Dr. Carol Kuzmochka will facilitate this workshop on exploring valuable tools and methods for consensus decision-making, collaboration and good communication skills within parishes. St. Basil's Parish Hall, 940 Rex Ave., Jan. 25, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm. Free will offering. Info: Parish Office (613-729-5149) or stbasilsparish@gmail.com.

“That Man Is You” Catholic Men’s Leadership Program. Focus: Help men rediscover the true desires of their heart; identify the major challenges in the spiritual life & the means for overcoming them; reveal to men the structured approach used by saints to make true progress in the spiritual life; open men to an encounter with Our Lady and the Holy Family that will transform their lives and that of their families. St. Maurice Parish, every Sat., 7:00am, Jan. 11 – Apr. 4. Free will offering. Info: 613-818-0742; kwgboxing@gmail.com.

Establish a culture of blessing in your family with Craig Hill. Includes teachings on DVD, prayer ministry and a workbook. Resurrection of Our Lord, 1940 Saunderson Drive. Fri., Jan. 24, 6:30-10:00 pm, Sat., Jan. 25, 8:30 am – 5:30 pm. Early registration deadline: Jan. 22. Cost: $60 or $100/couple. Info: 613-523-1377.

Regular gathering of pro-life people to pray for the establishment of a Pro-life Center in Ottawa. This month we celebrate the Divine Liturgy in the Byzantine Rite. Saint John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Shrine, 952 Green Valley Crescent, Sat., Jan. 25, 9:00 am. Info: 613-831-2515; wandawoj@rogers.com.

Hosted by St. George's Knights of Columbus in the Parish Hall, Sat., Jan. 25. Registration at 5:30 pm and chili supper at 6:00pm. Trivia teams can be 2-6 players (or we will place you on a team or make a team). Cost: $15/person. Tickets are being sold on the parish web site. Info: st.georgetrivianight@gmail.com.

January is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month in Canada. In honour of those whose lives have been impacted by dementia, St. John the Apostle Parish will be having a presentation Sun., Jan. 26 at the 10:30am Mass. Matthew Dineen from Dementia Advocacy Canada will be on hand to present Fr. Lindsay Harrison with his own Alzheimer’s stole. A solemn blessing of this priestly vestment will take place at the Mass. All are welcome to attend. Info: dineenm77@gmail.com.

Offered this winter by the Ottawa Chapter of Faith & the Common Good for local faith communities to learn about how to support the birds, bees and other wildlife on their property. Learn about sustainable and ecological outdoor greening. Starting Jan. 28. Info: faithcommongood.org.

Guest speaker is Jeff Gunnarson, National President of Campaign Life Coalition on the topic "Abortion Ends When Jesus Reigns". Holy Redeemer Parish, 44 Rothesay Dr., Kanata, Jan. 28, 7-9 pm. Info: 613-836-1764.

Learn of the pro-life, pro-family updates in Canada. Jeff Gunnarson, President Campaign Life Coalition will be speaking as well as others. Bring your questions. Light refreshments. 1030 Baseline Rd., plenty of parking available, Wed., Jan. 29, 6:30 p.m. Info: Debbie Duval 613-729-0379; debbie@clife.ca.