First Communion Congratulations to ~
Lia Bejoy, James Deviasse, Nicholas Faria-Viveiros, Alyssa Frizado, Hinata Guerrier, Nicolas Guerrier, Benjamin Hatt, Audrey Lima-Simoes, Anthony Pereira, Elizabeth Pinos-Martinez, Rebecca Venere, Lachlan Walker

Saint Vincent de Paul will be collecting new and gently used items for local charities, special works and its clothing stores, Saturday May 11th and Sunday May 12th open between 8am – 6pm. A van will be parked on Markham Street behind the church. We will accept – all clothing, footwear, bedding, drapery/towels both new and used; also children’s toys – new only. We will not be accepting baby items (e.g., car seats, strollers, etc.), construction materials, dishes, furniture, nor books/video/audio/DVDs. A great opportunity for spring cleaning and to help the needy.

Please join the St. Peter’s Group of Wisdom for a lovely morning of classical strings music on May 9, 2024 at 9:30-11:00am in the Parish Auditorium. Wonderfully talented and creative musicians, Sebastian Ostertag and Eric Kim-Fujita will present a kaleidoscopic exploration of the season of “summer”, with music for violin and cello. Featuring works by Antonio Vivaldi, Astor Piazzola, and Hans Richter, the duo will showcase the many virtuosic and expressive influences that this season has had on composers throughout the ages. Sebastian and Eric are members of Toronto’s Interro String Quartet and perform regularly throughout the GTA and beyond. Sebastian is also Director at Sistema Toronto, a remarkable not-for-profit organization providing ensemble-based music education to children in underserved communities.

Have you ever wondered what it was like to know Mother Teresa, to work closely with Mother Teresa?!…Sr Bernice from the Missionaries of Charity, who did just that, will be coming to St Peter’s on April 26 from 9:30am-11:30am in the auditorium.

Come and listen to her testimony, her experience of working with Mother Teresa and the poorest of the poor people, in various parts of the world; who is now currently serving our very own community here in Toronto.

You can also find Sr Bernice on the Catholic Hallow App.

I promise you, that you will leave this talk with a whole new take on life!
Sr Bernice will have you crying, laughing and maybe even dancing to one of her favorite songs. She is the definition of true love, strength, determination and holiness. The Parish seniors group of wisdom will be hosting this event.

Solemn Vows for Sister Kristine Fernandes, CSJ, on May 5
The parish will host a Mass for the Solemn vows of Sister Kristine Fernandes, csj, at the 11:15 am Mass on Sunday, May 5, 2024. Please come and pray for her and vocations to the religious life.

The parish will host a Mass for the Solemn vows of Sister Kristine Fernandes, csj, at the 11:15 am Mass on Sunday, May 5, 2024. Please come and pray for her and vocations to the religious life.

The FCJ sisters and friends are organizing another evening of Taizé prayer at St. Peter’s Parish. Come join us on Wednesday, May 1, from 7.30 – 8.30pm as we continue to celebrate the hope that Easter brings to our lives and world. All are welcome!

“I will espouse you to me forever: I will espouse you in right and in justice, in love and in mercy” (Hosea 2:19). What does it mean to say that Jesus is the Bridegroom of the Church? On Tuesday, April 23 at 7 pm in the auditorium, join Dr. Christina Labriola for a presentation on scripture scholar Brant Pitre’s book Jesus the Bridegroom, exploring the divine love story revealed in the Bible and God’s passionate, unconditional, and intimate love for us.

All are welcome this Sunday April 21, after both 9:00am Mass and 11:15am Mass in the auditorium for a ‘Love thy Neighbor’ themed breakfast hosted by St Peter’s (seniors) group of Wisdom.

Come and enjoy a $5 breakfast , coffee and other treats, along with our direct neighbors, the Sisters of Life and our local neighborhood police officers.
All proceeds go to our parish, St Peter’s.

May the victory of the Risen Christ and His conquering over death bring Peace and Happiness to you and those you most hold dear!
~~~ HAPPY EASTER ~~~
Father Michael and the Parish Staff