Upcoming Community-posted Events
Service Gathering - Out of the Cold
We are providing needy men with home cooked meals and lunches
2:30 - 4:30pm - food preparation and service reflection, St. Benedict Church Hall
To be added to our contact list or for any inquiries, e-mail us at salesianym.toronto@gmail.com
4:30 - 7:30pm - serve food at St. Patrick Church, 141 McCaul Street
http://stpatrickstoronto.wordpress.com/contact-us/
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Soup and Study!
Need a break from a hard night studying at the library getting essays written and studying for tests and exams? Come and Study with Us!
Monday February 6, 2012 from 5:30 PM – 12 AM
and Monday February 20, 2012 from 5:30 PM – 12 AM
Bring your homework and study in our spacious hall with lots of table space, quiet, the occasional group fun break and of course,
FOOD to nurture your mind, soul and body! Food, snacks etc, free of charge.
WIFI available.
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An Introduction to the Beliefs and the Practices of Islam
Tuesdays, February 7 — 28, 2012 - 7:00 p.m. — 9:00 p.m.
Feb. 7: The Prophet Muhammad & The Origins of Islam
by Shaykh Imran Ally, Imam of the TARIC Islamic Centre (Toronto);
Muslim chaplain for University of Toronto (Mississauga) and Peel Police.
Inquiries: 416-262-7135 ext. 296 or interfaith@scarboromissions.ca
www.scarboromissions.ca
No admission fee. No registration required.
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Redemptorist Vocation Discernment Weekend
Friday February 10, 2012 – Sunday February 11, 2012
Are you a young man (age 18-35) wondering if Religious Life is for you?
Wondering if Redemptorist Life and Ministry is how God might be calling you to serve as a priest or a brother?
Come and See. Join us for this weekend retreat opportunity to discern, prayer, discuss and reflect on your call to serve through Evangelization.
Please register by contacting Fr. Tom O’Rourke C.Ss.R., Vocation Director – vocations@redemptorists.ca or registering online at www.plugintochrist.ca
Pre-registration required.
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Table for Two - 3rd Annual Valentine's event
A romantic and reflective candlelit dinner for young engaged or married couples! A night to rekindle, enliven and celebrate each other!
Cost: $70.00 per couple
Tickets are available for purchase at St. Patrick’s Parish Office
(141 McCaul Street) during office hours, or by appointment.
Buy your tickets early as space is limited! Ticket sales will close when the event is full,or by January 31st.
Reservations must be paid for by January 27th as well.
For more information, or to reserve your table, please contact the Parish Office (416) 598-3269.
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SMC Alive - Faith Formation: Interfaith marriage
Speaker Fr. Brian Clough, Professor of Canon Law at the Toronto School of Theology.
smcalive@stmichaelscathedral.com
(416) 364-0234 ext 249
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God, Sex and the Meaning of Life Workshop
Session 3
Monday Mar. 19. 2012 - Session 4
Register: stbreg@gmail.com
Admission: Free (Optional Study Guide is $10.00 )
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Living the Message of the Qur’an
by Dr. Katherine Bullock, President, The Tessellate Institute;
President, Compass Books; Lecturer, the the University of Toronto.
She accepted Islam in 1994
Inquiries: 416-262-7135 ext. 296 or interfaith@scarboromissions.ca
www.scarboromissions.ca
No admission fee. No registration required.
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Jesuits and Justice: Movie Night
Difficult discernments in doing justice using the film: Of Gods and Men
Please come to an evening of sharing and debate on the dilemmas of doing justice.
The evening will begin with a presentation Screening of excerpts of the movie, on the difficult Jesuit discernment Of Gods and Men will be followed by that linked justice to faith irrevocably. a debate on the monks’ decision, Bill Ryan sj a key element of the film.
Special Advisor to the Jesuit Forum Janet Somerville, writer and editor and
for Social Faith and Justice Matthew Livingstone, Jesuit scholastic
Discussion groups will follow.
For more information, please contact 416-927-7887
Co-sponsored by the Jesuit Forum for Social Faith and Justice
and the Loretto Sisters, Toronto
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Come & See Discernment Retreat Weekend
Scarboro Missions Feb 17-19, 2012
Ever thought of serving Christ as a missionary priest or a lay missioner? Like to learn more about the vocation to global mission?
From Friday, Feb. 17th (6:30pm) – Sunday, Feb. 19th (noon)
Come, Pray and Reflect with us on the Missionary vocation for our world today. Meet Scarboro priests and lay missioners. Hear their stories.
It’s a weekend that may change your life forever!
To register please contact us at: 416 261 7135 ext. 265 or 250 or
Email: lmo@scarboromissions.ca
Cost $100 –($50 non-refundable deposit required) Subsidized costs available.
