Community Events

Art, Religion, and the Spiritual

Saturday, May 29, 2010 – 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
University of St. Michael's College, 121 St. Joseph Street, Room 400, Muzzo Family Alumni Hall.

A lecture by Rev. Dan Donovan, Professor Emeritus of Theology at St. Michael's College at the University of Toronto. He is a former member of the boards of the Museum of Contemporary Canadian Art, St. Michael's College and OCAD. An avid art collector, he has donated most of his collection of contemporary Canadian art to St. Michael's College, where it is displayed in public spaces for the enjoyment and inspiration of all.

For more information please call 416-926-7260 or email smc.alumniaffairs@utoronto.ca. www.utoronto.ca/stmikes/alum-dev.

St. Boniface School Celebrating 50 Year of Catholic Education

Saturday, May 29, 2010
St. Boniface Parish, 21 Markanna Drive, Scarborough.

Calling all former staff, students and parents of St. Boniface Catholic School. On Saturday, May 29, 2010, St. Boniface Catholic School is celebrating 50 years of Catholic Education. There will be a special Mass at St. Boniface Parish at 11:00 a.m. The parish is located at 21 Markanna Drive in Scarborough. A reception will follow at the school from 12:00 noon - 3:00 p.m.

For more information please contact the school at 416-393-5277.

Theatre Production Lullaby of Broadway

June 4, 5, 11 and 12, 2010 – 7:30 p.m. and June 6 – 2:00 p.m.
Cardinal Carter Academy for the Arts, 36 Greenfield Ave, Toronto.

TCDSB Staff Arts is a non-profit community theatre group is pleased to present the production Lullaby of Broadway. This toe-tapping performance of great Broadway songs includes a mix of solos, duets and chorus numbers from favourite Broadway musicals. Enjoy classic numbers from The Sound of Music, Fiddler on the Roof and My Fair Lady, as well as exciting music from contemporary shows including Les Miserables, Phantom of the Opera and Wicked.

TCDSB Staff Arts is a non-profit community theatre group composed of present and retired staff members of the Toronto Catholic District School Board, including teachers, education assistants, secretaries, child and youth workers, principals, custodians and board administrative staff
Adults $20 Students $15.  For more information please call 416-222-8282 ext. 2787 www.tcdsb.org/staffarts.

30th North America Chinese Catholic Clergy, Religious and Laity Convention

“Chinese Catholics Living in a Changing
Multi-ethnic Society”

June 25 - 28, 2010
Location - four hosting Chinese Catholic parishes in Toronto.

Join Chinese Catholics from across North America to explore faith, formation and the challenges of maintaining Chinese Catholic faith identity and traditions in an ever-more diversifying multicultural society. A secondary stream of discussion will focus specifically on the challenges facing young Chinese people as they grow in faith.

Hosted by the Chinese Pastoral Council of the Archdiocese of Toronto, presenters will include, among others: Fr. T. Fay, SJ; Deacon John Wu; and Dr. Christian Elia, director of the Toronto Office of Catholic Youth. Opening Mass to be celebrated by His Grace, Archbishop Thomas Collins and Closing Mass to be celebrated by Bishop William McGrattan.

The Convention will be conducted in English with simultaneous translation in Chinese. Everyone is welcome to attend. The deadline for registration is
May 25, 2010.

For more information/registration: Visit www.saintagnestsao.org or contact Herbert Au (416-662-8278), Cindy Kwok (905-305-1200) or Peter Chen (416-858-2283).

New Beginnings - Family BBQ Celebration

A dedicated lay program serving the widowed, separated and divorced person

Tuesday, June 8, 2010 – 6:30 p.m.
Scarboro Missions – Upper Parking Lot, 2685 Kingston Road, Toronto.

Only $10.00/person for an evening of food, fun and friends. (No charge for children under 12) Bring your family, bring a friend.

For more information and to RSVP call 416-921-1163 ext. 2246 or email newbegs@archtoronto.org.

Foundations in Parish Nursing Program

Are you a registered nurse who would like to learn more about the exciting field of parish nursing? Consider joining us from July 9-16, 2010 for a new ecumenical formation program being offered at Holy Family Retreat House on beautiful Lake Erie, near Kingsville, Ontario.

For more information visit www.spicf.ca or www.capnm.ca or contact Michelle O'Rourke, Lay Ecclesial Ministry Specialist, Diocese of London, at
1-866-433-2160 ext. 7000261 morourke@rcec.london.on.ca .

