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PASTOR
Rev. Joseph Lourdusamy, O.F.M.Cap.
St. Philip Neri Parish, North York
ASSOCIATE PASTOR
Rev. Msgr. Expedito Joano
St. Thomas More Parish, Scarborough
Rev. John Juhl, O.F.M.Cap.
St. Philip Neri Parish, North York
Rev. Rolando Santoianni, I.V.E.
St. Augustine of Canterbury Parish, Toronto
Rev. Juan Trivino Torres
St. James Parish, Toronto |
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February 21, 2008
St. Philip Neri Parish, North York
ASSOCIATE PASTOR
February 28, 2008
St. Thomas More Parish, Scarborough
March 24, 2008
St. Philip Neri Parish, North York
March 18, 2008
St. Augustine of Canterbury Parish, Toronto
March 10, 2008
St. James Parish, Toronto |
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Community Events
April 11, 2008 |
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Theology of the Body Conference
The magnificent teaching of Pope John Paul II on love, sex, marriage, and family.
Saturday, April 26, 2008 - 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (Begins with Mass and Rosary)
St. Francis of Assisi Church, Mississauga.
(Nearest major intersection: Dundas St. W and Winston Churchill Blvd.)
Speaker: Fr. Richard M. Hogan. Rev. Richard M. Hogan was ordained in 1981. He is the co-authour of two books on the theology of the body, and has a Ph.D. in Church history. He has been a regular guest on EWTN and has a TV series called Theology of the Body.
ALL ARE WELCOME.
Registration required. Please contact: Remy Barry 905-819-1677 / rbarry@cvh.on.ca
or Belen Cervantes 905-890-7803 / bpcervantes@hotmail.com.
Cost: $10.00 (cash only – no checks/credit cards). Payable at the conference. Lunch not provided – please bring your own lunch or use nearby restaurants.
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The Angel Foundation for Learning 5K Walk
The 5K Walk that can change the lives of vulnerable TCDSB students! Join us on the journey…5K FUN WALK 2008.
Sunday, May 4, 2008 - 9:00 a.m. registration, 10:00 a.m. Liturgy and 11:00 a.m. Walk.
Catholic Education Centre, 80 Sheppard Ave. E. (Yonge and Sheppard)
CTV Sports Anchor Lance Brown will lead the participants in the 5K walk!
A FREE BBQ follows the 5K WALK. DRAWS, PRIZES, FACE PAINTING FOR THE KIDS AND MORE!
Help support disadvantaged students of the Toronto Catholic District School Board and support Student Nutrition Programs. With your support, we can make a positive difference in the lives of vulnerable students.
Contact www.angelfoundationforlearning.org or phone 416-222-8282 ext. 2195.
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Registrations Still Being Accepted for the 2008-09 School Year!
at the Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School
Board's Holy Name of Mary Catholic Secondary School All-Girls School for Grades 9-12.
NEW LOCATION:
As of September 2008, Holy Name of Mary Secondary School will operate from 115 Glenvale Boulevard in Brampton. Registration packages are available at the current school location at 2241 Mississauga Road in Mississauga.
For more information, call 905-274-2401 ext. 64104.
A Tradition of Excellence in Catholic Education.
| Vocations Fair 2008
Chinese Martyrs Catholic Church
April 26 and 27, 2008.
Chinese Martyrs Catholic Church, 2755 Denison St., Markham.
To celebrate the World Day of Prayer for Vocations, the Serra Club of Toronto Downtown and the Chinese Martyrs Catholic Church are sponsoring "Vocations Fair 2008”.
Saturday is Youth Day with an opening Mass starting at 4:30 p.m. with music by the CMCC youth group and guest. Inspirational speakers and booth displays by various religious communities will be provided over the two days ending at 5:00 p.m. on Sunday with holy hour and benediction, Rev. Charles Anang presiding.
For further information contact Zinnia Milburn at 416-414-6378.
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50th Anniversary of Neil McNeil
Secondary School
A Dinner will take place to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Neil McNeil Secondary School.
May 10, 2008 - 6:00 p.m.
