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.

Lenten Holy Hour at Regis College

Every Monday during the Season of Lent – 12 Noon.
Regis College, St. Joseph Chapel, 100 Wellesley Street West, Toronto.

Regis College Jesuit Community invites you to join them for a Lenten Holy Hour.  All are welcome.

For more information please see www.regiscollege.ca

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.

What's So Special About the Gospel of...

A series of four free lectures presented by St. Basil's Parish, Toronto, and St. Mike's Continuing Education. Scheduled are the following:

Tuesday, March 9, 2010 - 7:00 p.m.
"The Gospel of Luke, Scribe of the Gentleness of Christ". (Rev. Thomas Rosica, csb, CEO Salt & Light Television Network, Lecturer New Testament, Toronto School of Theology)

Tuesday, May 11, 2010 - 7:00 p.m.
"The Gospel of John: John, the Beloved Disciple"
New perspectives on his gospel, his community and his vision. (Rev. Thomas Rosica, csb, CEO Salt & Light Television Network, Lecturer New Testament, Toronto School of Theology)

All lectures takes place at St. Basil's Parish Hall, 50 St. Joseph St. Lectures begin at 7:00 p.m. with refreshments to follow. There is no charge but reservations are required. Call 416-926-7110 to reserve.

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

ASHES TO EASTER

The Paulist Center is offering a two evening Lenten retreat. Ted Schmidt is the presenter and facilitator. These evenings will discuss scriptural and theological understandings of Lent. These sessions will help you in your Lenten spiritual journey. The presentations are on Wednesday, March 10 and Wednesday, March 24 at 7:00 p.m.

For more information please call the Centre at 416-534-2326.

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.

J.S. Bach:  St. Matthew Passion
Saturday, March 20, 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 look at and to listen to this masterpiece telling the story and meaninf of the Crucixion of Christ. Instructor: Rick Phillips. www.utoronto.ca/stmikes

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


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.

Redemptorist Come and See
Vocation Retreat

March 26-28, 2010
Toronto, Ontario.

Come and discern our way of life as Redemptorist Priests and Brothers! Attend a Vocation Come and See Retreat! For more information, contact Fr. Santo Arrigo C.Ss.R. at 416-593-6520 or vocations@redemptorists.ca.

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.

3 Day Live-In Lenten Retreat

March 13 - 15, 2010

Reflect the Glory of the Lord (For singles and married couples)
A Light to the nations (For youth)

Allow the Word and the Holy Spirit to transform you. Explore and experience the fullness of your Catholic faith. Celebrate, sing and praise the Lord. Dynamic speakers, daily Mass, adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, Rosary, healing prayer, confession.

For registration and more information please call 905-789-9909, email gethsemaneministries@yahoo.ca or see www.gethsemaneministries.com.

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

“LET US GO UP TO JERUSALEM"

March 13 – 17, 2010
St. Francis of Assisi Parish, Mississauga.

A Parish Lenten Mission with Fr. Thomas Rosica, C.S.B. at St. Francis of Assisi Parish, 2473 Thorn Lodge Dr., Mississauga.

Fr. Rosica, C.S.B. is a noted Scripture scholar, author and speaker, and is the CEO of the Salt and Light Catholic Television Network in Canada.

The Lenten Mission will be as follows: Sat. & Sun., March 13 & 14, 2010: Fr. Rosica will preach at all Masses. Mon., Tues. & Wed., March 15, 16 & 17, 2010 Mass will be celebrated at 7:30 p.m. with Fr. Rosica preaching at each Mass.  Evening Prayer at 7:00 p.m.

A Parish Lenten Reconciliation Service will take place on Thursday, March 18th at 7:00 p.m.

Please see our website:  www.st-francisofassisi.ca for more information.

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.

OCY Young Adult Passion Play Pilgrimage

The Office of Catholic Youth is inviting young adults aged 18-35 to join them in a pilgrimage to Oberammergau, Germany for the once-a-decade Passion Play June 8-14, 2010.

All information may be found online at www.ocytoronto.org.

God, Sex and the Meaning of Life Workshop

March 13, 2010 - Full day workshop
Holy Martyrs of Japan Parish, Bradford.

Based on John Paul II’s Theology of the Body.  Workshop to be held at Holy Martyrs of Japan Parish, Bradford, from 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Doors open at 9:15.  Admission is Free (lunch is provided) Study Guide is $10.00 (optional). Discover why God created us male and female.  Everyone welcome, bring a friend.

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.   

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.   

40 Days for Life Toronto - Mid-Point Mass

Monday, March 8, 2010 – 7:00 p.m.
St. Charles Borromeo Church, Toronto.

The Mass will be celebrated by Archbishop Thomas Collins at St. Charles Borromeo Church, 811 Lawrence Ave. W. (corner of Lawrence  and Dufferin) followed by  a reception in the Church Hall.

For more information contact Nicole Campbell at Campaign Life Coalition 416-204-9749 or see www.40daysforlife.com/toronto  email: 40daystoronto@gmail.com.

REDEEMER HOUSE EVENTS

March 23, 2010. “Making Your Voice Known: Let the Church Speak!” Redeemer House, Toronto. 7:00 p.m. The People of God, the Church, is made up of you and me. Bring your voice, your questions and concerns for your life and your journey of faith.

For more information about events at Redeemer House, contact Fr. Santo Arrigo C.Ss.R. 416-593-6520 or vocations@redemptorists.ca.

Ongoing Theological Formation in
Religious Life

Wednesday, March 10, 2010 – 1:30 p.m.
95 St. Joseph Street, Toronto.

The President, Dean, faculty, staff and students of the Faculty of Theology at the University of St. Michael’s College cordially invite you to Mass and a panel discussion.

Mass celebrated in the Cardinal Flahiff Basilian Centre Chapel by Most Reverend Thomas Collins and a panel discussion to follow, in the Elliot B. Allen Student Common Room, that will explore way by which the Faculty of Theology might support lifelong learning in rapidly changing contexts.

Please RSVP by email by March 2, 2010 to allen.croxall@utoronto.ca.

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.