Community Events

Fifty Years and Growing (1959-2009)
St. Gregory’s Parish Mass of Thanksgiving

Sunday, September 13, 2009 - 12:00 noon
St. Gregory’s Church - 122 Rathburn Road, Etobicoke

Fr. John Bertão, Pastor of St. Gregory’s, the staff and parishioners cordially invite past parishioners and friends to join them for a Mass of Thanksgiving commemorating fifty years of the blessing of the church. Main celebrant will be Archbishop Thomas Collins. Visiting priests are welcome to concelebrate.

Harvest Moon Dinner / Dance

Saturday, September 19, 2009 – 7:00 p.m.
Nativity of Our Lord Parish Hall, 480 Rathburn Road, Etobicoke.

Hosted By St Pius X Parish.

For more information please contact 416-767-1859 or 416-767-5514.

Toronto’s 7th Life and Family
Awareneness Event 2009

Saturday, September 12, 2009 - 9:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.
St. Augustine of Canterbury, 80 Shoreham Dr, Toronto

For a new generation of promoters and defenders of life and family - conferences, workshops and meditations on life and family issues. For more information, call 416-661-8221,visit the web site at: www.saintaugustineofcanterbury.org. or email staug2000@rogers.com.

19th Annual Mass of Memory
Famine Yesterday - Hunger Today

Sunday, September 27, 2009 - 3:00 p.m.
St. Paul's Basilica, Toronto.

Principal Celebrant and Homilist will be Bishop M. Pearse Lacey, Bishop Emeritus of Toronto.

In memory of all people who have suffered and died from hunger.

There will be a wreath dedication at the Pieta after Mass in memory of Michael Power, the first Bishop of the Diocese of Toronto, and the many victims of the Great Irish Famine of the 1840's, who are buried in the grounds of Saint Paul's Basilica.

Reception after the wreath dedication in the Basilica Hall. Proceeds from this celebration will be directed to the Children's Breakfast Program of St. Paul's Basilica.

For additional information please call Tom Gallagher at 416-767-2975, Michael Hamill at 416-763-6575 or Barbara McNamara at 416-633-2254.

Theology on Tap: Behind the Wall -The Story of the Christians of Bethlehem Today

Monday, September 21, 2009 - 7:00 p.m.
Duke of York Pub, 39 Prince Arthur Ave, Toronto

Join us for an evening of thought-provoking conversation on theological topics! Munchies provided, cash bar available - come and bring a friend!

Special guests : Ninette D’Souza, teacher chaplain, Cardinal Newman School and Bob Holmes, CSB, Christian Peacemaker Team chaplain. For more information, contact Vanessa Nicholas-Schmidt at 416-222-1426 ext. 276 or via email at faithconnections@csj-to.ca or visit the website.

25th Annual Rosary Sunday

Sunday, September 20, 2009 - 12:00 p.m. onwards
Martyrs' Shrine, Midland, ON

The day starts with an outdoor Mass celebrated at the Polish Altar by Rev. Alex Kirsten, S.J., Director of the Shrine at 12:00 noon. At 2:00 p.m., there will be a procession of the Blessed Sacrament followed by the Living Rosary, with Archbishop Thomas Collins as Homilist, and finally, Benediction at the Papal Altar.
- Bring your rosary, family, lawn chair and blanket.
- Bring your group's banner, join in the procession.
- Sing Marian Hymns with the choir.
- Bring your lunch, have a picnic, then visit Canada's National Shrine to the Canadian Martyrs.
- On-site shuttle available for the elderly and infirm.

For more information, please call 705-435-3406, 705-428-3540 or email rosary-sunday@rogers.com.

Franciscan Friars of the Atonement
Come and See Retreat

Thursday to Sunday, September 24 -27, 2009
St Joan of Arc Church, 1701 Bloor St. W, Toronto

If you are a single Catholic man between 18-40,
in good health, psychologically mature and free of substantial debt, come and meet the Atonement
Friars in Toronto at their Parish Ministry.

We find both challenge and purpose in active social, ecumenical and pastoral service. Discover what “at-one-ment” can mean for you. By reservation only: www.AtonementFriars.org or vocdirector@AtonementFriars.org. You can also call
1-800-338-2620, ext. 2126.

Theology of the Body Conference: Discovering The Master Plan for Your Life

Friday, October 16, 2009 – 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Saturday, October 17, 2009 – 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Canadian Christian College, 50 Gervais Dr., Toronto.

Presented by Christopher West. Music for the event is by Critical Mass and Archbishop Thomas Collins will be celebrating Mass Saturday morning.

Registration is only $40.00. Register at www.godsexandthemeaningoflife.com or by email to stbreg@gmail.com or by phone at 416-481-5465 (NFP Office).

