Community Events

Join the Catholic Community at
Dundas Square - “St. Paul in the Square”

THIS SUNDAY, May 17, 2009 - 3:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Dundas Square (Yonge and Dundas).

All are welcome!

Join us on Sunday, May 17, 2009 for “St. Paul in the Square”, a celebration of music and prayer in downtown Toronto. Featuring renowned contemporary Christian artist, Matt Maher, Lectio Divina with Archbishop Collins and other great Catholic performers.

Visit www.archtoronto.org for more details on this very special gathering.

CALLING ALL LAITY

Institute of Theology of St. Augustine's Seminary

Applications are now being accepted for the Master of Religious Education, Master of Theological Studies, Diploma in Lay Ministry and Diploma in Theological Studies.

Classes are conducted in Aurora, downtown Toronto, and at St. Augustine's Seminary on weeknights, Saturdays, during the month of July, and online.

There are course reductions available for teachers who have the required qualifications. Degrees are recognized by the OCT and QECO.

For further information, go to the website at www.staugustines.on.ca. Click on “Academic”. Click on “Institute of Theology”.

Interested applicants can email ioftsas@rogers.com or call 416-261-7207 ext. 235.

MARIAPOLIS – Annual Summer Gathering of the Focolare Movement

June 25-28, 2009
Trent University, Peterborough, Ontario.

You are invited to the annual summer gathering of the Focolare Movement which offers everyone an opportunity to come together and experience living the Gospel message of mutual love. Along with reflections on the theme “Love Generates Wisdom”, the program includes the sharing of life experiences, workshops, sports, singing and more. A special program for children is provided.

For more information, please contact 416-223-2591 or 416-250-6606.

Seeds of Hope

A reflection series based on the spiritual writings of Henri J.M. Nouwen.

Saturday, May 23, 2009
Dayspring Chapel at L'Arche Daybreak, 11339 Yonge Street, Richmond Hill, at Devonsleigh Blvd. 5 km North of Major Mackenzie Drive.

“Prayer: Living in the Heart of God” facilitated by Mary Bastedo and Michael Hryniuk. Registration and Coffee: 9:00 a.m., reflection from 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Please call or email to reserve a place. 905-884-0025, ext.110 or toll-free 1-866-226-2158, ext.110 nouwensociety@nouwen.net www.HenriNouwen.org.

Cost: $30 or pay what you can. (cash or cheque at the door). Daybreak Books & Media will be open after the reflection.

“The Catholic University in the 21st Century”
2009 Spring Reunion Special Lecture

Saturday, May 30, 2009 - 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
University of St. Michael's College, Charbonnel Lounge, 81 St. Mary Street, Toronto.

The University of St. Michael's College, in the University of Toronto, presents a Special 2009 Spring Reunion Lecture, by His Grace Thomas Collins, Archbishop of Toronto and the Chancellor of the University of St. Michael's College, on “The Catholic University in the 21st Century”.

Everyone is welcome. Reception to follow.

R.S.V.P. to 416-926-2255 before May 22, 2009. For more information, please call 416-926-7260, or email smc.alumniaffairs@utoronto.ca.

Theology of the Body: Discovering the Master Plan for Your Life

Friday, October 16 - 7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Saturday, October 17 - 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Canada Christian College, 50 Gervais Drive, Toronto, Ontario (Don Mills Rd. & Eglinton Ave.).

God, Sex and the Meaning of Life Ministry in partnership with the Natural Family Planning Association will host a public presentation by Christopher West on Pope John Paul II's "Theology of Body". All are welcome.

Doors open 6:00 p.m. on Friday for registration and on Saturday at 7:00 a.m. Music for the event is by Critical Mass - www.CatholicRock.com.  Archbishop Thomas Collins will be celebrating Mass Saturday morning.

Registration is $30.00 before July 1 and $40.00 after. (this includes course material) Register on our website click here or by email to stbreg@gmail.com or by phone at 416-481-5465. (NFP Office).

Don't miss out! Be part of the New Evangelization!

St. Clare's Masquerade Ball

Friday, June 12, 2009
LaContessa Banquet Hall, 69 Milvan Street, Toronto.

