Community Events

LIFETEEN Mass and
Presentation by Mark Tiller

St. Paul's First Letter to the Christians in Corinth - 1 Corinthians in its entirety.

Sunday, November 9, 2008
St. Paul the Apostle Church, 190 King Street St. S., Alliston.

LIFETEEN Mass at 6:00 p.m. followed by a 7:30 p.m. feature presentation by Mark Tiller.

Mark Tiller is a talented dramatist. Within moments of his stepping on stage you are transported back to the Apostle Paul's time. You start to feel like a member of the Corinth congregation, hungry for Paul's words on how we were to live together as a faith community.

St. Paul the Apostle Church in Alliston has been designated as one of the pilgrimage sites in our diocese for the Jubilee Year of St. Paul, where a plenary indulgence may be granted in the canonically prescribed manner.

Cost of admission is $10.00 for adults. Students are free. This is a fund raiser for our youth ministry, LIFETEEN & The Edge Programs.

Eucharistic Gathering In celebration of
St. Leo's Parish 100th Anniversary

Mass and Social Gathering.

Sunday, November 16, 2008 - Mass 11:30 a.m.
St. Leo's Parish, 277 Royal York Road, Toronto.

Fr. Francis Giordano Carpinelli, Pastor, and the parish community invite you to participate in the inaugural Eucharistic Gathering of our year of thanksgiving in celebration of our 100th Anniversary.

Refreshments and social gathering after Mass St. Leo's School gym. For more information please call 416-251-1109.

Celebrating the Richness of Humanae Vitae:
A Buried Treasure: The Church's Teaching
on Sexuality and Marriage

Saturday, November 15, 2008
University of St. Michael's College, Sam Sorbara Auditorium, Brennan Hall at 81 St. Mary St., Toronto.

It will be an exciting day as there will be a number of interesting speakers; Archbishop Prendergast will speak on Humanae Vitae giving a historical overview and explanation of what it means, Cale Clarke will speak on the Theology of the Body, Mark Mallett, a musician will give an inspiring testimonial mixed with inspirational music, Dr Maria Kraw will offer a medical perspective of the biological effects of medical contraception, Fr. Tom Lynch will explain the relevance of Humanae Vitae in our time. There will also be some witness couples who follow Humanae Vitae and at the conclusion there will be a Mass celebrated by Archbishop Collins.

Registration starts at 8:00 a.m. Cost is $5.00 – Lunch $8.00 for those who preregister or bring your own lunch. Email humanaevitae40@gmail.com for tickets.

Lectio Divina – A Year With St. Paul

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

Sunday, November 9, 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: Romans 8:18-39. 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.

Christmas Bazaar and Afternoon Tea Room

Saturday, December 13, 2008 - 11:00 a.m.– 4:30 p.m. 25 Augusta Avenue, Toronto. Rear Building.

“Behold, I bring you tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.”

St. Felix Centre, in downtown Toronto, provides programs that help homeless, low income and new immigrant families in the Queen/Spadina area. A hot lunch is provided to 100 adults daily.

The After School Program, runs entirely by volunteers, gives 60 children a safe place to go, help with homework and reading, a good snack and lots of fun time. Fuel For School provides 40 children with a hot breakfast and packed lunch.

Afternoon Tea Room (from 1:00 – 4:30 p.m., tickets $10)

Donations of items for the bazaar, baked goods etc. are always needed St. Felix Centre provides tax receipts for financial donations.

Please call 416-203-1624 to make a donation, get more information, or buy a ticket for the Tea.

The Liturgica Seminar at T.S.T.

Hosted by the Faculty of Theology at the University of St. Michael's College, promotes discussion on a wide variety of topics in the study of liturgy. Liturgical studies constitutes a significant and growing program at TST and we would like to continue nurturing it.

Enquiries and paper proposals are welcome tst.liturgy.seminar@gmail.com.

Wednesday, December 3, 2008 - 3:15 - 4:15 p.m.
The Faculty of Theology at the University of St. Michael's College.
Liturgical Reform in Contemporary Judaism: Is it Necessary? Does it Work?
By Rabbi Dow Marmur, PhD (Senior Rabbi of Holy Blossom, Toronto).

Scarboro Missions 2008 Advent
Christian Mediation Series

Wednesdays - 7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Scarboro Missions, 2685 Kingston Road, (corner Brimley/Kingston)

November 26 - John Main Christian Meditation
by Scarboro Missions Meditation Community of 25 years.

