St. Bartholomew's Parish looking for a Receptionist/Administrative Assistant

St. Bartholomew's Parish in Scarborough is looking for a full-time (35 hours per week) Receptionist/ Administrative Assistant including some bookkeeping duties. The successful applicant will be responsible for the day to day management of a small office as the only employee on site.

Bookkeeping skills including working knowledge of “QuickBooks” are required. Previous church administrative experience would be an asset as well as experience with “Parish Tools.”

Resumes to be faxed to the church at 416-291-3180, by June 30, 2011.

For Sale - Konica Minolta Bizhub C250

Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church has a network colour printer and copier in excellent condition for sale.

Pages Per Minute: 25 pages Per Minute - Full colour
Original Size: 11”x17" copy paper size
Two Trays: multi-purpose cassette
One Tray: universal cassette
One Tray for up to 12"x18" printing
Copy desk and storage
Print Processor: PPC750 FX 466 MHz

$1,600 or reasonable offer. Please email to general@ourladyofmm.com or phone Rose Nesich at 416-255-2721.

St. Patrick's Parish is looking for a
Choir Director, SATB Choir

St. Patrick's Parish, 5633 Highway #7, Markham.

St. Patrick's Parish, a large, diverse and dynamic community, seeks a choir director for an existing SATB choir. This pastoral musician will continue to develop the music tradition established by this adult choir, who have fostered the congregation's active participation in the liturgy for the past 30 years. The candidate should have a thorough knowledge of Catholic liturgy, traditional and contemporary liturgical music, and the ability to conduct instruments in an orchestral setting. Responsibilities include planning, preparing, and leading the music for the 9:30 a.m. Mass each Sunday in addition to special liturgical celebrations. Weekly rehearsals occur Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. Instruments: Letourneau pipe organ, keyboard.

Resumes to be emailed to parish@stpatrick.on.ca, by July 15, 2011.

Solemn High Mass on the Feast of the Sacred Heart

July 1, 2011 – 7:00 p.m.
St. Peter’s Church, 830 Bathurst St., Toronto.

A Solemn High Mass according to the Extraordinary Form of the Roman Rite will be celebrated at St. Peter’s Church, 830 Bathurst St. (across from Bathurst Subway Station) The Mass will be celebrated by Rev. Father Steven Szackaczki, with Rev. Father Paul Dobson as Deacon, Rev. Father Kim D’Souza as Subdeacon, and The Most Rev. John A. Boissonneau, Auxiliary Bishop of Toronto as Homilist.

This Mass is sponsored by the St. Patrick’s Gregorian Choir.  A reception will follow.

For information, please contact Surinder S. Mundra at 416-731-4485.

The Holy Mass for the Feast of
Corpus Christi

Thursday, June 23, 2011 - 7:00 p.m.
St. Mark's Church, Etobicoke.

This will be celebrated on its "traditional" day, June 23rd. The Mass will be celebrated according the Usus Antiquior (Ancient Use) of the 1962 Roman Missal which Pope Benedict XVI has referred to as the Extraordinary Form of the Roman Rite. A procession of the Blessed Sacrament will follow the Mass.

For further information please contact unavocetoronto@gmail.com.

Travel with Salt + Light and Fr. Rosica this Fall

In 2009, true to our mission of Evangelization, Salt + Light launched Blessed Journeys, an exclusive program offering inspirational travel opportunities.

If you are looking for a faith-filled adventure that will allow you to continue your learning and spiritual growth, then these pilgrimages are for you.

France (including Paris, Lesieux, Avignon and Lourdes) - October 27-November 5
Holy Land (including Sea of Galiee, Mount of Beatitiudes, Nazareth, Jerusalem, Bethlehem and more) – November 12-22

For more information, visit 
www.saltandlighttv.org/blessedjourneys  or call 1.888-302-7181.

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. Our next courses begin September 12, 2011.

Classes are conducted in Aurora, downtown Toronto, and at St. Augustine's Seminary on weeknights, Saturdays, intersession (April to July), 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 email to ioftsas@rogers.com or call 416-261-7207
ext. 235.

Public Lecture
What Does Bernard Lonergan mean by “Conversion”?

Friday, July 15, 2011 – 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Room 101, Faculty of Theology, University of St. Michael’s College.

Prof. Robert M. Doran, S.J., Emmet Doer Chair in Systematic Theology, Marquette University and General Editor of the Collected Works of Bernard Lonergan will be giving a free public lecture at the University of St. Michael’s College.

All are welcome!

For further information call Darren Dias: 416-926-1300 ext. 3395 or darren.dias@utoronto.ca.

Catholic Women's League
91st Annual National Convention

August 14-17, 2011, Toronto.

Over 600 Catholic women of faith will gather at the Toronto Marriott Downtown Eaton Centre Hotel in Toronto from August 14-17, 2011 for the Catholic Women's League of Canada 91st annual national convention on the theme “Centred on Faith & Justice.”

