Community Events

Annual Mass for the Faithful Departed

Catholic Cemeteries - Archdiocese of Toronto wishes to invite all families within the Archdiocese of Toronto to participate in the Annual Mass for the Faithful Departed on Wednesday, August 12, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. at the following locations:

Assumption Cemetery - Archbishop Thomas Collins
Queen of Heaven Cemetery - Bishop John Boissonneau
Holy Cross Cemetery - Bishop Richard Grecco
Christ the King Cemetery - Bishop Peter Hundt
Mount Hope Cemetery - Msgr. Marco Laurencic
Resurrection Cemetery - Fr. Charles Forget
St. Mary's Cemetery - Fr. Keith Wallace

ALL ARE WELCOME.

In the event of rain – Mass will be held in the mausoleum at Assumption, Holy Cross, Resurrection and Queen of Heaven. Christ the King Cemetery will celebrate Mass on site in the Reception Centre. Mount Hope to St . Monica's Parish, 44 Broadway Avenue, Toronto. St. Mary's Cemetery to St. John Vianney Parish, 13 Baldwin Lane, Barrie.

Symposium 2009
Conscience and the Good of Society

October 3, 2009
Father Madden Auditorium, Carr Hall, University of St. Michael's College.

The Canadian Catholic Bioethics Institute and the Catholic Civil Rights League presents the 2009 Symposium Conscience and the Good of Society with keynote speaker Ian Benson, the Executive Director of the Centre for Cultural Renewal.

To register and for more information please contact the CCBI at 416-926-2335 bioethics.usmc@utoronto.ca
www.ccbi-utoronto.ca

OCY Annual Youth Rally at Martyrs' Shrine

July 17-18, 2009
Martyrs' Shrine, Midland.

The Office of Catholic Youth (OCY) of the Archdiocese of Toronto is calling all young people between the ages of 14 and 35 to attend their annual Youth Rally at Martyrs' Shrine in Midland from July 17-19. This year the OCY has subsidized the event considerably as the all inclusive cost is only $50 per person.

Please register immediately by visiting www.archtoronto.org or www.ocytoronto.org.

"Re:Generation"
Youth Leadership Conference 2009

August 7-10, 2009
Seneca College, Newham campus (404|Finch).

Answer His Call. Revive. Renew. ReGenerate. Be exposed to several amazing leaders who share your beliefs, meet experts from all over the world and listen to their experiences and teachings.

With soul-soothing praise and worship, skits, music, wonderful adoration, workshops to rediscover yourself and grow in fullness, there's no way you could possibly pass up this wonderful opportunity!

For ages 16 and up. Cost: $200.00 (All-inclusive). $150.00 before July 19th (early bird)
For more information check out canada.jesusyouth.org.

To contact conference leaders, call Fr. Jose Thaipparampil at 416-701-9996, Sebin at 416-457-1946 and Mimi at 647-328-9322.

Celebrating and Spreading
The Divine Mercy Devotion

Groups, families and individuals are cordially invited to come on a PILGRIMAGE to the Oratory of the Divine Mercy at Regina Mundi, Queensville, Ontario, the retreat centre and home of MAGNIFICAT charismatic prayer community.

Choose from these dates:
Sunday, July 26, 2009
Saturday, August 22, 2009

Progam:
1:00 p.m. – Welcome. Worship and praise at Vanier Hall.
2:00 p.m. - Invocation to Mary, Queen of the World. Way of the Cross, (outside if weather permits).
3:00 p.m. - At the Oratory, solemn chaplet of the Divine Mercy, Holy Eucharist and benediction.
5:00 p.m. - Picnic on the beautiful grounds. Bring your favourites.

Regina Mundi, 19309 Warden Ave, Queensville, Ontario, is easy to reach, two blocks away from the end of Hwy 404. For more information please call 905-478-4264 www.magnificatcharismaticcommunity.org.

29TH Filipino Annual
Midland Martyrs' Shrine Pilgrimage

Saturday, August 8, 2009
Martyrs' Shrine, Midland, Ontario.

The Eucharistic Apostles of the Divine Mercy (EADM) Toronto Group, the 2009 29th Filipino Pilgrimage Coordinator, with the blessing of the Archdiocesan Filipino Catholic Mission (AFCM) with Fr. Ben P. Ebcas Jr. as AFCM Director, is honored to invite you to attend the 29th Filipino Pilgrimage at the Martyr's Shrine in Midland.

This annual Filipino pilgrimage includes reconciliation, assembly/procession, flag raising ceremony, praise and worship, concelebrated Mass, solemn benediction, blessing of Filipino Martyrs, lunch/picnic (bring your own), socio-cultural program/ games.

Religious and Lay Groups are invited to have a Booth Exhibit. Booth Table is free. For information about the Pilgrimage contact Roland and Susan at 647-239-9350; Lorry and Grace at 416-580-6050; Don and Ching at 905-770-9055; and Vic and Lucy at 647-293-0570. www.divinemercytoronto.com.

Equip & Refresh Alpha Conference

August 21-22, 2009
Carruthers Creek Community Church, 599 Bayly Street East, Ajax.

Friday – 5:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Saturday – 8:30 a.m. – 5:15 p.m.

The Equip & Refresh Alpha Conference is an opportunity to find out more about Alpha, and if your parish already is running Alpha an opportunity to take your course to the next level. This conference will bring together church leaders and their teams to provide delegates with a unique opportunity to meet people from other churches to share experiences and ideas through small group discussions and interactive sessions.

The Alpha course is a ten-week, practical introduction to the Christian faith. It is about exploring the big questions of life and connecting with others who are exploring too. It is a tried and tested way of introducing people to the historical person of Jesus in a non-threatening and welcoming way that works well with large or small groups in almost any setting.

Learn more at www.alphacanada.org.

To register call 1-877-552-5742 or online at www.alphacanada.org/events.

Kolbe Eucharistic Mini-Retreats

August 8, 2009 – 2:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
St. Brigid's Church, 300 Wolverleigh Blvd., Toronto.
Come and Adore the Lord at a special at St. Brigid's Church. Celebrating the Year of the Priest, Father Henry McEarlean O.S.A. will speak on “The Cure of Ars: Patron of Priests”. All are welcome to attend.

September 5, 2009 – 2:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
St. Brigid's Church, 300 Wolverleigh Blvd., Toronto.
Celebrating the Year of the Priest, Fr. James Duffy, from Madonna House will give a special talk on “My Life as a Priest”. There will be Eucharistic adoration throughout the afternoon. All are welcome to attend.

October 3, 2009 – 2:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
St. Brigid's Church, 300 Wolverleigh Blvd., Toronto.
Bishop Emeritus Pearse Lacey will give a special talk on “ Mary, Mother of Priests, Laity and Religious”. There will be Eucharistic adoration throughout the afternoon. All are welcome to attend.

For more information please contact 416-425-0189 or check www.kolbeapostolate.com.

WANTED - Organ copy of
the Catholic Book of Worship II

Please contact St. Mark's Parish, Etobicoke, at 416-259-6790 if you have a spare copy of the organ copy of the Catholic Book of Worship II. Thank you!