Registration deadline February 10, 2012.
Learn more about us at: www.scarboromissions.ca
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Discernment Mini-Course: Discernment in Using the Media
Discover God's Dream for You Mini-Course in Discernment
Session 4: Discernment and Using the Media
Discernment is much more than a decision-making process. It’s a spiritual art that is most helpful as a way of life. Learn some ways to regularly make discernment part of your life. This session will especially focus on the practice of using discernment in your media choices.
The afternoon includes a mini-conference developing some basic principles of discernment, a sharing on the Word of God, and time to ask questions about discernment or your spiritual journey. (There will be optional Eucharistic adoration from 1:30-2:00 PM.) Hosted by the Daughters of St. Paul. For young women ages 16-35.
For more information, contact: Sr. Marie Paul at 416-781-9131 ext. 226; email: PaulineTorontoATgmail.com, or visit: http://windowstothesoul.wordpress.com/discerning-your-vocation/
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Young Adult Faith Formation Gathering
Fidelity and Vocation: Remaining Faithful in Today's World
This Young Adult Faith Formation meeting is held by Witness - a Catholic young adults group for ages 18-39.
Witness is a Mission: Witness nurtures the commitment of Catholic young adults to be witnesses of God's love through prayer, fellowship, and action.
Witness has four areas of activity: faith formation, lectio divina/prayer, social, and service.
Centred in Christ and united in our call to holiness, we provide opportunities to deepen and explore the Catholic faith,connect with people who share similar values, and reach out to the surrounding community.
To be added to our contact list or for any inquiries, e-mail us at salesianym.toronto@gmail.com
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Soup and Study!
Need a break from a hard night studying at the library getting essays written and studying for tests and exams? Come and Study with Us!
and Monday February 20, 2012 from 5:30 PM – 12 AM
Bring your homework and study in our spacious hall with lots of table space, quiet, the occasional group fun break and of course,
FOOD to nurture your mind, soul and body! Food, snacks etc, free of charge. WIFI available.
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The Five Pillars & the Six Principles of Islam
by Imam Dr. Hamid Slimi, President and Founder of Faith of Life Network;
Imam of Sayeda Khadija Centre; Chairman of the Canadian Council of Imams;
TV Host & Producer.
Inquiries: 416-262-7135 ext. 296 or interfaith@scarboromissions.ca
www.scarboromissions.ca
No admission fee. No registration required.
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Artists’ Retreat! Art and Spirituality
Student and professional artists working in all disciplines are welcome to participate in this one day retreat.
Catering for artists who share an interest in a spiritual approach, howsoever defined,to their own art making – as well as in the spiritual element omni-present in global art history are encouraged to come.This is an open, respectful, and non-denominational gathering. Artists are encouraged to bring one example of their work for an open presentation, critique, and discussion.
Artists wishing to participate should register by contacting artist
Farhad Nargol-O’Neill at: farhadnargoloneill@gmail.com
by Wednesday February 22nd.
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Cinema Divina Night: Casablanca
The Cinema Divina series fosters our ability to view culture with eyes of faith, through a prayerful “reading” of a film in the light of the Scriptures and a theme from a great spiritual writer.
Film: Casablanca
Theme: 2 Tim 2 & Thomas a Kempis
“What do you do when you find yourself caught between ideals?”
For more information, call: 416-781-9131 or email: paulinemediaevents@gmail.com
http://windowstothesoul.wordpress.com/upcoming-events-at-pbm-toronto/
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Alpha in the Pub
Alpha in the Pub is an opportunity for urban professionals (25-45 years) to ask the questions of life in a relaxed, friendly setting.The course meets every Tuesday evening for 10 weeks in the downtown core area.
Each session, people enjoy laughter, learning, and light snacks in a fun and friendly atmosphere where no question about life or 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?
On the underground PATH(ask for the "Irish Family Room")Phone: 416 363-1944
Register to attend
Questions? contact Alana Walker Carpenter
@ 416 689 2489 or info@alphainthepub.com
http://www.alphainthepub.com/
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Islam as a Way of Life
by Shaykh Yusuf Badat, Imam of the Islamic Foundation of Toronto
(Scarborough); Professor of Islamic & Arabic studies.
Inquiries: 416-262-7135 ext. 296 or interfaith@scarboromissions.ca
www.scarboromissions.ca
No admission fee. No registration required.
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SMC Alive - Prayer Gathering
Prayer Gathering: Holy Hour with Reflections on Lent and the early Church
7:00PM to 8:15Pm
Social: Bowling 8:15PM onwards at Bathurst Bowlerama, 2788 Bathurst St
Contact: smcalive@stmichaelscathedral.com
(416) 364-0234 ext 249