Community Events

Lectio Divina – A Year With St. Paul

All are welcome to join Archbishop Thomas Collins for Lectio Divina.

Sunday, January 18, 2009
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. - 8:15 p.m.

This month's scripture passage: Romans 12:1-13 and Romans 13: 8-14. 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.

Canadian Certificate in
Youth Ministry Studies program

The University of St. Michael's College, Toronto, is offering the Canadian Certificate in Youth Ministry Studies program. The program cycle continues with Practices of Youth Ministry on January 31 - February 1, 2009. Course topics include:

- The skills and processes for collaborating with a youth ministry team and with the community to do effective youth ministry.
- Preparing and nurturing adult and young leaders in ministry.
- Developing youth ministry through a process, which includes planning, implementing and evaluating.

Prospective students may begin the program at anytime, and it is not necessary to begin with the first course. Contact: Canadian Certificate in Youth Ministry Studies, University of St. Michael's College - Continuing Education. Tel: 416-926-2247 Fax: 416-926-7287 Email: youth.ministry@utoronto.ca.

400th Anniversary of the Loretto Sisters
1609-2009

On January 1, 2009, the members of the Institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary, (known in Canada as Loretto Sisters) will begin a year-long celebration of the 400th Anniversary of the founding of their congregation.

Mary Ward, their founder, known as “that incomparable woman,” a young Englishwoman, with five companions established an innovative congregation for religious woman. Internationally, the sisters minister today on five continents and in 46 countries. They have served in education and other ministries in the Archdiocese of Toronto since 1847.

For event information please contact srsheilasmith@rogers.com www.ibvm.ca or contact Sr. Johanna D'Agostino at 416-483-2238.

Celebration for World Day of Prayer for Consecrated Life

Sunday, February 1, 2009 - 2:30 p.m.
St. Michael's Cathedral, Toronto.

A special Mass in celebration of the vocation and witness of these special men and women religious will take place at St. Michael’s Cathedral.

All are welcome to attend.

Parish Looking For Crucifix

Paroisse de la Sainte-Famille looking to find a crucifix measuring approx. 4 ½ to 6 feet tall for use in their parish.

If you do, please contact Reverend Antoine Badr at 905-826-6316. Thank you.

Viscount Prestige ( I ) Organ for Sale

St. Joseph’s Parish, Stevensville, Ontario, is looking to sell a Viscount Prestige organ. Excellent condition. It is being offered for sale as this organ is too large for the parish and their needs.

If interested to purchase this organ at a just price, please contact Father Ronald Mahon C.Pp.S., Saint Joseph' Parish, 3718 Netherby Road, R.R.#2, Stevensville, Ontario L0S 1S0 tel: 905-382-3826 fax: 905-382-0271 email stjoseph2008@cogeco.ca.

Rachmaninov – Vespers at St. Basil's Parish

March 28, 2009 – 8:00 p.m.
St. Basil's Parish, 50 St. Joseph Street, Toronto.

Counterpoint Chorale will be giving an encore performance of Rachmaninov's All Night Vigil (Vespers). Artistic Director is William Woloschuk.

For more information and tickets contact 416-253-4674 or www.counterpointchorale.com.

Church Pews For Sale

The Diocese of London has blond hardwood church pews with kneelers and hat hangers for sale. Lot price is $18,000 (seating capacity of 532). 48 at 144 inches long and 48 at 72 inches long.

If interested or for further information please contact Bob L'Ecuyer 519-354-1788.

3rd Annual Scout Mass

Sunday, February 22, 2009 - 1:30 p.m. assembly, 2:00 p.m. Mass
St. Michael's Cathedral, Toronto.

Coordinated through the Archdiocese of Toronto and Scouts Canada. Celebrant of the Mass will be Archbishop Thomas Collins. For more information please contact John Plumadore at 416-490-6364 ext. 234. RSVP to scoutmass@gmail.com.

Liguori Circle - For Young Adults
(ages 18-30)

Wednesday January 21, 2009 - 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Redeemer House, 151 McCaul Street (closest major intersection: Dundas/University).

Liguori Circle, is a faith discussion group for young adults (ages 18-30). The Redemptorist Fathers will be hosting an evening entitled: "Called to heal in the ministry of Jesus: Navigating through the waters of Biomedical Ethics", with guest Rev. Mark Miller, C.Ss.R., Bioethicist and Moral Theologian.

Come be a part of this exciting topic! Bring your favourite snack to share and bring a friend! For more information, please contact Fr. Santo Arrigo C.Ss.R., 416-593-6520, or vocations@redemptorists.ca Or visit us at www.ryvm.ca. If you are thinking of coming, please contact Rev. Santo via email by January 19th.