On November 11th, we remember in thanksgiving those who made and who continue to make the supreme sacrifice for us in time of war. We pray that the offering of their lives may not have been in vain. Today we dedicate ourselves to the cause of justice, freedom and peace, and for the wisdom and strength to build a better world. May we keep all those who are overseas in our prayers, that they may return home safely.

There will be a second collection next weekend, for The Shepherds’ Trust. The mission of The Shepherds’ Trust is to help ensure that elderly and disabled priests are provided with sufficient financial resources to lead a dignified life after many years of ministry. Your generous gift will help our priests to maintain a modest but active and independent lifestyle in their retirement years. For priests who are ill or otherwise infirm, the Trust ensures they have access to nursing home facilities and medical care. Thank you for your support of this important work.

The “Book of Remembrance” has been placed in the Church for the month of November to add names of deceased family and friends to offer prayers.

On Sunday, November 6, we will move our clocks back one hour to change to standard time. Please remember only the Sunday Masses next weekend will begin in accordance with standard time.

When hearing reports of the war in Ukraine, and the millions of Ukrainians that have been forced to flee their homeland, many have asked what they can do to help. Over 80,000 Ukrainians have already arrived to Canada through a special visa program created by Immigration Canada. An additional 500,000 have applied to the program and are expected to arrive in the coming months. Many are arriving to Toronto and are without family here in Canada to help them. Among those will be some who are vulnerable to human trafficking, particularly seniors, single women, and women with children. There is an immediate need for families to host for a period of between one and six months some of those who have arrived (need housing, renting space, setting up a home, social support, etc.). If you would like to learn more about hosting a Ukrainian family, please go to Archdiocese of Toronto – Ukrainian Crisis (archtoronto.org) and register for a virtual information session.

St. Peter’s Parish is now accepting 2023 Mass Intentions for all Masses.  Weekdays, Monday to Friday at 8 am and weekends, Saturday 5 pm, Sunday 9 am and 11:15 pm.

The parish has been given permission to celebrate Mass with multiple intentions every Thursday at the 8 am Mass. As this is something which requires special permission from the Bishop, the parish cannot accept multiple intentions on other days.

The monthly First Friday Memorial Mass, commemorating the anniversaries of the deceased friends and family members of parishioners, will be celebrated on Friday, November 4th at 7 pm.  If you would like to include the name of someone who’s date of passing occurred during this month, please call the parish office during office hours- 416-534-4219. Since  arrangements must be made ahead of time for a candle to be lit for each person being remembered, it will not be possible to add names during the Mass.