As Christians, we are invited to share the Good News with others. Today this can be done by inviting someone to consider joining the R.C.I.A. in the parish where they would like to attend Sunday Mass. The “R.C.I.A.” is the Rites of Christian Initiation of Adults. Through the celebration of these rites in their local parish community, individuals become members of the Catholic Church through their local parish community. These rites are accompanied by a catechetical process which educates those who are becoming Catholic in the teachings of Christ and the traditions of the Church that He established to continue His mission and spread the Good News.
Here at St. Peter’s those who wish to become Catholic are invited to begin attending Mass in our parish community each Sunday. As they do this, they are accompanied by the R.C.I.A team and meet on Tuesday evenings to learn about our faith, deepen in a prayer relationship with Jesus, and discover how they can find their place in our Christian community through Sunday worship, service of neighbour and prayer. The R.C.I.A. at St. Peter’s will begin in September. The group will meet throughout the length of the school year. The Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist) will be celebrated at Easter (April 21, 2019) and the group will continue to meet until the end of the Pentecost season (June 2019).
For those already Baptized in another Christian denomination a shorter path towards joining the Catholic Church may be possible, depending on their previous faith formation.
If you know anyone who might be interested in becoming Catholic, please invite them to consider joining the R.C.I .A. at the parish where they wish to attend Sunday Mass. If they wish to do so here at St. Peter’s, please have them give Fr. Michael a call for more information (416-534-4291, ext. 211).
Please note that the office will be closed on Wednesday, July 4 , due to planning day.
The Parish Office will be closed on Monday, July 2, Canada Day. Mass will be celebrated in the Centre Chapel on that day at 10:00 AM. There will be no adoration on that day.
A ShareLife member agency, is currently seeking volunteers for various positions, including friendly visitors, social group facilitators and medical/shopping escorts. You can make a difference in the life of a senior, or an adult with a physical disability, who is isolated and living in downtown Toronto. For more information, please contact their Recruitment & Training Specialist at 416-413-0380 or 
Thank you to all who have contributed this year to the parish’s ShareLife Campaign. This year we have exceeded our goal and collected the most we have ever collected for Sharelife. So far we have confirmed donations in the amount of $ 40,200. Our goal for the year was $38,500. This would not have been possible without the generosity of every donor who gave this year. Special thanks go to the parish’s campaign chairperson, Mr. Jeff Mesina. Thank you to all who gave so generously to support the 34 different agencies that depend on ShareLife.
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.
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!!!