Faith Connections Events

Redemptorist Vocation Discernment Weekend

Jean — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 19:49:56 +0000

Event Date:

February 10, 2012 (All day)

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.

Table for Two - 3rd Annual Valentine's event

Jean — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 16:26:37 +0000

Event Date:

February 10, 2012 - 6:00pm - 9:00pm

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.

A DATE TO REMEMBER: Valentine's Edition

Rob — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 21:36:59 +0000

Event Date:

February 11, 2012 - 7:00pm - 9:00pm

Newman Young Adult Ministry & Faith Connections invite single young adults (18-39 years) to a Catholic Speed Dating evening! It's a chance to get together and meet other Catholics your age in a fun, low-pressure atmosphere.

Valentine's DANCE SOCIAL

Rob — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 18:12:42 +0000

Event Date:

February 11, 2012 - 9:00pm

Faith Connections and the Newman Young Adult Ministry invite you to a Valentine's DANCE SOCIAL and Fundraiser! Come out for a Salsa lesson! Tickets: $10. Light snacks and refreshments will be provided.

SMC Alive - Faith Formation: Interfaith marriage

Jean — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:31:31 +0000

Event Date:

February 12, 2012 - 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Speaker Fr. Brian Clough, Professor of Canon Law at the Toronto School of Theology.

smcalive@stmichaelscathedral.com
(416) 364-0234 ext 249

God, Sex and the Meaning of Life Workshop

Jean — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 19:38:09 +0000

Event Date:

February 13, 2012 - 7:00pm - 9:00pm

Session 3

Monday Mar. 19. 2012 - Session 4

Admission: Free (Optional Study Guide is $10.00 )

Living the Message of the Qur’an

Jean — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 14:32:13 +0000

Event Date:

February 14, 2012 - 7:00pm - 9:00pm

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.

Jesuits and Justice: Movie Night

Jean — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 15:21:24 +0000

Event Date:

February 16, 2012 - 7:00pm

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

Come & See Discernment Retreat Weekend

Jean — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 20:53:53 +0000

Event Date:

February 17, 2012 - 6:30pm

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

Discernment Mini-Course: Discernment in Using the Media

Sr. Marie-Paul — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 22:53:46 +0000

Event Date:

February 18, 2012 - 2:00pm - 5:00pm

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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.

Young Adult Faith Formation Gathering

Jean — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 18:46:28 +0000

Event Date:

February 19, 2012 - 4:00pm - 6:00pm

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.

Soup and Study!

Jean — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 14:55:14 +0000

Event Date:

February 20, 2012 - 5:30pm

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.

The Five Pillars & the Six Principles of Islam

Jean — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 14:42:55 +0000

Event Date:

February 21, 2012 - 7:00pm - 9:00pm

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.

LENTEN LISTENING: A Busy Person's Retreat

Rob — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 22:59:51 +0000

Event Date:

February 22, 2012 - 6:30pm - 9:00pm

Faith Connections, Regis College, and the Toronto Area Vocation Directors Association invite you to Lenten Listening: A Busy Person's Retreat, for young adults (18-39).

An opportunity for young adults from different areas of the Archdiocese of Toronto to experience the gift of Spiritual Accompaniment this Lent!

Artists’ Retreat! Art and Spirituality

Jean — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 16:34:34 +0000

Event Date:

February 25, 2012 - 11:00am - 3:00pm

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

SNOWSHOE & PRAYER

Rob — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 21:47:04 +0000

Event Date:

February 25, 2012 - 12:30pm - 5:00pm

Faith Connections invites young adults (18-39 years) to an afternoon of retreat. Enjoy the beauty of winter at Snowshoe & Prayer!

Cinema Divina Night: Casablanca

Sr. Marie-Paul — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 22:26:36 +0000

Event Date:

February 27, 2012 - 7:00pm - 10:00pm

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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/

THEOLOGY ON TAP: Our Lenten Journey - Engaging the World from an Ecological Perspective

Rob — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 20:13:03 +0000

Event Date:

February 27, 2012 - 7:00pm - 9:00pm

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Join us for an evening of thought-provoking conversation on theological topics!

Special guest: Sr. Noreen Allossery-Walsh, osu, Doctoral Studies, Ecological Responsibility.

We'll reflect on the importance of understanding the "world" within a contemporary cosmological framework in order to live our Christian vocation - to alleviate suffering in a more integrated way.

Alpha in the Pub

Jean — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 20:17:00 +0000

Event Date:

February 28, 2012 - 5:30pm - 7:00pm

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

Islam as a Way of Life

Jean — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 14:50:56 +0000

Event Date:

February 28, 2012 - 7:00pm - 9:00pm

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.

Spiritual Spa - Explore the Art of Seeing

Jean — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:30:29 +0000

Event Date:

February 29, 2012 - 7:00pm

“Giver of the dream….that we may see - ”EXPLORE THE ART OF SEEING

Join us for an evening of exploring the art of seeing through the eye of the photographer, the artist, the story-teller and the meditator.

Interactive sessions begin at 7 p.m. Freewill offering.

Call Mustard at 416-465-6069 for more information.

SMC Alive - Prayer Gathering

Jean — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:46:50 +0000

Event Date:

March 2, 2012 - 7:00pm

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

ECOLOGICAL JUSTICE: The Connection between Catholicism and the Environment

Rob — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 17:14:08 +0000

Event Date:

March 10, 2012 - 10:00am - 4:00pm

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Development and Peace, the Newman Centre and Faith Connections invite you to a day of Lenten reflection facilitated by Dennis Patrick O'Hara, Ph.D.

The day-long event will feature: large group presentations, small group discussions, opportunity for spiritual reflection, and conclude with celebration of the Mass.