May, 2009
Relationship Seminar
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The Toronto Catholic Singles Association is hosting another one of its informative relationship seminars, the fourth one in our series of relationship seminars. Our guest speaker is Beverly Hadland-Turner, published author of "How to Find Authentic Love." Her interactive presentation is entitled "Creative Dating Strategies." The Toronto Catholic Singles Association is a non-profit Catholic singles organization that was founded in 2006. For more information about our association, please visit our web site at http://torontocatholicsingles.vpweb.ca
Canada's Wonderland Trip
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We are looking to have a group of our Young Adults and our St. Patrick's Youth come together for a group trip to Wonderland at a reduced group rate!! Thursday August 20th 9:00 AM departure from St. Patrick's Church Parking Lot at 9:00 AM for departure. We will return to St. Patrick's Church Parking Lot for 9:00 PM
Outdoor Movie Night
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Bring your friends, mosquito spray, a blanket and BYOB!
Snacks and soft drinks provided!
Contact Fr. Santo by June 26 to sign up -- frsanto@redemptorists.ca
More info: http://www.ryvm.ca/events/torontoevents.html
Redemptorist Vocation Weekend
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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
Religion and Rights in China
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Religion and Rights in China -- International Symposium
An Interfaith Retreat
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Scarboro Missions Presents: AN INTERFAITH RETREAT
"We invite you to join us for 1/2 day or one day or a few hours"
Friday May 29 (evening), Saturday May 30 and Sunday May 31 to noon.
Tottenham Ontario
No charge - Free will offering. Simply bring a food item
for further information:
interfaith@scarboromissions.ca
Phone: 416-261-7135 ext 296
Directions - www.eaglescroft.com
Planting Seeds of Hope: A peace and mediation workshop
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Faith Connections invites young adults (18-39yrs) to the final event of June Justice Month: "Planting Seeds of Hope: a peace and mediation 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 please contact Vanessa Nicholas-Schmidt: faithconnections@csj-to.ca or 416-222-1426 ext 276.
June Justice Month Kick Off
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The Sisters of St. Joseph of Toronto invite young adults
(18-39yrs) to join us throughout June to jump into justice.
Our first event will be Faith Connections June
Justice Month Kick Off which will include opportunities for prayer,
discussion, and social.
For more information please contact Vanessa Nicholas-Schmidt: faithconnections@csj-to.ca or 416-222-1426 ext 276.
Vocations Retreat for Women
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Discerning your vocation?
Mary, Mother of God School invites women aged 18 to 35 to a Vocations Retreat for Women given by Sister Barbara Johnson of The Franciscan Sisters of the Eucharist
Come and meet other women who are seeking to discern and fulfill God's will in their lives.
The retreat will include Mass, presentations by Sister Barbara, discussion, lunch, and time for personal prayer.
When: Saturday, May 23, 2009
Where: Mary, Mother of God School
1515a Queen St. West, Toronto
A Weekend of Prayer and Reflection
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"Listen, I am standing at the door knocking" -Rev.3:20
A weekend of prayer and reflection is being offered by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Toronto:
For: Single women aged 18-39
When: Friday Oct. 2, 7:30pm to Sunday Oct 4, 2:30pm
Cost: $85.00 ($30 nonrefundable deposit due by Sept. 25th)
For more information or to register, contact Sister Dorothy Schweitzer.
Phone: 416-927-0720, E-mail: dschweitzer@csj-to.ca
Music of the Spirit
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St. Basil's Choir's Concert: "Music of the Spirit"!
Admission by donation (Suggested $10)
Be prepared to enjoy an evening full of eclectic choral and organ music, from Renaissance motets to African-inspired contemporary pieces.
St. Basil's Choir is excited to host this concert and asks for your support in this fundraiser for the restoration of the St. Basil's Casavant organ.
For more details please see www.stbasiltoronto.org or call: 416-926 7110.
Discussing Physician Assisted Suicide
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Physician Assisted Suicide: Medical, Legal, Social, and Theological Aspects
Speakers, Moira McQueen, LLB, MDiv, PhD, Executive Director, CCBI
Rory Fisher, MB, FRCP(ED)(C), Professor Emeritus, Department of Medicine,
University of Toronto
All are welcome to attend this free event. We urge you to attend and to contribute some suggestions in developing a strategy that will help us to influence as many people as possible to work towards living life until its natural end.
The Dead Sea Scrolls - An Introduction
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A free public lecture
Speakers:
His Grace, Most Rev. Thomas Collins,
Archbishop of Toronto
Dr. Julian Siggers,
ROM Vice President of Programmes and Content Development
Dr. Robert Mason,
ROM and U of T Archeologist
L'Arche AlleyOop Bowling
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On May 9th, 2009 L'Arche Toronto is hosting our Annual bowling event. This year will be AlleyOop!'s 7th year!
The money raised through donations, sponsorship, and pledges will help L'Arche Toronto continue the work of our mission:
Making known the gifts of people with intellectual disabilities revealed through mutually transforming relationships;
Fostering an environment in communities that responds to the changing needs of our members, whilst being faithful to the core value of our founding story; and
Theology on Tap: Faith in the Media
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Faith Connections' Theology on Tap
Faith In The Media
Special guest: Fr. James Mallon, founder and director of the John Paul II Media Institute and creator of Alpha's "Catholicism 201"
Artists Against Consumerism
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Faith Connections and the Newman Centre invite young adults (18-39 year olds) to join us for the third June Justice Month event:
“Artists Against Consumerism” – a presentation and focused conversation hosted by Toronto Artist - Ilona Staples.
For more information please contact Vanessa Nicholas-Schmidt: faithconnections@csj-to.ca or 416-222-1426 ext 276.
Hike and Prayer: Ecology and Community
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Join Faith Connections for our second June Justice Month event: a hike to the Artscape Wychwood Barns where we will find a Farmers Market and many wonderful community organizations!
We will be meeting rain or shine – so please dress appropriately and bring any water/snacks you may need.
Meet us at 9:00am outside the Eglinton West Subway station (Eglinton & Allen Rd).
March for Life 2009
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For More Info Visit: marchforlife.ca
9:30 am Prayer Service Canadian Reformed Church at Merivale United Church 1876 Merivale Rd.
10:00 am Pro-life Masses Notre Dame Basilica Sussex Drive St. Patricks Basilica 220 Kent Street
10:00 am Prayer Service St. George's Anglican Church 152 Metcalfe Street
12 noon Gathering on Parliament Hill Welcome and Introductions
1:30 pm March through downtown Ottawa
2:45 pm Silent No More Awareness Campaign Parliament Hill
