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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 -
Largest Ordination Class in the History of St. Augustine's SeminaryThe following is taken from the Fall/Winter edition of the St. Augustine's Seminary newsletter, In Deum. To read the full publication, please click here. If there was ever an inspirational story about the joy of the priestly...Posted: Dec-06-2023 -
Altar Server Awards 2023For 36 years, the Greater Toronto Area Serra Clubs have been recognizing the service and achievements of altar servers from parishes across the Archdiocese of Toronto through the annual Bishop’s Altar Server Awards for Service. Each year, local...Posted: Nov-28-2023 -
Helping Children Grow Closer to GodAnna Boyagoda, Director of the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd for the Archdiocese of Toronto, answers a few of the most common questions about the CGS ministry. 1. What is the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd? The Catechesis of the...Posted: Nov-23-2023 -
November 19, 2023 (33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time)Shepherd’s Trust Collection Today. If you are intending on responding on a future weekend, please put your marked donation envelope in a regular collection. Thank you for your support! Praying for the Sick and Faithful Departed...Posted: Nov-17-2023 -
A Life of ServiceIn light of the annual Shepherds' Trust collection for retired priests taking place this weekend (Nov. 18/19), here's a look at Msgr. James Hannah's journey in service to the Church. Msgr. James Hannah knows the...Posted: Nov-15-2023 -
Red Wednesday: For Persecuted Christians WorldwideFor almost ten years now, Red Wednesday has been a must-attend international event for a growing number of Christians around the world. "Not only do our national offices raise awareness among Catholics, as well as the benefactors and friends...Posted: Nov-10-2023 -
Musical Film: Journey to BethlehemA young woman carrying an unimaginable responsibility. A young man torn between love and honour. A jealous king who will stop at nothing to keep his crown. JOURNEY TO BETHLEHEM — a live-action Christmas musical adventure for the...Posted: Nov-09-2023 -
32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time (November 12, 2023)SHEPHERD’S TRUST COLLECTION Next Weekend - November 18/19, 2023 The mission of The Shepherds’ Trust is to help ensure that elderly and disabled priests are provided with sufficient financial resources to lead a dignified life after many...Posted: Nov-09-2023 -
31st Sunday in Ordinary Time (November 5, 2023)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: Nov-02-2023 -
The 'Art of Accompaniment'November is the month of All Souls, an opportunity to remember and pray for our loved ones who have died. It is also an opportunity to reach out and accompany the bereaved families of our parish communities. Saulina (Sally) Amaral...Posted: Oct-30-2023 -
30th Sunday in Ordinary Time (October 29, 2023)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: Oct-26-2023 -
29th Sunday in Ordinary TimeToday is 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 are combined with offerings from other Catholics around the world and distributed...Posted: Oct-20-2023 -
Called to a Life of MissionWorld Mission Sunday is this upcoming Sunday, October 22. In light of this, Sr. Colette, a second year novice with the Franciscan Sisters of the Renewal, reflects on her time as a student missionary while at the Newman Centre at...Posted: Oct-19-2023 -
World Mission SundayWorld Mission Sunday is this upcoming Sunday, October 22. In light of this, Fr. Peter Turrone reflects on his time spent working as a missionary in the Gobi Desert – the largest desert in Asia. 1. What led you to...Posted: Oct-16-2023 -
The 28th Sunday in Ordinary time (October 15, 2023)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: Oct-12-2023 -
Reflecting on Finding Life During Difficult TimesThe below is an excerpt from Archdiocese of Toronto Deacon Robert Kinghorn’s book, The Church on the Street, chronicling his ministry for the poor, the ill, addicted, and homeless in one of the roughest parts of Toronto. In...Posted: Oct-06-2023 -
27th Sunday in Ordinary Time (8 October 2023)On behalf of our St. Vincent de Paul conference and the clients we serve, thank you to our parishioners for your very generous donations over the past few weeks. Your contributions for our annual collection totalled...Posted: Oct-05-2023
