ADMINISTRATOR
Rev. Andrew Lewis
Holy Cross Parish, Toronto

Community Events

Annual Mass for the Faithful Departed

Catholic Cemeteries - Archdiocese of Toronto wishes to invite all families within the Archdiocese of Toronto to participate in the Annual Mass for the Faithful Departed on Wednesday, August 12, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. at the following locations:

Assumption Cemetery - Archbishop Thomas Collins
Queen of Heaven Cemetery - Bishop John Boissonneau
Holy Cross Cemetery - Bishop Richard Grecco
Christ the King Cemetery - Bishop Peter Hundt
Mount Hope Cemetery - Msgr. Marco Laurencic
Resurrection Cemetery - Fr. Charles Forget
St. Mary's Cemetery - Fr. Keith Wallace

ALL ARE WELCOME.

In the event of rain – Mass will be held in the mausoleum at Assumption, Holy Cross, Resurrection and Queen of Heaven. Christ the King Cemetery will celebrate Mass on site in the Reception Centre. Mount Hope to St . Monica's Parish, 44 Broadway Avenue, Toronto. St. Mary's Cemetery to St. John Vianney Parish, 13 Baldwin Lane, Barrie.

Symposium 2009
Conscience and the Good of Society

October 3, 2009
Father Madden Auditorium, Carr Hall, University of St. Michael's College.

The Canadian Catholic Bioethics Institute and the Catholic Civil Rights League presents the 2009 Symposium Conscience and the Good of Society with keynote speaker Ian Benson, the Executive Director of the Centre for Cultural Renewal.

To register and for more information please contact the CCBI at 416-926-2335 bioethics.usmc@utoronto.ca
www.ccbi-utoronto.ca

Spanish Speaking Pilgrimage to Martyrs' Shrine

August 22, 2009 - 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Martyrs' Shrine, Midland.

“La Familia de Habla Hispana Camina con los Martires.”

All are welcome to come to the Spanish speaking pilgrimage at the Martyrs' Shrine. Open air Mass at 11:00 a.m. Activities for the whole family.

Come or contact deacondanielgana@hotmail.com for more information. If you need transportation, please contact any Spanish speaking parish as they are organizing buses to Midland.

"Re:Generation"
Youth Leadership Conference 2009

August 7-10, 2009
Seneca College, Newham campus (404|Finch).

Answer His Call. Revive. Renew. ReGenerate. Be exposed to several amazing leaders who share your beliefs, meet experts from all over the world and listen to their experiences and teachings.

With soul-soothing praise and worship, skits, music, wonderful adoration, workshops to rediscover yourself and grow in fullness, there's no way you could possibly pass up this wonderful opportunity!

For ages 16 and up. Cost: $200.00 (All-inclusive). $150.00 before July 19th (early bird)
For more information check out canada.jesusyouth.org.

To contact conference leaders, call Fr. Jose Thaipparampil at 416-701-9996, Sebin at 416-457-1946 and Mimi at 647-328-9322.

Symposium 2009
Conscience and the Good of Society

October 3, 2009
Father Madden Auditorium, Carr Hall, University of St. Michael's College.

The Canadian Catholic Bioethics Institute and the Catholic Civil Rights League presents the 2009 Symposium “Conscience and the Good of Society” with keynote speaker Iain Benson, the Executive Director of the Centre for Cultural Renewal.

To register and for more information please contact the CCBI at 416-926-2335 www.ccbi-utoronto.ca bioethics.usmc@utoronto.ca.

29TH Filipino Annual
Midland Martyrs' Shrine Pilgrimage

Saturday, August 8, 2009
Martyrs' Shrine, Midland, Ontario.

The Eucharistic Apostles of the Divine Mercy (EADM) Toronto Group, the 2009 29th Filipino Pilgrimage Coordinator, with the blessing of the Archdiocesan Filipino Catholic Mission (AFCM) with Fr. Ben P. Ebcas Jr. as AFCM Director, is honored to invite you to attend the 29th Filipino Pilgrimage at the Martyr's Shrine in Midland.

