Thank you to John Paul Piano!

For the past several years, John Paul Piano has worked as the parish’s weekend sacristan. He will finish his work this weekend as he prepares for college. The parish thanks him for his faithful service and prays for his future happiness and success.

First Friday Healing Mass at 7 PM – March 6, 2020

The First Friday Healing Mass will be on March 6 at 7 PM in the Church. Those in need of spiritual, physical, psychological or emotional healing are invited to present their petitions for healing at the time of the prayers of the faithful. These petitions can be written down and placed in a special petition box at the altar. When this Mass is celebrated on a normal ferial day, the votive Mass of the Sacred Heart will be celebrated. 

Lent Begins on Wednesday, February 26, 2020 (Ash Wednesday)

The 40 days of Lent are a special time of spiritual renewal in the Church.   Lent begins on Ash Wednesday. The parish will have three Masses on Ash Wednesday with the distribution of Ashes. These will be at 8:00 AM, 12:10 PM and 7:00 PM in the Church. During Lent the Stations of the Cross will be prayed Friday evenings in the Church. On the First and Last Fridays the stations will follow the 7:00 PM Mass. On other Friday they will be prayed at 7:00 PM.

New Beginnings – Bereavement Ministry Support Group

A five (5) week bereavement ministry support group will be starting at St. Peter’s rectory offices starting on Tuesday, March 3 to April 7   from 1:30 -3:30p.m. If you or someone you know is dealing with the loss of a loved one and would like to join this group, please register at the parish office (416-534-4219) Group facilitator: Sr. Gabriel M. Riddle cps

Society of Sharing: Inner-City volunteers

“Are you a senior or a retiree? Can you spend at least 2 hours of your time to help isolated and lonely seniors? The SOCIETY OF SHARING: INNER- CITY VOLUNTEERS: A ShareLife member agency, is currently seeking volunteers (age 55+) for various positions, including friendly visitors, social group facilitators and medical/shopping escorts. You can make a difference in the life of a senior who is isolated and living alone in downtown Toronto. For more information, please call 416-413-0380 ext. 224 or send an email at vrts@societyofsharing.org or by visiting their website at www.societyofsharing.org”.