Advent on Salt + Light

Let Salt + Light be your daily retreat this Advent as you prepare your heart for Christmas.
Videos, reflections, schedules and more can be found at saltandlighttv.org/advent.

Advent Mission: Come Down, O Love Divine
Salt + Light will present viewers with an Advent Mission entitled, "Come Down, O Love Divine." Fr. Thomas Rosica will lead evenings of reflections
on the spirit of Advent including John the Baptist, The Annunciation, and the Visitation that will air December 19, 20, 21 at 8:00 p.m.

Salt + Light Availability: Bell TV – 654, Rogers – 240, Cogeco – 185 or online via live stream at www.saltandlighttv.org/live.

DONATE NOW

The Archdiocese of Toronto is pleased to announce that as of December 1, 2011 you can support your parish or favourite charity of the Archdiocese by making a tax deductible gift using your credit card.

A DONATE NOW button is accessible on the Archdiocesan website www.archtoronto.org that will take you to a page where you can make a gift.  You can direct your gift to your Parish, ShareLife, The Archdiocese of Toronto, St. Michael’s Choir School, St. Augustine’s Seminary, Tribute Giving, and Sunday TV Mass. Humanitarian Relief will be available on January 1, 2012. 

Thank you for your support of the Church!

Walking the “Path of Abraham”

Tuesday, November 29, 2011 - 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Scarboro Missions, 2685 Kingston Road, Scarborough.

A Panel Presentation will be given by Fr. Damian MacPherson, S.A., Rabbi Baruch Frydman-Kohl, Rev. Karen Hamilton, Imam Abdul Hai Patel, on their recent (Sept. 11, 2011) Pilgrimage to Israel and the Palestinian Territories. The Panel presentation and discussion will be moderated by Sr. Lucy Thorson, NDS.

For more information please contact lthorson@scarboromissions.ca or call 416-261-7135.

Are you an Organ Donor?

“Organ donation is a peculiar form of witness to charity. In a period like ours, often marked by various forms of selfishness, it is ever more urgent to understand how the logic of free giving is vital to a correct conception of life. Indeed, a responsibility of love and charity exist that commits one to make of their own life a gift to others, if one truly wishes to fulfill oneself. As the Lord Jesus has taught us, only whoever gives his own life can save it (cf. Lk 9: 24).” – Pope Benedict XVI

One organ and tissue donor can save up to 8 lives and enhance the lives of 75 others. Register today at BeADonor.ca. You can also visit www.archtoronto.org/organdonation for additional resources.

“Fourth Day of Christmas” Dinner

Wednesday, December 28, 2011 - 2:00 p.m.
Hospitality Days: December 27-29, 2011.
St. Mary of Egypt Refuge, Queensborough, Ontario.

At St. Mary of Egypt Refuge. Would you like to be somewhere special for Christmas? Come for all three days or just dinner. If there’s a Christmas dish or treat that has special significance for you, feel free to bring it and a Christmas song.

Please RSVP to info@stmarysrefuge.org or call 416-629-8264. For directions and information on St. Mary of Egypt Refuge visit www.stmarysrefuge.org.

TCDSB Alumni Award and Award of Merit

The Toronto Catholic District School Board is accepting nominations for its Alumni Award and Award of Merit, which recognize the accomplishments of alumni and the contributions of our supporters to Catholic education and the TCDSB. 

Deadline for nominations, including supportive documentation, is 4:00 p.m. on Friday, January 20, 2012. To view a list of past recipients and to obtain nomination forms, please visit www.tcdsb.org or call 416-222-8282 ext. 5314.

The Mass for the Unborn

December 28, 2011
St. Michael’s Cathedral, Toronto.

The Mass for the Unborn will be celebrated at St. Michael’s Cathedral at the 5:30 p.m. Mass. Rev. Ed McGovern will be the celebrant.

Alll are welcome.

Upcoming Events at the Franciscan Church of St. Bonaventure

St. Bonaventure’s Church, 1300 Leslie Street, Toronto.

Sundays of Advent
Escape the frenzy and materialism of Christmas preparations and find peace and quiet with the Lord. Our church will be open from 2:00 – 5:00 p.m. for adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. You will have an opportunity to rest with the Lord, away from the hustle and bustle of these days, and time, to contemplate the “reason for the season”, Jesus Christ, our Lord. At 4:00 p.m. we will pray Evening Prayer, a liturgy of gratitude and praise, followed by Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament. Come and give yourself some quality time to prepare for Christmas and to commune with the Season’s Lord.

Annual Christmas Pageant
Thursday, December 15 - 7:30 p.m.
Our outdoor pageant recalls the first Christmas with live animals and children playing the parts in the Nativity story. Join us for cookies and hot chocolate in the Parish Centre following the pageant.

Anointing of the Sick Liturgy
Sunday, December 18 - 2:00 p.m.
During this special Liturgy, which fulfills the Sunday obligation, there will be an individual anointing of all who would like to receive the Sacrament.

Advent Reconciliation Service
Monday, December 19 - 7:30 p.m.
Join us for a joyful celebration of God’s Mercy in preparation for Christmas. This is a communal celebration of the Sacrament of Reconciliation.

For more information, please contact the parish at 416-447-5571 www.st-bonaventure.ca.

The Paulist Ministry Centre Presents…

An evening with Mike Glugosh: Dealing with Anxiety and Depression.  Many people feel overwhelmed, afraid and depressed.  Mike says that he offers practical, useful and technical skills that will be helpful to anyone. This session will be held on Tuesday, January 10, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. at the Paulist Centre.

Understanding the Catholic Faith. The Centre offers 8 week program on "Understanding the Catholic Faith".  Session will begin on Tuesday, February 14 to April 3, 2012 from 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. This program is structured for adults who wish to receive adult Confirmation or who want to learn more about the Catholic faith.

Bereavement Group. For those who are grieving the loss of loved ones. The Paulist Centre offers  a support group starting  from Wednesday, February 15 to March 14, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. for 5 weeks. Mary Marrocco and Fr. Paul Lannan, C.S.P. will facilitate these sessions.

Separated or Divorced Group. For those who are separated or divorced. The Paulist Centre is offering ways to work through these issues. Fr. Paul Lannan is the author of the book "Getting Unstuck: Moving on After Divorce".  Fr. Paul will facilitate these sessions beginning on Wednesday, March 28 to May 30, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

The Paulist Ministry Centre is located at 830 Bathurst Street, Toronto. For more information contact Fr. Paul Lannan, C.S.P., M.S. at 416-534-2326 ext. 231.