Regis College to offer Online Course on "Welcoming the New Roman Missal"

The 2011-2012 Windows on Theology Continuous Learning Series will offer four non-credit courses, including its first online offering "Preparing Hearts, Minds and Places: Welcoming the New Roman Missal" presented by Professor Gilles Mongeau, S.J.
The "Preparing Hearts, Minds and Places" course will also be offered as a one-day workshop.

The online course responds to demand from parishes and dioceses across Canada for educational support as they prepare to implement changes in the celebration of the Roman Catholic Eucharist beginning with the first Sunday in Advent.

For more information about the Windows on Theology Continuous Learning Series, please contact inquiries@RegisCollege.ca or call 416-922-5474 ext. 221.

OFFICIAL PILGRIMAGE TO DUBLIN IRELAND
50TH INTERNATIONAL EUCHARISTIC CONGRESS

June 10 - June 17, 2012

The Archdiocese of Toronto is organizing a pilgrimage to the 50th International Eucharistic Congress that will take place in Dublin, Ireland, from June 10, 2012 - June 17, 2012.  There will be an option for an extended stay in Ireland highlighting the religious and historical sites from June 18th - June 25th. Archbishop Collins will also be attending as well as Catholics from around the world.

The total cost of the pilgrimage is $2630.00cdn (includes airfare, accommodation, Congress registration fees, public transit fees, meals and special events).

For more details on the pilgrimage, please visit us online at www.archtoronto.org/iec or call Kitty McGilly at 416-201-7375 or email kmcgilly@rogers.com.

Deadline for registration and deposit is November 1, 2011.

2nd Annual Mass - End Woman Abuse

Thursday, November 3, 2011 – 6:00 p.m.
St. Clare’s Church, Toronto.

Catholic Family Services of Toronto invites you to attend a Mass offered to end woman abuse.  The Mass which is followed by a complimentary dinner will be held at St. Clare's Church (1118 St. Clair Ave. W. one block east of Dufferin St.) on November 3, 2011 at 6:00 p.m.  

For further information or to let us know you are attending, please call us at 416-921-1163 or email us at CatholicFamilyServicesofToronto@cfstoronto.com.

Explore your Faith Course

The Heralds of the Gospel have the pleasure to invite you to join our Explore your Faith Course geared to adults and young adults interested in discovering the beauty of the Catholic Faith. The Course runs on Wednesdays from 7:15 p.m. - 8:15 p.m. at Lumen Veritatis Academy, located at 225 Broadway St., Mississauga, from October to June. This group will be led by Bro Justin Bonyun from the Heralds of the Gospel.

Registration fee: $45. Babysitting available on premises. For information please call 647-283-0310.

Working Together To Educate All
Education and Community Resources Fair

Saturday November 12, 2011 - 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Catholic Education Centre, 80 Sheppard Ave. E., Tor.

Hosted by The Toronto Catholic District School Board, Special Services Department and the Special Education Advisory Committee.

Adult Support Services - Assistive Technology - Autism Spectrum Disorders - Blind and Low Vision Support - Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services - Early Language Interventions - Educational Resources - Gifted Programs - Identification, Placement and Review Committees (IPRCs) / Individual Education Plans (IEPs) - Intellectual Disability Resources - Learning Disability Supports - Mental Health Services - Rehabilitation Services - Transitioning to High School.

Representatives from community organizations as well as from the school board's support services departments will be coming together to educate parents, students and fellow professionals on a variety of topics and to provide information on the many resources available within and outside of the school environment. On-site underground parking is available and location is accessible via TTC (adjacent to Sheppard subway station).

Parents, Teachers, Support Staff and Students are all welcome! For more information please call Sandra Torresin, Special Programs- Deaf & Hard of Hearing at 416-222-8282 ext. 6704 sandra.torresin@tcdsb.org.

