Faith Connections and the Mississauga Parishes invite young adults (18-39 years) to join us for Scripture Sound Bytes

Are you interested in discovering how the Sunday Readings relate to your life?

Want a chance to slow down and explore your faith?

Join us for prayer, reflection and social time!

The Centre for Spirituality at Work (www.SpiritualityAtWork.org) invites you to:

Language at Work: Speaking of Religion & Spirituality
With Robert Barlow, LL.B

Tuesday, November 10, 2009
7:30 – 9:30 pm
At the Toronto Grace, near Yonge & Bloor, Toronto
Earlybird fee: Tuesday Nov 3, 2009

We all desire to be happy. We desire to live meaningful lives with warm compassionate relationships. We desire to give and to receive love. We desire to live truly human lives.

The Regis College 2009 Film Series attempts to present to those who follow it a path to such a life. It uses the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius as a base for its explorations.

Films scheduled for 2009:

November 11, 2009 - Once
November 18, 2009 - Happy-Go-Lucky

For more info, visit: www.discerningthetimes.ca
or call Regis College, 416-922-5474

Redemptorist “Come and See” Vocation Weekend

Friday November 13, 2009 – Sunday November 15, 2009

Location: 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.

Don't miss this year's sure to be great fall retreat! All, new and old parishioners, between the ages of 18-35, are invited to encounter God, grow in faith and community as we explore our fall theme:

"Renew the Fire: An invitation to encounter God, grow in faith and community"

Where: Shadow Lake Centre, Stouffville, Ontario - "a friendly vacation destination, located on over 300 acres of beautiful rolling terrain on the Oak Ridges Moraine" - http://www.shadowlakecentre.ca

Redemptorist “Come and See” Vocation Weekend

Friday November 13, 2009 – Sunday November 15, 2009

Location: 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.

Don't miss this year's sure to be great fall retreat! All, new and old parishioners, between the ages of 18-35, are invited to encounter God, grow in faith and community as we explore our fall theme:

"Renew the Fire: An invitation to encounter God, grow in faith and community"

Where: Shadow Lake Centre, Stouffville, Ontario - "a friendly vacation destination, located on over 300 acres of beautiful rolling terrain on the Oak Ridges Moraine" - http://www.shadowlakecentre.ca

The Global Food Crisis is affecting 1 in 6 people on the planet.
Development and Peace is proposing Food Sovereignty as a
way to combat hunger in the world. Come to the workshop and
find out how you can be a part of the solution!

Saturday Nov. 14th – Mississauga, St. Dominic’s Parish

All workshops are held in the morning finishing with or at lunch.
For exact times and more information, RSVP to
LUKE STOCKING: luke.stocking@devp.org
1-800-494-1401 x225 or 416-922-1592 x225

Seeds of Hope. A reflection series based on the spiritual writings of Henri J.M. Nouwen.
“Where’s Your Home?” Facilitated by Sue Mosteller, C.S.J. and Joe Vorstermans
Cost - $30 or pay what you can.

Theology of the Body Workshop at St. Theresa’s Church. God, Sex and the Meaning of Life Ministry will conduct a Workshop on Pope John Paul II's "Theology of Body" in our 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.

The Centre for Spirituality at Work (www.SpiritualityAtWork.org) invites you to:

SoulSpa: Seasons in Life and Work
with the Rev. Dr. Anne Simmonds

Saturday Nov 14, 2009
10am – 4:30 pm
At the Toronto Grace, near Yonge & Bloor, Toronto
Earlybird fee: Mon Nov 9, 2009

Join the All4Him Worship team in concert at The Meeting House Theatre on Saturday, November 14th for a powerful night of praise and worship. Doors open at 6:00pm, concert will start at 7:00pm.

$10 Youth Pass, $15 Adult Pass

For additional info leave us a message, or email all4himpraise@gmail.com

For passes contact Janice 416.834.0506 or John 416.906.5532

Visit the All4Him Page on Facebook for additional info about the band and media links
http://www.facebook.com/pages/All4Him/75766812995

Redemptorist “Come and See” Vocation Weekend

Friday November 13, 2009 – Sunday November 15, 2009

Location: 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.

