May the victory of the Risen Christ and His conquering over death bring Peace and Happiness to you and those you most hold dear!
~~~ HAPPY EASTER ~~~
Father Michael and the Parish Staff
Category Archives: General News
Ongoing Faith Study on the Gospel of Matthew
This group, facilitated by Gabriel Nakoneckny, meets on Thursdays, from 7 PM to 8:45 PM for study on the Gospel of Matthew. All are welcome to join us on the following Thursdays:
- May 4 and 18
The Gospel of Matthew was particularly beloved by the Early Church, being the most quoted of any of the Four Gospels, and being placed at the beginning of the New Testament because of its great prominence and importance in revealing Jesus Christ as the fulfillment of all redemptive history. At the height of his ministry, Jesus turned to his disciples and asked them two fundamental questions found only in this gospel account:
- Who do PEOPLE say that I am?
- Who do YOU say that I am?
These are the most important questions that all people, including us in the Church, must answer. And our answer makes all the difference both for this life and the life to come. And so these two questions will be the guiding points of our journey through the Gospel of Matthew in the coming weeks. Looking forward to seeing many of you there! God bless.
No Memorial Mass on Good Friday, April 7
Since Good Friday falls on First Friday of the month in April, there will be no Memorial Mass on April 7 at 7 pm. The Memorial Mass on May 5 at 7:00 pm will include the names of all deceased loved ones whose anniversaries fall both in April and May.
Donation for Easter Flowers
Every year the parish relies on the generosity of parishioners to decorate the church with flowers. If you would like to make a donation to purchase flowers, please make your donation by using the envelope “Flowers for Easter” marked with your name, address and envelope numbers. Thank you for your generosity.
Dessert Themed Coffee Hour: Surprise Sunday!
Holy Week Schedule
Mass of Celebration to Welcome Archbishop Francis (Frank) Leo
The installation of Bishop Francis (Frank) Leo as Archbishop of Toronto will take place on Saturday, March 25, 2023 at 10 a.m. Given capacity restrictions at St. Michael’s Cathedral Basilica, this will be an invitation-only event. The Mass of Installation will be livestreamed through stmichaelscathedral.com/live and broadcast on Salt & Light Catholic TV and through their website slmedia.org.
Parishioners are invited to attend a regional Mass of Welcome taking place in the Central Region on Tuesday, April 11, 2023 at Blessed Trinity Parish, Toronto at 7 p.m. A reception will follow Mass in the parish hall. All are welcome. Please continue to keep Archbishop Leo in your prayers as he begins his ministry as our shepherd.
Social Justice Committee News- Ukrainian Hosting
Recently, members of the Social Justice Committee met with members from St. Gabriel’s Parish Refugee Committee. This meeting was to explore the possibility of a collaboration in support of their efforts to host Ukrainian families. Our Committee has decided that this would be a wonderful way to offer our Parish support by providing volunteers and later, some financial support. In the next few weeks, St. Gabriel’s Refugee Committee will come to St. Peter’s to make a presentation to anyone interested in supporting this new collaboration.
Counters Needed for Collection
St. Peter’s Parish requires counters to assist with the counting of the collection. Volunteers work in teams of four. This is an ideal volunteer position for a retired person available in the daytime. If you are a regular parishioner and willing to help, please contact the office at 416-534-4219 . As this is a high risk volunteer position, volunteers must be willing to undergo a police background check and complete the volunteer screening procedures.
Spring Forward – Sunday, March 12, 2023
This Sunday, March 12, is the beginning of Daylight Savings Time. We ask you to please remember to set your clocks, watches, and other time keeping devices ahead one hour next Saturday evening before retiring for the evening so that you will arrive on time for Sunday Mass.