February, 2009
Lenten Retreat for Teachers
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"The Wisdom of St. Paul for Teachers Today"
A Lenten Retreat for Teachers
Catholic educators; professors, classroom teachers, educational assistants, tutors, etc are invited to take time out this Lent to reflect on their vocation as teacher. In this, the Year of St Paul, the theme of the retreat will be “The Wisdom of St Paul for Teachers Today”. The retreat will be lead by Deacon Doug McManaman. Lunch and hospitality are included in the cost of registration.
Hungry for the Spirit: John Michael Talbot
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Hungry for the Spirit:
An Evening of Music and Reflection
John Michael Talbot
Faith Connections together with Salt + Light Television, the Office of Catholic Youth and Civitas invite you to this special performance featuring John Michael Talbot.
Lenten Hike
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FAITH CONNECTIONS' LENTEN HIKE
The Sisters of St. Joseph of Toronto invite young adults (19-39) to join us for an afternoon of walking and prayer!
ALPHA Course: Explore the Meaning of Life
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ALPHA
Faith Connections and the Christian Churches of Markham invite young adults (18-39) to explore the meaning of life in a fun and friendly atmosphere.
Each session people enjoy great food, laughter and learning in a fun and friendly atmosphere where no question about life and God is seen as too simple or too hostile… questions like—Is there a God? Why am I here? Where did I come from? Where am I going?
Called to Mission Overnight Retreat
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Join us for Called to Mission, an overnight retreat, and discover what it means to be a Scarboro priest or lay missionary.
The cost for the weekend is $50.
To register, phone 416.261.7135 ext 265 or 213
or email: lmo@scarboromissions.ca
Young women invited to CSJ Mass
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If you are a young woman who would like to experience an at-home Eucharist, followed by dinner and discussion of the readings in an informal setting, you are invited to join other young women and Sisters of St. Joseph for Mass on the first Monday of each month at 6 pm. These evenings are held at the home of a group of Sisters of St. Joseph, near Bloor and Spadina.
For more information, contact Sr. Dorothy at dschweitzer@csj-to.ca or 416-927-0720.
Young women invited to CSJ Mass
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If you are a young woman who would like to experience an at-home Eucharist, followed by dinner and discussion of the readings in an informal setting, you are invited to join other young women and Sisters of St. Joseph for Mass on the first Monday of each month at 6 pm. These evenings are held at the home of a group of Sisters of St. Joseph, near Bloor and Spadina.
For more information, contact Sr. Dorothy at dschweitzer@csj-to.ca or 416-927-0720.
Young women invited to CSJ Mass
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If you are a young woman who would like to experience an at-home Eucharist, followed by dinner and discussion of the readings in an informal setting, you are invited to join other young women and Sisters of St. Joseph for Mass on the first Monday of each month at 6 pm. These evenings are held at the home of a group of Sisters of St. Joseph, near Bloor and Spadina.
For more information, contact Sr. Dorothy at dschweitzer@csj-to.ca or 416-927-0720.
Young women invited to CSJ Mass
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If you are a young woman who would like to experience an at-home Eucharist, followed by dinner and discussion of the readings in an informal setting, you are invited to join other young women and Sisters of St. Joseph for Mass on the first Monday of each month at 6 pm. These evenings are held at the home of a group of Sisters of St. Joseph, near Bloor and Spadina.
For more information, contact Sr. Dorothy at dschweitzer@csj-to.ca or 416-927-0720.
World Day of Social Justice
Friday March 20 is The World Day of Social Justice and we invite you to join us in prayer.
We are providing a link below to a prayer service. The prayer was developed using the principles of Catholic Social Teaching. We invite you to stand in solidarity with a global community working for justice. Please pray this service on your own / with family & friends / with colleagues or school groups / etc.
The prayer in PDF format:
http://jpicformation.wikispaces.com/file/view/SocialJusticePrayer.pdf
The prayer in Microsoft Word format:
Free Trade with Colombia: At what cost?
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Free Trade with Colombia: At what cost?
Colombian social movements speak out
Four leaders of Colombian social movements representing women, Indigenous peoples, workers and faith-based communities are coming to Canada to speak out about the human rights impacts they believe will result if the recently signed Canada Colombia Free Trade Agreement is implemented. All four are also leaders of the Coalition of Social Movements (COMOSOC) representing almost two million people.
Lenten Online Retreat
Online Lenten Retreat
Jesus said, “I came that [you] may have life, and have it abundantly.”
~ John 10:10
Take a break from the business of life to reflect on your relationship with God and with others, develop an awareness of the presence of God in your life and grow closer to Christ by participating in our weekly Online Lenten Retreat.
Tune in for the Ash Wednesday reflection on February 25, 2009!
Youth Council Final Lenten Supper
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Join the Youth Council for the 7th and Final Lenten Supper
We will enjoy a tasty dinner featuring a variety of gourmet soups. The meal will be a chance to build community, as well as to hear a spiritual reflection (each week will cover one of the Seven Last Words of Jesus on the Cross).
