Category Archives: General News
Winter Welcome Table Organizing Meeting – Monday, October 6, 2025
There will be a meeting for all volunteers interested in assisting with the Winter Welcome Table Meal at St. Peter’s Church on Monday, October 6th, at 7 pm, in St. Peter’s parish auditorium.
This has been a joint venture between the parishes of St. Joan of Arc and St. Peter’s for many years and volunteers are much needed. All interested are welcome.
Blessing of Pets – Feast of St. Francis of Assisi
In honour of the feast of St. Francis of Assisi on October 4, the parish will celebrate the blessing of pets on Saturday, October 4, 2025 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
Please Get Involved
The parish invites parishioners to consider getting involved in different ministries. The parish needs Ushers and Ministers of Hospitality, Lectors, Eucharistic Ministers, Altar Servers and Eucharistic Ministers for the Sick and Shut in. Please consider attending workshops in the Church:
Lectors Ministry – Saturday, September 20 from 2 pm – 3:30 pm
Eucharistic Ministers – Saturday, September 27 from 2 pm – 3:30 pm
Altar Servers Ministry – Saturday, October 4 from 1:30 pm – 3 pm
Eucharistic Ministers for Sick and Shut-in – Saturday, October 11 from 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Ushers and Ministers of Hospitality – Saturday, October 18, from 2:00 pm– 3:30 pm
Please call the parish office at 416-534-4219 to register.
Notice: Handicapped Stair Lift Out of Service
The parish’s handicapped stair lift is temporarily out of service. A replacement part has been ordered from British Columbia, and repairs will be completed as soon as it arrives. In the meantime, the stair lift will remain unavailable. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience.
September Themed Coffee Hour: BBQ & Cookie Sunday 2025
July & August Themed Coffee Hour: Barbeque Sunday 2025
June Dessert Themed Coffee Hour: Pancake Sunday 2025
SACRED heART Event Pictures
On Tuesday, May 6, the parish hosted an evening on art and faith entitled SACRED heART. This event was co-sponsored by the parish and the Office of Catholic Youth. At the event, Dr. Christina Labriola gave a talk on the relationship between faith and art and artist Anna Mancini shared her paintings. Beautiful music was provided by the group “Ensemble Ex nihilo.” There was a great turnout. Thank you to all who contributed. Continue reading
