SUNG MASS & Imposition of Ashes at St. John, Caledon East

Worship

Time: Wednesday, February 22 2012 from 7:30pm to 8:40pm

Location: 3907 Highway 9, Caledon, ON

Join us as we gather to observe the Church's Solemn Liturgy for the beginning of Lent.

Black History Celebration @ Grace Church Markham

Worship, Music, Social, Youth

Time: Sunday, February 26 2012 from 10:15am to 11:30am

Location: Grace Church, Markham, 19 Parkway Ave., Markham, ON

Worship led by the Steel Pan Band of West Humber Collegiate Institute under the direction of Joe Cullen. All welcome!

A Goodly Heritage: Evensong Sermon Series

Worship, Diocese, Educational

Time: Sunday, February 26 2012 from 4:30pm to 6:00pm

Location: 65 Church St., Toronto , ON

Anglicans have a rich heritage of prayer, not only in our common historic liturgies, but in the legacy of such figures as Lancelot Andrewes, Nicholas Ferrar, John Wesley, John Henry Newman, and Michael Ramsey. Join us for a series of Evensong meditations on the spiritual giants of the Anglican tradition who continue to inspire us to pray with faithfulness and devotion on Sundays in Lent at 4:30pm.

February 26: John Henry Newman | The Rev'd Lisa Wang
March 4: John Wesley | The Rev'd Canon Dr George Sumner
March 11: Lancelot Andrewes | Dr. P.J. Carefoote
March 18: Nicholas Ferrar | The Rev'd Canon Philip Hobson
March 25: Michael Ramsey | The Very Rev'd Douglas Stoute

Laity Leading the Way: Black History Service at St. Paul, Bloor Street

Worship, Music

Time: Sunday, February 26 2012 4:30pm

Location: 227 Bloor St. E., Toronto, ON

The 17th annual celebration service of Black History Month will feature worship, music and more. Constance Kendall, lay associate at St. Paul, Bloor Street, will preach. Everyone is invited to this special service. Free parking is available in the Manulife Building, across the street from St. Paul, Bloor Street.

Laity Leading the Way: Black Heritage Service at St. Paul, Bloor Street

Worship

Time: Sunday, February 26 2012 4:30pm

Location: St. Paul, Bloor Street, 227 Bloor St. E., Toronto , ON

The Black Anglicans Coordinating Committee invites you to the 17th Annual Celebration Service of Black Heritage Month. Everyone is invited to join us for an evening of praise, song and dance as we celebrate the gifts and contributions of the Laity who serve in various ministries in our church. Free parking is available in the Manulife Building (north end of Jarvis Street.)

Choral Presentation at Yorkminster Park Baptist Church

Music

Time: Sunday, February 26 2012 from 4:30pm to 6:00pm

Location: Yorkminster Park Baptist Church 1585 Yonge Street, Toronto

Gabriel Faure's "Requiem" and Josef Rheinberger's "Organ Concerto #1" will be presented by the choir of Yorkminster Park Baptist Church with orchestra.

Does Everyone Deserve a Second Chance? A Study on Forgiveness at St. George, Allandale, Barrie

Educational

Time: Sunday, February 26 2012 5:00pm

Location: St. George\'s Church, 9 Granville Street, Barrie, ON

“Forgive, sounds good. Forget, I’m not sure I could. They say time heals everything but I’m still waiting.” Lyrics from the song Not Ready to Make Nice by The Dixie Chicks. Using film, music, books and scripture we will explore questions such as: What is Forgiveness? Why do we Forgive? How to Forgive? and When do we Forgive?
5 consecutive weeks - February 26, March 4, 11, 18, 25.
5:00 p.m. Study Group Dinner
6:00 – 7:30 p.m. Forgiveness Study
In Memorial Hall, St. George’s Church, Barrie
Please pre-register for the dinner and the study with an RSVP to Rev. Beth at the Church office at 705-726-8121, or bpessah@stgeorgesbarrie.ca

