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Community Events
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The Paulist Centre - Calendar of Events
Christ and the City: An Urban Retreat. In this unique retreat experience we will explore how to be faithful followers of Jesus Christ in today's urban setting. Retreatants will be challenged to hear and acknowledge God's presence in the midst of Toronto's busy Bloor Street. Saturday, March 15 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Retreat Director: Fr. Rick Walsh CSP. $20.00 (lunch on your own) Limited to 30 persons.
ALPHA For Young Adults. If you are a young adult (18-39 years) and are looking to explore your relationship with Jesus, to be supported in your faith and make new friends in an upbeat atmosphere, then ALPHA is for you. Join us for a “Come & See” evening. Wednesday March 5 at 6:30 p.m. Presented in partnership with Faith Connections, a ministry of the Sisters of St. Joseph. No Cost.
“Greening” with Hildegard of Bingen. Meet Hildegard of Bingen and be inspired by this mystic, saint, prophet, musician, botanist, artist and writer of the 12th century.This workshop will be a hands-on experience through art, meditation, music, writings, video and discussion. We will be using “Meditations With Hildegard of Bingen” (Bear and Co.). The book will be available for $20 at the first session. Four Wednesdays in Easter beginning April 2 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Instructor: Sr. Betty Lou Knox. $20.00 (unwaged free). Limited to 20 persons.
Young Adult Ministry Workshop - Googling God: Exploring the Religious Landscape of People in their 20's and 30's. Join us for an all day workshop where we'll see how technology, world events and personal events of day to day life have had an effect on the religiosity of young people. Participants will come away with a number of options for immediate implementation for use in their ministry with young adults, including podcasting, blogging, video, on-line retreats and the use of “Facebook” and My Space”. Saturday April 26 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. $20.00 (lunch provided). Limited to 100 persons.
To contact the Paulist Centre about their programs please call 416-534-2326. |
World Youth Day 2008
Palm Sunday Celebration
Saturday, March 15th
Join Archbishop Collins and young people from across the Archdiocese as we introduce the theme for World Youth Day 2008:
You will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you will be my witnesses. Acts 1:8.
St. Paul's Basilica at 6:00 p.m.
Praise & Worship. Catechesis, Small group sharing, Witness talks. Procession with the WYD commemorative cross at 7:30 p.m.
St. Michael's Cathedral at 8:00 p.m.
Palm Sunday Mass.*
For more information visit www.ocytoronto.org or call 416-599-7676.
*Any priests wishing to concelebrate, please bring an alb and contact Lecia at lecia@ocytoronto.org or 416-599-7676 ext. 225.
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| St. Michael's Choir School Auditions
At our Archdiocesan school renowned for its boys' choir, auditions are now in progress for the 2008-2009 school year. The Choir School forms young Christian gentlemen through a unique learning environment of musical and academic excellence. Entrance is normally at grade 3, but space may be available in upper years including the high school.
For information, visit www.smcs.on.ca or call the Music Office at 416-393-5518.
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Institute on the Catechumenate
August 14-16, 2008.
North American Forum on the Catechumenate in conjunction with the Western Pastoral Region of the Archdiocese of Toronto presents an Institute on the Catechumenate.
This Institute, in Mississauga, Ontario, will provide R.C.I.A. leaders with a deeper understanding of the vision of the Rite, examining the theoretical and practical dimensions of pastoral formation and catechesis appropriate to the Catechumenate. Discernment is also examined. Mark your calendars now and plan to attend.
For more information, contact Gabrielle Suthers, Holy Family Parish, 60 Allan Drive, Bolton, ON L7E 1P7, or by email at gabrielle@internet.look.ca.
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"Blowing Away The Blues"
You are invited to a night of fine dining and Jazz Bayview Golf & Country Club, 25 Fairview Heights Drive, Thornhill to support St. Felix Centre.
February 28, 2008 at 6:30 p.m.
