Community Events

Art, Religion, and the Spiritual

Saturday, May 29, 2010 – 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
University of St. Michael's College, 121 St. Joseph Street, Room 400, Muzzo Family Alumni Hall.

A lecture by Rev. Dan Donovan, Professor Emeritus of Theology at St. Michael's College at the University of Toronto. He is a former member of the boards of the Museum of Contemporary Canadian Art, St. Michael's College and OCAD. An avid art collector, he has donated most of his collection of contemporary Canadian art to St. Michael's College, where it is displayed in public spaces for the enjoyment and inspiration of all.

For more information please call 416-926-7260 or email smc.alumniaffairs@utoronto.ca. www.utoronto.ca/stmikes/alum-dev.

St. Boniface School Celebrating 50 Year of Catholic Education

Saturday, May 29, 2010
St. Boniface Parish, 21 Markanna Drive, Scarborough.

Calling all former staff, students and parents of St. Boniface Catholic School. On Saturday, May 29, 2010, St. Boniface Catholic School is celebrating 50 years of Catholic Education. There will be a special Mass at St. Boniface Parish at 11:00 a.m. The parish is located at 21 Markanna Drive in Scarborough. A reception will follow at the school from 12:00 noon - 3:00 p.m.

For more information please contact the school at 416-393-5277.

Mining the Riches of the Christian Tradition: Mysticism in Everyday Life
Three part Lecture Series

Tuesdays, April 27, May 4, May 11 – 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Charbonnel Lounge, 81 St. Mary Street, Toronto.

Facilitated by Sr. Jeanne Cover, I.B.V.M. Christian mystics, as exemplified in the life and work of Mary Ward, attest to the fact that the gift of union with God can be searched for and found, whoever and whatever we are. Mysticism involves sight, the new vision that comes from recognition of the divine in our midst and expressed in the transforming love of God and neighbour. This three part series will invite participants to become more attentive to their own spiritual journey within the context of the journey and prophetic message of Mary Ward (1585-1645).

April 27 – “Looking Back” – The message in 1609 – a time of challenge and conflict, internal and external, for Christianity.

May 4 – “Living the Experience” – Meeting the Holy through Contemplation in Action, confronting the problem of unbelief by 'holding on to hope with faith'.

May 11 – “Looking Ahead” – The Message Today: May Ward's vision for the future. Who are the mystics of today? What do the writings and practice of the mystics have to say to modern seekers of spiritual meaning?

Cost $20.00/evening, $50.00 for the series. Co-sponsored by Loretto Sisters and St. Mike's Continuing Education. For more information and reservations, please call 416-926-7254 or email continuinged.stmikes@utoronto.ca.

Faith Connections Upcoming Events

FAITH CONNECTIONS' THEOLOGY ON TAP – young adults (19-39) are invited to a social evening of thought-provoking discussion on "Poustinia: Encountering God in Silence, Solitude and Prayer" with guest Philo Lim, Madonna House Apostolate. Munchies provided, cash bar, come and bring a friend! Monday April 19, 7:00 p.m. at the Duke of York Pub (39 Prince Arthur Ave, Toronto). For more information please call 416-222-1426 ext. 276 or visit www.faithconnections.ca – a ministry of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Toronto.

3rd Annual MIX & MINGLE – Faith Connections, Redeemer House Ministries, and the Religious of Toronto invite young adults (married, single, student, working, etc.) to a barbecue supper, laughter and fun! It's a great chance to share life experiences, ask questions, and meet new people. Wednesday, April 21, 6:00 p.m. at Redeemer House (151 McCaul St, Toronto). For more information please call 416-222-1426 ext. 276 or visit www.faithconnections.ca – a ministry of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Toronto.

