Archdiocese of Toronto - Clergy Appointments & Community Events

Clergy Appointments November 9, 2007

PASTOR Rev. Gabriel Arulnesan St. Joseph's Parish, Toronto/ Our Lady of Good Health Parish, Toronto Rev. Jacek Wesolowski, S.Ch. St. Hedwig's Parish, Oshawa ASSOCIATE PASTOR Rev. Joseph Kwok Cheung Ho, S.D.B. St. Benedict's Parish, Etobicoke Rev. Stanislaw Kowalski, S.Ch. St. Hedwig's Parish, Oshawa Rev. Piotr Nowacki, S.Ch. Our Lady Queen of Poland Parish, Toronto Rev. Arthur Sequeira, S.A.C. St. Wilfrid's Parish, North York		PASTOR September 28, 2007 St. Joseph's Parish, Toronto/ Our Lady of Good Health Parish, Toronto October 21, 2007 St. Hedwig's Parish, Oshawa ASSOCIATE PASTOR October 12, 2007 St. Benedict's Parish, Etobicoke October 25, 2007 St. Hedwig's Parish, Oshawa October 12, 2007 Our Lady Queen of Poland Parish, Toronto October 19, 2007 St. Wilfrid's Parish, North York

Community Events November 9, 2007

Large Stained Glass Windows Available free, for Church, Chapel or School from the Sisters of the Precious Blood. In excellent condition, these stained glass windows are being offered to Catholic churches and schools in Ontario, thanks to the generosity of the Sisters of the Precious Blood. The windows have been held in storage following the closure of their convent in Peterborough, five years ago. Each window, encased in protective glass, features one of the seven wounds of Christ. The windows are large, measuring approx. 25 -30 inches wide and 7-8 feet high. The Sisters are anxious that these pieces of sacred art will find suitable new homes, where they will continue to inspire prayer and devotion to the sufferings of Christ for many years to come. For more information please contact: Sr. Elizabeth Farley, R.P.B, Email: srefarley@yahoo.ca Telephone 905-527-3745.		Volunteer Opportunities at Good Shepherd Centre Good Shepherd Centre, run by the Little Brothers of the Good Shepherd who offer services to homeless and disadvantaged individuals, is in need of your help! If you are available during the day, we are looking for individuals or groups to help sort non-perishable food items. We are also urgently in need of gently used men's jeans and sweats. For more information regarding this or any other volunteer opportunities please contact Leanne Tanaka at 416-869-3619 ext. 262 or email volunteer@goodshepherd.ca. Good Shepherd Centre, 412 Queen St. East, Toronto, ON M5A 1T3.

LANDINGS A program to assist Catholics who might wish to return to more active membership in the Catholic Church, meets Saturday mornings, 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. at the Paulist Ministry Centre, 830 Bathurst St., [opposite the Bathurst TTC station]. This particular group will continue until mid-December, meeting on Saturdays. All are welcome to simply come, or if you wish more information, call Landings, 416-534-4219.		Celtic Family Christmas Sunday Sunday November 25th 2007, 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Our Lady of Sorrows parish hall, 3055 Bloor Street West (west of Royal York Rd). All are welcome to enjoy this afternoon of ceili dancing, Irish dance, music, Prizes, and our Irish kitchen with soda bread, apple pie & a cuppa. Adults $10 Children: a twoonie. Call for ticket(s) and/or to reserve a table for family/friends: Monica 416-498-0227 Mary 416-745-2906 Christine 416-484-6274. Email: info@irishheritagehouse.com Web: www.irishheritagehouse.com

