Christianity and the Arts Annual Lecture

Tuesday, April 8, 2008 at 7.30 p.m.
Alumni Hall, Room 400, St. Michael's College,
121 St. Joseph Street, Toronto.

“THE CATHOLIC COMPOSER TODAY”

JAMES MACMILLAN - Scottish composer and conductor.

James MacMillan is one of today's most successful composers. Less well-known is his weekly activity as a parish-based musician, and his close ties to the Dominican Order. His music draws on his Scottish
heritage, his Roman Catholic faith and social conscience, together with influences from Far Eastern and Eastern European music. He will speak on faith and music in the twenty-first century.

Free admission – no registration required. http://www.utoronto.ca/stmikes.

Black & White Digital Photocopier
Available to Lease for Remainder of Contract

If any parish is looking to rent a black & white digital photocopier, please contact Holy Family Parish, Toronto at 416-532-2879. The monthly rate is approximately $243.00 + usage & taxes.

Details:
Ricoh Aficio 3025 Digital Photocopier (25 copies/min).
Contract: 42 months (ends Aug 2011).
Annual Service Agreement: Includes toner, service and first 5,000 copies/month.

Monthly rate: Rental - $168.03
Service Agreement - $74.90
Usage (copies over 5,000) - $0.01498/image

For more information or if you have any questions, please call Rev. David Roche or Jennifer McConnell at Holy Family Parish, Toronto, 416-532-2879.

Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic School
150TH Year Anniversary Celebrations
1858 – 2008

April 25-28, 2008.
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic School, Toronto.

April 28, 2008 will mark the 150th Anniversary of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic School. The school community is planning a weekend-long series of events to celebrate. Events include individual class reunions on Friday, April 25th, an Open House at the school the afternoon of Saturday, April 26th from 12 noon to 4 p.m. followed by a Banquet at the Toronto Marriott Downtown hotel at 7 p.m., a Mass at OLPH Church on Sunday April 27th at 11a.m. and a 9:30 a.m. School Mass at OLPH Church on Monday April 28. There is something for everyone who is connected with the school.

Banquet tickets are $95 per person. Dress is Semi-formal. Special room rates are available at the Toronto Marriott Downtown hotel for OLPH guests. Call 416-597-9200 or 1-800-905-0667 for room reservations.

Former staff and students are encouraged to contact the school for further details at 416-393-5239 or via e-mail to: olph_150@hotmail.com or visit the website at: www.olphtoronto.com/About_us/olph_school.php.

Pilgrimage of the Ark of the New Covenant
through the Archdiocese of Toronto

March 23 to 29, 2008

In preparation for the 49th International Eucharistic Congress, the Ark of the New Covenant is embarking on a 1700 km, 64 day walking pilgrimage through five national shrines.

The journey begins March 23rd, Easter Sunday, in Midland with a mass at St. Margaret's Parish at 11 a.m. and then a blessing and official departure ceremony at Martyrs' Shine at 3 p.m. Bishop Peter Hundt, Auxiliary Bishop for the Archdiocese of Toronto and Bishop Pierre-André Fournier, Auxiliary Bishop for the Archdiocese of Quebec will be in attendance.

Begin the Easter season with a deepened experience of Eucharist and community by joining in parish celebrations throughout the week as the Ark makes its way through the Archdiocese's northern region, including Alliston, Orillia, Brechin, Beaverton and Sutton West. The walk from St. Margaret's to Martyrs' Shrine is open to the public. If you would like to join in at any other point, please contact the Congress at: arche@cei2008.ca. The latest information about routes and local events will be posted at: www.archtoronto.org.

Weekend Marriage Preparation Course
in Angus

Our Lady of Grace Church, Angus, is offering a Weekend Marriage Preparation Course for engaged couples in preparation for the Sacrament of Marriage.

Friday, March 28, 2008 - 7:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Saturday March 29, 2008 - 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Our Lady of Grace Church, 27 Centre Street, Angus.

A completion certificate will be awarded at the conclusion of the course.

For more information please call the parish office at 705-424-1551.

St. Joseph the Worker Parish Presents a
25th Anniversary Fundraising Event

Friday, March 28, 2008 from 7:30 p.m.– 10:30 p.m.
St. Joseph the Worker Church, 191 Wade Gate, Thornhill.

AN EVENING OF CLASSICAL/CONTEMPORARY MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT FEATURING Canada's Three Italo-Canadian Tenors Andrea Garofalo, Anthony Macri and Peter Marino.
With Special Guests - Vocal Artist: Lilac Canã and Soprano: Adele Kozac.

Ticket Price: $30.00. To purchase tickets or for more information, contact the church office at 905-660-1253.