Rev. Callistus St. Louis June 3, 2009
St. Philip the Apostle Parish, Oshawa

Community Events

Our Mother of Perpetual Help Novena

June 24-26, 2009 – 7:00 p.m.
St. Patrick's Shrine Church, 141 McCaul Street, Toronto.

All are invited to Our Mother of Perpetual Help Novena Triduum at St. Patrick's Shrine Church (141 McCaul Street) on June 24, 25th, 26th, 2009. Celebration of the Eucharist and Novena Homily, with presider and preacher Rev. Tom O'Rourke, C.Ss.R. There will be a social following the celebration on June 26th in the Parish Hall.

For more information please contact 416-598-3269.

Christian “WOODSTOCK” Barrie

Saturday, June 20, 2009
Joan of Arc High School, Barrie.

Christian Music / Gospel Music / Country Music / Bluegrass Music & Much More. Proudly Presented by Holy Spirit Parish.

An all Day Music Fest to be held out doors at the Joan of Arc High School, 460 Mapleton Ave., Barrie. Rain or Shine.

Gates Open at 8:30 a.m. Archbishop Thomas Collins will open the day with Mass at 9:30 a.m. Performers include: Shannon Barks Youth Group, Terry Chisholm, Christopher Ames, The Black Family, The Northern Sons, Cary B. Grant, and Billy Grima. BBQ food and drinks will be sold all day.

Tickets $25 at the gate or in advance, group discounts available. For inquires and tickets call Anna at 705-722-0051, or Deacon Stephen 705-730-9122.

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!

Redemptorist "Come and See"
Vocation Weekend

June 19-21, 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 a brother in the Redemptorist Congregation and live a life of community, compassion, evangelization, and mission, then come discern with us. Take a chance! God is calling! Come "into the deep" and discern if God is calling you to be a Redemptorist.

For more information about this Retreat opportunity and about our programs for youth and young adults across Canada, see our website: www.ryvm.ca.

You can find out more information online, and even register! Deadline for registration is June 12, 2009.

For more information about our community, mission, and call to evangelization, see our website, or contact Fr. Santo Arrigo C.Ss.R. at vocations@redemptorists.ca, or call 416-593-6520.

Make Catholic Bible Study a Reality
in Your Parish

September 19, 2009
St. Patrick's Parish, Markham.

St. Patrick's Parish is sponsoring an Archdiocesan-wide day of workshops on the Little Rock Scripture Study program (LRSS). We are expecting about 150 people from various parishes throughout the archdiocese as well as registrants from various Catholic Boards of Education. We are inviting those who attend to gain new insights into the study of Sacred Scripture. The sessions will last from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Catherine Upchurch, Director of LRSS, and Sr. Susan McCarthy, RDC, Workshop Co-ordinator, will be the presenters of the workshops.

Early-bird registration commences immediately: contact Kay Booker at kaymax@sympatico.ca or 905-294-4092. The $15 Registration fee includes the full day seminar, snack breaks and a complete lunch.

Annual Celebration of the
Solemnity of Corpus Christi

Sunday, June 14, 2009 - 11:30 a.m. Mass
Our Lady of Victory Church, 117 Guestville Ave., Toronto.

Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and Adoration
of our Eucharistic Lord
Procession with the Blessed Sacrament (outside –
weather permitting)
Solemn blessing of all present

For more information please call 416-769-1171 or email ourladyofvictory@rogers.com.

Catholic Lawyers' Guild

Monday, June 22, 2009 - 6:30 p.m.
University Club of Toronto, 380 University Ave (at Armoury).

Thomas More Day Dinner - Celebrating the Feast of Saints John Fisher and Guild patron, Thomas More. Archbishop Thomas Collins will be the main speaker.

Tickets: $100 guild members and guests / $125 non-members. To reserve a ticket, email mosborne@agmlawyers.com. Or send a cheque payable to the “Thomas More Lawyers' Guild of Toronto” to W. Michael G. Osborne. President, Thomas More Lawyers Guild, Affleck Greene McMurtry LLP, 365 Bay Street, Suite 200 Toronto, ON M5H 2V1.

To learn more or to join the Guild please visit www.lawyers.ca/more.

Transitions Retreat for Youth

Saturday, June 27, 2009
St. Bonaventure's Parish Centre, 1300 Leslie Street.

Are you about to head off on a new adventure; are you starting a new job, going to college, entering university? Consider taking some time to reflect on new beginnings in your life. Check in is at 9:30 a.m. and the retreat is from 10:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

The Registration Fee of $20 can be paid upon entrance to the event. Registration can be completed by emailing the following information to Rachel Nazareth, Youth Minister; rachel@st-bonaventure.ca

Full Name
Age
Are you - going to College, going to University,
starting a new job
Allergies/Dietary Restrictions

Visit; www.st-bonaventure.ca for further details.

FAITH CONNECTIONS' JUNE JUSTICE MONTH

Hike and Prayer: Ecology and Community
Saturday, June 13, 2009 - 9:00 a.m. rain or shine.
Eglinton West Subway Station (Eglinton and Allen Rd).
Faith Connections invites young adults (18-39) to join us for a June Justice Month hike to the Artscape Wychwood Barns where we will find a Farmers Market and many wonderful community organizations!

Artists Against Consumerism
Tuesday, June 16, 2009 - 7:00 p.m.
The Newman Centre, 89 St. George St, Toronto.
Faith Connections and the Newman Centre invite young adults (18-39) to join us for a June Justice Month presentation and focused conversation led by Toronto artist Ilona Staples.

Planting Seeds of Hope: A Peace and Mediation Workshop
Thursday, June 25, 2009 - 7:00 p.m.
The Paulist Centre, 830 Bathurst St (Bathurst & Bloor), Toronto.
Faith Connections invites young adults (18-39) to join us for a June Justice Month workshop with special guests Dr. Sara Schleien and peace maker Sr. Mary Alban Bouchard. Learn personal conflict resolution skills and explore issues of peace.

For more information on these events, please call Vanessa Nicholas-Schmidt at 416-222-1426 ext. 276 or visit www.faithconnections.ca – a ministry of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Toronto.

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.