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Archdiocesan Events

We work to raise awareness to the wonderful work taking place across the Archdiocese of Toronto. In this section you will find information about Archdiocesan and local community events that bring together our family of faith to educate, inform, reflect and inspire.

Publication of community events are not seen as an official endorsement by the Archdiocese of Toronto. We invite you to speak with local event contacts prior to attending to answer your questions in advance.

August 2010

Date
Event
Contact Information
Aug 1

Nine Pilgrimages at Magnificat. The "Magnificat" Charismatic Prayer Community welcomes all people to visit and pray at the Oratory or walk the outdoor way of the cross. Magnificat invites you to participate in one of the nine pilgrimages for 2010, organized on each Sunday of July and August. Parish groups could take the opportunity to invite others with them and so spread the Divine Mercy Devotion. PROGRAM SCHEDULE: 1:00 p.m.  Welcome, Worship and Praise, Rosary (confessions), 2:00 p.m.  Outdoor Stations of the Cross, 3:00 p.m.  Solemn Chaplet, Holy Eucharist, Benediction, Laying of hands, 5:00 p.m.  You are welcome to use the grounds and facilities for a picnic.

No fee is required. An offertory collection will be taken up.
 

For more information please contact Magnificat Charismatic Prayer community, a Covenanted Catholic Community, Regina Mundi – Nazareth House of Mary, 19309 Warden Avenue, Queensville.  905-478 - 4264  website:   www.reginamundi.ca

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Aug 2-6

Summer School for Liturgical Musicians. Queen of the Most Holy Rosary Parish, 169 North Park Street, Belleville, Ontario. "Let Every Instrument be Tuned for Praise" The Ontario Liturgical Conference is offering a summer school for liturgical musicians, hosted by the Archdiocese of Kingston. 

  REGISTER NOW. For further information please check out our website:   click on the Summer School link.
Aug 6

Hiroshima Day - Toronto City Hall, Peace Garden. The Hiroshima Day Coalition, endorsed by the Toronto Interfaith Council, will host an evening to recognize the 65th anniversary of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Activities will include paper crane making, a reflecting pool lantern ceremony and peace commemorations on the evening of August 6 at the Peace Garden in Toronto's City Hall.

  For more information, visit www.hiroshimadaycoaliation.ca.
Aug 7

Kolbe Eucharistic Mini-Retreat. St. Brigid’s Chruch, Toronto.  Kolbe Eucharistic Mini-Retreat at St. Brigid’s Church, 300 Wolverleigh Blvd. from 2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.  Father Charles Anang from St. Augustine's Seminary will speak on "Spiritual Warfare". 

  See  www.kolbeapostolate.com for more information.
Aug 7

FAITH CONNECTIONS’ THEOLOGY ON TAP – the Sisters of St. Joseph of Toronto invite young adults (19-39) to a special evening of thought-provoking discussion in their home at Morrow Park! "How the Church deals with Crises: Reflection on the Sex Abuse Crisis" with guest Fr. Thomas Rosica, CSB, CEO of Salt + Light Television. Munchies provided, come and bring a friend! 6:30 p.m. at Morrow Park (3377 Bayview Ave, Toronto).

 

More info: call 416-222-1426 ext. 276 or visit www.faithconnections.ca

Aug 8

Nine Pilgrimages at Magnificat. The "Magnificat" Charismatic Prayer Communitywelcomes all people to visit and pray at the Oratory or walk the outdoor way of the cross. Magnificat invites you to participate in one of the nine pilgrimages for 2010, organized on each Sunday of July and August. Parish groups could take the opportunity to invite others with them and so spread the Divine Mercy Devotion. PROGRAM SCHEDULE: 1:00 p.m.  Welcome, Worship and Praise, Rosary (confessions), 2:00 p.m.  Outdoor Stations of the Cross, 3:00 p.m.  Solemn Chaplet, Holy Eucharist, Benediction, Laying of hands, 5:00 p.m.  You are welcome to use the grounds and facilities for a picnic.

No fee is required. An offertory collection will be taken up.
 

For more information please contact Magnificat Charismatic Prayer community, a Covenanted Catholic Community, Regina Mundi – Nazareth House of Mary, 19309 Warden Avenue, Queensville.  905-478 - 4264  website:   www.reginamundi.ca

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Aug 10

The Centre for Teresian Carmelite Education and Spirituality presents a series of reflections on Teresian Charism and St. Teresa of Jesus (Avila) at Our Lady of Fatima Shrine, 3107 St. Clair Avenue East, Scarborough.  Each reflection will start at 6:00 p.m. August 10 – The Teresian Charism.

