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Clergy Appointments
September 14, 2007 |
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PASTOR
Rev. Jian Wei (Andrew) Deng, C.S.J.B.
Chinese Martyrs' Catholic Parish, Markham
Rev. George Parayil, C.F.I.C.
Epiphany of Our Lord Parish, Scarborough
ADMINISTRATOR
Rev. Carlyle Guiseppi, C.S.Sp.
Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish, Toronto
ASSOCIATE PASTOR
Rev. Francis Chong, C.D.D.
St. Agnes Kouying Tsao Parish, Markham
Rev. Antony Chooravady, C.F.I.C.
Immaculate Conception Parish, Woodbridge
Rev. Peter Ciallella, C.S.
St. Paschal Baylon Parish, Thornhill
Rev. Chi Hung (Joseph) Ly, C.S.J.B.
Chinese Martyrs' Catholic Parish, Markham
Rev. Domenico Rettura, C.F.I.C.
Epiphany of Our Lord Parish, Scarborough |
PASTOR
September 4, 2007
Chinese Martyrs' Catholic Parish, Markham
September 22, 2007
Epiphany of Our Lord Parish, Scarborough
ADMINISTRATOR
September 12, 2007
Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish, Toronto
ASSOCIATE PASTOR
August 31, 2007
St. Agnes Kouying Tsao Parish, Markham
September 22, 2007
Immaculate Conception Parish, Woodbridge
September 10, 2007
St. Paschal Baylon Parish, Thornhill
September 4, 2007
Chinese Martyrs' Catholic Parish, Markham
September 22, 2007
Epiphany of Our Lord Parish, Scarborough |
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Community Events
September 14, 2007 |
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Faith Connections THEOLOGY ON TAP
Speaker: Darren Dias, Topic: Interfaith
September 26, 2007 from 7:00-9:00 p.m.
at the Duke of York Pub (39 Prince Arthur Ave. Toronto). Come and bring friends!
Faith Connections, a ministry of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Toronto, welcomes young adults 18 to 39 to engage in opportunities that generate spiritual growth and community-building.
For more information contact Vanessa Nicholas
416-222-1426 ext. 276 www.faithconnections.ca.
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Internationally Acclaimed Organist
Hector Olivera Live in Concert
Tuesday, October 9, 2007 at 8:00 p.m.
The inaugural recital for the new Rodgers Trillium Masterpiece Opus 680 at St. Gabriel's Passionist Parish, 670 Sheppard Avenue E., North York.
For more information and tickets, contact the parish office at 416-221-8866 or office@stgabesparish.ca. Admission is $10.00 at the door (students and seniors $5.00). www.stgabesparish.ca.
Wednesday, October 10, 2007 at 8:00 p.m.
Organ and MIDI workshop at St. Gabriel's Parish with Artist and Clinician Hector Olivera at St. Gabriel's Passionist Parish, 670 Sheppard Avenue E., North York.
For more information and to RSVP, please contact Rodgers Canada 1-877-676-5263 ext. 1 or info@rodgersinstruments.ca. Admission is free. RSVP is required. www.hectorolivera.com. |
St. Michael's Choir School's Gala 70th Anniversary Concert
Monday, October 15, 2007 at 7:30 p.m.
Roy Thomson Hall
Featuring graduates of St. Michael's Choir School: Kevin Hearn performing with The Barenaked Ladies, Michael Burgess, Matt Dusk, Stewart Goodyear and John McDermott headline a GALA CONCERT: “A GIFT OF MUSIC” at Roy Thomson Hall to celebrate the school's 70th anniversary and raise needed funds for the continuation of the school's music program. This is a rare and privileged opportunity to hear 5 of Canada's great international artists together in concert – all of them alumni of Toronto's archdiocesan choir school.
Come and support the continuing contribution of St. Michael's Choir School to the performing arts and to the musical life of the Catholic Church in Canada. The school has so generously given the gift of music to us through choirs, cantors, organists, music directors and composers; this is our opportunity to show our appreciation and to give back.
