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Archbishop Francis Leo’s Christmas Message
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
Christmas & New Year Mass Schedule 2023-2024
Dessert Themed Coffee Hour: Gingerbread Sunday!
On Sunday, December 10th, following the 11:15 am Mass,
join us for a dessert themed Coffee Hour!
Come for coffee, a featured dessert, friendly conversations and family activities!
Join Us for a Festive Christmas Tree Decorating Event!
The parish is seeking enthusiastic volunteers to partake in the joyful task of adorning this year’s Christmas Tree. Make sure to save the date: Friday, December 15th, at St. Peter’s Church, from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm. We invite all eager volunteers to join the festivities at the church, use the side door entrance to get inside, the entrance located near the archway. We look forward to celebrating with you on this special evening! RSVP at: St. Peter’s Parish Office, 416-534-4219.
Kids Christmas Ornament Painting
Memorial Mass on First Friday December 1 at 7 PM
The monthly memorial Mass will take place on Friday, December 1, at 7:00 pm to commemorate the anniversaries of the deceased friends and family members. To enroll a family member for whom there is an anniversary of death, please call the parish office ahead of time during office hours.
Shepherd’s Trust collection – Nov. 19
There will be a second collection this weekend, for The Shepherds’ Trust. The mission of The Shepherds’ Trust is to help ensure that elderly and disabled priests are provided with sufficient financial resources to lead a dignified life after many years of ministry. Your generous gift will help our priests to maintain a modest but active and independent lifestyle in their retirement years. For priests who are ill or otherwise infirm, the Trust ensures they have access to nursing home facilities and medical care. Thank you for your support of this important work
Advent Cheer, Bazaar and Bake Sale! December 2-3, 2023
Join us for Advent Bazaar and Bake Sale on Saturday, December 2 from 1:00 PM – 7:00 PM and on Sunday, December 3 from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM in the Church Auditorium. Come celebrate this wonderful time of the year in fellowship and cheer.
Calling all Children to Star in our Annual Christmas Pageant
We’re looking for enthusiastic children to join the magic of Christmas by participating in this year’s heartwarming Christmas Pageant! Your child can be an angel, a shepherd, or one of the wise men in this special production. Help us make this Christmas unforgettable!
Rehearsals will take place after the 11 am Mass in the weeks leading up to the Christmas Eve Pageant at 5 pm. To sign up, please contact the parish office at 416-534-4219. Leave your contact details and the names of the children who would like to participate.
Let’s create cherished memories and spread the joy of Christmas together. Don’t miss out on this wonderful opportunity!