Category Archives: General News
Celebrating our Parish Feast this Weekend of June 24 and 25
On this Saturday, June 24 and this Sunday, June 25, the Parish will transfer the patronal feast of our parish, The Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul, to celebrate it at our weekend Masses. Please come and Celebrate our Parish Feast Day.
Office Closed for Canada Day
The Parish Office will be closed on Monday, July 3, for Canada Day. Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 am in the Church and there will be no adoration.
Happy Father’s Day
The Parish Community of St. Peter’s Church wish a very Happy Father’s Day and all of God’s blessings to our fathers, grandfathers, godfathers and many other father figures in our lives. We also remember fathers who are no longer with us, but whose memories we will always cherish. HAPPY FATHER’S DAY!!!
“Mother Teresa No Greater Love” Documentary Screening
Mother Teresa: No Greater Love is a new and unique film about Mother Teresa that reveals not just who she was, but how her singular vision to serve Christ through the poor is realized to this day. The documentary will be shown on Saturday, June 24 at 6:15 pm in the Church auditorium . All are welcome!
Free Webinar – Estate Planning from a Catholic Perspective
The Archdiocese of Toronto & Catholic Cemeteries Estate Planning Team will be hosting a free one hour webinar on Saturday, June 17, 2023, starting at 9 am, focused on estate planning from a Catholic perspective. Topics covered will include:
- How to protect your loved ones with a proper Will
- How to ensure that your wishes are legally protected
- About Powers of Attorney
- Estate Trustee selection
- Finding lawyers and estate planning advisors
- Our Catholic traditions around wills, cremation, burial and funeral
To register visit or email participant details to development@archtoronto.org, with ‘Estate Planning Seminar’ as the subject line.
Thank You
We extend our heartfelt thanks to all those who helped at the Spring Fair last weekend. Thank YOU!
Courtyard Movies – Volunteer Meeting – June 8
We are having a meeting for anyone who would like to volunteer to help with this event. Past volunteers and new volunteers are encouraged to attend this meeting. The meeting will cover volunteer logistics and next steps.
The meeting will be held on Thursday June 8th, 7:00-8pm, in the St. Peter’s Parish basement hall.
If you are unable to attend and would like to volunteer feel free to contact St. Peter’s Church via email at youngadult-youthmin@stpeterstoronto.ca or phone the parish office at 416 534-4219.
We look forward to seeing as many people as possible to make this event a success. Thank you!
Laudato Si … eight years later: Adult Garden Retreat Day
A retreat day hosted by Sr. Gabriel Riddle, CPS in the gardens of the Missionary Sisters of the Precious Blood for Parishioners of St. Peter’s Parish in Toronto. The day is open to anyone who would like to learn more about Pope Francis’ major encyclical on the Care for our Common Home. We will reflect on the implementation of the encyclical over the past eight years and look at what still needs to be done.
Saturday, June 17, 2023 10:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.
St. Bernard’s Convent
685 Finch Ave. West, North York
(near buses and subway stops)
The retreat day includes input by Fr. Thomas Rosica, CSB, time for personal reflection and group discussion. Bring your own lunch for the day. Concluding Eucharistic celebration for the 11th Sunday in Ordinary Time.
Register at St. Peter’s Parish Office (416) 534-4219
Suggested donation $25 per person
Dessert Themed Coffee Hour: Pie Sunday!
On Sunday, June 11th, 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!