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 Catholic Family Services of Toronto Walk-in Services

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Our professional counselling staff is trained to offer Walk-In services to clients who have an urgent need to speak with a counsellor. The single-session consultation is aimed at helping clients identify and hone-in on plans that will provide them with help for their presenting concern. Clients who are interested in accessing services can:

(1) choose to call one of our branches at 416-921-1163 (Central) or 416-222-0048 (North) and book a single-session appointment, OR

(2) drop-in at our North Office on Thursdays between 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

For additional information on the range of services we offer, please visit our website at: http://www.cfstoronto.com/

Fall Fair 2015!

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St. Peter’s Fall Fair is our annual get together and fund-raising event.

It’s part flea market, part hidden treasure hunt, and a BIG part food festival! We are a multicultural parish and the foods on offer come from our amazing Italian, Portuguese, Filipino, Korean, and German parishioners… heck the whole world is on offer!

We are always open to donation, but please no junk. This is our big fundraiser for the year, and it costs us money to throw out leftover stuff. Think of the nice things you don’t need any longer and consider donating them to the St. Peter’s Fall Fair.

And we always need volunteers to handle everything from the bake sale to running the cash.

Fall Fair Schedule:
Saturday, October 3 – 12 Noon – 7 PM
Sunday, October 4 – 10 AM – 8 PM

 

Why Did Jesus Come to Be With Us?

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01ac8abace127610f4fb61f3fb3246d6One of the truly amazing and humbling things about being a priest is the types of different intimate and sacred moments that people will invite a priest to be a part of because through the Sacraments the priest makes Christ present at some of life’s most important times. Perhaps the most significant time that a priest can be asked to be a part of a person’s life is at their bedside when they are sick or dying. Often, with an individual’s closest loved ones, a priest is among the last people that a sick individual will deal with as part of their earthly pilgrimage. In these moments a priest helps to make Christ present here on earth to one who is about to be present with God face to face for all eternity. Continue reading →

Please Help Syrian Refugees by Donating to Project Hope

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In response to the global refugee crisis, Cardinal Thomas Collins has launched “Project Hope,” a special emergency appeal. This 100-day campaign aims to raise $3 million in order to settle 100 refugee families in the Archdiocese of Toronto as soon as possible. The effort will also require 100 volunteer committees to assist with settlement services. To make a donation to support the appeal, visit: www.archtoronto.org or call (416) 934-3411.

You can also donate through our parish with a cheque made payable to St. Peter’s Church -Project Hope-Refugee Sponsorship.

We continue to pray for all those suffering, mindful of our call to welcome the stranger in our midst.  Those interested in assisting with volunteer committees should contact the Office for Refugees at (647) 780-0827.

Please Get Involved!

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Over the next few weeks the parish will be looking for parishioners to get involved in different ministries. The parish needs Ushers and Ministers of Hospitality, Altar Servers, Lectors, Eucharistic Ministers, Counters and Visitors to the sick and shut-in. Workshops will be announced for these ministries in coming weeks. The most urgent need is for Ushers, Ministers of Hospitality and Altar Servers.

Ushers and Ministers of Hospitality:

Ushers and Ministers of Hospitality arrive at Mass 15 minutes early and greet parishioners as they arrive. They help with the collection and distribute bulletins as people leave. The workshop for new Ushers and Greeters will take place on Saturday, September 19th in the Church at 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM.  Please sign-up.

Altar Servers:

Altar Servers are also needed. Any young person who has made his or her First Communion can be an Altar Server. There will be training sessions for new altar servers on Saturday, September 19 and 26 at 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM  in the Church. Parents should attend with their young person.

Please also consider attending workshops for:

Lectors : Saturday, September 26 at 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM  in the Church
Eucharistic Minsters: Saturday, October 10 at 9:30 AM  – 11:00 AM in the Church

Religious Education Registration

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SacramentalPreparationIt’s that time of year to begin registrations for this year’s Religious Education Program.

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.

Please note that the Archdiocese of Toronto has lowered the elementary school grade for Confirmation candidates from Grade 8 to Grade 7.  Therefore, we will be accepting both grades this year. 

All Sacramental Preparation Classes must be attended by both Catholic and Public school children. Please inquire at the Parish Office or visit us online, for further details and information about this year’s program.