Don't miss this year's sure to be great fall retreat! All, new and old parishioners, between the ages of 18-35, are invited to encounter God, grow in faith and community as we explore our fall theme:

"Renew the Fire: An invitation to encounter God, grow in faith and community"

Where: Shadow Lake Centre, Stouffville, Ontario - "a friendly vacation destination, located on over 300 acres of beautiful rolling terrain on the Oak Ridges Moraine" - http://www.shadowlakecentre.ca

Speaker: Fr. Thomas Lynch

SMC Alive is the young adult group of St. Michael's Cathedral parish in downtown Toronto with members between the ages of 26 and 39 years. Centered in Christ, we are united in response to God's call to holiness, community and service. As members, we seek to deepen our relationship with God and our understanding of the Catholic faith to bear fruit in acts of love and service to each other, the parish and the community.

For more information about this and other events, contact SMC Alive at:
E-mail: smcalive@stmichaelscathedral.com
Phone: 416-364-0234 ext 249

PUBLIC FORUM on Pope Benedict XVI’s New Encyclical

Caritas In Veritate (Charity in Truth): Catholicism’s Response to the World Financial Crisis

facilitated by Father Bill Ryan, S.J. (PhD from Harvard University in Economic Development) Influential Catholic Social Justice Activist

Sponsored by the Newman Centre chapter of Development and Peace

Faith Connections' Theology on Tap

Topic: Into the Silence - in a Busy World

Special guest: Fr. Michael Machacek, Executive Director of the Newman Centre at the University of Toronto.

The Dead Sea Scrolls and Judaism Today. Dr. Max and
Mrs. Gianna Glassman Lecture with Professor James Kugel, Professor
Emeritus of Classical and Modern Hebrew Literature, Harvard University.
Dessert reception to follow.

Free and open to the public. No reservation necessary.

Liguori Circle is a time for Young Adults (age 18-30) and Redemptorists to come together to grow in faith and friendship through sharing God’s word, growing in their sense of mission in the community and in the world, and reflecting on the work of God’s grace and Redemption in their lives, and in the lives of the People of God.


Inspired by the Redemptorist founder, St. Alphonsus Liguori, these Circles are places of welcome, prayer, discussion, and fellowship.

Upcoming Dates
2009: November 17, December 15

2010: January 12, February 17, March 23, April 20

Faith Connections and the Mississauga Parishes invite young adults (18-39 years) to join us for Scripture Sound Bytes

Are you interested in discovering how the Sunday Readings relate to your life?

Want a chance to slow down and explore your faith?

Join us for prayer, reflection and social time!

We all desire to be happy. We desire to live meaningful lives with warm compassionate relationships. We desire to give and to receive love. We desire to live truly human lives.

The Regis College 2009 Film Series attempts to present to those who follow it a path to such a life. It uses the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius as a base for its explorations.

November 18, 2009 - Happy-Go-Lucky

For more info, visit: www.discerningthetimes.ca
or call Regis College, 416-922-5474

Coffee, Donuts and God is a forum for students who want to ask questions about faith and about the challenges & joys they face in living our faith as on campus.

On Thursday November 19, 11:00-12:30 pm, join students at a booth on campus with guest Fr. Damian MacPherson, S.A., Director for Ecumenical and Interfaith Affairs with the Archdiocese of Toronto.

Location: Credit Union Lounge (second floor of the Podium building, just down the hall from the Hub Cafeteria).

12th Annual Markham Prayer Breakfast: Praying for the leaders and people of Markham.

A Christian response to poverty and homelessness. Speaker: Dr. Rick Tobias, President and CEO, Young Street Mission. Music: Ruth Ann Onley, soloist.

Continental Breakfast. Tickets: $30. Limited seating, reserve early.

More info: call Eric Tappenden at 905-305-8490

"St. Teresa of Avila's Interior Castle"

Presenter: Susan Komis, a Pastoral Minister from St. Louis, Missouri, is a faculty member of Contemplative Outreach.

Weekend includes presentations, small group reflection, dialogue, period of Centering Prayer and silence.

