Archbishop Terrence Prendergast SJ cordially invites priests to a luncheon during Christmas Week, Mon., Dec. 30. Reception at 11:00 am at the Archbishop’s Residence and Buffet Luncheon at 12:00 pm in the Cathedral Hall. Dress is casual. RSVP before Tues., Dec. 10 to (arch@archottawa.ca) or (613-738-5025 x233).

The Ottawa Catholic School Board Chamber Choir, the Kanata Choral Society and Immaculate Heart of Mary Choir accompanied by the Ottawa Wind Ensemble and soprano soloist Lynlee Wolstencroft. 1758 Alta Vista Dr., Sun., Dec. 8, 3:00 p.m. Free will offering. Info: 613-791-9115.

Dominican Convent, 96 Empress Ave. Sun., Dec. 8, 3:00 pm & 8:00 pm. Contemplative Gregorian chants sung by Chorus Ecclesiae, and carols for everyone to join in singing, led by Lawrence Harris. Free admission. Hosted by Canadian Symposium on Music in Liturgy. Info: Choirclass@hotmail.com.

With Bishop Guy Desrochers, C.Ss.R. on ‘The True Face of the Father.’ Dec. 8-11 at St. Columban, 36 Fourth St., W., Cornwall. Rosary at 6:40 pm, presentations at 7:00 pm. Info: 613-932-9616.

Queen of the Most Holy Rosary Parish, Tues., Dec. 10, 7:00 - 8:00 pm. All are welcome. 20 Grant St. Info: 613-728-4935.

By Professor Catherine Clifford at Saint Paul University, room G1130, Wed., Dec. 11, 7:00-8:00pm. Hosted by Faculty of Theology, SPU. Info: www.ustpaul.ca.

On 12 December, the feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, the Church in Canada celebrates the National Day of Prayer in Solidarity with Indigenous Peoples. Coordinated by the Canadian Catholic Indigenous Council (formerly the Canadian Catholic Aboriginal Council), this year the reflection draws on theme of the United Nations 2019 year of Indigenous Languages. "We all like to be spoken to in our mother tongue. So too in the faith, we like to be spoken to in our "mother culture", our native language (cf. 2 Maccabees 7:21, 27), and as a result our hearts become better disposed to hear the Word of God." 2019 Message.

A traditional Advent devotion in honour of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Sung Mass and traditional chants, polyphony and hymns, offered by candlelight just before dawn: the interplay of light and darkness speak to the meaning of the season, and the coming of the One Who illumines the world. Followed by a potluck breakfast (please bring something to share). St. Albertus Parish, 416 Parkdale, Sat., Dec. 14, 7:00 am. Info: coramdeo@saintgeorges.ca.

An interactive men’s program focused on male leadership in the modern world. It combines the best research from science with teachings of the Catholic faith and the wisdom of the saints to develop the vision of authentic men capable of transforming themselves, their families and greater society. The 2019 fall and 2020 spring sessions: "The Battle Over the Bride". St. Maurice Parish, every Saturday starting Sept. 21, 7:00-8:30 am until Dec.14. Free will offering. Info: Kevin Gibbs 613-818-0742; kwgboxing@gmail.com.

To pray for the establishment of a Pro-life Center in Ottawa. At Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish, 320 Olmstead Ave.,Vanier, Sat., Dec. 14, 10:00 am. Hosted by pro-life doctors. Info: 613-831-2515; wandawoj@rogers.com.