FAITH CONNECTIONS' SCRIPTURE SOUND BYTES The Sisters of St. Joseph of Toronto and the Mississauga parishes invite young adults (18-39 yrs) to join us for prayer, reflection, and social time! Interested in discovering with other young adults how the Sunday Readings relate to your life? Want a chance to slow down and explore your faith? Come & bring friends – Tuesday Evenings from 7:30-9:30 p.m. beginning November 20, 2007, at St. Christopher's Parish 1171 Clarkson Rd. North, Mississauga. Looking for more information? www.faithconnections.ca or call Vanessa Nicholas 416-222-1101.		St. Felix Centre Care, Compassion, Community St. Felix Centre is a community centre in downtown Toronto (25 Augusta Avenue, Toronto) offering compassionate support to those challenged by homelessness, mental illness, addictions, and violence. St. Felix Centre provides daily lunches, programs for Children (after-school, mentoring and summer camp) and programs for Adults (counseling, referrals and advocacy) and a Speakers roster. Contact Leanne Faber or A-J. McKechnie at 416-203-1624 for more information or visit www.stfelixcentre.ca. Help spread the word about St. Felix Centre.

Shepherds’ Trust Collection As parishioners, we have reaped the benefits of our priests' unselfish service to ourselves and our families for generations. Called by God to serve His people, their work in our homes, churches, schools, hospitals, prisons, and on our streets has been a labour of love. They deserve our deepest gratitude, and our continuing support. The collection for the Shepherds' Trust will take place in all parishes in the Archdiocese on November 17 and 18. Envelopes will be distributed on November 10 and 11. This is an opportunity for all of us to show our appreciation for all they have done for us in our happiest times and our most difficult moments. Their unfailing love, friendship and devotion to God's people must never be forgotten. The Shepherds' Trust does more than just bridge the gap in our clergy's retirement years, it says thank-you, from the bottom of our hearts. Your generosity on November 17 and 18 will be deeply appreciated.		The Church's Teaching on Marriage The Catholic Office of Religious Education and the Archdiocesan Liturgy Resource Committee are sponsoring a workshop on The Church's Teaching on Marriage, Annulments, Divorce, Convalidations and related topics. Saturday, November 24, 2007 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. St. Luke's Parish, 39 Green Lane, Thornhill Presenter: Father Brian Clough, Associate Judicial Vicar, Marriage Tribunal, Archdiocese of Toronto and Pastor, St. Anselm's Parish. Of interest to priests, deacons, Lay Pastoral Associates, R.C.I.A. Teams, parish catechists working with adults, Marriage Preparation Teams, and all interested Catholics. Cost: $12.00 Please register early! As with all C.O.R.E. workshops, it is hoped that parishes will finance their parish ministers. Please contact C.O.R.E. at 416-934-3400 ext. 507.

Dominican Order in Canada In Service to the Church: Honouring the Legacy of J.-M. R. Tillard, OP (1927-2000) St. Michael's Theatre, 100 Alumni Hall, corner of St. Joseph and Queen's Park Cres., Toronto. All public lectures begin at 7:30 p.m. and are free of charge, all are welcome. November 30, 2007 The Office of the Bishop within the Communio Ecclesiarum: Insights from the Ecclesiology of J.-M. R Tillard Richard Gaillardetz, Margaret and Thomas Murray and James J. Bacik chair, University of Toledo, Ohio. For information contact Dr. Michael Attridge 416-926-7115. In Cooperation with the Faculty of Theology, University of St. Michael's College		FAITH CONNECTIONS' THEOLOGY ON TAP The Sisters of St. Joseph of Toronto invite young adults (19-39 yrs) to a thought provoking social evening. Join us from 7:00-9:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 21 at the Duke of York Pub (39 Prince Arthur Ave., Toronto). Bishop Peter Hundt, Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Toronto, will be joining us to speak about “Living Poverty of Spirit: the challenges and benefits.” Munchies provided, come & bring a friend! Please contact Vanessa Nicholas at 416-222-1101 or check out www.faithconnections.ca.