Marian Evenings with Our Lady of the Cape Pilgrim Statue

The Pilgrim Statue of Our Lady of the Cape usually visits parishes in Ontario for Marian Evenings with Father Yoland Ouellet, O.M.I.  The Marian Evening with Our Lady of the Cape consists of the celebration of the Mass in the evening, a candlelight procession and the crowning of the pilgrim statue of Our Lady. The Rosary is also prayed before Mass.  A basket is placed at the foot of the statue to receive written intentions or petitions for Our Lady’s intercession.  The Mass at each Marian Evening is celebrated for those intentions and for the intentions of those present.  Religious articles of Our Lady of the Cape are usually available following the celebration. 

Our Lady of the Cape will be at the following parishes in the Archdiocese of Toronto:

Saturday, October 1, 2011 - St. Jane Frances, North York. All day Saturday until 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, October 2.
Sunday, October 2, 2011 - Epiphany of Our Lord, Scarborough. Mass 7:00 p.m.
Monday, October 3, 2011 - St. Roch, Weston. Mass 7:30 p.m.
Tuesday, October 4, 2011 - St. Mark, Stouffville. Mass 7:30 p.m.
Friday, October 7, 2011 - St. Gregory the Great, Oshawa. Mass 7:30 p.m.

For more information on these evenings please call Rita Burns, English Pastoral Ministry, Our Lady of the Cape Shrine, at 819-374-2441. ritaburns@ndc-cap.com  www.ourladyofthecapeshrine.com.

Rosary Rally

Saturday, November 5, 2011
St. Paschal Baylon Church, Thornhill.

By reciting the Rosary, families “place Jesus at the centre, they share His joys and sorrows, they place their needs and their plans in His hands, they draw from His the hope and the strength to go on.” Blessed Pope John Paul II in RVM n.42.

1:00 p.m. Children's Rosary, dramatized and led by children.
3:00 p.m. Family Rosary, led by families.
5:00 p.m. Sunday vigil Mass celebrated by
Most Rev. William McGrattan.
7:00 p.m. Youth Rosary Rally, adoration and candle light service led by youth.

Free admission! Free Rosaries and gifts. For more information please contact Sr. Marilina Cinelli, C.P., Spiritual Director of the Rosary Apostolate, at
416-701-0678.

Organ Donation: A Catholic Perspective

New Date:  January 19, 2012
Father Robert Madden Auditorium in Carr Hall, 100 St. Joseph Street, Toronto.

The Canadian Catholic Bioethics Institute and the University of St. Michael’s College Campus Ministry will co-host “Organ Donation: A Catholic Perspective”. Organ donors and recipients as well as representatives from the Trillium Gift of Life Network will speak about their personal experience of organ donation. Other speakers include moral theologian, Dr. Moira McQueen, Executive Director of the Canadian Catholic Bioethics Institute, and Marilyn Elpnick, MDiv, Director of USMC’s Campus Ministry.

This free event begins at 7:00 p.m. in the Father Robert Madden Auditorium in Carr Hall, 100 St. Joseph Street, Toronto. All are welcome.

For more information please contact Bambi Rutledge, Canadian Catholic Bioethics Institute at 416-926-2335 www.ccbi-utoronto.ca bioethics.usmc@utoronto.ca.

Religious Vocation Discernment
Weekend for Women

October 14 - 16, 2011
St. Joseph's Convent, Toronto

A Religious vocation discernment weekend will be held at St. Joseph’s Convent, Toronto by the Sisters of St. Joseph.  The cost of the weekend is $150 (subsidies are available).

For more information or to register email dschweitzer@csj-to.ca or call 416-927-0720. The deadline for registration is October 7, 2011.

Notre Dame High School, Toronto,
is celebrating 70 years!

Saturday, October 15, 2011
St. John's Church, Toronto.

All alumnae, former staff, former pastors, associate pastors, chaplains of NDHS and friends are invited to join together in thanksgiving on Saturday,
October 15, 2011. Eucharist at St. John's Church at 2:00 p.m. followed by an Open House at the school from 3:00 - 6:00 p.m.

