Community Events

‘The Presence of God In My Life’
Parish Passionist Mission

Sunday, March 21 - Friday, March 26, 2010
All Saints’ Parish, Etobicoke.

The Parish Mission will begin on Sunday, March 21 with a Mission Talk at 7:30 p.m.  and will continue each night from Monday, March 22 to Friday, March 26 with a Mass at 7:30 p.m. followed by the Mission Talk.  The mission will be conducted by Fr. Claudio Piccinini, C.P. and Mrs. Andreina Brann.

Please join us for this special and grace-filled time in our parish. 

The daily themes are:
Sunday - The Presence of God in My Life
Monday - The Presence of Evil in My Life
Tuesday - The Presence of God in Prayer
Wednesday - The Presence of God in the Sacraments
Thursday - The Presence of God in Mary
Friday - The Presence of God in the Passion
and Death of Jesus

The Italian Mission will be offered from Monday, March 29 for 3 nights, ending on Wednesday, March 31.  The mass will begin at 7:30 p.m. followed by the Mission Talk.

For more information please contact All Saints’ Parish at 416-244-3066. www.allsaintsrc.org.

Luke's Gospel of the Father and of Jesus

First Saturday of the Month - 9:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m.
All Saints' Parish, Etobicoke.

Every first Saturday of the month, Father Francis Carpinelli will guide us through St. Luke's Gospel. We will learn about what Luke, the Evangelist, really believed about Jesus by the way he presents the motifs and themes of the beliefs of early Christians and by how he presents what Jesus himself believed and taught.

For more information please contact All Saints' at 416-244-3066.

May 1, June 5 and July 3 - Luke 9:51-19-27. Jesus' Journey to Jerusalem.
August 7 - Luke 19:28-21-38. Jesus Teaches in Jerusalem.
September 4, October 2 and November 6 - Luke 22:1-24:53. Jesus' Passion, Death and Resurrection.

Coordinator of Youth Ministry

St. Timothy's Parish, Toronto, is seeking a full time Coordinator of Youth Ministry. St. Timothy's is a vibrant parish of 2,000 families gathered from many nations and pastored by the Companions of the Cross.

Responsibilities include: engaging directly in ministry to youth ages 4 to 25, training, support and supervision of youth ministry leaders, and coordination of the parish youth Mass on Sundays. The ideal candidate will be a committed disciple of Jesus Christ who desires to lead young people into a personal encounter with Jesus Christ, to foster their growth as Catholic Christians, and to draw them into the life, mission, and ministry of the Church.

Candidates should have completed some form of post-secondary education, preferably in a field related to Catholic youth ministry and have experience in youth ministry or a commitment to pursue training as a condition of being hired.

Competitive salary and benefits. Please send resume with three references by April 9, 2010 to the attention of David Quail at jdfq@rogers.com or fax to 416-494-6527. Inquiries can be directed to Jeswyn at 416-494-6526.

Visit our website at www.sttim.ca to view a complete job description and learn more about the parish and www.companionscross.org/ to learn more about the religious community pastoring the parish.

HOLY WEEK TRIDUUM RETREAT

April 1 – 4, 2010
Manresa Jesuit Spiritual Renewal Centre, Pickering.

These days of retreat provide silence and solitude for entering more deeply into the mystery of Jesus’ passion, death and resurrection.

Holy Thursday evening to Easter Sunday morning.

Suggested Offering: $225.00 incl. meals, accommodation, program and spiritual direction. To register or for more information please contact the office at 905-839-2864 ext. 110 or info@manresa-canada.ca. Or visit us at www.manresa-canada.ca.

NEWMAN CONCERT SERIES 2009|10
Matthäus-Passion
BWV 244

Good Friday, April 2, 2010 - 7:00 p.m.
Newman Centre Chapel, University of Toronto, 89 St. George Street, Toronto.

Newman Festival Singers and Orchestra with Matthew Otto, conductor, Graham Thomson, evangelist, Rebecca Collett, soprano, Shannon Coates, mezzo-soprano, and Christopher Wilson, bass. Artists from the Faculty of Music, University of Toronto.

Considered to be the most significant oratorios ever composed, J. S. Bach's St. Matthew Passion is arguably one of the most moving and best-known works by the composer. This masterpiece musically captures the drama and tragedy of Christ's Passion and Death. Commemorate Good Friday with the combined forces of the Newman Festival Singers, orchestra, soloists and artists from the Faculty of Music, U of T. A performance not to be missed!

