1This weekend on Saturday, October 29, 2016 three altar servers from our parish received the “Bishop’s Altar Server’s Award for Service” from the Most Reverend Robert Kasun, Auxiliary Bishop –Archdiocese of Toronto during the 31stth Annual Bishop’s Altar Servers Awards Ceremony sponsored by Serra Clubs of the Archdiocese of Toronto. We offer our sincere thanks and congratulations to the following St. Peter’s altar servers:

• Nivia Fernandez
• Joshua Santa Ana
• Kingslee To

This special recognition is given annually for the altar servers in light of their dedication, sense of responsibility and display of leadership in the performance of their duties.
Our parish extends our congratulations to these altar servers and their families.

The Archdiocese of Toronto is accepting financial contributions for humanitarian relief following the devastation caused by Hurricane Matthew in Haiti on October 4, 2016.

Those wishing to help may do so in the following ways:

• Online through the Archdiocese of Toronto website: www.archtoronto.org
• By phone through the Development Office – 416-934-3411
• Through their parish, making cheques payable to: St. Peter’s Church – Haiti Emergency

We offer our prayers for the victims of this natural disaster and those who have been displaced. Thank you for your ongoing efforts to help those in crisis in Haiti.

Inviting single Catholic men 18 years and older, to cultivate a deeper prayer life and relationship with Jesus Christ; leading to a better discernment of God’s call for their lives. Time for prayer, reflection and information on the process of becoming one of Christ’s disciples as a Catholic priest. Please contact the Office of Vocations at: 416 968 0997; email : vocations@archtoronto.org

All Saints Day – November 1
On November 1, All saints day, the parish will have 2 Masses:
12:10 PM Mass in the Centre Chapel
7:00 PM Mass in the Church

All Souls Day – November 2
On November 2, All souls day the parish will have 2 Masses:
8:00 AM Mass in the Centre Chapel
7:00 PM Mass in the Church

The legion of Mary is sponsoring a Marian pilgrimage to our Lady of Fatima Shrine, Lewiston, New York and our Lady of Victory Basilica, Lakawana, New York, on November 19, 2016. Cost $45.00. If interested please call Luz at 416-925-9825

One Sunday evening each month, all are welcome to join Cardinal Collins for Lectio Divina at St. Michael’s Cathedral Basilica. We begin with Vespers (Evening prayer) at 7 p.m., followed by Lectio Divina from 7:30 to 8:15 p.m. The theme for this season is “The Freedom of the Kingdom of God.” This year, we will meditate upon nine passages of Scripture that illuminate the slavery we experience in our struggle with sin and show the way to freedom. For a full list of dates and Scripture passages, visit www.archtoronto.org/lectio. Each gathering is archived at this website. Episodes also air on Salt + Light TV (www.saltandlighttv.org)

St. Peter’s Parish is now accepting 2017 Mass Intentions for parish weekday Masses (Monday-Friday) and weekend Masses. Offering : For announced date $20 per Mass and for Unannounced date $10 per Mass. An unannounced Mass intention may be sent to priests outside the parish to be sent to priests outside the parish to be celebrated in the near future.

Due to the large number of requests for Masses, the parish has been given permission to celebrate Mass with multiple intentions every Thursday at the 12:10 pm Mass. As this is something which requires special permission from the bishop, the parish cannot accept multiple intentions on other days.

The St. Vincent De Paul Society truck will be here for “Bundle Sunday” this weekend October 8-9, after all the Masses to collect textiles, footwear, clothing, etc. both used and new. The truck will be on the Markham Street side of the Church.