Cost: $160 (room and meals)
Register phone: 416-261-7135 (deadline for registration: Nov 13)

For more information:
http://scarboromissions.ca/
info@scarboromissions.ca

Catholic Faith and Life study/prayer group looks at "Jesus of Nazareth" by Pope Benedict XVI

C3 Church Toronto and Christian Cafe present The Bash for the Unattached

You're invited to the social event of the season
Come and meet the founder of http://ChristianCafe.com, Sam Moorcroft
Mingle with other Unattached folks from the GTA
...and have a Bash

Dress: Smart Casual
Cost: $15 early bird, $20 at the door
Contact: caris.e.reid@gmail.com
More info: http://www.christiancafe.com/events/

"St. Teresa of Avila's Interior Castle"

Presenter: Susan Komis, a Pastoral Minister from St. Louis, Missouri, is a faculty member of Contemplative Outreach.

Weekend includes presentations, small group reflection, dialogue, period of Centering Prayer and silence.

Cost: $160 (room and meals)
Register phone: 416-261-7135 (deadline for registration: Nov 13)

For more information:
http://scarboromissions.ca/
info@scarboromissions.ca

This year marks the 20th anniversary of
the International Festival of Religious Song, an annual Christian music
festival highlighting international and local talent.  This year’s event
will be a gala extravaganza featuring international stars Fr. Mimmo Iervollino
of Italy (Saturday) and Tony Melendez of the United States (Sunday).  Past
Festival laureates will also perform, and showcase local talent.

The Festival is organized each year by Catholic Youth Studio - KSM Inc., a

The first of a monthly mini-course in discernment that will cover some "basics" of discernment--both vocational and for our daily lives. For young women ages 16-35. Casual and one-time participants are welcome!

For more information, visit: http://windowstothesoul.wordpress.com/upcoming-events-at-pbm-toronto/ RSVP via email: daughters_stpaul@yahoo.ca or phone: 416-781-9131, ext. 226.

St.Basil’s Church Development and Peace, in collaboration with Korean Legion of Mary of the University of Toronto, presents:

The Underground Railroad Redux: the North Korean Refugee Crisis

Guest speaker: Jack Kim, Executive Director of HanVoice, a human rights organization established in 2007 dedicated to ending the plight of North Korean refugees.

Refreshments will be provided.

"St. Teresa of Avila's Interior Castle"

Presenter: Susan Komis, a Pastoral Minister from St. Louis, Missouri, is a faculty member of Contemplative Outreach.

Weekend includes presentations, small group reflection, dialogue, period of Centering Prayer and silence.

Cost: $160 (room and meals)
Register phone: 416-261-7135 (deadline for registration: Nov 13)

For more information:
http://scarboromissions.ca/
info@scarboromissions.ca

This year marks the 20th anniversary of
the International Festival of Religious Song, an annual Christian music
festival highlighting international and local talent.  This year’s event
will be a gala extravaganza featuring international stars Fr. Mimmo Iervollino
of Italy (Saturday) and Tony Melendez of the United States (Sunday).  Past
Festival laureates will also perform, and showcase local talent.

The Festival is organized each year by Catholic Youth Studio - KSM Inc., a

Theme: "Tapping into the Vocation Culture" with Fr. Santo Arrigo C.Ss.R.

Christ Calls All is a Group of men and women between the ages of 18-35 who are discerning God's call in their life - either for Marriage, Single Life, Religious Life and Priesthood. If you would like to find out more about this group, please contact Fr. Santo Arrigo C.Ss.R. (416) 593-6520 or vocations@redemptorists.ca to see if this group is for you.

Faith Connections and the Mississauga Parishes invite young adults (18-39 years) to join us for Scripture Sound Bytes

Are you interested in discovering how the Sunday Readings relate to your life?

Want a chance to slow down and explore your faith?

Join us for prayer, reflection and social time!

Advent Series: Catholic Sources of Meditation and Prayer

Wednesdays from November 11 to December 16, 2009, 7:00-9:00pm

November 25:
"We've Been Here Before"
by Jack Costello, S.J., Professor, Toronto School of Theology.

