Community Events

Join the Catholic Community at
Dundas Square - “St. Paul in the Square”

Sunday, May 17, 2009 - 3:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Dundas Square (Yonge and Dundas).

All are welcome!

Join us on Sunday, May 17, 2009 for “St. Paul in the Square”, a celebration of music and prayer in downtown Toronto. Featuring renowned contemporary Christian artist, Matt Maher, Lectio Divina with Archbishop Collins and other great Catholic performers.

Visit www.archtoronto.org for more details on this very special gathering. Mark your calendar today as we celebrate the Year of St. Paul as a family of faith!

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.

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

Music for the Popes - Tallis Choir of Toronto

Saturday May 9, 2009 – 7:30 p.m.
St. Patrick's Church - 141 McCaul Street, Toronto.

The Tallis Choir of Toronto present a procession of triumphant polyphony from Rome in the High Renaissance. Featured works include the Missa Papae Marcelli and Tu Es Petrus by Palestrina and other works by Victoria and Marenzio.

For more information please check our website at www.tallischoir.com. Tickets may be purchased online at boxoffice@tallischoir.com or at the door at a cost of $25, $20, and $10.

Seeds of Hope

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

Saturday, May 23, 2009
Dayspring Chapel at L'Arche Daybreak, 11339 Yonge Street, Richmond Hill, at Devonsleigh Blvd. 5 km North of Major Mackenzie Drive.

“Prayer: Living in the Heart of God” facilitated by Mary Bastedo and Michael Hryniuk. Registration and Coffee: 9:00 a.m., reflection from 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Please call or email to reserve a place. 905-884-0025, ext.110 or toll-free 1-866-226-2158, ext.110 nouwensociety@nouwen.net www.HenriNouwen.org.

Cost: $30 or pay what you can. (cash or cheque at the door). Daybreak Books & Media will be open after the reflection.

“The Catholic University in the 21st Century”
2009 Spring Reunion Special Lecture

Saturday, May 30, 2009 - 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
University of St. Michael's College, Charbonnel Lounge, 81 St. Mary Street, Toronto.

The University of St. Michael's College, in the University of Toronto, presents a Special 2009 Spring Reunion Lecture, by His Grace Thomas Collins, Archbishop of Toronto and the Chancellor of the University of St. Michael's College, on “The Catholic University in the 21st Century”.

Everyone is welcome. Reception to follow.

R.S.V.P. to 416-926-2255 before May 22, 2009. For more information, please call 416-926-7260, or email smc.alumniaffairs@utoronto.ca.

The Angel Foundation for Learning...
5K Fun Walk

Sunday, May 3, 2009
Catholic Education Centre, 80 Sheppard Avenue East.

Helping Toronto Catholic District School Board Students Succeed. Join the Angel Foundation for Learning for a fun-filled day including free BBQ, face painting, free gift bags, door prizes and raffle. Musical and sports entertainment. 9:00 a.m. registration, 10:00 a.m. Liturgy, 11:00 a.m. 5K walk.

Entry fee - $35.00/family (min. 3 people, max. 5) $15.00 individual, $10.00 student. Groups of 5 or more, $7.00/person.

Visit www.angelfoundationforlearning.org to download registration and sponsor forms. Tax receipts available for donations of $10.00 or more.

For more information please contact Sara Camilleri at 416-222-8282 ext. 2195 or sara.camilleri@tcdsb.org.

St. Clare's Masquerade Ball

Friday, June 12, 2009
LaContessa Banquet Hall, 69 Milvan Street, Toronto.

Join us for the event of the year! Participate in our silent auction, balloon pops, and so much more! The event is formal attire.

Tickets are $100 per person (adults 18 years and up) and include a masquerade mask, open bar, hors d'oeuvres, dinner, and entertainment. Fr. Ernesto DeCiccio will be on hand to say farewell before he moves to his new parish.

For tickets, please call Dina at 416-654-7087. Also, tickets will be on sale at St. Clare's Parish (Dufferin and St. Clair) at the office and are selling quickly.
Proceeds will be going to the St. Clare Campaign Building Fund.

Discuss Henri Nouwen's Home Tonight: Further Reflections on the Parable of the Prodigal Son online

April 27 – May 29, 2009
Join in any time!

This discussion will be moderated by Kim Gottfried, Director of Chaplaincy Services at Ryerson Catholic Chaplaincy Centre in Toronto. Kim lived at Daybreak for two years, the L'Arche community where Henri served as pastor.

To start, go to www.HenriNouwen.org, click on “Join or Read a Blog”. Click on “Discuss Nouwen Books Online”. No need to register or login.

You can purchase a copy of Home Tonight at www.HenriNouwen.org/shopcart or at Daybreak Books & Media: 905-884-3454, ext. 234; toll-free: 1-800-853-1412, email: nouwenbooks@larchdaybreak.com.

25th Annual Rosary Sunday

September 20, 2009 – 12:00 noon onwards
Martyrs' Shrine, Midland, Ontario.

The day will start out with an outdoor Mass celebrated, at the Polish Altar, by Rev. Alex Kirsten, S.J., Director of the Shrine. After Mass, at 2:00 p.m., a procession with the Blessed Sacrament followed by the Living Rosary, with Homily preached by Archbishop Thomas Collins, and Benediction at the Papal Altar.

 Bring your rosary, family, lawn chair and blanket.
 Bring your group's banner and join in the procession.
 Bring your voice and sing Marian Hymns with the choir.
 Bring your lunch and enjoy a picnic, then take time to visit Canada's National Shrine to the Canadian Martyrs.

For more information, please call 705-435-3406, 705-428-3540 or email rosary-Sunday@rogers.com.

Marian Day of Prayer

Saturday, May 16, 2009 - 8:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Convocation Hall, University of Toronto.

Featuring an exact replica of the Shroud of Turin by the Fraternity of the Holy Face. Experts from France and Italy will discuss the Holy Shroud. Other speakers include Fr. Joseph Iannuzzi, an exorcist, as well as Char Vance and Artie Boyle, both sharing dramatic testimonies of spiritual and physical healing through the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Rosary, Divine Mercy Chaplet, Holy Mass with Bishop Pearse Lacey.

For tickets or more information please call 416-251-4245. www.MarianDay.ca.

Focolare Day

Sunday, May 3, 2009 – 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Dante Alighieri Academy, 60 Playfair Avenue, North York.

You are invited to spend an afternoon in the joyful and festive atmosphere of the Focolare family. We are looking forward to seeing you! Focolare Movement: www.focolare.org. For further information please call 416-250-6606 or 416-225-2758 or write to focolarewb@bellnet.ca or czmcanada@rogers.com.