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Clergy Appointments
February 1, 2008 |
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ADMINISTRATOR
Rev. Owen Keenan
St. John the Evangelist Parish, Weston
ASSOCIATE PASTOR
Rev. Sun Ho (Luke) Kim
St. Andrew Kim Parish, North York |
ADMINISTRATOR
January 11, 2008
St. John the Evangelist Parish, Weston
ASSOCIATE PASTOR
January 1, 2008
St. Andrew Kim Parish, North York
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Community Events
February 1, 2008 |
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The Paulist Centre - Calendar of Events
New This Lent & Easter
Gospel of John: New Perspectives for Living under Empire. John's gospel is absolutely unique. Written for a different audience, in many ways it is the most sublime of all the gospels. John shaped the “old” gospel for his time. His is still good news for us today. Five Wednesdays beginning February 13 at 7:00 p.m. Instructor: Ted Schmidt. $20.00 (unwaged free)
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. |
The Paulist Centre - Calendar of Events
New This Lent & Easter
Gospel of John: New Perspectives for Living under Empire. John's gospel is absolutely unique. Written for a different audience, in many ways it is the most sublime of all the gospels. John shaped the “old” gospel for his time. His is still good news for us today. Five Wednesdays beginning February 13 at 7:00 p.m. Instructor: Ted Schmidt. $20.00 (unwaged free)
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.
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“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. |
Mass for Health Care Workers
St. Joseph Moscati Toronto Catholic Doctors' Guild invites all healthcare workers to celebrate and remember the roots of their healing mission by participating in the Mass for Health Care Workers, on the World Day of the Sick and Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes.
Monday, February 11, 2008 at 5:30 p.m.
St. Michael's Cathedral, 65 Bond Street
Celebrant and Homilist is His Grace, Archbishop Thomas Collins. A reception with refreshments will follow in the auditorium of St. Michael's Choir School.
For reception RSVP please contact Rose Maggisano at 416-926-2340 rose.maggisano@utoronto.ca. This event is presented by the St. Joseph Moscati Toronto Catholic Doctors' Guild.
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The Contraception Deception Conference
St. Timothy's Parish will be offering a conference on the Church's teaching on contraception. You will learn...
- Church's teaching on sex and marriage.
- What contraception actually does to your body, sexuality, marriage, and family.
- The medical consequences of contraception.
- How the modern Natural Family Planning (NFP) methods are free, easy to learn, very effective, and they can strengthen your marriage.
Saturday, February 23, 2008
St. Timothy Catholic Church, 21 Leith Hill Road, North York
Mass 9:00 a.m. / Conference 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.*
The speakers for the conference are Fr. Francis Ching, Dr. Julia Cataudella, and Karen Hemingway. For more information please contact St. Timothy's at 416-494-6526. Cost: free will offering.
If you are young or engaged or a young parent, come to learn the whole truth about sex, marriage, and responsible parenthood. If you have been married for many years or are an older adult, come to learn the truth and to help teach the young.
*Please bring your lunch. There is a food court in the nearby Fairview Mall. *If you need babysitting service, please call the Church office to request it by Feb 15.
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Lay Formation Program Offered by the Companions of the Cross
There will be a series of talks, a Lay Formation Program offered by the Companions of the Cross, on how to deal with difficulties in prayer, obstacles to Spiritual growth, temptations, evil thoughts, patterns of sin, and much more.
Tuesday evenings, February 5 - March 11, 2008
St. Timothy Church, 21 Leith Hill Road, North York
7:00 - 9:15 p.m. No Registration necessary.
The key speakers are: Fr. Randy Hendriks (pastor); Fr. Dennis Hayes (associate pastor); Fr. Francis (associate pastor); Fr. Terry Donahue (director of Lay Associates of the Companions of the Cross) and Fr. Scott McCaig (moderator of the Companions of the Cross).
For more information, please contact Fiona at 416-499-2626 or the parish office 416-494-6526.
