Clergy Changes

Pastor

Rev. Edmond Gendron                                              
Assumption de Notre Dame Parish, Oshawa                  

Rev. Carlos Macatangga, SVD       
  Ss. Salvador do Mundo Parish, Mississauga
& Cristo Rei Parish, Mississauga

Rev. John Mendonca                                                 
St. Agnes Parish, Toronto

Part-Time Music Director

St. Patrick's Parish in Markham, Ontario, requires a part-time music director for a large, diverse and dynamic parish.

The Music Director will conduct an established SATB choir, coordinate, plan and help lead weekly worship music in close collaboration with the Pastor and the Music Ministry Coordinators. The Music Director must be a practicing Catholic who will serve to enhance the overall musical life of the congregation and promote Christian growth through the ministry of music.

Essential qualities needed are: commitment to music as a ministry, personal initiative, organizational skills, proficiency at pipe organ and keyboard, and ability to work collaboratively. This is a contract position.

Applications accepted until June 30, 2010 at parish@stpatrick.on.ca. We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those to be interviewed will be contacted.

Part-Time Director of Music at Newman Centre

Newman Centre is seeking a part-time Director of Music to conduct the choir for the Sunday 11:00 a.m. Mass, which features a traditional SATB choir with piano. One rehearsal per week is required.

Job requirements:

• Minimum Bachelor of Music degree OR professional study in applied music.
• Minimum two years experience in choral conducting.
• Proficiency in piano playing and knowledge of use of instruments with choir.
• Pastoral skills, including interaction with staff, liturgy committee and other musicians, and the ability to empower people to sing.
• Knowledge about Catholic liturgy, GIRM, and other relevant Church documents.
• Organizational skills, including music planning and adhering to copyright laws and reporting procedures.

Interested applicants should submit their résumé and cover letter in MS Word format by Friday, July 30, 2010 to oordinator@newmantoronto.comor Fax 416-596-6920.

We thank all applicants, however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.

ACTS – CANADA

A–Adoration  C–Community T–Theology S–Service.  An exciting new retreat now being offered at Queen of Apostles Renewal Centre, 1617 Blythe Road, Mississauga.

This retreat originated in Texas and spread to nine states in the U.S.A. Currently it is experiencing an international outreach in Honduras, Mexico, South Africa, and now Canada.

It is a parish-based three day retreat with emphasis on community and service.
It is a powerful and enduring personal conversion/renewal  experience.  Led by retreatants who have attended a prior ACTS retreat men present men’s retreats, women present women’s.  It is seen as a lay movement of the Catholic Church and is enthusiastically supported by the Dioceses in which it has been offered.

Queen of Apostles Renewal Centre, Mississauga, has been blessed with a team of men and women from the United States who have offered to lead this retreat.  The upcoming dates are:
Women: Oct. 21-24, 2010
Men: Oct. 28-31, 2010

For further information or to register contact Fr. Wojciech or Anne Hales at Queen of Apostles  905-278-5229.

Nine Pilgrimages at Magnificat

The "Magnificat" Charismatic Prayer Community welcomes all people to visit and pray at the Oratory or walk the outdoor way of the cross. Magnificat invites you to participate in one of the nine pilgrimages for 2010, organized on each Sunday of July and August. We start on July 4th with the 7th anniversary celebration of the Oratory of Jesus, King of Mercy.  Then follow July 11th, 18th and 25th.  Then the Sundays in August 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd and 29th.

Parish groups could take the opportunity to invite others with them and so spread the Divine Mercy Devotion. PROGRAM SCHEDULE:

1:00 p.m.  Welcome, Worship and Praise, Rosary (confessions).
2:00 p.m.  Outdoor Stations of the Cross.
3:00 p.m.  Solemn Chaplet, Holy Eucharist, Benediction, Laying of hands.
5:00 p.m.  You are welcome to use the grounds and facilities for a picnic.

No fee is required. An offertory collection will be taken up.

Through St. Faustina, His "secretary" Jesus gives His offer of infinite mercy to the people of our time. There are three tangible tools:  the picture image, the chaplet and the novena with Divine Mercy Sunday (now promulgated in the liturgical year).  We are dedicated to spread this powerful and consoling message and have the dream that the oratory at Regina Mundi will develop into a national shrine.  Some quotes:  “I have opened my Heart as a living fountain of mercy. Let all souls draw life from it. Let them approach this sea of mercy with great trust.” (Diary, 1520)

I never reject a contrite heart. (Diary, 1485) Sooner would heaven and earth turn into nothingness than would my mercy not embrace a trusting soul.  (Diary, 1777)

Through the pilgrimage we hope to be God’s instrument to bring God’s peace to many.

For more information please contact Magnificat Charismatic Prayer community, a Covenanted Catholic Community, Regina Mundi – Nazareth House of Mary, 19309 Warden Avenue, Queensville.  905-478 - 4264  website:   www.reginamundi.ca

Feast of St. Anne

St. Anne's Feast Day will be celebrated the weekend of July 23 - 25, 2010, at St. Anne's Church, 115 Vodden Street, Brampton.

Friday, July 23, 2010 - 8:00 p.m.
FRANK RUNYEON, Catholic family man, TV star, and film actor, will perform a powerful one man play 'SERMON ON THE MOUNT'. Frank has starred in more than 1000 TV shows, including As the World Turns, Santa Barbara, General Hospital and L.A. Law. He is also an Honours Graduate of General Theological Seminary and Princeton University.
Following the play will be an interactive presentation, 'HOLLYWOOD VS FAITH.' As a TV and film actor, he speaks with humour about the inside story, his experiences and the struggle to live faithfully in the media age. Turn off your TV, computer or iPod and bring your kids or parents. You'll be glad you did!

