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"The glory of friendship is not the outstretched
hand, nor the kindly smile nor the joy of companionship; it is the spiritual
inspiration that comes to one when he discovers that someone else believes in
him and is willing to trust him."
~ Ralph Waldo Emerson
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more information on, or would like to join the following organization.
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Charismatic Prayer Group
The goal of the Charismatic Movement is
to serve the mission of the Church by helping people live a renewed and
prayerful Christian life. These involve shared prayer and song.
Meetings are
Wednesday evenings at 7:30 pm in the parish centre. |
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Cursillo The
Cursillo Movement has the same apostolic purpose of the Church itself. A
Cursillo Weekend begins on Thursday evening and concludes on Sunday afternoon.
During the three-day encounter the teaching of Christ and the Church are
presented in a joyful and challenging atmosphere.
Regular meetings are held on
the second Wednesday of the month (alternating between St. John's and Holy
Martyrs Parish in Bradford). Information nights are held prior to Cursillo
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Italian Social Group
This group was founded to provide support for the
Italian community in the Newmarket, Aurora and Bradford areas. The elderly,
shut-ins, physically challenged, and the lonely are particularly welcomed. We
will provide good company, conversation, food, crafts, cards, and tombola.
Each Wednesday of every week from 10:00 a.m. -
3:00 p.m. up to 60 members enjoy the company of other Italians in activities in
the Parish Centre of St. John Chrysostom. They are provided with refreshments,
plus a hot meal Italian Style.
Anyone interested in joining the group or has a relative that could benefit from
this group please contact the President Angela Tangreda at (905) 898-5944
or Maria De Simone at (905) 895-9665.
10th Anniversary Celebration
Recently the Italian Social Group celebrated
their 10th Anniversary in good style with a social evening gathering of members,
family and friends. Pictures of the event are posted in
Parish
Photo Album 133.
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Small Christian Communities
The Catholic parish can be a large
and sometimes anonymous place. In response to this, some parishioners at St.
John's have begun to meet in smaller, more intimate settings. There are
currently three small Christian community groups which meet in the parish. These
provide a place where parishioners can share their faith, reflect on Scripture
and support one another in their Christian journey.
Each group has a different
time and place for meeting. If you are interested, contact one of the
coordinators and they may be able to help you find the community that best suits
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Young at Heart Club
The Young at Heart Club is a non-denominational
seniors club which provides support for seniors in a social environment.
The
club meets every Tuesday afternoon in the parish centre from 12:30 pm - 3 pm for
bridge, euchre, art, quilting and crafts, and, of course, refreshments. Dinners
and lunches are held on special occasions. |
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