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PASTOR
Rev. Laurensius Ruba, S.V.D.
St. Matthew's Parish
ADMINISTRATOR
Rev. Colman Ngulla Mruma
Our Lady of Fatima Parish, Scarborough
ASSOCIATE PASTOR
Rev. Sibichan Kalluvillapputhenpurackal Chacko, O.Carm
St. John of the Cross Parish
Rev. Luke Nnamdi Mbefo, C.S.Sp.
St. Bernadette's Parish
Rev. Philip Nirappel Joseph, O.Carm.
St. Martin of Tours Parish
Rev. Msgr. Edgardo Elias Pan
St. Mary's Parish, Barrie
PROVINCIAL SUPERIOR
Rev. Francis Galvan, O.S.A.
Our Lady of Grace Monastery, King City
SUPERIOR OF HOUSE (STUDENTS)
Rev. Tristram James Sheppard, S.J.
RESIDENCE
Rev. John Dennis Corriveau, OFM Cap.
St. Francis Friary, Toronto
Rev. Danilo Dulay Fauste, OCD
Scarborough Foreign Missions Headquarters
Rev. Kazys (Kazimieras) Kaknevicius
Lithuanian Martyrs Parish
Rev. James Wallace Murphy, S.J.
La Storta Jesuit Community, Pickering
Rev. Lawrence Francis Murphy, S.J.
Rene Goupil Jesuit Residence, Pickering
Rev. Joseph Okechukwu Ogbonnaya
St. Clare's Parish, Toronto
Rev. Joe Sunnystan Selvanayagam
St. Joseph's Parish, Toronto
Rev. Linus Wall, S.F.M.
Scarborough Foreign Missions Headquarters
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Calling All Laity
Come learn with us. The Institute of Theology of St. Augustine's Seminary invites you to study the:
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, Director, 416-261-7207 ext. 235 or e-mail us at ioftsas@rogers.com |
“Be Set Free” Youth Conference
St. Timothy's Parish, Toronto is hosting “Be Set Free”, an event by the Companions of the Cross seminarians of Ottawa.
Saturday, November 11, 2006
7:00-10:00 p.m.
St. Timothy's Parish, 21 Leith Hill Road.
Admission is free and youth (13 and up) are encouraged to bring a friend. The evening will start with some fun videos followed by praise and worship, a talk about the false freedoms and pleasures of the world and how Christ has come to set us free. The evening will end with adoration. Refreshments will follow.
If you need any additional information, please email vmarleau@gmail.com or call St. Timothy's and ask for Valerie at 416-494-6526.
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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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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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| Open House at
St. Michael’s Choir School
Saturday, November 18, 2006 at 9:00 a.m.
SMCS, 66 Bond St., Toronto.
Musically talented boys in grades 2 through 9 who are looking for a school with a renowned music program, exceptional university placement record, extended French, and Advanced Placement courses are invited to consider St. Michael's outstanding music and academic program for grades 3 to 12.
Call Barb Grisé at 416-393-5518 for information. |
A Weekend Retreat on the theme
Discernment: How is God
Inviting me into my Futuer?
November 10-12, 2006
Villa St. Joseph Retreat Centre, Cobourg, Ontario.
Facilitated by Alma Lavell, CSJ and Joan Driscoll, CSJ. The weekend will include reflections on the opening of our hearts to the holy within and around us, the discovery of meaning and special purpose in our lives, and the process for making decisions in prayer.
Cost: $130.00 for further information on this retreat or our programme for the year, call 905-0372-2741, email villa@eagle.ca or check our website at www.villastjoseph.ca. |
Seeds of Hope - A reflection series based on the spiritual writings of Henri J.M. Nouwen
Saturday November 18, 2006
“Life, Love and the Trapeze”
Registration and Coffee: 9:00 a.m.
Reflection from 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Facilitated by Sue Mosteller, C.S.J.
Location: Dayspring Chapel at L'Arche Daybreak
11339 Yonge Street, Richmond Hill, at Devonsleigh Blvd. 5 km North of Major Mackenzie Drive.
Please call or e-mail to pre-register:
905-884-0025 x110 | toll-free: 1-866-226-2158 x110
seeds@nouwen.net | www.HenriNouwen.org/events/
Cost: $30 or pay what you can (cash or cheque at the door)
Daybreak's Craft Studio & Daybreak Books & Media will be open after the reflection.
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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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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. |
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. |
| Organ Benefit Concert
On the Feast of St. Cecilia, St. Monica's Parish is having an organ repair benefit concert.
Wednesday, November 22, 2006
7:30 p.m.
St. Monica's Parish, Toronto
This event will conclude the 100th Anniversary Celebrations at St. Monica's Parish. A reception will follow in the parish hall.
A free will offering will be taken. Everyone is welcome.
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