Have no fear of moving into the unknown. Simply step out fearlessly knowing that I am with you, therefore no harm can befall you; all is very, very well. Do this in complete faith and confidence. - Pope John Paul II
local celebrating the beatification of Pope John Paul II
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April 30, 2011 |
An Evening of Prayer. Our Lady Queen of Poland Parish, 625 Middlefield Road, Scarborough, is having an evening of prayer celebrated in the Polish language. Evening starts with Mass at 7:00 p.m. |
For more information please call Monika at 416-346-2610. |
April 30, 2011 |
Pilgrimage to Divine Mercy Sanctuary. Polish parishioners of St. Hedwig’s Parish, Oshawa, are making a pilgrimage to the Divine Mercy Sanctuary in Wilno, in the Diocese of Pembroke. The purpose of this gathering is to thank God for Pope John Paul II’s beatification. |
For more information please call 905-576-0434. |
May 1, 2011 |
St. Benedict’s Parish, Etobicoke will host a Divine Mercy Holy Hour at St. Benedict’s Parish, at 3:00 p.m. followed a viewing of the Beatification Ceremony at St. Peter’s Basilica via Salt and Light TV at 4:00 p.m. Following these events, the parish will host a Perogy, Polish Sausage and Privo Party in the parish hall. |
St. Benedict’s Parish is located at 2194 Kipling Avenue. Fore more information please call 416-743-3830. |
May 1, 2011 |
Solemn Mass. St. Casimir’s Parish. Solemn Mass at 11:00 a.m. in thanksgiving for the great gift of life of John Paul II. Multimedia presentations will be shown both in the church and the parish hall. |
For more information please contact St. Casimir’s Parish at 416-532-2822. |
May 1, 2011 |
A Special Devotion. St. Casimir’s Parish. A special devotion will begin at 6:15 p.m. before the statue of John Paul II which stands at the corner of Roncesvalles Avenue and Fern Avenue, beside the St. Casimir and St. Stanislaus Polish Parishes Credit Union. The faithful are invited to bring their own candles which will be lit during the devotion as the Rosary and a litany are prayed. All are invited to mark this special day by wearing white. |
For more information please contact St. Casimir’s Parish at 416-532-2822. |
May 1, 2011 |
Holy Hour. St. Timothy’s Parish, Orangeville will host a holy hour with the opportunity for confession. |
For more information please contact St. Timothy’s Parish at 519-941-2424. |
May 1, 2011 |
Telecast of Beatification Ceremony. A special telecast of the beatification ceremony will be held at the John Paul II Cultural Centre, 4300 Cawthra Road, Mississauga. LIVE – 4:00 a.m., Rebroadcast - 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. |
Please contact the John Paul II Cultural Centre 905-306-9900 for more information. |
May 1, 2011 |
Cultural Fair. A special John Paul II fair will be held at the John Paul II Cultural Centre, 4300 Cawthra Road, Mississauga. The event will feature papal stamp collections, art and books. All day music and polish food will be available. 6:00 p.m. Wadowice Everything began Here. |
Please contact the John Paul II Cultural Centre 905-306-9900 for more information. |
May 1, 2011 |
Special Mass. A special Mass in honour of John Paul II will be held at St. Maximilian Kolbe Parish, Mississauga, at 11:00 a.m. |
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May 2, 2011 |
Special Mass. A special Mass in honour of John Paul II will be held at St. Maximilian Kolbe Parish, Mississauga, at 6:00 p.m. |
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| May 2, 2011 | Toronto Catholic District School Board declares May 2 Pope John Paul II day |
Click here for more information. |
May 8, 2011 |
Totus Tuus Gala Concert. Catholic Youth Studio presents a concert in honour of Blessed John Paul II and Saint Eugene de Mazenod. Roy Thomson Hall, Toronto at 7:00 p.m. |
For tickets and information please call Catholic Youth Studio at 416-588-0555 www.catholicradio.ca or Roy Thomson Hall at |