PONTIFICAL MASTER OF CEREMONIES
Rev. Edward Curtis
St. Michael's Cathedral, Toronto

PASTOR
Rev. Philip Jones
St. Dominic's Parish, Mississauga

ASSOCIATE PASTOR
Rev. Noel Whelan
St. Dominic's Parish, Mississauga

Rev. Mounir El-Rassi
St. Joseph's Parish, Mississauga

PONTIFICAL MASTER OF CEREMONIES
August 12, 2009
St. Michael's Cathedral, Toronto

PASTOR
August 5, 2009
St. Dominic's Parish, Mississauga

ASSOCIATE PASTOR R
August 5, 2009
St. Dominic's Parish, Mississauga

August 19, 2009
St. Joseph's Parish, Mississauga

Community Events

Fifty Years and Growing (1959-2009)
St. Gregory’s Parish Mass of Thanksgiving

Sunday, September 13, 2009 - 12:00 noon
St. Gregory’s Church - 122 Rathburn Road, Etobicoke

Fr. John Bertão, Pastor of St. Gregory’s, the staff and parishioners cordially invite past parishioners and friends to join them for a Mass of Thanksgiving commemorating fifty years of the blessing of the church. Main celebrant will be Archbishop Thomas Collins. Visiting priests are welcome to concelebrate.

8th Annual Education Mass

Thursday, September 3, 2009 - 6:30 p.m.
St. Paul's Basilica

Archbishop Collins invites all Catholics working in education to come together as we begin the new school year. Dinner to follow. Presented by the Catholic Teacher's Guild. All are welcome.

For more information and to make dinner reservations (tickets $45) contact Barry White, barry.white@tcdsb.org Click here to read for a .pdf of the invitation and poster

Toronto’s 7th Life and Family
Awareneness Event 2009

Saturday, September 12, 2009 - 9:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.
St. Augustine of Canterbury, 80 Shoreham Dr, Toronto

For a new generation of promoters and defenders of life and family - conferences, workshops and meditations on life and family issues. For more information, call 416-661-8221,visit the web site at: www.saintaugustineofcanterbury.org. or email staug2000@rogers.com.

Theology on Tap: Behind the Wall -The Story of the Christians of Bethlehem Today

Monday, September 21, 2009 - 7:00 p.m.
Duke of York Pub, 39 Prince Arthur Ave, Toronto

Join us for an evening of thought-provoking conversation on theological topics! Munchies provided, cash bar available - come and bring a friend!

Special guests : Ninette D’Souza, teacher chaplain, Cardinal Newman School and Bob Holmes, CSB, Christian Peacemaker Team chaplain. For more information, contact Vanessa Nicholas-Schmidt at 416-222-1426 ext. 276 or via email at faithconnections@csj-to.ca or visit the website.

25th Annual Rosary Sunday

Sunday, September 20, 2009 - 12:00 p.m. onwards
Martyrs' Shrine, Midland, ON

The day starts with an outdoor Mass celebrated at the Polish Altar by Rev. Alex Kirsten, S.J., Director of the Shrine at 12:00 noon. At 2:00 p.m., there will be a procession of the Blessed Sacrament followed by the Living Rosary, with Archbishop Thomas Collins as Homilist, and finally, Benediction at the Papal Altar.
- Bring your rosary, family, lawn chair and blanket.
- Bring your group's banner, join in the procession.
- Sing Marian Hymns with the choir.
- Bring your lunch, have a picnic, then visit Canada's National Shrine to the Canadian Martyrs.
- On-site shuttle available for the elderly and infirm.

For more information, please call 705-435-3406, 705-428-3540 or email rosary-sunday@rogers.com.

Franciscan Friars of the Atonement
Come and See Retreat

Thursday to Sunday, September 24 -27, 2009
St Joan of Arc Church, 1701 Bloor St. W, Toronto

If you are a single Catholic man between 18-40,
in good health, psychologically mature and free of substantial debt, come and meet the Atonement
Friars in Toronto at their Parish Ministry.

