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Community Events
February 16, 2007 |
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2007 gifts to our parish: The 2006 federal budget eliminated the capital gains tax on donations of listed securities and mutual funds. As a result, these gifts have become very attractive to parishioners who plan their annual giving. In our parish and all over the Archdiocese, more parishioners are taking advantage of this major tax savings for their parish offertory.
For more information about making a gift of listed securities or mutual funds, please call the parish office, or contact Paul Nazareth at the Archdiocese
(416-934-3400, ext. 561). You can also find information at www.stewardshiptoronto.org.
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C.L.I.M.B. 2007 Now Open For
Participant Registration!
C.L.I.M.B. (Catholic Leadership: Identify. Motivate. Believe) is a leadership program designed by the Office of Catholic Youth (OCY) for young people throughout the Archdiocese of Toronto.
In four sessions held over four months (March - June), young people will have the opportunity to develop a deeper understanding of their own gifts and be encouraged to put those gifts at the service of their parishes, schools, families and communities.
The program is open to young leaders aged 15 - 19 and the total cost is $45.00 per participant. Anyone wishing to be involved should email his or her name, address, phone number, parish and school to John Dawson at: johnd@ocytoronto.org.
For more information please visit our website at: www.ocytoronto.org.
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XXVIX Annual Concelebrated
Mass in Honour of St. Patrick
Sunday, March 11, 2007 at 3:30 p.m.
St. Cecilia's Parish, Toronto
(Keele/Dundas area)
Most Reverend John Boissonneau,
Auxiliary Bishop of Toronto
Principal Celebrant and Homilist
Solemn Blessing of the Shamrock during Mass. For more information please call
416-769-8163 (St. Cecilia's Rectory) or
416-767-3403 (Mary Ann Mehes).
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OCY Hands of Service Scholarship
Are you (or do you know) a young person who is making a difference in the community? Are you graduating from high school and continuing your education at a college or university? If the answer is yes, then you could be eligible for a $1000 scholarship from the Office of Catholic Youth.
This scholarship will go to a student who has shown outstanding leadership in their local parish, home, school and community. The deadline for completed applications is Friday, March 30, 2007. The recipient will be announced at this year's Leadership Banquet. For further details and application form visit www.ocytoronto.org.
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St. Patrick's Day Mass
Saturday, March 17, 2007
St. Michael's Cathedral at 10:00 a.m.
His Grace, Archbishop Thomas Collins
Archbishop of Toronto
Principal Celebrant and Homilist
With the St. Michael's Choir School.
All are Welcome!
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March Break Service Immersion
March 10 - 15, 2007
Interested in putting your faith in action through service and living in community while learning more about the social teachings of the Church? If you are a high school student age 16 and up, be sure to check out the Office of Catholic Youth's March Break Service Immersion Programme. We will be living at Scarboro Missions as we serve and explore. Cost for the week will be $100.
For information or to register visit www.ocytoronto.org. Be sure to get your registration in soon as there are only 20 spots available. This initiative is being offered in partnership with the Redemptorist Young Adult Ministry.
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Be a part of renewing the
Eucharistic life in the Archdiocese!
Each parish has been asked to send two delegates to the 49th International Eucharistic Congress in Quebec City, 2008.
As pilgrims, the delegates will take part in a unique experience that seeks to deepen an appreciation of the mystery of the Eucharist. This is not only for each participant, but is part of a much deeper renewal of the Eucharistic life in every parish across the Archdiocese.
If you haven't chosen your delegates, then it is time to do so because the March 1, 2007 deadline for parish representatives is fast approaching. Send two parishioners (18+) who will take an active role in the faith formation of the whole parish.
Register your two delegates today!
For more information, contact:
Kitty McGilly 416-201-7375
kmcgilly@rogers.com or visit www.archtoronto.org.
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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 Holy Redeemer Parish Hall 796 Eyer Dr., Pickering, on Tuesdays, February 6, 13, 20 & 27. The Program runs from 7:00 to 9:00p.m. each evening. Doors open at 6:45p.m.
Admission is free; Study Guide is $10.00 (optional). Please register by February 2, 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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ADMISSION TO THE DIACONATE FORMATION PROGRAM
ARE NOW OPEN FOR THE 2008 CLASS
Please include this message in your Sunday Bulletin.
Is God calling you to service through the Permanent Diaconate?
There are more than 110 deacons serving in the Toronto Archdiocese
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in hospitals/senior citizen homes
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in prisons/half way houses in other ministries to the disadvantaged
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as catalysts and stimulators of lay ministries
You also may have the call to be a deacon...
If you do, call or write:
Deacon, N.C. (Bert) Cambre
Director of Deacons
Archdiocese of Toronto
1155 Yonge Street, Toronto, ON M4T 1W2
Tel: 416-934-3400 ext. 304
Fax 416-934-3445
ncambre@archtoronto.org
www.archtoronto.org
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2006-2007 Scarboro Missions Lecture
“Space, Place and Difference: A New Ethics of Politics at the World Social Forum”
by Dr. Janet Conway, Ph.D.
