As Christians, we are invited to share the Good News with others. Today this can be done by inviting someone to consider joining the R.C.I.A. in the parish where they would like to attend Sunday Mass. The “R.C.I.A.” is the Rites of Christian Initiation of Adults. Through the celebration of these rites in their local parish community, individuals become members of the Catholic Church through their local parish community. These rites are accompanied by a catechetical process which educates those who are becoming Catholic in the teachings of Christ and the traditions of the Church that He established to continue His mission and spread the Good News.

Here at St. Peter’s those who wish to become Catholic are invited to begin attending Mass in our parish community each Sunday. As they do this, they are accompanied by the R.C.I.A team and meet on Tuesday evenings to learn about our faith, deepen in a prayer relationship with Jesus, and discover how they can find their place in our Christian community through Sunday worship, service of neighbour and prayer. The R.C.I.A. at St. Peter’s will begin in September. The group will meet throughout the length of the school year. The Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist) will be celebrated at Easter (April 16, 2022) and the group will continue to meet until the end of the Pentecost season (June 2022).

For those already Baptized in another Christian denomination a shorter path towards joining the Catholic Church may be possible, depending on their previous faith formation.

Starting Tuesday evening, September 14, 2021 from 7:15 p.m. – 8:45 p.m. in the Parish Hall. The R.C.I.A. program here at St. Peter’s invites all non-Catholics who are interested in learning about our Catholic faith. The program will meet weekly on Tuesday evening at 7:15 p.m. The participants in the R.C.I.A. program are called Catechumens, or Candidates. A Catechumen is one who has never been baptized and is considering becoming a Catholic. A Candidate is someone who has been previously baptized in a Christian denomination other than Catholic. Please pray for the success of this year’s R.C.I.A. program. Please call to register with Fr. Michael at 416-534-4219 ext. 211

The parish invites parishioners to consider getting involved in different ministries. The parish needs Children’s Liturgy Ministry, Ushers and Ministers of Hospitality, Lectors, Eucharistic Ministers, Eucharistic Ministers for sick and shut-ins and Altar Servers.
Please consider attending workshops:

• Children’s Liturgy Ministry – Saturday, September 25 from 10 am to 2 pm in the Auditorium
• Eucharistic Ministers for sick and shut-ins – Thursday, October 14 from 2 pm – 4 pm in the Church
• Lectors – Saturday, October 16, from 1:30 pm – 3 pm in the Church
• Eucharistic Ministers -Saturday, October 30 from 1:30 pm – 3 pm in the Church
• Ushers and Ministers of Hospitality – Saturday, November 6 from 1:30 pm – 3 pm in the Church

Please call the parish office at 416-534-4219 to register

The parishioners of St. Peter’s Parish joyfully wish our Jewish brothers and sisters a blessed and good beginning to the New Year 5782. In particular, we extend these wishes to Rabbi Aaron Levy, his family, and the entire community of Makom Centre for Creative Downtown Judaism. Thank you for celebrating these High Holidays with us and for the privilege of your trust and friendship. May the one God who created us all bless all of you and keep you throughout the coming year.

A sincere and heartfelt thanks to all those at St. Peter’s who prayed for my healing, who visited me, made inquiries and sent cards. God bless you and your families for your kindness to me. I am progressing well and hope to return once my treatments are completed.

United in prayer – Sr. Gabriel Mary Riddle, cps

Requesting to those who have not yet picked up your offertory envelopes to please pick it up. It is placed at the back of the Church organized alphabetically.

Eucharistic Adoration in the Church takes place Monday to Friday after the 8:00 AM Mass until 9:30 AM. Please note that due to security reasons the Church will be closed at 9:30 AM soon after the Blessed sacrament has been reposed.