We find both challenge and purpose in active social, ecumenical and pastoral service. Discover what “at-one-ment” can mean for you. By reservation only: www.AtonementFriars.org or vocdirector@AtonementFriars.org. You can also call
1-800-338-2620, ext. 2126

Helping Troubled Marriages

Retrouvaille Toronto will be hosting a session the weekend of September 25 - 27, 2009.

Originating in Quebec over 30 years ago, Retrouvaille is now an international Catholic program helping married couples that are experiencing difficulties in their relationship. It consists of one weekend residential session followed by a series of half-day sessions. Last summer Pope Benedict XVI commended Retrouvaille for its positive impact on marriage and the family.

For confidential information or to register for the September 25 - 27 weekend, call 416-281-6007 or visit the web site at: www.torontoretrouvaille.com.

Symposium 2009
Conscience and the Good of Society

October 3, 2009
Father Madden Auditorium, Carr Hall
University of St. Michael's College.

The Canadian Catholic Bioethics Institute and the Catholic Civil Rights League presents the 2009 Symposium “Conscience and the Good of Society” with keynote speaker Iain Benson, the Executive Director of the Centre for Cultural Renewal.

To register and for more information please contact the CCBI at 416-926-2335 www.ccbi-utoronto.ca bioethics.usmc@utoronto.ca.

40 Days for Life Vigil

September 23, 2009 to November 1, 2009
- 960 Lawrence Ave. West (24 hours each day)
- 1371 Neilson Rd, Scarborough (7 a.m.-7 p.m.)

An inter-denominational, international pro-life campaign that has led to a significant drop in abortion rates on all locations where it has been held. Includes: 1) Prayer and fasting 2) 40-day peaceful vigil outside an abortion facility and 3) Community Outreach.

For details, contact Nicole Campbell at 416-204-9749 | 647-638-5433 or 40daystoronto@gmail.com.

“Making Catholic Bible Study
a Reality in your Parish” Workshop

Friday and Saturday, September 18 and 19, 2009 - 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m at St. Patrick’s Church
5633 Highway 7, Markham, ON

Little Rock Scripture Study (LRSS) program to be conducted by Catherine Upchurch, Director of LRSS, and Sr. Susan McCarthy. Whether you are experienced or not in Scripture Studies, you are cordially invited to attend and gain new insights into the study of Sacred Scripture.

Registration Fee: $15. Deadline: September 4, 2009.
Please contact Kay Booker at kaymax@sympatico.ca
or call 905-294-4092. You can visit the website.

Organ for Sale

St. Mark's, Etobicoke, is getting a new organ, and needs to dispose of its current 2-manual Rodgers Model 441 instrument. If you are interested, please call 416-259-6790. No reasonable offer refused!

Spiritual and Religious Care Visitor Training

The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health offers ‘'Spiritual and Religious Care Visitor Training” for clergy/faith-group leaders and lay ministers from various religions/faith-groups to enhance their skills in visiting patients/clients in hospitals and other institutions.

The 7 week – 20 hours training will be held on Wednesday evenings from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m., starting September 9 to October 21, 2009 and on Saturday, October 17 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Candidates are offered and required to do 10 hours of direct client care as part of the course. (For details please contact us.)

The course will address topics such as: theological foundations for spiritual and religious care in major world religions, overview of mental illness and addiction, suicide, listening skills, working with elderly, boundaries and ethics.

Registration Fee: $ 110.00. Last date to apply is August 28, 2009. A certificate of completion will be issued to the successful candidates at the end of the course.