Special Guest Performances: Gene DiNovi - world renowned Jazz Pianist and the U.C.C. Choir.
Tickets: $175 per person. Please call 416-203-1624 to reserve tickets and see www.stfelixcentre.ca for more information.
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Parish Missions &
Adoration with Mark Mallet
Join award-winning Canadian singer/songwriter and Catholic evangelist Mark Mallet to leave your worries behind…sit back, relax, and soak in an evening of power-packed Catholic insights, faith-building music and the healing power of Christ.
“Encounter With Jesus”
All events start at 7:00 p.m. A free will offering will be taken up in support of Mark's ministry. Events sponsored by HMWN Radio Maria.
Sunday, March 9, 2008 – St. Augustine's Parish, Toronto.
Monday, March 10, 2008 – Immaculate Conception Parish, Woodbridge.
Tuesday, March 11, 2008 – St. Bernard de Clairvaux, Toronto.
For more information, contact Lou Iacobelli at 416-245-0200. www.markmallett.com. |
Seeds of Hope
A reflection series based on the spiritual writings of Henri J.M. Nouwen. “The Last Shall Be First: Reflections on Powerlessness”.
Saturday March 8, 2008.
Facilitated by Clara Fraschetti and Michael Hryniuk
Coffee and registration at 9:00 a.m.
Reflection from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Location: L'Arche Daybreak, Dayspring Chapel
11339 Yonge Street, Richmond Hill, 5 km north of Major Mackenzie Drive.
Cost: $30 or pay what you can (cash or cheque at the door)
Books, candles and pottery table 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. For more information visit www.HenriNouwen.org/events
Call or e-mail Maureen to pre-register: 905-884-0025, ext. 110 seeds@nouwen.net.
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The Vocation of the Catholic Physician
April 25 - 27, 2008.
University of St. Michael's College, Toronto
Integrating the Practical, the Bioethical and the Spiritual. The Canadian Catholic Bioethics Institute invites you to join medical professionals from across the country for a national conference examining the vocation of the Catholic physician and relevant issues for those working in the health care sector.
For registration forms and more information: www.ccbi-utoronto.ca or call 416-926-2335.
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CJI Study Tour to Zambia for Canadian teachers and educators
Canadian Jesuits International is planning a Study Tour to Zambia for Canadian teachers and educators.
The tour will help participants deepen their understanding of international social justice issues affecting Zambia and much of Africa, such as food security, economic development, education, AIDS, as well as reflect on the Church's response to these issues. From July 25 to August 11, 2008, participants will visit Jesuit and other projects, meet with local Jesuits and community leaders, have a hands-on volunteer experience, and bring this knowledge back to their classrooms.
For more information, contact cji@jesuits.ca or www.canadianjesuitsinternational.ca
Tel: 416-962-4500 Fax: 416-962-4501.
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National Catholic Broadcasting
Televised Mission 2008
March 3 & 4 2008 on VISIONTV.
Father Ron Rolheiser, O.M.I. will be the guest preacher for this year's National televised Mission. His topic: Keeping a Mellow Heart in a Bitter Time. A powerful testimonial on this topic will be given by a father & his daughter, Tom and Barbara Zanzig.
Monday, March 3 - Show #1: 7:00 p.m.
11:00 p.m. (repeat)
Tuesday, March 4 - Show #2: 7:00 p.m.
11:00 p.m. (repeat)
For information call 1-888-383-6277 or online at www.dailymass.ca.
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Tallis Choir Presents
Rachmaninoff Vespers
Saturday, March 1, 2008 at 7:30 p.m.
St. Patrick's Church, Toronto
Tallis Choir welcomes audiences to a performance of Sergei Rachmaninoff's Vespers. Based on ancient Russian chants, the Vespers (or All-Night Vigil) is considered one of the Russian Orthodox Church's greatest musical achievements and a masterpiece of the "Golden Age'' (between the 1880s and 1917) of Russian Orthodox sacred choral music. Complementing the Vespers are works by two contemporary composers – Avro Pärt and John Tavener.
