We pray for our Deceased

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Catholic Cemeteries & Funeral Services – Archdiocese of Toronto wishes to invite all families within the Archdiocese of Toronto to participate in the Annual Mass for the Faithful Departed on Wednesday August 17, 2016 at 7:00 p.m.

Cemetery locations and Celebrants for this year’s Annual Mass are as follows:

Cemetery Celebrant
Assumption, Mississauga Most Rev. John A. Boissonneau
Christ the King, Markham Rev. Msgr. Ambrose Sheehy
Holy Cross, Thornhill Most Rev. Vincent Nguyen
Mount Hope, Toronto Rev. Msgr. Lawrence Bordonaro
Queen of Heaven, Woodbridge His Eminence Thomas Cardinal Collins
Resurrection, Whitby Rev. Msgr. Robert Nusca
St. Mary’s, Barrie Most Rev. Wayne Kirkpatrick

All are Welcome!

In the event of rain:

Mass will be held in the mausoleum at Assumption, Holy Cross, Resurrection and Queen of Heaven Cemeteries,  Christ the King Cemetery will celebrate Mass on site in the Reception Centre.  Mount Hope Cemetery to St. Monica’s Parish, 44 Broadway Avenue, Toronto.  St. Mary’s Cemetery to St. Holy Spirit Parish, 650 Essa Rd., Barrie.

Please Welcome Fr. Seamus

From July 25 to August 9, Fr. Michael will be away on vacation. During that time, Fr. Seamus Hogan, professor of history at St. Augustine’s Seminary will be looking after the parish. Please welcome him. Fr. Seamus will be celebrating all of the parish Masses, funerals and available for emergencies. For any other enquirers related to baptism and marriage, please wait to speak with Fr. Michael after August 10.

St. Peter’s ShareLife Campaign 2016 exceeds goal by $3000

Writing-Thank-youThank you very much to the many people who donated so generously to St. Peter’s ShareLife campaign this year. Our final total was over $23,000.00 which exceeds our goal of $20,000 by more than $3000.00. This money goes to supporting Covenant House and more than 30 other agencies in our city. Thank you to Mr. Jeff Mesina for leading this year’s very successful campaign.

Looking for Team Members for the R.C.I.A.

volunteers_needed2The parish will be hosting a workshop on the R.C.I.A. (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults) on the weekend of August 20/21 2016. There is a need for practising Catholics who would like to be members of the team that prepares those adults who are interested in baptism. If you are a practising Catholic and would like to share your faith with others, please contact Fr. Michael at 416-534-4219, ext. 211.

First Confession and First Communion Teachers

volunteers_needed2The parish is looking for individuals who might be willing to help teach the First Confession and First Communion programme. Those who assist will be working with Ms. Lynett Wilson, the parish’s Sacramental Preparation coordinator. Interested volunteers would also be asked to complete a police background check in order to work with children in accordance with the Archdiocesan vulnerable people’s policy. To volunteer, please call 416-534-4219.