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January 29, 2020: Alpha Course at Our Lady of Perpetual Help:

We’re running the Alpha Course at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish 4588 Roblin Blvd. on Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. starting From January 29th to April 15. For more info and/or to register, please call 204-895-8878 or email [email protected]. Everyone welcome.

January 30, 2020: Paint Night Fundraiser for Rossbrook House:

Rossbrook House Foundation is hosting a Paint Night Fundraiser for Rossbrook House! Thursday, January 30, 7 pm; doors open at 6:30 pm; 658 Ross Avenue. The cost is $45 per person. All supplies are included. Go to rossbrookhouse.ca for more information and to register.

February 2, 2020: World Day of Consecrated Life:

Please join us for the annual prayer service for World Day for Consecrated Life, which will be held on Sunday, February 2, 2020, at 3.00 pm at Cathedral. The service will take the form of Taizé prayer. A light reception will follow in the parish hall. The primary purpose of World Day for Consecrated Life is to pray for women and men religious and to give thanks for the gift of consecrated life in the church.

This year, we will particularly acknowledge the contribution of the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate (OMI). The Oblates were the first male religious to arrive at the Red River settlement in 1845, and this year they are marking 175 years of presence here. Over those 175 years, the Oblates have made an immense contribution towards building the church in Saint Boniface and throughout western/northern Canada. In fact, the Oblates were instrumental in establishing the in western Canada. From the time of Alexandre Taché of the first two Oblates to come to the West, (and later second Bishop and first Archbishop of St-Boniface), the Oblates were pioneers and leaders who provided the first bishops for most of the dioceses of western Canada. Please pass this message on to all members of your community, parish, friends and family!

February 5 & 6, 2020: St. Maurice School Public Open Houses:

St. Maurice Parochial School of St. Vital Catholic Church will hold its annual Public Open Houses on Wednesday, February 5, 2020, at 6:30 pm for Grades 7-12 and on Thursday, February 6, 2020, at 6:30 pm for Kindergarten to Grade 6. St. Maurice is a Kindergarten to Grade 12 Catholic school located at 1639 Pembina Hwy (entrance from Manahan Avenue). Everyone is welcome to attend. The priority deadline for applications for the first intake is March 13, 2020. Visit our website at www.stmaurice.mb.ca.

February 6, 2020: A Conversation on Substance Abuse and Addictions:

February 6, 2020, from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM at St. Mary’s Academy in the Sheila Chipman Atrium (enter through Alumnae Hall doors). Panel speakers include Adrienne Dudek, Mitch Bourbonnière and Jeff Hunter. Please email [email protected] to register by January 30. Everyone welcome, free-will offering. Sponsored by the Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary Justice & Peace Committee. Click here for the poster.

February 8, 2020: Share Lent Workshop:

This Lent, give from the heart. Witness how the Harakbut, Mura or seringueiros in the Amazon are caring For Our Common Home. Discover what happened at the Special Synod on the Amazon. Learn, through an interactive activity, how the Mura people are protecting their land. Connect with real climate heroes in the Amazon and learn how you can take concrete action in your own lives and our world.

The workshop will be held on Saturday, February 8th from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm (8:30 am registration and refreshments) at St. Patrick’s Parish Hall (172 Worth St.). Lunch provided (silver collection). To register: Janelle Delorme, 204-231-2848, [email protected].

February 8, 2020: Dying Healed Program:

Parkland League for Life is pleased to present "The Dying Healed Program" on February 8th from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. The purpose of this program is not to create professionals but to educate the lay people so they may be confident in the fact that their presence at the bedside of a lonely or dying person is an invaluable service. The cost is only $10.00 for the presentation and lunch. Those wishing to purchase the workbook may add another $15.00. To register for this presentation call St. Viator's Church at 204-638- 4892 or Laverne @ 204-638-6013. (If you are looking for a Dying Healed in your area call Life's Vision 204-233-8047 for information.). Click here for the poster.

February 10, 2020: Liturgy of the Hours/Divine Office Workshop:

Daughters of Mercy is offering a workshop for those who are looking to learn how to pray the Liturgy of the Hours, also known as the Divine Office or the Work of God (Opus Dei). The Divine Office is the daily prayer of the Church, marking the hours of each day and sanctifying the day with prayer and interceding for the salvation of the world. Together with the Mass, it constitutes the official public prayer life of the Church. Priests and some religious are required to pray the Divine Office, however, the Second Vatican Council also exhorted the Christian laity to take up the practice, and as a result, many laypeople have begun reciting portions of the Divine Office.