For tickets, please contact Roy Thomson Hall box office 416-872-HALL. For sponsorships or donations contact Karen I. Miller at K.I.M. Inc. at
416-224-9990.
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Cardinal Carter Academy for the Arts Concert: Missa Gaia – Earth Mass
Wednesday, October 3 at 7:30 p.m.
St. Patrick's Parish, 5633 Highway 7, Markham.
Thursday, October 4 at 7:30 p.m.
St. Gabriel's Church, 670 Sheppard Avenue E., North York.
The choirs, made up of 120 students from Cardinal Carter Academy for the Arts present:
“For the Beauty of the Earth”, which is a contemporary celebration of God's creation, with the sounds of wolf, whale and loon. Music by Paul Winter, Paul Halley and John Rutter.
Tickets will be available at the door for $10.00.
For further information, please contact the school at 416-393-5556.
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Healing, Blessing and Joy
Join the hundreds who will refresh their spirits at the
“2007 Bread of Life – Day of Renewal – Hope in God”.
If you need healing, blessing or joy, you need to take the time.
Saturday, September 22, 2007
Holy Trinity Catholic Secondary School, Oakville
Registration is just $20 and includes a box lunch and full day program.
For more information please call 905-634-5433. VISA, MasterCard and Amex accepted.
www.TheBreadofLife.ca or
email: info@thebreadoflife.ca.
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Film on Henri Nouwen to air on
PBS station WNED 17
On Sunday September 30, 2007 at 11:30 p.m. the film Journey of the Heart: the life of Henri Nouwen, produced by Windborne Productions, will air on PBS station WNED 17.
It is a rich and inspiring biography, narrated by Susan Sarandon. The Henri Nouwen Society encourages everyone to watch. Visit www.HenriNouwen.org for more details or call the Henri Nouwen Society at
1-866-226-2158 x110.
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Sculpture Collection “The One Called Jesus”
An initiative of the Diocese of Hearst. 50 clay sculptures varying from 15-95 cm in diameter by Ontario-born artist Maurice Gaudreault are coming to Toronto the 2nd and 3rd weeks of November.
The sculptures are set up in three displays portraying the 30 years of the family life of Jesus, the three years of the public life of Jesus, and the three days of the passion of Christ.
Please contact Sister Theresa Turcotte, a.s.v., teacher and tour director for further information about hosting the tour at local schools. A technical sheet is available outlining the requirements for hosting the exhibit.
turcottet@cscdgr.on.ca
www.diocesehearst.com.
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St. Gregory's Parish, Toronto
Celebrates 50 years this Sunday
St. Gregory's Parish Community will be celebrating 50 years of being established and the laying of the CORNERSTONE in 1957.
To mark this special occasion we will have a dedicated Mass presided by Bishop John Boissonneau this Sunday, September 16, 2007
at 3:00 p.m.
All priests who have served St. Gregory's communities are welcome to concelebrate. All parishioners and friends are welcome to attend
For more information please call 416- 239-4831 or stgregory@rogers.com.
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Youth Ministry Workshops & Training
2007 / 2008
These workshops are for youth ministers, coordinators, and to anyone working with youth. The September workshop is part of the Youth Minister Appreciation Gathering and 2007/8 Launch and is free of charge. The cost for the October workshop is $10 (lunch included). For more information visit www.ocytoronto.org.
To register for the days, contact Lecia at 416-599-7676 ext. 225 or lecia@ocytoronto.org.
Saturday, September 22 @ 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.
St. Barnabas Parish, 10 Washburn Way, Scarborough.
Youth Ministry 101
The nuts and bolts of planning programs & events. The session will include small and large group work and Q & A. Presenters: OCY staff.
Saturday, October 20 @ 9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Paulist Centre, 830 Bathurst St. (across from Bathurst Subway)
Sources of our Faith
Understanding how doctrine is developed by looking at Scripture and Tradition. Presenter: Bishop John Boissonneau, Auxiliary Bishop, Archdiocese of Toronto.
