Community Events

A Lenten Retreat for Teachers
“The Teacher Who Loves The Lord”

Sunday, March 7, 2010 - 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.               
St Augustine Seminary, 2661 Kingston Road, Scarborough

All Catholic educators of the archdiocese are invited to take time this Lent to reflect
on their vocation as teacher.  Our special guest will be Archbishop Michael Miller CSB, former Secretary of the Vatican’s Congregation for Catholic Education and author ofThe Holy See’s Teaching on Catholic Schools.

$40.00 per person.  For information, please call Barry White 416-393-5204 barry.white@tcdsb.org. Mass will be celebrated. Lunch and hospitality are included in the cost. Please send cheques payable to ‘Catholic Teachers Guild’ c/o Barry White 80 Sackville St., Toronto, Ontario M5A 3E5

The Catholic Teachers Guild is a lay organization whose mission is to support teachers in their vocation. The Catholic Teachers Guild is the sponsor of the archdiocese’ annual Education Mass. Please visit www.catholicteachersguild.org.

Luke's Gospel of the Father and of Jesus

First Saturday of the Month - 9:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m.
All Saints' Parish, Etobicoke.

Every first Saturday of the month, Father Francis Carpinelli will guide us through St. Luke's Gospel. We will learn about what Luke, the Evangelist, really believed about Jesus by the way he presents the motifs and themes of the beliefs of early Christians and by how he presents what Jesus himself believed and taught.

For more information please contact All Saints' at 416-244-3066.

February 6 and March 6 - Luke 4:14-9:50. Jesus' Ministry in Galilee.
May 1, June 5 and July 3 - Luke 9:51-19-27. Jesus' Journey to Jerusalem.
August 7 - Luke 19:28-21-38. Jesus Teaches in Jerusalem.
September 4, October 2 and November 6 - Luke 22:1-24:53. Jesus' Passion, Death and Resurrection.

Lenten Holy Hour at Regis College

Every Monday during the Season of Lent – 12 Noon.
Regis College, St. Joseph Chapel, 100 Wellesley Street West, Toronto.

Regis College Jesuit Community invites you to join them for a Lenten Holy Hour.  All are welcome.

For more information please see www.regiscollege.ca

HOLY WEEK TRIDUUM RETREAT

April1 – 4, 2010
Manresa Jesuit Spiritual Renewal Centre, Pickering.

These days of retreat provide silence and solitude for entering more deeply into the mystery of Jesus’ passion, death and resurrection.

Holy Thursday evening to Easter Sunday morning.

Suggested Offering: $225.00 incl. meals, accommodation, program and spiritual direction. To register or for more information please contact the office at 905-839-2864 ext. 110 or info@manresa-canada.ca. Or visit us at www.manresa-canada.ca.

What's So Special About the Gospel of...

A series of four free lectures presented by St. Basil's Parish, Toronto, and St. Mike's Continuing Education. Scheduled are the following:

Tuesday, March 9, 2010 - 7:00 p.m.
"The Gospel of Luke, Scribe of the Gentleness of Christ". (Rev. Thomas Rosica, csb, CEO Salt & Light Television Network, Lecturer New Testament, Toronto School of Theology)

Tuesday, May 11, 2010 - 7:00 p.m.
"The Gospel of John: John, the Beloved Disciple"
New perspectives on his gospel, his community and his vision. (Rev. Thomas Rosica, csb, CEO Salt & Light Television Network, Lecturer New Testament, Toronto School of Theology)

All lectures takes place at St. Basil's Parish Hall, 50 St. Joseph St. Lectures begin at 7:00 p.m. with refreshments to follow. There is no charge but reservations are required. Call 416-926-7110 to reserve.

Parish Secretary-Modified Full-Time
(25 hours/week including Diocesan benefits)

The parish secretary reports directly to the pastor and provides administrative support in all aspects of the parish office.