Symposium 2009
Conscience and the Good of Society

October 3, 2009
Father Madden Auditorium, Carr Hall
University of St. Michael's College.

The Canadian Catholic Bioethics Institute and the Catholic Civil Rights League presents the 2009 Symposium “Conscience and the Good of Society” with keynote speaker Iain Benson, the Executive Director of the Centre for Cultural Renewal.

To register and for more information please contact the CCBI at 416-926-2335 www.ccbi-utoronto.ca bioethics.usmc@utoronto.ca.

Alpha Canada – Global Alpha Training

Saturday, October 3, 2009 – 9:15 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Evangel Temple, 4190 Yonge Street, Toronto.

The aim of the Global Alpha Training (GAT) initiative is to release Alpha expertise in places yet to run courses so that every church has the opportunity to be trained to run an Alpha course.

$25.00 per person, includes refreshments, lunch, and GAT training manual.

For more information please contact Alpha at 1-877-552-5742, www.alphacanada.org/events or shailavisser@alphacanada.org.

Full-Time Administrative Assistant - Office of Youth and Vocation Ministry

The Congregation of the Most Holy Redeemer is seeking a full-time administrative assistant to assist in the day-to-day operations of the office and websites. Duties include: oversee the maintenance, development and contributions to four websites, develop and circulate communication materials through printed and electronic media, provide administrative support for our Vocation Office, the Canadian Certificate in Youth Ministry Studies Program, and initiatives in Youth and Young Adult Ministry.

The applicant should have completed a Bachelors of Arts (or equivilant), have background and training in website development, and Content Management Systems, and a working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Suite. Catholic theological training is valuable, but not essential.

Salary will depend upon experience and qualifications. We offer a collaborative working environment and a solid benefits program.

Please send your resume by mail to Fr. Santo Arrigo C.Ss.R. at 151 McCaul Street, Toronto, Ontario M5T 1W3. vocations@redemptorists.ca The deadline to receive resumes is Thursday, October 8, 2009. Please note that only those who qualify will be contacted for an interview.

Workshop on St. Paul

October 5 – 7, 2009 – 7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
St. Gabriel's Passionist Parish, Toronto.
Father Raymond Collins, STD, a renowned New Testament scholar, will be giving a three-evening workshop on St. Paul at St. Gabriel's Passionist Parish. Topics include: 1) St Paul, preacher of the Gospel in a new time, a new culture, and a new way (October 5): 2) Women in Paul's ministry (October 6); and 3) The Cross in Paul (October 7).

Until his retirement in 2006, Father Collins was, for more than three decades, a professor of New Testament, first at the Catholic University of Louvain, Belgium, and then at the Catholic University of America. He is author of numerous books and articles on the New Testament.

St. Gabriel's is at Sheppard Ave. E. and Bayview. Please call 416-221-8866 to register.

Culture of Life Conference
with the Fellowship of Catholic Scholars

Saturday, October 3, 2009 - 9:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Muzzo Family Alumni Hall, Room 100
121 St. Joseph St. Toronto

Topics include: Euthanasia, Dead Sea Scrolls, Teaching and Learning in the Post-Catholic University, Political and Legal Discourses, etc. Among the noted speakers will be:
Iain T. Benson, Senior Associate Counsel of Miller Thompson LLP
Dr. Robert Pelton, Madonna House
Dr. Robert Berard, Mount St. Vincent University
Professor Paul Flaman, St. Joseph's College
Dr. John Howarth, Canada Christian College
The conference fee is $20 or with lunch, $30.

For more information, call 905-409-1482. Tickets are available at the door or in advance from afuyarchuk@hotmail.com. Mail cheque payments to : Pat Redmond, 270 Fincham Ave, Markham, ON, L3P 4E6 (payable to Fellowship of Catholic Scholars).

Reproductive Decisions and Women's
Well-Being Conference

Friday, October 2, 2009 – 9:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.
The University of Toronto, St. Michael's College, Carr Hall.

The deVeber Institute for Bioethics and Social Research proudly presents “Reproductive Decisions and Women's Well-Being; Current Research and Practical Solutions” a conference for teachers, doctors, social workers, nurses, school counselors, students, immigrant counselors, students and community members.

Dr. Deborah Zeni and Andrea Mrozek will be discussing the latest research on women's health after abortion and what abortion means for women.

A payment of $75 (includes lunch) will secure your spot. Register now before spaces fill up by calling 416-256-0555 or visit www.deveber.org for more information.

The Kolbe Eucharistic Apostolate's
KNOW YOUR FAITH SERIES

October 3, 2009
Blessed Trinity Parish, 3220 Bayview Ave., Toronto.

