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Bulletin for week of March 19, 2023
Mass of Celebration to Welcome Archbishop Francis (Frank) Leo
The installation of Bishop Francis (Frank) Leo as Archbishop of Toronto will take place on Saturday, March 25, 2023 at 10 a.m. Given capacity restrictions at St. Michael’s Cathedral Basilica, this will be an invitation-only event. The Mass of Installation will be livestreamed through stmichaelscathedral.com/live and broadcast on Salt & Light Catholic TV and through their website slmedia.org.
Parishioners are invited to attend a regional Mass of Welcome taking place in the Central Region on Tuesday, April 11, 2023 at Blessed Trinity Parish, Toronto at 7 p.m. A reception will follow Mass in the parish hall. All are welcome. Please continue to keep Archbishop Leo in your prayers as he begins his ministry as our shepherd.
Social Justice Committee News- Ukrainian Hosting
Recently, members of the Social Justice Committee met with members from St. Gabriel’s Parish Refugee Committee. This meeting was to explore the possibility of a collaboration in support of their efforts to host Ukrainian families. Our Committee has decided that this would be a wonderful way to offer our Parish support by providing volunteers and later, some financial support. In the next few weeks, St. Gabriel’s Refugee Committee will come to St. Peter’s to make a presentation to anyone interested in supporting this new collaboration.
“God is spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth” (John 4: 24)
As we hear the story this Third Sunday of Lent of the thirst of the People of Israel as Moses leads them into the desert, and of Jesus and the Samaritan Women at the well, we are challenged to ask ourselves: what is it that we thirst for and how do we satisfy that thirst?
The thirst that Jesus offers to quench for the women at the well does not refer simply to a biological or physical need. In fact, it is Jesus’ request to her for water that leads Him to engage her in a deeper discussion about the human person’s more profound thirst for the satisfaction of spiritual and emotional needs. As she tells her story, we learn that her desire to be loved and accepted has caused her to seek this love from five different partners; and despite all of these partners she continues to thirst for a love and acceptance that will ultimately satisfy the longing of her soul. It is only as Jesus listens to her story and voices His acceptance of her, and His desire to satisfy her longing for love, that she is satisfied and recognizes Him as the Messiah who is capable of satisfying her longing. Continue reading
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Bulletin for week of March 12, 2023
Counters Needed for Collection
St. Peter’s Parish requires counters to assist with the counting of the collection. Volunteers work in teams of four. This is an ideal volunteer position for a retired person available in the daytime. If you are a regular parishioner and willing to help, please contact the office at 416-534-4219 . As this is a high risk volunteer position, volunteers must be willing to undergo a police background check and complete the volunteer screening procedures.
Spring Forward – Sunday, March 12, 2023
This Sunday, March 12, is the beginning of Daylight Savings Time. We ask you to please remember to set your clocks, watches, and other time keeping devices ahead one hour next Saturday evening before retiring for the evening so that you will arrive on time for Sunday Mass.