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SUMMARY:NETWORK:  Prayer and Worship:  Gathered and Nurtured in Christ
DESCRIPTION:Thursday March 30\, 2023 \n7 pm – 9 pm Eastern \nThrough Liturgy\, Prayer and Worship\, we not only teach about the great traditions of the Church\, but we enable young people to encounter Jesus through the Eucharist\, the Word of God\, and profound experiences of prayer and mystery.  \nLiturgy\, prayer and worship provide more and deeper ways for young people to encounter communion both with God and their neighbors. They also provide space for beauty\, which offers another source of encounter with God. Through creative\, prayerful and dynamic liturgy we assist in the spiritual growth of young people and provide them opportunities towards leadership and involvement. By enriching the experience of prayer and worship for young people in our ministry\, we ignite their lived experience of prayer and Eucharist with their families and the entire community. \n  \nREGISTER FOR THIS WORKSHOP\n  \n\nPresenter: Fr. Santo Arrigo C.Ss.R.\, M.Div. \nFr. Santo is a Redemptorist Priest currently serving as the Coordinator of Ignite Ministry Canada\, a program for Youth and Young Adults across the country\, based in Toronto.  He is a former member of the Redemptorist Youth Mission Team\, a graduate of the Canadian Certificate in Youth Ministry Studies\, and an adjust faculty member of the Canadian Certificate from 2007 to 2022. Over the years\, he has had a vast experience in Parish Youth Ministry\, with focus on leadership and team development\, Diocesan Youth Events\, Young Adult and Vocation Ministry as well Inner-City Ministry as Director of Out of the Cold..  He most recently served 8 years as Pastor of St. Patrick’s Church and the Shrine of Our Mother of Perpetual Help in Toronto while continuing a special outreach to families and young people in Toronto.  In his off time\, you might see him with a guitar in his hands\, tending the garden\, enjoying a movie with friends and being creative in the kitchen!
URL:https://ignite-canada.ca/events/network-workshop-03-30-2023/
LOCATION:ONLINE – VIRTUAL GATHERING
CATEGORIES:NETWORK Leader Seminars,NETWORK WORKSHOPS
ORGANIZER;CN="NETWORK TEAM":MAILTO:ignite@redemptorists.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230321T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230321T210000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230225T165107Z
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SUMMARY:Redemptorist Vocation Come & See Evening
DESCRIPTION:  \n 
URL:https://ignite-canada.ca/events/redemptorist-vocation-come-see-evening/
LOCATION:St. Patrick’s Church\, 137 McCaul Street\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5T1W3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:TORONTO EVENTS
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230319T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230319T190000
DTSTAMP:20260521T035253
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SUMMARY:Winter Street Patrol - March 19
DESCRIPTION:Winter Street Patrol is a program of St. Patrick’s Parish and Ignite Young Adult Ministry where groups walk the streets of downtown Toronto delivering lunch bags\, hot beverages\, clothing\, hot soup\, and hygiene supplies and company to our brothers and sisters who are living on the streets\, and/or experiencing life challenges from day to day. \nWinter Street Patrol runs roughly every second week.  Please see the registration information below to see the next available date. \nParticipants bring a backpack with 8-10 sandwiches. We will assemble them into lunch bags on site with other supplies – You provide the sandwiches only.   \nPlease come prepared with a backpack and your individually wrapped sandwiches. Be sure to dress according to the weather conditions. \n  \nWhen and Where to meet\n \nVolunteers are asked to gather in the hall (139 McCaul Street) by 3:30pm. Following an introduction to our night and gathering prayer\, the group will leave from our start point.  At the conclusion of the evening (up until 7pm)\, volunteers can leave from where they are enroute. \nPRE-REGISTRATION is REQUIRED!\n\nRegistration is required to allow for proper planning\nRegistration is closed when the group reaches the maximum number of participants (15-20 people)\nIf your desired date is not listed\, then we have reached our capacity for the coming Sunday.\n\nPlease note:  There may be times when we will have food donations provided for distribution.  We will let volunteers know that as soon as we can.  Otherwise\, please plan to participate with your own donation of sandwiches. \nTO REGISTER FOR THIS DATE \nor ONE OF THE DATES\, \nvisit:   https://bit.ly/WinterStreetPatrol-Registration
URL:https://ignite-canada.ca/events/wsp-mar19/
LOCATION:St. Patrick’s Church HALL\, 139 McCaul Street\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5T1W3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Winter Street Patrol
ORGANIZER;CN="Winter Street Patrol":MAILTO:winterstreetpatrol@stpatrickstoronto.ca
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230316
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230317
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SUMMARY:NETWORK:  From Parishioner to Disciple
DESCRIPTION:Thursday March 16\, 2023 \n7 pm – 9 pm Eastern or 7 pm – 9 pm Mountain \nJesus began his mission to the world by first calling ordinary men and women to become disciples.  What began on the shores of Galilee two thousand years ago continues today.  Our Lord is calling each of you to embrace your vocation as a disciple in today’s world.  How do you make the transition from “mere parishioner” to “committed disciple?”  \nThis will then be followed by a look at small Christian communities.  Jesus reminds us “where two or three are gathered in my name\, I am there.”  Small Christian groups have been pivotal in the re-energizing of faith communities around the world.  Fr. Ed will be introducing a resource ideal for small groups of disciples\, but also for individuals. The resource focuses on ten key themes for discipleship.  \n  \nREGISTER FOR THIS WORKSHOP\n  \n \nPresenter: Fr. Ed Eherer C.Ss.R.\, B.Ed.\, M.Div. \nFather Ed Eherer is a Redemptorist priest of the Province of Canada.  He grew up in northern Alberta\, the third of five children. He obtained his undergraduate degrees from the University of Alberta\, and an M.Div. from the University of Toronto.  In 1995\, Fr. Ed entered the Canadian Redemptorists and was ordained a priest in 2000.  Since joining\, he has worked in Toronto\, Sudbury\, Terrace BC\, St. Paul AB\, and Lima Ohio in the areas of parish ministry\, youth and young adult ministry\, and in formation and vocations for his religious congregation.  He is currently an associate pastor at St. Joseph’s parish in Grande Prairie AB.
URL:https://ignite-canada.ca/events/network-workshop-03-16-2023/
LOCATION:ONLINE – VIRTUAL GATHERING
CATEGORIES:NETWORK WORKSHOPS
ORGANIZER;CN="NETWORK TEAM":MAILTO:ignite@redemptorists.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230310T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230310T170000
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UID:4281-1678435200-1678467600@ignite-canada.ca
SUMMARY:Journeying Together:  On the Road with the Stations of the Cross
DESCRIPTION:Journeying Together:  On the Road with the Stations of the Cross \nSt. Matthias Anglo-Catholic Church \n45 Bellwoods Avenue\, Toronto \nFriday March 24\, 2023   6:30 pm – 9 pm \nJoin us as we walk the Stations of the Cross with our Anglo-Catholic brothers and sisters at St. Matthias Church.  We will be meeting in the parish hall for a small gathering and reflection at 6:30 pm\, followed by Stations at 7:30 pm.  You are also welcome to remain in the church for the Anglo-Catholic mass following the Stations.  Let us know you are planning to join us through Meet Up\, Facebook\, or emailing ignite@stpatrickstoronto.ca \nThis event is hosted by Ignite Young Adult Ministry in collaboration with St. Matthias Anglo-Catholic Church.
