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Lent Begins on February 22ASH WEDNESDAY: February 22nd marks the beginning of Lent. There will be Mass at 12:10 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. Each will include the distribution of ashes. Ash Wednesday is a day of...Posted: Feb-15-2023 -
The Christian Origins of St. Valentine’s DayDr. Cynthia Cameron is Assistant Professor of Religious Education and the Patrick and Barbara Keenan Chair in Religious Education at the Faculty of Theology. Below, she shares a snapshot of the religious beginnings of Valentine’s Day. 1. What...Posted: Feb-13-2023 -
6th Sunday in Ordinary TimeWorld Day of Prayer for the Sick Each year the Church celebrates the Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes on February 11. This day is also the World Day of Prayer for the Sick. This year...Posted: Feb-10-2023 -
National Association of Catholic Nurses-Canada: Aligning Personal Lives and Professional PracticeHelen McGee is the President of the National Association of Catholic Nurses-Canada. As we approach World Day of the Sick on Sunday, February 11, she reflects on the special vocation of nurses and how the organization helps to foster...Posted: Feb-09-2023 -
5th Sunday in Ordinary Time (5 February 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: Feb-02-2023 -
The Thomas More Lawyers’ Guild of Toronto: Blending the Spiritual and Professional Lives of LawyersCatholic lawyer Catherine Pawluch JD, DCHS, served as the president of the Thomas More Lawyers’ Guild of Toronto from 2020 to 2022. Below, she shares insights into the mission of the Guild. 1. What is the history of the...Posted: Jan-31-2023 -
4th Sunday in Ordinary TimePrayers for our 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. Please...Posted: Jan-26-2023 -
Strengthening the Marriage Bond through Service to OthersLito and Arlene Martin have been married for 40 years. Members of the “Bukas Loob sa Diyos (BLD) Covenant Community” – a Catholic charismatic community – the couple reflects on how their marriage has been enriched by participation...Posted: Jan-18-2023 -
Epiphany of the LordPraying 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: Jan-06-2023 -
The Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of GodWith best wishes for the coming year As we celebrate The Solemnity of Mary, The Mother of God, we reflect with gratitude that we are able to gather in person to celebrate our Faith. We have so much to be...Posted: Dec-28-2022 -
The Nativity of the LordMass Schedule Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God Saturday, December 31 5:00 p.m. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament 6:00 p.m. until Midnight Sunday, January 1 – Full Schedule 8:00 a.m., 10:00...Posted: Dec-20-2022 -
Advent – A Time of Liturgical RenewalAs we make our Christmas preparations, plan holiday activities and catch up with old friends, our hearts are filled with memories of the past and our minds draft fresh resolutions for the future. We anticipate. We are hopeful. We feel...Posted: Dec-19-2022 -
4th Week of AdventChristmas Mass Schedule Christmas Eve –Saturday, December 24 (No 9:00 a.m. Mass and no confessions) 5:00 p.m., 7:00 p.m., 9:00 p.m. (this mass is also livestreamed) 12:00...Posted: Dec-14-2022 -
CNEWA Canada Welcomes New National DirectorDr. Adriana Bara is the new national director of the Catholic Near East Welfare Association in Canada (CNEWA). Until her appointment, Dr. Bara directed the Canadian Centre for Ecumenism in Montreal, a not-for-profit organization founded in...Posted: Dec-13-2022 -
Travelling Mary and St. Joseph: A Catholic Alternative to Elf on the ShelfKasia Ryba is a Catholic wife and mother who belongs to her local Catholic Moms Group. She has been a speaker at ‘Calling All Girls: An Evening for Mothers and Daughters’ and has spoken on Midday Moms, a...Posted: Dec-07-2022
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The 3rd Sunday of AdventAdvent Confessions are available on: Monday, December 12th 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 14th 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. and Friday, December 16th 2:00 p.m. to 4:00...Posted: Dec-07-2022 -
The 2nd Sunday in Advent2022 CHRISTMAS MARKET SUCCESS! A big thank you to all of those who participated and supported this year's Christmas Market. The vendors, patrons, Catholic Women’s League and The Knights of Columbus, Council 1626 who provided a complimentary...Posted: Nov-30-2022 -
Preparing our Hearts for AdventWhile Advent is the start of a new liturgical year, it has evolved to become many different things for different people. What is the real meaning of Advent? How can I allow this season to bring me closer to God...Posted: Nov-29-2022 -
The pandemic, mental health and Catholic priestsHow has the pandemic affected the well-being of priests? Three priest researchers from the Southdown Institute in partnership with an economics researcher from the Catholic University of Eichstaett-Ingolstadt in Germany studied the implications of priests as frontline workers...Posted: Nov-28-2022 -
1st Sunday of AdventPraying 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-24-2022
