Kindly be reminded that during the summer months many of you may be away on holidays and the best way to take care of our spiritual home is making contribution through direct debit program which is called the PAG program. Forms are located at the back of the Church and also available on our website and our parish office. We humbly request you to make use of this program and thank you for your continued generosity. Please feel free to contact our parish office at 416-534-4219 if you have any concerns. Thank you.
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St. Peter’s Paint and Wine Night – Pictures!
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Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time June 12, 2016
Working wonders for people locally and around the world…
“You do not have to look far to see the wonders being worked by ShareLife… in the pews of your parish, in the homes on your street, in your neighbourhood.” ShareLife agencies provide competent, faith-informed care to those who turn to them for help, regardless of their beliefs or background. Last year, over 381,000 services were provided to over 114,000 people in our Archdiocese in more than 20 languages, receiving the compassion, care and respect they rightly deserve. In addition, countless others were assisted through outreach programs around the world.” —Thomas Cardinal Collins, Archbishop of Toronto.
Thank You for Your Generosity. Together we can work wonders!
Thank you Fr. Yaw
Thanks to Fr. Yaw Acheampong for his generous service to our community. May God bless him as he begins his work as pastor of Our Lady of Peace Parish. This weekend is his last weekend at the Parish. Thank you to all who helped with last week’s farewell coffee and all who came down to wish Fr. Yaw well.
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Glaze Craze Art
St. Peter’s Youth Ministry had an enjoyable Sunday afternoon at our Glaze Craze event. Thank you to everyone who participated in our successful event. Stay tuned for more upcoming youth events.
Raised Up Through His Mercy!
The icon that has been created for the Year of Mercy contains a beautiful image of the Risen Christ, as the Good Shepherd, carrying on His shoulders a young man who represents the lost soul. Beneath Christ is seen an image of Mary, the Mother of Mercy, who embraces the whole world with her love. Beneath Mary, to her left, are to be seen figures from the Bible who themselves encountered God’s mercy— the Samaritan women, Zaccheaus, Matthew, the Woman who anointed Jesus’ feet, the Prodigal Son, the Repentant Thief, St. Peter, and the Parable of the Lost Coin. Beneath the Blessed Mother, to the right, are the saints who have been witnesses to Christ’s continuing mercy through the life of His Church, like Mother Theresa of Calcutta, St. Maximillian Kolbe and St. Theresa of Lisieux. I have put a copy of this beautiful image in this week’s bulletin for those who wish to use it to pray with. It is hard to think of a better image for the Year of Mercy than the Good Shepherd. This beautiful image speaks to us of God’s compassion and presence with all people in their time of difficulty and need. It proclaims the desire on God’s part to support us and carry us at those times in our life when we are tired and find things difficult. The fact that in our own Church there is an image of the Good Shepherd over the tabernacle, points to the strength and comfort that we are to find in Christ’s presence in our lives through the Sacraments of the Church. Continue reading
Tenth Sunday of Ordinary Time – June 5, 2016
Working wonders with families in our neighbourhoods…
A few years ago, Lauren was hospitalized at 16 years of age after receiving a severe beating from her mother. The violence had been going on for several months, and Lauren was afraid to talk about it. Eventually, her mother faced charges of abuse and Lauren was removed from her family’s home. She came to Sancta Maria House looking for a more permanent, safe place to live. Lauren spent that last 2 years here and has made many positive gains. Through the counseling of supportive staff, she was able to let go of the anger from her past and focus on making a bright future for herself. Lauren is grateful for all of the devoted staff at ShareLife-supported Sancta Maria House for making such a wonderful difference in her life. Last year, ShareLife-supported Family Service agencies provided family counselling to over 5,100 people in the Greater Toronto Area.
Thank You for Your Generosity
Together we can work wonders!
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Family of Faith Update:
Thank you for your commitment to the Family of Faith campaign. The efforts that we make together will further the Pastoral Plan and mission of our Church. Please remember to honour the pledge that you made. As payments are made, funds will be deposited in our account to address a number of local priorities. These include:
- With the funds that we receive from our Family of Faith campaign, we will invest in the revitalization of our parish hall. Our goal is to make it a gathering space for social outreach, where we can connect and re-connect with our faith through various programs, and build community.
- Funds donated to the Family of Faith campaign have also allowed the parish to hire a youth minister. Please continue to give generously.