URL:https://ignite-canada.ca/events/journeying-together-on-the-road-with-the-stations-of-the-cross/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230307T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230307T203000
DTSTAMP:20260521T035253
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SUMMARY:Bible & Beer: "Is Conversation Wrestling with God?" - March 7
DESCRIPTION:Bible & Beer: “Is Conversation Wrestling with God?” \nIgnite! Young Adult Ministry (age 18-39) \nTuesday March 7    7:00 pm – 8:00 pm \nSt. Patrick’s Church\, 137 McCaul Street \n(Enter through front Church doors) \nSometimes we think that our dialogue in prayer is always peaceful and serene.  Sometimes it just isn’t that way at all.  Journey with the Woman at the Well as she discovers her truth\, and the truth of the Messiah. \n Fr. Mark Miller C.Ss.R.\, Redemptorist Moral Theologian\, will be our presenter. \n \nJoin us on a monthly basis for an informal “bible study”.  We will reflect on the words of scripture as they relate the liturgical season of the year to the experience of our lives and journey of faith.  We will gather for 1 hour of input and reflection and continue the conversation across the street at the pub in a friendly social atmosphere. \nPlease RSVP by the Friday before the gathering on MEET UP or FACEBOOK\,  Or email us at ignite@stpatrickstoronto.ca \nwww.ignite-canada.ca
URL:https://ignite-canada.ca/events/bible-beer-march-7/
LOCATION:St. Patrick’s Church\, 137 McCaul Street\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5T1W3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Bible and Beer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230305T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230305T190000
DTSTAMP:20260521T035253
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SUMMARY:Winter Street Patrol - March 5
DESCRIPTION:Winter Street Patrol is a program of St. Patrick’s Parish and Ignite Young Adult Ministry where groups walk the streets of downtown Toronto delivering lunch bags\, hot beverages\, clothing\, hot soup\, and hygiene supplies and company to our brothers and sisters who are living on the streets\, and/or experiencing life challenges from day to day. \nWinter Street Patrol runs roughly every second week.  Please see the registration information below to see the next available date. \nParticipants bring a backpack with 8-10 sandwiches. We will assemble them into lunch bags on site with other supplies – You provide the sandwiches only.   \nPlease come prepared with a backpack and your individually wrapped sandwiches. Be sure to dress according to the weather conditions. \n  \nWhen and Where to meet\n \nVolunteers are asked to gather in the hall (139 McCaul Street) by 3:30pm. Following an introduction to our night and gathering prayer\, the group will leave from our start point.  At the conclusion of the evening (up until 7pm)\, volunteers can leave from where they are enroute. \nPRE-REGISTRATION is REQUIRED!\n\nRegistration is required to allow for proper planning\nRegistration is closed when the group reaches the maximum number of participants (15-20 people)\nIf your desired date is not listed\, then we have reached our capacity for the coming Sunday.\n\nPlease note:  There may be times when we will have food donations provided for distribution.  We will let volunteers know that as soon as we can.  Otherwise\, please plan to participate with your own donation of sandwiches. \nTO REGISTER FOR THIS DATE \nor ONE OF THE DATES\, \nvisit:   https://bit.ly/WinterStreetPatrol-Registration
URL:https://ignite-canada.ca/events/winter-street-patrol-march-5/
LOCATION:St. Patrick’s Church HALL\, 139 McCaul Street\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5T1W3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Winter Street Patrol
ORGANIZER;CN="Winter Street Patrol":MAILTO:winterstreetpatrol@stpatrickstoronto.ca
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230302
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230303
DTSTAMP:20260521T035253
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SUMMARY:NETWORK:  Justice and Service: Walking in the Way of the Redeemer
DESCRIPTION:Thursday March 2\, 2023 \n7 pm – 9 pm Eastern or 7 pm – 9 pm Mountain \nYoung people desire the opportunity to make a difference. We can provide them with opportunities to give direct service in places and situations that need the Good News proclaimed through action. Young people also need to know that they are able to speak for the voiceless\, the abandoned and impoverished by working for justice in the places where they find themselves.  \nThrough justice education\, experiences and reflection and prayer\, we can instill a sense of justice\, compassion and service among young people of all ages\, by inviting them to walk in the way of Jesus\, the Redeemer. \n  \nREGISTER FOR THIS WORKSHOP\n  \n\nPresenter: Fr. Santo Arrigo C.Ss.R.\, M.Div \nFr. Santo is a Redemptorist Priest currently serving as the Coordinator of Ignite Ministry Canada\, a program for Youth and Young Adults across the country\, based in Toronto.  He is a former member of the Redemptorist Youth Mission Team\, a graduate of the Canadian Certificate in Youth Ministry Studies\, and an adjust faculty member of the Canadian Certificate from 2007 to 2022. Over the years\, he has had a vast experience in Parish Youth Ministry\, with focus on leadership and team development\, Diocesan Youth Events\, Young Adult and Vocation Ministry as well Inner-City Ministry as Director of Out of the Cold..  He most recently served 8 years as Pastor of St. Patrick’s Church and the Shrine of Our Mother of Perpetual Help in Toronto while continuing a special outreach to families and young people in Toronto.  In his off time\, you might see him with a guitar in his hands\, tending the garden\, enjoying a movie with friends and being creative in the kitchen!
URL:https://ignite-canada.ca/events/network-workshop-03-02-2023/
LOCATION:ONLINE – VIRTUAL GATHERING
CATEGORIES:NETWORK Leader Seminars,NETWORK WORKSHOPS
ORGANIZER;CN="NETWORK TEAM":MAILTO:ignite@redemptorists.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230222T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230222T190000
DTSTAMP:20260521T035253
CREATED:20230123T023431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230124T022112Z
UID:4209-1677092400-1677092400@ignite-canada.ca
SUMMARY:RETREAT IN DAILY LIFE - LENT 2023
DESCRIPTION:RETREAT IN DAILY LIFE – LENT 2023\nAn opportunity for young adults (age 18-39) to experience the gift of prayer and Spiritual Accompaniment during Lent. \nBegins with a gathering on Ash Wednesday (Feb 22)   6:30 pm Mass\, then Dinner\, and ends with a closing gathering on April 11.  Both gatherings will take place at the Mary Ward Centre at 70 St. Mary Street\, Toronto.  Between Ash Wednesday and Easter\, you will spend time in prayer each day and meet 3 times with an assigned spiritual companion either in-person or online. \nCost: $30 (for meals).  Register by Feb 8 by email:  info.marywardcentre@gmail.com    \nThis opportunity is sponsored by the Mary Ward Centre\, the Sisters of St. Joseph of Toronto\, Toronto Archdiocese Vocation Directors Association and Ignite Young Adult Ministry.
URL:https://ignite-canada.ca/events/retreat-in-daily-life-lent-2023/
LOCATION:Mary Ward Centre\, 70 St. Mary Street\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:TORONTO EVENTS
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230221T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230221T210000
DTSTAMP:20260521T035253
CREATED:20230121T201710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230121T201710Z
UID:4204-1677006000-1677013200@ignite-canada.ca
SUMMARY:PUB NIGHT:  Peer2Peer:  Entering Lent this Year!