December 2:
"Meeting Great Mediators Through Catholic Books"
by Joanne Kelly, Religious Education Consultant (Ret'd)

December 9:
"Her Story is Our Story (a meditator's journey)"

Join Sr. Marie Paul Curley, fsp, for a reflection on rooting our identity and spiritual life in God's unconditional, unshakeable love for us.

Toronto-based author will speak about her newly-released book, See Yourself Through God's Eyes: 52 Meditations to Grow in Self-Esteem, followed by book-signing.

For more information, visit: http://windowstothesoul.wordpress.com/upcoming-events-at-pbm-toronto/ RSVP: 416-781-9131

Faith Connections & Becoming Neighbours invite you to an Advent Retreat...

Living with Hope: An Advent Journey
…how the path of Mary and Joseph mirrors our own journey in today's world.

Saturday, November 28, from 1:30pm – 6:30pm (ending with Mass and a light supper).

Cost: $10 — please RSVP by November 25: call Vanessa Nicholas-Schmidt at 416-222-1426 ext 276, or e-mail faithconnections@csj-to.ca

Theme: An Afternoon of reflection and sharing on the meaning and significance of Advent today

Christ Calls All is a Group of men and women between the ages of 18-35 who are discerning God's call in their life - either for Marriage, Single Life, Religious Life and Priesthood. If you would like to find out more about this group, please contact Fr. Santo Arrigo C.Ss.R. (416) 593-6520 or vocations@redemptorists.ca to see if this group is for you.

Dinner Dance & Silent Auction. Marguerite
Bourgeoys Family Centre’s 25th Anniversary 1984-2009. Cocktails 6:00
p.m. Dinner 7:00 p.m. $50.00/person. Cash Bar. 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. Visa or MasterCard accepted

Advent Vespers at St. Basil’s Church. 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.

Voices of Faith: a multifaith dialogue on homelessness

free event

Please join our panelists in a dialogue on how the tenets of faith address issues of poverty and homelessness. Help us to explore and identify common ground on which we can build a multi-faith approach to these important issues.

Panelists:

Rated PG. Faith & Film Nights with the Daughters of St. Paul foster our ability to view culture with eyes of faith. We view the film in its entirety, then place our viewing experience in dialogue with the previous Sunday's Gospel reading. For more information, visit: http://windowstothesoul.wordpress.com/upcoming-events-at-pbm-toronto/

Young Adult Ministry of St. Mary’s Parish is hosting Theology on Tap in Barrie.

Guest: Former Q 107 DJ "Neil McCarthy" on Effectively Communicating our Faith to the Media

Please join us for an evening of thought-provoking conversation. Munchies provided, admission is free, cash bar available - come and bring a friend.

For more info please call 705-728-2985 or email at Robin Parkes at ym4smp@gmail.com

Faith Connections and the Mississauga Parishes invite young adults (18-39 years) to join us for Scripture Sound Bytes

Are you interested in discovering how the Sunday Readings relate to your life?

Want a chance to slow down and explore your faith?

Join us for prayer, reflection and social time!

New Beginnings, Mini-Renewal Evening.

"Jesus is Surprise!"

For more inforamtion or to register, please contact 416-921-1163 ext. 2246.

Advent Series: Catholic Sources of Meditation and Prayer

Wednesdays from November 11 to December 16, 2009, 7:00-9:00pm

December 2:
"Meeting Great Mediators Through Catholic Books"
by Joanne Kelly, Religious Education Consultant (Ret'd)

December 9:
"Her Story is Our Story (a meditator's journey)"
by Mila Nabor-Cuchan, Masters in Spirituality, Regis College

December 16:
"Encountring the Divine in Beauty"

The Newman Centre hosts a weekly Holy Hour on Wednesdays, from 7:00-8 p.m. in the Chapel, followed by an opportunity for people to celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation, 8-8:30 p.m. After the Holy Hour all are invited to share in fellowship (up to 9 p.m.)!

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." Which Jesus are we preparing for?

For more information please call 416-534-2326

The Canadian Catholic Bioethics Institute invites you to the 2009 Annual Lecture, “A deeply human need — palliative care for the young, the old, the marginalized and homeless.”