Film screening of "The Human Experience"

Friday, May 28, 2010 – 7:00 p.m.
Dante Alighieri Academy High School (60 Playfair Ave, North York--near Dufferin and Lawrence).

Film screening of "The Human Experience" by Grassroots Films, NYC.   Rob Quaglia, School Chaplain of Dante Alighieri H.S. organized this viewing to celebrate their 5th Faith Day. The two film producers will give a Q &A after the screening.

$10 per person.

Marian Conference

May 22-23, 2010 - 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Basilian Marian Shrine of Gratitude, 3100 Weston Road (at Sheppard), Toronto, ON.

Hear inspiring testimonies of those who have responded to the call of God including Dr. Andrew Simone, Wayne Weible, Mark Mallett and others. Holy Mass with Bishop Pearse Lacey and Fr. Basil Cembalista, OSBM.

For tickets and for more information please call 416-251-4245 or check  www.MarianDay.ca.

Silver Anniversary Gala dinner

The Catholic Civil Rights League cordially invites you to our Silver Anniversary Gala dinner:

Thursday, June 10, 2010 - reception 5:30 p.m., dinner 6:30 p.m.
Ellas Banquet Hall, Toronto. 35 Danforth Road, Toronto.

Guest speaker: Rev. Raymond J. De Souza, National Post columnist, freelance journalist and faculty member at Queen’s University.

Presentation of the Archbishop Adam Exner Award for Catholic Excellence in Public Life.

Tickets: $75 each. To reserve your seats, complete and mail this form with your cheque, Visa or Master Card #, or fax it to the League at 416-466-0091.

GET OUT YOUR CLUBS AND GOLF!

Monday, June 7, 2010
Lionhead Golf & Country Club, Brampton.

Friends, Food and Fairway… a combination that can't be beat, all in the spirit of charity.

Help build a stronger, healthier community by participating in the 15th Annual ShareLife Corporate Golf Tournament on Monday June 7th. This year's tourney will be held at our new venue, Lionhead Golf & Country Club in Brampton. You'll enjoy a whole day of fun and fellowship that includes lunch, special give-aways, prizes, auction and a sumptuous dinner.

For more information, visit www.sharelife.org/golf or call 416-934-3400 ext 526.

“I'll follow you Jesus…
ah, where are you going?”

A special retreat for young adults (18-35 yrs) with Fr. Len Altilia, S.J.

June 4 – 6, 2010
Manresa Jesuit Spiritual Renewal Centre, Pickering.

This retreat aims to help younger people learn the skills of discernment in order to assist them in making the important decisions they face in their life and to help them develop the habit of discernment as an ordinary element of their spiritual development.

Suggested offering: $150.00 including meals, accommodation, program and spiritual direction. To register or for more information please contact 905-839-2864 ext. 110 or info@manresa-canada.ca or visit us at www.manresa-canada.ca.

Development and Peace Rep Info Session

Saturday, May 29, 2010
St. Dominic's Parish, Mississauga.

“Solidarity with poor countries that are in the process of development can point towards a solution of the current global crisis” – Pope Benedict XVI, Caritas in Veritate, 2009.

Development and Peace is the international solidarity organization of the Canadian Catholic Church. Help us respond to the call to change the world through Love in Truth! Please Attend the D&P Parish Rep info session on Saturday, May 29th 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., St. Dominic's Parish, Mississauga. Free lunch to follow.

Contact Luke Stocking 416-922-1592 ext. 225 luke.stocking@devp.org to register.

Parish Dinner Celebrating Year of the Priest

St. Philip Neri's CWL invites the whole parish to Dinner with our Capuchins celebrating the Year of the Priest.

Friday, May 28, 2010
St. Philip Neri Parish Hall, North York.

Catered Dinner, $50.00 per person. Tickets on sale at the Parish Office. Extra funds raised to be directed to the Capuchin Burse Fund.

For tickets, call the office at 416-241-3101.
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El CWL de la parroquia de San Felipe Neri invita todos a laCena con los Capuchinos celebrando el Año de los Sacerdotes.

Viernes, 28 de mayo de 2010
San Felipe Neri, North York.

Cena por ordenador, $50.00 por persona. Boletos en venta en la oficina Parroquial.  Extra fondos dirigidos a la Bolsa de Fondos de los Capuchinos.
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Il CWL della parrocchia di S.Filippo Neri vi invita a partecipare alla Cena con i Frati Cappuccini celebrando l'Anno Sacerdotale.