FAITH CONNECTIONS' THEOLOGY ON TAP – young adults (19-39) are invited to a social evening of thought-provoking discussion on "Risking God: Living the Sacramental Life" with guest Gregory Beath, Office of Formation for Discipleship, Archdiocese of Toronto. Munchies provided, cash bar, come and bring a friend! Monday May 17, 7:00 p.m. at the Duke of York Pub (39 Prince Arthur Ave, Toronto). For more information please call 416-222-1426 ext. 276 or visit www.faithconnections.ca – a ministry of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Toronto.

PARISH SECRETARY Full Time
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Reporting to the Pastor, the successful candidate will provide administrative support as well as a welcoming presence for all those seeking assistance at the
parish office of St. Margaret of Scotland Church, Toronto.

Job Requirements:
Receive visitors and handle all forms of communication
Good organizational and planning skills.
Ability to work independently and as a team member.
Skilled in Computer usage (Microsoft Office, Quicken, databases)
Parish secretarial or previous office experience is an asset.

Interested applicants may submit their resume with cover letter by mail, fax or email to the Pastor, Rev. Andy Macbeth by May 17, 2010.

Start Date for Position - August 2010. St. Margaret of Scotland Church, 222 Ridley Blvd, Toronto, Ontario M5M 3M6. Phone: 416-485-7781 Fax: 416-489-4183 email: stmarg@sympatico.ca.

Beatification of Cardinal Newman – Pilgrimage

Pope Benedict XVI will beatify John Henry Cardinal Newman of the Oratory during his visit to England this September. A pilgrimage to England for the Beatification is being organized by Fr. David Roche of the Toronto Oratory September 16-24, 2010.

Details can be found on the Oratory website: www.oratory-toronto.org or by calling the Oratory at 416-532-2879.

Spring Dinner Dance Fundraiser at
Canadian Martyrs Parish

Saturday, May 15, 2010 - 6:00 p.m.
Canadian Martyrs Parish Hall, 522 Plains Road, Toronto.

Tickets are $25.00 per person.

For more information please contact the parish at
416-421-9765.

Transitions Dealing With Life

Paulist Ministry Centre, 830 Bathurst Street, Toronto.

Many times we find our lives in some state of upheaval and not very secure about how things in our life will be resolved.

On four Thursday evenings, May 6, 13, 20, and 26, a group will begin discussing life's transitions. The group will be given the opportunity to talk about recent changes in their lives that put them into a temporary transitional place. The group will have time to talk about what it is they have lost and how to work their way through to a successful conclusion. The group members may have lost their jobs, a death in the family, divorce, children going off to new locations etc. Time will be given to discuss your changes in life and transitions.

The group co-coordinators are Mary Marrocco and Fr. Paul Lannan, CSP. Sessions will run from 7:00 p.m. -8:30 p.m.

For more information please contact 416-534-4219.

Requesting Used Folding Chairs for
Office for Refugees

The Office for Refugees of the Archdiocese of Toronto has recently moved to a new location. We are looking for about 10-15 folding chairs we can use for our client information sessions.

If your parish has any old folding chairs that can be donated – please contact Jenny Hwang, Community Liaison at 416-645-0827 ext. 104 or at refugeeoutreach@archtoronto.org.

Monstrance Needed

St. Mary's Church in Nobleton is in need of a Monstrance. If a parish or religious community has an extra one, would you kindly contact St. Patrick's Parish in Schomberg at 905-939-2256.

Sunday Eucharist: Fully Lived!
9th Simcoe Liturgy Conference

Friday, April 23, 2010 - 7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Saturday, April 24, 2010 - 9:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
St. Mary's Parish, 65 Amelia Street, Barrie.

Keynote Speaker: Most Rev. Albert LeGatt, Archbishop of St. Boniface.

The conference is co-sponsored by the Office of Formation for Discipleship, Archdiocese of Toronto and the Parishes of Simcoe County. It is a time of communal prayer, presentations and fellowship. The conference is open to all parishioners from all parishes.

Archbishop LeGatt is a native of Saskatchewan. Prior to ordination he worked for three years with Canadian University Students Overseas (CUSO) teaching young people in Ghana. Immediately prior to his appointment as Archbishop of St. Boniface he was Bishop of Saskatoon.

