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.

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.

Redemptorist “Come and See” Vocation Weekend

November 13-15, 2009
Toronto, Ontario

If you're between the ages of 18-35, and wondering if God might be calling you to be a priest or brother in the Redemptorist Congregation and live a life of community, compassion, evangelization, and mission, then come discern with us. Take a chance!

For more information about this retreat opportunity, or to register online, visit: www.plugintochrist.ca. Please register by November 6th. To learn about our community, mission, and call to evangelization, see our website, or contact Fr. Santo Arrigo C.Ss.R., vocations@redemptorists.ca, or 416-593-6520.

“SHINE” - The Resurrection Dance Theatre
Troupe of Haiti

November 1, 2009 - 2:00 p.m.
St. Patrick's Parish, 5633 Highway #7, Markham.

November 7, 2009 – 8:30 p.m.
Merciful Redeemer Parish, 2775 Erin Centre Blvd, Mississauga.

November 8, 2009 – 1:00 p.m.
Sacre-Coeur, 381 Sherbourne Street, Toronto.

The troupe last performed at St. Dominic's in October of 2007 and will be performing at high schools in Mississauga and Brampton. No tickets necessary, a free-will offering will be taken up. Please mark these dates on your calendar. An entertaining evening for the whole family. Bring your family and extended family, a friend, a neighbour, and help support these young people.

All monies raised will go towards the completion of Lekol Sen Trinite, a school for the poorer kids in Haiti who otherwise would not have an opportunity to go to school. Please let your parishioners know of these events.

CELEBRATING THE YEAR OF THE PRIEST

ANNUS SACERDOTALIS 2009-2010

The Spirituality of St. John Marie Vianney, the Curé of Ars.

St. Mary Immaculate Parish, Richmond Hill, invites you to a series of monthly recollections marking the Year of the Priest, to be held on the first Saturday of the month. Following the 9:00 a.m. Mass, the recollections which will include a conference, the Divine Office and an opportunity for confession. St. John Vianney who will be declared the universal patron of all priests at the end of this year led a deeply spiritual life which may serve as a model not only for priests but for all the faithful as well. The solid foundation of his spiritual life was the Sacred Liturgy of the Church. Below is a list of the Recollection topics. The Recollections will end at noon with the recitation of the Angelus.

November 7 - Atonement, Reconciliation & Penance.
December 5 - The Sacred Liturgy.
February 6 - Eucharistic Adoration.
March 6 - The Sacrament of Penance.
April 10 - The Liturgy of the Hours.
May 1 - Devotion to Our Lady.
June 5 - The Holy Priesthood & The Sacred Heart.

Advent Vespers at St. Basil's Church

Saturday, November 28, 2009 - 7:30 p.m.
St. Basil's Church, 50 St. Joseph Street, Toronto.

Please join us to celebrate the First Sunday of Advent with Solemn Vespers at St. Basil's Church. The celebration will feature Gregorian chant and seasonal psalms and hymns from various Christian traditions, as well as choral and organ music by Victoria, Bach, and Dupré.

Light refreshments will be available afterwards in the parish hall. This is an ideal way to set the tone in prayer and song for the Advent season. For more information please contact 416-926-7110 www.stbasiltoronto.org.

Good Shepherd Ministries needs
YOUR help this Fall

Help the hungry and homeless within our community by participating in Good Shepherd Ministries’ Food Drive. Your donation will make a difference!

You can help by organizing a non-perishable food drive with your school, parish or community group.

Urgently needed items:
Rice, tea, sugar, instant and ground coffee, hot chocolate, canned meat, canned vegetables, canned fruit, canned soups and stews, powdered fruit juice, pasta sauce, pasta, spices, condiments, breakfast cereals, and macaroni & cheese.

For more information or to arrange a pick up or delivery, please contact Rebecca Ferguson at 416-869-3619 ext. 229.

We Wait in Joyful Hope for the
Coming of the Lord

Advent is not a penitential season as such, but more of a time of preparing once again to explore the mystery of God's presence among us in Christ. The Incarnation is the essence of our belief. Our facilitator for two evenings is Ted Schumit, theologian and parish animator on scriptures. We will explore Luke's "Infancy Narratives" at the Paulist Ministry Centre, 830 Bathurst Street, Toronto on:

Wednesday, November 25, 2009 - 7:15 p.m.
The birth stories of Jesus: An Advent call to adulthood.

Wednesday, December 2, 2009 - 7:15 p.m.
Which Jesus are we preparing for?

For more information please call 416-534-2326.

Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish's 25th Anniversary

Sunday, November 15, 2009 - 12:00 Noon.
Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish, 694 Weston Rd., Toronto.

Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish is celebrating their 25th Anniversary. In addition, two diaconate ordinations will be held on that day, presided by Most Reverend Archbishop Thomas Collins.

All are welcome to participate in this celebration. Please, keep us in your prayers, so that, our parish may continue to serve the people of God.

All Souls Day Mass at Catholic Cemeteries

Catholic Cemeteries - Archdiocese of Toronto wishes to invite all families to participate in our annual All Souls Day Mass on Saturday, November 7, 2009 at 2:00 p.m.