Keynote speakers will be Dr. Nancy Reeves, a registered clinical psychologist, spiritual director, best-selling author and internationally respected workshop facilitator, and Linnea Good who holds a Masters degree in Religious Education, and who is called the “contemporary musical voice of the emerging church in Canada.” Dr. Reeves’ and Ms. Good's address is titled, “The Poor Have Good News Brought to Them” (Luke 7.22).

More information and registration information can be found online at: www.cwl.ca.

St. Paul’s Basilica Summer Hours

St. Paul’s Basilica has seen an increase in the number of visitors who come and pray and enjoy the architecture of Toronto’s oldest parish.

Accordingly, during the summer months, the Basilica will be open on Sundays from 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. for parishioners and friends who wish to visit.

Sunday Mass times are 8:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.

St. Paul’s Basilica is located at 83 Power Street in Toronto. (Sherbourne and Queen area.)

All are welcome.

Divine Mercy Pilgrimage at Regina Mundi

Magnificat invites individuals and groups to make a Divine Mercy pilgrimage to the King of Mercy open air Oratory at Regina Mundi and participate in a prayer program on Sunday afternoons in July and August.

The program runs from 1:00 p.m – 5:00 p.m. and starts in Vanier Hall. Weather permitting, the pilgrimage moves to the open air Way of the Cross, followed by Mass in the Oratory. The opportunity for confession is offered. For seniors and those with mobility issues, the way of the cross is held in Vanier Hall. Cars and busses can be parked free. Bring some delicacies and have a picnic afterwards.

July 3rd of this year marks the eighth anniversary of the Oratory and on July 17, 2011, His Excellency Bishop William MacGrattan will participate and celebrate the Mass.

The Magnificat Charismatic Prayer Community at Regina Mundi has taken as their special mission to spread the Divine Mercy Devotion given by Jesus to St. Faustina and promoted by Pope Jean Paul II. All of us need to convert, experience Gods infinite unfathomable Mercy, and pray for all sinners.

Regina Mundi is in Queensville on Warden Ave. less than one kilometer North of Mount Albert Side Road, two blocks away from the current ending of Hwy. 404.

For more information please call 905-478-4264 or visit www.magnificatcommunity.com.

Novena in Honour of St. Ann

July 18-26, 2011
St. Ann’s Church, 120 Sherman Avenue North, Hamilton.

Celebrating the Feast of St. Ann with a novena conducted by Father Eugene O’Reilly, C.Ss.R.

Mass, homily and novena.  Prayers each evening at 7:15 p.m. Confessions and anointing of the sick on Thursday, July 21, 2011. Church doors will open at 6:30 p.m. each evening.

Bishop Douglas Crosby, OMI, will celebrate the 7:15 p.m. Mass on the Feast of St. Ann.

For more information please call St. Ann’s Church in Hamilton at 905-544-0488.

Faith Connections…

Faith Connections’ HIKE & PRAYER: The Green Spirit of the City – young adults (18-39) are invited to join us for a refreshing eco-friendly morning of clean air, beautiful spaces and good company at the Evergreen Brick Works. We’ll be meeting at the entrance to Broadview Station (Danforth & Broadview) on Saturday, July 9, 2011 - 9:30 a.m. to catch the shuttle bus. For more information please call 416-222-1426 ext. 276 or visit www.faithconnections.ca – a ministry of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Toronto.

A DATE TO REMEMBER: Catholic Speed Dating and Singles Mixer with Faith Connections and the Newman Centre Young Adult Ministries. Registration is open for two groups: ages 20-29, and ages 29-39. Tickets are $20, refreshments will be provided. Saturday, July 23, 2011 - 7:00 p.m. at the Newman Centre (89 St. George St, Toronto). Space is limited, registration is required by July 13! To register, call 416-222-1426 ext. 276 or email faithconnections@csj-to.ca.

St. Augustine's Seminary of Toronto Presents “Pastoral Counseling 101” with Dr. Josephine Lombardi

Saturday, October 22, 2011 - 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
St. Augustine's Seminary, 2661 Kingston Road, Scarborough.

A Pastoral Development Day for: Clergy - Lay Ministers - Elementary & Secondary Teachers - Campus Ministers - Chaplaincy Leaders. All who serve in variety of ministries. Dr. Lombardi will provide a basic overview of a nine step counseling-model, the need for self-awareness, boundaries and confidentiality, and referrals. Please note this day is not meant to offer any certification in pastoral counseling. It is offered as an introduction and will provide information regarding other options for specializing in this form of pastoral ministry.

$35.00 lunch included. Please register by emailing staugustines.reception@utoronto.ca or by calling 416-261-7207 ext. 221.

SUMMER STREET PATROL
*Sweet Sixteen Edition*

Every Wednesday evening in July and August
July 6- August 31, 2011

 We are now booking LARGE groups (Groups of 12 people or more). Individuals and Small Groups need NOT book in advance. Please participate whenever you wish!

For more information and to book a large group, please contact Lucio Abbruzzese at 416-738-9197 or inmylife@rogers.com.