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Community Events
September 28, 2007 |
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GALA CONCERT: "A GIFT OF MUSIC”
St. Michael's Choir School 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.
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 five of Canada's great international artists together in concert.
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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New Beginnings
Announces Interim Director
New Beginnings would like to announce the appointment of Rev. Rudy Volk as interim director.
This ministry offers a program of sharing, healing and reflection for widowed, separated or divorced Catholics. Retreat weekends, monthly meetings and parish support groups give participants, mainly single parents, the chance to connect with others and learn to move on with their lives. Christian counseling is also available by appointment.
For more information, please contact Lynn at
416-222-1426 ext. 258 or 416-222-1101 ext. 107
To reach Rev. Rudy Volk directly, please call
905-891-3948. |
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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49th International Eucharistic Congress
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! |
HMWN Radio Maria looking for Parish Support
Toronto Catholic Radio Station, HMWN (Holy Mother World Networks) Radio Maria on Oct. 7, 2007, will inaugurate its drive to garner support from the Catholic community in order to have its broadcast signal carried by the cable companies.
The CRTC, on March 12, 2007, granted HMWN a broadcast license for a digital English language Catholic radio signal across Canada. The next step is to get the cable companies, (such as Rogers, Shaw, Cogeco, Videotron), to carry our service.
October 7, 2007, the Feast day of the Holy Rosary, HMWN Radio Maria will formally launch its campaign in the entire Archdiocese of Toronto. Individuals interested in supporting this campaign can do so by signing specially prepared postcards.
These cards will be available at all parishes. Pastors will receive a separate mailing with a sample postcard and detailed instructions on how to promote our campaign. All this information may also be accessed through our website: www.hmwn.net.
For additional information please contact: Lou Iacobelli at 416-245-0200 or email lou@hmwn.net.
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Youth Ministry
Workshops & Training
2007 / 2008
If you are a youth minister, coordinator, or work with youth, be sure to save the following dates.
Saturday, October 20, 2007 @ 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Paulist Centre, 830 Bathurst St. (across from Bathurst Subway)
Topics:
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.
The cost for the October workshop is $10.00 (lunch included). To register for the day, contact Lecia at 416-599-7676 ext. 225 or lecia@ocytoronto.org. For more information visit www.ocytoronto.org.
January 11-13, 2008 - CCYMN Youth Ministry Conference for Adult Leaders. www.ccymn.ca.
Saturday, January 19, 2008 - Liturgical Music Ministry Workshop. Sponsored by the Catholic Office of Religious Education, Archdiocese of Toronto.
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Mass of Healing Praying with St. Germaine
Patroness of those suffering from illness, economic hardship & abuse.
Saturday, Oct. 20, 2007 at 5:00 p.m.
Our Lady of Victory Church, 117 Guestville Ave., Toronto. (Weston Rd. & Eglinton Ave.) 416-769-1171.
For all those feeling “beaten down” by life: come and be touched by the healing hand of God & the powerful intercession of St. Germaine.
N.B. Blessing with relic of St. Germaine!
Music provided by Mitch Chavez & the St. Anthony of Padua choir.
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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.
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7th Annual Somerville Lecture
The Creative City:
The Future of Christian Urbanism
A free public lecture by John Bentley Mays, author and award-winning journalist. He will explore the new popular interest in cities and how a Christian urbanism can inform public debate on architecture, public art and urban planning in the task of city-building for all.
TWO DATES:
Thursday, October 18, 2007 at 7:30 p.m.
Newman Centre Chapel, University of Toronto, 89 St. George Street, Toronto. (reception to follow)
Friday, October 19, 2007 at 7:30 p.m.
C.L. Siegfried Hall, St. Jerome's University, Westmount Road, Waterloo.
For more information contact 416-934-3400 ext. 407.
Sponsored by The Catholic Register in co-operation with St. Jerome's Centre for Catholic Experience and The Newman Centre.
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2007 Dominican Family Justice Seminar
Public Lecture and Seminar.
Speaker: Fr. Jean-Jacques Pérennès, OP, Secretary-General, Dominican Institute of Oriental Studies, Cairo, Egypt.
Public Lecture: VIOLENCE AND RECONCILIATION:
A major challenge for our time.
Thursday, October 11, 2007 at 7:30 p.m.
Robert Madden Hall, Carr Hall, University of St. Michael's College, Toronto.
Violence seems to dominate the world: fundamentalism, nationalism, economic pressures, accumulated years of frustration and resentment. The resolve of Nelson Mandela and Bishop Tutu to bring an end to apartheid in South Africa and the life work of Martin Luther King to end segregation have shown the way. Prophets and martyrs of our time are the pathfinders toward reconciliation. All welcome: suggested donation: $10.00.
