ste-Anne St., Pierrefonds. Call the Parish 514-626-4111.

St. Lawrence Choir singalong with Fauré's requiem, 2 to 5 p.m.at St. George's Anglican Church, 1101 Stanley, (opposite Windsor Station) Bonaventure métro. Scores will be provided (or bring your own). Tickets at the door are $15 for adults, $10 for students, or reserve in advance at info@choir.qc.ca. Light refreshments will be served. Call 450-679-2368.

St. Thomas More Parish: International Supper & Auction, at 6 p.m. at St. Thomas More Parish, 980 Moffat Ave., Verdun. Tickets $10/person. Call 514-768-4741.

St. Veronica's Faith and Light Fundraising Dance, in support of families dealing with intellectual disabilities in Montreal and Haiti. From 5 p.m. to midnight at Dorval Community Centre. Dance lessons, live band and DJ. Assigned tables for groups. Tickets: $25. Contact: Donald Bidd at 514-631-3427, donaldbidd@gmail.com.

Celebration of the Original Church 1929,7:30 p.m.at Valois United Church,70 Belmont Ave., Pointe Claire. Choral Concert: Choirs, solos, duets.Tickets $10, free for children under 10,available at door or call the church office. 514-697-0651.

TOMORROW

Women's Rosh Chodesh Service for the Hebrew month of Adar will take place at 9:30 a.m. in the downstairs chapel of the Spanish & Portuguese Synagogue, at St. Kevin Ave. and Lemieux St. Dvar Torah follows. Call Shelley 514-489-9094 or Barbara 514-683-4926. Women's Purim Megillah reading will take place on March 28 at noon.

St. James Anglican Church, 328 Pine St. in Rosemère, has Morning Prayer at 9:30 a.m. www.stjamesrosemere.ca. Call 450-621-6466.

St. George's Anglican Church, 1101 Stanley St., main entrance on Ave. des Canadiens (de la Gauchetière). 9 a.m. Holy Communion, 10:30 a.m. Morning Prayer; Sermon: The Rev'd Robert Bergner, Curate. 514-866-7113.

Christ Church Cathedral, 635 Ste. Catherine St. W. at University St. 8 a.m. Said Eucharist; 10 a.m. Theological Education Sunday: Choral Eucharist. Preacher Rev. Canon John Simons, principal of Montreal Diocesan Theological College; 4 p.m.: Choral Evensong.

Anglican Parish of Verdun/Ville Emard: Church of the Epiphany (formerly St. Clement's Church). Holy Eucharist 10 a.m. 4322 Wellington St., Verdun. 514-769-5373.

Unitarian Universalist Church of North Hatley, at 10 a.m.: The Rev. Carole Martignacco on the topic All About Love, 201 Main St., North Hatley, north-hatley.qc.uua.org.

Lakeshore Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 202 Woodside Rd., Beaconsfield. 10:30 a.m.: Sunday service on Valentine Voices - songs and poetry with Kerry Anne Kutz and Michael Cartile, 514-695-3031, www.luuc.org.

Unitarian Church of Montreal, 5035 de Maisonneuve Blvd. W. 10:30 a.m.: Say It With Love, by Nicoline Guerrier and Ann Beer; 10:30 a.m. Church school directed by Caroline Balderston Parry. Child care also provided. 514-485-9933 (Mon.-Fri. a.m). www.ucmtl.ca.Wheelchair accessible.

St. James the Apostle Anglican Church, 1439 Ste. Catherine St. W. (at Bishop St.), holds Sunday services: Holy Communion, 8:30 a.m.; Adult Bible Study, 10 a.m.; Sung Holy Communion, 11 a.m.; Children's Ministry available at 11 a.m.; Service Wednesdays at 12:15 p.m.: soup and meditative readings. Call: 514-849-7577 or visit www.stjamestheapostle.ca.

St. Stephen's Anglican Church - Guest speaker Donald Boisvert, assistant professor of religion from Concordia University, will speak on the topic Theological Education, at the 11 a.m. Eucharist. 25-12th Ave in Lachine.514-637-0814.

St. Timothy's Anglican Bible Church at Emmanuel Christian School, 4698 St. Jean Blvd. in Dollard des Ormeaux, offers services every Sunday at 10 a.m., including Sunday school and youth service. 514-697-5209.

