08 Sunday, October 3, 2010 Page 4 Worldwide Marriage Encounter Married couples: You deserve a weekend to celebrate being together; to rediscover each other and focus on ways to make your relationship even better. A Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend offers this opportunity. Consider giving each other or another couple that you know the gift of a weekend away from daily pressures; time to be with each other and with God on a Marriage Encounter Weekend. Upcoming Weekend Date: October 22-24, 2010 For further information or registration please contact: Cora & Mike Bryce (905-896-2958) or cora-mikebryce@sympatico.ca. Ministers of Care Training Minister of Care Training and Formation Program is designed to prepare lay persons to become involved in various caring ministries in the parish such as Ministry with the Sick, feeding the poor, social justice committee, bereavement, etc. This training will be held at St. Francis Xavier Parish, Mississauga on the following Saturdays, October 23, 30, November 6, 13, 20, 27, 2010 from 9:30am-3:00pm. Registration fee is $25.00. For further information contact Sally Amaral at (416) 721-3741. EXCITING NEW RETREAT WEEKEND: A.C.T.S. (Adoration, Community, Theology, Service) at Queen of Apostles Renewal Centre, Mississauga. WOMEN’S ACTS: OCTOBER 21-24 Marriage Preparation Classes at St. John Fisher Church located at 300 Balmoral Drive, Brampton are having Marriage Preparation classes on Wednesday, Nov. 3rd, 10th, 17th and 24th, 2010 in the Parish Hall at 7:30 p.m. Please come to the rectory to register, Mon. to Fri. between 9:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Saint André of Montreal Throughout his life, Brother André Bessette touched the lives of millions. Today, more than 70 years after his death, he has become an inspiration to countless more from around the world. th On October 17 , the founder of Saint Joseph’s Oratory in Montreal will become Canada’s first male saint. Salt + Light invites you to celebrate the life of Brother André and discover what makes this great man – a saint. Call 1-888-302-7181 or visit www.saltandlighttv.org/brotherandre. New Beginnings: Widow/Widower Support Group: Looking for hope and guidance after the death of a spouse? In an informal setting we meet for seven weeks, where we share and learn from each other. Time: Friday Evenings: Oct. 15th to Nov. 26th at 7:30 p.m. Location: St. Margaret of Scotland, 222 Ridley Blvd, Toronto Ontario. Facilitator: Mary Muir; Enquiries Deacon James Shaughnessy 416-921-1163 ext 2246. This retreat is a powerful, experiential retreat for personal renewal. For further information please call 905-278-5229. Calling All Men A spot has been reserved for you on the second Canadian A.C.T.S. Retreat for Men on Oct. 28-31, at Queen of Apostles Renewal Centre, Mississauga. The Retreat is given by a group of lay men, under the direction of a Spiritual Advisor. The men share their life stories with their struggles and joys and the way they live their faith journeys as Catholic men in today’s society. You will have your own private bedroom and bathroom, home cooked meals and you are guaranteed one of the richest weekends of your life. A.C.T.S. stands for Adoration, Community, Theology and Service. For more information and for Registration forms call Richard Penny 905-459-6897. Holy Name of Mary College School, a university preparatory private Catholic school for girls (Gr. 5-12), is holding an Open House on Saturday, October 16th, from 10 am to 2 pm at 2241 Mississauga Road. All are invited to attend. More information can be found on www.InspireYourDaughter.com or call 905-891-1890. Retreat in Marylake Retreat Centre on Oct. 15-17, 2010 for men and women. Fr. Terry McKenna - Retreat Master Theme: Life in Grace Registration fee is $160.00 Please contact Teodora La Madrid-416-240-9249 or Vicky Divina 905-949-5038.