 

Admission is free.  Coffee will be served.  For more information please call 416-757-2806.

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Aug 11

Annual Mass for the Faithful Departed. Catholic Cemeteries - Archdiocese of Toronto wishes to invite all families to participate in the Annual Mass for the Faithful Departed. 7:00 p.m.
Cemetery locations and Celebrants for this year's mass are as follows:
Assumption Cemetery, Mississauga - Bishop John Boissonneau
Christ the King Cemetery, Markham - Bishop Vincent Nguyen
Holy Cross Cemetery, Thornhill, - Bishop William McGrattan
Queen of Heaven Cemetery, Woodbridge- His Grace, Archbishop Thomas Collins
Mount Hope Cemetery, Toronto- Monsignor Marco Laurencic
Resurrection Cemetery, Whitby, Monsignor Ambrose Sheehy
St. Mary's Cemetery, Barrie, Bishop Peter Hundt

  ALL ARE WELCOME.
Aug 11

Marguerite Bourgeoys Family Centre.  688 Coxwell Ave., Suite 100, Toronto, Ontario.  O P E N   H O U S E. 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Come to see our newly renovated offices and see what FertiltiyCare and NaProTECHNOLOGY are all about!!

 

www.fertilitycare.ca 416-465-2868.  Please join us!
Refreshments will be served.

Aug 12

Come as You Are - Jesus Loves you Anyways. A retreat that could change your life! Enter into a deeper journey with living Christ and experience the power of the Holy Spirit. Couples and Parenting Retreat - August 12, 2010. St. Joseph’s Parish Hall, Toronto.

  Free admission.  All are welcome.  Prior registration is appreciated. Bring a bible and writing material for personal use.  For more information please call 905-840-6803, 905-273-1931, 416-846-1817. 
Aug 13

Come as You Are - Jesus Loves you Anyways. A retreat that could change your life! Enter into a deeper journey with living Christ and experience the power of the Holy Spirit.Youth Retreat - August 13, 2010.
St. Joseph’s Parish Hall, Toronto.

  Free admission.  All are welcome.  Prior registration is appreciated. Bring a bible and writing material for personal use.  For more information please call 905-840-6803, 905-273-1931, 416-846-1817. 
Aug 14-15

Come as You Are - Jesus Loves you Anyways. A retreat that could change your life! Enter into a deeper journey with living Christ and experience the power of the Holy Spirit.The Four Steps Retreat - August 14-15, 2010. Don Bosco Catholic Secondary School, Etobicoke.

  Free admission.  All are welcome.  Prior registration is appreciated. Bring a bible and writing material for personal use.  For more information please call 905-840-6803, 905-273-1931, 416-846-1817. 
Aug 14

Linda’s Walk. 5k Fundraising Walk to Help Homeless Women Rebuild their Lives. St. Bonaventure Church, 1300 Leslie Street, Toronto. 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Please join us.

  Go to www.stclareinn.org for details on how to participate. All proceeds support St. Clare Inn. The Inn is sponsored by the Friends of Saint Francis, charitable registration number 88498 6910 RR0001.
Aug 15

Nine Pilgrimages at Magnificat. The "Magnificat" Charismatic Prayer Community welcomes all people to visit and pray at the Oratory or walk the outdoor way of the cross. Magnificat invites you to participate in one of the nine pilgrimages for 2010, organized on each Sunday of July and August. Parish groups could take the opportunity to invite others with them and so spread the Divine Mercy Devotion. PROGRAM SCHEDULE: 1:00 p.m.  Welcome, Worship and Praise, Rosary (confessions), 2:00 p.m.  Outdoor Stations of the Cross, 3:00 p.m.  Solemn Chaplet, Holy Eucharist, Benediction, Laying of hands, 5:00 p.m.  You are welcome to use the grounds and facilities for a picnic.

No fee is required. An offertory collection will be taken up.
 

For more information please contact Magnificat Charismatic Prayer community, a Covenanted Catholic Community, Regina Mundi – Nazareth House of Mary, 19309 Warden Avenue, Queensville.  905-478 - 4264  website:   www.reginamundi.ca

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Aug 22

FAITH CONNECTIONS’ HIKE & PRAYER: Edwards Gardens – young adults (18-39) are invited to join us for an opportunity to slow down with God and enjoy the beauty of summer. Bring a brown bag lunch, water, sunblock… and your friends!  11:00 a.m., meeting at the south west corner of Leslie St and Lawrence Ave E. 

