Separated and Divorced Workshop

New Beginnings and Catholic Family Services of Toronto is offering a six week group program for adult men and women coping with the many struggles involved in the process of separation and divorce. Group participants will receive support and guidance as they move through this difficult period of transition.

The group will run on Tuesday evenings from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm beginning May 10th to June 14th at our Central Office, 1155 Yonge Street (Summerhill Subway Station). Space is limited.

For further information, please contact Alex Lopechuk at 416-921-1163  x2227 or email, alopechuk@cfstoronto.com

Fourth Sunday of Easter (Second ShareLife Sunday) April 17, 2016

sharelife2“The ShareLife campaign provides for the needs of our social service agencies, helps our brothers and sisters in Christ across the world, and supports the education of our clergy. It is important that we continue to support the ShareLife appeal, to provide for the needs of the marginalized both here in our communities and around the world. Last year our parish collected more than $18,000 for ShareLife. Thus far we have collected  $10, 908.05. Please give generously to support this Archdiocesan charity. Regardless of their religious beliefs or personal background, ShareLife agencies meet people where they are, treating them with the dignity and respect we all deserve.” —Thomas Cardinal Collins, Archbishop of Toronto.

Today is ShareLife Sunday – April 17, 2016 and Second of three collections.
Thank you for your generosity. You can work wonders!

Volunteer Appreciation Week—April 10-16

thanks1Thank you to all the many parishioners who volunteer within our parish community. It is as a result of your generosity and commitment that so many of the activities in our parish are possible. This week is volunteer appreciation week in the Archdiocese of Toronto. Thank you for all that you do!

Third Sunday of Easter April 10, 2016

sharelife2Working wonders in our neighbourhoods…

“I would like to take this opportunity to encourage the community of Peel to be a part of the healing journey with Catholic Family Services of Peel-Dufferin (CFSPD). It’s a great organization that demonstrates care, support and compassion toward our well-being and healing processes. Since I began with this agency, it has been a transformational experience. I have gained so much knowledge and insight about myself and others and have made great friends and enjoy meeting new people. I would like to thank ShareLife and CFSPD for allowing me this opportunity to be part of their family and am very grateful for all the services they provided for me and the community at large.” —Debbie, a client of the CFSPD sistering program.Over 39,000 individuals received help in getting their lives back on track through ShareLife-supported family services programs.

Next Sunday, April 17, 2016 is ShareLife Sunday
Please give generously. You can work wonders!

Human Mercy versus Divine Mercy

batman-v-superman-dawn-justiceThis week, as I was preparing the homily for Divine Mercy Sunday, I could not help but think of a movie that I saw earlier this week: Batman versus SupermanThe Dawn of Justice. For those of you who have not yet seen this movie, the characters in it speak a great deal about justice, mercy and God. Why I thought about this movie this week is because I think it captures accurately the idea of human mercy, or how it is that we as humans think about mercy.

This movie is obviously a story about two superheroes— Batman and Superman.  The movie suggests that humans are always looking for a powerful being who will rescue them and whom they can turn into a type of god. The view of mercy that is presented in this movie is dependent upon a superhero like Batman or Superman who will come and show mercy to those who are in need of being saved. There are two ways that a superhero can show mercy. One way that a superhero can show mercy is by coming to rescue a person who is in need. The second way that a superhero can show mercy is by not destroying someone who deserves to be punished. Both of these ways are shown in the movie, Batman versus SupermanThe Dawn of Justice.

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Second Sunday of Easter April 3, 2016

sharelife2Working wonders in our community…

Terry obtained his Master’s Degree in music and philosophy earlier in life and was successful in careers in spirituality with the Carmelites as well as in the hospitality industry. While working, he became addicted to alcohol. Recognizing the seriousness of his problem and in order to return to work successfully, Terry would need to be involved in a long term recovery program. He chose the spiritually enriched program St Michael’s Homes offered and as a result, Terry became focused and deeply connected with the staff at St Michael’s and was able to continue on the right path. He looks forward to the day soon when he can confidently leave and be successful once again in the hospitality industry, and an inspiration to those around him. ShareLife funded agencies like St. Michael’s Homes helps many men suffering from substance abuse get their lives back on track through life-changing counselling and extensive support.

Next ShareLife Sunday is April 17, 2016
Please give generously. You can work wonders!