St. Peter's Church

Advent Cheer, Bazaar and Bake Sale!
2022-12-03 13:00 - 19:00 (America/Toronto) | St. Peter’s Church – Main, 659 Markham Street, Toronto, Ontario, M6G 2M1, Canada
Join us for Advent Bazaar and Bake Sale on Saturday, December 3 from 1:00 PM – 7:00 PM and on Sunday, December 4 from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM in the Church Auditorium. Come celebrate this wonderful time of the year in fellowship and cheer.

Advent Reflections facilitated by Fr. Thomas Rosica, CSB
2022-12-05 19:00 - 21:00 | St. Peter’s Church – Main, 659 Markham Street, Toronto, Ontario, M6G 2M1, Canada
Please join us this Advent for a three-part reflection series related to the birth of our Savior, facilitated by Fr. Thomas Rosica, CSB. Fr. Rosica is a noted Scripture scholar, lecturer and author who regularly assists at St. Peter’s Parish. He was ordained a priest in 1986 and has served in varied ministries in Canada and abroad.
♦December 5, 2022
“The world has welcomed a Savior”
Biblical Reflections on the Infancy Narrative of Luke’s Gospel
♦December 6, 2022
“The birth of Jesus and the fulfillment of prophecy”
Biblical Reflections on the Infancy Narrative of Matthew’s Gospel
♦December 7, 2022
The Pregnant Season:
A biblical spirituality for Advent through the lenses of the Holy Family
All are welcome! We look forward to seeing you there.

Gingerbread Sunday!
2022-12-11 12:30 - 13:30 | St. Peter’s Church – Main, 659 Markham Street, Toronto, Ontario, M6G 2M1, Canada
On Sunday, December 11th, following the 11:15 am Mass,
join us for a dessert themed Coffee Hour!
Come for coffee, a featured dessert, friendly conversations and family activities!

Advent Confessions
2022-12-17 10:00 - 16:00 | Ontario
Advent confessions will take place in the Church on Saturday, December 17, from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Please take part in this spiritual healing as we prepare to celebrate the birth of Christ.

Parish Christmas Tree Decorating
2022-12-19 18:30 - 20:00 | St. Peter’s Church – Main, 659 Markham Street, Toronto, Ontario, M6G 2M1, Canada
The parish is looking for volunteers to help decorate this year’s Christmas Tree. Mark your calendar for the date of Monday, December 19th, St. Peter’s Church, at 6:30pm- 8:00 pm. All volunteers who wish to help, please join the fun in the church (use side door entrance, near the archway to get in). See you there!

Office Closed
2022-12-23 09:00 - 16:00 | St. Peter’s Church – Main, 659 Markham Street, Toronto, Ontario, M6G 2M1, Canada
The parish office will be closed on the following dates:
Friday – December 23
Saturday – December 24
Sunday – December 25
Monday – December 26
Tuesday – December 27

Christmas Mass Schedule
2022-12-24 - 2022-12-25 | St. Peter’s Church – Main, 659 Markham Street, Toronto, Ontario, M6G 2M1, Canada
Christmas Eve – Saturday, December 24, 2022
5:00 p.m. – Family Mass (Caroling before Mass)
8:00 p.m. – Mass (Caroling before Mass)
12:00 Midnight – Mass
Christmas Day – Sunday, December 25, 2022
9:00 a.m. – Mass
11:15 a.m. – Mass
New Year’s Eve – Saturday, December 31, 2022
5:00 p.m. – Mass
New Year’s Day – Sunday, January 1, 2023
9:00 a.m. – Mass
11:15 a.m. – Mass

New Year Mass Schedule
2022-12-31 - 2023-01-01 | St. Peter’s Church – Main, 659 Markham Street, Toronto, Ontario, M6G 2M1, Canada
Christmas Eve – Saturday, December 24, 2022
5:00 p.m. – Family Mass
8:00 p.m. – Mass
12:00 Midnight – Mass
Christmas Day – Sunday, December 25, 2022
9:00 a.m. – Mass
11:15 a.m. – Mass
New Year’s Eve – Saturday, December 31, 2022
5:00 p.m. – Mass
New Year’s Day – Sunday, January 1, 2023
9:00 a.m. – Mass
11:15 a.m. – Mass

First Friday Memorial Mass
2023-01-06 19:00 - 20:00 | St. Peter’s Church – Main, 659 Markham Street, Toronto, Ontario, M6G 2M1, Canada
The parish will celebrate the monthly memorial Mass on First Friday, January 6, to commemorate the anniversaries of the deceased friends and family members of parishioners. To enroll a family member for whom there is an anniversary of death, please call the parish office ahead of time during office hours at 416-534-4219

Dessert Themed Coffee Hour: Donut Sunday!
2023-01-08 12:15 - 13:00 | St. Peter’s Church – Main, 659 Markham Street, Toronto, Ontario, M6G 2M1, Canada
On Sunday, January 8th, following the 11:15 am Mass,
join us for a dessert themed Coffee Hour!
Come for coffee, a featured dessert, friendly conversations and family activities!