  More info: call 416-222-1426 ext 276 or visit www.faithconnections.ca – a ministry of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Toronto.
Aug 22

Nine Pilgrimages at Magnificat. The "Magnificat" Charismatic Prayer Community welcomes all people to visit and pray at the Oratory or walk the outdoor way of the cross. Magnificat invites you to participate in one of the nine pilgrimages for 2010, organized on each Sunday of July and August. Parish groups could take the opportunity to invite others with them and so spread the Divine Mercy Devotion. PROGRAM SCHEDULE: 1:00 p.m.  Welcome, Worship and Praise, Rosary (confessions), 2:00 p.m.  Outdoor Stations of the Cross, 3:00 p.m.  Solemn Chaplet, Holy Eucharist, Benediction, Laying of hands, 5:00 p.m.  You are welcome to use the grounds and facilities for a picnic.

No fee is required. An offertory collection will be taken up.
 

For more information please contact Magnificat Charismatic Prayer community, a Covenanted Catholic Community, Regina Mundi – Nazareth House of Mary, 19309 Warden Avenue, Queensville.  905-478 - 4264  website:   www.reginamundi.ca

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Aug 29

Nine Pilgrimages at Magnificat. The "Magnificat" Charismatic Prayer Community welcomes all people to visit and pray at the Oratory or walk the outdoor way of the cross. Magnificat invites you to participate in one of the nine pilgrimages for 2010, organized on each Sunday of July and August. Parish groups could take the opportunity to invite others with them and so spread the Divine Mercy Devotion. PROGRAM SCHEDULE: 1:00 p.m.  Welcome, Worship and Praise, Rosary (confessions), 2:00 p.m.  Outdoor Stations of the Cross, 3:00 p.m.  Solemn Chaplet, Holy Eucharist, Benediction, Laying of hands, 5:00 p.m.  You are welcome to use the grounds and facilities for a picnic.

No fee is required. An offertory collection will be taken up.
 

For more information please contact Magnificat Charismatic Prayer community, a Covenanted Catholic Community, Regina Mundi – Nazareth House of Mary, 19309 Warden Avenue, Queensville.  905-478 - 4264  website:   www.reginamundi.ca

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September 2010

Date
Event
Contact Information
Sep 2

9th Annual Education Mass.  St. Paul’s Basilica, 83 Power Street, Toronto. 6:00 p.m. All Catholic educators of the Archdiocese and those who support teachers are invited to pause before the new academic year and gather together for a celebration of the Eucharist. Most Reverend Thomas Collins, Archbishop of Toronto, is the Main Celebrant.  Following the Mass, there will be a dinner in the parish hall where Archbishop Collins will speak on the topic of “Worship and Education”.

 

Tickets for the dinner ar $45.00 each.  Please email your requests for dinner reservations to barry.white@tcdsb.org.  All are welcome!

Sep 7

Toronto Clergy Golf Tournament. Bishops, priests, deacons and seminarians please reserve Tuesday, September 7, 2010 for our annual Clergy Golf Classic at Cardinal Golf Club in Newmarket.

 

If you have any questions or would like to help in any way with this event please contact Fr. Tad Walczyk at: tadw@teksavvy.com or 705-435-6325 ext. 3.

Sep 11

SINGLES MIXER – Faith Connections and the Toronto Catholic Singles Association invite young adults (19-39 years old) to a singles mixer! Light snacks will be provided, cash bar. 7:00 p.m.; icebreakers will begin at 7:15 p.m. sharp. At a downtown location (we'll send you the address when you RSVP).

  Space is limited: RSVP required by September 6: call Vanessa Nicholas-Schmidt at 416-222-1426 ext 276 or e-mail faithconnections@csj-to.ca
Sept 12 Lectio Divina with Archbishop Collins. St. Michael's Cathedral, Vespers 7:00 p.m., Lectio Divina 7:30 - 8:15 p.m. All are welcome to join Archbishop Collins as he leads us in prayer and reflection on scriptural passages.    
Sep 12

The Centre for Teresian Carmelite Education and Spirituality presents a series of reflections on Teresian Charism and St. Teresa of Jesus (Avila) at Our Lady of Fatima Shrine, 3107 St. Clair Avenue East, Scarborough.  Each reflection will start at 6:00 p.m. September 12 – Following St. Teresa in the Secular World.

 

Admission is free.  Coffee will be served.  For more information please call 416-757-2806.