REQUIREMENTS
Effective organizational skills – attentive to detail
Computer skills, including Word, Excel, E-mail (Parish Tools an asset)
Excellent interpersonal and listening skills
Time management skills
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Must work effectively, both independently and as part of a team

Please submit resume and cover letter to stpeter@bellnet.ca, attention Fr. Rich Colgan, C.S.P. as soon as possible.  Questions can be directed to Fr. Rich at 416-534-4219 ext. 211. We thank all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

ASHES TO EASTER

The Paulist Center is offering a two evening Lenten retreat. Ted Schmidt is the presenter and facilitator. These evenings will discuss scriptural and theological understandings of Lent. These sessions will help you in your Lenten spiritual journey. The presentations are on Wednesday, March 10 and Wednesday, March 24 at 7:00 p.m.

For more information please call the Centre at 416-534-2326.

Annual St. Patrick's Day Mass

Wednesday, March 17, 2010 – 10:00 a.m.
St. Michael's Cathedral, Toronto.

All are invited to the annual St. Patrick's Day Mass at St. Michael's Cathedral. Main Celebrant will be Bishop William McGrattan with Religious and Diocesan priests concelebrating. His Excellency, Mr. Declan Kelly, Irish Ambassador to Canada, will be in attendance.

For more information please contact Michael Doyle at 416-259-1676.

Seeds of Hope

A reflection series based on the spiritual writings of Henri J.M. Nouwen.

Saturday March 6, 2010
Dayspring Chapel at L'Arche Daybreak, 11339 Yonge Street, Richmond Hill.

“Dancing the River: Celebrating the Stories of Our Lives” Facilitated by Jacquie Boughner and Carl MacMillan. Registration and coffee begins at 9:00 a.m. Reflection from 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Please call or email to reserve a place by calling 905-884-0025 ext. 110. Toll-free: 1-866-226-2158 ext.110 nouwensociety@nouwen.net www.HenriNouwen.org.

$30 or pay what you can (cash or cheque at the door.) Books, pottery and candles on sale after the reflection.

Couples for Christ - 5th Pro-Life Congress

May 8, 2010
Canada Christian College,50 Gervais Dr., Toronto.

Couples for Christ Toronto is holding its 5th Pro-Life Congress on May 8, 2010 at Canada Christian College at 50 Gervais Dr., Toronto, ON. Christopher West, of the Theology of the Body Institute, will conduct a session on Pope John Paul II’s Theology of the Body.

The theme for the Congress is “FULLNESS OF LIFE in JESUS”, taken from Colossians 2:6-7: “Since you have accepted Christ Jesus as Lord, live in union with him. Keep your roots deep in him, build your lives on him, and become stronger in your faith, as you were taught. And be filled with thanksgiving.

For more information please contact Rey & Beng Ardiente, Couples for Christ Event Communications & Promotions Coordinators, at 905–599-5519 prolife@cfcontario.ca.

Redemptorist Come and See
Vocation Retreat

March 26-28, 2010
Toronto, Ontario.

Come and discern our way of life as Redemptorist Priests and Brothers! Attend a Vocation Come and See Retreat! For more information, contact Fr. Santo Arrigo C.Ss.R. at 416-593-6520 or vocations@redemptorists.ca.

Mass for the Unborn

Monday, March 22, 2010
St. Anne's Parish, 115 Vodden St. E., Brampton.

Rosary 6:30 p.m. Mass 7:00 p.m. Speaker and homilist: Father Tom Lynch, National Director of Priests for Life Canada. Reception and baby shower for Birthright to follow after the Mass.

For more information please contact St. Anne's Parish at 905-453-1303.

The Tallis Choir - Victoria Tenebrae
of Good Friday

Saturday, March 6, 2010 - 7:30 p.m.
St. Patrick’s Church, 141 McCaul Street, Toronto

The Tallis Choir of Toronto presents Tomás Luis de Victoria’s dramatic 1611 Office of the Holy Week for the Royal Convent of Madrid. Tenebrae (which translates as “shadows” or “darkness”) is celebrated on the last three days of Holy Week, and the performance recreates the alternation between chanting and polyphony characteristic of the service.