Saturday, July 24, 2010 - 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
A family picnic (with musical entertainment).

Sunday, July 25, 2010 - 1:30 p.m.
A solemn procession through the streets of Brampton with a statue of St. Anne. This will be followed by refreshments back at the church. Bishop William McGrattan will be the guest homilist at all weekend masses.

ALL ARE WELCOME! Please call 905-453-1303 for more information.

Linda’s Walk for Mental Health
5k Fundraising Walk to Help Homeless Women Rebuild Lives

Saturday, August 14, 2010 - 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
St. Bonaventure Church, 1300 Leslie Street, Toronto.

Linda was only 40 years old when she died after living for years on the streets of Don Mills. The streets were Linda’s home because she lived with mental illness and accommodation options for women who struggle with the never-ending cycle of, depression, loneliness and addiction that often accompany mental illness are very limited.

While Linda’s death was tragic she was the catalyst for the creation of St. Clare Inn; a safe place where women like Linda can live with dignity while journeying towards wellness and independence.

On Saturday, August 14, we invite you to join our inaugural walk for St. Clare Inn and help care for women like Linda. Your support will keep Linda’s legacy of hope alive, increase public awareness about the realities of living with mental illness and give women like Linda a place to call home.

Please join us. Go to www.stclareinn.org for details on how to participate. All proceeds support St. Clare Inn. The Inn is sponsored by the Friends of Saint Francis, charitable registration number 88498 6910 RR0001.

Summer School for the Arts

This summer, Cardinal Carter Academy for the Arts in North York will be offering a Summer School for the Arts from July 5 - July 30th.  The wide array of fine arts and creative writing courses offered are unprecedented in the province of Ontario for a summer school program. 

Course offerings include: Drama, Dance, Instrumental Band, Vocal Music, Visual Arts, Fashion Design, Music Composition with Computers, Media Studies, Digital Photography, Communication Technology (Computer Animation), Film Making, Play Writing, Children's Literature, and Film as Literature. 

Registration for these courses, which are open to all students in the city of Toronto (Public and Catholic), can be accessed through until July 5, 2010. Click here.

Summer School for Liturgical Musicians

August 2-6, 2010
Queen of the Most Holy Rosary Parish, 169 North Park Street, Belleville, Ontario.

“Let Every Instrument be Tuned for Praise." The Ontario Liturgical Conference is offering a summer school for liturgical musicians, hosted by the Archdiocese of Kingston. The Keynote Speaker will be Bishop Paul- André Durocher and the plenary sessions will be run by Rev. John Hibbard. Skills sessions and daily liturgies will be offered.

REGISTER NOW. For further information please check out our website: http://www.romancatholic.kingston.on.ca/ click on the Summer School link.

Fourteenth Annual Shepherds’ Trust Golf Tournament

Monday, September 27, 2010
Sleepy Hollow Golf & Country Club, 13242 10th Line, Stouffville.
www.sleepyhollowgolf.on.ca

This year’s Shepherds’ Trust golf tournament will be held at Sleepy Hollow Golf & Country Club in Stouffville.  We will continue with the scramble format and the shotgun start which takes place at 1:00 p.m. sharp! Registration opens at 11:30 a.m. followed by lunch on the patio.

Registration ($150.00 per golfer) includes golf, cart, BBQ lunch and a delicious full course steak dinner.

Each golfer will receive a ‘special’ gift at the time of registration. All of us are being asked to participate by bringing a gift for those less fortunate.  St. Francis Table will place a truck for non-perishable food items on site for your donation.

Registration forms are attached. Payment can be made via cheque or credit card.  Please complete the form and return to Marisa Rogucki at 416-934-3400, ext. 336 or email at mrogucki@archtoronto.org. 

BBQ & Outdoor Movie Night
(Young Adults 18 - 35)

Saturday, July 17, 2010
Redeemer House, 151 McCaul Street, Toronto.

You’re invited to a meal and movie in the great outdoors! Saturday July 17, 2010 at Redeemer House. BBQ at 6:00 p.m., movie begins at dusk (bring your favourite movie!)

Please RSVP to the Office of the Redemptorist Youth and Vocation Ministry
by July 14 if you plan to attend.  By email santo@plugintochrist.ca or online at www.plugintochrist.ca (Click: Events – Toronto).

The Centre for Teresian Carmelite Education and Spirituality

The Centre for Teresian Carmelite Education and Spirituality presents a series of reflections on Teresian Charism and St. Teresa of Jesus (Avila) at Our Lady of Fatima Shrine, 3107 St. Clair Avenue East, Scarborough.  Each reflection will start at 6:00 p.m.

August 10 – The Teresian Charism
September 12 – Following St. Teresa in the Secular World
October 10 – Lectio Divina
November 14 – St. Teresa’s Way of life

Admission is free.  Coffee will be served.  For more information please call 416-757-2806.

Catholic Family Services EMPLOYMENT WORKSHOPS

Helping our families deal with the impact of unemployment.

Thursday mornings, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon, June 17, 24, July 8, 15 & 22 only.
Black Creek Community Health Centre, 2202 Jane/Wilson (at Sheridan Mall).

For all questions & registration, please call Terri at Catholic Family Services at 416-222-0048 ext. 224.

Kolbe Eucharistic Mini-Retreat

Saturday, July 3, 2010 - 2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. 
St. Brigid’s Church, 300 Wolverleigh Blvd.

Father James Adams from Mary Immaculate Parish, Richmond Hill, will speak on "Mary, Mother of Mercy".

See www.kolbeapostolate.com for more information.