DESCRIPTION:PUB NIGHT: “Peer2Peer: Entering Lent this Year” \nAn Evening on Sin & Redemption AT Sin & Redemption PUB 136 McCaul Street \nTuesday February 21\, 2023    7pm – 9 pm \n“The season of Lent is upon us!  Are you ready?  Join us as we listen to the experience and advice of our young adult panel as we reflect and think creatively on ways to make this season of return and sacrifice count for our lives and in the lives of others.  Our Young Adult Panel discussion will be hosted by Fr. Santo Arrigo C.Ss.R.\, Coordinator of Ignite.” \nPub Grub Snacks will be provided\, beverages are at the guest’s expense.  Limited seating is available. Get your ticket here:   https://bit.ly/PUB-peer2peer \nEvent Tickets available until capacity is reached.
URL:https://ignite-canada.ca/events/pub-night-peer2peer-entering-lent-this-year/
LOCATION:Sin and Redemption Pub\, 136 McCaul Street\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5T1W2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:TORONTO EVENTS
ORGANIZER;CN="Ignite Team Toronto":MAILTO:ignite@redemptorists.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230219T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230219T190000
DTSTAMP:20260521T035253
CREATED:20221108T041457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221108T041505Z
UID:3976-1676820600-1676833200@ignite-canada.ca
SUMMARY:Winter Street Patrol - February 19
DESCRIPTION:Winter Street Patrol is a program of St. Patrick’s Parish and Ignite Young Adult Ministry where groups walk the streets of downtown Toronto delivering lunch bags\, hot beverages\, clothing\, hot soup\, and hygiene supplies and company to our brothers and sisters who are living on the streets\, and/or experiencing life challenges from day to day. \nWinter Street Patrol runs roughly every second week.  Please see the registration information below to see the next available date. \nParticipants bring a backpack with 8-10 sandwiches. We will assemble them into lunch bags on site with other supplies – You provide the sandwiches only.   \nPlease come prepared with a backpack and your individually wrapped sandwiches. Be sure to dress according to the weather conditions. \n  \nWhen and Where to meet\n \nVolunteers are asked to gather in the hall (139 McCaul Street) by 3:30pm. Following an introduction to our night and gathering prayer\, the group will leave from our start point.  At the conclusion of the evening (up until 7pm)\, volunteers can leave from where they are enroute. \nPRE-REGISTRATION is REQUIRED!\n\nRegistration is required to allow for proper planning\nRegistration is closed when the group reaches the maximum number of participants (15-20 people)\nIf your desired date is not listed\, then we have reached our capacity for the coming Sunday.\n\nPlease note:  There may be times when we will have food donations provided for distribution.  We will let volunteers know that as soon as we can.  Otherwise\, please plan to participate with your own donation of sandwiches. \nTO REGISTER FOR THIS DATE \nor ONE OF THE DATES\, \nvisit:   https://bit.ly/WinterStreetPatrol-Registration
URL:https://ignite-canada.ca/events/wsp-feb19/
LOCATION:St. Patrick’s Church HALL\, 139 McCaul Street\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5T1W3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Winter Street Patrol
ORGANIZER;CN="Winter Street Patrol":MAILTO:winterstreetpatrol@stpatrickstoronto.ca
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230216
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230217
DTSTAMP:20260521T035253
CREATED:20220728T144407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230211T193228Z
UID:3651-1676505600-1676591999@ignite-canada.ca
SUMMARY:NETWORK:  Accompanying the Next Generation
DESCRIPTION:Thursday February 16\, 2023 \n7 pm – 9 pm Eastern ONLY.  The later session advertised is not included at 7pm EASTERN \nWe will explore ways to imitate Jesus’ ability to give the gift of His attention to others like He did with the Woman at the Well and with the two disciples on the Road to Emmaus. \nTopics to discuss include: \n\nKnowing your audience \nListening Skills | How to create space for attentive listening\nAuthority & Responsibility / Friend vs. Mentor | How to set healthy boundaries\nThe difference between ministering to Teens (13-17) and Young Adults (18-35) | Dos & Don’ts\, linking their desires to the Gospel\nPastoral Traps | How to appropriately identify and address issues\n\nREGISTER FOR THIS WORKSHOP \n  \n\nPresenter: Isabel Correa\, B.Ed\, MTS \nIsabel Correa draws on 20 years of leadership experience in ministry with youth and young families. Her life’s mission is dedicated to the formation and evangelization of young people. She has a Masters Degree in Theology\, B.Ed from McGill University and a B.Sc. from Concordia University. Isabel has extensive Youth Ministry and leadership training. Director of the Youth Ministry Office for the Archdiocese of Montreal since 2007\, she provides training in youth ministry\, coordinates youth projects\, and organizes diocesan youth gatherings and various youth pilgrimages every year. Isabel also teaches at Institut Formation Theologique de Montreal (IFTM) and has been named by the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) as Coordinator for the Canadian World Youth Day Delegation.
URL:https://ignite-canada.ca/events/network-workshop-02-16-2023/
LOCATION:ONLINE – VIRTUAL GATHERING
CATEGORIES:NETWORK WORKSHOPS
ORGANIZER;CN="NETWORK TEAM":MAILTO:ignite@redemptorists.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230210T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230210T210000
DTSTAMP:20260521T035253
CREATED:20230102T180809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230102T181023Z
UID:4148-1676052000-1676062800@ignite-canada.ca
SUMMARY:Table for Two 2023
DESCRIPTION:Friday February 10\, 2023    6:00 PM – 9:00 PM \nSt. Patrick’s Church Parish Hall   –   139 McCaul Street\, Toronto \nRegistration by Advance Ticket Purchase Only \nA candlelit dinner for young couples (married or engaged).  A night to rekindle\, enliven\, and celebrate each other!  Join us for this intimate four-course meal for two\, while joining in some great conversation!  Tickets are $100 per couple and are available for at the following link:   https://bit.ly/Table4Two2023 .  Ticket sales will close when the event is full or by February 1st.  Space is limited\, so don’t delay in getting your ticket! This event is hosted by Ignite Young Adult Ministry.   www.ignite-canada.ca \n 
URL:https://ignite-canada.ca/events/table-for-two-2023/
LOCATION:St. Patrick’s Church HALL\, 139 McCaul Street\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5T1W3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:TORONTO EVENTS
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230207T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230207T203000
DTSTAMP:20260521T035253
CREATED:20230102T185326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230123T022611Z
UID:4152-1675796400-1675801800@ignite-canada.ca
SUMMARY:Bible & Beer: "Deeper the Root\, More the Fruit" - February 7
DESCRIPTION:Bible & Beer \nIgnite! Young Adult Ministry (age 18-39) \nTuesday February 7    7:00 pm – 8:00 pm \nSt. Patrick’s Church\, 137 McCaul Street \n(Enter through front Church doors) \n“God’s law\, embodied by Jesus and lived in his mission\, provides a compass for us as we seek to live a life of faith. Trusting in God gives us the wisdom to choose wisely and to tune our hearts to God’s Word.” \nFr. Tom O’Rourke C.Ss.R.\, Pastor of St. Patrick’s Church\, will be our Presenter \nJoin us on a monthly basis for an informal “bible study”.  We will reflect on the words of scripture as they relate the liturgical season of the year to the experience of our lives and journey of faith.  We will gather for 1 hour of input and reflection and continue the conversation across the street at the pub in a friendly social atmosphere. \nPlease RSVP by the Friday before the gathering on MEET UP or FACEBOOK\,  Or email us at ignite@stpatrickstoronto.ca \nwww.ignite-canada.ca
