The parish would like to invite maturing adults (those over 50) for a discussion to explore their needs, interests and the possibilities of forming a group for maturing adults. This meeting will take place on Wednesday, July 17th at 2:00 pm in the church basement. Please come and meet others.
Category Archives: General News
Mission appeal – July 6-7
The Mission of Office of our Archdiocese each year invites a missionary group to share about their mission work in all the parishes. On June 6-7, we will have guest speaker, Mr. Tom Chitta at all the masses. Foundation for Children in Need is a Catholic lay organization doing mission work in the interior villages of India. FCN sponsors 2500 children and college students. They have been responsible for building several schools, boarding homes, a community health center and two homes for the elderly. They provide free medical check-ups and medicine to thousands of needy people and children. 800 children born with Cleft Lip and Cleft Palate are helped with free corrective surgeries in the past 5 years. We welcome Tom and encourage you to support their mission work generously. There will be a second collection taken up on the weekend of July 6-7 for their mission work. To know more about their mission work, Please visit: www.fcn-usa.org.
Sunday Coffee Hour ~June 30, 2019
You all are welcome to join the Coffee Hour on Sunday, June 30, after the 9 AM and 11:15 AM Masses in the Church Auditorium. See you there!!
Adult Funeral Servers Needed
The parish is in urgent need of adult funeral services. These individuals are needed are needed to serve at funeral Masses. The parish has about 25 funerals a year. This would be a great ministry for a retired person. Training will be provided. Please if you are interested call Father Michael at 416-534-4219
Sponsors for Movie Night
Are you interested in a sponsorship opportunity with our annual St. Peter’s Courtyard Movies event? During select Saturdays this summer, the parish will be hosting movie screenings on the main lawn of Saint Peter’s Catholic Church. The movie series will comprise of a great mix of classic films as well as several recent releases.
Our theme this year is community awareness, and we’re looking for sponsors to help make this event possible. Consider making a donation to help sponsor our event, example donations; gift cards, movie passes, game tickets etc. By giving to the St. Peter’s Courtyard Movies event we will advertise your business/ name on our movie night pamphlets, website and pre-screening film. For more details about our Courtyard Movie Night events please visit our website at www.courtyardmovies.ca or contact the parish office.
Happy Father’s Day
The Parish Community of St. Peter’s Church wish a very Happy Father’s Day and all of God’s blessings to our fathers, grandfathers, godfathers and many other father figures in our lives. We also remember fathers who are no longer with us, but whose memories we will always cherish. HAPPY FATHER’S DAY!!!
Formation and Training Day for Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion—Saturday, Jul 6, 2019—9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
All Eucharistic Ministers (Extra-ordinary Ministers of Holy Communion), are asked to attend a formation day that the parish will be hosting for this important ministry. It will take place on Saturday, July 6, 2019 from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm in the church auditorium. Anyone who is interested in becoming a Eucharistic Minister should contact Fr. Michael (416-534-4219) and plan on attending this workshop. Please confirm you attendance by calling the parish office so that we may prepare enough handouts. Please bring your own lunch and refreshments.
Congratulations and Prayerful Wishes to –
Sidney Amarela, Santana Atapuma, Alejandra Atapuma, Aurianne Beaudoin,Vanessa Carneiro, Noah Carreiro, Michaela Cauchi, Alyssa DaSilva, Eleasha Ebhote, Maya Fazari-Colino, Michael Fazari-Colino, Percival Francis, Avry Frias, Nora Grande, Delia Henriques, Jamie Huchez, Wilhelm Melo, Lexia Milan, Nicholas Muzzi, Aidan Ramirez, Joselle Tuliao, and Chloe Hollott-Lo, who received the sacrament of Confirmation.
Also to Alejandra Atapuma, Caroline Atapuma, Joshua Ebhote who received the sacrament of First Holy Communion this weekend.
Sacred Heart of Jesus Feast Celebration – Friday, June 28
Mass in honour of the feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus will take place on Friday, June 28 at 7 PM in the
Church:
6:00 PM – Novena/Chaplet of the Sacred Heart
6:45 PM – Benediction
7:00 PM – Holy Mass celebrated by Fr. Michael McGourty
All are welcome!!
Garden Retreat for Women on June 15
Ladies, we are having another garden retreat at St. Bernard’s Convent, 685 Finch Ave. W. North York. Theme: Walking with the thoughts and reflections of Jean Vanier. Sat. June 15, Eucharist 11:00 to 4:00 p.m. Potluck picnic. RSVP Sr. Gabriel at 416534-4219 (Parish) / 416-630-3298 (Convent).