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Sep 18

Welcome BBQ for College and University Students (age 18-30) St. Patrick’s Church and Redeemer House, 151 McCaul Street, Toronto (University and Dundas) 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Come and join us for free burger, hot dog, drink and snacks as we begin the academic year together and find out about our upcoming events for the fall season! Door Prizes available! Drop by and join us!

 

For more information about this event and other upcoming events for young adults, visit us at www.plugintochrist.ca.

Sep 19

60th Anniversary of St. Margaret of Scotland Parish. St. Margaret of Scotland Parish, 222 Ridley Blvd, Toronto. You are cordially invited to attend a Mass of Thanksgiving at 12 noon in the Church. Following the liturgy there will be a gala reception in the hall till 4:00pm with a PowerPoint presentation and photo displays reflecting upon our 60 years. At 2:00 p.m. there will be special presentations from members of the parish inviting us to “Walk Down Memory Lane”!

 

Plan now to join us. For further information call 416-485-7781.

Sep 27

Fourteenth Annual Shepherds’ Trust Golf Tournament. Sleepy Hollow Golf & Country Club, 13242 10th Line, Stouffville. This year’s Shepherds’ Trust golf tournament will be held at Sleepy Hollow Golf & Country Club in Stouffville.  We will continue with the scramble format and the shotgun start which takes place at 1:00 p.m. sharp! Registration opens at 11:30 a.m. followed by lunch on the patio.

 

  For more information please contact Marisa Rogucki at 416-934-3400, ext. 336 or email at mrogucki@archtoronto.org
Sep 29

St. Clare Catholic School 100th Anniversary. St. Clare Catholic School, 124 Northcliffe Avenue, Toronto. There will be an Open House  at St. Clare School from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. In the evening at 7:00 p.m. there will be a special mass at St. Clare Church celebrated by His Grace Archbishop Thomas Collins followed by a reception in the school gym with a blessing of the school.

 

  For more information visit our website at www.stclare100.com or call the school secretary at 416-393-5214. Admission is free.
Sep 30 - Nov18

HOLY SPIRIT RETREAT. Thursday evenings - 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Blessed Sacrament Parish, 24 Cheritan (Yonge/Lawrence). This retreat, designed for spiritual development is open to anyone who wants to deepen one’s relationship with the Holy Spirit; how the gifts of the Holy Spirt strengthen our faith and a greater awareness of our role of service to the Church.

 

For registration and information please contact the parish office at 416-481-2256.  Fee: $20.00. 

October 2010

Date
Event
Contact Information
Oct 2

St. Clare Catholic School 100th Anniversary. St. Clare Catholic School, 124 Norcliffe Avenue, Toronto. There will be a Grand Reunion at the school at 124 Northcliffe Ave. from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. and a cocktail party in the church hall from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.        

 

  Tickets to the cocktail party are $20. For more information visit our website at www.stclare100.com   or call the school secretary at 416-393-5214.
Oct 5

Don Bosco Among Us – Relic Tour. St. Benedict Church, Toronto.  7:30 a.m. – 11:30 p.m. A relic of St. John Bosco is coming to Toronto on October 5, 2010.  His relic, contained in a life-sized statue, is on a six-year international pilgrimage in preparation for his 200th birthday in 2015.

This relic tour is a reverse kind of pilgrimage where, instead of people going to the sanctuary to venerate the saint, the saint comes to the people.  The relic tour is traveling through 130 countries where the Salesians continue their founder’s mission.

 

St. John Bosco was honoured by Pope John Paul II with the title friend and teacher of youth.  In Canada he is also one of the patron saints of Catholic educators.  For updates, please visit www.stbenedicts.ca.

Oct 7

Concert at St. Anne’s Parish, Brampton.  St. Anne’s Church, 115 Vodden Street East, Brampton. 7:00 p.m. Jim Cowan, renowned singer, songwriter, and worship leader for conferences and leader of Youth Praise and Worship at the Franciscan University in Steubenville Ohio, will be coming to St. Anne’s Church.

 

Jim will offer a live concert and Festival of Praise. There will be no cost for admission. A free will offering would be appreciated.

Oct 10

The Centre for Teresian Carmelite Education and Spirituality presents a series of reflections on Teresian Charism and St. Teresa of Jesus (Avila) at Our Lady of Fatima Shrine, 3107 St. Clair Avenue East, Scarborough.  Each reflection will start at 6:00 p.m. October 10 – Lectio Divina.

 

Admission is free.  Coffee will be served.  For more information please call 416-757-2806.

