Clergy Appointments

Rev. Gerard Pilon
St. Mary's Parish, Collingwood

January 1, 2009

Community Events

40 Days for Life

February 24 - April 5, 2009

40 Days for Life is a focused pro-life campaign that has generated measurable lifesaving results in more than 130 cities where it has been implemented. It has lead to a significant drop in abortions on almost all locations, and in some places such as the State of North Dakota Some to the closing of all abortion clinics.

The 40 Days for Life campaign is made up of three key components:
· Prayer and Fasting: inviting people of faith throughout our city to join together for 40 days of fervent prayer and fasting for an end to abortion (This is a spiritual battle, and some demons can only be driven out by prayer & fasting).
· Peaceful Vigil: standing for life through a 40-day peaceful public witness.
· Community Outreach: taking a positive, upbeat pro-life message to every corner of our city through media efforts, church presentations, petition drives, and public visibility.

UPCOMING MEETINGS:
February 2nd and 17th – 7:00 p.m. St. Michael's Choir School (66 Bond St. enter under the clock tower).

Learn how you can “speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves” here in Toronto and to sign up for vigil hours, contact Nicole Campbell at Campaign Life Coalition 416-204-9749 or check out www.40dayscanada.blogspot.com.

Volunteer Opportunities at
Providence Healthcare

Providence Healthcare is looking for volunteers (min. 14 years of age) to assist in many areas, including:

Friendly Visiting
Meal Assistance
Recreational Activities
Cashier/Customer Service (retail sales & clerical)

Providence Healthcare is also recruiting for their 2009 Summer Youth Program (July/August) for students 14-25.

In addition, Providence Healthcare is looking for retirees and seniors who would be available to volunteer weekdays or weekends in their Gift Shop and Café.

For more information please contact Providence Healthcare Volunteer Services at 416-285-3749. Providence Healthcare is located at 3276 St. Clair Avenue East, Toronto. vol@providence.on.ca
www.providence.on.ca

Lectio Divina – A Year With St. Paul

All are welcome to join Archbishop Thomas Collins for Lectio Divina.

Sunday, February 8, 2009
St. Michael's Cathedral, 65 Bond Street, Toronto.

Vespers are at 7:00 p.m., followed by the Lectio Divina from 7:30 p.m. - 8:15 p.m.

This month's scripture passage: Corinthians 12:38-31 and 13:1-13. Please join us for this personal encounter with God through Scripture.

This Sacred reading provides an opportunity to read aloud the Word of God taking time to pause, reflect and pray together. In the coming year, we will encounter Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount, summarizing the foundation of Christian life.

Mp3 audio podcast and video posted on YouTube of Archbishop Collins' previous Lectio Divina are available at www.archtoronto.org. The Lectio Divina is also broadcast on Salt + Light Television. Visit www.saltandlighttv.org for more information.

St. Joseph Day Traditional Latin High Mass

March 19, 2009 - 7:30 p.m.
Holy Cross Church, 291 Cosburn Ave, Toronto.

The Mass will be followed by St. Joseph's Table, for which desserts requested. Non-perishable food items or grocery gift-cards will be collected for the needy.

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

New Beginnings…

Mini-Renewal Evening. “So, What If You Don't Get Flowers?”
February 3, 2009 – 8:00 p.m.
St. Bonaventure's Church, 1300 Leslie St.
Guest Speaker: Stephanie Ozorio.

Retreat Weekend for those who are separated, divorced or widowed and who seek closure after the loss of a spouse.
February 13 – 15, 2009
Scarboro Missions, 2685 Kingston Road, Scarborough.
$140.00 per person. (Consideration will be given to those in financial difficulties) Pre-registration required.

Support Sessions for Widows and Widowers
Starting February 20, 2009 - 7:30 p.m.
St Bonaventure's Church, 1300 Leslie St., Toronto.
6 weekly Support Sessions for widows and widowers.

For more information, please contact New Beginnings at 416-921-1163 ext. 2246.

St. Joseph Day Traditional Latin High Mass

March 19, 2009 - 7:30 p.m.
Holy Cross Church, 291 Cosburn Ave, Toronto.

The Mass will be followed by St. Joseph's Table, for which desserts requested. Non-perishable food items or grocery gift-cards will be collected for the needy.

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

Candlemas Indoor Procession & Traditional Latin High Mass

February 2, 2009 - 7:30 p.m.
Holy Cross Church, 291 Cosburn Ave, Toronto.

Your candles for home devotion may be brought for the blessing; please place identification on your containers of candles.

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

Focolare Day

You are invited to spend an afternoon in the joyful and festive atmosphere of the Focolare family.

Sunday, February 1, 2009 – 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Dante Alighieri Academy, 60 Playfair Avenue

We are looking forward to seeing you! Focolare Movement: www.focolare.org. For further information please call 416-250-6606 or 416-225-2758
Or write to focolarewb@bellnet.ca or czmcanada@rogers.com.