Tickets: $15 / $10 (students).

For more information please contact 416-979-2468 or concertseries@newmantoronto.com.

LIFT JESUS HIGHER RALLY 2010

Saturday, April 24, 2010 – 8:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Metro Toronto Convention Centre, North Building, 255 Front Street West, Toronto.

A grace-filled day with:
* Archbishop of Toronto, Thomas Collins
* Marcus Grodi, Teresa Tomeo (EWTN)
* Ralph Martin, Sr. Ann Shields & Peter Herbeck
* Testimony of a Documented Miraculous Healing
* Divine Mercy Celebration, Uplifting Music
* Eucharistic Healing Procession
* Confession and Holy Mass
* Separate Youth Event

For Tickets/Info. www.lift-jesus-higher-rally.org, call 416-251-4255 or 905-270-2510  or write to: Catholic Renewal Ministries, 5845 Yonge St., P.O.Box 45018, Toronto, Ontario, M2M 3VO.
Youth Poster
Adult Poster

R.C.I.A. – Mass of Thanksgiving

Wednesday, April 14, 2010 – 7:30 p.m.
St. Michael's Cathedral, Toronto.

You are invited to a Eucharistic celebration! Those who will be initiated into the Roman Catholic Church at Easter and those who will be received into full communion, their families, sponsors, pastors, godparents and friends are cordially invited to a Eucharistic celebration at St. Michael's Cathedral.

His Grace, Archbishop Thomas Collins will preside and preach at this Eucharist of Thanksgiving.

Beatification of Cardinal Newman – Pilgrimage

Pope Benedict XVI will beatify John Henry Cardinal Newman of the Oratory during his visit to England this September. A pilgrimage to England for the Beatification is being organized by Fr. David Roche of the Toronto Oratory September 16-24, 2010.

Details can be found on the Oratory website: www.oratory-toronto.org or by calling the Oratory at 416-532-2879.

Division of Continuing Education University of St. Michael's College
Enjoy Learning Again…

St. Mike’s Continuing Education, in the University of Toronto, offers courses in Art, Architecture and Film, Creative Writing, Ethics and Philosophy, History, Literature, Music, Religion, Scripture, Spirituality and Specialized Certificate Programs.

Find out more and register online at ce.stmikes.utoronto.ca.

Tenebrae is Back
Saturday March 27, 2010 - 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
A Continuing Education Saturday Workshop at the University of St. Michael’s College offering an opportunity to explore the original Gregorian settings for the Office of Tenebrae, the compsitions of Gesualdo and others,  and also the nine Tenebrae Responses of Msgr. J.E. Ronan. Instructor: Tim Elia. www.utoronto.ca/stmikes

Registration: $60.00, contact Laurel-Ann Finn 416-926-7254.

Couples for Christ - 5th Pro-Life Congress

May 8, 2010
Canada Christian College,50 Gervais Dr., Toronto.

Couples for Christ Toronto is holding its 5th Pro-Life Congress on May 8, 2010 at Canada Christian College at 50 Gervais Dr., Toronto, ON. Christopher West, of the Theology of the Body Institute, will conduct a session on Pope John Paul II’s Theology of the Body.

The theme for the Congress is “FULLNESS OF LIFE in JESUS”, taken from Colossians 2:6-7: “Since you have accepted Christ Jesus as Lord, live in union with him. Keep your roots deep in him, build your lives on him, and become stronger in your faith, as you were taught. And be filled with thanksgiving.

For more information please contact Rey & Beng Ardiente, Couples for Christ Event Communications & Promotions Coordinators, at 905–599-5519 prolife@cfcontario.ca.

In Celebration of Marriage

May 15, 2010 - 5:00 p.m.
Le Dome Banquet Hall, Oakville.

Discover marriage as God intended it to be: Free,
Faithful, Fruitful, Forever.

FAMILIA invites all married couples to join us as we celebrate marriage and renew our vows with a romantic evening of dinner, guest speakers and entertainment. This annual event provides couples with the opportunity to strengthen and nurture their relationship. It's a chance to enjoy some special time together, as well as meet other couples who are also striving to build and maintain a happy marriage in today's demanding world.

$100 per couple includes dinner, guest speakers and entertainment.

Please register by May 5, 2010. For more information please contact David and Fatima Borges at 647-227-0697 or e-mail: borgest@sympatico.ca. FAMILIA is an affiliate of Mission Network and sponsored by Regnum Christi. www.missionnetwork.com www.familiacanada.net www.regnumchristi.org.