All are welcome! For more information, please visit our Notre Dame Alumnae www.notredamealumnae.com. See you then!

 Michael Coren to Speak at St. James Church, Colgan

October 15, 2011
St. James Church, 2118 Adjala-Tecumseth Townline, Colgan.

The Tottenham Knights of Columbus has invited Michael Coren to speak at St. James Church on October 15th. The seminar begins at 12:00 noon and will finish around 5:00 p.m. Doors open at 11:00 a.m. A snack and drink is included in the ticket price.

This apologetic seminar will introduce a Catholic learning concept that is dynamic, exciting and full of discovery for teen and adult Catholics. A fuller comprehension of our beliefs brought about through sound apologetic explanation and logic. Please join us to build a much stronger and more confident Catholic understanding.

Tickets $30.00/ea. For more information please contact Dan Gould at 905-939-7594 or John McIntyre 905-748-0143.

Notre Dame High School, Toronto,
is celebrating 70 years!  

Saturday, October 15, 2011
St. John’s Church, Toronto.

All Alumnae, former staff, former pastors, associate pastors, chaplains of NDHS and friends are invited to join together in thanksgiving on Saturday, October 15, 2011. Eucharist at St. John’s Church at 2:00 p.m. followed by an Open House at the school from 3:00 - 6:00 p.m.

All are welcome! For more information, please visit our Notre Dame Alumnae www.notredamealumnae.com. See you then!

House Parents Needed

Toronto Catholic Children’s Aid requires live-in House Parents for male and female teen homes.  Candidates will have a CYW and/or equal experience working with youth at a foster care treatment level. You will care for up to six teens in a safe and caring environment. We seek couples or individuals, with one parent remaining at home full-time.

CCAS offers a furnished home along with intensive Resource Worker support.   We provide a daily per diem of $61.38 per youth, and reimburse daily expenses.

Please submit your resume to fostercare@torontoccas.org or call 416-395-0558.

For more information visit www.torontoccas.org.

St. Bonaventure Parish Celebrates “Franciscan Week”

Join the Conventual Franciscan Parish of St. Bonaventure as we celebrate the feast of St. Francis of Assisi.

Sunday, October 2, 2:00 p.m., Annual Blessing of Animals
All winged, gilled and four legged creatures are welcome as we pause to thank God for the wonder of all creation, especially for the companionship and blessings we share in through God’s gifts. 
Monday, October 3, 7:30 p.m., Transitus Service
This remembrance celebration is a long standing special moment of prayer which recalls the passing of Francis from this life to the gift of eternal life.  We recall the great gift of Francis’ life and blessing to the Church as well as his witness and proclamation of the Gospel of Jesus Christ to the world.  Please bring one can of soup to be donated to the local food bank.
Tuesday, October 4, 7:30 p.m., Liturgy
Immediately following the celebration in honour of the Feast of St. Francis, we will gather for coffee, tea and dessert.

Our parish community will welcome a special Franciscan “Pilgrim Cross” from Saturday, October 1 to Saturday, October 8. The cross will be present throughout these celebrations inviting all to join the friars in prayer for the successful union of two of our Franciscan communities in 2014.  

St. Bonaventure Parish is located at 1300 Leslie Street, Toronto, ON M3C 2K9, www.st-bonaventure.ca.

Teaching Peace to our Children

Saturday, October 15, 2011 – 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m..
The Paulist Centre, 830 Bathurst Street, Toronto.

Teaching our children to live as people of peace in a violent world is an urgent task for parents, teachers, and all who work with children. 

Workshop presenters Jerry and MJ Park bring 30 years’ experience running workshops, retreats, and summer camps through their non-profit Little Friends for Peace. 

On October 15 these Pax Christi Teachers of Peace award recipients will offer practical lessons, creative ideas, and hands-on experiences gained through their work with children in a wide variety of settings. 