Join us for the event of the year! Participate in our silent auction, balloon pops, and so much more! The event is formal attire.

Tickets are $100 per person (adults 18 years and up) and include a masquerade mask, open bar, hors d'oeuvres, dinner, and entertainment. Fr. Ernesto DeCiccio will be on hand to say farewell before he moves to his new parish.

For tickets, please call Dina at 416-654-7087. Also, tickets will be on sale at St. Clare's Parish (Dufferin and St. Clair) at the office and are selling quickly.
Proceeds will be going to the St. Clare Campaign Building Fund.

ShareLife 14th Annual Golf Tournament

Wednesday, June 10, 2009
Deer Creek Golf & Banquet Facility: 2700 Audley Road, Ajax.

Calling All Golfers!

ShareLife's 14th Annual Golf Tournament will soon be here for all you golf lovers! Join us on Wednesday, June 10 at Deer Creek Golf and Banquet Facility for a day filled with fun, great food, and networking with Canada's top business leaders, all while supporting a good cause.

Last year ShareLife helped nearly a quarter of a million people in need and with your participation, we can reach even more. We welcome you to take part as individuals or as corporate representatives. Furthermore, if you would like to promote your company's products or services, you can donate gift baskets or gift certificates to our Silent Auction.

For more information on how to be a part of a day of good deeds and great fun, please visit www.sharelife.org/corporate/golf.html or contact Candace Pio at 416-934-3400 ext. 540. So dust off those golf clubs and we'll see you on the greens!

25th Annual Rosary Sunday

September 20, 2009 – 12:00 noon onwards
Martyrs' Shrine, Midland, Ontario.

The day will start out with an outdoor Mass celebrated, at the Polish Altar, by Rev. Alex Kirsten, S.J., Director of the Shrine. After Mass, at 2:00 p.m., a procession with the Blessed Sacrament followed by the Living Rosary, with Homily preached by Archbishop Thomas Collins, and Benediction at the Papal Altar.

 Bring your rosary, family, lawn chair and blanket.
 Bring your group's banner and join in the procession.
 Bring your voice and sing Marian Hymns with the choir.
 Bring your lunch and enjoy a picnic, then take time to visit Canada's National Shrine to the Canadian Martyrs.

For more information, please call 705-435-3406, 705-428-3540 or email rosary-Sunday@rogers.com.

Year of St. Paul Icon at St. Cecilia's Parish

May 21 – 24, 2009

Thursday - Votive Mass of St. Paul at 7:00 p.m. followed by a DVD presentation.
Friday - Concert in honour of St. Paul at 7:30 p.m., followed by light refreshments.
Saturday - Eucharistic Adoration 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. and 3:00 - 4:30 p.m.

For more information please call St. Cecilia's rectory at 416-769-8163.

Church Organ for Sale

The Parish of St. Joseph's in Stevensville, Ontario, has an over-sized church organ that must be sold. This Viscount Prestige organ from Italy is a beautiful instrument that needs a home and a competent organist to give justice to the great power it has for delivering quality music for worship.

New, this organ would cost $24,000. Asking price is $16,500 but will consider any just and fair offer.

For further information please contact Rev. Ron Mahon, C.PP.S., at 905-382-3826 or stjoseph2008@cogeco.ca.

Carmelite Saints teach us the way to put the Word of God into Action

The Centre for Teresian Carmelite Education and Spirituality presents a series of talks at Our Lady of Fatima Parish, 3170 St. Clair Ave. E. (N./E. corner of Victoria Park and St. Clair), in the church hall, on the following dates:

June 14 – A Call to Holiness
September 13 – Praise & Joy (St. Teresa of Los Andes & Bl. Elizabeth of the Trinity)
October 4 – The Little Way to Holiness (St. Therese of Lisieux)
October 25 – The Way of Perfection (St. Teresa of Avila)

All sessions begin at 6:00 p.m. Admission Free. No need to register. Coffee served.

For more information, please call the OCDS Secretariat office at 905-989-1524, or email ocds.secretariat.ca@sympatico.ca.