Mass for the Unborn

Monday, March 22, 2010
St. Anne's Parish, 115 Vodden St. E., Brampton.

Rosary 6:30 p.m. Mass 7:00 p.m. Speaker and homilist: Father Tom Lynch, National Director of Priests for Life Canada. Reception and baby shower for Birthright to follow after the Mass.

For more information please contact St. Anne's Parish at 905-453-1303.

Parish Lenten Mission at St. Dominic’s Parish, Mississauga

March 27-31, 2010
St. Dominic Parish, 625 Atwater Ave., Mississauga.

Join us for St. Dominic’s Parish Mission to be given by Fr. Leo Almazan, OP.  The Mission theme will be: The rituals and spirituality of the Triduum.

Saturday/Sunday (Palm Sunday Weekend) March 27/28 - Homily and Introduction to the Mission at each Mass.

Monday of Holy Week: March 29th - Mission: Session 1: “Holy Thursday”, 7:00 p.m. followed by refreshments at 8:30 p.m.

Tuesday of Holy Week: March 30th -Mass – 6:30 p.m., Mission: Session 2: “Good Friday”, 7:00 p.m. followed by refreshments at 8:30 p.m.

Wednesday of Holy Week: March 31st - Mission: Session 3: “The Easter Vigil”, 7:00 p.m. followed by refreshments at 8:30 p.m.

For more information please contact St. Dominic’s Parish at 905-278-7762.

Taizé Prayer

Please join us at St. Clare's Church, 1118 St. Clair Ave. W. (just east of Dufferin), on Friday, April 9th and every second Friday of the month at 7:30 p.m., as we gather in prayer and meditative reflection in the style of Taizé. 

We will also learn more about this form of prayer, the monastic community of Taizé, and the reason why thousands of young people make their way every week to meet and pray with the brothers in Taizé.

For more information please call 416-654-7087.

Compass Presents...Evangelization in the Media!

Friday, March 26, 2010 - 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Fr. Madden Hall, University of St. Michael's College, Toronto.

Compass, a ministry for Catholic college students, invites you to join us for "Evangelization in the Media" a one day conference examining the role of the media in Christian evangelization. Guest speakers include Archbishop Thomas Collins, broadcaster Michael Coren and Fr. John Bartunek, who will discuss lessons learned while working on the Mel Gibson film, "The Passion of the Christ" and his best selling book, "Inside the Passion". Registration is $5.00 - more information available online at: compass.dev.sa.utoronto.ca.

Items Needed For
The Visitation Mission, Toronto

“Responding with love and compassion, the Sisters and their Co-Workers of Life offer practical and emotional support to pregnant women in need.”

The Sisters of Life opened their first Canadian convent in the Archdiocese of Toronto in August 2007. They are a contemplative/active religious community of women founded in 1991 by Cardinal O'Connor for the protection and enhancement of the sacredness of every human life. They now have a centre to serve pregnant women in downtown Toronto, at St. Catherine of Siena Parish, and are looking to see if parishes may have items they wish to donate for their new centre:

For the Chapel: chapel size pews, tabernacle stand, sanctuary lamp (silver or black wrought iron), ambo, crucifix, candlesticks, credence table and offertory table, chalice, paten and ciborium, celebrant chair, vestments, monstrance, statues of Mary and Joseph, Lectionary and Sacramentary and stained glass windows (1.28m x 1.78m) and (87cm x 1.28m).
For the Offices: crucifixes.

If your parish has any items to donate, please contact Sr. Mary Elizabeth at 416-261-7207 ext. 266. Thank you.

Rose of Sharon Services for Young Mothers
1985-2010 - We’re celebrating 25 years!

April 25, 2010 – 11:00 a.m.
St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic Church, Newmarket.

Rose of Sharon will be celebrating its 25th Anniversary with a mass and luncheon with His Grace Archbishop Thomas Collins.

The event will be taking place at St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic Church located at 17955 Leslie Street in Newmarket. His Grace, Archbishop Thomas Collins will be presiding over the 11:00 a.m. Mass and then making a special presentation in honour of young mothers and their children at the luncheon.

Additional presentations will be taking place along with entertainment and a raffle. Luncheon tickets are $25.00 per person and also available in tables of ten.

Please contact our office at 905-853-5514 to purchase your Anniversary Luncheon Tickets. We hope you will able to join us for this very special celebration!

Exploring Jewish Ethics

Scarboro Missions – 2010 Spring Interfaith Education Program in collaboration with the Canadian Centre for Diversity.

