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Strengthening the Marriage Bond through Service to OthersFrancis and Therese Baduria, members of Missionary Families of Christ, reflect on how their marriage has been enriched by their participation both in a lay movement and in parish life. 1. What is Missionary Families of Christ and what is...Posted: Jan-30-2025 -
4th Sunday in Ordinary TimeWe remember in pray those who have died recently including: Rita Roberts, Victor De Amicis, Frank De Amicis, and Carole MacAskill. Visiting the Hospital: if you or a family member are admitted to RVH please let them know you are...Posted: Jan-30-2025 -
3rd Sunday Ordinary TimeWe remember in prayer those who have died recently including: Victor DeAmicis, Francesco DeAmicis and Josie Ratusny. Visiting the Hospital: if you or a family member are admitted to RVH please let them know you are Catholic and call...Posted: Jan-23-2025 -
Parish Summer Camps in 2025Its been double digits into the negative for weather in recent days, so the idea of a sunny and warm day at your parish with the sound of kids running around outside or singing on the inside may feel like...Posted: Jan-23-2025 -
Finding Hope through HopeLineFr. Dr. Matthew M. Durham, D.Min is the Executive Director, Hospice Palliative Care & Community Development, Saint Elizabeth Foundation. Fr. Durham shares his insights on the ‘HopeLine’ created by the Archdiocese of Toronto and operated by Saint...Posted: Nov-01-2024 -
Around St. Mary's This Week (October 20, 2024)Today, there is a special collection for the Evangelization of the Nations, otherwise known as World Mission Sunday. This is a worldwide collection for the missionary church and it is our opportunity to assist at-need Catholic Communities globally. Offerings...Posted: Oct-23-2024 -
Thirsty Thursdays: Quench Your Thirst at the SourceThe desire of every human heart is for communion. And as we strive to fulfill this desire, often we are found wanting, until we go to the source: Jesus. With this in mind, in 2014, the Sisters of Life began...Posted: Oct-20-2024 -
Happy Thanksgiving!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 pray those who have died...Posted: Oct-09-2024 -
October 6, 2024 -- 27th Sunday in Ordinary TimeIn Appreciation We would like to thank our parishioners and our parish team for your continued support to our Ministry. It is through your generosity that we are able to continue to serve our struggling families in the St...Posted: Oct-04-2024 -
Around St. Mary's This Week (September 29, 2024).....Parish Breakfast - Today! The Knight of Columbus Council 1626, will be hosting a parish breakfast in the hall after the 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. Masses TODAY, Sunday, September 29th, 2024. Pancakes, sausages, maple syrup...Posted: Sep-27-2024 -
Truth and Reconciliation 2024: After the Silence - A Reflection for CatholicsJulia and Adam Kozak, a married couple actively involved in bridge-building and peacemaking with Indigenous and non-indigenous peoples, reflect on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Adam, a Lay Pastoral Associate and musician, was the National Project...Posted: Sep-25-2024 -
Everything You Need to Know About RENEW Toronto 2024“Those who hope in the Lord will run and not be weary” Isaiah 40:31 What is RENEW Toronto? RENEW Toronto is OCY’s largest annual gathering of young adults from the Archdiocese of Toronto and beyond...Posted: Sep-24-2024 -
Around St. Mary's This Week (September 22, 2024)Stewardship Sunday is today, September 22nd, 2024 - A steward is someone who receives God’s gifts gratefully, develops those gifts responsibly, shares those gifts lovingly in justice with others, and makes a return with interest to the Lord. ...Posted: Sep-20-2024 -
All about ELEVATE Training WeekendThe Sept. 21st and 22nd weekend of 2024 will be a busy one for the Office of Catholic Youth (OCY). For 10 years now, the OCY has rolled out two days of training to help adults (on Saturday) and teens...Posted: Sep-16-2024 -
Around St. Mary's This Week (September 15, 2024)The St. Vincent de Paul Annual Collection The Society of St Vincent de Paul will be having its annual collection this weekend, September 14/15. It is through your donations we are able to provide food for our clients and...Posted: Sep-12-2024 -
Around St. Mary's This Week (September 5, 2024)The St. Vincent de Paul Collection The Society of St Vincent de Paul will be having its annual collection next weekend, September 14/15. It is through your donations we are able to provide food for our clients and their...Posted: Sep-05-2024
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Around St. Mary's This Week (September 1, 2024)HOLY HOUR AND BENEDICTION Friday, September 6th, 2024 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Praying for the Sick: If you or a family member is sick...Posted: Aug-28-2024 -
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
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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