Glorious Company: Learning from the Apostolic Fathers

Worship, Diocese, Educational

Time: Wednesday, February 29 2012 from 6:00pm to 9:00pm

Location: 65 Church St., Toronto , ON

Who were the heirs of the Apostles, what do we know about them, and what can we learn from them? In the writings of St. Clement of Rome, St. Polycarp of Smyrna, and St. Ignatius of Antioch - the 'disciples of the disciples' - we see how ancient our most fundamental beliefs and traditions really are. The Apostolic Fathers, as witnesses to the earliest days of the Church, offer us powerful insights on living faithfully in a post-Christian world.
February 29: Who are the Apostolic Fathers? | March 7: St. Clement of Rome | March 14: St. Polycarp of Smyrna | March 21: St. Ignatius of Antioch | March 28: The Didache (Teaching of the 12 Apostles)
6:00pm Evensong | 6:30pm Supper* | 7:30pm Talk
* Please RSVP for supper to 416-364-7865, cost is $15 payable at the door

World Day of Prayer 2012

Worship, Diocese, Social, Educational

Time: Friday, March 02 2012 12:09am

Location:

On Friday, March 2, the women of Malaysia invite you to join with them in the world Day of Prayer celebration praying under the theme: Let Justice Prevail. To find a church in your area contact:
Toronto West - Maxine Hobden 416-245-8848
Toronto East - Rev. Angela Cluney 416-422-0510 ext. 25
For more details about the service visit the Womens' Inter-church Council of Canada's web-site: wicc@wicc.org

Chilli Cook-off at St. George, Barrie

Social, Fundraising

Time: Saturday, March 03 2012 from 4:00pm to 7:00pm

Location: St. George\'s Church, 9 Granville Street, Barrie, ON

CHILI COOK-OFF and dinner ~ Saturday March 3, 2012 - Judging 4PM, Awards 4:30PM and Dinner 5PM. Enter the cook-off and get bragging rights for a year!
Dinner tickets will be $8.00 and children 12 & under $4.00. For more information contact Barb Cotie (8am service) or Marlene Miller (10:30 service). Judging at 4:00 PM, awards at 4:40 PM.

Oliver at St. Peter, Erindale

Music, Social, Youth, Children

Time: Saturday, March 03 2012 from 7:00pm to 9:30pm

Location: 1745 Dundas St. W., Mississauga, ON

A fun and energetic production of Dicken's classic tale. Join the parish of St. Peter's Erindale for the Lionel Bart's familiar musical. Tickets are $15 for adults and $12 for children under 12. Advance purchase is suggested as last years musical sold out.

Silent Film Night at St. John, York Mills

Music, Fundraising, Youth, Children

Time: Saturday, March 03 2012 7:30pm

Location: 19 Don Ridge Dr., Toronto, ON

“Steamboat Bill, Jr.” (1928, 70 minutes) is a comedy starring Buster Keaton in the role of Willie, a Boston-educated college student who arrives in a small Mississippi town where his father, Steamboat Bill, owns a dilapidated riverboat. Bill is having great difficulty competing with the wealthy owner of a new, luxurious riverboat. Having not seen his son since he was a baby, he hopes his grown-up son will be a big, strong man able to help him in his struggle. To his great disappointment, Willie is a mild-mannered milquetoast of slight build who ends up falling in love with his rival’s daughter. Live organ music by internationally renowned accompanist Bill O'Meara. Admission free, donations appreciated for charity. Visit www.sjym.ca or call 416-225-6611.

A Goodly Heritage: Evensong Sermon Series

Worship, Diocese, Educational

Time: Sunday, March 04 2012 from 4:30pm to 6:00pm

Location: 65 Church St., Toronto , ON

Anglicans have a rich heritage of prayer, not only in our common historic liturgies, but in the legacy of such figures as Lancelot Andrewes, Nicholas Ferrar, John Wesley, John Henry Newman, and Michael Ramsey. Join us for a series of Evensong meditations on the spiritual giants of the Anglican tradition who continue to inspire us to pray with faithfulness and devotion on Sundays in Lent at 4:30pm.