Seminar: “A Life poured out: the story of Pierre Claverie, Dominican Bishop of Oran, Algeria, assassinated in 1996”
Friday, October 12, 2007: 9 a.m. – noon
Charbonnel Lounge, Elmsley Hall, University of St. Michael's College, Toronto. Registration and continental breakfast at 8:30 a.m.
Cost is $35.00, Registration deadline: October 5, 2007. Contact: mlbaier@look.ca or 416-762-1016.
Organized by the Dominican Family of Toronto in collaboration with the University of St. Michael's College Chaplaincy Social Justice Centre
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Discuss Henri Nouwen's In the Name of Jesus online with Jack Given
October 15th – Dec 14th, 2007
This discussion on Henri's In the Name of Jesus will be moderated by Jack Given, an avid Nouwen reader with a background in social work.
To start, go to www.HenriNouwen.org, click on “Blogs”. Click on “Discuss Nouwen Books Online”. No need to register or log in.
Jack is looking forward to a fruitful online discussion with you.
You can purchase a copy of In the Name of Jesus (book or CD) at a special price at www.HenriNouwen.org/shopcart or contact Steve Ellis at: Daybreak Books & Media*: 905-884-3454 x 234; toll-free: 1-800-853-1412, email: nouwenbooks@larchdaybreak.com. Special prices in effect until November 15, 2007.
*Daybreak Books and Media is an outreach ministry of L'Arche Daybreak. Purchases from the shopcart or DB&M help to support the L'Arche Daybreak community.
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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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Monsignor Dennis Murphy — Now in Paperback from Catholic Register Books
Now you can get all Msgr. Dennis Murphy's essays on the spirituality of Catholic education in a single, paperback volume. Catholic Education: A Light of Truth, brings together seven updated essays with an introduction by Msgr. Murphy on the challenges facing Catholic education and how we can meet them. These essays have been in popular demand among teachers, school and board administrators, parents and trustees since The Catholic Register began publishing them annually in 2001.
Price: $14.95 (taxes included) plus shipping and handling.
Bulk orders (10 or more copies): $10 apiece (taxes included) plus shipping and handling. To order contact 416-934-3410, FAX 416-934-3409, or e-mail circ@catholicregister.org. Orders will be mailed beginning Oct. 1. Allow 2 weeks for delivery. Catholic Register Books is an imprint of The Catholic Register. |
Enter a world of miracles, mystery, and angelic music – of human need, saintly helpers,
and heavenly light.
You are invited to an exhibition of fifty-five paintings exploring a compelling and little known visual tradition, a new world of images touched off in Europe and evolving in the Spanish territories of the Americas. Consider these canvases' characters, and their stories as living evidence of how one religion, Catholicism, was lived and experienced by the many peoples of South America.
The exhibit is at the University of Toronto Art Centre, University College, on King's College Circle and runs to December 9, 2007. Admission is free. Hours of operation: Tuesday-Friday noon-5 p.m., Saturdays noon-4 p.m. and Closed Sunday and Monday.
For more information, visit www.utoronto.ca/artcentre.
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Looking for a Part-time Organist
The Parish of St. Matthew is looking for a part-time organist for its Italian Mass at 10:45 a.m. on Sundays, feasts and special occasions. Basically the services to be rendered are:
- Plan the Sunday Liturgy with the parish Pastoral Staff with reference to the music and songs
- Prepare the songs
- Practice with the congregation the songs to be sung
- Teach the congregation new songs
Please submit credentials / resume to St. Matthew's Church 706 Old Weston Rd Toronto Ontario M6N 3B8 or call 416-653-7191; by email: stmatthewsrcc@on.aibn.com or fax 416-654-2288. |
| “Retreat for Married Couples” at Queen of Apostles Renewal Centre
ARCHBISHOP ADAM EXNER, OMI, will preach a weekend retreat for MARRIED COUPLES at Queen of Apostles Renewal Centre in Mississauga on November 30 to December 2, 2007.
The theme of the retreat will be "REFLECTING THE FACE OF CHRIST IN MARRIAGE AND FAMILY."
Please contact the Centre at 905-278-5229 to register or obtain more information. |
Life Chain Canada 2007
This year’s LifeChain takes place on Sunday, September 30,, 2007 from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
LifeChain is a peaceful and prayerful way to be a witness to Life and Truth, standing an hour with others praying for our nation and for an end to abortion. It is a visual statement of solidarity by the Christian community and people of other faith, that abortion kills children and that the church supports the sanctity of human life from the moment of conception to natural death.