Now in its 32nd season, Tallis Choir, a chamber ensemble, has earned a reputation for innovative programming and polished performances. Its repertoire ranges from Gregorian chant to contemporary choral music, with special attention to Renaissance sacred music, particularly Italian and English masterpieces of the sixteenth century.

Students, $10 (at door only); seniors, $20; general admission, $25. Please call 416-286-9798 for information or tickets. info@tallischoir.com www.tallischoir.com/ticketing.html.

Taizé Prayer

Please join us at St. Clare's Church, 1118 St. Clair Ave. W. (just east of Dufferin), on Friday, April 9th and every second Friday of the month at 7:30 p.m., as we gather in prayer and meditative reflection in the style of Taizé. 

We will also learn more about this form of prayer, the monastic community of Taizé, and the reason why thousands of young people make their way every week to meet and pray with the brothers in Taizé.

For more information please call 416-654-7087.

Compass Presents...Evangelization in the Media!

Friday, March 26, 2010 - 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Fr. Madden Hall, University of St. Michael's College, Toronto.

Compass, a ministry for Catholic college students, invites you to join us for "Evangelization in the Media" a one day conference examining the role of the media in Christian evangelization. Guest speakers include Archbishop Thomas Collins, broadcaster Michael Coren and Fr. John Bartunek, who will discuss lessons learned while working on the Mel Gibson film, "The Passion of the Christ" and his best selling book, "Inside the Passion". Registration is $5.00 - more information available online at: compass.dev.sa.utoronto.ca.

3 Day Live-In Lenten Retreat

March 13 - 15, 2010

Reflect the Glory of the Lord (For singles and married couples)
A Light to the nations (For youth)

Allow the Word and the Holy Spirit to transform you. Explore and experience the fullness of your Catholic faith. Celebrate, sing and praise the Lord. Dynamic speakers, daily Mass, adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, Rosary, healing prayer, confession.

For registration and more information please call 905-789-9909, email gethsemaneministries@yahoo.ca or see www.gethsemaneministries.com.

Rose of Sharon Services for Young Mothers
1985-2010 - We’re celebrating 25 years!

April 25, 2010 – 11:00 a.m.
St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic Church, Newmarket.

Rose of Sharon will be celebrating its 25th Anniversary with a mass and luncheon with His Grace Archbishop Thomas Collins.

The event will be taking place at St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic Church located at 17955 Leslie Street in Newmarket. His Grace, Archbishop Thomas Collins will be presiding over the 11:00 a.m. Mass and then making a special presentation in honour of young mothers and their children at the luncheon.

Additional presentations will be taking place along with entertainment and a raffle. Luncheon tickets are $25.00 per person and also available in tables of ten.

Please contact our office at 905-853-5514 to purchase your Anniversary Luncheon Tickets. We hope you will able to join us for this very special celebration!

Production of Harvey

February 26, 27, March 5 and 6, 2010 - Curtain time 7:30 p.m.
Brebeuf College School Theatre, 211 Steeles Avenue East, Toronto.

The TCDSB Staff Arts is pleased to present their upcoming production of the comedy Harvey, by Mary Chase, directed by Peter Hart.

TCDSB Staff Arts is a non-profit community theatre group composed of present and retired staff members of the Toronto Catholic District School Board, including teachers, education assistants, secretaries, child and youth workers, principals, custodians and board administrative staff.  Each year the group presents a Christmas concert, a mid-winter comedy or dramatic play and a musical production in June.

Adults $17.50, students $10.00.  For more information please contact 416-222-8282 ext. 2787. www.tcdsb.org/staffarts.

Scarboro Missions…

Welcomes you to commune with God in a deeper way featuring Catholic sources of prayer and meditation. 2685 Kingston Road, Scarborough. Wednesdays, 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Admission free.