The workshop will be on Monday, February 10 from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at St. Nicholas Tavelich Parish, 2688 Main Street, , MB. Fr. Peter Nemcek will be the presenter. This event is open to everyone. If you are interested in attending please reserve your seat by contacting Angela B. at (204) 804- 8155 or [email protected].

February 14/15, 16/17, 2020: Journal Workshops at St. Benedict’s:

Part 1 Journal Workshop led by Sr. Virginia Evard, OSB, February 14-15; Part 2 on February 16-17. Can be taken separately. Go to www.sbens.ca to register.

February 20-23, 2020: Sabbath Retreat for Young Adults:

Sabbath Retreat for Young Adults ages 18-39, from February 20 to 23. Go to www.stbens.ca for more details and to register.

February 22, 2020: Winnipeg Life’s Vision Annual Fundraising Lunch:

Saturday, February 22, 2020: Hope and Healing in Loving Arms. Holy Eucharist Parish Centre, 460 Munroe Avenue, Tickets $25, Table of 8 $175. Register at [email protected] or 204 233-8047. Donations of new or gently used baby items for the crisis pregnancy centre are appreciated! Click here for the poster. 10:30 – 11:30 am “What is Rachel’s Vineyard?” Presentation by Chris MacKay (This session is free to attend) 12 noon - Lunch - keynote speaker Juergen Severloh, Executive Director of Crisis Pregnancy Centre of Winnipeg

February 26, 2020: Jesuit Centre Lunch Hour Lecture Series:

Formations and Re-Formations in Catholic Thought. Guest Lecturer: Dr. Micah True, Associate Chair Graduate Studies, Associate Professor of French and Folklore, University of Alberta. February 26th at noon, Hanley Hall, St. Paul's College. All are welcome! Click here for the poster.

March 13-17, 2020: Anamnesis Inner Healing Retreat:

Offered by Chemin Neuf Community March 13-17. This four-day retreat in silence is an opportunity to review our life’s story in the light and the love of God in order to be reconciled with ourselves. It will be held at the St. Charles Retreat Centre, Winnipeg. For more information, [email protected] or call 204-885-2260.

March 20, 27, & April 3, 2020: Living Stations of the Cross at St. Charles Parish:

The Stations of the Cross represent the path Jesus travelled on his way to the crucifixion. They involve Jesus enduring suffering, insults, moments of support, and relay the intense sacrifice that Christians believe Jesus undertook for human salvation. In the tableau version, each station is depicted with the actors posed and silent. The presentation is planned for March 20, March 27 and April 3 at 7:30 pm. St. Charles Parish is located at 320 St. Charles Street. Refreshments will follow. Everyone is invited to attend.

March 21/28, 2020: Confirmation Rally:

The Archdiocese of Winnipeg Office of Catechetics & Faith Development and Office of the Youth and Young Adult Ministry are collaborating to host the 2020 Confirmation Rally. There will be two opportunities for the Confirmation Rally that your parish/school can participate in. 1. Saturday, March 21, 2020 - 9:30 am to 3 pm. St. Dominic’s Church, 416-1st Avenue, Neepawa, MB. 2. Saturday, March 28, 2020 - 9:30 am to 3 pm. Immaculate Conception Church, Winnipeg, MB. Click here for the poster. Click here for the Registration Form. Click here for the Memo from Archbishop Gagnon.

April 10, 2020: 33rd Annual Public Way of the Cross:

This year we are blessed to have St. Nicholas Tavelich Parish host our 33rd Annual Public Way of the Cross event. This will be on Good Friday April 10, 2020. Please Save the date. More details to follow! Click here for the Save the Date poster.

April 25-26, May 15-17, June 6-7, 2020: Cana Session for Couples:

CANA is a six-day session for couples to strengthen their marriage and deepen their spiritual life, offered by the Chemin Neuf Community at the St. Charles Retreat Centre. The live-in session includes talks, prayer, time together as a couple, relaxation and celebration. In 2020 Cana will be offered over three weekends: April 25-26, May 15-17, and June 6-7. Couples sleep at the Centre and must commit to all three weekends. Couples can bring their children to the middle, three-day weekend. For more information see the chemin-neuf.ca website (Couples & Families"), [email protected], or call 204-885-2260. Click here for the brochure.