URL:https://ignite-canada.ca/events/bible-beer-february-7/
LOCATION:St. Patrick’s Church\, 137 McCaul Street\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5T1W3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Bible and Beer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230205T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230205T190000
DTSTAMP:20260521T035253
CREATED:20221108T041332Z
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SUMMARY:Winter Street Patrol - February 5
DESCRIPTION:Winter Street Patrol is a program of St. Patrick’s Parish and Ignite Young Adult Ministry where groups walk the streets of downtown Toronto delivering lunch bags\, hot beverages\, clothing\, hot soup\, and hygiene supplies and company to our brothers and sisters who are living on the streets\, and/or experiencing life challenges from day to day. \nWinter Street Patrol runs roughly every second week.  Please see the registration information below to see the next available date. \nParticipants bring a backpack with 8-10 sandwiches. We will assemble them into lunch bags on site with other supplies – You provide the sandwiches only.   \nPlease come prepared with a backpack and your individually wrapped sandwiches. Be sure to dress according to the weather conditions. \n  \nWhen and Where to meet\n \nVolunteers are asked to gather in the hall (139 McCaul Street) by 3:30pm. Following an introduction to our night and gathering prayer\, the group will leave from our start point.  At the conclusion of the evening (up until 7pm)\, volunteers can leave from where they are enroute. \nPRE-REGISTRATION is REQUIRED!\n\nRegistration is required to allow for proper planning\nRegistration is closed when the group reaches the maximum number of participants (15-20 people)\nIf your desired date is not listed\, then we have reached our capacity for the coming Sunday.\n\nPlease note:  There may be times when we will have food donations provided for distribution.  We will let volunteers know that as soon as we can.  Otherwise\, please plan to participate with your own donation of sandwiches. \nTO REGISTER FOR THIS DATE \nor ONE OF THE DATES\, \nvisit:   https://bit.ly/WinterStreetPatrol-Registration
URL:https://ignite-canada.ca/events/wsp-feb5/
LOCATION:St. Patrick’s Church HALL\, 139 McCaul Street\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5T1W3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Winter Street Patrol
ORGANIZER;CN="Winter Street Patrol":MAILTO:winterstreetpatrol@stpatrickstoronto.ca
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230126
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230127
DTSTAMP:20260521T035253
CREATED:20220728T144103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220728T144435Z
UID:3647-1674691200-1674777599@ignite-canada.ca
SUMMARY:NETWORK:  Evangelization and Catechesis:  Proclaiming the Gospel Anew
DESCRIPTION:Thursday January 26\, 2023 \n7 pm – 9 pm Eastern or 7 pm – 9 pm Mountain \nEvangelization is about being enlivened with joy of the Gospel\, and then compelled to share the Good News. Through evangelization\, young people are called into a personal and life-changing encounter with Jesus Christ in and through the Church.  \nCatechesis allows young people to deepen their relationship with Jesus Christ and the Church after first hearing the Good News and having encountered Jesus Christ through Evangelization.This workshop will focus on the content\, focus and vision of the New Directory for Catechesis as an opportunity to re-imagine our approach to Evangelization and Catechesis for young people of all ages. \nREGISTER FOR THIS WORKSHOP\n  \n\nPresenter: Dr. Anne Walsh D.Min. \nAnne Walsh works with the Redemptorists as the Coordinator for Partnership in Mission for the Redemptorists of North America\, and as a member of the Redemptorist Adult Faith Formation Team for the Redemptorists of Canada. She is also the Chair of the Redemptorist General Commission for Partnership in Mission and a member of the Redemptorist General Secretariat for Evangelization.Anne holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Education\, a Master’s in Religious Education\, a Certificate in Youth Ministry Studies\, a Diploma in Fine Arts from the University of Calgary\, and a Doctor of Ministry. She  has been a classroom teacher\, and a coordinator of Religious Education and Adult Faith Formation at the School Board\, Parish and Diocesan levels. Anne has worked in Campus Ministry and Youth Ministry in has been a long-time advisor to the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops in the area of Adult Faith Formation.
URL:https://ignite-canada.ca/events/network-workshop-01-26-2023/
LOCATION:ONLINE – VIRTUAL GATHERING
CATEGORIES:NETWORK Leader Seminars,NETWORK WORKSHOPS
ORGANIZER;CN="NETWORK TEAM":MAILTO:ignite@redemptorists.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230122T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230122T190000
DTSTAMP:20260521T035253
CREATED:20221108T041149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221108T041149Z
UID:3970-1674401400-1674414000@ignite-canada.ca
SUMMARY:Winter Street Patrol - January 22
DESCRIPTION:Winter Street Patrol is a program of St. Patrick’s Parish and Ignite Young Adult Ministry where groups walk the streets of downtown Toronto delivering lunch bags\, hot beverages\, clothing\, hot soup\, and hygiene supplies and company to our brothers and sisters who are living on the streets\, and/or experiencing life challenges from day to day. \nWinter Street Patrol runs roughly every second week.  Please see the registration information below to see the next available date. \nParticipants bring a backpack with 8-10 sandwiches. We will assemble them into lunch bags on site with other supplies – You provide the sandwiches only.   \nPlease come prepared with a backpack and your individually wrapped sandwiches. Be sure to dress according to the weather conditions. \n  \nWhen and Where to meet\n \nVolunteers are asked to gather in the hall (139 McCaul Street) by 3:30pm. Following an introduction to our night and gathering prayer\, the group will leave from our start point.  At the conclusion of the evening (up until 7pm)\, volunteers can leave from where they are enroute. \nPRE-REGISTRATION is REQUIRED!\n\nRegistration is required to allow for proper planning\nRegistration is closed when the group reaches the maximum number of participants (15-20 people)\nIf your desired date is not listed\, then we have reached our capacity for the coming Sunday.\n\nPlease note:  There may be times when we will have food donations provided for distribution.  We will let volunteers know that as soon as we can.  Otherwise\, please plan to participate with your own donation of sandwiches. \nTO REGISTER FOR THIS DATE \nor ONE OF THE DATES\, \nvisit:   https://bit.ly/WinterStreetPatrol-Registration
URL:https://ignite-canada.ca/events/wsp-jan22/
LOCATION:St. Patrick’s Church HALL\, 139 McCaul Street\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5T1W3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Winter Street Patrol
ORGANIZER;CN="Winter Street Patrol":MAILTO:winterstreetpatrol@stpatrickstoronto.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230121T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230121T210000
DTSTAMP:20260521T035253
CREATED:20221215T234619Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221215T234619Z
UID:4119-1674320400-1674334800@ignite-canada.ca
SUMMARY:Mix It Up!  Mass & Games!