Saturday, March 10, 2007 – 10:00 a.m.
2685 Kingston Rd., Scarborough
Under the banner “Another World is possible” Dr. Conway will report on the January 2007 Forum in Kenya and will examine the World Social Forum as a specifically cultural process, which is producing a new ethic of politics among social movements.
Dr. Conway is the author of Identity, Place, Knowledge: Social Movements Contesting Globalization (2004). She is currently engaged in a five-year research project on the World Social Forum, focusing on the new democratic imagination emerging around the world in and through the praxis of 'anti-globalization' movements.
RSVP at your earliest convenience Tel: 416-261-7135 or email: gcouncil@scarboromissions.ca.
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In Spirit and Truth Music Conference 2007
March 2-4, 2007 Toronto
20 hours of intense music training, 25 workshops to choose from. Liturgy, Leadership, Team Dynamics and more. Youth Ministry/Core Team Training.
Massive Worship – Equipping Musicians for Ministry. Register Now! Space is limited. Please check www.massiveworship.com for registration form.
For more information contact Garth Pereira, Music Director, NET Ministries of Canada, Inc. Toll Free:
1-877-521-4426 www.netcanada.ca. |
LENTEN JOURNEY
Let this Lenten season be a blessing for you by attending GOD, SEX & THE MEANING OF LIFE WORKSHOP: reflect on the meaning of life, why we are here, what is our ultimate destiny and why is there so much evil in the world. Please join us as we explore these and other questions based on John Paul II writings.
To be held at St. Lawrence Martyr 2210 Lawrence Avenue East. Scarborough, on Tuesdays, March 6, 13, 20 & 27. The Program runs from 7:00 to 9:00 each evening. Doors open at 6:45 p.m. Admission is free; Study Guide is $10.00 (optional).
Please register by March 2nd, contact Rose Heron 905-683-9055 or Jan Noonan 905-420-8696 or email: stbreg@gmail.com.
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Seeds of Hope. A reflection series
based on the spiritual writings of
Henri J.M. Nouwen
“Living in the Body: Intimacy and Community” Facilitated by Mary Bastedo and Carl MacMillan.
Saturday March 10, 2007
Registration and Coffee: 9:00 a.m.
Reflection from 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Location:
Dayspring Chapel at L'Arche Daybreak
11339 Yonge Street, Richmond Hill, 5 km North of Major Mackenzie Drive
Please call or e-mail to pre-register:
905-884-0025 x110
toll-free: 1-866-226-2158 x110
seeds@nouwen.net | www.HenriNouwen.org
Cost: $30 or pay what you can
(cash or cheque at the door)
Daybreak Books & Media will be open after the reflection.
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ALL ARE WELCOME to a Discussion on the Value & Future of Catholic Education
The Institute for Catholic Education (ICE) hosted a symposium in November regarding Catholic Education - Navigating through Turbulent Waters. As a result of this gathering of Catholic stakeholders, each Catholic Board in the Province of Ontario was asked to host discussion sessions with their communities on the value and future of Catholic education. The following five discussion items are:
1. The Distinctiveness of Catholic Schools
2. The Value of Catholic School
3. Our hopes for Catholic Schools
4. Major Issues Facing Catholic Schools Now and in the Future
5. Promoting and Protecting Catholic Education for the Future
Detailed information on the above mentioned topics are available at www.tcdsb.org.
All parishioners, clergy, parents, students, staff and all who have an interest in Catholic education are most welcome to attend one of the following central, west or east locations. All sessions commence at 7:00 p.m. at the following locations:
WEST - Tuesday, February 27, 2007
Bishop Marrocco/Thomas Merton,
1515 Bloor Street W., Toronto.
EAST - Tuesday, February 27, 2007
Pope John Paul II Catholic,
685 Military Trail, Scarborough.
CENTRAL - Thursday, March 1, 2007
Catholic Education Centre,
80 Sheppard Avenue East.
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Naming the Holy Lecture Series
“Social Gospel and Sacred Rage: religious faith in the public square”
A free public lecture by Michael Valpy
Award-winning Columnist, The Globe and Mail
Senior Resident, Massey College, University of Toronto
Wednesday February 28, 2007, 7:30 p.m.
The Newman Centre Chapel
89 St. George Street
Sponsored by the Newman Centre
Regis College Jesuit Community
Special Thanks to Dr. Peter Warrian for his generous support.
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Lift Jesus Higher Rally 2007
Saturday, April 14, from 8.30 a.m. to 6.00 p.m.
Metro Toronto Convention Centre
255 Front St. West, North Building
A Grace-filled Day with:
* The new Archbishop of Toronto, Thomas Collins
* Fr. Benedict Groeschel
and other renowned Speakers like
* Ralph Martin, Sr. Ann Shields and Peter Herbeck
* Dana Scallon, a Popular Irish Recording Artist
* Divine Mercy Celebration
* Eucharistic Healing Procession
* Confession
* Holy Mass
* Uplifting Music
* Separate Youth Event with Fr. Stan Fortuna.
For Tickets & Information call Sadie at
905-270-2510
or Margaret at 416-498-0447.