Wednesdays, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Scarboro Missions, 2685 Kingston Road, Scarborough.

April 14 – Jewish Ethics and Family Life. By Rabbi Baruch Frydman-Kohl, Senior Rabbi, Beth Tzedec Congregation, Toronto.

April 21 – Mussar: My Daily Ethical Fitness Program.  By Dr. Rachael Turkienicz, Founder and Executive Director of Rachael’s Centre.

April 28 – March of Remembrance and Hope.  By Carla Wittes, Vice President, Programs, Canadian Centre for Diversity.

May 5 – Tikkun Olam – Repairing the World.  By Avrum Rosensweig, Director of Ve’ahavta, Canadian Humanitarian and Relief Org.

For more information please contact 416-261-7135 ext. 244 or 296. lthorson@scarboromissions.ca or interfaith@scarboromissions.ca.

Poster

Seeds of Hope

A reflection series based on the spiritual writings of
Henri J.M. Nouwen. Befriending Death: Living in the Light of the Resurrection.

Saturday, April 10, 2010
The Gathering Place, 186 Floyd Ave. Toronto. (East of Pape and north of the Danforth.)

Reflection from 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Doors open at 9:00 a.m
Cost: $30 or pay what you can. Please call
905-884-0025 ext.110 or email nouwensociety@nouwen.net to register.

Co-sponsored by the Henri Nouwen Society www.HenriNouwen.org and L'Arche Toronto www.larche.ca. The Gathering Place hosts outreach ministries for L'Arche Toronto.

New Beginnings…

MINI-RENEWAL PRESENTATIONS
1st Tuesday Evening of the Month at 8:00 p.m.
St Bonaventure’s Church (St. Francis Room), 1300 Leslie St. Toronto.
April 13, 2010. “LET’S TALK ABOUT DIVORCE”:  Helping Children Cope.             Speaker: Ms. Liisa Kuuter, M.Sc. ,MFT.
May 4, 2010. ANNULMENT: Healing the Wounds of Divorce. Speaker: Rev. Brian Clough, M.A., J.C.D.

WIDOW/WIDOWER SUPPORT GROUP
March 19 – April 30, 2010
St Bonaventure’s Church, Toronto.
7-Week Session (Friday evenings at 7:30 p.m.) For more information or to register please call 416-921-1163 ext. 2246 or newbegs@archtoronto.org. 

SPECIAL LIVE-IN WEEKEND RETREAT
May 28-30, 2010
Scarboro Missions, 2685 Kingston Road, Scarborough.
Have you suffered the loss of a spouse through death, separation or divorce?
Are you looking for strength to deal with your grief? Consider a WEEKEND of hope and healing. To register please call 416-921-1163 ext. 2246 or newbegs@archtoronto.org.

DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY

April 11, 2010 – 2:00 p.m.
St. Patrick's Parish, Markham.

With Fr. Guenter Petricek. Mass and Devotions will be celebrated at St. Patrick's Parish in Markham, 5633 Hwy. #7, on Sunday afternoon, April 11 at 2:00 p.m. For more information contact parish@stpatrick.on.ca
or 905-294-5955.

“Spring Fling” Dinner/Dance

Saturday May 8, 2010 – 6:00 p.m.
St. Timothy's Parish Hall, Toronto.

The Knights of Columbus at St. Timothy's Council 8782 (21 Leith Hill Road, Toronto, Ontario, M2J 1Y9) is organising a “Spring Fling” Dinner/Dance to celebrate their 25th anniversary in the parish.

Dress: Formal, $25.00 per person. Limited seats available so please book as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

For tickets and information please call Lalit Lobo at 416-494-4227, Gabriel Lobo at 416-493-8721 or Stephen Lewis at 416-499-8705.

The Cardinal Ambrozic Lecture in Bioethics

March 25, 2010 – 7:00 p.m.
Madden Auditorium, Carr Hall, 100 St Joseph Street, University of St Michael’s College.

Science and Religion in Conversation: Seeking the Common Good, presented by Rev. Rob Allore, S.J.

