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From the GTA to Martyrs' Shrine: A Pilgrim's Journey
Totus Tuus Summer Camps are returning to 20 parishes throughout the archdiocese this month. The camps, geared toward youth ages 6-18, are facilitated by faithful young adult “missionaries” who receive several weeks of formation and training. It...
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14th Sunday in Ordinary Time (9 July 2023)
Welcome Fr. Savio This weekend, we invite you to share in hospitality Sunday to welcome Father Sávio, our Associate Pastor. The following is a biography for your information. Rev. Sávio António...
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13th Sunday in Ordinary Time (July 2, 2023)
Last weekend was a beautiful send off for Father Neyomal. I want to thank all those involved in preparing for and celebrating the day. Thank you to the Knights of Columbus including Al MacLeod, Bob Tinkess and Chris...
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Farewell Father Neyomal!
Farewell Fr. Neyomal
This weekend is Fr. Neyomal Silva’s last weekend here. You are invited to come and personally offer your good wishes and thanks for his dedicated service to our parish community, bid him farewell and...
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11th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Farewell Fr. Neyomal
Next weekend, June 24/25th is Fr. Neyomal Silva’s last weekend here. You are invited to come and personally offer your good wishes and thanks for his dedicated service to our parish community, bid...
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Recognizing Dignity on National Indigenous Peoples Day
Julia and Adam Kozak, a married couple 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 the Programs...
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Around St. Mary's This Week (11 June 2023)
Parish Feast Day Celebration!
On December 15, 1872, the new Catholic Church in Barrie was blessed by Archbishop John Joseph Lynch and dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Immaculate Heart of Mary. The Solemnity of the...
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Around St. Mary's This Week (4 June 2023)
Prayers 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...
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An Incredible Journey of Faith and Nursing
As National Nurses Month wraps up, nurse and author Margaret Price reflects on her life's journey guided by faith -- and all the opportunities the field of nursing opened up to her.
1. Through your involvement in helping to start...
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Around St. Mary's This Week (28 May 2023)
HOLY HOUR AND BENEDICTION
Friday, June 2nd from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Prayers for the Sick and Faithful Departed
If you or a family member is sick please let us know and we...
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Shining a Spotlight on the Ministry with Maturing Adults
The month of June is dedicated to Adult Faith Formation for the ministries of the Office of Formation for Discipleship. It is also Seniors’ Month in Ontario. This office is committed to help parishes support all adults to grow...
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Around St. Mary's This Week (21 May 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...
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Celebrating Nurses this National Nursing Week
The National Association of Catholic Nurses-Canada joined its international friends in honouring nurses at Nurses’ Week this year. We resumed in-person celebrations, inviting our members to host get-togethers for nurses in their parishes. This gave nurses...
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Around St. Mary's This Week (May 14, 2023)
A Thank you from Archbishop Francis Leo
“I write to you with immense gratitude for the outstanding welcoming and outpouring of goodness that was shown to me during the regional Mass at St. Mary’s. I am...
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Momentum Catholic Single Mothers
In 2015, Pope Francis wrote to a single mother, acknowledging the difficulties single mothers face because of the existing stigma against them. “I know it's not easy to be a single mother,” Pope Francis said. “I...
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Around St. Mary's This Week (7 May 2023)
Today, we welcome Marco Busic to St. Mary’s. Marco is a seminarian and will be with us until the end of July. He is completing his third year of theology and entering his final year before...
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Exploring the ‘Gift of Faith and Mental Health’ this May
Fr. Stephan Kappler is the President and Chief Psychologist of Southdown Institute. In light of the upcoming day dedicated to raising awareness of mental health across the the archdiocese, he shares with readers some of the strong connections between faith...
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Around St. Mary's This Week (30 April 2023)
Catholic Education Week — April 30-May 5, 2023
We are proud supporters of publicly funded Catholic Education
As we begin Catholic Education Week, we continue to pray for all those who serve in our Catholic education system - Administrative Staff...
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Around St. Mary's This Week (23 April 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...