Students, $10 (at door only); seniors, $20; general admission, $25. For more information and tickets, please call 416-286-9798 info@tallischoir.com
www.tallischoir.com/ticketing.html.
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Catholic Education Begins Here!
Jr. and Sr. Kindergarten Registration at Dufferin-Peel Catholic Schools
Jr. and Sr. Kindergarten registration for the 2008-09 school year will be held at all Dufferin-Peel Catholic elementary schools on February 25 from 7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m., and February 27, 28, and 29 from 9:00 a.m.- 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.- 3:00 p.m.
For more information, contact your local Catholic elementary school, visit the Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board website at www.dpcdsb.org or call the board's Admissions Department at 905-890-0708, ext. 24500.
Experience the strong tradition of excellence in Catholic education that Dufferin-Peel schools offer. Catholic Education Begins Here!
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Tune into Salt + Light Television…
throughout the Lenten Season for inspirational programming that will guide you on your journey towards Easter.
Fr. Thomas Rosica's Lenten Reflections offer viewers profound insight into the themes of Lent and remind us why prayer, fasting, and almsgiving are so important during these forty days.
Lenten themed Catholic Focus episodes, On the Road to Jerusalem, The Way of the Cross and all the significant Vatican celebrations provide viewers a wonderful means of preparation this season.
For further information and programming details visit www.saltandlightt.org.
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Applications Welcome for the Newman Centre Student Campus Ministry Team
Students are invited to submit their applications if interested in living at the Newman Centre this summer (June - August 2008) or for the coming academic year (September 2008 - April 2009) as part of the Student Campus Ministry Team. As a part of the campus ministry team, students engage in outreach, liturgy and community life while witnessing to their Catholic faith at the University of Toronto. We have an outstanding location opposite Robarts Library at the downtown St. George Campus. Room and board is provided at a reasonable rate.
For information on how to apply, please visit www.newmantoronto.com.
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Looking for a Youth Minister
St. Mary's, Barrie is seeking a youth minister to oversee a comprehensive integrated youth ministry in a large parish. The role will include institutional liaison for intermediate and secondary students as well as outreach to a burgeoning college/university population.
The position is full-time and the salary reflects diocesan standards. Interested candidates should contact St. Mary's at parishlife@stmarysbarrie.com for a more complete description of the parish and an application form.
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Pilgrimage to England:
September 30 - October 10, 2008
An information meeting for the England pilgrimage will be held on February 24 at 3:00 p.m. at St. Ann’s Church (corner of Degrassi St. and Gerard St. East). Father Frank Wagner, C.S.C., Pastor of St. Ann’s Parish will be the spiritual guide for the pilgrimage and travel arrangements will be made through Brinkman Travel.
All are welcome.
For more information about this meeting, please contact St. Ann’s Church at 416-466-2127.
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The Catholic World comes to Canada!
Registration is still open for the:
Archdiocesan Pilgrimage to Quebec (led by Archbishop Collins) to celebrate the 49th International Eucharistic Congress “The Eucharist: God's Gift for the Life of the World” June 15-22, 2008.
Cost: $1,675.00 (all-inclusive):
Includes transportation (roundtrip from Toronto), accommodation, meals, registration, and access to all events.
This Congress will be the most important religious event of the festivities surrounding the 400th Anniversary of Québec City (the first Catholic settlement in North America) Pilgrims are welcome from all parishes in Toronto. Cannot attend? Consider sponsoring a pilgrim!
To register: www.archtoronto.org/congress or email: vocations@vocations.ca.
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You are invited … to spend an afternoon in the joyful and festive atmosphere of the Focolare family.
Sunday March 2, 2008 from 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
St. Paul's Basilica Parish Hall, 83 Power St., Toronto.
Program: The charism of unity: its impact in the world. Sharing of experiences, artistic presentations.