Cemetery Locations:

-Assumption Cemetery, Mississauga 905-670-8801.
Liturgy in English.
-Christ the King Cemetery, Markham 905-471-0121. Liturgy in English.
-Resurrection Cemetery, Whitby 905-668-8912. Liturgy in English.
-Holy Cross Cemetery, Thornhill 905-889-7467. Liturgy in English and Italian.
-Queen of Heaven Cemetery, Woodbridge 905-851-5822. Liturgy in English and Italian.

ALL ARE WELCOME. For more information, contact a cemetery office or the Central Business Office at 416-733-8544 or visit our website at www.catholic-cemeteries.com.

Come Celebrate the Year of the Priest
Kolbe Eucharistic Mini-Retreats

Saturday, November 7, 2009 – 2:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
St. Brigid's Parish, 300 Woverleigh Blvd., Toronto.
Father Charles Anang from St. Augustine's Seminary will speak on "Self Knowledge" and "Substitution of Christ". For more information check www.kolbeapostolate.com.

Saturday, December 5, 2009 – 2:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
St. Brigid's Parish, 300 Woverleigh Blvd., Toronto.
Father Charles Anang from St. Augustine's Seminary will speak on "The Three Loves". For more information check www.kolbeapostolate.com.

Saturday, January 9, 2009 – 2:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
St. Brigid's Parish, 300 Woverleigh Blvd., Toronto.
Father Henry McErlean O.S.A. will speak on "The Importance of the Mass in our Lives". For more information check www.kolbeapostolate.com.

Seeds of Hope

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

Saturday, November 14, 2009 – 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Dayspring Chapel at L'Arche Daybreak, 11339 Yonge Street, Richmond Hill.

“Where's Your Home?”
Facilitated by Sr. Sue Mosteller, C.S.J. and Joe Vorstermans. Cost - $30 or pay what you can.

For more information or to reserve a place please call
905-884-0025 ext. 110. Toll-free at 1-866-226-2158 ext. 110. (cash or cheque at the door) nouwensociety@nouwen.net www.HenriNouwen.org

Daybreak Books & Media will be open after the reflection.

St. Felix Centre

St. Felix Centre, in downtown Toronto, serves 100 homeless men and women lunch daily, provides breakfast, packed lunch and after school programs for inner city children, and upholds the spirit of service and love of our founders, the Felician Sisters.

We invite you to come and visit anytime. We always need volunteers, clothing, food – especially children's snack food and juice – as it is through donations that we are able to carry out our ministry.

For more information call 416-203-1624 or visit www.stfelixcentre.ca. And don't forget to come to our wonderful Christmas Tea, on December 12!

Dinner Dance and Silent Auction

Marguerite Bourgeoys Family Centre's 25th Anniversary 1984-2009.

November 28, 2009 - Cocktails 6:00 p.m. Dinner 7:00 p.m.
Polish Combatants Association Hall, 206 Beverley Street, Toronto.

Come celebrate and help us continue to educate ALL in the truth about love and human sexuality through fertility appreciation for another 25 years.

To purchase tickets please call 416-465-2868.
$50.00/person. Cash bar. Visa or MasterCard accepted.

Theology of the Body Workshop at St. Theresa's Church

November 14, 2009 – 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
St. Theresa's Church, 2559 Kingston Road, Scarborough.

God, Sex and the Meaning of Life Ministry will conduct a Workshop on Pope John Paul II's "Theology of Body" at St. Theresa’s Parish. Everyone, 18 years and older, are invited to this very enlightening presentation.

Registration of $15 will cover lunch and workshop materials. To register, please call the parish office at 416-261-7498.

Faith Connections Upcoming Events

SINGLES MIXER
Saturday, November 7, 2009
Duke of York Pub, 39 Prince Arthur Avenue, Toronto.
Faith Connections and the Toronto Catholic Singles Association invite young adults (19-39) to a relaxed social evening – join us for a chance to mingle with others who share your values. Light snacks provided, cash bar. Space is limited – RSVP required by Nov. 4, 2009. Please call 416-222-1426 ext. 276, email faithconnections@csj-to.ca. Visit www.faithconnections.ca – a ministry of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Toronto.

FAITH CONNECTIONS' THEOLOGY ON TAP
Monday, November 16, 2009 - 7:00 p.m.
Duke of York Pub, 39 Prince Arthur Avenue, Toronto.
Young adults (19-39) are invited to a social evening of thought-provoking discussion on "Into the Silence - in a Busy World" with guest Fr. Michael Machacek, Executive Director of the Newman Centre at the University of Toronto. Munchies provided, cash bar, come and bring a friend! 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.

LIVING WITH HOPE: An Advent Journey
Saturday, November 28, 2009 - 1:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Village Mosaic, 2794 Lakeshore Blvd. West, Toronto.
Faith Connections and Becoming Neighbours invite young adults (18-39) to an advent retreat. Don't miss this opportunity to slow down and reflect on how Mary and Joseph's path mirrors our own journey in today's world. Cost $10. Please register by Nov. 25, 2009 by calling 416-222-1426 ext. 276, email faithconnections@csj-to.ca. Visit www.faithconnections.ca – a ministry of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Toronto.

SCRIPTURE SOUND BYTES
Faith Connections invites young adults (18-39) to join us for prayer, reflection and social time to explore how the Sunday Readings relate to your life. Tuesday evenings, 7:30 p.m. at St. Christopher's Parish, 1171 Clarkson Rd N, Mississauga. 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.