February 24, 2010. The Sign of the Cross and several Crosses of Christianity - Meditation by Joseph Clarkson, Retreat Director.

March 3, 2010. Mysticism in Christianity - 1st of two-part series by Jane Galvin, F.C.J. (Faithful Companions of Jesus) Retreat facilitator and Spiritual companion.

March 10, 2010. Two 20th Century Mystics - 2nd of two-part series - Dietrich Bonhoeffer and Etty Hillesum by Jane Galvin, F.C.J. (Faithful Companions of Jesus) Retreat facilitator and Spiritual companion.

March 24, 2010. Scriptural Meditations for Lent by Fr. Joachim Pillai, Oblate Missionary, Prof. Emeritus.

March 31, 2010. Lenten Meditation of an African Missionary to Canada by Fr. Emmanuel Mbam MSP, Missionary Society of St. Paul, Nigeria.

For more information please call 416-261-7135 ext. 266/239 or email terryg@scarboromissions.ca.

New Beginnings…

MINI-RENEWAL PRESENTATIONS
1st Tuesday Evening of the Month at 8:00 p.m.
St Bonaventure’s Church (St. Francis Room), 1300 Leslie St. Toronto.

Mar. 2, 2010. THE POWER OF FORGIVENESS. Speaker: Rev. Paul Cusack, CP.
April 13, 2010. “LET’S TALK ABOUT DIVORCE”:  Helping Children Cope.             Speaker: Ms. Liisa Kuuter, M.Sc. ,MFT.
May 4, 2010. ANNULMENT: Healing the Wounds of Divorce. Speaker: Rev. Brian Clough, M.A., J.C.D.

WIDOW/WIDOWER SUPPORT GROUP
March 19 – April 30, 2010
St Bonaventure’s Church, Toronto.
7-Week Session (Friday evenings at 7:30 p.m.) For more information or to register please call 416-921-1163 ext. 2246 or newbegs@archtoronto.org. 

SPECIAL LIVE-IN WEEKEND RETREAT
May 28-30, 2010
Scarboro Missions, 2685 Kingston Road, Scarborough.
Have you suffered the loss of a spouse through death, separation or divorce?
Are you looking for strength to deal with your grief? Consider a WEEKEND of hope and healing. To register please call 416-921-1163 ext. 2246 or newbegs@archtoronto.org.

OCY Young Adult Passion Play Pilgrimage

The Office of Catholic Youth is inviting young adults aged 18-35 to join them in a pilgrimage to Oberammergau, Germany for the once-a-decade Passion Play June 8-14, 2010.

All information may be found online at www.ocytoronto.org.

St. Patrick's Celebration

Sunday, February 28, 2010 – 3:30 p.m.
St. Cecilia's Church, 161 Annette St., Toronto.

32nd Annual Concelebrated Mass with Most Reverend William McGrattan as the principal celebrant and homilist. A light reception will follow in the parish hall.

For info contact St. Cecilia's at 416-769-8163.

REDEEMER HOUSE EVENTS

March 23, 2010. “Making Your Voice Known: Let the Church Speak!” Redeemer House, Toronto. 7:00 p.m. The People of God, the Church, is made up of you and me. Bring your voice, your questions and concerns for your life and your journey of faith.

For more information about events at Redeemer House, contact Fr. Santo Arrigo C.Ss.R. 416-593-6520 or vocations@redemptorists.ca.

St. Margaret Mary Elementary School's 50th Anniversary

Friday, February 26, 2010
Montecassino Place, Woodbridge.

This is the 50th Anniversary year of St. Margaret Mary Catholic Elementary School in Woodbridge.

To kick off the celebrations a Golden Gala is being organized on Friday February 26, 2010 at Montecassino Place in Woodbridge. Alumni are invited to join our school and community members for an exciting evening of dinner, dancing, performances, raffles and an opportunity to reconnect with friends from the past.