Learn about the early Christian era up to our present time with an emphasis on gaining a better doctrinal understanding of what Catholics believe. Hear inspirational stories of the saints throughout the ages. Realize how important it is to know and be able to defend our faith in this age of relativism.

The Kolbe Eucharistic Apostolate continues last year's survey of the Acts of the Apostles this fall with the inspirational story of the Catholic Church on Saturday mornings after the 9:00 a.m. Mass in the parish hall. (approximately 2 hours each Saturday).

For more information, please call 416-226-0262.

Flowers for The Mother

October 30 - November 1, 2009

St. Paul's Basilica and the Albanian Community of Toronto invite you to an art exhibit with canvases by artist Ilir Fico dedicated to Mother Theresa.

Opening ceremony is on the Friday at 4:00 p.m. with speeches by Mr. Genc Tirana, the Albanian Honorary Consul, and Msgr. Brad Massman, Pastor of St. Paul's Basilica. Refreshments will follow. Visiting hours for the exhibit are Saturday, 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. and Sunday, 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

All are welcome to attend. For more information please contact St. Paul's Basilica at 416-364-7588.

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; 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.

A Community of Pilgrims: The Emerging Asian Church

The society for the Propagation of the Faith invites you to view A Community of Pilgrims: The Emerging Asian Church being aired on Vision TV Friday, October 16, 2009 at 10:00 p.m. This program highlights the efforts of Canadian Catholics in the formation and the development of the faith in Muslim dominated Indonesia.

For more information please contact Marie Deans at 416-699-7077.

The Kick-Off Rally 40 Days for Life

Tuesday, September 22, 2009 - 7:00 p.m.
Canadian Christian College, 50 Gervais Dr., Toronto.

Kick-Off Rally for 40 Days for Life is an international, interdenominational pro-life campaign to end abortion. Guest speaker, Rebecca Kiessling – conceived in rape, will share her story.

40 Days for Life is happening in Toronto. It is part of an inter-denominational, international campaign to end abortion. It has lead to a significant drop in abortion on almost all locations where it has been held. September 23 - November 1, 2009.

There are three key components: 1. Prayer and fasting 2. Peaceful vigil: people stand for life in a 40 day peaceful witness outside of an abortion facility. 3. Community Outreach

The Toronto vigil location are 960 Lawrence Ave. West (Dufferin/Lawrence), 24 hours each day, and 302 Gerrard St. East (beside Aid to Women), from 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Individuals, parishes and interested groups are encouraged to sign up for a block of time to insure all hours will be covered. For more information please contact Nicole Campbell, Campaign Manager at 40daystoronto@gmail.com or 416-204-9749. www.40daysforlife.com/toronto.

For the People in the Pews

September 22, 29, October 6, 13, 2009 – 7:00 p.m.
St. Francis of Assisi Parish, Mississauga.

The Canadian Catholic Bioethics Institute invites you to discover and examine ethical issues involved in our understanding of life and death from a Roman Catholic perspective. St. Francis of Assisi Parish, Mississauga, is hosting a series of sessions called, For the People in the Pews. This program will be held four consecutive Tuesday evenings from 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. in the parish hall. The presenter will be Dr. Moira McQueen, Executive Director of The Canadian Catholic Bioethics Institute.

The topics to be discussed are:
What is ethics/bioethics and what are the issues?
Beginning of Life Issues
End of Life Issues: Part One
End of Life Issues: Part Two

Registration will be required and the fee for each session is $10 for a total of $40.00 per person. Please contact St. Francis of Assisi parish office at 905-822-8132 or email ann@st-francisofassisi.ca if you require more information or would like to register.

Statue of the Assumption of Mary Available

The statue stands approx. 5'3" and 19" wide. Her mantle is blue, her dress is off-white and her hair is brown. The cherubs that surround her have the same hair and skin colouring. There is no charge for the statue.

If interested, please contact Angela, in the Bathurst and Wilson area at 416-636-6981.

The Teaching of Jesus Christ

St. Thomas Aquinas Parish will be presenting the program “The Teaching of Jesus Christ”. The format of the nine session program will begin by viewing a 1-hour DVD (speaker Rev. John Corapi) followed by a group discussion led by the clergy of St. Thomas Aquinas Parish. This program synthesizes the Catholic Church's official Catechism.

Fall 2009 –Tuesdays, starting September 29, 2009.
Winter 2010 – Tuesdays, starting January 12, 2010.

For more information please see the registration form at: http://www.stthomasaquinasparish.com/REG-FORM_STA_PARISH_2009.PDF. Registration fee of $15.00 for each 9 session course. For more information please contact cvolpentesta@rogers.com.