Happy New Year! Would you please help us spread the word about Faith Connections’ coming events for young adults aged 18-39? Here are our short bulletin-style announcements:
THEOLOGY ON TAP EAST – New Evangelization: Pope Francis Style
Thursday, January 22, 2015 — 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.
The Bear Pub, 1294 Kingston Rd, Pickering
Faith Connections, The Office of Catholic Youth, and your local parishes invite young adults (19-39) to join us for an evening of thought-provoking theological discussion in a relaxed setting, with special guests: Cheridan Sanders & Sebastian Gomes from Salt & Light Catholic Media. Cheridan and Sebastian will speak about Pope Francis’ style of evangelizing “go and make a mess” and will dissect important themes from his apostolic exhortation: “Evangelii Gaudium – The Gospel of Joy.” Munchies provided, cash bar, come and bring a friend! RSVP appreciated. For more information, contact us at 416-599-7676, youth@ocytoronto.org or visit www.ocytoronto.org or www.faithconnections.ca.
Faith Connections’ THEOLOGY ON TAP: Ask the Bishop
Monday, January 26, 2015 — 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Duke of York Pub, 39 Prince Arthur Ave, Toronto
Faith Connections invites young adults (19-39) to join us for an evening of thought-provoking theological discussion in a comfortable and relaxed setting, with special guest: Bishop Wayne Kirkpatrick, who will give you an opportunity to ask any questions you have about our faith. Munchies provided, cash bar, come and bring a friend! For more information call John-Paul Markides at 416-467-2645 or visit www.faithconnections.ca — a ministry of Fontbonne Ministries, Sisters of St. Joseph, Toronto.
Lenten Listening: A Busy Person’s Retreat
Beginning Ash Wednesday, February 18, 2015 — 6:30 p.m.
Regis College, 100 Wellesley St, Toronto
Faith Connections, Regis College, and the Toronto Area Vocation Directors Association invite young adults (18-39) from different areas of the Archdiocese of Toronto to experience the gift of Spiritual Accompaniment this Lent! The retreat will begin and end with a group gathering. In the six weeks between, you will be invited to spend 15 minutes a day in prayer and meet with a spiritual companion in your area 3 times for 1 hour. Cost: $25. Register by February 9. Call John-Paul Markides at 416-467-2645 or e-mail faithconnections@csj-to.ca
PRINTABLE POSTERS (PDF)
Lenten Listening Retreat poster
If you need to edit our announcements for space, please retain the note that our events are specifically intended for “young adults (18-39).” We would also appreciate it if you could retain the information that the event is hosted by Faith Connections (a ministry of Fontbonne Ministries, Sisters of St. Joseph of Toronto.) Thank you for helping us get the word out!