The Parish Community of St. Peter’s Church wish a very Happy Father’s Day and all of God’s blessings to our fathers, grandfathers, godfathers and  many other father figures in our lives. We also remember fathers who are no longer with us, but whose memories we will always cherish. HAPPY FATHER’S DAY!!!

Together we are working wonders…

Thank you to everyone who has contributed to the 2016 ShareLife Parish Campaign. You have made a brighter future much easier for many of the most vulnerable in our communities by your generosity. For those who wish to make a contribution, you are still welcome to do so. You can drop your ShareLife envelopes in the offertory basket until July 31,2016 or donate online at www.sharelife.org. Thank you!

Thank You for Your Generosity

Together we can work wonders!

The New Beginnings and Catholic Family Services of Toronto is offering a six week group program for adult men and women coping with the many struggles involved in the process of separation and divorce. Group participants will receive support and guidance as they move through this difficult period of transition.

The group will run on Tuesday evenings from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm beginning May 10th to June 14th at our Central Office, 1155 Yonge Street (Summerhill Subway Station). Space is limited.

For further information, please contact Alex Lopechuk at 416-921-1163  x2227 or email, alopechuk@cfstoronto.com

Kindly be reminded that during the summer months many of you may be away  on holidays and the best way to take care of our spiritual home is making contribution through direct debit program which is called the PAG program. Forms are located at the back of the Church and also available on our website and our parish office. We humbly request you to make use of this program and thank you for your continued generosity. Please feel free to contact our parish office at 416-534-4219 if you have any concerns. Thank you.

Working wonders for people locally and around the world…

“You do not have to look far to see the wonders being worked by ShareLife… in the pews of your parish, in the homes on your street, in your neighbourhood.” ShareLife agencies provide competent, faith-informed care to those who turn to them for help, regardless of their beliefs or background. Last year, over 381,000 services were provided to over 114,000 people in our Archdiocese in more than 20 languages, receiving the compassion, care and respect they rightly deserve. In addition, countless others were assisted through outreach programs around the world.” —Thomas Cardinal Collins, Archbishop of Toronto.

Thank You for Your Generosity. Together we can work wonders!

Thanks to Fr. Yaw Acheampong for his generous service to our community. May God bless him as he begins his work as pastor of Our Lady of Peace Parish. This weekend is his last weekend at the Parish. Thank you to all who helped with last week’s farewell coffee and all who came down to wish Fr. Yaw well.

St. Peter’s Youth Ministry had an enjoyable Sunday afternoon at our Glaze Craze event. Thank you to everyone who participated in our successful event. Stay tuned for more upcoming youth events.

Working wonders with families in our neighbourhoods…

A few years ago, Lauren was hospitalized at 16 years of age after receiving a severe beating from her mother. The violence had been going on for several months, and Lauren was afraid to talk about it. Eventually, her mother faced charges of abuse and Lauren was removed from her family’s home. She came to Sancta Maria House looking for a more permanent, safe place to live. Lauren spent that last 2 years here and has made many positive gains. Through the counseling of supportive staff, she was able to let go of the anger from her past and focus on making a bright future for herself. Lauren is grateful for all of the devoted staff at ShareLife-supported Sancta Maria House for making such a wonderful difference in her life. Last year, ShareLife-supported Family Service agencies provided family counselling to over 5,100 people in the Greater Toronto Area.

Thank You for Your Generosity

Together we can work wonders!

Thank you for your commitment to the Family of Faith campaign. The efforts that we make together will further the Pastoral Plan and mission of our Church. Please remember to honour the pledge that you made. As payments are made, funds will be deposited in our account to address a number of local priorities. These include:

• With the funds that we receive from our Family of Faith campaign, we will invest in the revitalization of our parish hall. Our goal is to make it a gathering space for social outreach, where we can connect and re-connect with our faith through various programs, and build community.
• Funds donated to the Family of Faith campaign have also allowed the parish to hire a youth minister. Please continue to give generously.

Working wonders for people in our homes and parishes…

In 2012, Nadia was brought to Street Haven’s emergency shelter by the police. She was an immigrant from India and had been locked in a garage by her husband and mother-in-law for two years, rarely able to visit the two children. Upon her arrival at Street Haven, Nadia thrived. She slowly built trust with the counselors, participated in household responsibilities, and loved looking after the gardens. Her counselor set Nadia up with a lawyer and after a year of legal consultations, she received custody of her two children. Street Haven helped them find housing and Nadia and her children now live in a beautiful, safe home where they have started a new chapter in their lives.

Today is ShareLife Sunday – May 29, 2016

Thank you for your generosity. You can work wonders!