Lecture: In Pursuit of Paradox: How we learn about God and the Cosmos
2023-02-01 19:00 - 21:00 | St. Peter’s Church – Main, 659 Markham Street, Toronto, Ontario, M6G 2M1, Canada
You are invited to join us on Wednesday, February 1st at 7 pm, in our parish hall, for a lecture on the Pursuit of Paradox: How we learn about God and the Cosmos, presented by Dr. Jenna Freudenburg.
Being humans, we want to understand the mysteries of the world we inhabit. One of the most puzzling mysteries in science is the fact that the fabric of our universe is expanding at an ever-increasing speed. To understand the relationship between this unexpected behavior and the contents of the cosmos, scientists are pushing current theories to their breaking point in hopes of inspiring a new understanding of how the universe works.
This blueprint for gaining understanding by seeking out contradictions goes beyond the scientific world: it is applicable in religious life as well. In this talk, Dr. Jenna Freudenburg will discuss how pursuing paradox can lead to both knowledge of the natural world and knowledge of God.
Dr. Freudenburg is a postdoctoral fellow in Astronomy and Astrophysics at the University of Toronto. In addition to an PhD in astronomy, she holds a Master’s degree in Science and Religion from the University of Edinburgh.

Social Justice Committee Meeting
2023-02-02 19:00 - 21:00 | St. Peter’s Church – Main, 659 Markham Street, Toronto, Ontario, M6G 2M1, Canada
The Social Justice Committee of St. Peter’s Parish seeks to create a window that provides opportunities for formation, greater Parish engagement and collaboration in social justice issues and activities.
We invite you to attend a meeting on Thursday, February 2 at 7:00 PM in the parish auditorium. We will explore ways to support Ukrainian families and identify areas in which our Parish could extend our outreach and educate our parishioners about important topics.
If you would like more information about the Social Justice Committee, feel free to contact Fr. Michael (416-534-4219, ext. 211) or Sister Gabriel at 416-534-4219 or Vickie McNally at vick@total.net

Memorial Mass
2023-02-03 19:00 - 20:00 | St. Peter’s Church – Main, 659 Markham Street, Toronto, Ontario, M6G 2M1, Canada
The parish will celebrate the monthly memorial Mass on First Friday, February 3, to commemorate the anniversaries of the deceased friends and family members of parishioners. To enroll a family member for whom there is an anniversary of death, please call the parish office ahead of time during office hours

Isaac Hecker and the Journey of Catholic America
2023-02-09 19:00 - 21:00 | St. Peter’s Church – Main, 659 Markham Street, Toronto, Ontario, M6G 2M1, Canada
Is the Holy Spirit moving you to find out more about His role in your life? Have you ever wondered why the second reading is always a letter from St. Paul that reflects on the workings and guidance of the Holy Spirit? The Toronto Paulist Associates would like to introduce you to one of the greatest American Catholic missionaries and saints of the 19th century who, like St. Paul, underwent a conversion and was driven by the Holy Spirit to preach the Good News to secular America using media tools of the modern age. Dare to be moved by the Holy Spirit – plan your night out to a screening of ISAAC HECKER AND THE JOURNEY OF CATHOLIC AMERICA which will take place on February 9th at 7:00 p.m. in the church auditorium. Who knows where He will lead you.

Dessert Themed Coffee Hour: Red Velvet Sunday!
2023-02-12 12:15 - 13:00 | St. Peter’s Church – Main, 659 Markham Street, Toronto, Ontario, M6G 2M1, Canada
On Sunday, February 12th, following the 11:15 am Mass,
join us for a dessert themed Coffee Hour!
Come for coffee, a featured dessert, friendly conversations and family activities!

