Community Events

The Viability of Catholic Health Care: Challenging Values for the Good of Society

Friday, October 16, 2009
Robert Madden Hall in Carr Hall, 100 St. Joseph St., Toronto.
Preached Vespers - 6:30 p.m. followed by light refreshments.
Public Lecture - 8:00 p.m. "Catholic Healthcare and the Common Good," by Charles Bouchard, OP, Vice President of Theological Education at Ascension Health in St. Louis, and Past-President of Aquinas Institute, St. Louis.

Saturday, October 17, 2009
Robert Madden Hall in Carr Hall, 100 St. Joseph St. Toronto.
Seminar/Panel Discussion - 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Panelists: Fr. Charles Bouchard, OP, Dr. Mary Rowell, Dr. Rory Fisher, Dr. Moira McQueen. $35 pre-registration required, contact: bioethics.usmc@utoronto.ca, 416-926-2335. Registration deadline: October 13, 2009.

For more information on both events, please call 416-926-2335.

OCY Catholic Leadership Program

Registration is open for the Catholic Leadership Program run by the Office of Catholic Youth.

This year-long program for students, ages 16-19, will focus on developing leaders to be active witnesses to the Gospel. Participants will develop an understanding of themselves as leaders in the context of Christ and the Church through interactive activities, lively speakers, prayer and the Sacraments. Students will also apply the lessons learned through active service in the community.

For more information and registration forms can be found on the OCY website www.ocytoronto.org. The deadline for registration is Friday October 9th.

Supporting Youth to Embrace Life

October 24, 2009 – 9:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
St. Joan of Arc High School, Barrie.

How can we as parents, teachers, neighbours, and youth understand and support youth before they attempt suicide? How do we deal with the spiritual and emotional anguish surrounding a completed suicide?

You are invited to attend a conference on the Church's teaching on Life and Suicide: “Supporting Youth to Embrace Life.” The Keynote Speaker will be Rev. Frank McDevitt, Pastor of St. Mary's Church, Barrie.

There will be workshops that address diverse interests of conference participants. The cost of $15 includes mid-morning refreshments.

More information can be found on the registration brochures, available on the Catholic Family Services website: www.cfssc.ca (click on Events). Questions or concerns please contact Laurie van den Hurk at 705-428-5537.

The Viability of Catholic Health Care: Challenging Values for the Good of Society

Friday, October 16, 2009
Robert Madden Hall in Carr Hall, 100 St. Joseph St., Toronto.
Preached Vespers - 6:30 p.m. followed by light refreshments. Public Lecture - 8:00 p.m. "Catholic Healthcare and the Common Good," by Charles Bouchard, OP, Vice President of Theological Education at Ascension Health in St. Louis, and Past-President of Aquinas Institute, St. Louis.

Saturday, October 17, 2009
Robert Madden Hall in Carr Hall, 100 St. Joseph St. Toronto.
Seminar/Panel Discussion - 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Panelists: Fr. Charles Bouchard, OP, Dr. Mary Rowell, Dr. Rory Fisher, Dr. Moira McQueen. $35 pre-registration required, contact: bioethics.usmc@utoronto.ca, 416-926-2335. Registration deadline: October 13, 2009.

For more information on both events, please call 416-926-2335.

Parish Looking for Large Crucifix

Our Lady of Grace Church, Angus, is looking for a 5' to 6' outdoor crucifix, or a large corpus which can be place on an outdoor cross 5' to 6' high.

Please call the parish at 705-424-1551.

Pipe Organ and Pews Available for Sale

A Casavant church pipe organ, OPUS 2515, built in 1959 and in good condition, and pews, to seat a capacity of 400, are for sale due to the closing of a church in Hawkesbury, Ontario. (Archdiocese of Ottawa).

If any parish is interested, please contact Rev. Jean-Pierre Fredette at 613-632-8661 or saint-pierre@sympatico.ca.

5th Annual Evening to Feed the Soul
Dinner Event

Friday, November 6, 2009 – 6:00 p.m. reception, 7:00 p.m. dinner.
Da Vinci Banquet Hall, 5732 Highway #7, Woodbridge.

The Angel Foundation for Learning presents the 5th annual fundraising dinner in support of the 25,000 students who benefit daily from a healthy, nutritious meal at school.

Live music, dancing, silent auction and art auction.

$85.00 per person - $900.00 Corporate Table (table of 10) A tax receipt for $35.00 per person will be provided.

For tickets or more information, please contact Sara Camilleri at sara.camilleri@tcdsb.org.

Parish Secretary Needed

St. Mary of the Angels Parish, located at 1481 Dufferin, (416-532-4779) has an immediate opening for a Parish Secretary. The successful applicant must have experience as an administrative assistant and be fluent in English and Portuguese. Italian would be an asset.

Interested applicants should submit their résumé to the Pastor, Father Neidson Gomes at neigomes@hotmail.com.

