Events taking place around Saint John over the next couple of weeks:
Evening Prayer
The Sisters of Charity invite you to join them for Evening Prayer on Thursday, March 1st, 7pm at Holy Trinity.
Adult Catechesis
Fr. Peter Stephen’s DVD/Discussion series takes place each Thursday evening at 7pm in Saint Joachim’s Parish Hall. The topic for March 1st will be will be “The Virgin Mary”. It is not necessary to have attended any of the previous weeks in order to participate.
Cursillo
Monthly Ultreya will be held on Thursday, March 1st, 7:30pm at St. Joachim’s. Ultreya will be held in main chapel, please use upper parking lot and main church entrance. All are welcome.
World Day Of Prayer
Silver Falls United Church, 840 Loch Lomond Road, invites you to join them for a World Day of Prayer service on Friday, March 2nd at 7pm. Learn about Malaysia and its unique culture, food and heritage. Join Christians in more than 170 countries, and 2000 communities across Canada who will gather in solidarity with the people of Malaysia.
Bingo
The Ladies Auxiliary Council #6595 K of C will be holding a Bingo at St. Ann’s Parish Hall on Sunday, March 4th. Doors open at noon, Early Bird Games begin at 1pm, Regular Games at 2pm. $1,000 jackpot, with 9 Regular Games with Second Chance. Tickets are $20 and are available by calling Marie (696-8169) or the Stella Maris Office (653-6830). Proceeds are going towards Ladies Auxiliary Bursary Fund.
Mass For Those Living With Cancer
Mass will be celebrated on Monday, March 5th, 7pm, at St. Pius X. Mass will be offered for the intention of people living with cancer and for their families and friends. The Sacrament of Anointing will take place following Mass for those who request it.
St. Patrick’s Day Supper
Stella Maris will be hosting their annual St. Patrick’s Day Supper of Corned Beef and Cabbage, Home-Made Tea Biscuits and Ginger Bread on Saturday, March 10th at 5pm, in their Hall. Tickets are $10 each; with only 150 pre-sold tickets available by calling Martha (648-9535). Following the meal, there will be an Irish Kitchen Party in the Hall, featuring Comhaltas.
Breakfast
Monthly Knights of Columbus breakfast is being held at the Assumption Center, Chapel Street, on Sunday, March 11th, from 9am – 1pm. Cost: Adults $6; Children $3.
Pot Of Gold Bingo
Saint Pius X is holding their annual Bingo on Wednesday, March 14th in their Parish Hall. Early Bird Games begins at 6pm, Regular Games at 7pm. $1,000 Jackpot + 9 games of $100 + $25 second chance regular games. There will also be specials, after games, door prizes and a canteen. Tickets are only $20 and are available by calling St. Pius (653-6830) or Marie (696-8169). Proceeds are going towards ongoing church restoration.
Chocolate Bar Bingo
St. Pius X will be holding a St. Patrick’s Week Family Chocolate Bar Bingo of Friday, March 16th from 6:30 – 8:30pm in their hall. Admission is a chocolate bar. There will be 20 games and each game is 10 cents per card. (Save your dimes!) Prizes for the games will be chocolate bars. Come and enjoy an evening with your family. Door prizes and small canteen will be available. If possible, peanut-free chocolate bars for admission would be suggested. Remember to wear your green.
Irish Kitchen Party
The Saint Joachim’s Parish Council invites you to join them at their Irish Kitchen Party, on Saturday, March 17th from 8pm – midnight in the Parish Hall, 603 Loch Lomond Road. The evening will feature music and light refreshments. Tickets are $5 in advance and $6 at the door, and are available by calling 696-7954 or at the Saint Joachim’s parish office, weekdays between 1:30 – 5pm. Come and be Irish for the night!
Ongoing Events:
Zumba
Ditch the workout, join the party – try Zumba every Monday and Wednesday from 7- 8pm at St. Joachim’s parish hall, 603 Loch Lomond Road. Only $5 per person. Call Marie (696-8169) for more information.
Zumba For Seniors
Saint Joachim’s holds Zumba Gold classes in the parish hall every Tuesday at 10am. Zumba Gold modifies the pace and the moves of regular Zumba classes making them easier for older or less active participants. Just like the nighttime classes, Zumba Gold is only $5 per person. If you haven’t tried Zumba yet because you thought you might not be able to keep up, this is your chance to get in on the fun! Call Marie (696-8169) for more information.
Christian Meditation
Everyone is welcome each Tuesday, 10am at the Villa Madonna.
Cards
Senior’s Cards at the St. Joseph’s Church HOPE Centre every Tuesday from 1- 3pm.
Prayer Group
The Crown of Glory prayer group meets every Tuesday at 7:30pm at St. Joachim’s.
K of C Bingo
Come out for a night of fun at the Knights of Columbus Bingo every Friday at St. Joachim’s. Doors open at 5pm. Early games start at 6:30pm; regular games at 7pm. Come and try your luck!
Friday Night Cards
St. Pius X is hosting 45’s every second and fourth Friday of the month. Doors open at 7, games begin at 7:30pm. Admission is only $3/person with a light lunch and 50/50 draw.