Bible Study on the Gospel of Matthew
2023-02-16 19:00 - 21:00 | St. Peter’s Church – Main, 659 Markham Street, Toronto, Ontario, M6G 2M1, Canada
We will be recommencing our weekly Faith Study starting this coming Thursday, February 16, from 7 PM to 8:45 PM. This semester, we’ll be working through the Gospel of Matthew during the Lenten season and up to Easter.
This Gospel was particularly beloved by the Early Church, being the most quoted of any of the Four Gospels, and being placed at the beginning of the New Testament because of its great prominence and importance in revealing Jesus Christ as the fulfillment of all redemptive history.
At the height of his ministry, Jesus turned to his disciples and asked them two fundamental questions found only in this gospel account:
1) Who do PEOPLE say that I am? and, 2) Who do YOU say that I am?
These are the most important questions that all people, including us in the Church, must answer. And our answer makes all the difference both for this life and the life to come. And so these two questions will be the guiding points of our journey through the Gospel of Matthew in the coming weeks. All are welcome to join us beginning this Thursday, February 16, at 7 PM. Looking forward to seeing many of you there! God bless.

Pancake Breakfast
2023-02-19 12:15 - 13:00 | St. Peter’s Church – Main, 659 Markham Street, Toronto, Ontario, M6G 2M1, Canada
Join us for a Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, February 19th following the 11:15 am Mass in the Parish Auditorium. $5 per plate.

Office Closed - Family Day
2023-02-20 - 2023-02-21 | St. Peter’s Church – Main, 659 Markham Street, Toronto, Ontario, M6G 2M1, Canada
Please note that the Parish Office will be closed on Monday, February 20th for the Family Day Holiday. Daily Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 AM in the Centre chapel. There will be no adoration on that day.

The Call to Holiness in Today’s World
2023-02-20 19:00 - 21:00 | St. Peter’s Church – Main, 659 Markham Street, Toronto, Ontario, M6G 2M1, Canada
As a Lenten preparation for a deeper living out of the Beatitudes, please join us on February 20th at 7 pm, for an evening of reflection on Pope Francis’s Apostolic Letter GAUDETE ET EXSULTATE (Rejoice and Be Glad)
Facilitator: Sr. Gabriel Riddle, cps

Ash Wednesday Schedule
2023-02-22 - 2023-02-23 | St. Peter’s Church – Main, 659 Markham Street, Toronto, Ontario, M6G 2M1, Canada
Lent Begins on Wednesday, February 22, 2023 (Ash Wednesday). The 40 days of Lent are a special time of spiritual renewal in the Church. The parish will have two Masses on Ash Wednesday with the distribution of Ashes. These will be at 8:00 AM and 7:00 PM in the Church. During Lent the Stations of the Cross will be prayed Friday evenings in the Church after 7:00 PM Mass. On Ash Wednesday, confessions will take place in the Church after 7 PM Mass until 9 PM

Memorial Mass
2023-03-03 19:00 - 20:00 | St. Peter’s Church – Main, 659 Markham Street, Toronto, Ontario, M6G 2M1, Canada
The parish will celebrate the monthly memorial Mass on First Friday, March 3, to commemorate the anniversaries of the deceased friends and family members of parishioners. To enroll a family member for whom there is an anniversary of death, please call the parish office ahead of time during office hours

Dessert Themed Coffee Hour: Muffin Sunday!
2023-03-12 12:15 - 13:15 | St. Peter’s Church – Main, 659 Markham Street, Toronto, Ontario, M6G 2M1, Canada
On Sunday, March12th, following the 11:15 am Mass,
join us for a dessert themed Coffee Hour!
Come for coffee, a featured dessert, friendly conversations and family activities!

Lenten Mission
2023-03-26 19:00 - 20:30 | St. Peter’s Church – Main, 659 Markham Street, Toronto, Ontario, M6G 2M1, Canada
The following links are for works mentioned during the retreat:
1 – All I’ve Ever Done by Michael Card – Lyrics – M4A
https://stpeterstoronto.ca/assets/images/All_Ive_Ever_Done-Michael_Card.m4a
2 – Jesus Wept by Michael Card – Lyrics – M4A
https://stpeterstoronto.ca/assets/images/Jesus_Wept-Michael_Card.m4a
3 – Scene from “The Chosen” – Jesus and the Samaritan Woman – YouTube

This year, on the third, fourth, and fifth Sundays of Lent, we hear three stories from the Gospel of John that focus on the themes of conversion, healing, and the promise of eternal life. These three Gospels are at the heart of the Scrutinies of the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) and remind us that spiritual conversions is an ongoing process throughout our lives, especially during the Lenten season.
Led by Fr. Thomas Rosica, CSB, over five evenings, starting at 7 pm, this Lenten Mission will reflect on the three Scrutiny Gospel stories, Matthew’s Passion of Jesus as proclaimed on Palm Sunday and on the final evening, the parable of the Prodigal Son, followed by a Communal Penance Service with the opportunity for individual confessions.
Themes of our Lenten Mission:

Sunday, March 26, 2023: The Woman at the well – John 4:3-42
Monday, March 27, 2023: The Man born Blind – John 9:1-41
Tuesday, March 28, 2023: The Raising of Lazarus – John 11:1-44
Wednesday, March 29, 2023: Matthew’s Passion Narrative
Thursday, March 30, 2023: Prodigal Sons and Daughters – Luke 15

All are welcome to join in on this year’s Lenten Mission and share an experience of conversion, healing and the promise of eternal life that we receive through reflection on the Sacred Scripture.

