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Around St. Mary's This Week (12 March 2023)...
We invite you to attend Stations of the Cross each Friday during Lent at 7:00 p.m.
Prayers for the Sick and Faithful Departed
If you or a family member is sick please let us know and...
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Around St. Mary's This Week....
The Season of Lent: The Church reminds us that Lent has two major purposes: It recalls or prepares for baptism and emphasizes a spirit of penance. The emphasis on a spirit of penance assists us in preparing to renew...
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Seven Things to Know about Ash Wednesday
Michelle Brylowski is Associate Director, RCIA and Liturgical Formation, for the Office of Formation for Discipleship. Below, she helps us prepare for Ash Wednesday.
1. What do the ashes on the forehead represent?Biblically, ashes symbolize mourning, mortality and penance...
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Lent Begins on February 22
ASH 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...
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The Christian Origins of St. Valentine’s Day
Dr. 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...
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6th Sunday in Ordinary Time
World 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...
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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...
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4th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Prayers 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...
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Strengthening the Marriage Bond through Service to Others
Lito 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...
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Epiphany of the Lord
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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The Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God
With 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...
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The Nativity of the Lord
Mass 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...
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Advent – A Time of Liturgical Renewal
As 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...
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4th Week of Advent
Christmas 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...
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CNEWA Canada Welcomes New National Director
Dr. 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...
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