Venerdi, 28 maggio 2010
S.Filippo Neri, North York.

Quota di partecipazione, $50.00 per persona. I fondi raccolti saranno devoluti a favore delle Borse di Studio dei Cappuccini. 

Full-Time Director of Chaplaincy Services

Newman Centre is seeking a full-time director of chaplaincy services to organize, coordinate and implement chaplaincy programs and services during weekdays to serve university students and to promote a Catholic presence at the University of Toronto.

Job requirements:
University Degree in related field (theology, religious studies, philosophy, education, counselling) OR University degree in unrelated field but with a certificate in youth ministry, diocesan lay formation certificate or combined experience and training.
2 years experience in campus ministry or 3 years experience in youth ministry.
Must be a practising Catholic, supported by a pastoral reference from a bishop or priest.
Good organization, planning, time management and decision-making skills.
Flexibility in work scheduling and willingness to adapt to student timetables.
Excellent communication skills and able to relate well with students and young adults.
Skilled in working with current computer applications (MS Office, etc).
Background or experience in marketing, promotion, or advertising an asset.

Interested applicants should submit their résumé and cover letter in MS Word format by Friday, May 21, 2010 to Patrick Douglas by email: coordinator@newmantoronto.com or Fax: 416-596-6920. We thank all applicants, however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.

Concert of Sacred Music

Sunday, May 16, 2010 - 7:00 p.m.
St. Mark's Church, Toronto.

There will be a Concert of Sacred Music at St. Mark's Church, 277 Park Lawn Road, Etobicoke. Free-will offering. Light refreshments afterwards. For more information, please call 416-259-6790.

The Song of Mary…Praying with Our Lady

Four Sundays in May at the 4:30 p.m. Choral Evensong
St. James Anglican Cathedral, King & Church Streets, Toronto.

May 9, 2010 – Magnificat: Mary in Advent. The Rev’d Andrea Budgey.
May 16, 2010 – At the Cross: Mary in Lent. The Rev’d Rylan Montgomery SCP.
May 23, 2010 – In the Upper Room: Mary in Easter. The Rev’d Geoffrey Sangwine.
May 30, 2010 – Mother of the Church: Mary & the Trinity. The Rev’d Lisa Wang

Enter into the mysteries of our faith with the Mother of Jesus.

For more information please contact St. James Anglican Cathedral at 416-364-7865 www.stjamescathedral.on.ca.

Project Rachel - Weekend Retreat

Are you longing to hear Jesus' words of peace and consolation resonate in your heart? Are you still hurting from an abortion experience? We can help. Call 416-629-8264. A weekend retreat for women whose hearts have been broken by abortion: May 28-30, 2010.

Project Rachel - Private and Confidential.

I am in you, and you are in me. John 17:22

Mark Your Calendars – St. John’s Bible

Wednesday, June 16, 2010 -  7:30 p.m.
St. John the Evangelist Parish, in Weston (49 George Street).

St. John’s Parish will host an evening with one of the most remarkable religious treasures of 21st century. Sr. Gill Goulding, C.J. from Regis College will reflect on the topic  “We Never Pray Alone: The Ecclesial Contemplative” as she turns the pages of the Prophets volume of the rare Heritage Edition of the St. John’s Bible, the first complete edition of the Bible to be hand scribed and hand illuminated in over 500 years. See the same monumental book that led His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI to remark recently: “This is a work of art…a great work of art…a work for eternity.”

For a preview of the St. John’s Bible, see www.saintjohnsbible.org.

Did you know that more than 200 people die every year in Canada waiting for the transplants that could have saved their lives?

Canadian Blood Services is inviting you to learn more and speak up to advance organ and tissue donation and transplantation in Canada by registering to participate in a public dialogue on this very important issue.

Saturday, May 29, 2010 - 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Four Points by Sheraton, 6257 Airport Road, Mississauga.

The topic may have personally touched your family or a friend's life; it may be relevant to your work; your community group or service organization might be interested in this issue; or you may simply be a concerned citizen who wants to learn more and make a difference. Regardless of where you are coming from, your input and contributions are needed in this important conversation.

This public dialogue is part of a larger national stakeholder and public engagement initiative to educate, engage, and mobilize individual Canadians and organizations towards the development of a strategic plan to advance organ and tissue donation and transplantation (OTDT) in Canada. The initiative is being led by Canadian Blood Services, a not-for-profit, charitable organization whose mandate is to manage the blood supply for Canadians.