“Know Your Faith” Series

The Kolbe Eucharistic Apostolate's KNOW YOUR FAITH SERIES is offering A SURVEY OF CHURCH HISTORY for those interested in growing in their
Catholic faith.

Journey though Church History 'with the eyes of faith' appreciating the One, Holy, Catholic and Apostolic Church which Christ Himself founded. Gain a better theological understanding of what Catholics believe and how the Holy Spirit continues to lead the
Church up to the present day. Encounter holy men and women whose faith-filled lives stir up our own love for God and His Church. Learn the importance of apologetics: knowing and being able to defend our Catholic faith in this age of relativism. As added enrichment, a weekly DVD presentation will also enhance the awareness and growth of our faith.

For more information see www.kolbeapostolate.com.

At Holy Cross Parish, 291 Cosburn Ave., Toronto.
TUESDAYS starting Sept. 29, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

At Blessed Trinity Parish, 3220 Bayview Ave. Toronto. SATURDAYS starting Oct. 3, 9:45 a.m. – noon.

Jim Cowan Concert in conjunction with Holy Hour at St. Gertrude's Church

Saturday, October 24, 2009 - 7:30 p.m.
St. Gertrude's Church, Oshawa.

Jim Cowan, renowned singer, songwriter, musician, director of music conferences, and leader of Youth Praise and Worship at the Franciscan University of Steubenville, Ohio, will be coming to St. Gertrude's to offer a concert on Saturday, October 24, 2009.

Admission will be in the form of a free will offering. For more information please call St. Gertrude's Parish at 905-433-0828.

Marking the Year for Priests

Monday, October 5, 2009 - 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
The Blue Room, Loretto College, 70 St. Mary St. University of Toronto, St. Michael’s College.

Join us in celebrating the launch of A View From the Trenches: Ups & Downs of Today’s Parish Priest by Monsignor Dennis Murphy. This new book from Novalis marks the Year for Priests established by Pope Benedict XVI. Reading and book signing by the author. Free wine and cheese.

Free admission. Parking available. For more information contact Dayle at 416-363-3303 ext. 252.

The Year of St. Paul in Review: What's New in the Pastoral Epistles?

October 8, 2009 - 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Charbonnell Hall, University of St. Michael's College, 81 St. Mary Street, Toronto.

A free public colloquium given by Dr. Michel Gourgues, OP, professor of Biblical Literature and Theology, Collège Universitaire Dominicain (Ottawa) and the École Biblique (Jérusalem). In 2008, Prof. Gourgues was invited to address the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops for the Year of St. Paul. He is a prolific author of books, monographs, commentaries and articles. A response will be given by Prof. John Kloppenborg, Chair of the Department and Center for the Study of Religion, University of Toronto.

Refreshments will be served. For more information please contact Rev. Darren Dias, O.P., 416-926-1300 ext. 3395 or darren.dias@utoronto.ca. Sponsored by the University of St. Michael's College and the Dominican Friars of Toronto.

Tabernacle Available

Father Michael Goetz Catholic H.S., Mississauga, has a two tone gold and antique silver finish Tabernacle with Eucharistic relief motif available for sale. Single door opening, gold lined interior. Dimensions: 9"x9"x9".

For more information please contact Chaplain Ray Frendo at 905-277-0326 ext. 63025 or ray.frendo@dpcdsb.org.

“SHINE” The Resurrection Dance Theatre Troupe of Haiti

October 29, 2009 - 8:00 p.m.
St. Dominic’s Parish, Mississauga.

The troupe last performed at St. Dominic's in October of 2007. No tickets necessary, a free-will offering will be taken up.

An entertaining evening for the whole family. Bring your family, a friend, or a neighbour and help support these young people. If you missed the last performance in 2007, you won't want to miss this one.

All monies raised will go towards the completion of Lekol Sen Trinite, a school for the poorer kids in Haiti and also to support their St. Joseph's Home for the Boys, Broken Wings Mission and Trinity House.

“God's Calling” Radio Program at HMWN Radio Maria

On the Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, Friday 19 June, Pope Benedict XVI has inaugurated a "Year for Priests" in celebration of the 150th anniversary of the death of John Mary Vianney, the patron saint of parish priests worldwide.

HMWN Radio Maria is very happy to celebrate the year of the priest. Priests deserve this. They needed this recognition from the Church and from society. It is with joy that, to express these feelings of respectful love for the priests, we are re-broadcasting “God's Calling”, a series of interviews prepared for us by Theresa Medina Smith.