Know Your Faith Series: "THE HOLY MASS"

Deepen your love for the Mass and for the Holy Eucharist, our Catholic Faith's Source and Summit! Study using stimulating books, as well as a variety of inspirational DVD enrichment resources.

Saturdays, starting October 16, 2011
9:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Blessed Trinity Parish, 3220 Bayview Ave., Toronto.
Blessed Trinity Parish is hosting the Kolbe Eucharistic Apostolate's Know Your Faith Series: "THE HOLY MASS", an 8 week course starting October 15 (Part I: Oct 15- Dec.10). Prepare for the richness of the NEW REVISIONS in the English Mass translations this Advent, 2011. Increase your understanding of the various parts of the Mass through Scripture, Patristic (Church Fathers) and Church teaching. Contact Blessed Trinity Parish at 416-226-0262.

Tuesdays, starting October 11, 2011
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Holy Cross Parish, 291 Cosburn Avenue, Toronto.
Holy Cross Parish is hosting the Kolbe Eucharistic Apostolate's Know Your Faith Series: “The Holy Mass”, an 8 week course starting October 11 (Part One: Oct. 11 - Dec. 6; Part Two: Feb. 21 - May 1). Prepare for the richness of the New revisions in the English Mass translations this Advent, 2011. Increase your understanding of the various parts of the MASS through Scripture, Patristic (Church Fathers) and Church teaching. Contact Holy Cross Parish at 416-421-5225.

Lonergan Research Institute at Regis College Public Lecture: Art and Spirituality

Friday, October 14, 2011 - 7:30 p.m.
Regis College, 100 Wellesley St. West, Toronto.

The Lonergan Research Institute at Regis College invites you to the 10th Annual Lonergan Lecture. Professor Glenn Hughes from St. Mary's University, San Antonio, will speak on "Art and Spirituality." The lecture will be held in St. Joseph Chapel, Regis College, near the Museum Subway Station.

For more information, please visit www.lonergan-lri.ca, call 416-922-5474 ext. 221 or email inquiries@RegisCollege.ca. All are welcome to attend this free public lecture. No pre-registration is required. Regis College is the Jesuit Faculty of Theology at the University of Toronto.

Guiding Your Children Through The Sexual Minefield: Do your kids tune you out?

Saturday, November 12, 2011
St. Philip Neri Parish Hall, North York.

Regardless of the age of our children, as parents it is our daily duty to be involved in molding their morality and ethics in a Catholic manner. It is no longer enough to leave it to schools to do this for us. We must counteract the false messages about love that are rampant in our culture. This presentation will provide parents with tools to help them mould the morals and sexuality of children from toddlers to teens It is based on Pope John Paul II's writings.

This is a full day Workshop - 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (Doors open 9:15 am) $5.00 (lunch included.) To register, please call Rose at 905-683-9055 or Jan 905-420-8696 or stbreg@gmail.com.

Hurting as a result of an abortion?
Healing is possible.

Next retreat date: October 28-30, 2011. Project Rachel - Post-abortion healing and reconciliation and a journey of hope and inner peace.

Project Rachel…
- is a sensitive, private and confidential experience which lets you speak with someone who understands and cares.
- Invites all whose lives have been affected by abortion to a journey of healing and reconciliation with God, their church community and themselves.
- Is for women or men who have been hurt by an abortion.

You are not alone. We can help. Together we can make a new beginning. Take the first step – call us at 416-629-8264 or email info@stmarysrefuge.org. Private and Confidential.

God, Sex and the Meaning of Life Workshop

Mondays - Dec. 12, Jan. 16, Feb. 13 & Mar. 19
St. Philip Neri Parish Hall, 2100 Jane St., North York

What does the Church know about sex? Why are we created male & female? Discover God's answers from the teachings of John Paul II (the Theology of the Body). Doors Open at 6:45 p.m. Session from
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Admission is free - Study guide is $10.00 (optional) To register, please contact Rose 905-683-9055 or Jan 905-420-8696 or stbreg@gmail.com.