February 26: John Henry Newman | The Rev'd Lisa Wang
March 4: John Wesley | The Rev'd Canon Dr George Sumner
March 11: Lancelot Andrewes | Dr. P.J. Carefoote
March 18: Nicholas Ferrar | The Rev'd Canon Philip Hobson
March 25: Michael Ramsey | The Very Rev'd Douglas Stoute

Three Cantors Concert for Kids4Peace at All Saints, Kingsway

Diocese, Music, Fundraising

Time: Tuesday, March 06 2012 from 7:30pm to 9:30pm

Location: All Saints Church, 2850 Bloor Street West, Toronto

Join us for an evening of music presented by William Cliff, David Pickett and Peter Wall that draws on beloved ancient music of the church, contemporary anthems, new original compositions, spirituals, folk songs and the best of Broadway. This popular trio, comprised of three southern Ontario Anglican priests, will be supported by Angus Sinclair who is noted for his stunning, original and stylistically diverse accompaniments. The combination of The Three Cantors' dedication, humour, energy and friendship promises an evening that you will never forget! A reception where you will have the opportunity to meet the performers will follow the concert.

Proceeds will be donated to the Kids4Peace Canada. Kids4Peace is an interfaith education-for-peace initiative of the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem. In 2012, Kids4Peace (Canada) plans to bring four Jewish, four Muslim, and four Christian eleven-year-old children from the Galilee region of Israel to a summer camp in Ontario with 12 children from Toronto to create new friendships and to help build the human foundations for peace.
Tickets are $25 in advance, and $30 at the door. You can buy your ticket at All Saints, Kingsway, with payment by cheque or cash. Or call 416-233-1125 to reserve. Please make cheques payable to Kids4Peace (Canada).

This is a terrific way to launch the Advent season or buy an early Christmas gift for a friend.

The Three Cantors Accompanied by Angus Sinclair.
Tuesday, March 6, 2012 at 7:30 P.M
All Saints’ Kingsway Anglican Church
2850 Bloor St West, Toronto, ON M8X 1B2

Parking: Metered parking available northwest of the church off Prince Edward Avenue.
TTC: The church is two blocks east of Royal York subway. (Use Grenview Blvd. exit.)
Access: Wheelchair Accessible.

Called to Serve - Lenten Quiet Day for Associates, Oblates & friends, St. John's Convent

Worship

Time: Saturday, March 10 2012 from 9:30am to 3:30pm

Location: 233 Cummer Avenue, Toronto , ON

Jesus said to his followers: "If any want to become my followers, let them deny themselves and take up their cross daily and follow me." (Luke 9:23) The path is not easy. All who choose to follow Jesus through service to God and one another, will discover the importance of being present to God in the present moment to allow God's transforming power to change us as we open ourselves to God through prayer. Led by S. Elizabeth, SSJD, Assistant to the Reverend Mother and Novitiate Director.
Begins 9:30 a.m. with gathering for coffee; ends 3:30 p.m.
Fee: $25 (Associates and Oblates $15). Bring a bag lunch. Hot meal available for an additional $15.
Please complete registration form, which can be download from our web site (www.ssjd.ca) or requested from the Guest House office, and mail to St. John's Convent Guest House, 233 Cummer Ave., Toronto, ON M2N 2E8

Rummage Sale at St. Leonard's

Fundraising

Time: Saturday, March 17 2012 from 10:00am to 1:00pm

Location: 25 Wanless Ave, Toronto, ON

A RUMMAGE SALE will be held Saturday March 17, 10am-1pm at St Leonard’s Church, 25 Wanless Ave, (1 block north of Lawrence, east of Yonge) - household items, clothing, books, toys, jewellery, linens & refreshments!

Diocesan Council

Canonical Meeting Dates

Time: Thursday, March 22 2012 4:00am

Location: , ,

The focal purpose of the Diocesan Council (Canon 2) is “planning and managing”. It acts on behalf of the Synod between sessions/meetings of the Synod.  For more information, click here.

Please note that documentation must be received before 12:00 noon on Thursday, March 15, 2012 in order to be placed on the agenda.

Spring Sale at St. Dunstan of Canterbury

Fundraising

Time: Friday, March 23 2012 2:00pm

Location: 56 Lawson Rd., Toronto, ON

The Craft Group of St. Dunstan's is holding their annual Spring Sale. Jewelry, Crafts, Easter Gifts, Attic Treasures! Baking and Tea Room on Saturday only.
Friday, March 23 from 2:00pm - 7:00pm and Saturday, March 24 from 9:00am - 2:00pm.

