Seeds of Hope

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

Saturday, May 24, 2008.
Dayspring Chapel at L'Arche Daybreak, 11339 Yonge Street, Richmond Hill.

“Art As Prayer, Prayer As Art”
Facilitated by Jacquie Boughner and Carl MacMillan.

Registration and Coffee: 9:00 a.m.
Reflection from 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Please call or e-mail to pre-register:
905-884-0025 ext.110, toll-free: 1-866-226-2158 ext. 110. nouwensociety@nouwen.net www.HenriNouwen.org/events.

Sponsored by L'Arche Daybreak and the Henri Nouwen Society.

Cost: $30 or pay what you can. (cash or cheque at the door) Books, media, candles and pottery on sale after the reflection.

Parish Looking for a Pastoral Associate

St. Joseph Parish, a large parish located in Mississauga, is currently seeking an individual to fill the position of Pastoral Associate - youth and campus ministry.

The Incumbent will be responsible for the coordination and delivery of a parish based youth ministry programme as well as assisting the pastor in establishing a vibrant youth ministry programme at the University of Toronto – Mississauga.

Applications, including covering letter and resume, using Word, should be emailed to the attention of Rev. Marc-Andre Campbell, Pastor, at stjos.miss.on@sympatico.ca, no later than May 26, 2008.

A detailed job description is available from the parish office at 905-826-2766, or on the Archdiocese of Toronto website, under Human Resources.

Lectio Divina with
His Grace, Archbishop Thomas Collins

All are welcome to join Archbishop Thomas Collins for Lectio Divina.

Sunday, June 8, 2008.
St. Michael's Cathedral, 65 Bond Street, Toronto.

Vespers are at 7:00 p.m., followed by the Lectio Divina from 7:30 p.m. to 8:15 p.m.

This month's scripture passage: Matthew 7:13-28. Please join us for this personal encounter with God through Scripture.

This Sacred reading provides an opportunity to read aloud the Word of God taking time to pause, reflect and pray together. In the coming year, we will encounter Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount, summarizing the foundation of Christian life.

Mp3 audio podcast and video posted on YouTube of Archbishop Collins' previous Lectio Divina are available at www.archtoronto.org. The Lectio Divina is also broadcast on Salt + Light Television. Visit www.saltandlighttv.org for more information.

Rodgers Concord 760 Organ
St. Patrick's Parish, Markham.

Includes a full complement of speaker cabinets, two P32 bass cabinets plus an acoustical reverberation unit with two dedicated speakers.

It has factory-installed Midi. With careful voicing, it can be quite pipe-like in sound. It was also designed to accept several ranks of pipes.

This was among the last of the analog organs built by Rodgers and is regarded as among their best. The instrument will require some modest speaker work. The purchaser will be put in touch with a qualified technician.

Visit www.stpatrick.on.ca or call Bill Targett for more details 416-471-8384 or 905-294-3722.

Project Isiolo – Two Upcoming Events

MaterCare International invites you to join them for two evenings with Bishop Anthony Mukobo, Bishop of Isiolo, Kenya and Dr. Robert Walley, MaterCare International's Founder and Executive Director.

Bishop Mukobo, Bishop of Isiolo, Kenya has gracefully accepted an invitation from MaterCare International to travel to Canada to support Project Isiolo, developed by Dr. Robert Walley and Bishop Luigi Locati in 2005 to help with the growing maternal mortality and morbidity problem in his Diocese. Bishop Mukobo replaced Bishop Locati in 2005 after Locati was murdered. In 2006, Dr. Walley met with Bishop Mukobo who pledged his support for Project Isiolo.

Making Motherhood Safe
May 21, 2008 – 7:00 p.m.
John Paul II Polish Cultural Centre, 4300 Cawthra Road, Mississauga, Ontario.
For more information, contact Mrs. Kay Newbold 905-793-9637 or email kayen@rogers.com.

3rd Annual “Project Isiolo” Gala
May 23, 2008 – 6:30 p.m.
The Jewel Banquet Hall, 55 Sovereign Court, Woodbridge, Ontario.
For tickets to the Gala, contact Mrs. Florida Brienza 416-436-7868 or email fgbrienza@gmail.com.

On November 8, 1908, 100 years ago this year, Archbishop Fergus McEvay gave to the Italian community its first church under the title Our Lady of Mount Carmel.

Some of the highlights of this centenary celebration are as follows:

• May 19, 2008 - Pilgrimage to Marylake.
• June 29, 2008 - Pilgrimage to Midland, with Apostolic Nuncio, Luigi Ventura, presiding the Eucharistic Liturgy.
• July 16, 2008 - Mass at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church.
• October 26, 2008 - Concert of classical music by Coro San Marco at St. David's Church.
• November 3, 2008 - Memorial Mass for all the deceased priests, nuns, and laypeople of this past centenary at St. Jane Frances Church.
• November 4, 5, 6, 2008 - Lectures on St. Paul by Rev. Claudio Bottini, O.F.M., professor at “Studio Biblico Francescano”, Jerusalem.
• November 9, 2008 - Solemn Mass with Archbishop Thomas Collins at Immaculate Conception Church, Woodbridge, followed by a Gala Dinner at La Riviera Banquet Hall.

For more information please call Immaculate Conception Parish at 905-856-2205 or St. Jane Frances at 416-741-1463.

We Remember, We Believe is a history of Toronto's Catholic Separate School Boards from 1841 to 1997. Written by Robert Dixon, noted educator and student of history, the book sets out the sequence of events that lead to the establishment of one publicly-funded Catholic education system. It is a tribute to the significant contributions and sacrifices of the Archdiocese of Toronto, numerous religious orders and the Catholic lay community which allowed Catholic schools to not only survive but thrive in Ontario.

To order a copy, contact the Board at 416-222-8282 Ext. 2162 or on-line at www.tcdsb.org

Sunday, June 1, 2008.
St. Norbert's Church, North York.

12:00 Noon Mass will be celebrated by Bishop John Boissonneau followed by a 2:00 p.m. luncheon at Montecassino, located at 3710 Chesswood Drive.

Tickets are $65.00 p/p and can be ordered through the office. For more information or to order tickets, please call Lenny at 416-636-0213.

Miscellaneous Items Available

The Sisters of St. Joseph of Toronto have several items available that would be suitable for a church or chapel.

• A large contemporary altar in light coloured wood including a marble altar stone measuring 74.25" long x 25.75 " wide and 32" high suitable for a school chapel.
• A 10 foot Corpus by Artist Donald De Lue. This plaster maquette is crated for safe transport. The original Corpus hangs in Morrow Park Chapel.
• A framed oil painting of Jesus with crown of thorns painted by Sr. Mary of Lourdes Mahoney, measuring 32" x 37", is also available.

If interested, please contact Amanda Garrett at the Sisters of St. Joseph 416-250-3115.

Tune into Salt + Light Television from May 28-30 for exclusive coverage of the Catholic Media Convention in Toronto, featuring keynote addresses from Margaret Somerville, Cardinal Marc Ouellet and Fr. Federico Lombardi, S.J.

May Programming Highlights:

May 11th at 9:00 p.m.
Pope Benedict in the USA: A Look Back

May 18th at 8:00 p.m.
Love is a Choice: The Life of St. Gianna Beretta Molla

May 18th at 9:00 p.m.
Broadcast of Archbishop Collins' May 11th Lectio Divina

Math 25th at 8:00 p.m.
Mother Teresa: In the Name of God's Poor (Movie Feature)

Now you can watch Salt + Light live online! Visit saltandlighttv.org.