Advance registration is required. To register please contact Debbie White, OTDT-PA Coordinator, Canadian Blood Services, 1800 Alta Vista Drive, Ottawa, ON K1G 4J5. Tel 613-739-2404 debbie.white@blood.ca.

Don't miss this opportunity to share your ideas and contribute to improving OTDT in Canada. Please pass this invitation along to your family, friends and colleagues.

Holy Spirit Novena

May 14, 2010 – 7:00 p.m.
Our Lady of Good Counsel Church, 867 College Street (College west of Ossington).

Our Lady of Good Counsel Caribbean Catholic Church invites all who are interested in preparing for Pentecost 2010 like never before by attending a Holy Spirit Novena.  The novena in honour of the Holy Spirit is the oldest of all novenas since it was first made at the direction of Our Lord Himself when He sent His apostles back to Jerusalem to await the coming of the Holy Spirit on the first of Pentecost.  Addressed to the Third Person of the Blessed Trinity, it is a powerful plea for light, strength and love so sorely needed by every Christian.

Come and bring your loved ones and friends to experience 9 days of prayer, commitment, renewal and growth by participating in Holy Mass, Praise & Worship and Spirited Music.  There will be gifted speakers from both the GTA and the Caribbean.

Please call the Parish Office at 416-534-1145 for more details.

Paulist Ministry Centre - MARK YOUR CALENDARS

Craig Campbell, a Paulist Intern will make two presentations at the Paulist Ministry Centre, located at 830 Bathurst St., Toronto.

Tuesday, June 15, 2010 - 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
" What Catholics Should Know About Islam", Presentation & Group Dialogue,

Tuesday, June 29, 2010 - 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
" Talking Through Walls", Documentary Screening & Group Dialogue,

For more information please contact the Paulist Ministry Centre at 416-534-2326.

150th Anniversary Year of the Ursulines of the Chatham Union

On May 9th, 1860 Mother Xavier LeBihan arrived on the banks of the Thames River in response to several requests from notable citizens of Chatham to open a school.  From this original foundation Ursulines eventually spread across Canada and beyond national borders engaging in a variety of ministries. With the same bold spirit as these pioneer women, Ursuline Sisters today continue to seek out and respond to the needs of the times. 

A series of events are scheduled to take place in Chatham, Ontario, between May and November of this year.  For more details, please visit the Ursuline website at www.ursulines.org.

New Beginnings…for Widowed, Separated and Divorced Persons

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.

SPECIAL LIVE-IN WEEKEND RETREAT
May 28-30, 2010
Scarboro Missions, 2685 Kingston Road, Scarborough.
(Please note that space is Limited)

For enquiries or to Register please call 416-921-1163 ext. 2246,  newbegs@archtoronto.org, or contact Fr. Rudy Volk, Director, at 905-891-3948.

FAITH CONNECTIONS’ THEOLOGY ON TAP 

Monday May 17, 2010 - 7:00 p.m.
The Duke of York Pub, 39 Prince Arthur Ave., Toronto.

Young adults (19-39) are invited to a social evening of thought-provoking discussion on "Risking God: Living the Sacramental Life" with guest Gregory Beath, Office of Formation for Discipleship, Archdiocese of Toronto. Munchies provided, cash bar, come and bring a friend! 

For more information please call 416-222-1426 ext. 276 or visit www.faithconnections.ca – a ministry of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Toronto.

FAITH CONNECTIONS’ HIKE & PRAYER: Doors Open Toronto 

Saturday, May 29, 2010 - 1:30 p.m.
Meeting outside the front entrance of St. Michael’s Cathedral.

Young adults (18-39) are invited to explore the architecture Toronto has to offer and reflect on it through prayer. Come and bring friends!  

For more information please call 416-222-1426 ext. 276 or visit www.faithconnections.ca – a ministry of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Toronto.

FAITH CONNECTIONS’ 5 YEAR
ANNIVERSARY PARTY 

Thursday, June 3, 2010 - 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Morrow Park’s Mary Lounge, 3377 Bayview Ave, Toronto.

Come celebrate! We have been blessed with 5 years of wonderful connections with young adults (18-39) Refreshments will be served – come and bring friends! 

RSVP appreciated: call 416-222-1426 ext. 276 or visit www.faithconnections.ca – a ministry of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Toronto.