On November 2, All Souls day, the parish will celebrate Masses for All Souls at 8:00 AM and 7:00 PM. The parish invites the families and friends of those who have had a death this year to the 7:00 PM Mass.

In the month of November it is our tradition to pray for our beloved who have gone before us. The parish will have a “Book of Remembrance” for the faithful departed and the names of all those family members written in it will be remembered at all masses throughout November. Parishioners may add names of deceased family members or friends for whom they wish the parish to offer prayers during this season of remembrance.

On Wednesday, November 1st, All Saints day, Masses will be celebrated at 8:00 AM and 7:00 PM.  All are welcome.

The parish office will be closed due to thanksgiving holiday on Monday, October 9. Mass will be celebrated at 10 AM in the Church and there will be no adoration on that day.

The Archdiocese of Toronto will accept donations and channel funds through our Catholic partners in Morocco to support relief efforts underway.

Those wishing to help may do so in the following ways:

• Online through the Archdiocese of Toronto website – www.archtoronto.org
• By phone through the Development Office – 416-934-3411
• Through the parish, making cheques payable to: St. Peter’s Church – Morocco Earthquake – Humanitarian Relief

Currently, our Catholic partners are not present in Libya to coordinate relief efforts and as such we are unable to accept donations to aid those affected by the flooding at this time. For those wishing to offer support to the people of Libya, please consider a gift through the Canadian Red Cross in the following ways:

• Online through the Red Cross website – www.redcross.ca
• By phone through the Red Cross – 1-800-418-1111

Please continue to pray for those who have died, for those who are missing or displaced because of these tragic disasters in both Morocco and Libya and for all who are working hard to provide relief and rescue in both locations.

There will be a second collection for the Indigenous Healing and Reconciliation Fund on Sept. 30/Oct. 1, as a part of a national effort announced by the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops. This collection provides an opportunity for the faithful to contribute to this important initiative. For more information or to donate online please visit:
www.archtoronto.org/healingandreconciliation – Thank you for your generosity!

In honour of the feast of St. Francis of Assisi on October 4, the parish will celebrate the blessing of pets on Wednesday, October 4, 2023 at 7:00 pm outside the main doors of the Church. All pets and owners are welcome. For the safety of all people and animals, all pets must be leashed, caged or held in owners’ control.

Get ready to spice up the Fall Fair with your delectable creations! We are looking for generous bakers to contribute their homemade goodies to our Bake Table. Your treats will make this year’s fair unforgettable!

This year’s Fall Fair takes place on Saturday, September 30, from 12 pm to 7 pm and Sunday, October 1, from 10 am to 3 pm, in our auditorium.  We are looking for Cookies, Pies, Cakes, Muffins, Brownies or any Fall-themed treats.  Your support sweetens our Fall Fair! Let us make this Fall Fair a tasty success together!

We are also looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help as Booth attendants, Arts and Crafts Assistants, Food booth helpers, Stage performer assistants, Setup and Cleaning Crew.

Why Volunteer? Volunteering connects you with your community, allows you to receive volunteer hours for school/other, and you get to enjoy delicious fair food!

To join our dedicated team of volunteers, please leave your name and email with the parish office, telephone number 416-534-4219. Let us make this year’s Fall Fair the best one yet! We cannot wait to see you there!