We are looking forward to seeing you!
For further information please call: 416-250-6606 or 416-225-2758 or write to focolarewb@bellnet.ca or czmcanada@rogers.com.
For more information on the Focolare Movement: www.focolare.org.
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A Theology School for the Laity
Wednesday, February 20, 2008.
Presented by HMWN Radio Maria at St. Bernard de Clairvaux Hall, at 1795 Lawrence Ave.,West. Dr. Andrew Simone will speak on "The Good Samaritan in the Modern World", 8:00 p.m. -10:00 p.m.
For more information, call 416-245-0200 or email info@.hmwn.net.
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Fiftieth Anniversary Celebration at
Loretto Abbey
June 4, 2008. The Loretto Abbey class of 1958 is planning a “Fiftieth Anniversary celebration. Anyone who was a member of the class anytime between September 1953 and June 1958 in invited to contact Eunice Huff at lbvmadm@rogers.com.
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Carrying the Flame of Life
Presented by the Guelph and Area Right to Life Association.
April 4-5, 2008
Guelph Bible Conference Centre, Guelph, Ontario.
For more information please contact Jakki Jeffs 519-824-7797 aflo@mgl.ca.
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A Seven Day Silent Retreat
Directed or Private
Sunday, March 9, 2008 - 7.30 p.m. to Sunday, March 16, 2008 at 12 noon.
Villa St. Joseph, 455 Monk St. Cobourg.
Cost: $350.00 or $400.00 with direction.
For more information, please call 905-372-2741 villa@eagle.ca www.villastjoseph.ca.
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Lectio Divina with
His Grace, Archbishop Thomas Collins
All are welcome to join Archbishop Thomas Collins for Lectio Divina.
March 9, 2008
St. Michael's Cathedral, 65 Bond Street, Toronto.
Vespers are at 7:00 p.m., followed by the Lectio Divina from 7:30 p.m. to 8:15 p.m.
This month's scripture passage: Matthew 6:16-24. Please join us for this personal encounter with God through Scripture.
This Sacred reading provides an opportunity to read aloud the Word of God taking time to pause, reflect and pray together. In the coming year, we will encounter Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount, summarizing the foundation of Christian life.
Mp3 audio podcast and video posted on YouTube of Archbishop Collins' previous Lectio Divina are available at www.archtoronto.org. The Lectio Divina is also broadcast on Salt + Light Television. Visit www.saltandlighttv.org for more information.
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God, Sex & the Meaning of Life Workshop
LENTEN JOURNEY, Let this Lenten season be a blessing for you by attending: GOD, SEX & THE MEANING OF LIFE: a workshop based on John Paul II's Theology of the Body is available at the following parishes:
St. Bernadette's Parish Hall, 21 Bayly Street East Ajax, on Saturdays Feb. 23 & March 1st. The workshop runs from 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Doors open at 12:45 p.m. Admission is free; Study Guide is $10.00 (optional).
St. Isaac Jogues Parish, 1148 Finch Ave. Pickering on Wednesdays April. 9, 16, 23 and 30. The workshop runs from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Doors open at 6:45 pm. Admission is free; Study Guide is $10.00 (optional).
St. Gregory the Great Parish, 194 Simcoe St. North, Oshawa on Thursdays May. 8, 15, 22 and 29. The workshop runs from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Doors open at 6:45 p.m. Admission is free; Study Guide is $10.00 (optional).
Contact Rose Heron 905-683-9055 or Jan Noonan 905-420-8696 or email: stbreg@gmail.com or go to www.godsexmeaningoflife.homestead.com.
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Co-Op Program at Providence Healthcare
Providence Healthcare is currently recruiting Co-op students for the following positions:
Providence Hospital/Houses of Providence
Students seeking experience in healthcare can learn about resident/patients and use your creativity and skills for therapeutic recreational activities, meal assistance, and much more!