This annual Filipino pilgrimage includes reconciliation, assembly/procession, flag raising ceremony, praise and worship, concelebrated Mass, solemn benediction, blessing of Filipino Martyrs, lunch/picnic (bring your own), socio-cultural program/ games.

Religious and Lay Groups are invited to have a Booth Exhibit. Booth Table is free. For information about the Pilgrimage contact Roland and Susan at 647-239-9350; Lorry and Grace at 416-580-6050; Don and Ching at 905-770-9055; and Vic and Lucy at 647-293-0570. www.divinemercytoronto.com.

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.

Kolbe Eucharistic Mini-Retreats

August 8, 2009 – 2:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
St. Brigid's Church, 300 Wolverleigh Blvd., Toronto.
Come and Adore the Lord at a special at St. Brigid's Church. Celebrating the Year of the Priest, Father Henry McEarlean O.S.A. will speak on “The Cure of Ars: Patron of Priests”. All are welcome to attend.

September 5, 2009 – 2:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
St. Brigid's Church, 300 Wolverleigh Blvd., Toronto.
Celebrating the Year of the Priest, Fr. James Duffy, from Madonna House will give a special talk on “My Life as a Priest”. There will be Eucharistic adoration throughout the afternoon. All are welcome to attend.

October 3, 2009 – 2:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
St. Brigid's Church, 300 Wolverleigh Blvd., Toronto.
Bishop Emeritus Pearse Lacey will give a special talk on “ Mary, Mother of Priests, Laity and Religious”. There will be Eucharistic adoration throughout the afternoon. All are welcome to attend.

For more information please contact 416-425-0189 or check www.kolbeapostolate.com.

Spiritual and Religious Care Visitor Training

The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health offers ‘'Spiritual and Religious Care Visitor Training” for clergy/faith-group leaders and lay ministers from various religions/faith-groups to enhance their skills in visiting patients/clients in hospitals and other institutions.

The 7 week – 20 hours training will be held on Wednesday evenings from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m., starting September 9 to October 21, 2009 and on Saturday, October 17 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Candidates are offered and required to do 10 hours of direct client care as part of the course. (For details please contact us.)

The course will address topics such as: theological foundations for spiritual and religious care in major world religions, overview of mental illness and addiction, suicide, listening skills, working with elderly, boundaries and ethics.

Registration Fee: $ 110.00. Last date to apply is August 28, 2009. A certificate of completion will be issued to the successful candidates at the end of the course.

For more information please contact The Centre for Addition and Mental Health at 1001 Queen Street W, Toronto, ON M6J 1H4. 416-535-8501 ext. 2189/2188 biruta_pearcy@camh.net or pearly_daniel@camh.net.

Reproductive Decisions and Women's
Well-Being Conference

Friday, October 2, 2009 – 9:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.
The University of Toronto, St. Michael's College, Carr Hall.

The deVeber Institute for Bioethics and Social Research proudly presents “Reproductive Decisions and Women's Well-Being; Current Research and Practical Solutions” a conference for teachers, doctors, social workers, nurses, school counselors, students, immigrant counselors, students and community members.

Dr. Deborah Zeni and Andrea Mrozek will be discussing the latest research on women's health after abortion and what abortion means for women.

A payment of $75 (includes lunch) will secure your spot. Register now before spaces fill up by calling 416-256-0555 or visit www.deveber.org for more information.

FEAST OF ST. JEAN MARIE VIANNEY
Patron Saint of all Priests

Tuesday, August 4, 2009
St. Mary Immaculate Church, 10295 Yonge Street, Richmond Hill.

All are encouraged to attend this celebration of the Feast of the Cure of Ars at St. Mary Immaculate Church, 10295 Yonge Street, Richmond Hill, and to pray for our priests.

We will have Exposition of the Most Blessed Sacrament at 6:00 p.m. Prayers and Benediction at 7:00 p.m. Holy Mass at 7:30 p.m.

Everyone is welcome!