Weekend Marriage Preparation
at Our Lady of Grace Church, Angus

Friday, September 23, 2011 - 7:00 p.m.-9:30 p.m.
Saturday, September 24, 2011 - 8:45 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Sunday, September 25, 2011 - 8:30 a.m.-11:00 a.m.

Our Lady of Grace Church, Angus, is offering a weekend marriage preparation course for engaged couples in preparation for the Sacrament of Marriage. Our Lady of Grace Church is located at 27 Centre Street, in Angus. A completion certificate will be awarded at the conclusion of the course. For more information or to register please call the parish office at 705-424-1551.

Come & See Weekend

Watch World Youth Day on Salt + Light

Follow the events of the closing weekend of World Youth Day Madrid including the Youth Festival, Vigil and Closing Mass with Pope Benedict XVI.

Broadcast Schedule:

Saturday Aug 20th
Youth Festival Events – 9:00 a.m.
Papal Mass with Seminarians – 11:00 a.m.
Vigil – 1:30 p.m. rebroadcast – 7:30 p.m. and
11:30 p.m.

Sunday Aug 21st
Closing Mass – 6:30 a.m.
rebroadcast – 6:30 p.m. and 11:30 p.m.

Visit www.wydcentral.org for a complete video archive of Madrid 2011 as well as past WYDs. You will also find reflections, stats, blogs and much more.

The St. John's Bible at Regis College:
2011-2012 Traveling Program

The St. John's Bible is the first manuscript edition of Sacred Scripture to be scribed and illuminated by hand in over 500 years. A rare art quality facsimile is on permanent display at Regis College, placing the Word of God at the centre of theological reflection.

Visitors are welcome at 100 Wellesley Street West, Toronto. A new page is turned every day. Once again in 2011-2012, a traveling exhibit and religious education program will be available to parishes, schools, retreat centres, religious communities and other groups.

For more information, please visit www.RegisCollege.ca/SJB_at_RegisCollege or contact Father Gordon Rixon, S.J., Dean of the College, email gordon.rixon@utoronto.ca or call
416-922-5474 ext. 225.

2011 St. Pio Novena

September 5-9, 2011 (English/Spanish) – 7:30 p.m.
September 12-16, 2011 (Italian) – 7:30 p.m.
St. Philip Neri Parish, 2100 Jane St. Toronto. (1 light south of Wilson Avenue)

Guest Celebrant will be Bro. Gianluigi Pasquale, ofm, cap. The Novena Masses will discuss the following topics:

Monday - The Stigmata
Tuesday - St. Pio and St. Francis
Wednesday - St. Pio, Model of Spiritual Life (with English/Spanish Mass)
Thursday - St. Pio during the year of his Priesthood
Friday - Healing Mass (with English/Spanish Mass)

Veneration of the Holy Relics of St. Pio: Friday,
6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Confessions: Tuesday to Friday, 6:30 p.m. - 7:15 p.m. Holy Rosary: Monday to Friday, 7:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

For more information, please call 416-241-3101.

Finding God in the Dark: Regis College
Fall 2011 Film Series

Regis College invites you to a series of eight free evenings of film to help you reflect upon your spiritual path. This year's theme is "Discernment: Looking for God in the World." Screenings are followed by optional small group discussions. All are welcome. Regis College is located at 100 Wellesley Street West, Toronto, near the Museum Subway Station.

For more information or to pre-register, please visit www.RegisCollege/events, call 416-922-5474 ext. 221 or email inquiries@RegisCollege.ca. Regis College is the Jesuit Faculty of Theology at the University of Toronto.

Toronto Catholic District School Board August 31st Meeting on
Equity & Inclusive Education

Wednesday, August 31, 2011
80 Sheppard Avenue East, Toronto.

The Toronto Catholic District School Board will be discussing proposed amendments to the Equity & Inclusive Education Policy at a board meeting on August 31, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. The gathering takes place at 80 Sheppard Ave. East, Toronto.

All are welcome to attend or view the proceedings online through www.tcdsb.org.

World of the Crèche is coming to Toronto

November 10 - 12, 2011
St. James Anglican Cathedral, Toronto.

St. James' Anglican Cathedral will host a major international convention on the art and history of the Nativity. Join them in welcoming delegates from across all of North America and far beyond in an international convention focusing on the crèche.

For detailed information on the programming and how to register, check St. James Cathedral’s website at www.stjamescathedral.on.ca or contact Nancy Mallett, Convention Chair, at 416-364-7865, ext. 233, or email archives@stjamescathedral.on.ca.

COME AND BREAK BREAD TOGETHER

October 3-6, 2011 – 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
St. Aidan Church, 3501 Finch Ave. E., Scarborough

Fr. Larry Richards, a popular Conference Speaker and Pastor from Erie, PA, will conduct a four day Parish Mission at St. Aidan Church.  The purpose of the mission is to help people grow in holiness, love for God and achieve their final goal eternal life.