Youth Mass

February 15, 2009 – 5:00 p.m.
St. Timothy's Parish, 21 Leith Hill Road, Toronto.

Archbishop Thomas Collins will be the main celebrant at the Youth Mass. Everyone is welcome, especially youth groups from the Archdiocese.

CALLING ALL LAITY

INSTITUTE OF THEOLOGY OF ST. AUGUSTINE'S SEMINARY

Applications are now being accepted for the Master of Religious Education, Master of Theological Studies, Diploma in Lay Ministry and Diploma in Theological Studies.

Classes are conducted in Aurora, downtown Toronto, and at St. Augustine's Seminary on weeknights, Saturdays, during the month of July, and online.

There are course reductions available for teachers who have the required qualifications. Degrees are recognized by the OCT and QECO.

For further information, go to the website at www.staugustines.on.ca. Click on “Academic”. Click on “Institute of Theology”. Interested applicants can e-mail to ioftsas@rogers.com or call 416-261-7207 ext. 235.

3rd Annual Scout Mass

Sunday, February 22, 2009 - 1:30 p.m. assembly, 2:00 p.m. Mass
St. Michael's Cathedral, Toronto.

Coordinated through the Archdiocese of Toronto and Scouts Canada. Celebrant of the Mass will be Archbishop Thomas Collins. For more information please contact John Plumadore at 416-490-6364 ext. 234. RSVP to scoutmass@gmail.com.

400th Anniversary of the Loretto Sisters
1609-2009

On January 1, 2009, the members of the Institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary, (known in Canada as Loretto Sisters) will begin a year-long celebration of the 400th Anniversary of the founding of their congregation.

Mary Ward, their founder, known as “that incomparable woman,” a young Englishwoman, with five companions established an innovative congregation for religious woman. Internationally, the sisters minister today on five continents and in 46 countries. They have served in education and other ministries in the Archdiocese of Toronto since 1847.

For event information please contact srsheilasmith@rogers.com | www.ibvm.ca or contact Sr. Johanna D'Agostino at 416-483-2238.

Celebration for World Day of Prayer for Consecrated Life

Sunday, February 1, 2009 - 2:30 p.m.
St. Michael's Cathedral, Toronto.

A special Mass in celebration of the vocation and witness of these special men and women religious will take place at St. Michael’s Cathedral. All are welcome to attend.

Rachmaninov – Vespers at St. Basil's Parish

March 28, 2009 – 8:00 p.m.
St. Basil's Parish, 50 St. Joseph Street, Toronto.

Counterpoint Chorale will be giving an encore performance of Rachmaninov's All Night Vigil (Vespers). Artistic Director is William Woloschuk.

For more information and tickets contact 416-253-4674 or www.counterpointchorale.com.

Weston Winterlude Festival

Saturday January 31, 2009 - Following the 5:00 p.m. Mass
St. John the Evangelist Parish, Weston.

Adults $25.00, children 13 yrs and under $10.00.

St John the Evangelist's first Weston Winterlude Festival is going to be an exciting evening for parishioners, friends, and neighbours. The evening includes a full buffet dinner (salad, pasta, various meat dishes, wine, soft drinks, and beautiful desserts) for adults, plus live music, dancing, outdoor events, numerous wonderful prizes, and a chance to be crowned St John the Evangelist's first St John's Idol. For children, there is a barbecue dinner (hot dogs, hamburgers, pop, dessert), plus a magician, face painting, balloons, prizes, and the St John's Junior Idol competition.

Proceeds from this fund raiser will go toward the Youth Programmes of the Parish. For more information please contact St. John the Evangelist Parish at 416-241-0133.

St. Paul's Icon Visitation

At St. Agnes Tsao Kouying Catholic Church, 2130 Rodick Road, Markham, Ontario L6C 1S7. The three-day celebrations will be conducted in Cantonese, Mandarin and English.

Monday, February 16, 2009. Encounter with The Lord. Solemn Mass (Cantonese, Mandarin and English). 7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Tuesday, February 17, 2009. Transformed by The Lord. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, Meditation, Adoration and Benediction. 7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Wednesday, February 18, 2009. Evangelization and Celebration. Hymnal Prayer. 7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

We cordially invite you to come and celebrate with us. For more information, please call our parish office at 905-887-7922 or email us at admin@saintagnestsao.org.

Kolbe Eucharistic Mini-Retreat

Saturday, February 7, 2009
St. Brigid's Parish, Toronto.

Reverend Eugene D'Avella will be speaking on “It is no longer I that live but Jesus Christ Who lives within me”. This Eucharistic mini-retreat is held at St. Brigid's Church from 2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

For more information check www.kolbeapostolate.com.

Mass for the Sick

A "Mass for the Sick" is celebrated every first Friday at 7:30p.m. at St. Philip Neri Church, Downsview, North York.For more information, please contact the parish at 416-241-3101.