Journey into Meditation through Visual Art - St. John's Convent

Worship, Educational

Time: Friday, March 23 2012 4:00pm

Location: 233 Cummer Avenue, Toronto , ON

The link between art and spirituality is explored with the intention of deepening our personal prayer practice through guided meditation and creativity. We will explore our own voice by enjoying "hands on" experiences which encourage experimentation with line, colour, shape, texture and composition. Participants will have the opportunity to look at and respond to paintings, be a part of a communal visual art expression, and listen to beautiful music.
Led by Carol Knowlton-Dority, B.A., B.Ed., a visual artist with considerable experience in teaching art as meditational prayer and enabling others to create mindfulness through visual art.
Begins 4 pm Friday, ends 1:30 pm Sunday.
Fee $200 + $10 for supplies; $35 deposit required. Fee includes accommodation and meals. Participants are invited to join the Sisters in chapel services.
To register please fill out a registration form and mail, with deposit, to St. John's Convent Guest House, 233 Cummer Ave., Toronto, ON M2N 2E8
Registration forms can be downloaded from our web site www.ssjd.ca or requested from the Guest House 416-226-2201, ext. 305 or e-mail guesthouse@ssjd.ca

York-Scarborough Area - Parish Leadership 101

Educational

Time: Saturday, March 24 2012 from 8:30am to 3:30pm

Location: St. Matthew the Apostle, Oriole

Register by:  March 17th please.  Parish Leadership 101 is a day long workshop for current and incoming parish leaders (churchwardens, deputy-churchwardens, treasurers, parish administrators, clergy).  Workshops include: Human Resources (screening, contracts vs. employees, hiring & firing); Real Property Management (licenses/leases, inspections, rectories,"surplus"); Parish Finances (legal status, CRA, responsibilities and trust funds); Insurance issues

Fee $10.00 (payable at door)  Includes: Beverage/snack at arrival; Lunch; Afternoon refreshments

Johannes-Passion at St. Simon the Apostle

Music

Time: Sunday, March 25 2012 7:30pm

Location: 525 Bloor St. E., Toronto , ON

St Simon-the-Apostle, 525 Bloor St East, Toronto invites everyone to Johannes-Passion. Members of the Canadian Sinfonietta chamber orchestra are joined by the St Simon’s Choir under the baton of Robin Davis. Considered by many to be unmatched, this giant among the choral-orchestral repertoire, brings to life the Passion of Christ with a profound level of intensity and personal reflection equally relevant today. Tickets $25/$20 in support of St Simon’s Church.

Euchre Tournament Fundraiser at St. Peter, Carlton St.

Social, Fundraising

Time: Saturday, March 31 2012 from 1:00pm to 4:00pm

Location: 188 Carlton St., Toronto, ON

Come and enjoy and afternoon of fun and fellowship. $20.00 per person includes a light lunch and cash prizes. Register by phone or email.

Holy Week in the Steps of Jesus - St. John's Convent

Worship, Educational

Time: Wednesday, April 04 2012 4:00pm

Location: 233 Cummer Avenue, Toronto , ON

Experience the life and landscape of the Bible and the culture of the Middle East through illustrated reflections and praying the scriptures, looking at the land and the culture that gave us the patriarchs, the prophets, Jesus, the Christian Church, and the present-day state of Israel.
Led by the Rev. Canon Susan Sheen, retired priest at St John's, Bowmanville, and group leader of a pilgrimage to Israel in 2011; and Sr. Beryl, SSJD who accompanied Susan on this pilgrimage.
Begins 4 pm Wednesday, ends 1:30 pm Sunday.
Special Holy Week fee of $300, a $50 deposit is required. Fee includes accommodation and meals.
To register please fill in registration form and mail, with deposit, to St. John's Convent Guest House,
233 Cummer Ave., Toronto, ON M2N 2E8
Registration forms can be downloaded from our web site www. ssjd.ca or requested from the Guest House office 416-226-2201, ext. 305, e-mail guesthouse@ssjd.ca

Lay Anointers' Refresher Day

Worship, Diocese, Educational

Time: Saturday, April 14 2012 from 9:00am to 3:30pm

Location: 233 Cummer Avenue, Toronto , ON

The Bishop's Committee on Healing sponsors this annual one-day event for lay anointers and prayer ministers. Come and hear three speakers on various topics of interest, often arising out of evaluation forms submitted after the most recent training weekend for lay anointers.