Premiere Ballroom and Convention Centre, 9019 Leslie Street. (N. of Hwy 7)
For tickets and more information contact:
Tel: 416–693–5502 Fax: 416–397–6052 email: paul.edwards@tcdsb.org.
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Spiritans and Neil McNeil Pentecost Mass Celebration
May 11, 2008 – 3:00 p.m.
St. Paul's Basilica (Queen Street and Power Street)
Parking is available at St. Paul's Elementary School. All are Welcome!
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Project Isiolo – Two Upcoming Events
MaterCare International invites you to join two evenings with Bishop Anthony Mukobo, Bishop of Isiolo, Kenya and Dr. Robert Walley, MaterCare International's Founder and Executive Director.
Making Motherhood Safe
May 21, 2008 – 7:00 p.m.
John Paul II Polish Cultural Centre, 4300 Cawthra Road, Mississauga, Ontario.
For more information, contact Mrs. Kay Newbold 905-793-9637 or email kayen@rogers.com.
3rd Annual “Project Isiolo” Gala
May 23, 2008 – 6:30 p.m.
The Jewel Banquet Hall, 55 Sovereign Court, Woodbridge, Ontario.
For tickets to the Gala, contact Mrs. Florida Brienza 416-436-7868 or email fgbrienza@gmail.com.
Bishop Mukobo, Bishop of Isiolo, Kenya has gracefully accepted an invitation from MaterCare International to travel to Canada to support Project Isiolo, developed by Dr. Robert Walley and Bishop Luigi Locati in 2005 to help with the growing maternal mortality and morbidity problem in his Diocese. Bishop Mukobo replaced Bishop Locati in 2005 after Locati was murdered. In 2006, Dr. Walley met with Bishop Mukobo who pledged his support for Project Isiolo.
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Madonna House Summer Program 2008
Come live the Gospel this summer. Come share in our Catholic communal life: Daily Mass, family meals, prayer, recreation, rosary, ordinary manual labour, and seminars and teachings on a variety of topics related to our life and times.
Who can come? Men and women ages 18 to 35.
Cost? Donation according to your means.
When? July 6th to August 16th - For one week or more or all summer.
July 6-12: Conversion: Finding God, the Source of Life
July 13-19: Prayer: Get a Life-A Spiritual Life
July 20-26: Global Awareness 1: Who Is My Neighbour?
July 27-Aug. 2: Global Awareness 2: The Lord's is the Earth
Aug. 3-9: Vocational Discernment: God Has a Plan for You
Aug. 10-16: Mary and the Saints: Models for Gospel Living
For more information please email registrar@madonnahouse.org or check out www.madonnahouse.org/programs. (Please include your postal address in your email).
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R.C.I.A. Eucharistic Celebration
Wednesday, April 30, 2008 – 7:30 p.m.
St. Michael's Cathedral, 65 Bond Street, Toronto.
Those initiated into the Roman Catholic Church at Easter and those received into full communion, their families, sponsors, pastors, godparents and friends are cordially invited to a Eucharistic celebration. His Grace, Archbishop Thomas Collins, will preside and preach at this Eucharist of Thanksgiving.
For more information about the R.C.I.A. please contact your parish or the Catholic Office of Religious Education and Liturgy at 416-934-0606.
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National March for Life
Life - The First Human Right
Canada is the only country in the western world with no law protecting the unborn child during the entire nine months of pregnancy. We must work to change this now.
Please join the National March for Life in Ottawa on May 7, 8 and 9.
Organized by Campaign Life Coalition, events include: Candlelight Vigil, Masses, march on Parliament Hill, banquet and youth conference.
Busses are leaving from the greater Toronto area. For more information or to reserve a place call 1-800-730-5358.
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Open Hearts Open Minds
Presents an evening talk on…The Darknesses in our Marketplace: God's Instruments in Our Transformation. Speaker: Rev. Thomas H. Green S.J., a native of Rochester, N.Y.
Saturday, April 29, 2008 - 7:00 p.m. - 9:15 p.m.
