Community Events

Annual Mass for the Faithful Departed

Catholic Cemeteries - Archdiocese of Toronto wishes to invite all families within the Archdiocese of Toronto to participate in the Annual Mass for the Faithful Departed on Wednesday, August 12, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. at the following locations:

Assumption Cemetery - Archbishop Thomas Collins
Queen of Heaven Cemetery - Bishop John Boissonneau
Holy Cross Cemetery - Bishop Richard Grecco
Christ the King Cemetery - Bishop Peter Hundt
Mount Hope Cemetery - Msgr. Marco Laurencic
Resurrection Cemetery - Fr. Charles Forget
St. Mary's Cemetery - Fr. Keith Wallace

ALL ARE WELCOME.

In the event of rain – Mass will be held in the mausoleum at Assumption, Holy Cross, Resurrection and Queen of Heaven. Christ the King Cemetery will celebrate Mass on site in the Reception Centre. Mount Hope to St . Monica's Parish, 44 Broadway Avenue, Toronto. St. Mary's Cemetery to St. John Vianney Parish, 13 Baldwin Lane, Barrie.

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 Ian Benson, the Executive Director of the Centre for Cultural Renewal.

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

Spanish Speaking Pilgrimage to Martyrs' Shrine

August 22, 2009 - 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Martyrs' Shrine, Midland.

“La Familia de Habla Hispana Camina con los Martires.”

All are welcome to come to the Spanish speaking pilgrimage at the Martyrs' Shrine. Open air Mass at 11:00 a.m. Activities for the whole family.

Come or contact deacondanielgana@hotmail.com for more information. If you need transportation, please contact any Spanish speaking parish as they are organizing buses to Midland.

Helping Troubled Marriages

Retrouvaille Toronto will be hosting a session the weekend of September 25 - 27, 2009.

Originating in Quebec over 30 years ago, Retrouvaille is now an international Catholic program helping married couples that are experiencing difficulties in their relationship. It consists of one weekend residential session followed by a series of half-day sessions. Last summer Pope Benedict XVI commended Retrouvaille for its positive impact on marriage and the family.

For confidential information or to register for the September 25 - 27 weekend, call 416-281-6007 or visit the web site at: www.torontoretrouvaille.com.

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.

Missa Cantata for the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Saturday, August 15, 2009 - 12:00 noon
Holy Cross Church, Toronto.

For more information, please contact the Priestly Fraternity of St. Peter, Rev. Fr. Howard J. Venette, FSSP, Chaplain, at 416-421-5225 www.fssptoronto.com.

Equip & Refresh Alpha Conference

August 21-22, 2009
Carruthers Creek Community Church, 599 Bayly Street East, Ajax.

Friday – 5:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Saturday – 8:30 a.m. – 5:15 p.m.

The Equip & Refresh Alpha Conference is an opportunity to find out more about Alpha, and if your parish already is running Alpha an opportunity to take your course to the next level. This conference will bring together church leaders and their teams to provide delegates with a unique opportunity to meet people from other churches to share experiences and ideas through small group discussions and interactive sessions.

The Alpha course is a ten-week, practical introduction to the Christian faith. It is about exploring the big questions of life and connecting with others who are exploring too. It is a tried and tested way of introducing people to the historical person of Jesus in a non-threatening and welcoming way that works well with large or small groups in almost any setting.

Learn more at www.alphacanada.org.

To register call 1-877-552-5742 or online at www.alphacanada.org/events.

Teacht i dTír: Voices from Ireland Park

August 13 - 22 2009 – 7:00 p.m. (no show on Sundays)
Eireann Quay, Toronto (where Bathurst St. meets the water).

Like the award-winning Toronto park in which it is set, this professional theatre project memorializes the devastating events surrounding the arrival of 38,000 Irish Potato Famine Refugees to Toronto in 1847.

Written in both Irish and English and performed by Irish-Canadian actors and artists of Irish descent. Presented by MacKenzieRo: Toronto's Irish Repertory Theatre Company

*Blankets for sitting encouraged. Pay what you can by donation only. (This theatrical event is accessible to all regardless of financial situation). www.mackenziero.com/ireland.html.

Spiritual and Religious Care Visitor Training

The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health offers ‘'Spiritual and Religious Care Visitor Training” for clergy/faith-group leaders and lay ministers from various religions/faith-groups to enhance their skills in visiting patients/clients in hospitals and other institutions.

The 7 week – 20 hours training will be held on Wednesday evenings from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m., starting September 9 to October 21, 2009 and on Saturday, October 17 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Candidates are offered and required to do 10 hours of direct client care as part of the course. (For details please contact us.)

The course will address topics such as: theological foundations for spiritual and religious care in major world religions, overview of mental illness and addiction, suicide, listening skills, working with elderly, boundaries and ethics.

Registration Fee: $ 110.00. Last date to apply is August 28, 2009. A certificate of completion will be issued to the successful candidates at the end of the course.

For more information please contact The Centre for Addition and Mental Health at 1001 Queen Street W, Toronto, ON M6J 1H4. 416-535-8501 ext. 2189/2188 biruta_pearcy@camh.net or pearly_daniel@camh.net.

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.

Weekend Marriage Preparation at
Our Lady of Grace, Angus

Our Lady of Grace Parish, Angus, is offering a weekend Marriage Preparation Course for engaged couples on:

Friday, September 18, 2009 - 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Saturday, September 19, 2009 - 8:45 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

For registration or more information please call the parish office at 705-424-1551.

Celtic Family Sunday Garden Party

Sunday, August 23, 2009 - 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Senator O'Connor Cafeteria and Courtyard, 60 Rowena Dr (Victoria Park/Ellesmere).

Enjoy Irish kitchen treats, Entertainment by the popular “WestEnders”, and Ceili Dancing with Maureen Mulvey-O'Leary. Prizes and Culture, Heritage and Learning Displays.

Tickets are family affordable at adult $10; children a Twoonie. Call to reserve your family and friends a table or advance tickets: Monica 416-498-0227 or Mary 416-745-2906 or email maryfay@rogers.com or info@oconnoririshheritagehouse.com.

Irish Heritage Night with the Toronto Blue Jays

Tuesday, August 18, 2009 - 7:07 p.m. (but come early for pre-game announcements!).
Rogers Centre.

Toronto Blue Jays vs Boston Red Sox at the Rogers Centre. Irish Heritage Night section special “$48” includes a free limited edition Blue Jays cap.

For field base level tickets call 416-745-2906 or email maryfay@rogers.com. Or group bookings c/o Koji at koji.hasegawa@bluejays.ca. The Toronto Blue Jays flyer is on www.oconnoririshheritagehouse.com.

Information and Booking Evening
O'Connor Irish Heritage Tour: Ireland 2009

Tuesday, August 11, 2009 – 7:00 p.m.
Our Lady of Sorrows Pariish Hall, Toronto.

Join Fr. Nino on a heritage visit to Ireland. Tour Date: September 14 – 22, 2009 all-inclusive and great value for your money.

Call Irish Travel Bureau, Sean or Karen 416-482-0449 or visit 109-90 Eglinton Ave West. Full itinerary and booking details on www.irishtravel.ca. Other enquiries: maryfay@rogers.com www.oconnoririshheritagehouse.com.