Clerical Positions
Students with an outgoing personality, polite telephone manner and strong computer and communication skills will gain office/administrative experience.
Retail Sales/Marketing Students
Students seeking retail or marketing experience will learn cash procedures on a point of sale register, daily cash reports, analyzing sales, merchandising, buying, inventory, customer service, sales techniques and accounting procedures in the Retail Stores/Cafes.
For more information, please contact Providence Healthcare - Volunteer Resources at 416-285-3749. 3276 St. Clair Avenue East, Toronto. Vol@providence.on.ca www.providence.on.ca
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“Were Not Our Hearts Burning Within Us?”
Luke 24:32
Lent 2008 at St. Basil's Church
Please note the following events in our Lenten Series for 2008:
"Jewish Atonement"
Wednesday, February 20, 2008, 7:30 p.m. at St. Michael's Chapel. Speaker: Rabbi Roy Tanenbaum, Beth Tzedec Synagogue, Toronto.
“The Psalms”
Wednesday, February 27, 2008, 7:30 p.m. at St. Michael’s Chapel. Speaker: Fr. William Irwin, CSB, Faculty of Theology, SMC
Singing and Praying the Hebrew Scriptures. Wednesday, March 5, 2008, 7:30 p.m. at St. Basil’s Church. Celebrant: Fr. Paul McGill, CSB.
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Scarboro Missions Lent 2008
Meditation Series
We invite you to join with us at Scarboro Missions (2685 Kingston Rd./corner Brimley) as we enter into different Catholic ways of meditation every Wednesday from February 13-March 19, 7:30 p.m.- 9:00 p.m.
February 20: Praying with Dorothy Day (Catholic Worker) by Madeline & Richard Marshall.
February 27: Praying with Jesus the Jew by Sr. Audrey Gerwing, (Sr. of Sion).
March 5: Praying with Henri Nouwen by Michael Hryniuk (Director, Nouwen Centre).
March 12: A Working Woman's Prayer by Marilyn Metcalfe.
March 19: Praying with the L'ARCHE Community by Carl MacMillan and Taigo Ciccone.
For more information please call 416-261-7135 www.scarboromissions.ca.
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8th Simcoe Liturgy Conference
It is Right and Just to Give God
Thanks and Praise
Friday, April 11, 2008
7:30 – 9:30 p.m.
and Saturday, April 12, 2008
9:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
St. Mary's Parish, 65 Amelia Street, Barrie
Keynote Speaker: Rev. Bill Burke, Associate Director of the National Liturgy Office, Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops.
The conference is co-sponsored by the Catholic Office of Religious Education and Parishes of Simcoe County. It is a time of communal prayer, presentations and fellowship.
Fr. Bill Burke is from Nova Scotia and has a Masters in Liturgical Studies. He has facilitated liturgical workshops, parish missions and retreats throughout Canada.
Brochures and registration forms are available at http://ca.geocities.com/core.barrie@rogers.com.
Questions contact: Catherine Ecker, Office of Religious Education and Liturgy. Office 705-726-2153 Fax 705-726-8195. core.barrie@rogers.com.
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XXX Annual Concelebrated Mass
in Honour of St. Patrick
Sunday, March 2, 2008 at 3:30 p.m.
St. Cecilia's Church, 161 Annette Street, Toronto.
Father Patrick O'Dea, Pastor of the Newman Centre Catholic Mission, will be the principal celebrant and homilist. There will be a solemn blessing of the Shamrock during Mass.
The Parish of St. Cecilia was founded in 1895 by Irish missionary priests who had followed the post-famine immigrants from Ireland. Since that time, St. Cecilia's Parish has been home to people from many lands.
For information please call St. Cecilia's at 416-769-8163 or Mary Ann Mehes at 416-767-3403.
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Four Day Live-In Retreat
By Rev. Augustine Vallooran and team (Divine Retreat Centre, India)
STAY WITH ME LORD - For singles & married couples. Daily Eucharistic celebration, adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, Reconciliation, healing prayer & rosary experience the power of the Scriptures.