Roy Thomson Hall presents - The Priests

Friday, November 18, 2011 - 8:00 p.m.
Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe Street, Toronto.

Eugene O'Hagan, his brother Martin O'Hagan and David Delargy are Roman Catholic priests from Northern Ireland who share their faith, a passion for music and the gift of exquisite harmony. Their concerts of spiritually inspired offerings include "Ave Maria," "O Holy Night" and the emotionally stirring "Irish Blessing," as well as great classical arias and traditional Irish songs.

For tickets call 416-872-4255 or visit www.roythomson.com.

The Catholic Mind & the Prophetic
Voice of the Arts

With the Fellowship of Catholic Scholars at the Loretto College Residence.

Saturday, October 15, 2011
70 St. Mary Street, Toronto.

8:00 a.m. – Registration and coffee.
9:00 a.m. - The Art of God incarnate: 'Written not with ink'. Dr. Donald Graham, St. Augustine's Seminary.
9:45 a.m. - The Aesthetics of Saint Thomas Aquinas. John O'Brien, Regis College.
10:30 a.m. - Break: music “Come to the Feast” by Sister Susan.
10:45 a.m. - The Call of the Artist and the World. Julie Leahy.
11:30 a.m. - On the Arts of the Enchanted: Sacraments and Stone in Christian Liturgy. Ryan Topping, St. Thomas University.
12:15 p.m. – Lunch.
1:15 p.m. - The Madonna and Michaelangelo. Mary Laframboise & Norma Angel: Focolare.
2:00 p.m. - The Marginalization of Beauty in Impoverished Communities. Dr. David Pereyra, St. Michael's College.
2:45 p.m. - Catholic Themes in Robert Southey's Thalaba the Destroyer. Dr. David Beresford, OLSW.
3:45 p.m. - Icons from the Perspective of an Iconographer. Marysia Kowalchyk, Madonna House.
4:00 p.m. - Closing remarks.

Conference $15.00; Students: $10.0
Seminarians: no fee
Lunch $15. 00

To register mail cheque to: Pat Redmond, 270 Fincham Ave., Markham, ON., L3P 4E6
Payable to: Fellowship of Catholic Scholars.

For more information please call 905-409-1482 or email: afuyarchuk@hotmail.com. Tickets for the conference will be available at the door.

The Resurrection Dance Theatre of Haiti

Presents their Fall Tour “RISING FROM THE RUBBLE” at the following parishes:

Sunday, October 16, 2011 - 7:00 p.m.
St. Mary Star of the Sea Parish, Mississauga.

Sunday, October 23, 2011 - 2:00 p.m.
St. Catherine of Siena Parish, Mississauga.

Sunday, October 23, 2011 - 7:00 p.m.
St. Patrick's Parish, Markham.

Friday, October 28, 2011 - 7:00 p.m.
St. Dominic's Parish, Mississauga.

This dynamic and very professional group of young men are from St. Joseph's Home in Port au Prince and are dancers and drummers, who have been travelling extensively throughout the States and Canada in order to raise funds to rebuild their two homes that were destroyed in the earthquake.

No tickets necessary. A free-will offering will be taken up after the performance and there will be books and crafts for sale. Please mark this date on your calendar and plan to attend. Entertainment for all age groups from the very young to the very old.

If any parish would like to host this event, these dates are still available: Saturday, October 22nd evening; Saturday, October 29th. Please call Fiona Pereira at St. Dominic's Parish at 905-278-7762 or by email admin@stdominicschurch.ca.

The Interfaith Department of Scarboro Missions is pleased to share with you:

A Presentation On Jewish-Christian Dialogue: an International Conference which took place in July in Krakow & Auschwitz, Poland.

Wednesday October 19, 2011 - 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Scarboro Missions, 2685 Kingston Rd., Scarborough.