DESCRIPTION:Mix It Up! Mass and Games!\nSaturday January 21\, 2022    \nSt. Patrick’s Church\, 137 McCaul Street \n5 pm – 9 pm \n\nMass 5 pm in the Church\nGames Night with food   6 pm – 9 pm\n\nCome and meet other young adults in the parish and in the area for Mass followed by some good board games and mixers in the Parish Hall.  Refreshments and Food will be available.  Cash Bar. \nLet us know you are planning to join us! \nAdvance registration is required.  Reserve your ticket at:  https://bit.ly/massandgames
URL:https://ignite-canada.ca/events/mix-it-up-mass-games/
LOCATION:St. Patrick’s Church\, 137 McCaul Street\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5T1W3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:TORONTO EVENTS
ORGANIZER;CN="Ignite Team Toronto":MAILTO:ignite@redemptorists.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230112
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230113
DTSTAMP:20260521T035253
CREATED:20220728T143801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230110T194805Z
UID:3644-1673481600-1673567999@ignite-canada.ca
SUMMARY:NETWORK:  Family Faith Formation:  It Takes a Village
DESCRIPTION:Thursday January 12\, 2023 \n7 pm – 9 pm Eastern ONLY \nWe have all heard (and maybe even said) before: “we only see families for sacraments\,” and “we have lost them after grade eight.” Often these comments are the experiences of frustrated ministry leaders and volunteers\, disengaged families\, and in some cases – burn out. What if these challenges\, as real and valid as they are\, are communicating a common\, deeper longing? Perhaps there is something\, or rather someone\, that parishes long to share with all people but feel limited in their opportunities. Similarly\, perhaps there is something more than routine catechetical moments that families and arguably all persons are longing for\, regardless of how engaged or disengaged they are in their local parish. This workshop will explore the unique and complimentary roles of home\, school\, and parish in transmitting the Christian faith\, as well as practical approaches to whole family faith formation. \n  \nREGISTER FOR THIS WORKSHOP\n  \n \nPresenter: Alexandria Fung BA\, MRE \nAlexandria Fung is the Pastoral Minister to Families and Youth at Springbank Catholic Family of Parishes in the Diocese of London. She completed an undergraduate degree in Catholic Studies at King’s University College (Western University)\, a Master’s of Religious Education at St. Mark’s College (University of British Columbia)\, and a Certificate in Youth Ministry with the Redemptorists in Canada. Alex is currently studying to become a Catechist with the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd. She has ministered in the Diocese of Mackenzie-Fort Smith\, and the Archdiocese of Vancouver. In her free time Alex enjoys cooking (and eating)\, gardening\, and spending quality time with her family. Alex is married to Erwin and they are the proud parents of Elijah and Gioia.
URL:https://ignite-canada.ca/events/network-workshop-01-12-2023/
LOCATION:ONLINE – VIRTUAL GATHERING
CATEGORIES:NETWORK WORKSHOPS
ORGANIZER;CN="NETWORK TEAM":MAILTO:ignite@redemptorists.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230108T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230108T190000
DTSTAMP:20260521T035253
CREATED:20221108T040952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221108T040952Z
UID:3967-1673191800-1673204400@ignite-canada.ca
SUMMARY:Winter Street Patrol - January 8
DESCRIPTION:Winter Street Patrol is a program of St. Patrick’s Parish and Ignite Young Adult Ministry where groups walk the streets of downtown Toronto delivering lunch bags\, hot beverages\, clothing\, hot soup\, and hygiene supplies and company to our brothers and sisters who are living on the streets\, and/or experiencing life challenges from day to day. \nWinter Street Patrol runs roughly every second week.  Please see the registration information below to see the next available date. \nParticipants bring a backpack with 8-10 sandwiches. We will assemble them into lunch bags on site with other supplies – You provide the sandwiches only.   \nPlease come prepared with a backpack and your individually wrapped sandwiches. Be sure to dress according to the weather conditions. \n  \nWhen and Where to meet\n \nVolunteers are asked to gather in the hall (139 McCaul Street) by 3:30pm. Following an introduction to our night and gathering prayer\, the group will leave from our start point.  At the conclusion of the evening (up until 7pm)\, volunteers can leave from where they are enroute. \nPRE-REGISTRATION is REQUIRED!\n\nRegistration is required to allow for proper planning\nRegistration is closed when the group reaches the maximum number of participants (15-20 people)\nIf your desired date is not listed\, then we have reached our capacity for the coming Sunday.\n\nPlease note:  There may be times when we will have food donations provided for distribution.  We will let volunteers know that as soon as we can.  Otherwise\, please plan to participate with your own donation of sandwiches. \nTO REGISTER FOR THIS DATE \nor ONE OF THE DATES\, \nvisit:   https://bit.ly/WinterStreetPatrol-Registration
URL:https://ignite-canada.ca/events/wsp-jan8/
LOCATION:St. Patrick’s Church HALL\, 139 McCaul Street\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5T1W3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Winter Street Patrol
ORGANIZER;CN="Winter Street Patrol":MAILTO:winterstreetpatrol@stpatrickstoronto.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230103T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230103T203000
DTSTAMP:20260521T035253
CREATED:20221215T234148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221215T234708Z
UID:4113-1672772400-1672777800@ignite-canada.ca
SUMMARY:Bible & Beer:  "EPIPHANY:  To See or Not to See...  That is the Question!"
DESCRIPTION:Bible & Beer: “EPIPHANY:  To See or Not to See… That is the Question!”\nIgnite! Young Adult Ministry (age 18-39) \nTuesday January 3    7:00 pm – 8:00 pm \nSt. Patrick’s Church\, 137 McCaul Street \n(Enter through front Church doors) \n  \nThe Feast of the Epiphany is a time to celebrate\, rejoice\, and to see.  We join together to reflect on the Gift of God born among us for all the world to see. \nFr. Santo Arrigo C.Ss.R.\, Coordinator of Ignite Ministry\, will be the presenter. \nJoin us for this informal “bible study”.  We will reflect on the words of scripture as they relate the liturgical season of the year to the experience of our lives and journey of faith.  We will gather for 1 hour of input and reflection and continue the conversation across the street at the pub in a friendly social atmosphere. \nPlease RSVP by the Friday before the gathering on MEET UP or FACEBOOK\,  Or email us at ignite@stpatrickstoronto.ca
URL:https://ignite-canada.ca/events/bible-beer-epiphany-to-see-or-not-to-see-that-is-the-question/
LOCATION:St. Patrick’s Church\, 137 McCaul Street\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5T1W3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Bible and Beer
ORGANIZER;CN="Ignite Team Toronto":MAILTO:ignite@redemptorists.ca
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221224
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221225
DTSTAMP:20260521T035253
CREATED:20221209T185600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221209T185600Z
UID:4079-1671840000-1671926399@ignite-canada.ca
SUMMARY:Christmas Novena - December 24
DESCRIPTION:Christmas Novena – DECEMBER 24\nThe birth of the Infant Jesus in the cave of Bethlehem. \nSince the Roman emperor’s edict said that everyone was to enrol in his own country\, Joseph and his wife\, Mary\, departed for Bethlehem. The trip took four days\, traveling over mountainous roads in the cold of winter wind and rain. Think of how much the Blessed Virgin must have suffered on that journey. \nAs soon as they arrived\, the time of her delivery was at hand\, so Joseph went around the town looking for lodging where Mary could give birth to her child. But\, because they were poor\, they were driven away by everyone\, even from the inn where poor people were normally sheltered. So they left the town and found a cave. As Mary entered\, Joseph protested\, saying\, “My dear wife\, how can you spend the night in this cold\, damp place? Can’t you see that this is a stable for animals?” But she answered\, “Joseph\, this shed is the royal palace where the Son of God chooses to be born.” \nAnd since the time for the birth had arrived\, the Holy Virgin was in prayer. Suddenly the cave became brilliantly lit\, as if by the sun or a star\, and the Son of God came forth into the world as a tender infant\, crying and trembling with cold. The first thing Mary did was to adore him as her God. Then she held him to her bosom\, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes that she had brought along. Finally\, she laid him on a little straw in the manger. \nThat is how the Son of the eternal God chose to be born for love of us. \nA saint once said that those who love Jesus Christ most ought to kneel at the feet of the Holy Child and\, in spirit\, perform for him the same service as the beasts in the stable at Bethlehem who warmed him with their breath. We should warm him with our sighs of love. \n  \nAffections and Prayers\n O tiny Infant! I would not be so bold as to lie at your feet\, except that you yourself have invited me to come near. My sins have caused you to cry so many tears while in your stable at Bethlehem. But since you have come to earth to forgive repentant sinners\, please forgive me\, also. I regret with all my heart having ignored you so often. \nYou give so many great graces to everyone on this holy night. Bring peace to my soul and to the world. The one gift I ask this Christmas is the grace to love you forever with my whole heart. Inflame me\, Lord\, with your love! \nI do love you\, O God\, who has become a mere child for me. Never let me stop loving you. \nMary\, my mother\, God will do all things you ask in prayer. Pray to Jesus for me.
