Catholic Cemeteries - Archdiocese of Toronto wishes to invite all families to participate in our annual All Souls Day Mass on Saturday November 3, 2007 at 2:00 p.m.

Cemetery Locations:

Assumption Cemetery, Mississauga 905-670-8801
Liturgy in English.

Christ the King Cemetery, Markham 905-471-0121
Liturgy in English.

Resurrection Cemetery, Whitby 905-668-8912
Liturgy in English.

Holy Cross Cemetery, Thornhill 905-889-7467
Liturgy in English and Italian.

Queen of Heaven Cemetery, Woodbridge 905-851-5822. Liturgy in English and Italian.

For more information contact the cemetery office or the Central Business Office at 416-733-8544 or visit our website at www.catholic-cemeteries.com.

ALL ARE WELCOME.

Jesus said to them, “Come away to a deserted place all by yourselves and rest a while.”
Mark 6:31

November 10, 2007, 9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Location: Loretto Abbey, 101 Mason Blvd (York Mills
& Yonge area)

Retreat Director: Bishop Peter Hundt, Auxiliary Bishop, Archdiocese of Toronto.

Our lives are busier than ever and no matter how much we do, it seems we are being asked for even more. Jesus and his disciples faced similar pressures - they didn't even have time to eat! Sound familiar? Step away for a day to reflect, rest and be refreshed.

The retreat is open to youth ministers and all those working with youth (teachers, chaplains, etc.) in the Archdiocese. Cost for the day is $20 (including lunch and snack).

For more information and to register, contact Lecia Kiska at 416-599-7676.

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.

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.

Catholic Civil Rights League hosts its annual general meeting at St. Michael's Choir School Auditorium, 66 Bond Street.

Thursday, November 8, 2007, at 7:00 p.m.

Guest speaker Alex Schadenberg, executive director of the Euthanasia Prevention Coalition, will discuss “Turning the Tide,” strategies for combating anti-life forces and promoting compassionate options for end-of-life care.

For information call 416-466-8244, or e-mail ccrl@ccrl.ca.

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.

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 2, 2007
Ministry and the Local Church in the Theology of J.-M. R. Tillard
Thomas F. O'Meara, OP, William K. Warren professor emeritus, University of Notre Dame.

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

All are invited to a Mass and the Annual General Meeting of the Marguerite Bourgeoys Family Centre FertilityCare™ Programme. Archbishop Thomas Collins will preside at the 7:00 p.m. Mass with the annual meeting with refreshments to follow in the church hall. The keynote speakers at the meeting are Karen Hemingway, FCSI, and Margaret Smith, RN, FCEI, regarding the Practitioner Education Program 2008.

Tuesday, November 13, 2007.
St. Michael's Cathedral, 65 Bond Street, Toronto

Mass at 7:00 p.m. with the meeting and refreshments to follow in the Church Hall.

Please RSVP before November 2, 2007, to 416-465-2868 or info@fertilitycare.ca. Website: www.fertilitycare.ca.

The Loretto Alumnae presents the Order of Mary Ward Tribute Evening.

November 9, 2007 at 7:30 p.m.
(doors open at 7:00 p.m.)

Loretto Abbey Auditorium, 101 Mason Blvd. Toronto
(enter through back parking lot school doors)

Keynote Speaker: Sister Evanne Hunter, IBVM,
Order of Mary Ward Recipients: Sr. Mary Jo Spratt, IBVM, Ms. Diane Dupuy, and Dr. Nancy Olivieri.

Tickets: $10.00 / Students: $5.00. Tickets available only at the door. RSVP at: president@lorettoalumnae.ca.

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

“Sabbath: Finding Rest and Renewal in a Busy Life”
Facilitated by Michael Hryniuk and Sue Mosteller, C.S.J.

Saturday, November 10, 2007
9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
L'Arche Daybreak, Dayspring Chapel
11339 Yonge Street, Richmond Hill

Cost - $30 or pay what you can.
Please call or email to pre-register 905-884-0025 ext. 110 or seeds@nouwen.net www.HenriNouwen.org/events.

June 15-22, 2008
Get onboard - it's not too late!

Registration for the Archdiocesan Pilgrimage to the 49th International Eucharistic Congress in Quebec City 2008 is still open to all parishioners, religious, clergy and members of lay movements aged 18+ within the Archdiocese of Toronto.

We will offer our pilgrims a unique opportunity for faith formation based on the events of the International Congress and our own pilgrimage process. Through reflections on the needs of our parishes, the message of the Gospel, and our experience of Eucharist, we will discover ways to respond to those needs.

Join us in this remarkable event and be a part of diocesan renewal. Check out our new web page at www.archtoronto.org/congress for more information - download a registration form and register today!

The Catholic radio station, HMWN (Holy Mother World Networks) begins a new program of talks this fall. It's called: Christian Agora - Catholicism in the Public Square.

HMWN wants to provide this evangelical outreach program throughout the Archdiocese of Toronto. Its aim is to bring the message of joy and hope to the laity, especially families.

November 24, 2007 - 10:00 a.m. – Prof. Donald DeMarco: The Architects of the Culture of Death.
December 15, 2007 - 10:00 a.m. – Bishop Peter J. Hundt: Proclaiming the Good News of Advent from St. Luke.

All lectures will be held at St. Bernard de Clairvaux Parish Hall, located at 1795 Lawrence Ave. West, Toronto. For more information, you may call the station at 416-245-0200 or email at www.HMWN.net. All presentations are free of charge.

The Natural Family Planning Association

Cordially invites you to talks given by Dr. Mary Martin, Ob/Gyn from Oklahoma City, a Billings Ovulation Method teacher. Come hear about her work and invite others to join you.

Friday, November 2, 2007, 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Saturday, November 3, 2007, 9:00 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Chinese Martyrs’ Church, 2755 Denison Street, Markham.

Topics will include: Billings Ovulation Method and the Cycle; Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS); Fertility Problems; Thyroid Problems; Endometriosis; Breastfeeding; Pre-Menopause; and much more...

For more information or to register please call 416-481-5465 www.naturalfamilyplanning.ca.

November 2, 2007 at 7:30 p.m.
Elliott MacGuigan Hall
(Regis Collee, 67 St. Nicholas Street, Toronto)

J. Michael Stebbins, PhD., Director of the Gonzaga Institute of Ethics, Gonzaga University, Spokane WA, will speak on the topic of business ethics in a complex world. Professor Stebbins received his doctorate in theology from Boston College in 1991, concentrating in the areas of systematic theology and ethics. This lecture is sponsored by Regis College.

For more information contact Adrienne Pereira at
416-922-5474. Refreshments will be served.

Saturday, November 17, 2007 at 7:30 p.m.
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church 202 St. Patrick Street, Toronto.

Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, in celebration of its 140th anniversary and the completion of the church restoration project, presents “The Celebration Concert – The Liturgical Year in Music and Hymns to Mary” by Our Lady of Sorrows Church Choir under the musical direction of Mr. William O'Meara.

Tickets are $25.00 and $20.00 for students/seniors and are available at the door or in advance.

For further information please call 416-598-3920 or visit www.ourladyofmountcarmel.ca.

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.