There is no charge for the meal; simply bring an appetite!
At 7:00 pm, we will head over to the Chapel for Eucharistic Adoration and Reconciliation. Let us journey through Lent together!
Youth Council 6th Lenten Supper
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Join the Youth Council for the 6th Lenten Supper
We will enjoy a tasty dinner featuring a variety of gourmet soups. The meal will be a chance to build community, as well as to hear a spiritual reflection (each week will cover one of the Seven Last Words of Jesus on the Cross).
There is no charge for the meal; simply bring an appetite!
At 7:00 pm, we will head over to the Chapel for Eucharistic Adoration and Reconciliation. Let us journey through Lent together!
Youth Council 5th Lenten Supper
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Join the Youth Council for the 5th Lenten Supper
We will enjoy a tasty dinner featuring a variety of gourmet soups. The meal will be a chance to build community, as well as to hear a spiritual reflection (each week will cover one of the Seven Last Words of Jesus on the Cross).
There is no charge for the meal; simply bring an appetite!
At 7:00 pm, we will head over to the Chapel for Eucharistic Adoration and Reconciliation. Let us journey through Lent together!
Youth Council 4th Lenten Supper
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Join the Youth Council for the 4th Lenten Supper
We will enjoy a tasty dinner featuring a variety of gourmet soups. The meal will be a chance to build community, as well as to hear a spiritual reflection (each week will cover one of the Seven Last Words of Jesus on the Cross).
There is no charge for the meal; simply bring an appetite!
At 7:00 pm, we will head over to the Chapel for Eucharistic Adoration and Reconciliation. Let us journey through Lent together!
Youth Council 3rd Lenten Supper
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Join the Youth Council for the 3rd Lenten Supper
We will enjoy a tasty dinner featuring a variety of gourmet soups. The meal will be a chance to build community, as well as to hear a spiritual reflection (each week will cover one of the Seven Last Words of Jesus on the Cross).
There is no charge for the meal; simply bring an appetite!
At 7:00 pm, we will head over to the Chapel for Eucharistic Adoration and Reconciliation. Let us journey through Lent together!
Youth Council 2nd Lenten Supper
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Join the Youth Council for the 2nd Lenten Supper
We will enjoy a tasty dinner featuring a variety of gourmet soups. The meal will be a chance to build community, as well as to hear a spiritual reflection (each week will cover one of the Seven Last Words of Jesus on the Cross).
There is no charge for the meal; simply bring an appetite!
At 7:00 pm, we will head over to the Chapel for Eucharistic Adoration and Reconciliation. Let us journey through Lent together!
Ash Wednesday Lenten Supper
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Join the Youth Council for the inaugural Lenten Supper
We will enjoy a tasty dinner featuring a variety of gourmet soups. The meal will be a chance to build community, as well as to hear a spiritual reflection (each week will cover one of the Seven Last Words of Jesus on the Cross).
There is no charge for the meal; simply bring an appetite! Let us journey through Lent together!
Are you considering religious life?
Are you a young woman who is considering
the possibility of religious life?
On March 22, there will be an afternoon of input on discernment, with time for prayer and reflection, followed by dinner, hosted by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Toronto.
For more information, or to register, contact:
SMC Alive Faith Formation Meeting with Archbishop Collins
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We enrich our understanding of the Catholic faith and how to live it through our Faith Formation Meetings.
The theme of the Feb-June 2009 series is "The Sacraments."
June's meeting focuses on The Sacraments of Service: Single Blessedness and Religious Life with guest speaker, Archbishop Thomas Collins, and others
SMC Alive’s Mission Statement
SMC Alive Faith Formation Meeting
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We enrich our understanding of the Catholic faith and how to live it through our Faith Formation Meetings.
The theme of the Feb-June 2009 series is "The Sacraments."
May's meeting focuses on The Sacrament of Confirmation with guest speaker, Mary Benincasa
SMC Alive’s Mission Statement
SMC Alive Faith Formation Meeting
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We enrich our understanding of the Catholic faith and how to live it through our Faith Formation Meetings.
The theme of the Feb-June 2009 series is "The Sacraments."
April's meeting focuses on The Sacraments of Healing: Confession and Anointing of the Sick with speaker, Fr. Chris Cauchi
SMC Alive’s Mission Statement
SMC Alive Lenten Day of Recollection
Our Lenten Day of Recollection theme is The Sacrament of the Eucharist with speaker, Fr. Dominic Borg O.C.D.
Details to follow.
SMC Alive’s Mission Statement
SMC Alive Faith Formation Meeting
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We enrich our understanding of the Catholic faith and how to live it through our Faith Formation Meetings.
The theme of the Feb-June 2009 series is "The Sacraments."
February: The Sacrament of Baptism with speaker, Fr. Michael Busch
SMC Alive’s Mission Statement