Panellists:

Dr. Marisa Zorzitto, Chief of Geriatric Medicine, St. Michael's Hospital

Dr. Christine Newman, Medical Director, Palliative Care and Bereavement Care Service, The Hospital for Sick Children

Rowena Thirlwall, RN, CHPCN [C], Perram House Hospice

All are welcome to attend this free event.

Contact: Bambi Rutledge
416 926 2335 | www.ccbi-utoronto.ca
bioethics.usmc@utoronto.ca

AN EVENING WITH THE PRIESTS: HARMONY

ST. PAUL’S BASILICA

83 Power St, Toronto, M5A 3A8

(off Queen Street East, 1 block east of Parliament St.)

FRIDAY DECEMBER 4TH

Doors open 7pm

Performance 8pm

Tickets $35 (inclusive) in advance from TICKETBREAK

On sale Friday, November 20

Beneficiary Charity: St. Paul’s Christmas Family Program

SMC Alive is the young adult group of St. Michael's Cathedral parish in downtown Toronto with members between the ages of 26 and 39 years. Centered in Christ, we are united in response to God's call to holiness, community and service. As members, we seek to deepen our relationship with God and our understanding of the Catholic faith to bear fruit in acts of love and service to each other, the parish and the community.

For more information about this and other events, contact SMC Alive at:
E-mail: smcalive@stmichaelscathedral.com
Phone: 416-364-0234 ext 249

SMC Alive is the young adult group of St. Michael's Cathedral parish in downtown Toronto with members between the ages of 26 and 39 years. Centered in Christ, we are united in response to God's call to holiness, community and service. As members, we seek to deepen our relationship with God and our understanding of the Catholic faith to bear fruit in acts of love and service to each other, the parish and the community.

For more information about this and other events, contact SMC Alive at:
E-mail: smcalive@stmichaelscathedral.com
Phone: 416-364-0234 ext 249

"The Call to Contemplation"

with Febe Aguirre, Retreat Director, Spiritual Director, Counselor, Staff Clinician, Southdown Institute, Aurora

Rest in the presence of God.

Join us as we explore the Contemplative Call at the heart of Christianity.

Cost: $100 (financial assistance available for those who need it.)

Register: 416-261-7135 (deadline: Nov 27)

"The Call to Contemplation"

with Febe Aguirre, Retreat Director, Spiritual Director, Counselor, Staff Clinician, Southdown Institute, Aurora

Rest in the presence of God.

Join us as we explore the Contemplative Call at the heart of Christianity.

Cost: $100 (financial assistance available for those who need it.)

Register: 416-261-7135 (deadline: Nov 27)

Young Adult Ministry of St. Mary’s Parish is hosting Theology on Tap in Barrie.

Guest: Kathleen Flaherty – Writing for Spirituality – this ain’t your mother prayer book

Please join us for an evening of thought-provoking conversation. Munchies provided, admission is free, cash bar available - come and bring a friend.

For more info please call 705-728-2985 or email at Robin Parkes at ym4smp@gmail.com

Faith Connections and the Mississauga Parishes invite young adults (18-39 years) to join us for Scripture Sound Bytes

Are you interested in discovering how the Sunday Readings relate to your life?

Want a chance to slow down and explore your faith?

Join us for prayer, reflection and social time!

Advent Series: Catholic Sources of Meditation and Prayer

Wednesdays from November 11 to December 16, 2009, 7:00-9:00pm

December 9:
"Her Story is Our Story (a meditator's journey)"
by Mila Nabor-Cuchan, Masters in Spirituality, Regis College

December 16:
"Encountring the Divine in Beauty"
by Joseph Clarkson, Retired Catholic School Principal, Christian Meditation Retreat Director.

Contact:
terryg@scarboromissions.ca
416-222-7135 ext 226/239

Canada's First 9/11 Rendition to Torture:
An Evening to mark International Human Rights Day, With Benamar Benatta
Special Guests: Marina Nemat and Nicole Chrolavicius
Free

Benamar Benatta was the subject of Canada's first post-9/11 rendition
to torture when he was illegally handed over to U.S. authorities with
the false, dangerously inflammatory description that he was connected
with the events of the previous day. He spent the next five years
detained under conditions that the United Nations concluded constituted
torture.