For more information and locations please visit www.lifesite.net or call 416-204-9749. |
| Development and Peace
Launches 07-08 Campaign
D&P's annual education and action campaign kicks off in four different locations across the diocese:
Saturday, October 13, 2007 at St. Joan or Arc Parish, Toronto
Saturday, October 13, 2007 at St. Mary's Parish, Barrie
Saturday, November 3, 2007 at St. John the Evangelist Parish, Whitby
Saturday, November 17, 2007 at St. Dominic Parish, Mississauga
D&P is the official international development agency of the Canadian Catholic Church and is supported by ShareLife. Come learn about an important issue facing our brothers and sisters in the developing world as we enter year two of our campaign on mining.
For more information please contact: Luke Stocking at 416-922-1592, luke.stocking@devp.org. |
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. |
| 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. |
Gifts of Securities for our Parish
The May 2006 federal budget completely eliminated the taxation of capital gains on donations of listed securities and mutual funds. As a result, gifts of this nature have become very attractive to parishioners who plan their contributions to the Church on an annual basis. People in our parish and throughout the Archdiocese are able to take advantage of this major tax savings while supporting their Church.
For more information please call the Parish Office, or Paul Nazareth, Manager of Planned Giving and Major Gifts for the Archdiocese 416-934-3400, ext. 561 or
1-800-263-2595.
You can also visit www.stewardshiptoronto.org for more information. |
| A Day of Reflection: Root Causes of Poverty
Specific Focus-Human Trafficking.
Sponsored by the Sisters of Charity of Halifax.
October 27, 2007 from 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Site: Scarboro Missions, 2685 Kingston Rd. Scarborough.
Registration Fee: $10.00. Lunch available for $8.00 or bring your own.
Please register by Oct. 22 by email to kathymurtha@rogers.com or calling Kathy at
416-261-7135 ext. 215. |
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. |
| St. Dominic's Parish, Mississauga presents
RETURN OF THE RESURRECTION DANCE THEATRE TROUPE OF HAITI
From the Streets to the Stage!
MONDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2007 at 7:30 p.m.
St. Dominic's Church, 625 Atwater Avenue, Mississauga. (Corner of Cawthra Road & Atwater)
The troupe will be touring Hamilton and Mississauga from October 10-29, 2007. Past venues have included Chicago, Denver, Seattle, Dance Africa in New York City, World Youth Day, Toronto in 2002 and in 2004 were sponsored by the Dufferin Peel Catholic District School Board. These 6 young dancers are raising funds for group homes which serve physically disabled youth and also support ongoing skills training for disadvantaged Haitian youth.
NO TICKETS REQUIRED, however, a collection will taken up to support the above-mentioned projects. Call Fiona Pereira at 905-278-7762 for more information. |
Development and Peace
40th Anniversary Celebration
Join us in celebrating 40 years of Development and Peace, including a celebration liturgy presided over by Archbishop Collins. Through the Solidarity and Generosity of Canadian Catholics, Development and Peace has provided $500 million to support 14,665 projects in 70 countries in Asia, Africa and Latin America during its history:
Friday October 26, 2007
6:45 p.m., 121 St. Joseph St. Colloquium, including Fr. Peter Henriot S.J. from Zambia.
Saturday October 27, 2007
10:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m., 100 St. Joseph St. Workshop on Catholic Social Teaching led by Fr. Henriot.
Cost for both sessions - $20 full (Fri. & Sat.) $15 partial $10 student $0 unwaged.
Liturgy at 2:00pm, St. Basil's Church, 50 St. Joseph St. Reception from 3:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m., 100 St. Joseph St. No Cost.
Please contact sylviaskre@hotmail.com for details. |
| The Angel Foundation for Learning's 3rd Annual Evening to Feed the Soul Tribute Gala
Helping Toronto Catholic District School Board Students Succeed.
Join the Angel Foundation as they pay tribute to the individuals who are making a positive difference in the lives of vulnerable students.
Friday, October 19, 2007
Montecassino Banquet and Event Venue, 3701 Chesswood Drive, North York.
The evening includes: a jazz ensemble, silent auction, art auction and dancing.
$80.00/person (a $30 tax receipt will be issued)
$900 for a table of ten.
For tickets or further information contact Sonia Gallo at 416-222-8282 ext. 6022 sonia.gallo@tcdsb.org. |
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 at
2:00 p.m. Come and Bring a Friend. |
| 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 included).
TO REGISTER CALL 416-261-7207 ext. 235 or email ioftsas@rogers.com |
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