A Holocaust Education event “The Power of Good”
Wednesday, October 26, 2011 - 7:00 p.m. –
9:00 p.m.
Scarboro Missions, 2685 Kingston Rd., Scarborough.
The story of Nicholas Winton. The story of one man's courage and how he saved 669 Jewish children from the Nazis. A gripping documentary film narrated by Joe Schlesinger (former CBC Reporter) Joe is one of 'Nicky's Children and he talks about 'Reflections of a Survivor.”

For more information please call 416-261-7135.

Festival of Religious Song – Invitation for Catholic Artists

Catholic Youth Studio presents the 22nd annual International Festival of Religious Song. The Festival will take place at the John Paul II Cultural Centre in Mississauga from November 18 – 20, 2011. This year's festival theme mirrors the call of World Youth Day in Madrid: “Rooted and built up in Jesus Christ, firm in the faith.” Soloists, bands and choirs are invited to take part in the Festival competition.

Artists can register until Monday, Oct. 31st. For artist registration, tickets and information please check www.festivalofsong.ca festival@catholicradio.ca or Catholic Youth Studio at 416-767-2996.

Introduction to Guiding Your Child Through the Sexual Minefield: Toddlers to Teens

Monday, October 17, 2011 - 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
St. Philip Neri Parish Hall, North York.

A presentation for parents, grandparents, teachers and all who work with children. As an introduction, it sets the stage to delve deeper and learn how to counteract the false messages about love and sex in our culture. The workshop will be held at St. Philip Neri Parish Hall, 2100 Jane St., North from 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. (Doors open at 6:45 p.m.)

Free. To register call Rose 905-683-9055 or Jan 905-420-8696 stbreg@gmail.com.

COME HELP US CELEBRATE - St. Joseph Catholic Elementary School, Aurora
is turning 50!

Saturday, October 15, 2011

St. Joseph Catholic Elementary School in Aurora is planning a celebration involving staff, students, alumni, and the local community. Thousands of students have passed through our doors and gone on to make important contributions, big and small, to the Town of Aurora and to Canadian society as a whole.

There will be a Mass at 1:00 p.m. at Our Lady of Grace Church, Aurora, followed by an Open House and refreshments back at the school. All absolutely free! Some 50th Anniversary products will be available for purchase, and the profits will go to Our Lady of Grace Parish Refugee Re-settlement Committee.

Lectio Divina on Salt + Light

Sunday, October 9, 2011 - 8:00 p.m. & 12:00 a.m.

The theme for the 2011/12 Lectio Divina series is The New Evangelization. Archbishop Thomas Collins will lead the faithful in vespers and the Lectio Divina with a focus on scriptural passages that highlight what is meant by being a witness to Christ.
October's passage: We have Seen His Glory (Luke 24: 13-35)

For Broadcast details: saltandlighttv.org/lectiodivina

Salt + Light Availability: Bell TV – 654, Rogers – 240, Cogeco – 185 or online via live stream at www.saltandlighttv.org/live.

John Michael Talbot Concert

Sunday, November 20, 2011 – 6:00 p.m.
John Paul II Cultural Centre, 4300 Cawthra Road, Mississauga.

Catholic Youth Studio presents John Michael Talbot live in concert. This gala concert will end the 22nd annual International Festival of Religious Song. Come and experience John Michael Talbot: a world-renowned composer, author and speaker, who has written 14 books and recorded almost 50 cd's.

Tickets are $35. Tickets and information see www.festivalofsong.ca or Catholic Youth Studio at 416-767-2996.

Religious Vocation Discernment Weekend
for Women

October 14 - 16, 2011
St. Joseph's Convent, Toronto

A Religious vocation discernment weekend will be held at St. Joseph's Convent, Toronto, by the Sisters of St. Joseph. The cost of the weekend is $150 (subsidies are available).

For more information or to register email dschweitzer@csj-to.ca or call 416-927-0720. The deadline for registration is October 7, 2011.

