Advent on Salt + Light

Let Salt + Light be your daily retreat this Advent as you prepare your heart for Christmas.
Videos, reflections, schedules and more can be found at saltandlighttv.org/advent.

Salt + Light Availability: Bell TV – 654, Rogers – 240, Cogeco – 185 or online via live stream at www.saltandlighttv.org/live.

DONATE NOW

The Archdiocese of Toronto is pleased to announce that as of December 1, 2011 you can support your parish or favourite charity of the Archdiocese by making a tax deductible gift using your credit card.

A DONATE NOW button is accessible on the Archdiocesan website www.archtoronto.org that will take you to a page where you can make a gift.  You can direct your gift to your Parish, ShareLife, The Archdiocese of Toronto, Humanitarian Relief, St. Michael’s Choir School, St. Augustine’s Seminary, Tribute Giving, and Sunday TV Mass.

Thank you for your support of the Church!

An Evening on Sin and Redemption,
at SIN & REDEMPTION!!!

Tuesday, January 17, 2012 - 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Sin and Redemption Pub, 136 McCaul St., Toronto. (across from St. Patrick’s Church)

What’s the deal with Sin?  What’s Redemption really about? And what does it mean for me? Join us for an evening of discussion, laughter, and an opportunity to raise your questions about faith and the Catholic Church in an open and inviting atmosphere.  This event is geared to young adults age 18-35.

Bring a friend, an open mind and an open heart! No admission at the door! Pub Grub Snacks will be provided, but beverages will be at the guest’s expense. For more information, please contact Fr. Santo Arrigo C.Ss.R. sarrigo@stpatrickstoronto.ca.

Are you an Organ Donor?

“Organ donation is a peculiar form of witness to charity. In a period like ours, often marked by various forms of selfishness, it is ever more urgent to understand how the logic of free giving is vital to a correct conception of life. Indeed, a responsibility of love and charity exist that commits one to make of their own life a gift to others, if one truly wishes to fulfill oneself. As the Lord Jesus has taught us, only whoever gives his own life can save it (cf. Lk 9: 24).” – Pope Benedict XVI

One organ and tissue donor can save up to 8 lives and enhance the lives of 75 others. Register today at BeADonor.ca. You can also visit www.archtoronto.org/organdonation for additional resources.

Looking for Young Adults for High School Retreats

St. Patrick’s Church, 141 McCaul St., Toronto.

St. Patrick’s High School Retreat Program is looking for young adults who would like to be on the team to facilitate about 10 morning/afternoon retreats at St. Patrick’s Church between January – April.  Our Young Adult Team serve as mentors, co-facilitators, and support as we welcome high schools from across the city and reflect on the call to SERVICE AND JUSTICE.  This is an excellent opportunity for University and College students looking for facilitation and teaching experience!

If you are interested in learning more, contact Sr. Eileen Power, CND (Program Coordinator) – epower@cnd-m.org by January 10, 2012. 

Saint Basil The Great College School 50th Anniversary

Friday, May 25, 2012
St. Basil the Great College School, 20 Starview Lane, North York.

Saint Basil's The Great College School in Weston is celebrating its 50th anniversary.  In 1961 St. Basils was opened as a private residential school for boys who were members of the Ukrainian Catholic community.  Girls began to attend St. Basil in the early 1980s and eventually the school became a co-education school.  The first chaplains of the school were Ukrainian Catholic priests and in 1987 Fr. John Melnick, a bi-ritual priest, served as school chaplain.  In 1988 Fr. Richard McKnight became the chaplain of St. Basil's and is still ministering to the school community. 

For more information please check www.stbasilalumni.ca.

The Mass for the Unborn

December 28, 2011
St. Michael’s Cathedral, Toronto.

The Mass for the Unborn will be celebrated at St. Michael’s Cathedral at the 5:30 p.m. Mass. Rev. Ed McGovern will be the celebrant.

Alll are welcome.

60 used CBW II-Pew Edition for Free

St. Jude’s parish is offering 60 used CBW II hymnals to anyone who might need them.

If interested please contact St. Jude’s Parish office at 416-742-9072 to pick them up.

Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2012 Ecumenical Prayer Service

Sunday, January 22, 2012 - 3:00 p.m.
St. Michael’s Cathedral, 200 Church Street, Toronto.

Come and join us in prayer with His Grace Archbishop Thomas Collins, joined by His Grace Anglican Archbishop Colin Johnson, Lutheran Bishop Michael Pryse, Slovak Catholic Bishop John Pazak, Assyrian Bishop Emmanuel Mar Emmanuel and other city-wide religious leaders for an Ecumenical Prayer Service. Refreshments to follow in parish hall.

For further information, please contact the Office of Ecumenical and Interfaith Affairs at 416-934-3400 ext. 344.

The Paulist Ministry Centre Presents…

An evening with Mike Glugosh: Dealing with Anxiety and Depression.  Many people feel overwhelmed, afraid and depressed.  Mike says that he offers practical, useful and technical skills that will be helpful to anyone. This session will be held on Tuesday, January 10, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. at the Paulist Centre.

Understanding the Catholic Faith. The Centre offers 8 week program on "Understanding the Catholic Faith".  Session will begin on Tuesday, February 14 to April 3, 2012 from 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. This program is structured for adults who wish to receive adult Confirmation or who want to learn more about the Catholic faith.

Bereavement Group. For those who are grieving the loss of loved ones. The Paulist Centre offers  a support group starting  from Wednesday, February 15 to March 14, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. Mary Marrocco and Fr. Paul Lannan, C.S.P. will facilitate these sessions.

Separated or Divorced Group. For those who are separated or divorced. The Paulist Centre is offering ways to work through these issues. Fr. Paul Lannan is the author of the book "Getting Unstuck: Moving on After Divorce".  Fr. Paul will facilitate these sessions beginning on Wednesday, March 28 to May 30, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

The Paulist Ministry Centre is located at 830 Bathurst Street, Toronto. For more information contact Fr. Paul Lannan, C.S.P., M.S. at 416-534-2326 ext. 231.

Mulsim-Catholic Student Dialogue

Sunday, January 8, 2012 – 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
University of Toronto Multi-Faith Centre, 2nd Floor, 569 Spadina Ave. Toronto.

The Lives of Jesus and Muhammed and Their Roles Toward the Development of the Catholic and Islamic Faiths.

Facebook Group for the Muslim-Catholic Student Dialogue. This meeting on Facebook.

St. Augustine’s Seminary of Toronto Presents:Pastoral Counselling Part II with
Dr. Josephine Lombardi, Ph.D.

Saturday, February 18, 2012 – 10:00 a.m. -3:00 p.m.
St. Augustine’s Seminary, 2661 Kingston Road, Scarborough.

This session will include an introduction to some of the common issues and resources addressed in Pastoral Counselling:
Adolescent Development
Marriage and Family Life
Abortion / Project Rachel
Pastoral Counselling, Part 1 is not required.

$35.00 lunch is included. Please register by phone 416-261-7207 ext. 221 or email staugustines.reception@utoronto.ca.