On November 11th, we remember in thanksgiving those who made and who continue to make the supreme sacrifice for us in time of war. We pray that the offering of their lives may not have been in vain. Today we dedicate ourselves to the cause of justice, freedom and peace, and for the wisdom and strength to build a better world.
May we keep all those who are overseas in our prayers, that they may return home safely.
The 2016-2017 Sunday Missal for the new liturgical year which begins with the First Sunday of Advent on November 27, may be obtained at the Parish Centre. Cost is $6.00.
St. Peter’s parish will host a vigil to end the Year of Mercy on Saturday, November 19th from 7:00 to 9:00 PM. This will be done with the Sisters of Life. In honour of this event, Cardinal Collins has designated the doors of our parish as “Jubilee Doors of Mercy” for the entire weekend of November 19th and 20th. Those who pass through our doors on that weekend are eligible to receive the Jubilee Indulgence.
Those who wish to receive the Jubilee Indulgence, in addition to passing through the Door of mercy, must celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation (up to eight days before or after the event), participate in a celebration of the Holy Eucharist, reflect on the mercy of God, make a profession of faith and offer a prayer for the Holy Father and his intentions.
The “Book of Remembrance” has been placed in the church for the month of November. Parishioners may add names of deceased family members or friends for whom they wish the parish to offer prayers during this season of remembrance.
Bulletin for week of November 06, 2016
On Sunday, November 6, we will move our clocks back one hour to change to standard time. Please remember only the Sunday Masses next weekend will begin in accordance with standard time.
1This weekend on Saturday, October 29, 2016 three altar servers from our parish received the “Bishop’s Altar Server’s Award for Service” from the Most Reverend Robert Kasun, Auxiliary Bishop –Archdiocese of Toronto during the 31stth Annual Bishop’s Altar Servers Awards Ceremony sponsored by Serra Clubs of the Archdiocese of Toronto. We offer our sincere thanks and congratulations to the following St. Peter’s altar servers:
This special recognition is given annually for the altar servers in light of their dedication, sense of responsibility and display of leadership in the performance of their duties.
Our parish extends our congratulations to these altar servers and their families.
Bulletin for week of October 30, 2016
The Archdiocese of Toronto is accepting financial contributions for humanitarian relief following the devastation caused by Hurricane Matthew in Haiti on October 4, 2016.
Those wishing to help may do so in the following ways:
We offer our prayers for the victims of this natural disaster and those who have been displaced. Thank you for your ongoing efforts to help those in crisis in Haiti.
When I finished my second year at McMaster University, I found that while I was having a great deal of fun in university, I was a very unhappy person. There seemed to be something missing from my life. For this reason, I went looking for some kind of meaning in my life. To find it, I spent a summer at a Cistercian Monastery that used to by near Orangeville, Ontario in Hockley Heights. There I met a man who would become a type of spiritual mentor for me. His name was Father Canisius Stemmler. At the time I went to Orangeville in the mid 1980’s, Father Canisius was already in his 80’s. Despite his old age, he had only been a monk at that time for about 35 years. The reason for this was that he had been a Jesuit for many years before he had entered the Cistercians. His varied past meant that he was a man of great spiritual learning, formed in both Jesuit spirituality and that of the Cistercian tradition. For most of the summer, I was assigned to work in the garden with Father Canisius and help to make the Christmas cakes that supported the monastery. It was probably the most educational summer that I ever had in my life. While working beside him for the summer, we would talk about almost every subject under the sun. It was as though I was given the privilege of constant spiritual direct for the whole summer. Continue reading