First Confession, First Communion & Confirmation Prep for 2025 ~ 2026

Decorative ImageIt’s that time of year to begin registrations for this year’s Sacramental Preparation Programme.  We are accepting registrations for ALL children, in both Public and Catholic schools, wishing to prepare for the celebration of the Sacraments of First Reconciliation, Holy Eucharist and Confirmation next spring.

♦♦First Communion:

Children in grade two or older are invited to celebrate the Sacraments of First Confession and First Communion.  Parents interested in enrolling their children in this programme are invited to attend one of the two scheduled meetings

– Saturday, November 8, 2025 from 2 pm to 3 pm or
– Wednesday, November 12, 2025 from 7 pm to 8 pm

The meeting will take place in the main Church.

♦♦Confirmation:

Children in grade seven or older are invited to celebrate the Sacrament of Confirmation.  Parents AND their children interested in enrolling in this programme are invited to attend one of the two scheduled meetings

– Saturday, November 15, 2025 from 2 pm to 3 pm or
– Wednesday, November 19, 2025 from 7 pm to 8 pm

The meeting will take place in the main Church.

♦♦All Sacramental Preparation Classes must be attended by both Catholic and Public school children. Please inquire at the Parish Office, contact Fr. Michael at 416-534-4219, ext. 211 or visit us online, for further details and information about this year’s programme.

Thanksgiving Food-Drive for the Good Shepherd Mission – Oct. 11 & 12

Decorative ImageThe Good Shepherd Mission in Toronto looks after many of the city’s homeless and helps them find a warm meal all year round. Each year they rely on the generosity of Torontonians who are able to donate food to make their mission possible. This year the parish will be sponsoring Thanksgiving Food Drive to support the Good Shepherd Mission. Please consider donating canned tuna, canned meat, canned fruit or vegetables, canned soups and stews, peanut butter, jam, cereal teabags, instant coffee, cookies, rice, and crackers. Please no fresh fruits or vegetables or frozen food. Some parishes decorate their sanctuaries with flowers on Thanksgiving weekend. Let us decorate ours with food to be offered to those in need. Please bring your non-perishable food donations to any of our Sunday Masses on Thanksgiving weekend Oct.11 & 12.

Winter Welcome Table Organizing Meeting – Monday, October 6, 2025

Decorative ImageThere will be a meeting for all volunteers interested in assisting with the Winter Welcome Table Meal at St. Peter’s Church on Monday, October 6th, at 7 pm, in St. Peter’s parish auditorium.

This has been a joint venture between the parishes of St. Joan of Arc and St. Peter’s for many years and volunteers are much needed. All interested are welcome.

Please Get Involved

Decorative ImageThe parish invites parishioners to consider getting involved in different ministries. The parish needs Ushers and Ministers of Hospitality, Lectors, Eucharistic Ministers, Altar Servers and Eucharistic Ministers for the Sick and Shut in.  Please consider attending workshops in the Church:

Lectors Ministry – Saturday, September 20 from 2 pm – 3:30 pm
Eucharistic Ministers – Saturday, September 27 from 2 pm – 3:30 pm
Altar Servers Ministry – Saturday, October 4 from 1:30 pm – 3 pm
Eucharistic Ministers for Sick and Shut-in – Saturday, October 11 from 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Ushers and Ministers of Hospitality – Saturday, October 18, from 2:00 pm– 3:30 pm

Please call the parish office at 416-534-4219 to register.