Exposure Project Art show and fundraiser

Music, Social, Fundraising

Time: Thursday, April 19 2012 7:30pm

Location: 10 Trinity Square, Toronto , ON

The Exposure Project, run through All Saints Church-Community Centre, teaches art and photography to empower women involved in street-based sex work. Each woman is given a camera to document her life on the streets. On April 19, 2012, All Saints will host a fundraiser to exhibit the women’s photography. The photography will be available to purchase in our silent auction. Our programs strive to address the impact that discrimination, poverty, violence and drug use have on the lives of homeless and street-involved women in the Regent Park/Moss Park community.

Tickets are now on sale! Please check out the website at www.allsaintstoronto.com. Tickets are available for $30 and 100% of the proceeds go toward programming for homeless and street-involved women in our community.

There will be live music, delicious food, desserts and wine! Please join us in celebrating the creativity and strength of our community's women!

Monks' Cell Dinner at St. Theodore of Canterbury

Social, Fundraising

Time: Friday, April 20 2012 6:00pm

Location: 111 Cactus Ave., Toronto, ON

April 20th and 21st -Join us at St. Theodore of Canterbury for a unique dining experience at Monks’ Cell. For over 40 years, when most other Anglican Churches were resting from the celebrations of Easter, we here at St. Theodore’s were just ratcheting up the energy to mount a unique dining experience that sees an average of five hundred guests seated, wined and dined in a mediaeval setting reminiscent of a monastery refractory. There is probably nothing else like it in Canada. Call 416-222-6198 or email monkscell@hotmail.com for reservations. Seating available Friday night 6pm-10pm and Saturday night 5pm-10pm. Cost is $35.00/person.

Drawing Spirituality with Celtic Knots - St. John's Convent

Worship, Educational

Time: Saturday, April 21 2012 from 9:30am to 3:30pm

Location: 233 Cummer Avenue, Toronto , ON

Hands-on workshop about a design that has captured the religious imagination of humanity since 6000 BCE and has decorated Gospel manuscripts and Christian churches from 400 CE to the present day. Anyone who can draw a dot and a line has already learned the basic key to knot work. Absolutely no "artistic" experience or special aptitude is necessary. The workshop will teach you how to draw knots and will open you to an appreciation of their meanings and use as spiritual meditations that are easy, playful and thoughtful.
Led by the Rev. Brian Dench, author of "The Knotty Book" and a graphic designer and former President of the Calligraphic Arts Guild of Toronto. Begins 9:30 am with gathering for coffee, ends 3:30 pm.
Fee $25 ($15 for Associates and Oblates) if you bring a bag lunch. Hot meal is available for an additional $15.
To register please fill out a registration form and mail to St. John's Convent Guest House, 233 Cummer Ave., Toronto, ON M2N 2E8.
Registration forms can be downloaded from our web site www.ssjd.ca or requested from the Guest House 416-226-2201, ext. 305 or e-mail guesthouse@ssjd.ca

Diocesan Council

Canonical Meeting Dates

Time: Thursday, April 26 2012 4:00pm

Location: , ,

The focal purpose of the Diocesan Council (Canon 2) is “planning and managing”. It acts on behalf of the Synod between sessions/meetings of the Synod.  For more information, click here.

Please note that documentation must be received before 12:00 noon on Thursday, April 19, 2012 in order to be placed on the agenda.

Special Opportunity: Diarmuid O'Murchu - St. John's Convent

Worship, Educational

Time: Friday, May 04 2012 4:00pm

Location: 233 Cummer Avenue, Toronto, ON

DEVELOPING AN ADULT FAITH FOR THE 21ST. CENTURY.
Many contemporary Christians seek articulations and mediations of faith that call forth, challenge and honour the adult in all of us. This retreat, based on O'Murchu's most recent book "Adult Faith", will explore the nature of this challenge. Diarmuid O'Murchu, a member of the Sacred Heart Missionary Order, and a graduate of Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland, is a social psychologist. Most of his working life has been in social ministry, predominantly in London, UK. In that capacity he has worked as a couple' s councillor, in bereavement work, AIDS-HIV counselling, and with homeless people and refugees. He has written a number of books.
Retreat begins 4 pm Friday, ends 1:30 pm Sunday.
Fee is $250, a deposit (nonrefundable) of $50 is required. Fee includes accommodation and meals.
To register please fill out a registration form and mail, with deposit, to St. John's Convent Guest House,
233 Cummer Ave., Toronto, ON M2N 2E8
Registration forms may be downloaded from our web site www.ssjd.ca,or requested from the Guest House office, 416-226-2201, ext. 305., email guesthouse@ssjd.ca

