Ministry With Maturing Adults

With a focus on nurturing our spirituality in body, mind and spirit in the second half of life and finding meaning and purpose in our daily life, always with a spirit of gratitude and practicing welcoming and hospitality to those we encounter each day in our families, communities and beyond. 

We hope to provide you with helpful and relevant information from our own presentations and our partners in the community while meeting and enjoying our Tuesday morning gatherings, usually twice monthly! There is no need to pre-register for these events. Just come and you will be warmly welcomed! And feel free to invite a friend! If you would like more information, email: mma@st-bonaventure.ca

The Four Seasons of Reconciliation – Tuesday, June 9, 10:00 AM–11:30 AM Location: Main Hall

Presenter: Céline Massaroni – President of the Catholic Women’s League (CWL) & Course participant

The Four Seasons of Reconciliation is based on a course developed through research by the First Nations University of Canada in Regina, in collaboration with the Royal Bank of Canada.

This program offers foundational knowledge about the relationship between Canada and Indigenous Peoples, as well as the work of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada (TRC). It encourages a renewed relationship through transformative learning about the history, strengths, and injustices experienced by First Nations Peoples.

Céline Massaroni, long-time member of St. Bonaventure Parish, has had many careers: registered nurse, schoolteacher, law clerk, public relations and community affairs coordinator, event coordinator and Human Rights administrator with the Law Society of Ontario. Since her retirement (a word she totally dislikes, preferring the word transition from the crucial time in a person’s life), she has been busier than ever. She tutors French several times a week, has performed in several community theatre productions, is a long-time member of the church music ministry and presently, her responsibilities as CWL president keep her very active. However, what she values the most are her wonderful friends in the St. Bonaventure community and her most joyful and truest calling is as a mother and grandmother to her beautiful family.

Come and deepen your understanding of this important part of Canada’s history.

Private Guided Garden Tour – Toronto Botanical Garden Tuesday, June 23, 10:00 AM–11:30 AM

Join us for a beautiful, guided tour of the Toronto Botanical Garden! Cost: $10 per person (guide fee) All are welcome!

Meeting Details: Gather in the courtyard after the 9:00am Mass. We will walk together to the Toronto Botanical Garden. Meet our guides outside the main building: George and Kathy Dembroski Centre for Horticulture. Participants will be divided into small groups (approx. 15 per guide)

What to Expect: Tours run rain or shine, except in severe weather. Some areas are uneven terrain, steps, slopes. Frequent stops, including shaded areas when possible. A lovely outdoor experience – please come prepared!

What to Bring: Comfortable walking shoes. Weather-appropriate clothing. Water. Sun protection (hat, sunscreen)

Accessibility: If you have any accessibility needs, please let us know when registering so we can better support you.

Registration: To reserve your spot, email: mma@st-bonaventure.ca

We look forward to learning together and enjoying the beauty of the garden next door!