The Church of St. Andrew and St. Paul, 3415 Redpath Ave., offers Sunday worship service at 11 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. (Feb. 14, 21, 28) organ recitals; proceeds to Haiti Relief.

Visit www.standrewstpaul.com.

Loyola Chapel, Concordia University, 7141 Sherbrooke St. W.: Mass at 5 p.m. Sundays until April. Call 514-848-2424, Local 3588.

The Padua Centre, 1950 St. Antoine St. W., offers Insight Meditation (Vipassana) every Sunday from 3 to 5 p.m. Meditation, Buddhist teachings, discussions led by Daryl Lynn Ross. Donations requested. Call 514-488-7484 or visit www.truenorthinsight.org.

Spiritual Enlightenment Centre offers inspirational services at noon (guided meditation, lectures) and chakra therapy (energy healing) clinics that will help balance your energy (body-mind-spirit), from 3 to 4:30 p.m., 1476 du Collège St., 2nd floor, St. Laurent (du Collège métro). Call 514-331-5870.

MONDAY

Still Presence West Island offers an ongoing meditation circle: Inviting Peace into Our lives, at 7 p.m. at Christ Church,455 Church St. in Beaconsfield. Sessions include teaching, meditation and a question period. Donation $5.Call 514-697-2204 or www.stillpresence.com.

TUESDAY

Stories of Heroic Faith Series - A DVD will be shown on the life of Cardinal Nguyen Van Thuan, 9-10:30 a.m. at Corpus Christi Parish in the Church Hall, 16 Pacific Ave., Senneville. 514-457-3896.

A Call to Justice-Amos-Hosea-Micah: Finding Our Way Home, from 9:15 to 11:15 a.m. at St. Luke's Parish, 106A Anselme-Lavigne, D.D.O. Contact: Adult Faith. 514-683-4941.

Mindfulness Meditation Practice at the N.D.G. Y, 4335 Hampton Ave., 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Pre-registration suggested: Call Allen Lobo, 514-484-3014 or visit radiantand free@gmail.com. Cost: $50 for 10 weeks.

Christ Church Cathedral Fulford Hall, 1444 Union Ave. 5 p.m. Pancake supper.

WEDNESDAY

Christ Church Cathedral, 635 Ste. Catherine St. W. at University St.: Said Eucharist with Imposition of Ashes, 7:30 a.m.; Said Eucharist with Imposition of Ashes, Celebrant Bishop Barry Clarke, noon; Choral Eucharist with Imposition of Ashes, 7:30 p.m.

St. Paul's Anglican Church, 377 44th Avenue, Lachine. Ash Wednesday services, 9:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. 514-634-1965.

St. James Drop-In Centre is open every Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 328 Pine St. in Rosemère. An informal gathering place to chat, read and reflect over a cup of coffee. The church sanctuary is open for quiet prayer and reflection. Call 450-621-6466.

Anglican Parish of Verdun/Ville Emard: Church of the Epiphany (formerly St. Clement's Church). Holy Eucharist, noon; Ash Wednesday and Imposition of Ashes Holy Eucharist, 7 p.m.. 4322 Wellington St., Verdun. 514-769-5373.

St. James Anglican Church, 328 Pine St. in Rosemère, invites you to join us for Ash Wednesday Services at 7 p.m. Wheel-chair accessible. www.stjamesrosemere.ca

Awareness Meditation Practice, to invigorate your soul, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Unitarian Church, 5035 de Maisonneuve Blvd W., near Vendôme métro. Freewill donation. Call Allen 514-484-3014 or email radiantandfree@gmail.com.

Ash Wednesday Indoor Labyrinth Walk - Begin your Lenten journey by following the ancient pattern outlined on the floor. Between 7 and 9 p.m. at Wadsworth Hall, Montreal West United Church, 88 Ballantyne St. (one block north of Sherbrooke Ave). No cost, but socks or slippers required. Call 514- 482-3210 or www.mwuc.org.