Fr. Larry, a gifted and captivated speaker, preacher and retreat master. He has directed hundreds of retreats, parish missions and conferences for priests, religious, men, youth, and people of all ages. Fr. Larry has also featured on EWTN's “Life on the Rock”, “Bookmark” and has a best seller published by Ignatius Press called “Be a Man!”

Sherwood Pictures film 'Courageous'

Opening Friday, September 30, 2011

Fatherlessness is widespread and its effects are far-reaching. Children from father-absent homes are more likely to struggle with drug abuse, live in poverty and engage in criminal activity.

From the creators of the faith-based film 'Fireproof' comes a new movie 'Courageous' calling fathers at every stage in life and from every social background to renew their faith in God and become more engaged in the lives of their children and families. Produced by Sherwood Pictures and Affirm Films, Burlington, Ontario-based Crossroads Christian Communications and Tricord Media will be distributing 'Courageous' in Cineplex theatres right across Canada.

Local parishes interested in viewing the film in theatres are encouraged to order advance group sale tickets for the film and the church resources connected with the film's release by visiting www.courageouscanada.ca or by calling 1-855-856-6868. Parishioners can also purchase individual tickets for the film by calling their local participating Cineplex theatre or online at www.cineplex.com.

Windows on Theology
Continuous Learning Series

The Regis College 2011-2012 Windows on Theology Continuous Learning Series will present four non-credit courses, including its first online offering, "Preparing Hearts, Minds and Places: Welcoming the New Roman Missal," led by Professor Gilles Mongeau, S.J.

Beginning on October 3rd, this online course will offer educational support for the coming changes in the celebration of the Roman Catholic Eucharist.

Beginning September 21st, Professor Gordon Rixon, S.J. will offer “Transforming Dynamics of Grace” as an onsite class at Regis College.

For more information and to register, please visit www.RegisCollege.ca/Windows, email inquiries@RegisCollege.ca or call 416-922-5474 ext. 221.

Lay Pastoral Assistant -
Faith Development and School Coordinator

St. Joseph's Parish in Streetsville is looking for a full time Lay Pastoral Assistant. Under the direction of the pastor and working together with other parish staff this individual will coordinates the faith development initiatives and school related activities of St. Joseph Parish including Sacramental catechesis, youth ministry, along with other faith development activities.

General requirements: superior written and verbal skills, 2-3 year experience in a similar position, diploma in theology, religious education or equivalent and the ability to work cooperatively.

Please check the Archdiocesan website at www.archtoronto.org for a full description of this position.

Those wishing to be considered for this position should submit their resume and cover letter to Fr. Marc-Andre Campbell, Pastor at office@stjosephstreetsville.com or by fax at
905-542-7052. Deadline for submission is
August 23, 2011.

We thank all applicants, however only respondents selected for an interview will be contacted.

Feast of Queen of the Holy Rosary and the 150th Anniversary of St. Patrick's Shrine

October 7-8, 2011
St. Patrick's Shrine Parish, 141 McCaul St., Toronto.

Join us for a two day retreat with Fr. Pat Patanuade, from La Salette Shrine in Massachusetts. He is known for his musical ability and is involved in healing ministry all around the world.

Friday, October 7, 2011 - 5:00 p.m. (Living Rosary with candlelight, Mass and concert with Exposition and the Anointing of the Sick.

Saturday October 8, 2011 - 3:00 p.m. (Divine Mercy, Living Rosary with candlelight, Healing Mass and concert with Fr. Pat, concluding with the Anointing of the Sick).

For more information, please contact Alannah, from the St. Patrick's Senior's Club at 416-988-0349. www.stpatrickstoronto.ca.

Singing the Lord's Song

The workshop for parish musicians scheduled for Saturday, September 17, with Fr. Ricky Manalo, CSP, entitled Music, Ritual and Ministry in Today's' Church, IS POSTPONED. Inquiries can be directed to the
Paulist Ministry Centre, 416-534-2326.

First Corinthians: The Church and the Christian Community

Tuesdays, Sept. 20 - Nov. 29, 2011 – 7:00 p.m.
St. Thomas Aquinas Parish, Toronto.

St. Thomas Aquinas Parish welcomes you to join us in our journey of exploring the bible and our faith. In the Fall of 2011 we will be studying First Corinthians: The Church and the Christian Community from the Great Adventures Series.

For each session we will view a 30 minute DVD (speaker is Dr. Tim Gray), followed by group discussion led by clergy at St. Thomas Aquinas Parish.

$20.00 for the course (11 lessons). Registration will take place on September 20.

For more information please call St. Thomas Aquinas at 416-782-8943.