Peterborough Aware 2012

Social

Time: Friday, May 04 2012 4:00pm

Location: Elim Lodge, Peterborough

All women are invited to attend our 20th Anniversary of Peterborough Aware. Come and enjoy a great weekend at Elim Lodge meeting new and old friends. It is a weekend of spiritual refreshment and challenge. Come and enjoy the speaker, small group discussions, worshipful music, the food and let's not forget the sounds of nature, like listening to the loons. You will not want to miss this rewarding retreat. If you require further information, please contact me or visit our website.

OSL Region 8 Healing Conference

Worship, Music, Educational

Time: Friday, May 04 2012 6:00pm

Location: St. Simon\'s Anglican Church, Oakville

OSL Healing Conference “Rivers of Grace: The Restoring Kingdom” www.oslregion8.org/conference.htm
Speaker: The Rev. Mike Endicott, co-Founder of the Order of Jacob’s Well, South Wales, UK http://www.jacobswell.org.uk
Mike Endicott will have 4 teaching sessions to share with us: God’s present move in bringing His Kingdom realities into our everyday lives as Jesus’ disciples; doing what Jesus did in proclaiming God’s Kingdom, receiving Jesus’ authority to heal and transform lives as we follow the King.
Prayer Ministry will be available.
Place and date: St. Simon’s Anglican Church, 1450 Litchfield Rd, Oakville, ON, L7L 7N1 http://www.stsimon.ca FRIDAY, May 4th 6:00pm and SATURDAY, May 5th 8:30am to 4:30pm
Registration fee: Per person received before April 15/2012 is $50.00; per person from April 15th is $60.00 INCLUDES brown bag lunch/snacks. PAYABLE TO: The Order of St. Luke Region 8

The Last Night of the Proms at St. James Cathedral

Diocese, Music, Social

Time: Friday, May 04 2012 from 7:30pm to 9:00pm

Location: 65 Church St., Toronto, ON

Join the Band of the Royal Regiment of Canada, the Cathedral Choir of St. James, St. James Parish Choir, the Cathedral Children's Choir and MC Giles Bryant for a high-energy evening filled with great music. Tickets: $35 ($30 student/seniors) - available at 416-364-7865.

Gospel Empowerment for Your Time, Special Public Lecture with Diarmuid O'Murchu-St. John's Convent

Worship, Educational

Time: Sunday, May 06 2012 7:00pm

Location: 233 Cummer Avenue, Toronto, ON

"Gospel Empowerment for your Time"
A Special Public Lecture with Diarmuid O'Murchu will be held at St. John's Convent, Sunday, May 6 at 7 p.m.
Fee: $25
Registration form may be downloaded from our web site www.ssjd.ca or requested from the Guest House Office 416-226-2201, ext 305.
Please complete and mail, with your fee of $25, to St. John's Convent Guest House, 233 Cummer Ave., Toronto, ON M2N 2E8

Clergy Conference 2012 - 'Shaping Our Common Future'

Worship, Diocese, Social, Educational

Time: Monday, May 14 2012 1:00pm

Location: Brock University, Niagara Region, 500 Glenridge Avenue, St. Catharines, ON L2S 3A1

All Active Clergy are expected to attend this bi-annual clergy conference.  This is a chance to renew friendship with colleagues in the Diocese of Toronto and take some time apart from your parish for renewal.

This year’s Clergy Conference is titled ‘Shaping Our Common Future’. Our bishops will share with us the direction in which the Diocese is moving, including:

• trends and projections
• theological reflection
• urban, suburban and rural challenges
• future opportunities for clergy

There will be opportunities for worship, Bible study and an afternoon to explore the Niagara region, with optional excursions.

Further details and registration will be available shortly.

