3rd Saturday of January G.S.R.’s Welcome Assembly G.S.R. Annual Gathering Whether you are newly elected or you have been in function for a while. Saturday January 19, 2019 From 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Greetings at 8:30 a.m. On the menu: •Presentation of the Area Committee •Presentation of our financial year 2018 •Experience sharing by former GSR •Presentation by the Area Delegate •Information & fellowship Alcoholics Anonymous Area 87 (Southwest Québec) www.aa87.org This Assembly is for you! CRCS Saint-Zotique 75, carré Sir George-Étienne Cartier Montréal H4C 3A1 Métro Place St-Henri (ligne Orange)
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3rd
Satu
rd
ay
of
Jan
uary
G.S.R.’s Welcome Assembly
G.S.R. Annual Gathering
Whether you are newly
elected or you have been
in function for a while.
Saturday January 19, 2019
From 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Greetings at 8:30 a.m.
On the menu:
•Presentation of the Area Committee
•Presentation of our financial year 2018
•Experience sharing by former GSR
•Presentation by the Area Delegate
•Information & fellowship
Alcoholics Anonymous
Area 87
(Southwest Québec) www.aa87.org
This Assembly is for you!
CRCS Saint-Zotique
75, carré Sir George-Étienne Cartier
Montréal H4C 3A1
Métro Place St-Henri (ligne Orange)
I N T H I S
I S S U E
Literature
Committee
1
Favorite
Quote
1
As Bill Sees It 2
One picture…
a thousand
words
2
Literature… ...the AArt of Recovery.
Practical Guide for Literature Representative and Others
2019 - A.A. - “Our Big Book - 80 Years, 71 Languages”
For the Newcomer
Suggested Pamphlets
Featured
Pamphlet
2
January - February 2019 Number 23
Contact us 2
Literature Rep, here is finally a tool to help you. The Literature card is finally
available. Ask your G.S.R. or the Literature Sales Counter for it.
Let Literature Carry the Message, Too.
A.A. member’s favorite quote
DAILY RESOLUTIONS
The idea of "twenty-four-hour living" applies primarily to the emotional life of the individual. Emotionally speaking, we must not live in yesterday, nor in tomor-row. A New Year: 12 months, 52 weeks, 365 days, 8,760 hours, 525,600 minutes — a time to consider directions, goals, and actions. I must make some plans to live a normal life, but also I must live emo-tionally within a twenty-four-hour frame, for if I do, I don't have to make New Year's resolutions! I can make every day a New Year's day! I can decide, "Today I will do this . . . Today I will do that." Each day I can measure my life by trying to do a little better, by deciding to follow God's will and by making an effort to put the principles of our A.A. program into action.
— DAILY REFLECTIONS, P. 374
Literature Committee - 2019 Workshops
Watch the upcoming flyers for more details. Don’t forget to reserve your spot by calling 514-374-3688 ext. 3 (voice mail)
For questions, comments or orders, don’t hesitate to contact us.
Featured Pamphlet: The “God” Word - Agnostic and Atheist Members in A.A.
Excerpts:
* “Let us always try to be inclusive rather than exclusive; let us reme-ber that each alcoholic among us is a member of A.A., so long as he or she declares.” * “Whatever you do, please don’t let someone else’s religious beliefs prevent you from finding the solu-tions that is available to you through Alcoholics Anonymous.” * “I believe that the first stage in my recovery was a deep-down ho-nesty with myself, admitting that alcohol was controlling me and that there was nothing I could do about it on my own. I needed a power greater than alcohol and greater than me - and I found that power in Alcoholics Anonymous..”
In Bill W.’s Words:
“We have atheists and agnostics. We have people of nearly every race, cultuRe and religion. In A.A. we are supposed to be bound together in the kin-ship of a common suffering. Consequently, the full individual liberty to practice any creed or principle or therapy whatever should be a first consideration for us all. Let us not, therefore, pressure anyone with our individual or even our collective views. Let us instead accord each other the respect and love that is due to every human being as he tries to make his way toward the light.”
(excerpt from:
The “God” Word, p. 5) (Reprinted with permission of A.A. World Services Inc.)
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One picture…
a thousand words
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As Bill Sees It
(B-5)
This brochure brings together shares of atheist and agnostic members.
“This volume includes several hun-
dred excerpts from our literature,
touching nearly every aspect of
A.A.’s way of life. It is felt that this
material may become an aid to indi-
vidual meditation and a stimulant to
group discussion, and may well lead
to a still wider reading of all our lite-
rature.”
(Foreword from Bill W. p. iii) (Reprinted with permission of A.A. World Services Inc.)
Don’t miss this bilingual anniversary conference Sponsored by Area 87 – For all AA members!
SATURDAY APRIL 6th 2019
Guest speakers – Panelists – Boxed Lunches The Big Book, titled Alcoholics Anonymous, was first published in April 1939 after 100 alcoholics recovered from alcoholism. In this book, these first members explain precisely, how they have recovered. Where ? Cégep Ahuntsic (Montreal), 9155 St-Hubert St. When ? Saturday, April 6, 2019, from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm How much ? 30$, including a healthy boxed lunch / pre-sale only Deadline for pre-sale : March 15 2019
Number of participants is limited. Reserve your participation early!
Hello, my name is ______, I am an alcoholic and the literature representative to the group.
A.A. literature includes dozens of books and pamphlets on all topics related to alcoholism, recovery and service. There are also La Vigne, Le Grapevine and La Viña, which are magazines full of alcoholic sharings and useful information.
However, it is suggested that we start by getting (and reading) our Big Book, Alcoholics Anonymous.
As we often hear, "it is better to read our publications so as not to be a victim of those who do not read them".
For the newcomer Living Sober As Bill Sees It Daily Reflections Twelve Steps,&Twelve Traditions A Newcomer Asks Problems Other Than Alcoholism Understanding Anonymity
On the history of A.A. AA Comes of Age Dr Bob and The Good Oldtimers “Pass It On” Markings on the Journey (DVD 30 min.)
On sponsorship Questions and Answers on Sponsorship One-on-One On the Higher PowerDo You Think You’re Different? Many Paths to Spirituality The“God” Word Came to Believe
About the Services The AA Group AA Archives
Some publications are available in audio or digital format Visit the online store at aa87.org
For the newcomer Living Sober As Bill Sees It Daily Reflections Twelve Steps,&Twelve Traditions A Newcomer Asks Problems Other Than Alcoholism Understanding Anonymity
On the history of A.A. AA Comes of Age Dr Bob and The Good Oldtimers “Pass It On” Markings on the Journey (DVD 30 min.)
On sponsorship Questions and Answers on Sponsorship One-on-One On the Higher PowerDo You Think You’re Different? Many Paths to Spirituality The“God” Word Came to Believe
About the Services The AA Group AA Archives
Some publications are available in audio or digital format Visit the online store at aa87.org
Other Suggested Readings
Hello, my name is ______, I am an alcoholic and the literature representative to the group.
A.A. literature includes dozens of books and pamphlets on all topics related to alcoholism, recovery and service. There are also La Vigne, Le Grapevine and La Viña, which are magazines full of alcoholic sharings and useful information.
However, it is suggested that we start by getting (and reading) our Big Book, Alcoholics Anonymous.
As we often hear, "it is better to read our publications so as not to be a victim of those who do not read them".