Interviewees:
Fr. Boniface Perri: Thursday, Oct. 8, 9:00 p.m.
- (encore) Friday, Oct. 9, 2:00 p.m.
Fr. David Okenyi: Thursday, Oct. 15, 9:00 p.m.
- (encore) Friday, Oct. 16, 2:00 p.m.
Fr. Sebastian Valhabala: Thursday, Oct. 22, 9:00 p.m.
- (encore) Friday, Oct. 23, 2:00 p.m.
Fr. Morosco Lett: Thursday, Oct. 29, 9:00 p.m.
- (encore) Friday, Oct. 30, 2:00 p.m.
Fr. Bill Comerford: Thursday, Nov. 5, 9:00 p.m.
- (encore) Friday, Nov. 6, 2:00 p.m.
Fr. John Pikauskas: Nov. 12, 9:00 p.m.
- (encore) Friday, Nov. 13, 2:00 p.m.
Fr. Roselle Azares: Nov. 19, 9:00 p.m.
- (encore) Friday, Nov. 20, 2:00 p.m.
Bishop Fred Henry: Nov. 26, 9:00 p.m.
- (encore) Friday, Nov. 27, 2:00 p.m.

To listen to these broadcasts a special radio is needed, which can be bought from our office at 1247 Lawrence Ave. W., Toronto, Ont. M6L 1A1. Tel. 416-245-0200 or via internet, either live (www.hmwn.net) or through our archives.

Working Together To Educate
All Education and Community Resource Fair

Saturday November 7, 2009 - 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Catholic Education Centre, 80 Sheppard Avenue East, Toronto.

Hosted by the Toronto Catholic District School Board Special Services Department and the Special Education Advisory Committee.

Assistive Technology - Autism Spectrum Disorders - Blind and Low Vision Support - Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services - Educational Resources - Gifted Programs - Identification, Placement and Review Committees (IPRCs) / Individual Education Plans (IEPs) - Early Language Interventions - Learning Disability Supports - Intellectual Disability Resources - Mental Health Services - Rehabilitation Services - Transitioning to High School.

Representatives from community organizations as well as from the school board's support services departments will come together to educate parents, students and fellow professionals on a variety of topics and to provide information on the many resources available within and outside of the school environment.

Parents, teachers, support staff and students are all welcome!

If you require the services of an interpreter/translator for this day, please call 416-222-8282 ext. 2286 and indicate the language that you speak.

Understanding Judaism – Interfaith
Education Program

Wednesdays, October 7 – November 11, 2009 – 7:00 p.m.- 9:00 p.m.
Scarboro Missions, 2685 Kingston Road, Scarborough.

Join us for a series of reflections on Wednesdays:
October 7 – Understanding various branches and movements of Judaism, Rabbi Daniel Gottlieb; October 14 – Celebrating Sabbath in Jewish Tradition, Sara Margles; October 21 – How the Dead Sea Scrolls can help to understand 2nd Temple Judaism, Professor Eileen Schuller; October 28 – Being Jewish during the Holocaust; November 4 – The Jewish Calendar and the Festival Cycle, Karen Goodis; and November 11 – Jewish Understanding of the Bible, Dr. Rachael Turkiencz.

For more information please call 416-261-7135 ext. 244/296 or email lthorson@scarbormissions.ca. Admission free.

Canonization of Fr. Damien,
patron of leprosy, October 11, 2009

World Leprosy Day is a time to raise awareness for leprosy and the people suffering with this disease. This time of education and prayer also honours Father Damien – the Belgian Catholic priest who lived and died in a leprosy colony. He eventually contracted the disease himself and experienced the physical degeneration and the social isolation caused by leprosy and spent his life trying to educate others in the spirit of acceptance.

Father Damien is to be raised to sainthood in Rome on October 11th. We remember his compassion and continue his work on January 31, 2010 during World Leprosy Day.

The World Leprosy Fund Canada continues to minister to those with leprosy around the world. Visit them online at www.leprosy.ca for more information.

Jim Cowan Concert at St. Anne's Church

October 27, 2009 – 7:00 p.m.
St. Anne's Parish, Brampton.

Jim Cowan, renowned singer, songwriter, musician, Director of Music Conferences, and leader of Youth Praise and Worship at the Franciscan University of Steubenville, Ohio, will be coming to St. Anne's Church to offer a concert on Tuesday, October 27, 2009.

There will be no cost for admission. A free will offering would be appreciated. For more information please call the parish office at 905-453-1303.

Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary

Wednesday, October 7, 2009 - 7:30 p.m.
St. Brigid's Church, 300 Wolverleigh Blvd., Toronto.

Extraordinary Form Latin Sung Mass and Outdoor Rosary Procession for the feast of Our Lady of the Rosary.

For more information please contact Rev. Howard Venette, FSSP, at 416-696-8660. www.fssptoronto.com.

Mini-Renewal – New Beginnings

Please note revisions to advertised Mini-Renewal meeting dates in New Beginnings 2009-10 Brochure.

These meetings were to be held Feb. 2 & April 6, 2009 respectively; see new dates below:

Feb. 9, 2009 “Dealing with Loneliness in a Couples' World”. Mr. John Dubeau & Ms. Stephanie Ozorio.

April 13, 2009 “Let's Talk About Divorce”: Helping Children Cope. Ms. Liisa Kuuter, M.Sc., MFT.

For more information and to register call 416-921-1163 ext. 2246.