Rev/ Rob Allore, S.J., is a research scientist at the Samuel Lunenfeld Research Institute at Mt. Sinai Hospital. His research activities are focussed on questions pertaining to the genetic regulation of the development of the nervous system. He teaches in the Human Biology program at the University of Toronto and is active at the Newman Centre. The lecture will discuss the evolution of the teaching and will discuss some challenging cases in an effort to clarify some of these questions

Father Allore is a member of the Jesuits in English Canada. He received a BSc (Biology) from the University of Ottawa and a PhD (Immunology) from the University of Toronto.  He studied philosophy and medical ethics at Loyola University in Chicago. During his theology studies (MDiv, STL) at Regis College he developed a special interest in the role of religious voices in the public dialogue on questions of science and technology.

Cardinal Ambrozic was a founding member of the Canadian Catholic Bioethics Institute.

Free event. All are welcome. For more information please contact Bambi Rutledge at the Canadian Catholic Bioethics Institute at 416-926-2335 bioethics.usmc@utoronto.ca.

Theology of the Body for Teens Presentation Workshop

March 27, 2010 and May 29, 2010
St. Bernadette’s Church, 21 Bayly Street E., Ajax.

Learn Presentation And Training Techniques - using the Theology of the Body for Teens and Katrina Zeno’s Theology of the Body from Toddlers to Teens as a basis for the training.  Participants will learn presentation techniques such as how to use visual aids in presentations, how to maintain audience attention, and how to conduct a work group.

This two-day session will allow participants the opportunity to practice these skills with other attendees. Held at St. Bernadette’s Church, 21 Bayly Street East,  Ajax on Saturday, March 27 and Saturday, May 29, 2010 from 9:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Cost: $25 which includes material handouts and a cold lunch.

For more information please contact Rose Heron 905-683-9055 or Jan Noonan 905-420-8696 or email: stbreg@gmail.com or www.godsexandthemeaningoflife.com.   

Church Pews and Organ for Sale

Bayfair Baptist Church in Pickering is undergoing major renovations and subsequently is looking to release their church organ and contemporary oak pews.

All items are in good condition. The organ would cost a donation and the pews are priced at $4/per foot. The pews range in length from 8.5 feet to 20 feet, with the total length of the pews being 800 feet which would seat about 600 people.

If interested or for more information, please contact Bill Paton, Church Administrator, at 416-579-5505.

Employment Workshops at
St. Philip Neri Parish

St. Philip Neri Catholic Church, 2100 Jane Street, Toronto.

St. Philip Neri Church in partnership with Catholic Family Services are offering a series of EMPLOYMENT WORKSHOPS for those who have been laid off and struggling looking for work. These sessions are usually held on Thursdays in our parish at Jane / Wilson.

Please call our office for exact dates and times 416-241-3101. Thank you.

MASSES - MESSE - MISAS
Holy Week - Semana Santa - Settimana Santa

St. Philip Neri Catholic Church, 2100 Jane Street, Toronto.

March 27, 2010
Mass - 5:00 p.m. English - Confession 4:00 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.
Misa - 6:30 p.m. Español - Confesion ½ hora antes de la misa.

March 28, 2010 - Palm Sunday
8:00 a.m., 10:30 a.m. Italiano
9:15 a.m., 12:00 p.m. English
1:30 p.m. Espanol
No 8:00 p.m. Mass

March 29, 30, 31, 2010
7:15 a.m. Italiano
8:00 a.m. English
Missione di Quaresima e Confessione 7:30 p.m.

April 1, 2010 - Holy Thursday
CONFESSIONS 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m. English-Español
9:00 p.m. Italiano

April 2, 2010 - Good Friday
12:00 p.m. Español
3:00 p.m. English
6:00 p.m. Italiano

April 3, 2010 - EASTER VIGIL
7:30 p.m. Italiano
10:30 p.m. English-Español

April 4, 2010 - EASTER
8:00 a.m., 10:30 a.m. Italiano
9:15 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. English
1:30 p.m. Español
No 8:00 p.m. Mass

For more information please call 416-241-3101.

God, Sex and the Meaning of Life Workshop

April 20, 27, May, 4,11 - 4 weeks
St. Dunstan’s Parish, 3150 Danforth Avenue, Scarborough.

GOD, SEX & THE MEANING OF LIFE: a workshop based on John Paul II’s Theology of the Body at St. Dunstan’s Parish, 3150 Danforth Ave, Scarborough. The workshop runs from 7:30 – 9:30 p.m. each evening.  Doors open at 7:00 p.m.  Admission is free; Study Guide is $10.00 (optional). 

For more information please contact Rose Heron 905-683-9055 or Jan Noonan 905-420-8696 or email: stbreg@gmail.com  or go to www.godsexandthemeaningoflife.com. Discover why God created us male and female.  Everyone welcome, bring a friend.