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Calligraphy Exhibition
September 3 & 4, Parish Centre
Come browse the work of a calligraphy master and his students.
Update on Friar Reto Davatz
Thank you to all who have been praying for Friar Reto. The transplant surgery to give him a new kidney was successful. He and the kidney donor, Friar Brad Milunksi, are recovering well. Please continue to pray for their recuperation.
Thank You Bell Mobility!
Bell has made a generous donation to Caring for Our Future.
Assisi in Silence on Salt & Light TV
Friday, August 13, 9:00 pm
During WWII, racist laws in Italy forced thousands of Jews to flee their cities in search of safe haven. During the German occupation, all who came to Assisi were saved thanks to priests, nuns, the mayor, and many of Assisi's citizens who operated a hidden network.
Register Now for Linda’s Walk
Saturday, August 14, 2010
Walk 5k to Help Homeless Women Rebuild Their Lives. There are lots of prizes and a free barbeque. All proceeds support St. Clare Inn; an alternative for women with mental illness who live on the streets; a safe place where women can live with dignity while journeying towards wellness and a better quality of life.
Feast of St. Clare of Assisi
Wednesday, August 11 at 8:00 PM
Watch the Salt and Light documentary to learn about this remarkable woman who built a social reality that still challenges the centuries.
Summer Camp for Children
August 9 to 13, Ages 5 - 9, $40
Crafts, music and more in a Franciscan environment. Register at the Ministry Centre.
Open Air Art Exhibit - August 7 & 8
Take a stroll through the outdoor art gallery a the Shops of Don Mills.
Join the OCY Youth Rally
July 23-25, Martyr's Shrine, Midland
Join other youth of our parish for a weekend of camping, worhsip and fun.
We need your books!
Our teens are putting on our Annual Charity Book Sale in July to get you started on your summer reading! Please bring in your books to the back of the Church. Proceeds will go to an organization that helps victims of human trafficking in Toronto; www.walk-with-me.org
Baseball Championship Day
Sunday, June 27th after the noon Mass.
Championship Day will be a party for the kids to remember with fun and games for the whole family including three legged races, balloon tosses, hot dogs etc. Everyone is welcome to this fun-filled afternoon.
Family golf day
Saturday, June 26
Tickets are available from George Della Rocca at giorgiomdr@rogers.com 416.449.1175 or 647.500.8975
Check out the new venue - Remington Parkview Golf & Country Club.
Sign-Up Sunday
Are you a supporter of publicly funded Catholic Schools?
Archbishop Collins invites all parishioners to designate their support of the Catholic school system on their property tax assessment. You may not be aware that if you move, your assessment status defaults to that of a public ratepayer. Your support helps to maintain an accurate registry of Catholic ratepayers, determine the number of Catholic Trustees to govern our schools, and most importantly, allows you to participate in the voting process to elect School Board Trustees. The next election will take place this October in municipalities throughout our Archdiocese.
Step 1 – If you are unsure whether you are registered as a supporter of publicly funded Catholic schools, please check your most recent municipal property tax assessment for this information. If this information is not accessible, please call the school board and they will be able to tell you if you are currently supporting publicly funded Catholic Education. If you currently support Catholic schools through your municipal taxes, thank you. If you do not, please proceed to step 2. If you are a tenant or own a residence where one owner is non-Catholic, please contact your school board below.
Step 2 – If you know you are not currently a supporter of publicly funded Catholic schools, please complete this form and mail to the school board at:
Toronto Catholic District School Board
Voter Registration Department – 80 Sheppard Ave. East, Toronto, ON M2N 6E8
For more information: Sandra Vitale (416) 222-8282 x 2666, sandra.vitale@tcdsb.org
44th World Communications Day
Read His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI's message,"The Priest and Pastoral Ministry in a Digital World:
New Media at the Service of the Word".
Help homeless women with mental health issues rebuild their lives
St. Clare Inn has been nominated for the Riceworks Show Us Your Goodness Charity Contest. The In
could win up to $20,000! You can help by voting for St. Clare Inn at www.showusyourgoodesss.com
Click on Vote for the People’s Pick Award and vote for St. Clare Inn; number 23 on the list. Watch the YouTube video which profiles our nomination. Thank you!.
Journey in the way of St. Paul and the Early Christians - Pilgrimage to Turkey
May 25 to June 3, 2010, $2,850 + airport tax
Faith Journeys’ approach is to provide an experience that leads people to a closer relationship with Jesus Christ, builds a sense of community and raises awareness of other cultures and religions.
Program facilitator: Kitty McGilly
Spiritual Leader: Fr.Marc Andre Campbell
www.faithjourneys.ca
Friars Elect New Leadership
Last week at their Chapter gathering the friars elected new leadership. By a majority of 96%, the friars voted to unite with another province of the Order, St. Anthony of Padua which has its headquarters in Maryland. That province also voted for union with an 86% majority. The union of the two provinces will provide for greater flexibility in planning for community and ministry. Our leadership will be meeting over the next few weeks to come up with a proposal to the next session of the Chapter gathering in mid-June regarding the assignment of friars and the election of friary Guardians and other officials.
Life skills workshop for women
April 21 to June 2
Identify new behaviours for managing negatvie feelings and messages amoung other useful strategies. Registration starts Aptil 10. Workshop outline
Resources for parents
Congratulations to our parishioner, Lianne Castelino, on the establishment of a new social networking website whereparentstalk.com. Patents who would like to adopt may find canadaadopts.com useful.
Chile earthquake relief
The SharefLife office is accepting donations.
Pope Benedict speaks about our patron and brother, St. Bonaventure
March 3
In his catechesis during this morning's general audience, Benedict XVI turned his attention to St. Bonaventure who, he said, "makes me feel a certain nostalgia because, as a young scholar, my research focused on this author, who is particularly dear to me".
Register now for the 2010 baseball season
Register early. Space is limited. The league welcomes children of all skill levels from JK to grade 9 are welcome.
Find our more about the St. Bonaventure Baseball League.
Regis College Open House; March 6
All parishioners are welcome. www.regiscollege.ca
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