St. Timothy Catholic Church, North York. For more information: www.openheartsopenminds.ca. |
Altar Available
A large marble altar suitable for a church or chapel is available. Moving charges only. The altar measures 48 1/2" by 96" and is 39" tall. The marble including the bases is carmel coloured with darker brown trim.
If interested please contact Father Bill Burns at St. Luke's Parish 905-881-2786 ext. 22. |
First Adult Faith Development Series Eastertime 2008
THE UNITY OF SACRAMENTS AND BIBLE. Series conducted by Rev. Francis Giordano Carpinelli, M.A., M.Div., M.Ed., S.T.L., Th.D., Pastor at St. Leo Catholic Church, Mimico.
St. Leo School, 165 Stanley Avenue, Mimico.
Thursdays - 7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
APRIL 24: Revelation Then & Now in Sacrament & in Scripture. What is sacrament; what is bible; what is revelation in the past and revelation in the present; sacraments in the bible; bible as sacramental.
MAY 1: Salvation is Revelation & Revelation is Salvation. Sacrifice as sacrament, as the exchange of gifts, as intimacy between God and the human community; gifts as personal sacraments; Old Testament sacrificial religion as known from the bible.
MAY 8: Jesus Christ as Sacrifice. Sacrifice as Worship; Jesus the perfect worshipper; intimacy with God is not the same as intimacy with equals; New Testament religion as known from the bible; the new, once and for all sacrifice.
MAY 15: Sacrifice & Sacrament: Revelation Now as Holy Communion. Revelation leads to Holy Communion as Salvation; what is Holy Communion; salvation in this life; becoming holy; signs of holiness; finding peace and joy now.
MAY 22: Jesus: Son & Saviour. Why is Jesus the Saviour? Who is He and what did He do? What is future salvation? Is salvation about progress and a better world, about making better persons with better behaviour? Suffering and holiness; righteousness and behaviour.
MAY 29: Jesus' Church as His Sacrament. What is the Church; what is it supposed to do; what is its mission; who are we; why One, Apostolic, Catholic & Holy?
JUNE 5: Worship & the Seven Sacraments. Sacramental worship as the source of transformation; cultivation of the divine Presence.
For more information please call St. Leo's Rectory at 416-251-1109. Registration fee of $40.00 for the series or $7.00 per session.
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RCIA/RCIC Part-Time Positions Available
St. Joan of Arc Parish, 1701 Bloor St. W., Toronto, is seeking to fill two part-time positions involving RCIA/RCIC, and Religious Education and Sacramental Preparation for children and youth.
For position responsibilities, qualifications and applications please contact: Dr. Gary Hunt at garyhuntis@rogers.com or fax 416-604-1444.
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Faith Connections' Scripture Sound Bytes
Tuesday Evenings from 7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
St. Christopher's Parish, 1171 Clarkson Rd. North, Mississauga.
Are you between the ages of 18-39 years? Interested in enhancing you spiritual life? The Sisters of St. Joseph of Toronto and The Mississauga Parishes invite you to discover with other young adults how the Sunday Readings relate to your life. Join us for an evening of prayer, reflection and social time! Come & bring friends!
For more information please call Vanessa Nicholas at 416-222-1101 or check www.faithconnections.ca.
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Faith Connections' Theology On Tap
The Sisters of St. Joseph of Toronto invite young adults (19-39 yrs) to a thought provoking social evening.
Monday, May 12, 2008 - 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
The Duke of York Pub, 39 Prince Arthur Ave., Toronto.
Cale Clark, Lay Pastoral Assistant St. Justin Martyr's Parish & Director of the Faith Explained, will be joining us to speak about “The Theology of the Body: Human Love in God's Plan”. Munchies provided, come & bring friends!
For more information please contact Vanessa Nicholas at 416-222-1101 or check out www.faithconnections.ca.
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Faith Connections' Mix & Mingle – Young Adults, Priests & Sisters
Thursday, April 24, 2008 – 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Redeemer House, 151 McCaul St. Toronto.
The Sisters of St. Joseph of Toronto and the Redemptorists invite you to join our house party and partake in food, laughter, and a chance to ask questions. All young adults (18-39 yrs) welcome – married, single, working, students, etc.