For more information please contact The Centre for Addition and Mental Health at 1001 Queen Street W, Toronto, ON M6J 1H4. 416-535-8501 ext. 2189/2188 biruta_pearcy@camh.net or pearly_daniel@camh.net

Culture of Life Conference
with the Fellowship of Catholic Scholars

Saturday, October 3, 2009 - 9:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Muzzo Family Alumni Hall, Room 100
121 St. Joseph St. Toronto

Topics include: Euthanasia, Dead Sea Scrolls, Teaching and Learning in the Post-Catholic University, Political and Legal Discourses, etc. Among the noted speakers will be:
Iain T. Benson, Senior Associate Counsel of Miller Thompson LLP
Dr. Robert Pelton, Madonna House
Dr. Robert Berard, Mount St. Vincent University
Professor Paul Flaman, St. Joseph's College
Dr. John Howarth, Canada Christian College
The conference fee is $20 or with lunch, $30.

For more information, call 905-409-1482. Tickets are available at the door or in advance from afuyarchuk@hotmail.com. Mail cheque payments to : Pat Redmond, 270 Fincham Ave, Markham, ON, L3P 4E6 (payable to Fellowship of Catholic Scholars).

Reproductive Decisions and Women's
Well-Being Conference

Friday, October 2, 2009 – 9:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.
The University of Toronto, St. Michael's College, Carr Hall.

The deVeber Institute for Bioethics and Social Research proudly presents “Reproductive Decisions and Women's Well-Being; Current Research and Practical Solutions” a conference for teachers, doctors, social workers, nurses, school counselors, students, immigrant counselors, students and community members.

Dr. Deborah Zeni and Andrea Mrozek will be discussing the latest research on women's health after abortion and what abortion means for women.

A payment of $75 (includes lunch) will secure your spot. Register now before spaces fill up by calling 416-256-0555 or visit www.deveber.org for more information.

Weekend Marriage Preparation at
Our Lady of Grace, Angus

Our Lady of Grace Parish, Angus, is offering a weekend Marriage Preparation Course for engaged couples on:

Friday, September 18, 2009 - 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Saturday, September 19, 2009 - 8:45 a.m. - 6 p.m.

For registration or more information please call the parish office at 705-424-1551.

Celtic Family Sunday Garden Party

Sunday, August 23, 2009 - 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Senator O'Connor Cafeteria and Courtyard, 60 Rowena Dr (Victoria Park/Ellesmere).

Enjoy Irish kitchen treats, Entertainment by the popular “WestEnders”, and Ceili Dancing with Maureen Mulvey-O'Leary. Prizes and Culture, Heritage and Learning Displays.

Tickets are family affordable at adult $10; children a Twoonie. Call to reserve your family and friends a table or advance tickets: Monica 416-498-0227 or Mary 416-745-2906 or email maryfay@rogers.com or info@oconnoririshheritagehouse.com.

Equip & Refresh Alpha Conference

August 21-22, 2009
Carruthers Creek Community Church, 599 Bayly Street East, Ajax.

Friday – 5:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Saturday – 8:30 a.m. – 5:15 p.m.

The Equip & Refresh Alpha Conference is an opportunity to find out more about Alpha, and if your parish already is running Alpha an opportunity to take your course to the next level. This conference will bring together church leaders and their teams to provide delegates with a unique opportunity to meet people from other churches to share experiences and ideas through small group discussions and interactive sessions.

The Alpha course is a ten-week, practical introduction to the Christian faith. It is about exploring the big questions of life and connecting with others who are exploring too. It is a tried and tested way of introducing people to the historical person of Jesus in a non-threatening and welcoming way that works well with large or small groups in almost any setting. Learn more at www.alphacanada.org.

To register call 1-877-552-5742 or online at www.alphacanada.org/events.

Spanish Speaking Pilgrimage to Martyrs' Shrine

August 22, 2009 - 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Martyrs' Shrine, Midland.

“La Familia de Habla Hispana Camina con los Martires.”

All are welcome to come to the Spanish speaking pilgrimage at the Martyrs' Shrine. Open air Mass at 11:00 a.m. Activities for the whole family.