December 3 - Praying with St. Augustine
by Fr. Larry Clark, member Augustinian Order and Pastor of St. Brigid's Parish, Toronto.

December 10 - Praying with Julian of Norwich
by Nada Conic – lecturer University of Toronto and spiritual counsellor at Manresa.

December 17 - Prayer of the Heart
by Peter McKenna, S.C.J. and Kathy Murtha, Director, Scarboro Missions, Mission Centre.

For more information please call 416-261-7135 ext. 266 or email terryg@scarboromissions.ca www.scarboromissions.ca.

Global phenomenon - The Priests
Release Iconic Debut Album

The Priests are Father Eugene O'Hagan, Father Martin O'Hagan and Father David Delargy; three practicing Roman Catholic Priests from Northern Ireland who grew up singing together while studying for the priesthood, and all joined by their shared faith and passion for music. Their debut album will be released November 18, 2008. Look for it in local retail outlets.

Uniquely for a debut album The Priests is being released simultaneously in more then 30 countries, including mainland Europe, USA, Argentina and the Philippines, fulfilling an unprecedented global demand. Additionally, the three have stipulated that a percentage of the proceeds from record sales will go to a charity or charities of their choice.

Featuring a collection of spiritually inspired tracks such as Pie Jesu, Ave Maria, Panis Angelicus as well as great classical arias and traditional Irish tracks and blessings, the album showcases the passion and exquisite harmonies of The Priests.

New Beginnings…

New Beginnings Weekend Retreat
November 14, 15 & 16, 2008
Scarboro Missions, 2685 Kingston Road, Scarborough.
Finding closure and starting a new chapter in life is easier if one draws strength from one's own spirituality.

For more information, please contact New Beginnings at 416-921-1163 ext. 2246.

Employment Opportunity

Full-time coordinator for the Justice, Peace and Integrity of Creation Office of the Sisters of the Congregation of Notre Dame, Visitation Province, Canada.

For information on the concerns addressed by the Office, visit: www.jpic-visitation.org/about/mission. Required is a university degree in Theology, Social Sciences or equivalent studies. The office will be located in a city where CND Sisters live.

For job description and information, please contact Sister Ann Marie Fortin, cnd, by email at: amfortin@cnd-m.com.

Gregorian Chant at Holy Cross Parish

Gregorian Chant and traditional Church music are practiced most Thursdays at 7:45 p.m. at Holy Cross Church, 291 Cosburn Ave., for those interested in forming a Latin Mass choir, and for those who just want to sing.

Participants will have opportunity to sing for Masses on a variety of occasions. Sponsored by the Priestly Fraternity of St. Peter. For more information call 416-421-5225 or www.fssptoronto.com.

Kolbe Eucharistic Mini-Retreat

Saturday, December 6, 2008
St. Brigid's Parish, Toronto.

The Kolbe Eucharistic Apostolate invites you to come and adore the Lord at a special KOLBE EUCHARISTIC MINI-RETREAT at St. Brigid's Church, 300 Wolverleigh Blvd. from 2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Most Rev. Thomas Collins, Archbishop of Toronto, will give a special talk on “Discipleship” and there will be Eucharistic adoration throughout the afternoon. All are welcome to attend this special event.

For more information call Kolbe Eucharistic Apostolate 416-425-0189 or see www.kolbeapostolate.com.

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

Saturday, November 22, 2008 - 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Dayspring Chapel at L’Arche Daybreak, 11339 Yonge Street, Richmond Hill.

“Called By Love”
Facilitated by Sr. Sue Mosteller and Joe Egan
Cost:  $30 or pay what you can.

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/press/events
Sponsored by L’Arche Daybreak and the Henri Nouwen Society.  Books, media, candles and pottery on sale after the reflection.

Stewardship by the Book

Whether your parish is preparing to launch a formal stewardship plan, nurturing an earlier stewardship effort, trying to increase awareness of the link between discipleship and stewardship, dropping Stewardship By The Book - Bulletin Bits Based on the Sunday Readings by Sharon Hueckel into the bulletin each week is one fairly painless way to work at stewardship education.

This resource is now available as a free download at the website of Our Sunday Visitor, the publisher. Either go to www.osv.com and choose the offering envelopes tab or go straight to www.osvenvelopes.com.

This is an American publication. So please note, there are a few Sundays in the year when the readings differ from the Canadian Lectionary.

