The theme announced by His holiness Pope Francis for this year’s World Day of Migrants and Refugees is “Free to Choose Whether to Migrate or to Stay.” In his message, Pope Francis acknowledges that while the decision to migrate should always be free, in many cases it is not. This point was reflected by St. John Paul II in his message for the 90th World Day of Migrants & Refugees, in which he wrote, “Building conditions of peace means in practice being seriously committed to safeguarding first of all the right not to emigrate, that is, the right to live in peace and dignity in one’s own country.” As he concluded his message, Pope Francis referenced the words of the Lord when He said”…I was stranger, and you welcomed me” reminding us that the Lord’s words are a “constant admonition to see in the migrant not simply a brother or sister in difficulty, but Christ himself, who knocks at our door.”

A five (5) week bereavement support group will be starting at St. Peter’s Parish starting on Thursday, September 28 to October 26, 2023 from 1:30 – 3:00 pm in the rectory/auditorium. If you or someone you know is dealing with the loss of a loved one and would like to join this group, please register at the parish office (416-534-4219) or email:  contactus@stpeterstoronto.ca Facilitator: Mary Benincasa

Friday, September 29, 2023 – 5:30 p.m. – St. Michael’s Cathedral Basilica

The Archdiocese of Toronto celebrates the feast day of our archdiocesan patron, St. Michael, on Friday, September 29, 2023. All are welcome to join in a special celebration on that day at 5:30 p.m. at St. Michael’s Cathedral Basilica (65 Bond St.). Archbishop Francis Leo will celebrate Mass, with music from the world-renowned St. Michael’s Choir School. As part of the celebration, the Apostolic Nuncio to Canada, the Most Rev. Ivan Jurkovič will confer the pallium on our archbishop, a symbol of his role as Metropolitan Archbishop of Toronto and shepherd to the faithful.

Following Mass, there will be an informal reception with light refreshments in the St. Michael’s Cathedral atrium and courtyard. Seating will be first come, first served. All are welcome to join in this special celebration for our archdiocese and archbishop!

St. Bruno St. Raymond Catholic School is looking for two (2) parents or community members who would be interested in a Lunchtime Supervisor position at the school. Lunch Time Supervisors work daily, Monday – Friday, 11:15 am- 12:15 pm and assist staff with the safe supervision of students. If you or someone you know are interested in this paid position, please contact the school principal, Anne Marie Cassin, at annemarie.cassin@tcdsb.org or at the school 416-393-5276.

The Parish Office will be closed on Monday, September 4, for the Labour Day Holiday. Daily Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 AM in the Church. There will be no adoration on that day.