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Bible Study on the Gospel of Matthew

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We will be recommencing our weekly Faith Study starting this coming Thursday, February 16, from 7 PM to 8:45 PM. This semester, we’ll be working through the Gospel of Matthew during the Lenten season and up to Easter. 

This Gospel 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: 

1) Who do PEOPLE say that I am? and, 2) 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. All are welcome to join us beginning this Thursday, February 16, at 7 PM. Looking forward to seeing many of you there! God bless.

A warm welcome to Archbishop-designate Most Rev. Francis Leo

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The Parish of St. Peter’s rejoices in the appointment of Archbishop Frank Leo and welcomes him to Toronto.

Pope Francis today appointed Archbishop-elect Frank Leo as the Archbishop of Toronto. The parish extends a joyful welcome to Archbishop-elect Leo. Let us pray that God protect our new pastor and shepherd and grant him a long and healthy life.

Please see the Archbishop-elect’s greeting to the People of God in Toronto here.

Continuing the “Listening to Indigenous Voices” Process

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One of the resolutions that came out of the parish’s “Listening to Indigenous Voices” process is the conclusion that this process is just beginning, and that as a community we need to continue to explore what this issue means for us. In that spirit, I would like to share with you four pastoral letters that the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops have written on the subject of Reconciliation with Indigenous Persons.  These letters are written to:

  1. The First Nations Peoples of Canada;
  2. Inuit in Canada;
  3. Metis in Canada; and
  4. The People of God in Canada.

I would invite all to read these letters as a way of growing in understanding in this area. May we all pray and work towards truth, reconciliation and healing.

Fr. Michael

Ash Wednesday Schedule

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Lent Begins on Wednesday, February 22, 2023 (Ash Wednesday).  The 40 days of Lent are a special time of spiritual renewal in the Church. The parish will have two Masses on Ash Wednesday with the distribution of Ashes. These will be at 8:00 AM and 7:00 PM in the Church. During Lent the Stations of the Cross will be prayed Friday evenings in the Church after 7:00 PM Mass. On Ash Wednesday, confessions will take place in the Church after 7 PM Mass until 9 PM.

Thank You

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The Society of St. Vincent de Paul, St. Peter’s Conference, would like to thank everyone for contributing generously to our weekly collection baskets as you exit Mass and our Christmas envelop drive. The funds collected help us turn Concern into Action, and enable us to respond to calls for help from those most in need in our parish community.

Through your support and generosity, you have made it possible for us to help over two dozen families in our parish with groceries, clothing, and furniture throughout 2022, and a little extra special Christmas help. We extend physical aid, but also friendship to those less fortunate and are always looking for people who might consider joining us in our vocation. If you would like to find out more about volunteering with St. Peters’ St. Vincent de Paul, leave us a message at (416) 534-4219 ext. 229.

On behalf of our volunteers, our parish family, and those people whom we’ve helped, thank you and God’s blessings and peace be with you in 2023.