On Sunday, March 27, the parish will celebrate Solemn Sung Vespers at 5:00 PM in the Church.
Please come and pray with us.
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Mass for the Solemnity of the Annunciation and the Consecration of Russia and Ukraine to the Immaculate Heart of Mary
On Friday, March 25th, 2022, the parish will celebrate an additional Mass at 12 noon for the Solemnity of the Annunciation and the Consecration of Russia and Ukraine to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. This Mass will be in addition to the parish’s 8:00 a.m. Mass and Friday Lenten Mass at 7:00 p.m. The additional noon Mass will be celebrated at the same time as our local bishop and the Holy Father will be celebrating Mass at the cathedral and at St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome to consecrate Russia and Ukraine to the Immaculate Heart of Mary.
On Friday, March 25th, 2022, the parish will also have adoration from 8:30 a.m., following the 8:00 a.m. Mass, until the Mass at noon to pray for peace in Ukraine.
Please come and celebrate this important solemnity, join in praying for the consecration of Russia and Ukraine, and praying for peace in Ukraine.
Please also consider praying this prayer for peace in Ukraine at home:
God of реасе and justice,
we pray for the реорlе of Ukraine today.
We pray for реaсе and the laying down of weapons.
We pray for аll those who fear for tomorrow,
that your Spirit of comfort would draw near to them.
We pray for those with power over war or реасе,
for wisdom, discernment and compassion to guide their decisions.
Above аll, we pray for аll your precious children, at-risk and in fear,
that you would hold and protect them.
We pray in the name of Jesus, the Prince of Реасе.
Amen.
Third Sunday of Lent March 20, 2022
Next weekend is ShareLife Sunday
Have you considered supporting ShareLife through our monthly giving?
You can enroll in monthly giving via our website by clicking on the “donate” button. You can also do so at sharelife.org. If you need help or have any questions, please call 416-934-3411 or email slife@archtoronto.org.
Our parish goal is $42000. March 27th is ShareLife Sunday. Please give generously.
Lenten Reconciliation Services
Lenten Reconciliation Services will take place on:
- Saturday, April 2, 2022 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Day of Confessions).
- Good Friday, April 15, 2022 following the 3:00 p.m. Good Friday Service
- Every Saturday from 3:45 to 4:30 p.m. or by appointment.
Someone to Talk to in a Difficult Time
These uncertain Covid times have shone a light on the pressing need for mental health support services. St. Peter’s Parish and Dr. Egit have teamed up in addressing that need.
When is it time for mental health support? The question is puzzling. Are we; depressed enough, anxious enough, stressed enough, worthy enough? Those are imponderable quandaries on which to base a decision. The simpler questions are, “Have I been unhappy” and ,”Is my daily life a struggle?” If the answer is yes, then mental health supports are appropriate.
The service is free. There are a limited number of hours dedicated to this program. Dr. Egit will be available for appointments Wednesdays between 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Each appointment will be 45 minutes in length. The sessions will be conducted online or by telephone. To arrange to speak with him, you are asked to call and book an appointment with the parish office (416-534-4219).
Dr. Egit is a psychotherapist and a psychoanalyst experienced in working with individuals and couples. He holds an MA and a Ph.D. from The University of Toronto and had completed his psychoanalytic training and certification from the Toronto Institute of Contemporary Psychoanalysis. He is registered with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario
Second Sunday of Lent March 13, 2022
Live the Gospel by supporting ShareLife
ShareLife Sunday is March 27th. Our parish goal for this year’s campaign is $42,000
This year, we are encouraging you to make your donation online via sharelife.org.
Monthly Pre-Authorized Giving (PAG) is a convenient way to spread your ShareLife contribution throughout the year. Simply fill out the form on a ShareLife pew envelope, include a void cheque, and then give it to the parish office or drop it in the offertory basket at any time. Contact ShareLife at slife@archtoronto.org or 416-934-3411 if you have any questions about pre-authorized giving.
Parishioners who have previously supported our parish campaign are being sent a letter from Cardinal Collins. Information about how to again support our campaign is also found in the included letter from His Eminence. Thank you for supporting ShareLife!
Spring Forward – Sunday, March 13, 2022
This weekend, March 13, 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.
Courtyard Movies – Volunteer Meeting
We are having a meeting for anyone who would like to volunteer to help with this event. Past volunteers and new volunteers are encouraged to attend this meeting. The meeting will cover volunteer logistics and next steps.
The meeting will be held on Wednesday, March 23, 2022, 7:00-8pm, in the St. Peter’s Parish basement hall.
If you are unable to attend and would like to volunteer feel free to contact St. Peter’s Church via email at youngadult-youthmin@stpeterstoronto.ca or phone the parish office at 416 534-4219.
We look forward to seeing as many people as possible to make this event a success.
Thank you!
First Sunday of Lent March 6, 2022
Support our Lenten ShareLife Appeal
Our parish’s ShareLife Campaign is now underway. In this time of Lent, please reflect on the great needs of our brothers and sisters who are helped through your kind support of ShareLife.
Last year, ShareLife supporters like you enabled 21,000 people to receive affordable mental health care through family service agencies across the Archdiocese of Toronto, including our community.
Our parish goal for this year’s campaign is $42, 000. Please give generously on ShareLife Sunday, which is March 27.
Back to Life! Back to Reality: A 2022 Lenten Message from Fr. Michael