Free parking across the road. Munchies provided, come & bring friends! For more information please check www.faithconnections.ca or call Vanessa Nicholas 416-222-1101.
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Students Needed to Help Canadian Missions!
High school students needed for two hours after school (4:00 – 6:00 p.m.) to package Catholic Missions in Canada informational brochures at the Catholic Pastoral Centre, 1155 Yonge Street, Toronto.
Students will be paid minimum wage by the hour. Please contact Anne Hanley at 416-934-3424 ext. 233, or email anne@cmic.info.
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St. Michael's Choir School presents
"Music of the Americas”
Saturday, April 26, 2008 - 7:30 p.m.
St. Michael's Cathedral (all choirs), 65 Bond Street, Toronto.
Friday, May 2, 2008 - 7:30 p.m.
St. Isaac Jogues Parish (senior choirs), 1148 Finch Ave., Pickering.
St. Michael's Choir School's spring concert features Music of the Americas - music which has emerged over the centuries by composers from the "New World". Experience the moving music of our founder Msgr. John Edward Ronan; music of our recently-retired music director, Msgr. T. Barrett Armstrong and De profundis by our own composer in residence - Tomáš Dušatko. Enjoy the exuberant music of Brazilian Ernani Aguiar with its infectious rhythms. Works by Samuel Barber, Aaron Copland, Morten Lauridsen, Imant Ramish, Nancy Telfer, Ruth Watson Henderson, and Healey Willan will also be included in this programme as the choirs take you on a musical tour of the Americas.
Tickets (suggested free-will offering, no advance ticket sales) $20 Adult/$15 Senior/$10 Student.
For more information please visit the Choir School website www.smcs.on.ca.
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Lectio Divina with His Grace, Archbishop Thomas Collins
All are welcome to join Archbishop Thomas Collins for Lectio Divina.
Sunday, May 11, 2008.
St. Michael's Cathedral, 65 Bond Street, Toronto.
Vespers are at 7:00 p.m., followed by the Lectio Divina from 7:30 p.m. to 8:15 p.m.
This month's scripture passage: Matthew 7:1-12. Please join us for this personal encounter with God through Scripture.
This Sacred reading provides an opportunity to read aloud the Word of God taking time to pause, reflect and pray together. In the coming year, we will encounter Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount, summarizing the foundation of Christian life.
Mp3 audio podcast and video posted on YouTube of Archbishop Collins' previous Lectio Divina are available at www.archtoronto.org. The Lectio Divina is also broadcast on Salt + Light Television. Visit www.saltandlighttv.org for more information.
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2nd Annual Jesuit Provincial’s Dinner
Wednesday, April 16, 2008.
St. Wilfrid's Parish, North York - 5:00 p.m. Mass.
La Villa Ballroom, 114 Toryork Drive, North York -
6:30 p.m. Reception, 7:30 p.m. Dinner.
The tradition will continue as an individual who has followed the example of St. Ignatius will be honoured at the 2nd Annual Provincial's Dinner along with Jesuit Jubilarians. The reception prior to the dinner will provide an opportunity to meet some of the Jesuits you have supported over the years.
The cost of the evening is $125.00 per person or $1,000.00 for a table of eight. The proceeds from the dinner will go towards funding a scholarship for a Jesuit in formation. You are also invited to direct your portion of the ticket proceeds to a named scholarship honouring a Jubilarian of your choice.
For more information and to order tickets, please contact Barbara DeCarlo or Colleen Franks at 416-481-9154.
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Lift Jesus Higher Rally 2008
Saturday, April 19, 2008 – 8:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Metro Toronto Convention Centre, North Building, 255 Front Street West.
A Grace-filled Day with:
* Archbishop of Toronto, Thomas Collins
* Fr. Frank Pavone
* Ralph Martin, Sr. Ann Shields & Peter Herbeck
* Divine Mercy Celebration, uplifting Music
* Eucharistic Healing Procession
* Confession and Holy Mass
* Separate Youth Event with Sr. Sarah Burdick and Debbie Herbeck
For tickets/Info. www.lift-jesus-higher-rally.org. Or call 416-251-4255 or Sadie at 905-270-2510. |
| 50th Anniversary Celebration
The Loretto Abbey class of 1958 is planning a 50th Anniversary celebration on June 4, 2008.
