The live Christmas trees are now on sale until December 24, the same company as in years past will be selling Christmas trees on the Markham Street lot of our church. Please consider getting your tree (or trees) from them. You would be helping St. Peter’s operating budget by purchasing your live trees from our Markham Street lot. There are many beautiful trees available and your purchase of a Christmas tree helps to financially support the Winter Welcome table’s outreach efforts. The lot will be open every day from 10 AM to 8 PM.

It is not too difficult to believe that the words that we hear in this Sunday’s first reading from the Book of the Prophet Isaiah, “O that you would tear open the heavens and come down,” are words that have been spoken by women and men of many generations in the face of tragedy and difficulty. These words are certainly not very different from those that I found myself praying at the time of the first lockdown here in Toronto due to the COVID 19 pandemic. As the first shutdown got underway, I, like many, was frightened about the future and about what might be coming. I feared for the parish and how I would be able to serve the needs of the parishioners; I was frightened that we might have to lay off our parish staff; I wondered how I would visit the many seniors isolated in senior’s homes; and I feared that many might get sick and die as a result of the pandemic. The tone of many of my prayers was “Lord, O that you would tear open the heavens and come down and help us in these difficult times.” Continue reading →

On Sunday, November 1, 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.

In the month of November it is our tradition to pray for our beloved. The parish will have a “Book of Remembrance” for the faithful departed and the names of all those family members written in it will be remembered at all masses throughout 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.

On November 2, All Souls day the parish will have Masses for All Souls at 8:00 AM and 7:00 PM.

The parish has invited the families of those who have had a death this year to the 7:00 PM Mass. Due to Covid 19 restrictions the space is limited to 100 people. You must call the parish office to confirm your attendance for the 7:00 PM Mass

On November 1, All Saints day, being Sunday, as usual we will have Masses both at 9:00 AM and 11:15 AM.

With a strong emphasis on safety for all we are seeking volunteers for the Winter Welcome Table program as we strive to provide a nourishing take out meal for those in need commencing Monday, Nov. 2nd. This is a joint Stewardship service cosponsored by St. Joan of Arc and St. Peter’s Parishes. Service will include welcoming food preparation, meal distribution and clean up. For additional information please contact Sr. Gabriel at St. Peter’s at 416-534-4219 or Richard Tone at St. Joan of Arc via rjtone2011@gmail.com

There will be a second collection next week for the Evangelization of the Nations, otherwise known as World Mission Sunday. This is a worldwide collection for the missionary church and it is our opportunity to assist at-need Catholic communities globally.. We are called to share from our abundance. Thank you for your support of this important work

The 2020-2021 Sunday Missal for the new liturgical year which begins on the First Sunday of Advent on November 29, is now available at the parish office. Cost is $6.00

St. Peter’s Parish is now accepting 2021 Mass Intentions for all weekday Masses at 8 AM (Monday-Friday) and weekend Masses Saturday 5 PM, Sunday 9:00 AM and 11:15 AM

Offering: For announced date $20 per Mass and for Unannounced date $10 per Mass. The parish has been given permission to celebrate Mass with multiple intentions every Thursday at the 8:00 am Mass. As this is something which requires special permission from the Bishop, the parish cannot accept multiple intentions on other days.

The parish office is open to book Mass intentions on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. However, to avoid crowds in the office during the pandemic you are asked to call and make an appointment for your visit (416-534-4219)