Friday, March 18, 2011

something New for Lent this year...

...A social justice activity for all ages!

Supper followed by a short liturgy and then breaking into groups:

Brian McDonough from the Social Justice office at the Archdiocese of Montreal will be the guest speaker for the adults.  http://theology.concordia.ca/faculty/mcdonough.php

Cory & Diane (pastoral agents) will provide activities for children and youth.
The session will last for one hour followed by a closing prayer all together                                                        ...We expect to have everyone on their way home by 8:30 pm.

Where is it?
 at Centre Romeo Patenaude, 135 Haendel, Candiac (Highway 132, Exit 44)
google map to Centre Patenaude


When is it? 
Friday, March 25th   at 6:30 pm

How to participate? There is no cost involved, but you MUST SIGN-UP at St. Francis by this Sunday at the latest. Call or email the office if you need more info.
(see contact info at above right corner ) 

Tuesday, March 8, 2011

Ash Wednesday

St. Francis is hosting an Ecumenical celebration for Ash Wednesday...March 9th (7:30pm)


We are welcoming several south shore area churches who will participate:

St. Andrew’s Presbyterian 
St. Barnabas Anglican 
St. Lambert United 
Good Shepherd Lutheran 



Join us as we begin the season of Lent.  
 A chance to celebrate along with and meet our Christian neighbours!