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Mass in Honour of Our Lady of Lourdes &
the World Day of the Sick
This year we celebrate the 150th Anniversary of the apparition of the Blessed Mother at Lourdes. To mark this important event, take advantage of the plenary indulgence offered for the anniversary, and reach out to those suffering from illnesses of any kind, we will be celebrating a Healing Mass.
Monday, February 11, 2008 at 7:00 p.m.
(Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes & World Day of the Sick)
Our Lady of Victory Church, 117 Guestville Ave. Tor.
Blessing with the relic of St. Bernadette! Mitch Chavez and the St. Anthony of Padua choir will once again provide the music for our celebration. For more information, call the parish office at 416-769-1171.
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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)
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TCDSB School Registration
Toronto Catholic Schools invite families to register children for September 2008.
When your children were born, you started them on the path of faith development and life-long learning. Let Toronto's Catholic schools continue this educational and spiritual journey with you and your family.
Registration begins in February 2008 for Kindergarten and French Immersion at all Catholic elementary schools throughout the City of Toronto. For your convenience, extended registration hours will take place on February 7th from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m.
For more information, please contact the Catholic school nearest you or 416-222-8282, ext. 5314 or visit the Board's website at www.tcdsb.org.
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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. |
Parish Mission - Awaken the Spirit Within Us
Sunday, February 10 – Wednesday, February 13.
St. James Church, 2118 Adjula-Tecumseth Townline, Colgan, Ontario.
The sessions will take place in the evenings from 7:00 p.m. – 8:15 p.m. followed by social time.
Father Steven Vasek, O.M.I, and Sister Jean Fitzpatrick, S.S.C. will be guiding the Mission. Children's liturgy and childcare will be available in the parish hall during the Mission times to assist families. This is an opportunity to journey in faith and share the good news with each other.
A special invitation is extended to all who wish to join the St. James Parish Community. Please know that you are most welcome. For further information call 905-936-4266. |
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., Pasotr 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. |
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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Catholic Book of Worship #1 Available
About 200 copies of Catholic Book of Worship #1 are available free on a first come first serve basis. Anyone interested can call 416-535-7646 or e-mail svp@oratory-toronto.org.
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Lectio Divina with
His Grace, Archbishop Thomas Collins
All are welcome to join Archbishop Thomas Collins for Lectio Divina.
February 10, 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 6:7-15. 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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| 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 |
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. |
BOOK FOR CATECHESIS
I Am Here For You
Fr. Antonio Nuzzi, a Passionist Priest and author of the book “Sono Qui Per Te” written primarily in Italian and distributed among thousands of faithful in the Italian community, is happy to announce the English translation of the same book, done by Fr. Marco Bagnarol of the Consolata Missionaries, under the title “I Am Here For You”.
The price is $20.00 per copy of which the Parish can retain $5.00 for every copy sold.
Copies of the book are available with the: Consolata Missionary Fathers, 2671 Islington Avenue, Etobicoke, ON. M9V 2X6. 416-749-8901 Fax: 416-749-7420.
Cheques are to be made in favour of: Fr. Antonino Nuzzi, 3050 Dufferin Street, #1404, Toronto, ON. M6B 4G3. Tel: 416-783-7399 Fax: 905-678-3328.
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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 13: Praying with Meister Eckhart by Marvin Anderson & Kathy Murtha.
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. |
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. |
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 a.m. Sat., March 8 to 6 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. |
| 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. |
Providence Healthcare Needs You
Retired, senior or available on weekdays/weekends?
Providence Healthcare's gift shops need volunteers like you to assist with customer service duties in their retail stores. Positions needed: cashiers, buyers bookkeepers, merchandisers and stock clerks.
For more information about these volunteer opportunities call 416-285-3749. Providence Healthcare is located at 3276 St. Clair Avenue East (Warden/St. Clair). vol@providence.on.ca www.providence.on.ca. |
“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:
“Remember to Keep Holy the Sabbath Day”. Wednesday, February 13, 2008, 7:30 p.m. at St. Michael’s Chapel. Speaker: Sr. Anne Anderson, CSJ, Dean, Faculty of Theology, SMC.
"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. |
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. |
| Ecclesial Lay Leaders
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. |
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. |
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. |
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