We would like to have unwrapped gifts for distribution at our December 20th Winter Welcome Table Christmas Party. Items such as socks, scarves, hats, gloves, male and female personal hygiene products would be required. Your generosity will be appreciated. Please place gifts in the box provided inside the side entrance of the church near the vigil lights any day until Sunday Dec.12. Thank you!!

On Sunday, December 12, the parish will celebrate Solemn Sung Vespers for Gaudete Sunday at 5:00 PM in the Church. Please come and pray with us.

A prayerful and challenging look at Scriptures’ unsung heroines who have much to teach us today….wonderful news, they are all related to the Christ Child

• Date: December 14 & 15, 2021
• Time: 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
• Venue: In the Church
• Facilitator: Sr. Gabriel Riddle

Offering Envelopes for 2022 are available at the back of the church along with the Pre-Authorized Giving Plan Form (PAG). Instructions are on the form. The boxed sets are organized alphabetically. Please make sure to pick up only the box with your name on it. Please practice social distancing and sanitize your hands before reaching for your envelopes and kindly refrain from touching boxes belonging to others.

PLEASE DO NOT USE THE 2022 ENVELOPES UNTIL THE NEW YEAR BEGINS

The “Book of Remembrance” has been placed in the church for the month of November. Parishioners may add names of deceased family members or friends for whom they wish the parish to offer prayers during this season of remembrance

The 2021-2022 Sunday Missal for the new liturgical year which begins with the First Sunday of Advent on November 28, may be obtained at the Parish office. Cost is $7.00

On November 11^th, 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

The Office of Vocations will host a Come & See – Day Retreat for men 18 years and older, at St. Augustine’s Seminary on Saturday, November 20 from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. This day retreat offers men a way to discern a possible call to priesthood at our seminary. We encourage you to promote this retreat in your parish and during your livestream Masses. Thank you in advance for your generosity as we work together to build a culture of vocations. REGISTER: www.vocationstoronto.ca. EMAIL: vocations@archtoronto.org

Thank you to all who supported ShareLife this year. The parish has exceeded its goal of $42,000 thanks to your generosity. To date, we have raised slightly over $42,000.

Those who still wish to donate to ShareLife may do so by donating at the church, mailing your donation to the parish office (659 Markham Street, Toronto, Ontario M6G 2M1) or through the archdiocesan website’s “Donate Now” portal at: www.archtoronto.org.  

It’s that time of year to begin registrations for this year’s Sacramental Preparation Programme.  We are accepting registrations for ALL children, in both Public and Catholic schools, wishing to prepare for the celebration of the Sacraments of First Reconciliation, Holy Eucharist and Confirmation next spring.

First Communion: Children in grade two or older are invited to celebrate the Sacraments of First Confession and First Communion.  Parents interested in enrolling their children in this programme are invited to attend one of the two scheduled meetings – Saturday, November 20, 2021 at 2–3 pm or Wednesday, November 24, 2021 at 7-8 pm.  The meeting will take place in the main Church.

Confirmation:  Children in grade seven or older are invited to celebrate the Sacrament of Confirmation.  Parents AND their children interested in enrolling in this programme are invited to attend one of the two scheduled meetings – Saturday, November 13, 2021 at 2-3 pm or Wednesday, November 17, 2021 at 7-8 pm.  The meeting will take place in the main Church.

All Sacramental Preparation Classes must be attended by both Catholic and Public school children. Please inquire at the Parish Office, contact Fr. Michael at 416-534-4219, ext. 211 or visit us online at www. religioused.stpeterstoronto.ca, for further details and information about this year’s programme.