The Icon of St. Paul

The Icon of St. Paul will be at St. Timothy Catholic Church from:

November 13 - November 17, 2008.

 Thursday, November 13, during the day - Teachings with our 3 elementary schools.
 Thursday, November 13 at 7:00 p.m. - Mass with Prayers for Healing.
 Friday, November 14, after the 7:00 p.m. Mass - Worship with the Icon.

Everyone is welcome to come and pray with the Icon on Saturday and Sunday.

Annual 2008-2009 Scarboro Missions Lecture

"Evangelizing and the Commitment to Social Justice" by Most Rev. Claude Champagne, O.M.I., Auxiliary Bishop of Halifax.

Saturday, November 22, 2008 - 10:00 a.m.
Scarboro Missions, 2685 Kingston Rd., Scarborough.

For more information please contact Eula at 416-261-7135 ext 227 gcouncil@scarboromissions.ca.

Letters of St. Paul Reading Group
(For the Year of St. Paul)

Every 2nd Friday of the Month, 7:15 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Newman Centre Chapel (U of T campus).

Please join us as we read and pray the letters of St. Paul together (in response to Pope Benedict XVI's proclamation of the year of St. Paul - June 28/08- June 29/09).

We will look at the context, the content and the applicable message of the letters to our lives. Like St. Paul, our aim is to combine study and prayer so as to live out in our daily lives - "Christ Crucified".

Join us every month or as often as you can.

All are welcome anytime!

For further information please contact Maria at agovinomaria@hotmail.com or John at jspano@yorku.ca.

Celebrating the Richness of Humanae Vitae:  A Buried Treasure

The Church’s Teaching on sexuality and marriage.

Saturday, November 15, 2008 – 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
University of St. Michael’s College, Sam Sorbara Auditorium, Brennan Hall,
81 St. Mary Street, Toronto.

Celebrating the 40th Anniversary of Humanae Vitae.  With a talk on Humanae Vitae by Archbishop Prendergast, Theology of the Body by Cale Clarke, Music by Mark Mallet, medical perspective by Dr. Maria Kraw, and a talk on the relevance in our time by Rev. Tom Lynch.  Archbishop Collins will be main celebrant of the closing Mass and will give the homily.  Reconciliation available from 12:00 noon – 5:00 p.m.

Tickets $5.00 in advance or at the door.  For more information please call 905-427-6137 or email humanaevitae40@gmail.com. 

LIFETEEN Sponsored Matt Maher Concert

November 21, 2008 – 7:00 p.m.
St. Aloysius Gonzaga Catholic High School, Mississauga. (SW Corner of Erin Centre Boulevard and Glen Erin Drive)

Sponsored by LIFETEEN and Merciful Redeemer Parish in Mississauga.
Tickets are $15. Everyone welcome – first come basis at the door. Please rsvp your intent to join us with expected numbers. Some advance tickets available for out of town groups.

For more info on Matt see www.mattmahermusic.com/bio.php.

This is the kick-off for the first international LIFETEEN Conference outside the U.S.

For more info on the conference visit www.lifeteen.com.

Good Shepherd Ministries Needs Volunteers!

We are a charitable multi-service agency offering services to the homeless and disadvantaged. Individual and volunteer groups are needed to sort generous donations of non-perishable food items used to prepare an estimated 900 meals and snacks daily.

Shifts between 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Weekdays & Weekends
Good Shepherd Centre
412 Queen Street East (Queen/Parliament)

For more information please contact Kanwaljeet Biln at 416-869-3619 ext. 262.

Providence Healthcare Needs You!

Retired, Senior, or available weekdays/weekends? Providence Healthcare is looking for volunteers to assist with customer service duties in our retail stores.

Positions to be filled: Cashiers, Buyers, Bookkeepers, Merchandisers, Stock Clerks. For information about these volunteer opportunities call 416-285-3749.

Providence Healthcare is located at 3276 St. Clair Avenue E., (Warden/St. Clair). www.providence.on.ca.

Mississauga Choral Society and Sinfonia Mississauga

Presents:
G.F. HANDEL MESSIAH
Conducted by Mervin Fick

Sunday, December 7, 2008 - 3:00 p.m.
St. Dominic's Church, 625 Atwater Avenue, Mississauga. (Cawthra & Q.E.W.)

For tickets please contact the LAC Box Office at 905-306-6000 or St. Dominic's parish at 905-278-7762. Tickets $15-$35.