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Taxation Changes Affect Giving
In the May 2006 Federal Budget the capital gains tax that would be payable on the sale(s) of any publicly listed company shares has been eliminated if these shares are donated to a registered charity.
Parishioners may wish to donate such shares to their Parish as part of their offertory giving, capital campaigns, maintenance funds, or to other parish needs, and/or to an Archdiocesan charity such as ShareLife, Shepherds' Trust, St. Augustine's Seminary, etc. and receive an income tax receipt for the full value of the shares at the time of donation.
Parishioners wishing to donate in this manner should advise their Parish and have the Parish contact the Office of Stewardship Development 416-934-3400 ext. 561 who will arrange for the sale of the shares and remit the funds to the Parish and/or Archdiocesan charity accordingly.
Please feel free to place this announcement in your Parish bulletin.
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Youth Ministry Workshop
Saturday, November 25, 2006
St. Augustine's Seminary
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Topic: Youth Ministry Theory - putting it all together
Presenter: Fr. John Yake, SCJ, St. Augustine's Seminary
Topic: Justice
Presenters: Fr. Ron Mercier, SJ, Regis College & Staff from Development & Peace
This is the final youth ministry workshop of the series. Don't miss the opportunity to learn about how to meet the needs of the young people in your community as well as how to put your group's service projects in context of the social teaching of the Church. The cost for the workshop is $10 (lunch included). For more information and to register, contact Lecia at the Office of Catholic Youth, 416-599-7676 ext. 225 or lecia@ocytoronto.org.
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Enhanced Receipt
Program now in Place for ShareLife Office
As of November 1, 2006, parishioners who make an on-line contribution to ShareLife, for either the parish campaign or humanitarian relief appeals, will receive an electronic tax receipt for their donation. An electronic confirmation will be sent to the parishioner once the donation is made, followed by a tax receipt sent by e-mail within five business days.
Parishioners can make an electronic donation by visiting the ShareLife website, www.sharelife.org.
If there are any questions with regards to this process, please contact Charlene Williams at the ShareLife office, 416-934-3400, ext. 556.
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Advent Retreat - Come and See
Mount Alverno, Caledon
December 15 - 17, 2006
Advent is a time of waiting and preparing the way for the Lord. St. Paschal Baylon Youth in partnership with the Office of Catholic Youth is offering a weekend retreat for youth from all across the Archdiocese. The theme for the retreat is: "Teacher, where are you staying? Come and see"(John 1:38-39). During the retreat there will be time for prayer, fellowship with young people, Eucharistic Adoration, Reconciliation and celebration of the Eucharist.
Age: 14-25 years.
Cost: $85.00 (Includes facilities, 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 1 dinner and bus transportation from St. Paschal Baylon Parish)
For more information or to register please call Fr. Edwin Gonsalves at (416) 599-7676 ext 227.
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Attention Music Ministers!
Praying with the Songs of Taizé – a music workshop
All Saints Parish
January 20, 2007 - 12:30 – 4 p.m.
For those interested in learning more about the music of Taizé and how to animate a prayer with the songs of Taizé, join the Office of Catholic Youth on Saturday, January 20 at All Saints Parish. The half-day workshop will be led by Janet Loo, a talented musician and choir director who has herself led music in Taizé, France. The workshop will run from 12:30 until 4:00 p.m. and will include an opportunity to rehearse as well as learn about and participate in the prayer.
For more information and to register, contact John Dawson: johnd@ocytoronto.org.
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Friars' Student Writing Award
Win Great Prizes! It is time once again for the Friars' Student Writing Award.
Students aged 14 -18 are invited to write a five hundred-word essay on the theme for the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, celebrated January 21-28, 2007. The Theme for this coming year is Open our ears and loosen our tongues (Mark 7:31-37).
First Prize $500.00
Second Prize $250.00
Third, Fourth, Fifth and Sixth Prizes, a one year subscription to the Catholic Register.
Essays will be published in the Catholic Register. Deadline for entries is December 8, 2006. E-mail your essay to editor@catholicregister.org or FAX it to 416-934-2409. For further information call
416-934-3400, ext. 344 or 416-934-2410, ext. 407.
Don't miss this opportunity.
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Joint Young Adult & Youth Minister Retreat
Becoming aware of the Love of God at work in our lives
Manresa Retreat House in Pickering
January 12-13, 2007
Begin the new year with renewed energy and outlook by joining the Office of Catholic Youth on retreat January 12 & 13 in the beautiful setting of Manresa. Drawing on Pope Benedict XVI's encyclical Deus Caritas Est, retreat director, Fr. Len Altilia, SJ will guide us as we learn to discern God's love at work in our lives.
