The 40 days of Lent are a special time of spiritual renewal in the Church. Lent begins on Ash Wednesday, February 14. The parish will have two Masses on Ash Wednesday with the distribution of Ashes. These will be at 8:00 AM and 7:00 PM in the Church. During Lent the Stations of the Cross will be prayed Friday evenings in the Church after 7:00 PM Mass.

On Ash Wednesday, confessions will take place in the Church after 7 PM Mass until 9 PM

As part of Marriage Sunday 2024 celebrations, Archbishop Francis Leo will preside at a special Mass to honour married couples, with special recognition for those celebrating 25th, 40th, 50th, 60th and 60+ wedding anniversaries in 2024. The Mass will take place at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 11, 2024 at St. Michael’s Cathedral Basilica (65 Bond Street, Toronto). All married couples will have an opportunity to renew their marriage commitment.

All are welcome to attend. Couples celebrating a 25th, 40th, 50th, 60th or 60+ anniversary in 2024 may register for reserved seating. All other seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. Those who are unable to attend at the Cathedral are invited to join the celebration via livestream Mass. The broadcast will begin at 2:45 p.m.

Registration and other important information can be found at www.archtoronto.org/marriage.

Save the date! On February 11th, 2024, join us for a delectable pancake breakfast following the 11:15 AM family mass, as we celebrate Mardi Gras and Valentine’s Day in style. To make this event a memorable success, we are seeking volunteers to contribute their time and skills in various capacities:

1. Volunteers To Make Pancake: Assist with making pancakes.
2. Decor: Decorate the auditorium.
3. Table Setup/Clean-Up Crew: Help create a welcoming atmosphere by assisting with the setup and ensuring cleanliness throughout the event.
4. Other Dynamic Roles: Ready to assist with any other duties that may arise during the festivities.

To express your interest and become a part of this celebration, kindly provide your name and email to the parish office at 416-534-4219.

Volunteers are requested to gather at the church auditorium at 9: AM on February 11, 2024, for a morning filled with cooking, set-up, and preparation. Let’s come together to make this event a fun occasion for everyone!

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Praised be Jesus Christ.

My dear brothers and sisters,

I wish to bring warm Christmas greetings to all of you and your families as faithful Catholics throughout the Archdiocese of Toronto. This is always a very special time of the year, a beautiful season for us to celebrate, reflect and joyfully retell the Greatest Story ever told – the Birth of Our Saviour Jesus in Bethlehem.

I hold a special place in my heart this Christmas for the people of the archdiocese as it is my first with you as your shepherd. It has been a joy getting to know so many of you since my arrival in March and know that all of you, whether we have met or have not yet had the pleasure of doing so, remain close in prayer this Christmas. Continue reading →