Thank you to Gabriel Nakonechny for his excellent service in faith formation to our parish community in his work as a Pastoral Assistant over the past two years. Gabriel will work this summer for the Office of youth and go to the Diocesan Seminary this September to discern a vocation to the priesthood. Thank you Brother Gabriel and be assured of our prayers. God bless YOU!
Camp Marygrove (for girls, ages 5-13) and Camp Ozanam (for boys, ages 7-12) have spaces open for those children in our parish who would not otherwise be able to afford a summer camp experience. These one-week summer camps are free and run consecutively through July and August. Completed applications need to be forwarded to Toronto Central Council by June 10th, 2023.
The little campers and at least one of their guardians must meet in person with SVDP St. Peter’s volunteers to complete the application forms. We will be scheduling appointments for Saturday June 3rd between 3 and 5pm; to schedule your appointment or ask for more information, please leave a message at 416.534.4219 extension 229. Leave your name, number of children, home address including postal code and the best telephone number and time to reach you. Please note, to complete the application form, we will also need a ‘to size’ copy of the front and back of the child’s Ontario health card.
If you think you would like to join Saint Vincent de Paul’s St. Peter’s volunteers or would like to find out more information about their ministry to the poor and marginalized of our community, you can leave a message at the same number.
Serving in Hope.
Please note that the Parish office will be closed on Monday, May 22 – Victoria Day. Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 AM and there will be no adoration on that day.
Deacon Matthew Hendzel was ordained to the diaconate on May 13, 2023. He is preaching this Sunday and on a few occasions throughout the summer. Congratulations Deacon Hendzel, sj
Two weeks ago, at the 5:00 pm Saturday Mass it was announced that the parish would attempt to raise $1500 to purchase a BBQ for future socials. On the way out of Church, an anonymous donor gave $1500 cash. Thank you very much for this generous donation.
Deacon Dan Kennedy, SJ, has served at our parish for the past year as a transitional deacon. He will be ordained a priest on Saturday, June 10 in Milwaukee. Following his ordination, he will work in High School administration in Detroit, While doing further studies. The parish thanks Deacon Dan for his ministry and Wishes him God’s blessings in his future ministry. Thank you Deacon Dan!!!
The parish extends its heartfelt congratulations to Elliot Costa, Londyn Da Silva, Xavier Martin, Matthew Cristoforo Schulz, Avery Howard, Gwen Howard, Audrey Martin, Claire Martin, and Charliez Ortega who received their First Holy Communion this weekend.
On Sunday, May 7, 2023, Catholics throughout the Archdiocese are encouraged to participate in Mental Health in the Faith Communities Awareness Sunday. The special focus for this day to raise awareness in our parish communities of the importance of mental health, how we need to look after it, and how important it is to get help if we are struggling. In our faith communities, people often report experiencing shame or stigma attached to mental health and mental health illness. Having open conversations about mental health issues, listening, and sharing information, opens doors to seeking help, and healing. So, on Sunday, May 7, 2023, let’s talk about mental health and help stop the silence, stigma and shame. A list of mental health resources can be found on the Archdiocese’s website.
“We Are Many,
We Are One”
During Catholic Education Week, April 30th to May 5th, 2023, we give thanks for the gift of publicly funded Catholic Education in our province. Catholic schools foster supportive communities where young people can experience the joy of God’s love and understand the Christian mission in the world. Together, our parishes, educators and families sow the seeds of faith with the next generation of Catholics, challenging them to live as joyful and faithful disciples. To affirm your support of Catholic education and sign-up for email updates, visit: www.togetherinfaith.ca.