This retreat is being offered by Sr. Gabriel Riddle, cps in the gardens of the Missionary Sisters of the Precious Blood:

• Date: Saturday, September 17, 2022
• Time: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
• Venue: St. Bernard’s Convent, 685 Finch Ave. West, North York (close to buses and subway)

Retreat includes Eucharistic celebration and a special presentation by Fr. Thomas Rosica, csb, time for prayer and reflection.  Lunch provided. Please register at: St. Peter’s Parish (416-534-4219). Suggested donation: $25

As Christians, we are invited to share the Good News with others. Today this can be done by inviting someone to consider joining the R.C.I.A. in the parish where they would like to attend Sunday Mass. The “R.C.I.A.” is the Rites of Christian Initiation of Adults. Through the celebration of these rites in their local parish community, individuals become members of the Catholic Church through their local parish community. These rites are accompanied by a catechetical process which educates those who are becoming Catholic in the teachings of Christ and the traditions of the Church that He established to continue His mission and spread the Good News.

Here at St. Peter’s those who wish to become Catholic are invited to begin attending Mass in our parish community each Sunday. As they do this, they are accompanied by the R.C.I.A team and meet on Tuesday evenings to learn about our faith, deepen in a prayer relationship with Jesus, and discover how they can find their place in our Christian community through Sunday worship, service of neighbour and prayer. The R.C.I.A. at St. Peter’s will begin in September. The group will meet throughout the length of the school year. The Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist) will be celebrated at Easter (April 8, 2023) and the group will continue to meet until the end of the Pentecost season (June 2023).

For those already Baptized in another Christian denomination a shorter path towards joining the Catholic Church may be possible, depending on their previous faith formation.

If you know anyone who might be interested in becoming Catholic, please invite them to consider joining the R.C.I.A. at the parish where they wish to attend Sunday Mass. If they wish to do so here at St. Peter’s, please have them give Fr. Michael a call for more information (416-534-4291, ext. 211).

Catholic Cemeteries & Funeral Services – Archdiocese of Toronto invites all families within the Archdiocese of Toronto to participate in the Annual Mass for the Faithful Departed on Wednesday August 17, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. Cemetery locations and Celebrants for this year’s Annual Mass are as follows:

Cemetery / Celebrant

• Assumption Cemetery, Mississauga / Most Rev. Ivan Camilleri
• Christ the King Cemetery, Markham / Most Rev. Robert Kasun
• Holy Cross Cemetery, Thornhill / His Eminence Thomas Cardinal Collins
• Mount Hope Cemetery, Toronto / Reverend Msgr. Paul Zimmer
• Queen of Heaven Cemetery, Woodbridge / Rev. Msgr. John Borean
• Resurrection Cemetery, Whitby / Most Rev. Vincent Nguyen
• St. Mary’s Cemetery, Barrie / Most Rev. John A. Boissonneau

ALL ARE WELCOME!!

In the event of rain, Masses will be held in:

• Our Lady of Fatima Mausoleum at Assumption Cemetery
• Holy Family Mausoleum at Holy Cross Cemetery
• St. Anthony’s Mausoleum at Queen of Heaven Cemetery
• Our Lady of the Assumption Mausoleum at Resurrection Cemetery
• Christ the King Cemetery will celebrate Mass in the Reception Centre at the cemetery office
• Mount Hope Cemetery will celebrate Mass at St. Monica’s Parish, 44 Broadway Ave. TorontoSt. Mary’s Cemetery will celebrate Mass at St. Mary’s Parish, 65 Amelia Street in Barrie.

Have a safe and enjoyable summer holiday. While you are away, the parish will continue to celebrate daily and Sunday Masses. Sadly, the bills do not take a holiday and still need to be paid for your Parish Church. Please continue to support your Parish Church throughout the summer.  Happy Holidays!!!

The Parish Office will be closed on Friday, July 1, Canada Day. Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 am in the Church.  There will be no adoration on that day.

Please note that the office will also be closed on Tuesday, July 5, due to a planning day.

This past year, Father Thomas Lim lived in residence at St. Peter’s as he taught a full course load at St. Augustine’s Seminary. While he was in residence, he assisted many weekends and filled in when needed. As of June 30^th, 2022, Fr. Thomas Lim has been appointed pastor of St. Lawrence the Martyr Parish in Scarborough and he will continue to teach part time at St. Augustine’s Seminary. Thank you Father Thomas for your presence and assistance !! You will be missed. We pray that you are blessed in your new ministry at St. Lawrence the Martyr Parish.

Cardinal Collins reminds us that, and I quote:

“Our faith community has always responded heroically to the needs around us, particularly through our enthusiastic support of ShareLife. We can help alleviate the suffering of those whose lives have been upended by the pandemic. Let us say yes to Jesus’ call to live the Gospel by providing for those in need.” End of quote.

To date our parish has raised $42000 toward our goal of $32,927.40. Thank you for supporting ShareLife!