Understanding the Needs of Youth Today
Looking at developmental needs, cultural differences, etc. based on the Comprehensive Youth Ministry Model. Presenter: Patricia Csinos, Coordinator of Youth Adult Ministry, Redemptorist Youth Ministry.
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Office of Catholic Youth - C.L.I.M.B Facilitators Wanted for 2008 Program
C.L.I.M.B. is a formative leadership program run by the Office of Catholic Youth designed to help young people understand various elements of Christian leadership. By focusing on the themes of identity, motivation and belief, graduates of the program are encouraged to gain a deeper understanding of their own gifts and to put them at the service of their parishes, schools and communities.
This program is meant to be run by young people for young people and so prospective facilitators should be between the ages of 19 and 25, have experience in youth leadership, as well as a strong commitment to their faith.
If you or anyone you know wishes to learn more about this exciting opportunity please contact John Dawson at 416-599-7676 ext. 226 or at johnd@ocytoronto.org.
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| Support for Separated or Divorced Catholics
Catholic Family Services of Toronto is offering another series for "Families and Individuals going through Separation or Divorce". The program will be offered from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Central office, 1155 Yonge Street (Summerhill subway station) beginning October 4, and at the North Office, located at 5799 Yonge Street (Finch subway station), beginning on October 9th.
For further information, call Ian Singer at the Central Office, 416-921-1163 or Mario Esposito at our North Office at 416-222-0048. |
Seventeenth Annual Mass of Memory
At Historic Saint Paul's Basilica
83 Power Street, Toronto
Sunday, September 30, 2007, 3:00 p.m.
Archbishop Thomas Colllins, Principal Celebrant and Homilist. Bishop M. Pearse Lacey, Concelebrant
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.
Wreath Dedication Ceremony at the Pieta after Mass in front of the Basilica.
Reception after the Wreath Dedication in the Basilica Hall. Proceeds from this Celebration to the Children's Breakfast Program of Saint Paul's Basilica.
For additional information please call Tom Gallagher 416-767-2975, Michael Hamill 416-763-6575 or Barbara McNamara 416-633-2254. |
Eucharistic Parish Mission
At St. Mary's Parish, Brampton. (66A Main Street S., Brampton) The Mission animator, Rev. Michael Coutts, S.J., has been a priest for 34 years and a popular preacher across Canada through Vision TV Masses.
Introductory Talk - Sunday, September 30 at 8:30 a.m., 10:00 a.m. and 12 Noon Masses
Parish Mission - Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, October 1, 2 and 3 at 7:00 p.m.
Each night concludes with Eucharistic Adoration. Anointing of the Sick on Tuesday, October 2, 2:00 p.m.
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Fall Lecture -
Stories of Human Failure
in the Bible
Fr. Walter Vogels looks at what the Bible teaches us about the all-too-human experience of failure. By reflecting on these remarkable experiences of biblical failure, we can learn what it is to be more fully human in our relationship with God. His latest book, BIBLICAL HUMAN FAILURES will be available.
Sat. October 13, 2007
Two lectures (9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.) at All Saints Parish (Royal York & Eglinton)
For further information and to register, please call the Catholic Biblical Association: 416-406-4398. Visit our website: www.cbac.org.
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POPE JOHN PAUL'S
“THEOLOGY OF THE BODY”
Come to a One-Day Conference.
Friday, October 19, 2007
9:00 a.m. to 2:45 p.m.
St. Augustine's Seminary, Session Hall
2661 Kingston Road, Scarborough, ON M1M 1M3
$40.00 per person (lunch is included)
TO REGISTER CALL 416-261-7207 ext. 235 or email ioftsas@rogers.
SPACE IS LIMITED SO REGISTER EARLY. |
What Happened After The Honeymoon?
It takes much effort just to make ends meet in our world today. Do you wish you could talk about something besides all the stresses in your life?
A Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend provides the time and gives you the tools to revitalize romance, improve communication and deepen your intimacy.
The next Worldwide Marriage Encounter weekend will be held, Oct.19-21, 2007. To register please call David and Lucy Adams at 905-470-9590. |
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