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.

Come on out to the Newman Centre for a fun night. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased at the door. Tickets include non-alcoholic drinks and snacks. There will be a cash bar: $3 for wine and beer, $4 for mixed drinks.

Speaker: Fr. Peter Shumelda

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

Second meeting of our Scripturally-based discernment mini-course for women ages 16-35. Casual and one-time participants welcome! RSVP (to confirm dates and receive Scripture passage ahead of gathering): Sr. Marie-Paul Curley at: 416-781-9131 Ext. 226, or: daughters_stpaul@yahoo.ca. For more information, visit http://windowstothesoul.wordpress.com/discerning-your-vocation/

NEWMAN CONCERT SERIES presents

The Night the Word was Born

A stellar vocal ensemble comprised of Toronto’s music directors unite with artists from the Newman Centre and internationally renowned Irish Traditional Instrumentalists to create an unforgettable night of music. Travel back to that very special night in Bethlehem over two millennia ago and enjoy a rich treasury of Sacred Christmas & Celtic Music. Supporting awareness of the Toronto Irish Summer Schools, celebrating ten years of success!

Lectio Divina. All are welcome to join Archbishop Collins for Lectio Divina at St. Michael's Cathedral as he leads us in prayer and reflection on scriptural passage. This year's theme: The Parables of Jesus. 7:00 p.m. Evening Prayer, 7:30 p.m. - 8:14 p.m. Lectio Divina. Matthew 20: 1-16. For more information, resources and to dounload audio or video clips of the Lectio Divina, visit us online at www.archtoronto.org/lectio

Rated 14A. Gran Torino is an unusual "Advent/Christmas" film, but there are several parallels in this film to the life of Christ and especially the Incarnation. 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/

Advent Potluck Social with Redeemer House Ministries

Young Adults in Action is an opportunity for Young Adults (age 18-30) and Redemptorists to come together and offer our talents, time and service to the poor and marginalized citizens of Toronto.

Each month we will explore a new facet of the social services provided in Toronto and will have a chance to meet and hear from the experts in those fields.

We will then examine what we have learned in the light of our faith and then launch into action with some hands on experiences that will be both challenging and fun.

Upcoming Dates

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: December 15

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

For more information, visit:

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 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

Catholic Young Adults and Singles Events Group.
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CHRISTMAS CAROLING
AND POTLUCK SOCIAL
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Get in the spirit of Christmas - Come out and enjoy this Christmas Event.
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NO COST for admission.
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Place to Meet: St Charles B Church Jr. Hall - 811 Lawrence Ave. West.
Located at the south west corner of Dufferin Street.Church entrance is from Lawrence Av
To Enter the Hall - Open the Glass doors and walk towards the EXIT sign, and open the door to the right and walk down to the basement.
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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!

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!