A six (6) week bereavement ministry support group will be starting at St. Peter’s (ministry centre) starting on Tuesday, September 18 to October 23 from 1:00 – 3:00 p.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 / Matthew Hendzel, sj

Please be aware that the Archdiocese of Toronto has received multiple reports from parishes that criminals have created Gmail accounts in various pastors’ names, asking for iTunes gift cards for a sick friend in the hospital. If you receive this email, do not respond and forward the message to the Help Desk at helpdesk@archtoronto.org.

The Parish Community of St. Peter’s is a very socially conscious and active community, and participates in hosting many outreach programmes. Despite that, we do not have a Social Justice Committee. Such a Committee would direct the parish’s efforts to study and understand the Church’s social teachings. In the hopes of starting a Social Justice Committee, anyone who might be interested in assisting with this project is invited to this important meeting on September 27th at 7:00 pm in the Parish Centre: 830 Bathurst St. Please consider coming!    

His Eminence Cardinal Collins will be here on Saturday, September 15th to celebrate the 5 PM Mass and bless the new Parish offices and outreach centre for the Sisters of Life. On that same day, the parish will host an open house so that parishioners may visit the new parish offices and centre. The open house will be from 2 – 4:30 pm.

Beginning this weekend, September 8/9, the parish will return to the regular Sunday Mass Schedule:

• Saturday at 5 PM
• Sundays at 9 AM, 11:15 AM and 6 PM

There will be a meeting for Ministers of Sick and shut-in on Saturday, September 8, at 12:30 pm in the Centre in the St. Paul’s room. New members welcome!

The Parish Office will be closed on Monday, September 3, for the Labour Day Holiday.  Daily Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 AM in the Centre Chapel. There will be no adoration on that day.

Children’s Liturgy of the Word is an age-appropriate Liturgy of the Word offered for youth at the 11:15 AM Mass. No pre-registration is necessary. All children are welcome and encouraged to attend.

• Just before the Liturgy of the Word begins for the assembly, these children are invited to go with the weekly leaders from the church to learn the liturgy of the word. During this special time, the volunteer teacher leads the children through prayers, readings and activities that are simplified for children.
• The children learn about the same Scripture readings as the rest of the assembly. They are taught a simplified main message of the readings accompanied with an activity.
• Volunteers are needed to teach the lessons each week, as well as to assist with the supervision of the children. This is a great opportunity for adults and middle school/high school youth to help these eager youngsters learn the Word of the Lord.
• Volunteers who work with children and other vulnerable people are asked to complete a police background check in accordance with the Archdiocese of Toronto’s volunteer screening procedures.

For more information or to get involved, contact the parish office or youth minister.
Email: youngadult-youthmin@stpeterstoronto.ca
Parish office: 416-534-4219

Legion of Mary, North Toronto Curia is organizing an one day pilgrimage to Martyr’s Shrine, Midland, Ontario, Rosary Sunday, September 9,2018. Bus is an air-conditioned coach. Cost $25 First come, First served. If interested please call the parish office – 416-534-4219.