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Reduction in the Hours that the Church is Open

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Decorative ImageOver the past few years, St. Peter’s Church has been blessed to have a guard to watch the church and allow it to be left open in the day time. This guard was paid for by the Archdiocese of Toronto and his main job was to watch over the access to the archives and computer lab  that were in the basement of the church. As these now move to the Centre next door, the parish will no longer have a guard and it will not be possible to leave the church open all day.

The church will now be open only in the morning for Mass or the daily communion services Monday to Friday from 7:30 to 9:00 a.m., Saturday from 4:00 to 6:00 pm and Sunday from 8:30 till 11:30 a.m. Please adjust your visits to the church accordingly.

Humanitarian Relief – India’s COVID-19 Outbreak

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Decorative ImageThose wishing to help may do so in the following ways:

  • Online through the Archdiocese of Toronto website: www.archtoronto.org 
  • By phone through the Development Office – 416-934-3411
  • Through the parish, making cheques payable to:
    St. Peter’s Church – India’s COVID-19 Outbreak – Disaster Relief

To learn more about Caritas’ work in India, please watch this video:

Please continue to pray for the people of India and all those who are suffering from COVID-19 worldwide. Thank you for your continued assistance. 

World Communications Day – May 16, 2021

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Decorative ImageLiving the Gospel locally and around the world

“You – the clergy, religious and lay faithful of the Archdiocese – haven’t forgotten the needs of your neighbours.

“Thank you to our pastors and parish staff who have continued to educate the faithful about the work of ShareLife agencies.”

 – Cardinal Thomas Collins

 Thank you for supporting ShareLife!

Many Thanks for the Holy Week & Easter Celebrations to:

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  • Our parish community extends a special word of thanks and gratitude to all liturgical ministers and to all those who helped make our celebrations so prayerful
  • All involved in assisting in the preparation of our adult candidates for the Sacraments of Initiation at the Easter Vigil
  • Our musicians for providing the beautiful music which greatly enhanced the Triduum Liturgies of Holy Thursday, Good Friday and the Easter Vigil
  • All Lectors and Eucharistic ministers, Altar Servers and Ushers for their endless dedication
  • Our Sacristans for the fine work in helping prepare and make the Triduum liturgies run so smoothly
  • Many thanks to all who made donations for flowers

Easter Blessings

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His resurrection is a gift that lights our way and brings joy and peace to our hearts. May God’s blessings be with you at Easter. HAPPY EASTER!!!!

~Father Michael and the Parish Staff ~

Please Book Your Free Seat to the Triduum by 2:00 pm on Holy Thursday!

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As the parish office will close for the Easter weekend at 2:00 pm on Holy Thursday, you are asked to book your free seat for any of the Triduum Service by 2:00 pm on Thursday, April 1, 2021.

There will not be anyone in the office to receive your reservation after this time. Fr. Michael will be in the church celebrating the Easter Liturgies and unable to book seats on your behalf. If you are unable to book a seat, please join us through our livestream. May God bless you during this Easter Triduum.

Donation for Easter Flowers

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Every year the parish relies on the generosity of parishioners to decorate the church with flowers. If you would like to make a donation to purchase flowers, please make your donation by using the envelope “Flowers for Easter” marked with your name, address and envelope numbers. Thank you for your generosity.