Community Events

Dead Sea Scrolls at the ROM

June 27, 2009 - January 3, 2010.

The Dead Sea Scrolls are widely considered among the greatest archaeological finds of the past century. They include the earliest written sources for the Hebrew Bible (Christian Old Testament), as well as other less well known writings. Many of the ideas and beliefs contained in this collection of ancient parchments have resonated through the centuries and remain influential today. Indeed, they reflect the foundations of important religions such as Judaism and Christianity and have influenced Islam.
The ROM would like to invite you and your family to visit the ROM and the Dead Sea Scrolls exhibit at special discount rates. Purchase your tickets online and save up to 30% off regular rates.

Here's how:
- Visit www.rom.on.ca/scrolls
- Order tickets and use the promo code: CATHOLIC
- Print your tickets and just walk right in
Discount available for advance online ticket purchases only.

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.

MARIAPOLIS – Annual Summer Gathering of the Focolare Movement

June 25-28, 2009
Trent University, Peterborough, Ontario.

You are invited to the annual summer gathering of the Focolare Movement which offers everyone an opportunity to come together and experience living the Gospel message of mutual love. Along with reflections on the theme “Love Generates Wisdom”, the program includes the sharing of life experiences, workshops, sports, singing and more. A special program for children is provided.

For more information, please contact 416-223-2591 or 416-250-6606.

25th Annual Italian Pilgrimage to
Martyrs' Shrine

June 28, 2009
Martyrs' Shrine, Midland.

The Italian Pastoral Commission is organizing the traditional pilgrimage to the Midland Shrine where the Main Celebrant will be Bishop Nicola De Angelis, C.F.I.C., Bishop of Peterborough.

The schedule is as follows:

10:30 a.m. Procession and Solemn celebration of the Holy Mass.
2:00 p.m. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament and Rosary.

For more information please contact Immaculate Conception Parish at 905-856-2205.

SONfest - Diocese of Peterborough's
Official Youth Festival

August 14-16, 2009
Holy Trinity Catholic Secondary School, Courtice, Ontario (just east of Oshawa).

SONfest seeks to reach youth and young adults and invite them to discover, explore and celebrate their Catholic Faith. It is a 3-day event offering Holy Mass, guest speakers, discussions, vocation panels, prayer, religious services, presentations, lots of music and much more.

For more information please contact Rev. Norbert Glasmacher at 705-749-0330 or email veyo@veyopeterboro.org www.veyopeterboro.org.

Theology of the Body: Discovering the Master Plan for Your Life

Friday, October 16 - 7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Saturday, October 17 - 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Canada Christian College, 50 Gervais Drive, Toronto, Ontario (Don Mills Rd. & Eglinton Ave.).

God, Sex and the Meaning of Life Ministry in partnership with the Natural Family Planning Association will host a public presentation by Christopher West on Pope John Paul II's "Theology of Body". All are welcome.

Doors open 6:00 p.m. on Friday for registration and on Saturday at 7:00 a.m. Music for the event is by Critical Mass - www.CatholicRock.com.  Archbishop Thomas Collins will be celebrating Mass Saturday morning.

Registration is $30.00 before July 1 and $40.00 after. (this includes course material) Register on our website click here or by email to stbreg@gmail.com or by phone at 416-481-5465. (NFP Office).

Don't miss out! Be part of the New Evangelization!

Celebrating and Spreading
The Divine Mercy Devotion

Groups, families and individuals are cordially invited to come on a PILGRIMAGE to the Oratory of the Divine Mercy at Regina Mundi , Queensville, Ontario, the retreat centre and home of MAGNIFICAT charismatic prayer community.

Choose from these dates:
Sunday, July 5, 2009
Sunday, July 26, 2009
Saturday, August 22, 2009

Progam:
1:00 p.m. – Welcome. Worship and Praise at Vanier Hall.
2:00 p.m. - Invocation to Mary, Queen of the World. Way of the Cross, (outside if weather permits).
3:00 p.m. - At the Oratory: Solemn Chaplet of the Divine Mercy, Holy Eucharist and Benediction.
5:00 p.m. - Picnic on the beautiful grounds. Bring your favourites.

Regina Mundi,19309 Warden Ave, Queensville, Ontario, is easy to reach, two blocks away from the end of Hwy 404. For more information please call 905-478-4264 www.magnificatcharismaticcommunity.org.

Novena in Honour of St. Ann

July 18 - 26, 2009 - each evening.
St. Ann's Church, 120 Sherman Avenue North, Hamilton.

6:30 p.m. doors open. Mass and prayers at 7:15 p.m. The Feast of St. Ann. Rev. Boniface Hicks, O.S.B., from St. Vincent's Abbey, Latrobe, PA, will conduct the novena mass, homily and novena prayers each evening at 7:15 p.m. Confessions and Anointing of the Sick on Thursday, July 23rd.

For more information please contact St. Ann's Parish, Hamilton at 905-544-0488.

WANTED - Organ copy of
the Catholic Book of Worship II

Please contact St. Mark's Parish, Etobicoke, at 416-259-6790 if you have a spare copy of the organ copy of the Catholic Book of Worship II. Thank you!