Living the Gospel by helping those with addictions

Scarred by an abusive childhood, Andrew became addicted to hard drugs as an early teen. His next 20 years were spent in-and-out of jail and the hospital. He finally came to St. Michael’s Homes, a ShareLife-funded agency that offers a residential program for those struggling with substance abuse. Now sober and equipped with coping skills, Andrew is happy and building a new life. By supporting ShareLife, you’re helping people like Andrew get their lives back on track.

Next Sunday, April 22 is ShareLife Sunday.  Please give generously.

During the summer, our Parish Mass attendance often decreases by 25 percent. This decrease can be seen most evidently at the 6:00 pm Sunday Mass for students, as many students return home for the summer. For this reason , during the summer holiday for University students, the parish will not have a 6:00 pm Mass.

Beginning Sunday, May 20th until Sunday, September 2, there will be no 6:00 pm Sunday Mass.

The last 6:00 pm Mass for this spring will be Sunday, May 13 and the first 6:00 pm Mass of the next school year will be Sunday, September 9th. Thank you for your understanding in this matter. 

Living the Gospel through immediate mental health services

Mental health problems can escalate if not addressed quickly. That’s why the five Catholic Family Services agencies in the Archdiocese of Toronto now offer walk-in counselling. This initiative can often meet clients’ need without requiring longer term counselling. Clients report a clinically significant increase in confidence that they can tackle their problems. By supporting ShareLife, you’re helping restore hope to those in crisis.

April 22 is the next ShareLife Sunday. Please give generously.

Many Thanks for the Holy Week & Easter Celebrations to:

• Our parish community extends a special word of thanks and gratitude to all liturgical ministers and to all those who helped make our celebrations so prayerful
• All involved in assisting in the preparation of our adult candidates for the Sacraments of Initiation at the Easter Vigil
• Our musicians for providing the beautiful music which greatly enhanced the Triduum Liturgies of Holy Thursday, Good Friday and the Easter Vigil
• All Lectors and Eucharistic ministers, Altar Servers and Ushers for their endless dedication
• Our Sacristans for the fine work in helping prepare and make the Triduum liturgies run so smoothly
• Many thanks to all who made donations for flowers

May the victory of the Risen Christ and his conquering over death bring Peace and Happiness to you and those you hold most dear!

                         ~~~ HAPPY EASTER ~~~

                    – Father Michael and the Parish Staff

Living the Gospel by evangelizing our faith in the greater world

Gia Lao Parish resides in the mountainous Diocese of Xuan Loc in Vietnam. Its parishioners, mostly poor, work on the hillside farms. The Pastoral Mission Fund, with the support of ShareLife, provided a one-time grant so the parish could acquire resources it could not otherwise provide. This includes bibles and hymnals, along with training for 60 catechists, who lead marriage preparation and catechism classes. With your support, Gia Lao Church is bringing faith to a community in the greater world.

April 22 is the next ShareLife Sunday.

Please give generously.

St. Peter’s Office will be closed on Easter Monday, April 2. Daily Mass on that day will be at 10:00 AM in the Centre Chapel. There will be no adoration on that day.