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Discuss Nouwen's
Can You Drink the Cup?
Online with Ed Wojcicki
February 19 – April 8, 2007
www.HenriNouwen.org
Join in any time!
This discussion on Henri's Can You Drink the Cup? will be moderated by Ed Wojcicki, writer, teacher and Henri Nouwen Society board member. Ed has written several of the Henri Nouwen Society's reading group reflection guides and is looking forward to a fruitful online discussion with you.
To start, go to www.HenriNouwen.org, click on “Blogs”. Click on “Discuss Nouwen Books Online”. No need to register or log in.
You can purchase a copy of Can You Drink the Cup? from 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 Daybreak community.
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Third Cardinal Ambrozic Lecture Series 2007 at the University of St. Michael's College, Toronto: “The Marginally Competent and Mentally Ill: A Social Tragedy”
Dr. Barry Brown, Professor Emeritus
Department of Philosophy, University of Toronto
In this presentation, Dr. Brown will address the problem of how society fails those who are incompetent to care for themselves and may be slowly sliding down a slope toward a state in which they are vulnerable to serious bodily harm. He will explore the question of autonomy and society's obligation to protect those most in need.
Date: Friday, March 2, 2007
Time: 4 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Location: Alumni Hall, University of St. Michael's College
This is a free lecture sponsored by the Canadian Catholic Bioethics Institute (CCBI). All are welcome to attend.
For further information, please contact the CCBI by email bioethics.usmc@utoronto.ca), or by phone 416-926-2335.
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Calling All Laity - The Institute of Theology of St. Augustine's Seminary invites you to study
Master of Theological Studies
Master of Religious Education
Diploma in Theological Studies
Diploma in Lay Ministry
REGISTER EARLY FOR ONLINE CLASSES STARTING MAY 1, 2007
Where: Downtown Toronto, Aurora, Hamilton
St. Augustine's Seminary and
ONLINE Courses and Saturday Courses
The Master degree programmes are awarded conjointly with the University of Toronto. Certified teachers who possess the required qualifications may receive up to 4 course reductions in the Master of Religious Education Programme.
Further information/fees –
contact Sheila Connolly 416-261-7207 ext. 235
e-mail us at ioftsas@rogers.com.
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You are the Light of the World. Come Bring Your Light and Shine in the Spirit of Christ
St. Bernadette's Family Resource Centre invites you to come and join for a day of Eucharistic Celebration and contemporary Christian music featuring St. Jude's United and Father Stan Fortuna (Mass celebrant and HipHop artist).
February 28, 2007 at the Ricoh Coliseum
10:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
For more information contact 416-654-9810. $15/person at the door, $12/person in advance. |
James Cardinal McGuigan
25th Year Reunion
The James Cardinal McGuigan Catholic High School community invites alumni and friends of the school to attend its 25th Year Reunion scheduled for Friday, May 4, 2007 at The Venetian Banquet and Hospitality Centre in Concord.
Tickets are $50 per person, which includes appetizers, a five course meal, two bottles of wine per table, D.J. and door prizes. Last day for ticket sales is APRIL 25, 2007.
For further information and to obtain tickets, contact the school at 416-393-5527, Ext. 81693 or via e-mail to: jcmreunion@hotmail.com. |
Mission Information Day -
Scarboro Missions- March 3rd
Ever consider the possibility of becoming a lay missioner or a future priest? Scarboro Missions is offering a Mission Information Day on March 3rd from 9:15 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., 2685 Kingston Road.
Come and learn about the witness of faith and service of Scarboro Priests and lay missioners in various parts of the world.
To register please call John MacInnis at 416 261-7135 ext. 213 or email macinnis@scarboromissions.ca. |
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Finding New Hope
Southern Ontario
Pilgrimage to Taizé Montreal
April 27-29, 2007
A number of Canadians who have been to Taizé or taken part in a Taizé weekend in Canada have been asking: "Would it be possible to organize a weekend in Canada that would bring together young adults from various parts of the country and the U.S.?" Such a weekend is being planned for April 27-29 in Montreal.
The OCY in cooperation with the dioceses of St. Catharines and Hamilton are arranging a pilgrimage to this weekend for young adults ages 18 to 35. Registration is $100 and includes: coach transportation, Taizé Montreal registration, simple accommodation, and meals as outlined by the local organizers. The registration deadline is March 16, 2007.
For more detailed information and to register, visit OCY's site: www.ocytoronto.org |
World Youth Day - Palm Sunday
Saturday, March 31, 2007
St. Paul's Basilica @ 6 p.m.
St. Michael's Cathedral @ 8 p.m.
Gather with youth and young adults from across the Archdiocese to celebrate World Youth Day. Palm Sunday is recognized internationally as WYD and it will mark the launch of the WYD 2007 theme, "Love one another, as I have loved you" (John 13:34).
We begin the evening with music and catechesis at St. Paul's Basilica, followed by a walking pilgrimage to St. Michael's Cathedral for Palm Sunday Mass. Archbishop Thomas Collins will be joining us for this evening. All are welcome. For more information visit www.ocytoronto.org. |
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