The Jesus Prayer, Unceasing Prayer
and Meditation

Session I - Friday, October 21, 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Session II & III – Saturday, October 22, 10:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m. & 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
St. Demetrius Ukrainian Catholic Church, 135 La Rose Ave., Toronto.

Fr. Lucien COUTU, C.S.C., founder of the Emmaus Centre for Eastern Christian Spirituality in Montreal and author of “Meditation and Prayer of the Heart” will present three sessions on the Jesus Prayer, Unceasing Prayer and Meditation. Fr. Coutu has been presenting workshops on the Jesus Prayer for 30 years. Each session will begin with a talk (1 hr), followed by a meditation (½ hr) and will end with a Q&A (½ hr).

The cost of the sessions is adults: $30 seniors and students: $15. For more information and tickets, please call Natalie at 647-201-2150. Tickets are available at the door or St. Demetrius Church office.

At St. Bernard’s Convent...

St. Bernard's Convent, 685 Finch Ave. W. Toronto.

SEEKING GOD
Two week-ends:
October 21-23 and November 4-6, 2011.
Friday – 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday – 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Discerning to become a Lay Missionary, Come and See!
Saturday, October 15, 2011 - 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

FINDING STRENGTH WITHIN
Thursday, October 27, 2011 – 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Given by Sr. Ursula.

Challenging Myself to Live More Fully
Two Thursdays:
November 17 and 24, 2011 – 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

Discernment Retreat, to Become a Lay Missionary
November 26-27, 2011 - 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Decision Making Workshop
December 9 – 11, 2011
Friday – 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday - 9:00 a.m. -5:00 p.m.

Christmas and My Being
Tuesday, December 13, 2011 – 7:00 p.m. – 10:00p.m.

For more information please call 416-630-3296
ext. 124 um29@ymail.com.

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

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.

50th Anniversary of Sacred Heart Parish
King City

November 11, 2011
Sacred Heart Parish, King City.

The Sacred Heart faith community at 14485 Jane St., King City, will be celebrating the 50th Anniversary of its founding on Nov. 11, 2011 with a Mass presided by His Grace, Thomas Collins, at 7:00 p.m.

On Nov. 12, 2011, all parishioners, former parishioners and friends are invited to a Gala Dinner at Le Parc Conference and Banquet Centre 20 Rivermede Rd., Concord.

The all inclusive price for a ticket is $100.00. To purchase tickets or for further information please call the church at 905-833-1161.

In Remembrance

Friday, October 14, 2011 – 7:30 p.m.
St. Michael's Cathedral, Toronto.

St. Michael's Choir School presents, In Remembrance, a concert of sacred music honouring those special people who are no longer with us.

Works by as well as selections treasured by Msgr. T.B. Armstrong, Eleanor Daley, Gabriel Fauré, Howard Goodall, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, and Msgr. John Edward Ronan will be included in our Founder`s Day Concert.

The concert marks the inauguration of the St. Michael's Choir School Annual Giving campaign. Donations to the school help provide scholarships and bursaries for students who need them most.

Free will offering. www.smcs.on.ca for more information or call 416-397-6367.

Solemn High Mass on the
Feast of Christ the King

October 30, 2011 – 2:30 p.m.
St. Patrick's National Shrine Church, 141 McCaul St., Toronto.

A Solemn High Mass according to the Extraordinary Form of the Roman Rite will be celebrated by Rev. Father Paul Dobson, with Rev. Father Kim D'Souza as Deacon, Rev. Mister Rudy Ovcjak as Subdeacon, and His Grace Archbishop Hanna Zora as Homilist. This Mass is sponsored by the St. Patrick's Gregorian Choir. Reception will follow.

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

Linking Spirituality and Health

October 29, 2011
Sacred Heart Parish, Ingersoll, Ontario.

An invite to all nurses to attend a one day workshop. For more information see http://www.stpetersseminary.ca/institute/parish_nursing/ or contact Michelle O'Rourke at 519-351-0140 ichelle@selahresources.ca. Sponsored by the Foundations in Parish Nursing program.