MARCHING IN THE LIGHT OF THE LORD – Youth Retreat. Don't come alone, bring a friend along. Let the Word and the Spirit transform you. Experience the fullness of your Catholic faith, celebrate, sing & praise the Lord!
8:00 a.m. Sat., March 8 to 6:00 p.m. Tues., March 11, 2008, Salvation Army Conference Centre (1890 Metro Road, Jackson's Point, ON)
Cost : Adults - $300.00 | Youth - $180.00 | Children (accompanied by parents) - $50.00 [The package includes food & comfortable accommodation (3 nights & 4 days)]
LIMITED SEATS, REGISTER IN ADVANCE! For inquires and registration, please contact Gethsemane Ministries 20 Sparkling Place, Brampton Ontario, Canada, L6R 2Y1. 905-789-9909 gethsemaneministries@yahoo.ca www.prayergroup.ca. |
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in the Archdiocese of Toronto
Please join Archbishop Thomas Collins and Rev. Tom Rosica, C.S.B., for the continuing dialogue and celebration of Lay Movements in the Archdiocese of Toronto.
Saturday, March 8, 2008, 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
St. Roch's Parish, 2889 Islington Avenue, Weston.
Registration Form and Agenda available at www.archtoronto.org or call 416-769-6001. |
St. Francis of Assisi Parish, Mississauga, Lenten Mission
The St. Francis of Assisi parish community invites you to join them for their Lenten Mission 2008. Rev. Michael Della Penna will facilitate this three day mission experience!
In preparation for Easter and for the Year of St. Paul, which begins June 29, 2008, the theme of the mission will be: The Gospel of Transformation according to St. Paul. The mission is being launched over the weekend of March 1st and 2nd, during the Sunday homily and continues on Monday, March 3rd, Tuesday, March 4th and Wednesday, March 5th at 7:00 p.m.
We will end the Lenten Mission with a Penitential Service on Thursday, March 6th at 7:00 p.m. Lent provides us with a golden opportunity to receive the forgiveness of Christ in the Sacrament of Reconciliation. On this evening, we will come together as a community of faith to be reconciled to the Father and to one another through the gift of this Sacrament. A number of priests will be available for individual Confession and Absolution. This is a beautiful way to prepare for Holy Week. Through the Sacrament of Reconciliation (Penance), we recognize and celebrate the love and forgiveness of Jesus and the peace that He brings.
For map and details on the mission please contact us www.stfrancisofassisi.ca. |
Discuss Henri Nouwen's
Walk with Jesus: Stations of the Cross online with Jack Given
February 4 – March 26, 2008
www.HenriNouwen.org Join in any time!
This discussion will be moderated by Jack Given, an avid Nouwen reader with a background in social work.
To start, go to www.HenriNouwen.org, click on “Join or Read a Blog”. Click on “Discuss Nouwen Books Online”. No need to register or log in. Jack is looking forward to a fruitful online discussion with you. You can purchase a copy of Walk with Jesus: Stations of the Cross at www.HenriNouwen.org/shopcart or contact Steve Ellis at:
Daybreak Books & Media*: 905-884-3454 x 234; toll-free: 1-800-853-1412, email: nouwenbooks@larchdaybreak.com.
*Daybreak Books and Media is an outreach ministry of L'Arche Daybreak. Purchases from the shopcart or DB&M help to support the L'Arche Daybreak community.
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New Beginnings - Mini-Renewal Night
“Young Minds, Adult Problems”
Tuesday, March 4, 2008 at 8:00 p.m.
St. Joseph, Morrow Park, 3377 Bayview Avenue.
New Beginnings presents a panel of teenagers to talk about the problems they face in the event of the loss of a parent.
For more information contact Lynne Yap at 416-921-1163 ext. 2246.
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