URL:https://ignite-canada.ca/events/christmas-novena-december-24/
CATEGORIES:Christmas Novena
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221223
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221224
DTSTAMP:20260521T035253
CREATED:20221209T185340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221209T185340Z
UID:4077-1671753600-1671839999@ignite-canada.ca
SUMMARY:Christmas Novena - December 23
DESCRIPTION:Christmas Novena: DECEMBER 23\nThe sojourn of the Infant Jesus in Egypt and Nazareth. \nOur blessed Redeemer spent his infancy in Egypt\, living there for seven years in poverty and contempt. Joseph and Mary were unknown there\, with neither relatives nor friends. And they could scarcely earn enough to get by through the labour of their hands. Their cottage was poor\, their bed was poor\, and their food was poor. In this humble hut\, Mary weaned Jesus. At first she fed him from her breast. Later on\, she took a little bread soaked in water and placed it in his mouth. It was in that cottage that she made his first little garment\, taking off his swaddling clothes and dressing him in regular ones. In that cottage\, the child Jesus took his first steps\, although he kept faltering and toppling many times\, just as other children do. There\, also\, he uttered his first words\, but with hesitation. \nImagine what God has reduced himself to for love of us! God\, stumbling and falling as he walked! God\, stammering while he spoke! \nThe life Jesus led at the house in Nazareth after his return from Egypt was much the same: poor and humiliating. Until age thirty\, he was a simple shop boy\, obeying Joseph and Mary. And he was obedient to them (Luke 2:51).Jesus went to fetch water; Jesus opened and closed the shop; Jesus swept the house; he gathered wood for the fire\, and worked all day helping Joseph. \nImagine God living as a boy! God sweeping the floor! God sweating as he planed a piece of wood! And who was he? The all-powerful God\, who with a simple nod created the whole universe\, and who could destroy it just as easily if he wished! Should not the mere thought of this move our hearts to love him? \nHow inspiring it must have been to watch the devotion with which Jesus said his prayers\, the patience with which he laboured\, the haste in which he obeyed\, the moderation he used in eating\, and the kindness and charity with which he spoke and interacted with others! Every word\, every action of Jesus was so virtuous that it filled everyone around him with love for God—but especially Mary and Joseph\, who were constantly with him! \n  \nAffections and Prayers \nO Jesus\, my Saviour! I realize that you\, who are my God\, lived for many years unknown and looked down upon in poverty because of your love for me. How\, then\, can I desire the pleasures\, honours\, and riches of the world? Although they are not bad things\, I renounce them all\, and I want to be your companion here on earth—poor like you\, humble like you\, and despised like you. Then I hope to one day enjoy your company in heaven. After all\, what can the kingdoms or the treasures of earth amount to? My Jesus\, you will be my only treasure\, my only Good. \nI greatly regret the many times in the past that I have disregarded your friendship while satisfying my own desires. Now I repent with all my heart. From now on\, I would be willing to die a thousand times over rather than destroy my relationship with you. My God\, I want to offend you no more. I want to love you always. Help me be faithful to you for the rest of my life. \nSweet Mary! You are the refuge of sinners. You are my hope.
URL:https://ignite-canada.ca/events/christmas-novena-december-23/
CATEGORIES:Christmas Novena
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221222
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221223
DTSTAMP:20260521T035253
CREATED:20221209T185133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221209T185752Z
UID:4073-1671667200-1671753599@ignite-canada.ca
SUMMARY:Christmas Novena - December 22
DESCRIPTION:Christmas Novena: DECEMBER 22\nThe journey of the Infant Jesus to Egypt. \nThe Son of God came from heaven to save humanity. But no sooner was he born\, than they began to persecute him\, even unto death. Herod\, afraid that this Infant would take away his kingdom\, tried to put the child to death. So in a dream\, an angel advised Saint Joseph to take Jesus and his mother to Egypt. Informing Mary\, Joseph promptly obeyed. He took along with him the tools of his trade that he had available\, to use in providing a livelihood for himself and his poor family while in Egypt. For her part\, Mary packed a small bag of clothes for the holy Infant. Then\, drawing near the crib with tears\, she said to her sleeping child\, “O my son and my God\, you have come down from heaven to save humanity\, yet hardly after you are born they already seek to take away your life.” \nThat very night\, still crying\, she took the baby Jesus\, and she and Joseph set off on their journey. \nThink about how much these lonely pilgrims must have suffered while making such a long journey\, deprived of every comfort. The infant was not yet able to walk\, so Mary and Joseph had to take turns carrying him in their arms. During the journey through the desert of Egypt\, their only bed at night was the bare earth in the open air. The Infant wept in the cold\, and Joseph and Mary also wept out of compassion for him. Who would not weep\, after all\, seeing the Son of God\, poor and persecuted\, wandering about on the earth so that he would not be killed by his enemies? \n  \nAffections and Prayers\nO dearest infant Jesus\, I hear you cry. And you ought to cry\, being neglected by your very own creatures whom you love so much! \nO my God\, I have also neglected you and sinned against you. But now I resolve to love you even more than I love myself. And there can be no sorrow greater than that which I suffer\, recalling how I have ignored you\, my greatest Good. Please forgive me\, my Jesus\, and allow me to carry you in my heart during the rest of my life’s journey\, so that I may enter eternity with you as an essential part of my life. \nI have so often turned away from you through sin. From now on I will love you above all other things. I repent of all the ways I have ever ignored or offended you by hurting someone else. \nMy beloved Lord\, I will never ignore you again. Give me strength to resist temptations. Do not allow me to turn from you. I would rather die than do something that offends you or my neighbour. \nO Mary\, my hope\, help me to live always in response to God’s love.