We are again offering an overnight option for those who wish to settle into the retreat the night before. Cost (including lunch and breakfast or snack) is $50 for overnight (arrival on 12th - 7 p.m.) and $20 for Saturday only (arrival on 13th - 9:30 a.m.). For more information please visit our website (www.ocytoronto.org). To register, contact Lecia at lecia@ocytoronto.org.
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A Franciscan Advent
Upcoming Retreat at St. Francis Centre
Saturday, December 2, 2006
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Enter into the spirit of Advent guided by the great Franciscan mystic and doctor, Saint Bonaventure.
Cost: $30.00 (hot lunch included) Pre-registration is required.
The St. Francis Centre is located at 208501 Hwy. #9, in Caledon. For more information on this and other retreats, please call 519-941-1747, or email stfranciscentre@rogers.com. www.stfranciscentre.org.
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Called To Be Catholic Conference
REVISED VENUE AND DAY
Sts. Peter and Paul Parish, Mississauga
Friday, November 24, 2006
7:00 p.m.
Celebration of the Holy Eucharist beings at 7:00 p.m. followed by reflection by feature speaker, Rev. Peter Wood, Associate Pastor of Sts. Martha and Mary Parish.
For more information, please call 416-795-5629 or email somcmedia@catholic.org. |
Theology on Tap:
Life, Spirit, and the Trapeze
FAITH CONNECTIONS “Theology on Tap” Monday November 27, 2006 from 7:00 - 9:00 PM. Guest speaker Sr. Sue Mosteller, CSJ on “Life, Spirit, and the Trapeze.”
A thought provoking social evening at the Duke of York Pub, 39 Prince Arthur Ave. near the St. George subway station (Bedford exit). Admission free. Munchies provided – cash bar.
Sue Mosteller is a Sister of St. Joseph, a teacher, an author and a long-time member of L'Arche Daybreak. Through her experiences, Sr. Sue has learned that flying on the trapeze begins with a leap of faith. This leap can't be accomplished by a spectator. Faith, hope and love, like flying, all depend on this leap.
All young adults 19-39 are welcome. More info? Contact Vanessa Nicholas at 416-222-1426 ext. 276.
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35th Annual Staff Arts Christmas Concert
The Toronto Catholic District School Board 's Staff Arts Choir presents its 35th Annual Christmas Concert on Friday, December 1, 2006 at St. Anselm's Parish, Toronto.
Conducted by Baya Arts and Anne Bolger and accompanied by pianist Edit Di Pede, the choir will perform a variety of classics such as Mozart's Laudate Dominum and The Nutcraker March from Tchaikovsky's The Nutcraker Suite.
The Concert will be followed by a wine and cheese reception.
Tickets for the concert are $10.00 and $12.00 for the concert and reception.
For further information, contact Staff Arts at 416-222-8282 ext. 2787.
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Calling All Laity
REGISTER NOW FOR CLASSES STARTING JANUARY 2007
The Institute of Theology of St. Augustine's Seminary invites you to study:
· Master of Theological Studies
· Master of Religious Education
· Diploma in Theological Studies
· Diploma in Lay Ministry
Where: Downtown Toronto, Aurora, Hamilton St. Augustine's Seminary and ONLINE Courses and Saturday Courses.
The Master degree programmes are awarded conjointly with the University of Toronto.
Certified teachers who possess the required qualifications may receive up to 4 course reductions in the Master of Religious Education Programme.
Further information/fees – contact Sheila Connolly 416-261-7207 ext. 235 e-mail us at ioftsas@rogers.com.
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Public Meeting – Independent Catholic School for Girls
There will be a public meeting for members of the Catholic community interested in the launch of an independent Catholic school for girls.
The meeting will be held at St. Michael's College School 1515 Bathurst St (NE corner of Bathurst and St. Clair) on Tuesday November 28, 2006 at 7 p.m.
The new school will not be located on the St. Michael's campus. The location for the new school is presently under review.
The anticipated date for the opening of the new school is Sept 2008 with initial classes of grades 7, 8 and 9 students and expanding to a full secondary school by 2011.
For more information, please contact Fr. Joseph Redican at 416-653-3180 ext.174.
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6th Annual Somerville Lecture on Christianity and Communications
Bridging the Gap: Reaching Beyond Our Differences
Thursday, Nov. 30, 2006 – 7:30 p.m.
The Newman Centre Chapel
Archbishop James Weisgerber of Winnipeg will speak on “Bridging the Gap: Reaching Beyond Our Differences,” at the sixth annual Somerville Lecture on Christianity and Communications sponsored by The Catholic Register.
The free talk begins at 7:30 p.m. at the Newman Centre Chapel, 89 St. George St., Toronto. Reception to follow. For more information contact (416) 934-3410, ext. 407.
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