FAITH CONNECTIONS' ADVENT RETREAT The Sisters of St. Joseph of Toronto invite young adults (18-39 years) to an advent retreat. SAVE THE DATE: Saturday December 1st. More info to come! Check out: www.faithconnections.ca.		Advent Mission December 5 - 7, 2007 at 7:30 p.m. St. Thomas Aquinas Parish, 640 Glenholme Ave., Tor. Themes: - Monday – Family - Tuesday - Love and Marriage - Wednesday - Gratitude Retreat will be given by Rev. Fred Mazzarella, O.F.M. For more information contact Rev. Fred Mazarella, O.F.M. at 416-536-8195 or St. Thomas Aquinas Parish at 416-782-8943.

Praying With Children The Catholic Office of Religious Education and the Archdiocesan Religious Education Resource Committee will sponsor a workshop on Praying with Children. Saturday, November 17, 2007 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. St. Rose of Lima (Lawrence and McCowan) The workshop will be facilitated by Kathleen Ennis, Director of the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, Archdiocese of Toronto. The content of the day will be helpful for parish catechists, leaders of the Liturgy of the Word with Children, teachers, Baptism Preparation Teams, parents of young children. Cost: $12.00. As with all C.O.R.E. workshops, it is hoped that parishes will finance their parish ministers. Please contact C.O.R.E. at 416-934-3400 ext. 507.		Parish Mission at St. Margaret of Scotland Parish November 10 – 14, 2007 at 7:30 p.m. Rev. Fred Mazzarella, O.F.M., will preach a parish mission at St. Margaret of Scotland Parish. Sunday – The Spirit of Indifference Monday – The Power of Prayer Tuesday – Reparation or Atonement Wednesday – The Beatitudes For more information contact St. Margaret of Scotland Parish at 416-485-7781.

St. Michael's Choir School's 68th annual Christmas concert “A Christmas Celebration” Friday, December 14, 2007 at 8:00 p.m. Saturday, December 15, 2007 at 3:00 p.m. St. Michael's Choir School has heralded the Christmas season at Massey Hall since 1939. This year's concert highlights include William Mathias' Salvator Mundi and works by Romantic masters Berlioz, Bruckner and Mendelssohn. Guest artists: The Toronto Philharmonia. Perennial favourites like White Christmas and Carol of the Bells join beloved Christmas carols arranged by popular British composer Karl Jenkins. Tickets range from $22.50 - $36.50. To purchase tickets call the box office at 416-872-4255 or visit www.masseyhall.com. www.smcs.on.ca.		Our Lady's Gift “Our Lady's Gift” is a program that we developed locally as an outreach to the needy in our parish. It was designed to give a Christmas to a child who is economically disadvantaged but was also crafted as a tool to identify and liaise with families in crisis who, for whatever reason, may be alienated from the Church. It requires very little infrastructure and the supervision of only a couple of volunteers – it also involves the whole parish community and gives parishioners an opportunity to help the poor, in a respectful and discreet way, during the Christmas season. If pastors wish to replicate this program in their own church (and tailor it to their own specific needs and community), we would be more than willing to pass on the information and tools that you require. In our inner-city parish, we helped just short of 150 families last year with Our Lady's Gift. Please contact Fr. John S. Papagno (Pastor, Our Lady of Victory Church) or our parish coordinator, Mrs. Sina McGrath at 416-769-1171 or email us at ourladyofvictory@rogers.com.

44th Annual Police Communion Breakfast Will be held at St. Michael's Cathedral on March 2, 2008, at 9:00 a.m. Following the Mass, there will be a breakfast at 89 Chestnut Street. Archbishop Collins will be the guest speaker. Tickets are $25.00 per person. For more information please contact 416-536-8195.		Weekend Marriage Preparation Course in Angus Our Lady of Grace Church, Angus, is offering a Weekend Marriage Preparation Course for engaged couples in preparation for the Sacrament of Marriage. Friday, March 28, 2008 - 7:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Saturday March 29, 2008 - 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Our Lady of Grace Church, 27 Centre Street, Angus, ON. L0M 1B0 A completion certificate will be awarded at the conclusion of the course. For more information please call the parish office at 705-424-1551.