Merton's Messages for Us Today - St. John's Convent

Worship, Educational

Time: Saturday, May 26 2012 from 9:30am to 3:30pm

Location: 233 Cummer Avenue, Toronto, ON

Thomas Merton was a multi-faceted soul whose writings continue to be a resource to an increasing number of enthusiasts. Diarist, poet, teacher, photographer,social critic, essayist, nature-lover, letter writer, artist are some of the descriptions of a Trappist monk who desired to live in solitude, yet was - and still is - an outstanding communicator. His messages are "sound".
Led by Mary L (Bunny) Stewart. Oblate SSJD, a long-time relaxed, slow-paced (non-academic) reader of Merton. She has attended a number of Merton conferences, facilitated reflective workshops on Merton in Britain and North America and is co-ordinator of the Toronto Merton Group.
Begins 9:30 am with gathering for coffee, ends 3:30 pm
Fee: $25 if you bring a bag lunch ($15 for Associates and Oblates). A hot meal is available for an additional $15.
Registration forms can be downloaded from our web site www.ssjd.ca or requested from the Guest House office. Please complete and mail to St. John's Convent Guest House, 233 Cummer Ave., Toronto, ON M2N 2E8.

Canterbury Creative Arts Show and Sale at St. Dunstan of Canterbury

Social, Fundraising, Youth, Children

Time: Thursday, May 31 2012 1:00pm

Location: 56 Lawson Rd., Toronto, ON

Canterbury Creative Arts Show & Sale
Thursday, May 31 1:00pm to 9:00pm
Friday, June 1 1:00pm to 9:00pm
Saturday, June 2 9:00am to 4:00pm
Fine Art, prints, pottery, sculpture, porcelain. Come and meet the artists!

St. Dunstan of Canterbury, 56 Lawson Road, Scarborough (www.stdunstan.ca)
Fully accessible facility. Wine and hor'd'ouvres will be for sale during show hours, with coffee and muffins available on Saturday morning.
Information 416-283-1844

Spirituality in Focus: Recognizing the Sacred through Your Camera Lens - St. Joh's Convent

Worship, Educational

Time: Friday, June 01 2012 4:00pm

Location: 233 Cummer Avenue, Toronto, ON

We will explore the link between the photographs we take and our spirituality. This hands-on retreat will open opportunities for you to reflect on your own photographs and those of others. Open to anyone who has a passion for photography, both experienced and amateur photographers. Expensive camera is not needed, but a digital camera would be helpful for downloading and sharing of photos. Remember: It is not the camera that captures the image; it's the eye that beholds it; the spirit that is attracted to it; the heart that experiences the beauty. Led by Mark Kinghan, Associate SSJD, incumbent of St. Mary's, Richmond Hill, a keen photographer and participant in photography/spirituality workshops. Begins 4 pm Friday, ends 1:30 pm Sunday.
Fee: $200, $35 deposit is required.
Please fill out registration from and mail, with deposit, to St. John's Convent Guest House, 233 Cummer Ave., Toronto, ON M2N 2E8.
Registration forms can be downloaded from our web site www.ssjd.ca or requested from the Guest House office 416-226-2201, ext.305

Shalom Justice Camp 2012

Diocese, Educational

Time: Sunday, August 19 2012 4:00pm

Location: Trent University, Peterborough, Ontario

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN FOR SHALOM JUSTICE CAMP.

Early registration deadline is:  May 1, 2012 and the final deadline for registration is:  June 1, 2012.

Welcome to online registration for the Shalom Justice Camp:  Uniting us all, rural and urban which takes place Sunday, August 19-Friday, August 24, 2012 in Peterborough, Ontario. This camp is hosted by the Diocese of Toronto.  It is a residential camp located at Trent University at Peter Gzowski College.  For more information about the camp, please see our website at:  www.justicecamp.ca.  Justice Camp is open to anyone 16 years old and over and people of any denomination, who are interested in uncovering and understanding justice issues that exist in our society today, are welcome to attend.   Join us for 6 days of fun, fellowship, learning and sharing.

The middle three days of the camp are specifically set for you to join an immersion group and learn more about that particular topic and participate in that group.  During the registration process, you will be asked to choose which immersion group experience you would like to join during the course of the camp.

Before you leave this page, please click on this link:  Immersion Group Descriptions to see the immersion groups that you will choose from during the online registration process.  You will be asked to give 3 choice preferences for your immersion group.  Please decide on these three choices before going into the registration questionnaire.

The planning committee looks forward to receiving your application for the camp.  There are spaces for 100 people so register early to get your application in for this amazing camp.

Project Manager, Heather Burton