Lenten Reconciliation Services
2023-03-30 12:00 - 21:00 | St. Peter’s Church – Main, 659 Markham Street, Toronto, Ontario, M6G 2M1, Canada
Lenten Reconciliation Services will take place:

Every Saturday from 3:45 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. or by appointment
Thursday, March 30 – Parish Day of Confessions – 12 noon – 9 pm
Good Friday, April 7, following the 3:00 p.m. Good Friday Service.

Palm Sunday
2023-04-02 - 2023-04-03 | St. Peter’s Church – Main, 659 Markham Street, Toronto, Ontario, M6G 2M1, Canada
Holy Week Schedule
Palm Sunday – April 2
5:00 PM: Saturday Vigil
9:00 AM: Palm Sunday Mass
11:15 AM: Palm Sunday Mass

Holy Thursday – April 6
7:00 PM: Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper followed by adoration until 10 pm
Good Friday – April 7
12:00 Noon: Stations of the Cross
3:00 PM: Celebration of the Lord’s Passion followed by Confessions until 5:30 PM
Holy Saturday – April 8
8:00 PM: Easter Vigil
(No 5 PM Mass)
Easter Sunday – April 9
9:00 AM: Easter Sunday Mass
11:15 AM: Easter Sunday Mass
Easter Monday – April 10
10:00 AM: Easter Monday

Dessert Themed Coffee Hour: Surprise Sunday!
2023-04-02 12:15 - 13:15 | St. Peter’s Church – Main, 659 Markham Street, Toronto, Ontario, M6G 2M1, Canada
On Sunday, April 2nd, following the 11:15 am Mass,
join us for a dessert themed Coffee Hour!
Come for coffee, a featured dessert, friendly conversations and family activities!

Holy Thursday
2023-04-06 - 2023-04-07 | St. Peter’s Church – Main, 659 Markham Street, Toronto, Ontario, M6G 2M1, Canada
Holy Week Schedule
Holy Thursday – April 6
7:00 PM: Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper followed by adoration until 10 pm
Good Friday – April 7
12:00 Noon: Stations of the Cross
3:00 PM: Celebration of the Lord’s Passion followed by Confessions until 5:30 PM
Holy Saturday – April 8
8:00 PM: Easter Vigil
(No 5 PM Mass)
Easter Sunday – April 9
9:00 AM: Easter Sunday Mass
11:15 AM: Easter Sunday Mass
Easter Monday – April 10
10:00 AM: Easter Monday

Rescheduled: Memorial Mass
2023-04-07 - 2023-04-08 | St. Peter’s Church – Main, 659 Markham Street, Toronto, Ontario, M6G 2M1, Canada
Since Good Friday falls on First Friday of the month in April, there will be no Memorial Mass on April 7 at 7 pm. The Memorial Mass on May 5 at 7:00 pm will include the names of all deceased loved ones whose anniversaries fall both in April and May.

Good Friday
2023-04-07 - 2023-04-08 | St. Peter’s Church – Main, 659 Markham Street, Toronto, Ontario, M6G 2M1, Canada
Holy Week Schedule
Good Friday – April 7
12:00 Noon: Stations of the Cross
3:00 PM: Celebration of the Lord’s Passion followed by Confessions until 5:30 PM
Holy Saturday – April 8
8:00 PM: Easter Vigil
(No 5 PM Mass)
Easter Sunday – April 9
9:00 AM: Easter Sunday Mass
11:15 AM: Easter Sunday Mass
Easter Monday – April 10
10:00 AM: Easter Monday

Holy Saturday
2023-04-08 - 2023-04-09 | St. Peter’s Church – Main, 659 Markham Street, Toronto, Ontario, M6G 2M1, Canada
Holy Week Schedule
Holy Saturday – April 8
8:00 PM: Easter Vigil
(No 5 PM Mass)
Easter Sunday – April 9
9:00 AM: Easter Sunday Mass
11:15 AM: Easter Sunday Mass
Easter Monday – April 10
10:00 AM: Easter Monday