Secularism in Quebec, a free conference (in French) by Professor Gregory Baum as part of the Warm Encounters Series of the Canadian Centre for Ecumenism. 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Canadian Centre for Ecumenism, 1819 René Lévesque Blvd. W. (Guy-Concordia métro, exit Saint-Mathieu). Questions can be in English. Free refreshments. RSVP: info@oikoumene.ca or 514- 937-9176, Local 26.

Halachic Living Wills: The Gift You Give Your Children. A discussion with Rabbi Ira Ebbin, at 7:45 p.m. Free. Beth Zion Congregation, 5740 Hudson Ave., Côte St. Luc. 514-489-8411; www.bethzion.com.

THURSDAY

The Church of St. Andrew and St. Paul, 3415 Redpath St. Adult Bible Study Group (Feb. 18-March 25,during Lent) at 11 a.m. 12:30 p.m. Lenten Chapel Service, then lunch. www.standrewstpaul.com.

FRIDAY

Catholic Charismatic Services of Montreal weekend retreat. The theme: My Soul Waits for the Lord. Feb. 19 to 21, at Villa St. Martin 9451 Gouin Blvd. W., Pierrefonds. Cost: $165/person; without sleepover $100/person. Call Hal Horwood at 450-621-6775.

Come and See Evening. Intended for men 18 to 54 who may be considering a vocation to follow Jesus as a priest. 5:30 to 9 p.m. at St. Willibrord Parish, 351 Willibrord Ave. in Verdun.Contact: Diocesan Vocation Office, at 514- 925-4348, or vocationsmtl@hotmail.com.

Engaged Encounter focuses on the marriage itself and leaves aside the immediate preparation of the wedding day. This weekend deals with marriage as a sacrament, providing couples with the opportunity to dialogue honestly and to listen to one another lovingly in preparation for life together. View: www.engagedencountermontreal.org Feb. 19-20-21, at Villa Marguerite,Pierrefonds. Cost: $300 per couple (no couples refused because of lack of funds) Contact: Paul and Linda, 514-

697-9805, evansgdc@videotron.ca.

Friday Evening Bible Study: The Gospel of John. Based largely on the commentary by Scott Hahn. Friday evenings at 7:15 p.m. at St. John Fisher Parish, 120 Summerhill Ave. Pointe Claire, in the Beverley Room. Call Adam or Joanna at 514-694-8291.

COMING UP

Still Presence West Island presents The Breath of Life, a retreat workshop with meditation, spiritual exercises and space for peace. Sat., Feb. 20, 9 a.m. to 12 noon at Christ Church, 455 Church St. in Beaconsfield. Donation $15.www.stillpresence.com.

Montreal Directed Retreats. Feb. 26-28, at Villa Marguerite. Cost: $120, includes meals and lodging. Call Paul Empsall, 514-626-9462, or Patricia Riley 514-697-6684. Or visit www.montrealretreats.org.

Christian Youth Leadership Camp - A formation program for young adults 14 to 18 to develop interpersonal skills and leadership through fun, games, workshops, prayer, reflection. Friday, March 5 (7 p.m.) to Sunday, March 7 (5 p.m.), at Tibériade MJ - Bellefeuille (transportation provided). Cost :70$ per person (limited space) (Includes all material, food, and sleep-over, transportation) Contact:Mission Jeunesse-Youth Ministry, Archdiocese of Montreal,514- 925-4300, Local 258. jeunesse@diocesemontreal.org

Diocesan Marriage Preparation: From This Day Forward. This faith-based marriage preparation program is offered in a non-threatening group environment. Visit www.

diocesemontreal.org - click marriage. March 5-6-7, at the Archdiocese of Montreal, 2000 Sherbrooke St. W. Cost:$225/couple includes lunch and materials. No couples refused because of lack of funds. Call Dept. for Family Life, 514-925-4300, Local 219.

ONGOING

Do You Wish to Join a Bible Study Group? Join us after Monday evening Mass 8 to 9 p.m. at St. Thomas à Becket Parish, Pierrefonds. Contact Rev. Mike Shaw at 514-696-6451.

Community Meditation at Yoga on the Park, every Sunday at 10 a.m. 5582 Sherbrooke St. W. Check www.yogaonthepark.ca for weekly topic. Donations go to local and developing world projects. Call 514-712-9642.
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