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Oct 21-24

ACTS – CANADA.A–Adoration  C–Community T–Theology S–Service.  An exciting new retreat now being offered at Queen of Apostles Renewal Centre, 1617 Blythe Road, Mississauga.
Queen of Apostles Renewal Centre, Mississauga, has been blessed with a team of men and women from the United States who have offered to lead this retreat.  Women: Oct. 21-24, 2010

  For further information or to register contact Fr. Wojciech or Anne Hales at Queen of Apostles  905-278-5229.
Oct 21-23

When Faith Meets Pedagogy Conference. Doubletree by Hilton, Toronto Airport.
Awake to Grace – Celebrating the gift of Catholic Education.  The keynote speakers will be Most Rev. Paul-Andre Durocher, Bishop of Alexandria-Cornwall and Max Eisen, a holocaust survivor. This is a conference for Catholic teachers and Catholic community partners.

 

For further information please contact Betty Goulden at 905-482-0077. Conference registration fee is $256.00. www.catholiccurriculumcorp.org.

Oct 28-31

ACTS – CANADA.A–Adoration  C–Community T–Theology S–Service.  An exciting new retreat now being offered at Queen of Apostles Renewal Centre, 1617 Blythe Road, Mississauga.
Queen of Apostles Renewal Centre, Mississauga, has been blessed with a team of men and women from the United States who have offered to lead this retreat. 
Men: Oct. 28-31, 2010

 

  For further information or to register contact Fr. Wojciech or Anne Hales at Queen of Apostles  905-278-5229.

November 2010

Date
Event
Contact Information
Nov 7

Lectio Divina with Archbishop Collins. St. Michael's Cathedral, Vespers 7:00 p.m., Lectio Divina 7:30 - 8:15 p.m. All are welcome to join Archbishop Collins as he leads us in prayer and reflection on scriptural passages.

 

 

Nov 14

The Centre for Teresian Carmelite Education and Spirituality presents a series of reflections on Teresian Charism and St. Teresa of Jesus (Avila) at Our Lady of Fatima Shrine, 3107 St. Clair Avenue East, Scarborough.  Each reflection will start at 6:00 p.m. November 14 – St. Teresa’s Way of life.

 

Admission is free.  Coffee will be served.  For more information please call 416-757-2806.

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December 2010

Date
Event
Contact Information
Dec 5

Lectio Divina with Archbishop Collins. St. Michael's Cathedral, Vespers 7:00 p.m., Lectio Divina 7:30 - 8:15 p.m. All are welcome to join Archbishop Collins as he leads us in prayer and reflection on scriptural passages.

 

 

January 2011

Date
Event
Contact Information
Jan 9

Lectio Divina with Archbishop Collins. St. Michael's Cathedral, Vespers 7:00 p.m., Lectio Divina 7:30 - 8:15 p.m. All are welcome to join Archbishop Collins as he leads us in prayer and reflection on scriptural passages.

 

 

February 2011

Date
Event
Contact Information
Feb 6

Lectio Divina with Archbishop Collins. St. Michael's Cathedral, Vespers 7:00 p.m., Lectio Divina 7:30 - 8:15 p.m. All are welcome to join Archbishop Collins as he leads us in prayer and reflection on scriptural passages.

 

 

March 2011

Date
Event
Contact Information
Mar 6

Lectio Divina with Archbishop Collins. St. Michael's Cathedral, Vespers 7:00 p.m., Lectio Divina 7:30 - 8:15 p.m. All are welcome to join Archbishop Collins as he leads us in prayer and reflection on scriptural passages.

 

 

April 2011

Date
Event
Contact Information
Apr 3

Lectio Divina with Archbishop Collins. St. Michael's Cathedral, Vespers 7:00 p.m., Lectio Divina 7:30 - 8:15 p.m. All are welcome to join Archbishop Collins as he leads us in prayer and reflection on scriptural passages.

 

 

May 2011

Date
Event
Contact Information
May 1

Lectio Divina with Archbishop Collins. St. Michael's Cathedral, Vespers 7:00 p.m., Lectio Divina 7:30 - 8:15 p.m. All are welcome to join Archbishop Collins as he leads us in prayer and reflection on scriptural passages.

 

 

June 2011

Date
Event
Contact Information
Jun 5

Lectio Divina with Archbishop Collins. St. Michael's Cathedral, Vespers 7:00 p.m., Lectio Divina 7:30 - 8:15 p.m. All are welcome to join Archbishop Collins as he leads us in prayer and reflection on scriptural passages.

 

 

 

 

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