To purchase tickets please call the school at 905-851-3935.

Extraordinary Form Masses in the
Archdiocese of Toronto

TORONTO
Holy Family Church, 1372 King Street (Fathers of the Oratory) Monday-Friday 11:30 a.m. / Saturday 8:30 a.m. (www.oratory-toronto.org for bulletin.)
St. Brigid Church, 300 Wolverleigh Blvd (Priestly Fraternity of St. Peter) M,T,W,F 5:15 p.m. / Thursday and Saturday 7:30 a.m. (www.fssptoronto.com for bulletin.)
St. Theresa Church, 2559 Kingston Rd (Priestly Fraternity of St. Peter) Sunday 1:00 p.m. Missa Cantata.
St. Vincent de Paul Church, 263 Roncesvalles Ave (Fathers of the Oratory) Sunday 11:30 a.m. Missa Cantata.

GTA
Carmel of the Infant Jesus, Zephyr (Fr. Liam Gavigan) Sunday 11:30 a.m.
St. Elizabeth Seton Church, 17955 Leslie Street, Newmarket (Fr. Liam Gavigan) Friday 7:00 p.m. / Saturday 10:00 a.m.
St. Patrick Church, 91 Church St, Schomberg (Fr. Liam Gavigan) Sunday 9:00 a.m. Missa Cantata.

Please submit any updates to fssptoronto@yahoo.ca. This information is provided for pastors and parish bulletins. For more information please contact Rev. Fr. Howard J. Venette, FSSP, Chaplain, Priestly Fraternity of St. Peter, at 416-696-8660 www.fssptoronto.com.

Lenten Parish Mission

February 20-24, 2010
Holy Rosary Church, Toronto.

A Lenten Parish Mission will be held at Holy Rosary Church (354 St. Clair Ave. West, Toronto). Fr. Fred Mazzarella, OFM will speak at all weekend Masses and at 7:30 p.m. Monday-Wednesday on the topic “Journey with God”.

All are welcome to attend and renew their experience of Lent and Easter! For more information call Lindsay at Holy Rosary Parish at 416-923-8471.

40 Days for Life Toronto - Mid-Point Mass

Monday, March 8, 2010 – 7:00 p.m.
St. Charles Borromeo Church, Toronto.

The Mass will be celebrated by Archbishop Thomas Collins at St. Charles Borromeo Church, 811 Lawrence Ave. W. (corner of Lawrence  and Dufferin) followed by  a reception in the Church Hall.

For more information contact Nicole Campbell at Campaign Life Coalition 416-204-9749 or see www.40daysforlife.com/toronto  email: 40daystoronto@gmail.com.

Dynamic Women of Faith

Saturday, March 6, 2010 – 8:45 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Sheraton Toronto Airport Hotel & Conference Centre, 801 Dixon Road, Toronto.

A One Day Event – Tap into the power of your faith, grow spiritually, make new friends, learn how to pray and give peace and meaning to your life.

Topics:
Is Money all that Matters? – Medical Consequences of Contraception – Overcoming Personal Obstacles – “But Mom…Everybody Has One!” – How to be Happy.

For more information please contact info@dorothypilarski.com  or Dorothy at 905 279-7702. Advance ticket - $40.00. Bring your own lunch.

Ongoing Theological Formation in
Religious Life

Wednesday, March 10, 2010 – 1:30 p.m.
95 St. Joseph Street, Toronto.

The President, Dean, faculty, staff and students of the Faculty of Theology at the University of St. Michael’s College cordially invite you to Mass and a panel discussion.

Mass celebrated in the Cardinal Flahiff Basilian Centre Chapel by Most Reverend Thomas Collins and a panel discussion to follow, in the Elliot B. Allen Student Common Room, that will explore way by which the Faculty of Theology might support lifelong learning in rapidly changing contexts.

Please RSVP by email by March 2, 2010 to allen.croxall@utoronto.ca.