URL:https://ignite-canada.ca/events/christmas-novena-december-22/
CATEGORIES:Christmas Novena
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221221
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221222
DTSTAMP:20260521T035253
CREATED:20221209T184923Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221209T185945Z
UID:4069-1671580800-1671667199@ignite-canada.ca
SUMMARY:Christmas Novena - December 21
DESCRIPTION:Christmas Novena: DECEMBER 21\nThe mercy of God in coming from heaven to save us by his death. \nSaint Paul says the goodness and loving kindness of God our Saviour appeared (Titus 3:4). It was then\, when the Son of God made man appeared on earth\, that we saw how great the goodness of God is toward us. Saint Bernard wrote that the power of God first appeared through the creation of the world\, and sustaining the world has shown God’s wisdom. But God’s mercy appeared to an even greater degree when God took human flesh to save lost humanity by his sufferings and death. And what greater mercy could the Son of God have shown us than to take upon himself the pains we have deserved? \nImagine him as a newborn infant\, wrapped in swaddling clothes in a manger\, unable to move or feed himself. Just to survive\, he relied on Mary to feed him with a little milk. Imagine him many years later\, in the judgment hall before Pilate\, bound to a column by ropes from which he could not loosen himself\, and scourged from head to foot. Imagine him on the journey to Calvary\, falling down as he went along the road\, from weakness\, and from the weight of the cross that he carried. Finally\, imagine him nailed to that infamous tree upon which he finished his life\, in agony and suffering. \nJesus Christ wished to gain all the endearments of our hearts by his love for us\, and therefore he would not send an angel to redeem us\, but came himself\, to save us by his passion and Resurrection. If an angel had been our redeemer we would have a divided heart—loving God as our creator and the angel as our redeemer. But because God\, who is our Creator\, wants our whole heart\, he chose to also be our Redeemer. \n  \nAffections and Prayers\nO my Redeemer\, where would I now be if you had not shown me so much patience\, but instead had condemned me to death while I was still in sin? Since you have waited for me\, O Jesus\, forgive me now and quickly\, before death surprises me while I am still guilty of so many offenses against you. I regret\, O my greatest Good\, having ignored your Word and your commands. I feel like I could die of shame over my sins. But I also know that you cannot ever forsake anyone who seeks you. If I have failed you in any serious way in my life\, I resolve from now on to seek only you\, and to love only you. \nYes\, dear God\, I love you above all things. I love you more than I love myself. Help me\, Lord\, to love you always for the rest of my entire life. I ask for nothing more\, and I trust that you will grant it. \nMary\, my hope\, please pray for me; for if you do\, I am certain to receive God’s grace. \n 
URL:https://ignite-canada.ca/events/christmas-novena-december-21/
CATEGORIES:Christmas Novena
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221220
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221221
DTSTAMP:20260521T035253
CREATED:20221209T184701Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221209T184701Z
UID:4064-1671494400-1671580799@ignite-canada.ca
SUMMARY:Christmas Novena - December 20
DESCRIPTION:Christmas Novena: DECEMBER 20\nThe life of sorrow which Jesus lived\, even from his birth. \nJesus could have saved us without suffering and without dying. But he willingly chose a life full of tribulations to show how much he loved us. The prophet Isaiah called him the man of sorrows (Isaiah 53:3) because the life of Christ was to be full of woe. His passion did not begin at the time of his death\, but from the beginning of his life. \nImagine Jesus\, as soon as he was born\, lying in a stable\, where everything caused distress for him. His sight was troubled because he could see nothing in that cave but dark\, rough walls. His sense of smell was haunted by the stench of dung from the animals lying nearby. His skin was irritated by the itchy straw that served as his bed. Soon after birth\, he was forced to flee to Egypt\, where he lived several years of his childhood\, poor\, and despised as a foreigner. The life he led afterward in Nazareth was not much better. Then consider how his life ended in Jerusalem\, dying in anguish on a cross. \nSo the life of Jesus was one of continual anxiety—even worse than that\, because he had constantly before his eyes all the sadness that would be his on the day of his death. One day a nun\, complaining before the crucifix\, said to him\, “O Lord\, you remained on the cross for three hours\, but I have suffered my pain for several years.” Jesus answered her\, “What you have said shows how unaware you are. I suffered even from my mother’s womb all the pains of my life and death.” But because Jesus voluntarily chose those afflictions\, they did not hurt him as much as did the sight of our sins and our ingratitude for his great love. One particular saint could never stop lamenting over the offenses she committed against God. Her confessor said to her\, “Cease crying. God has already forgiven you.” But she replied\, “How can I cease crying when I know that my sins kept Jesus in a state of agony all his life?” \n  \nAffections and Prayers \nO my sweet Love\, did my sins keep you in a state of agony during all of your earthly life? Then\, tell me what I can do so that you will forgive me\, for I will leave nothing undone. I regret all the offenses I have ever committed against you\, O my greatest Good. I repent\, and I love you more than I love myself. I feel a great desire to love you. You have given me this desire\, so now give me the strength to love you even more intensely. It is only just that I\, who have offended you so much\, should also love you so much. Remind me constantly of the love you have for me\, so that my soul may always burn with love for you\, and so that I may think of you alone\, desire you alone\, and strive to please you alone. \nO God of Love\, I was once a slave to this world. But now I give myself entirely to you. Accept me in your mercy\, and from this day forward bind me with your love\, O Jesus. I will love you while I live\, and in loving you\, I will die. \nO Mary\, my mother and my hope\, help me to love Jesus. This alone is the favour I desire and ask from you.
URL:https://ignite-canada.ca/events/christmas-novena-december-20/
CATEGORIES:Christmas Novena
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221219
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221220
DTSTAMP:20260521T035253
CREATED:20221209T184401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221209T185934Z
UID:4059-1671408000-1671494399@ignite-canada.ca
SUMMARY:Christmas Novena - December 19
DESCRIPTION:Christmas Novena: DECEMBER 19\nThe life of humility which Jesus lived\, even from his infancy. \nAll the clues that the angels gave the shepherds to help them find the Saviour\, who had just been born\, were marks of humility:This will be a sign for you: you will find a child wrapped in bands of cloth and lying in a manger (Luke 2:12).This is how you will find the newborn Messiah\, the angel said. You will find him as an infant\, wrapped in poor ragged clothes\, in a stable\, lying on straw in a manger for animals. That is how the King of Heaven\, the Son of God\, was born\, because he came to destroy the pride that had been the cause of humanity’s spiritual ruin. \nThe prophets foretold that our Redeemer would be treated as the most wretched person on earth\, and that he would be overwhelmed with insults. How much ridicule Jesus had to tolerate because of us! He was treated as a drunkard\, as a magician\, as a blasphemer\, and a heretic. Think of how many insults he had to endure during his passion. He was abandoned by his own disciples. One of them even sold him for thirty pieces of silver\, and another denied having ever known him. He was led through the streets bound like a criminal\, scourged like a slave\, treated like a madman\, and mocked as a bogus king. He was struck\, spit upon in the face\, and finally he was put to death on a cross\, suspended between two thieves. One would think that he had been the greatest lawbreaker the world had ever seen. \nSaint Bernard commented that the noblest of all men\, Jesus Christ\, was treated like the most depraved person of all. “But\, my Jesus\,” he adds\, “the more degraded you are\, the more dear you are to me.” The more humbled and despised he appears\, the more esteemed and worthy of our love he becomes. \n  \nAffections and Prayers \nO sweet Saviour\, you have embraced so much disgrace for love of me\, and yet I cannot bear a word of insult without immediately thinking of revenge—I\, who often deserve to be trampled underfoot by all those whom I have harmed. I am ashamed of appearing before you\, such an arrogant sinner that I am. O Lord\, do not drive me from your presence\, as I deserve. You have promised that you cannot condemn a heart that repents and humbles itself. I regret all the offences I have ever committed against you or against my neighbour. Forgive me\, Jesus\, for I will not offend you or anyone else ever again. You have put up with so many wounds for my sake. For your sake\, I will bear all the difficulties that may come my way. \nI love you\, my Jesus; you who endured such evil for my sake. I love you\, my Good\, above every other good. Give me your help\, that I may always love you and that I may endure every trial for love of you. \nO Mary\, recommend me to your son. Pray to Jesus for me.
