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5 Tips in Riding the Back to School MomentumThe beginning of autumn evokes feelings of excitement, anticipation and new beginnings! There is a shift in the air. Can you feel it? A crispness in the air suggests the end of summer is just around the corner. It is...Posted: Aug-23-2024 -
Around St. Mary's This Week (August 25, 2024)Praying for the Sick and Faithful Departed 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...Posted: Aug-22-2024 -
Around St. Mary's This Week (18 August 2024)As the baptized we all share in the ministry of prayer. 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...Posted: Aug-15-2024 -
What's Happening at St. Mary's?Annual Mass for the Faithful Departed This year’s Annual Mass for the Faithful Departed will be celebrated by Most Rev. John A. Boissonneau on Wednesday, August 14 at 7:00 p.m. at St. Mary’s Cemetery...Posted: Aug-08-2024 -
Linda’s LegacyCountless cars cross the intersection of Leslie Street and Lawrence Avenue in Toronto’s North York every day. The intersection is like thousands of other intersections in Canada’s largest city. In one corner a gas station, in...Posted: Aug-05-2024 -
Local Salesian Sister to Profess First Vows this SummerSituated about 20-miles Southeast of the Delaware Water Gap, the popular American national recreation area on the Delaware River near the border of Pennsylvania and New Jersey, a Catholic summer camp called Camp Auxilium welcomes children as they arrive...Posted: Jul-24-2024 -
July 21, 2024 (16th Sunday in Ordinary Time)Praying for the Sick and Faithful Departed St. James reminds us of our calling to pray for those in need and for the sick. As the baptized we all share in the ministry of prayer. If you have a family...Posted: Jul-18-2024 -
July 14, 2024 - The 15th Sunday in Ordinary TimeThis weekend, we officially welcome Fr. Neil Pereira as Associate Pastor of the parish. You are invited to come and personally welcome our new Associate. The Catholic Women’s League will be serving cake and refreshments after...Posted: Jul-11-2024 -
July 7th, 2024 (14th Sunday in Ordinary Time)Next weekend, July13/14 we will have hospitality Sunday to welcome Father Neil Pereira, our Associate Pastor. Below is a biography for your information. Rev. Fr. Neil Pereira, 34, was born in Manama, Bahrain where he lived for only...Posted: Jul-09-2024 -
Radiating Christ to the World: Community of the sons and daughters of GodDiego Maratta is a retired permanent deacon of Toronto from St. Benedict Parish in Etobicoke. He is also a consecrated member of a lay monastic community, the “Community of the sons and daughters of God”. The community...Posted: Jul-02-2024 -
June 30th, 2024 (13th Sunday in Ordinary Time)Last weekend was a wonderful send off for Father Savio. I want to thank all those involved in preparing for and celebrating the weekend. A big thank you to the Catholic Women’s League members and all...Posted: Jun-27-2024 -
Totus Tuus Missionary Formation: In the Footsteps of the Canadian MartyrsThe following was written by James Cyfko, a seminarian at St. Augustine's Seminary in Toronto currently working as a summer student at the Office of Catholic Youth. Totus Tuus, which translates as “Totally Yours” in English, was...Posted: Jun-26-2024 -
June 23, 2024 (12th Sunday in Ordinary Time)Farewell Fr. Savio This weekend, is Fr. Savio Bruto da Costa’s last weekend here at St. Mary’s Parish. You are invited to come and personally offer your good wishes and thanks for his dedicated service to...Posted: Jun-20-2024 -
Recognizing the Shared Sacredness of Indigenous and Catholic Traditions and TeachingsJulia and Adam Kozak, a married couple actively involved in bridge-building and peacemaking with Indigenous and non-indigenous peoples, reflect on National Indigenous Peoples Day. Adam, a Lay Pastoral Associate and musician, was the National Project Manager for...Posted: Jun-20-2024 -
June 16, 2024 (11th Sunday in Ordinary Time)Farewell Fr. Savio Next weekend, June 22/23rd is Fr. Savio Bruto da Costa’s last weekend here at St. Mary’s Parish. You are invited to come and personally offer your good wishes and thanks for...Posted: Jun-13-2024
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June 2, 2024 (The Body and Blood of Christ)TODAY! Sunday, June 2nd after the noon Mass until 3:30 p.m. You’re invited to come out and enjoy fellowship and good food! The Knights of Columbus, Council 1626 will be serving hamburgers and hotdogs...Posted: May-30-2024 -
May 26, 2024 (Trinity Sunday)Next Sunday, June 2nd our Annual Parish Picnic Returns! You’re invited to our Parish Picnic to be held on the back lawn after the 12 noon Mass from 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m...Posted: May-23-2024 -
May 19, 2024 --Pentecost SundayToday, we are most happy to welcome Rev. Marko Bušić who will celebrate the 12 noon Mass. You may recall he was a seminarian here last year. Fr. Marko was one of five men ordained to the priesthood...Posted: May-21-2024 -
What Makes a Good Mother Good? — 10 CharacteristicsThis Mother’s Day weekend we have a special blog post from Dorothy Pilarski, the founder of CatholicMomsGroup.com, who offers this reflection on the 10 characteristics of motherhood as demonstrated by her own mom: My mom was outspoken...Posted: May-10-2024
