Saint John Community Events – September 13-19, 2010

Christian Meditation
The Villa Madonna hosts Christian Mediation every Tuesday, 10am. Everyone is welcome.

Mass for Healing
Bishop Harris will be celebrating the Mass at St. Peter’s on Thursday, September 16th, 7pm at St. Peter’s. Rosary begins at 6:15pm; Mass will be followed by Adoration, Reconciliation and Prayer Teams. Evening ends with Benediction at 9pm. Missionary image our Our Lady of Guadalupe will be present. Contact Joanie Marks (635-5727) for more information.

Cathedral Restoration Concert
On Thursday, September 16th, 8pm, Irish Tenor Anthony Kearns will be performing at Saint John High School in his only New Brunswick appearance. Tickets are $20 and are available at The Catholic Bookstore and O’Leary’s – proceeds are going towards the restoration of the Cathedral.

Fiddlers
Park Avenue Fiddlers & Friends will be entertaining at St. Ann’s Church Hall, Simpson Drive, on Friday, September 17th, 7:30 – 9:30pm. Freewill offering at the door – proceeds going towards new doors for the church. Free tea, coffee and doughnuts are available during the break.

Walk for Life
Saint John Right to Life is holding their annual event on Saturday, September 18th at Rockwood Park. Registration begins at 11am; a barbeque follows the walk at the A-Frame near the play park. Call 657-3771 to get a pledge sheet or to sponsor a walker.

Brunch
St. Peter’s will be hosting a brunch on Sunday, September 19th, from 11am – 1pm. Admission is $6 for Adults, $3 for Youths (12 and under), and $20 for a family of 5 or more (parents and school-age children). Proceeds are going towards parish activities.

Fall Supper
A Roast Beef Dinner, with pie for dessert, will be hosted by St. Anthony’s at the Central Kings Rec Centre, Titusville Road, Upham, on Sunday, September 19th from 3 – 6pm. There will also be a Craft & Bake table. Cost: Adults $10, Children $5, and Families $25.

Download the list here.

There will be a retreat for CWL members from October 18^th – 20^th at the Villa Madonna. Retreat guide is Sister Eleanor McCloskey, CND. Cost is $150 ($90 for commuters). To register, contact the Villa Madonna (849-5125). More information is available in this flyer.

Saint John Community Events – September 6-12, 2010

Mass For Those Living With Cancer
Are you or someone close to you living with cancer? Prayerful support from people they love can be a source of strength and healing. On Monday, September 6^th at 7pm, St. Pius X will offer a Mass for the intention of people living with cancer and for their families and friends. Following Mass, the Sacrament of Anointing will be offered to those who request it.

Open House
Rocmaura will be holding an open house on Wednesday, September 8^th, 2 – 4pm in celebration of the completion of Phase I of their Resident Wardrobe Project. For more information, call 643-7090.

Christian Meditation
The Villa Madonna hosts Christian Mediation every Tuesday, 10am. Everyone is welcome.

Volunteers Wanted
The Rocmaura Auxiliary is looking for new members who are interested in improving the quality of life for Rocmaura residents by raising funds and providing volunteers to assist with activities. If you would like more information, please call Marie Murphy (849-4496) or Karen Corbin (847-0080), or attend the next meeting on September 9^th, 4pm, in the Rocmaura Boardroom.

Evening Prayer
All are welcome to attend on Thursday, September 9^th, from 7 – 7:30pm, at St. Vincent’s Chapel, 31 Cliff Street.