Youth Ministers' Appreciation
Gathering & OCY 2006/7 Launch

September 16 @ 9:00 a.m. - 4 p.m.
St. Thomas More Parish, Scarborough

We invite all youth ministers from across the Archdiocese to mark Saturday, September 16th on their calendars. We will begin with Mass and continue by sharing resources for the upcoming year and discussing diocesan preparation plans for the International Eucharistic Congress in 2008, including important information about the Ark of the New Covenant that is travelling across Canada over the next couple years. We'll treat you to a catered lunch and give you a chance to meet other youth ministers in your area. There is no cost for this day.

September 16 will also mark the beginning of Youth Ministry workshops for both new and experienced Youth Ministers. The topic covered this day is Youth Ministry 101 - the nuts and bolts of planning programs and events. Future topics include: faith development, sources of our faith, justice, and culture.

For more information about this exciting day and registration, check out our website: www.ocytoronto.org.

OCY in Australia
World Youth Day 2008
Information Nights

It may seem early to be thinking about 2008, but preparation for Sydney is in full swing already. We have posted information online at www.ocytoronto.org with some basic details about OCY's pilgrimage to help you in your own initial planning. For full details, please come out to the information nights that will be held on the following dates.

All information sessions will begin at 7:30 p.m. We encourage group leaders, pilgrims, and parents to attend one of the sessions. It is your opportunity to meet us and ask questions.

Wed., September 6
St. Anthony, 1037 Bloor St. W., Toronto (east of Dufferin Subway Station).

Friday, September 8
St. Clare of Assisi, 150 St. Francis Ave, Woodbridge.

Mon., September 11
St. Isaac Jogues, 1148 Finch Ave, Pickering.

Tues., September 12
St. Marguerite d'Youville, 2490 Sandalwood Pkwy East, Brampton.

Volunteer Opportunities at
Providence Healthcare

Want to give back to the community? Providence Healthcare is recruiting volunteers (min. 14 years of age) to assist the Pastoral Care Department.
· Mass Escorts
· Altar Servers
· Eucharistic Ministers
· Lectors
· New Patient Greeters
· Sacristan
Most positions require a 75 hour/six month commitment.
For more information contact Providence Healthcare Volunteer Resources at 416-285-3749.
Providence Healthcare is located at 3276 St. Clair Avenue East (Warden/St. Clair).
Email – vol@providence.on.ca
Web - www.providence.on.ca

2006 Annual Lift Jesus Higher Rally

Calling All Laity

Come learn with us. The Institute of Theology of St. Augustine's Seminaryinvites you to study the

Master of Theological Studies
Master of Religious Education
Diploma in Theological Studies
Diploma in Lay Ministry

Where: Downtown Toronto, Aurora, Courtice, Hamilton, St. Augustine's Seminary, ONLINE Courses and Saturday Courses.

The Master degree programmes are awarded conjointly with the University of Toronto. Certified teachers who possess the required qualifications may receive up to 4 course reductions in the Master of Religious Education Programme.

Further information/fees – contact Sheila Connolly, Director, 416-261-7207 ext. 235 or e-mail us at ioftsas@rogers.com.

Musician/Choir Director Needed

St. Joan of Arc Roman Catholic parish, located at 1701 Bloor Street West (Keele subway) is looking for a lead singer/choir director to lead our Contemporary Choir (guitar, string bass and keyboard accompaniment) at the 10:00 am Sunday worship. This is a paying position, beginning September 2006.

Responsibilities include the selection of appropriate liturgical music for the weekly liturgy; introducing and teaching new musical selections; organizing times for rehearsals; occasional participation in special sacramental events such as First Communion and Confirmation, and the seasonal celebrations of Christmas and Easter; leading the parish community in worship on Sunday mornings.

Contact Fr. John Kiesling, SA, at 416-762-1026.

Discuss Nouwen's Here and Now online with Ed Wojcicki

Lecture: "Globalization: Opportunity
or Threat for Catholic Education?”

Archbishop J. Michael Miller, C.S.B.,
Secretary of the Congregation for Catholic Education
(for Seminaries and Institutes of Study)

will be delivering a free public lecture:

"Globalization: Opportunity or Threat for Catholic Education?”

Saturday, September 16, 2006
7:00 p.m.
Sam Sorbara Auditorium

University of St. Michael's College
81 Saint Mary Street
Toronto, Ontario.

Events of the Sisters of
Our Lady of Mount Carmel

The Sisters of Our Lady of Carmel are a contemplative and active religious congregation that was founded in Florence, Italy 1854. The Vatican has announced, the beatification of Mother Maria Teresa Scrilli, foundress of the Institute of Our Lady of Carmel will take place in Fiesole, Italy on October 8, 2006.

· Saturday, September 9th, 2006 a Solemn Mass of Thanksgiving will be celebrated at St. Jane Frances Church at 5:00 pm., in honour of the 25th Anniversary of the Institute's first house in Toronto. A reception will be held immediately after the conclusion of the mass in the parish hall.

· Friday, October 27th, 2006 a Dinner/Silent Auction will be held at the Montecassino Banquet Hall at 6:30 p.m. All proceeds, from this celebration goes to the Carmelite Missions to enable them to continue the great works of assisting those less fortunate, specifically the children.

Please free to contact to Sr. Elsie D'Cunha at 416-749-5540 for more information.