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Community Events
December 15, 2006 |
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A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols
St. Gabriel's Parish
The Cardinal Carter Academy Singers are pleased to present A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols on Wednesday, December 20 at 7:30 p.m. at St. Gabriel's Parish in North York (Sheppard Ave. East, just east of Bayview Avenue).
This celebration of Christmas follows the traditional format made famous by King's College, Cambridge. The story of our salvation, from the fall of humanity, to the promise of the prophecies, to the birth of Jesus, is proclaimed in scripture and song. Over one hundred and twenty young singers offer anthems, hymns and carols. Be with us for this beautiful, prayerful and inspiring start to the holidays.
Admission $10, Children 12 and under free. Contact marilyncalderone@rogers.com for ticket information or 416-618-2041.
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Parish Looking for a Lay Pastoral Associate
St. Marguerite d'Youville Parish, Brampton, is looking for a full-time or part-time Lay Pastoral Associate (hours of employment to be determined).
Must be willing to work flexible hours, including evenings and week-ends. In this position you will head the RCIA and all parish social ministries in a leading role on the pastoral team, assisting the pastor in the care of a growing parish. The ideal candidate will have a degree in theology or related catechetical or pastoral care. Related experience is of added value. Excellent written and oral communication skills are essential for this position.
Please forward resume to: fax 905-792-8049 or email to dyouvilleparish@sympatico.ca.
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First Saturday Adoration for
Young Adults at Frassati House
The Companions of the Cross and the Catholic Chaplaincy at York University invite all young adults to come to Blessed Pier Georgio Frassati House, at 685 Finch St. W. (a.k.a. "St. Bernard's Residence") for an evening of Eucharistic Adoration with Praise & Worship on Saturday, January 6, 2006, from 7-9 p.m.
Directions: From Finch Station take a Finch West 36A or 36B Bus. It stops right outside the door (between Bathurst and Dufferin). From Wilson Station take a Faywood 104 Bus and get off at Wilmington and walk ½ block Eastward on Finch West.
For more information call the Catholic Chaplaincy at York University at 416-736-5369.
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God, Sex & the Meaning of Life
Did you ever wonder…“What does the Church know about sex?” “Why we were created male and female?” “How can I truly be happy?” Discover God's Answers based on John Paul II's writings.
Mark your calendars to attend a seminar that will explore these and other questions at St. Gertrude's Parish Hall 690 King St. East, Oshawa, on Wednesdays, January 17, 24, 31 and February 7. The Program runs from 7:00 to 9:00 each evening. Doors open at 6:45p.m.
Admission is free; Study Guide is $10.00 (optional). Please register by January 15th, contact Rose Heron 905-683-9055 or Jan Noonan 905-420-8696 or Susan Kennedy 905-427-6137 or email: stbreg@gmail.com.
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Televised Christmas Mass for Shut Ins
Christmas Day, December 25, 2006
8:00 a.m. and 12 Noon
Vision TV
The National Catholic Broadcasting Council will televise a special one-hour celebration of the St. Michael's Cathedral Christmas Eve Mass on Vision TV, which captures the peace, the joy and the miracle of this great feast.
Please share this information with your parishioners.
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Mass for the Unborn
Most Reverend Peter J. Hundt, Auxiliary Bishop of Toronto, will celebrate the Mass for the Unborn, on the Feast of the Holy Innocents
Thursday, December 28, 2006, at 5:30 p.m.
St. Michael's Cathedral
65 Bond Street, Toronto
A reception will follow in the Cathedral parish hall. All are welcome. |
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