Sponsors Needed
The RCIA program is looking for a Parishioner who would like to serve as sponsors to the RCIA Candidates this Easter. Sponsors are invited to the RCIA sessions to accompany the candidate and to mentor the candidate’s journey of faith. If you are interested please call the Parish office at 416-598-3269.
Redemptorist Vocation Discernment Weekend Friday February 10, 2012 – Sunday February 11, 2012 Toronto, Ontario
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.
First Friday Mass and Adoration
St. Patrick’s will offer a special celebration of the Eucharist with Exposition and Benediction on Friday February 3rd.. Mass will begin at 6:00 pm, followed by Adoration until 7:00 pm. Please join us for this Holy Hour.
ST. Patrick’s Religious Articles Store is open Sunday Feb 5th from 11:30 to 4pm.
St. Patrick’s Church – High School Retreat Team
Looking for Young Adults (ideal for University Students) to give a few hours a couple of times a month to be a part of our Retreat Team which facilitates 8-10 Retreat Days at St. Patrick’s Church on weekdays. This opportunity for peer mentorship, leadership development and small group facilitation is ideal for anyone looking at exploring and sharing their faith, their love of Social Justice, and the opportunity to gain new skills. We also invite ADULTS (ideal for retirees) to give a few hours a couple of times a month to provide program support and assistance in the kitchen for these retreat days! The next round of retreats begin in January 2012. To find out more, contact Sr. Eileen Power CND (epower@cnd-m.org)
Vatican II: Celebrating a 50 year gift to the Church
Six Week Reflection Series
An opportunity to celebrate and learn about the ground breaking period of the Church marked by renewal and the movement of the Holy Spirit in the life of the Church and how it has impacted the people of God for today. This event is great for those who remember the changes, or for our young people who only read about it in history books! This will be a 6 evening video reflection series with facilitated input, discussion and reflection. (6 Consecutive Thursdays from February 2 – March 8). These sessions will take place at St. Patrick’s Church German Hall– 131 McCaul Street, Toronto
February 2: Introduction - Inspiration of Pope John XXIII, Renewal of the Liturgy
February 9: Growth within the Church – Vatican II under Pope Paul VI, Role of Women in the Church and Enculturation
February 16: Human Dignity – Solidarity with the Poor, Human Rights and Religious Freedom
February 23: The Church’s Place in the World – Ecumenism, Interreligious Dialogue
March 1: The Church as Citizen – Social Action, Social Justice
March 8: Roles and Relations of Church Members – The Emerging Laity, Lay Movements, Collegiality, Church Hierarchy.
You are welcome to come to all of the evenings or just the topics that interest you! To RSVP, contact secretary@stpatrickstoronto.ca or call: (416) 598-3269.
Stratford Annual Parish Outing
We’ll do it again this year……June 16th 2012 matinee performance of a Shakespearian play “Cymbeline“at the Tom Patterson theatre.
“as vividly intense as a dream, this eloquent and moving romance affirms the power of a faithful and forgiving heart.”
Watch for further information as it becomes available.
Not Alone
Newly formed Support group for men and women who live with the realities of depression, anxiety and other related conditions invite interested persons to join us on Monday January 30th at 5:30pm at St. Patrick’s Church Hall.
World Day of Prayer
Thursday February 2nd the Church celebrates the World Day of Prayer for Consecrated Life. In the Archdiocese of Toronto we are blessed to have living and serving among us more than 1,050 religious men and women of over 100 different religious congregations. This World Day of Prayer for Consecrated Life is a wonderful opportunity for us to thank God for the gifts of these religious sisters, brothers and priests and to pray for God’s blessing upon them in their efforts to faithfully live the evangelical counsels of poverty, chastity and obedience. All are welcome to a special Mass next Sunday, January 29 at 3:00pm. At St. Paul’s Basilica to celebrate with and pray for these men and women religious who are such a vital and important part of the life and ministry of the Church in our Archdiocese.
2011 Income tax Receipts
Are currently being prepared, for distribution in early February. If your address and/or contact information has changed this year, please contact the parish office. If you would like to sign up or pick up Weekly offering envelopes for 2012, please come to the parish office.
Marriage Encounter
Refresh and rekindle your love for each other by treating yourselves to a marriage enrichment weekend at Queen of Apostles Renewal Centre, or give a weekend as a gift. The Centre offers comfort, excellent cuisine and an inspiring program. The next weekend is Feb. 17-19. For information telephone: 905-278-8879, 905-829-0116, 416-694-1742, or register at Queen of Apostles: 905-278-5229
Salt + Light | Interrupted Lives Monday, February 6, 2pm ET / 11am PT
Salt + Light is airing an inspiring documentary on the stories of Greek and Roman Catholic women religious who lived their faith under Communist harassment and persecution in Eastern Europe.