Pre-registration is necessary. To obtain a brochure, registration form or for further details contact: Catherine Ecker, Office of Formation for Discipleship, Archdiocese of Toronto. Office 705-726-2153 Fax 705-726-8195. email cecker@archtoronto.org.

Introducing the St. John Bible
at Regis College

April 28 - June 9, 2010 - Wednesday evenings,
7:00 p.m. - 8:45 p.m.
St. Joseph Chapel at 100 Wellesley Street W., Toronto.

Word Beyond Image and Text: Sensus Plenior in the Contemplation of Scripture. A special mini-course in the non-credit Windows on Theology Series.

April 28 - “Scripture and Contemplative Prayer: the Cathedral and the Book”, Gilles Mongeau, S.J.
May 5 - “According to Scripture: Discovering Jesus in the Old Testament”, Scott Lewis, S.J.
May 12 - “Remembering Sacred Scripture: Growing in the Word”, Gordon Rixon, S.J.
May 19 - “Spiritual Affect: A Shared Relationship”, Joseph Schner, S.J.
June 2 - "We Never Pray Alone': The Ecclesial Contemplative”, Gill Goulding, C.J.
June 9 - “The Word of God: Contemplating Divine Wisdom”, Michael Kolarcik, S.J.

Six evening lectures for $65 or $15 each. Learn about the St. John's Bible, the first complete edition of the Bible to be scribed and illuminated by hand in over 500 years. See the same monumental book that led His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI to remark recently: “This is a work of art.. a great work of art…a work for eternity.”

For more information and to register, contact inquiries@regiscollege.ca , call 416-922-5474 x221 or visit www.regiscollege.ca.

CALLING ALL LAITY

INSTITUTE OF THEOLOGY OF ST. AUGUSTINE'S SEMINARY

Applications are now being accepted for the Master of Religious Education, Master of Theological Studies, Diploma in Lay Ministry and Diploma in Theological Studies. Our next semesters begin MAY 2010,
JULY 2010, and SEPTEMBER 2010.

Classes are conducted in Aurora, downtown Toronto, and St. Augustine's Seminary on weeknights, Saturdays, during the month of July, and online.

There are course reductions available for teachers who have the required qualifications. Degrees are recognized by the OCT and QECO.

For further information, visit www.staugustines.on.ca. Click on “Academic”. Click on “Institute of Theology”.

Interested applicants can email ioftsas@rogers.com or call 416-261-7207 ext. 235.

Redemptorist Come and See
Vocation Retreat, Toronto

June 25-27, 2010

Come and discern our way of life as Redemptorist Priests and Brothers! Attend a Vocation Come and See Retreat! (Deadline for registration: June 18, 2010) For more information, contact Fr. Santo Arrigo C.Ss.R. 416-593-6520 or vocations@redemptorists.ca.

Click www.plugintochrist.ca/vocation/come-and-see-weekend-retreat for more information and to register for this retreat, or to do an online discernment retreat!

Annual Vocations Fair - St. Paschal Baylon

April 24-25, 2010
St. Paschal Baylon Parish, Toronto.

A Vocations Fair will be held Saturday April 24 and Sunday April 25 at St. Paschal Baylon Parish with representatives from over 20 orders, religious groups and lay movements present. This is an opportunity to learn more about our Catholic faith, hear great vocation speakers and celebrate the World Day of Prayer for Vocations.

The opening mass will be at 5:00 p.m. Saturday with a special mass for youth on Sunday at 2:00 p.m. On behalf of St. Paschal Baylon parish, the Toronto Area Vocation Directors Association and the Serra Club of Toronto Downtown we extend a warm invitation to have you join us. The purpose of all Serra Clubs is to promote vocations to the priesthood and consecrated religious life and to affirm those who have responded to this call.

For further information please contact Zinnia Milburn 416-305-5192.