URL:https://ignite-canada.ca/events/christmas-novena-december-19/
CATEGORIES:Christmas Novena
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221218T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221218T190000
DTSTAMP:20260521T035253
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UID:3964-1671377400-1671390000@ignite-canada.ca
SUMMARY:Winter Street Patrol - December 18
DESCRIPTION:Winter Street Patrol is a program of St. Patrick’s Parish and Ignite Young Adult Ministry where groups walk the streets of downtown Toronto delivering lunch bags\, hot beverages\, clothing\, hot soup\, and hygiene supplies and company to our brothers and sisters who are living on the streets\, and/or experiencing life challenges from day to day. \nWinter Street Patrol runs roughly every second week.  Please see the registration information below to see the next available date. \nParticipants bring a backpack with 8-10 sandwiches. We will assemble them into lunch bags on site with other supplies – You provide the sandwiches only.   \nPlease come prepared with a backpack and your individually wrapped sandwiches. Be sure to dress according to the weather conditions. \n  \nWhen and Where to meet\n \nVolunteers are asked to gather in the hall (139 McCaul Street) by 3:30pm. Following an introduction to our night and gathering prayer\, the group will leave from our start point.  At the conclusion of the evening (up until 7pm)\, volunteers can leave from where they are enroute. \nPRE-REGISTRATION is REQUIRED!\n\nRegistration is required to allow for proper planning\nRegistration is closed when the group reaches the maximum number of participants (15-20 people)\nIf your desired date is not listed\, then we have reached our capacity for the coming Sunday.\n\nPlease note:  There may be times when we will have food donations provided for distribution.  We will let volunteers know that as soon as we can.  Otherwise\, please plan to participate with your own donation of sandwiches. \nTO REGISTER FOR THIS DATE \nor ONE OF THE DATES\, \nvisit:   https://bit.ly/WinterStreetPatrol-Registration
URL:https://ignite-canada.ca/events/wsp-dec18/
LOCATION:St. Patrick’s Church HALL\, 139 McCaul Street\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5T1W3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Winter Street Patrol
ORGANIZER;CN="Winter Street Patrol":MAILTO:winterstreetpatrol@stpatrickstoronto.ca
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221218
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221219
DTSTAMP:20260521T035253
CREATED:20221209T184149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221209T184158Z
UID:4053-1671321600-1671407999@ignite-canada.ca
SUMMARY:Christmas Novena - December 18
DESCRIPTION:Christmas Novena: DECEMBER 18\nThe life of poverty which Jesus lived\, even from his birth. \n  \nGod planned that when his Son was to be born on earth an edict would be promulgated by the emperor\, obliging the head of every household to go to the place of his birth and register. And so\, Joseph had to go with his wife to Bethlehem\, to enrol according to the decree of Caesar. While there\, Mary’s time of delivery arrived. Because she had been driven from all the other houses and even from the common shelter for poor people\, she ended up spending the night in a cave\, and there gave birth to the King of Heaven. It is true that Jesus would have been just as poor if he had been born in Nazareth. But at least there he would have had a dry room\, a little fire\, warm clothes\, and a comfortable cradle. But no\, he chose to be born in a cold cavern without a fire to warm him. He chose to have the livestock’s manger for his cradle\, and a little prickly straw for his bedding\, in order that he might experience what poor people have to experience.  \nLet us enter that cave in Bethlehem\, but let us enter with faith. If we go without faith we will see nothing but a poor infant\, who moves us to compassion by seeing him so beautiful\, but shivering with cold and crying from the itchiness of the straw on which he lies. But if we enter with faith\, we will believe that this child is the Son of God\, who loved us so much that he came down to earth and endured so much to pay for our sins. How could we not thank him and love him? \nAffections and Prayers\n O sweet infant\, how can I be so ungrateful to you and offend you so often\, knowing how much you have done for me? But the tears you cried\, and the poverty you chose to endure out of love for me\, give me hope in the forgiveness of all the sins that I have committed. I regret\, my Jesus\, that I have turned my back on you and on my sisters and brothers so often. I love you above all other things. You are my God and my all! From this day forward\, you will be my only treasure and my only good. With Saint Ignatius of Loyola\, I will say\, “Give me your love\, give me your grace\, and I will be rich.” I wish for and I desire nothing else. You alone are sufficient for me\, my Jesus\, my life\, my love. \nO Mary\, so close to Jesus\, help me to be grateful for the gift of faith in your son.
URL:https://ignite-canada.ca/events/christmas-novena-december-18/
CATEGORIES:Christmas Novena
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221217
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221218
DTSTAMP:20260521T035253
CREATED:20221209T183655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221209T185924Z
UID:4048-1671235200-1671321599@ignite-canada.ca
SUMMARY:Christmas Novena - December 17
DESCRIPTION:CHRISTMAS NOVENA – DECEMBER 17\nThe love of God in being born as an infant. \nThe Son of God\, in becoming human for our sake\, might have appeared in the world at the age of a grown man\, the way Adam appeared when he was created. But since children usually attract greater love to themselves from those who take care of them\, Jesus chose to appear on earth as an infant; and as the poorest and most miserable infant ever born. \nSaint Peter Chrysologous wrote: “Our God chose to be born this way because he wanted to be loved.” The prophet Isaiah had already predicted that the Son of God was to be born an infant and give himself entirely to us through the love he bore for us:  A child is born to us\, a son is given to us (Isaiah 9:6a). \nO my Jesus\, almighty and true God\, what else could possibly have attracted you to come from heaven and be born in a cave\, if not your love for us? \nThat convinced you to leave the lap of your Father and lay yourself down in a manger? \nWhat drew you down from your throne above the stars to stretch yourself out on a little pile of straw? \nWhat\, from the midst of the nine choirs of angels\, has placed you between these sheep and oxen? \n  \nYou inflame the seraphim with holy fire\, yet look\, you tremble from the cold in this stable! You give the sun\, the stars\, and the planets their paths of movement\, yet now you cannot move at all without being carried in someone’s arms! \nYou provide food for all creatures\, and yet now you depend on a little milk to sustain your life. You are the delight of heaven\, and yet how is it that I now hear you whimper and cry? Tell me\, who has reduced you to such lowliness? “Who has done this? Love has done it\,” says Saint Bernard. Yes\, the love that you have for us has done it. \n  \nAffections and Prayers\n O dearest Infant\, tell me what you came on earth to do. Tell me whom you are seeking. Ah\, yes\, I now understand…you have come to die for me\, a lost sheep\, in order that I may no more hide from you\, but love you. O Jesus\, my treasure\, my life\, my love\, my all\, if I do not love you\, then whom shall I love? Where can I find a mother or father\, a friend\, or a spouse more loving than you? And who has ever loved me more than you have? I am sorry that I have lived so many years in this world and yet still love you so little\, even having offended you and sometimes forgotten you. \nForgive me\, O my beloved Redeemer\, for I regret that I have ever treated you so badly. I am sorry with all my heart. Forgive me\, and give me your grace so that I may never again separate myself from you\, and so that I may love you constantly for the rest of my life. O my love\, I give myself to you entirely. Accept me\, Lord\, and do not reject me\, even though I might deserve it. \nO Mary\, you are my advocate. You always obtain whatever you ask from your son. Beg him to forgive me\, and to help me persevere until death.
URL:https://ignite-canada.ca/events/christmas-novena-december-17/
CATEGORIES:Christmas Novena
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