Anyone who was a member of the class between September 1953 and June 1958 is invited to contact Eunice Huff at lbvmadm@rogers.com or call 416-483-2238. |
St. Peter's Parish, Toronto looking for
a Parish Secretary - Modified Full-Time
(25 hours/week including Diocesan benefits)
The parish secretary reports directly to the pastor and provides administrative support in all aspects of the parish office.
REQUIREMENTS
Effective organizational skills – attentive to detail
Computer skills, including Word, Excel, E-mail (Parish Tools an asset)
Excellent interpersonal skills
Time management skills
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Effective verbal and listening communication skills
Must work effectively, both independently and as part of a team
Please submit resume and cover letter to stpeter@bellnet.ca, attention Fr. Jim Haley, as soon as possible. Questions can be directed to Fr. Jim at 416-534-4219 ext. 211. We thank all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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| New Beginnings
A Ministry for those who are separated, divorced or widowed.
MINI-RENEWAL NIGHT
May 1, 2008 – 8:00 p.m.
St Joseph's Convent, 3377 Bayview Ave., Toronto.
– Annulment: the Church and You. Rev Brian Clough, M.A., J.C.D., will talk on annulment.
RETREAT WEEKEND
May 10 and 11, 2008
St Joseph's Convent, 3377 Bayview Ave., Toronto.
– To bring closure and ease the pain for those who suffer the trauma of the loss of a spouse.
For more information, please contact New Beginnings at 416-921-1163 ext. 2246. |
Young Adult / Youth Minister & Coordinator Pentecost Retreat
May 24, 2008 - 9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Scarboro Missions, 2685 Kingston Rd., Scarborough
Retreat Director: Santo Arrigo, C.Ss.R.
Being witnesses in our ministries and work.
This year we are contemplating the WYD theme: "You will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you: and you will be my witnesses."( Acts 1:8). How does being a witness of God's love relate to our ministries? With our studies? With work? Step away for a day to reflect, connect with others and be refreshed .
Cost for the day is $20 (including lunch and snack). For more information visit www.ocytoronto.org. To register, contact Lecia Kiska at 416-599-7676 ext. 225 or lecia@ocytoronto. |
| Inspiring Devotional Artwork for Sale
St. John the Evangelist Parish, Weston, has two large paintings (4'x6' approximate size) available for parish use, price negotiable. Of top quality and painted in a classical style, depicting the Annunciation and the Nativity, these inspirational artworks would enhance any liturgical space.
If interested, please contact St. John the Evangelist Parish at 416-241-0133. |
“A Celebration of Life”
Mass for Organ & Tissue Donors, Recipients & Families
Sunday, April 27, 2008 – 2:00 p.m.
St. Michael's Cathedral, 65 Bond St., Toronto.
On Sunday, April 27, 2008 at 2 p.m., Archbishop Thomas Collins will celebrate mass for all those touched by organ and tissue donation. An invitation is extended to organ & tissue donors, recipients and their families to celebrate the gift of life. All are welcome to join in the celebration at St. Michael's Cathedral – 65 Bond St. in downtown Toronto. |
| The Laudamus Choir at St. Luke's Parish
Saturday, April 26, 2008.
St. Luke's Parish, Thornhill, Ontario.
The four part Laudamus Choir will be performing a spring concert at St. Luke's Parish and a Celebration of Sacred Music will be conducted by Bibiana L'Abbe. The Choir encourages all Catholics, Christians, and non-Christians alike to join others in sharing talent and making new friends.
Tickets are $20 (in advance) and $25 (at the door) with all proceeds going to St. Luke's Parish Capital Campaign. Please contact 905-771-0230 or laudamus.choir@gmail.com for ticket and event information.
The Laudamus Choir is a registered charity and is always in search of new members who are committed to the community and share a passion for music. |
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