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Canadian Bishops Release Pastoral Letter on Use of Social MediaThe Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops Episcopal Commission for Justice and Peace has released a Pastoral Letter on the use of social media entitled: “Let Your Speech Always Be Gracious.” The release of the letter on January 24...Posted: Jan-25-2024 -
January 28, 2024 (Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time)World Day of the Sick: February 11 Jesus’ ministry to the sick is central to the life of the Church. On Sunday, February 11th, the memorial of Our Lady of Lourdes highlights the healing ministry of the Church. The...Posted: Jan-25-2024 -
Celebration of World Day for Consecrated Life – February 3Each year, the Church commemorates World Day for Consecrated Life by pausing and thanking the Lord for the wonderful vocation to Consecrated life, by fostering a greater awareness of and deeper appreciation for all those women and men who are...Posted: Jan-21-2024 -
Sunday of the Word of GodThe “Sunday of the Word of God” is observed on the Third Sunday in Ordinary Time and was established by the Holy Father on September 30, 2019, through his Motu propio Apostolic Letter, “Aperuit illis&rdquo...Posted: Jan-21-2024 -
Catholic Charities Award and Scholarship Applications Now OpenCatholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Toronto (CCAT) are now accepting applications for a full array of scholarships and nominations for their Community Service Awards. Last year, 5 new scholarships were developed to support learners from diverse backgrounds and capacities...Posted: Jan-19-2024 -
Celebrate Vocations: 34th Annual Ordinandi DinnerWe are pleased to announce that the 34th annual Ordinandi Dinner hosted by St. Augustine's Seminary and the six Serra Clubs in the Archdiocese of Toronto will again be held in person on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at the...Posted: Jan-18-2024 -
January 21, 2024 (3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time)The Sunday of the Word of God --January 21, 2024 In September 2019, Pope Francis issued an Apostolic Letter instituting the Sunday of the Word of God. “The Third Sunday in Ordinary Time is to be devoted to...Posted: Jan-17-2024 -
Archbishop Leo Meets with Bishops; Makes Several Visits Throughout the ArchdioceseMeeting with Bishops The Most Reverend Francis Leo, Metropolitan Archbishop of Toronto, along with several other clergy from the Archdiocese had the opportunity to meet with Bishop Andriy Peshko, the Ukrainian Orthodox Bishop of the Eastern Eparchy as well as...Posted: Jan-16-2024 -
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity January 18-25The Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) have provided the following information and resources regarding the upcoming Week of Prayer for Christian Unity: The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity [WPCU] is an annual global ecumenical celebration (traditionally...Posted: Jan-15-2024 -
Ministry with Maturing Adults Upcoming EventsMinistry with Maturing Adults (MMA) at St. Mary’s Parish 65 Amelia Street, Barrie, Ontario We believe adults continue to grow into the fullness of Christian life. This ministry reaches out to the entire parish community including regular...Sep-01-2024 to Sep-01-2025 -
St. Mary's Classic Movies!Welcome to Classic Movies at St. Mary’s Parish – a great chance to see some wonderful classic films on the big screen. Tuesdays at 2:00pm. Films are all considered for General Audience with snacks included (free will...Sep-01-2024 to Sep-01-2025 -
January 14, 2024Second Sunday in Ordinary Time If you or a family member is sick please let us know and we shall add their name to our prayer list which is posted in the gathering space of the church. We remember in...Posted: Jan-11-2024 -
Epiphany of the Lord (January 7, 2024)With best wishes for the coming year As we celebrate the Epiphany of the Lord, we reflect with gratitude and have so much to be thankful for in St. Mary’s Parish...Posted: Jan-04-2024 -
The Feast of the Holy Family --December 31, 2023New Years Mass Schedule Feast of the Holy Family Saturday, December 30th 5:00 p.m. Sunday, December 31st 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m. Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God Sunday, December...Posted: Dec-27-2023 -
Fourth Sunday in Advent and Christmas EveMy Fellow Parishioners, With Christmas we celebrate Emmanuel - the reality that God comes to us! God has come to us in History – over 2023 years ago in Bethlehem, God will come to us again – in Majesty and Glory...Posted: Dec-19-2023 -
December 17, 2023Christmas Eve –Sunday, December 24 5:00 p.m., 7:00 p.m., 9:00 p.m., and 12:00 Midnight Christmas Day – Monday, December 25 10:00 a.m. (this Mass will also be...Posted: Dec-12-2023 -
Archdiocese of Toronto Allocates over $2.7 Million to Support Eight Indigenous Healing & Reconciliation ProjectsOn this National Day of Prayer in Solidarity with Indigenous Peoples, the Archdiocese of Toronto announced the allocation of more than $2.7 million to fund 8 different projects that will assist in the healing and reconciliation journey with First...Posted: Dec-12-2023 -
Radio Maria Canada’s “A Celestial Night” GalaLast month, the Most Rev. Francis Leo, Archbishop of Toronto, had the opportunity to attend Radio Maria Canada’s “A Celestial Night” dinner at Venu Event Space in Vaughan, Ont. The event, a fundraiser for the 24...Posted: Dec-08-2023 -
Canadian Bishops Oppose Euthanasia in Catholic Health FacilitiesThe Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) have issued a statement on the non-permissibility of euthanasia and assisted suicide within Canadian health organizations with a Catholic identity. Issued on November 30, the statement highlights the fact that, "despite...Posted: Nov-30-2023 -
Canadian Bishops Issue “Praedica Verbum” on the Evangelization of Young PeopleOn Sunday November 26, 2023, on the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe, and World Youth Day, the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB), with the approval of the Permanent Council, published Praedica Verbum: ...Posted: Nov-26-2023
