All Saints Day
2019-11-01 08:00 - 09:00 (America/Toronto) | St. Peter’s Church – Main, 659 Markham Street, Toronto, Ontario, M6G 2M1, Canada
On November 1, All Saints day, being the First Friday, as usual we will have Masses both at 8 am and 7 pm.

All Souls Day
2019-11-02 12:00 - 13:00
In the month of November it is our tradition to pray for our beloved. The parish will have a “Book of Remembrance” for the faithful departed and the names of all those family members written in it will be remembered at all masses throughout November. Parishioners may add names of deceased family members or friends for whom they wish the parish to offer prayers during this season of remembrance. On November 2, All Souls day the parish will have Mass for All Souls at 12 Noon in the Church. The regular Sunday vigil Mass would be at 5 PM

Fall Fair 2019
2019-11-02 12:00 - 19:00

Time Change
2019-11-03 - 2019-11-04
On Sunday, November 3, we will move our clocks back one hour to change to standard time. Please remember only the Sunday Masses next weekend will begin in accordance with standard time.

Knitting Circle
2019-11-06 13:30 - 15:00
For Beginners, experienced and those interested in learning to knit or crochet.
Please join us beginning November 6 on every Wednesday for an afternoon of coffee to nit scarves and hats for the homeless who attend the Winter Welcome Table. This will take place in the Parish Rectory. For more information, please contact Maria 647-568-0223.

New Beginnings - Bereavement Ministry Support Group
2019-11-12 13:30 - 15:30
A five (5) week bereavement ministry support group will be starting at St. Peter’s rectory offices starting on Tuesday, November 12 to December 10 from 1:30 -3:30p.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

Culture of Life Formation Day
2019-11-16 13:00 - 16:00
The Sisters of Life will be hosting a formation day for the Culture of Life in the parish on Saturday, November 16 from 1:00 – 4:00 pm. If you are interested in attending please RSVP to the parish office at 416-534-4219

Christmas Pageant Rehearsal
2019-11-24 12:15 - 12:45
Calling all young aspiring actors and actresses (ages 4 to 12)! If you would like to be part of the parish’s Christmas Pageant. Please attend rehearsals after the 11:15 AM mass, the rehearsals will only be 30mins each Sunday of November 24 and December 1, 8 and 15 in the Church. This year the Christmas Pageant will take place immediately before the parish’s 5:00 PM Christmas Eve Mass (December 24th).
You can also leave your name in advance with the parish office, and the office will send reminder emails for rehearsal dates and times. Thank you!

Fall Fair Appreciation Dinner
2019-11-28 18:30 - 21:00

Book Club Meeting
2019-11-28 19:00 - 21:00
Next book club date: Thursday, November 28th, 7:00. Book: I Shall Not Hate by Izzeldin Abuelaish
The true story of a Palestinian doctor whose three daughters were killed in a military incursion, yet decided to pursue peace rather than revenge. Many copies are available in the public library.

Wisdom from the Church’s Holy Men and Women
2019-12-04 19:00 - 21:00
On Wednesday, December 4, at 7:00 pm, our last guest speaker Karen Pascal will give a talk on the holiness of Henri Nouwen in the Church Hall. All are welcome!!!

Daytime Christmas Social
2019-12-05 14:00 - 16:00
The Parish’s Mature Adults Group will be hosting an afternoon Christmas Social for all who would like to attend a daytime Christmas Social—Thursday, December 5th in the parish Hall. Tea, coffee and cookies will be served.

Waiting in Joyful Hope: An Organ Recital for Advent
2019-12-06 20:00 - 21:00
On Friday Dec. 6th at 8:00 pm, we invite you to join us for an evening of reflective Advent and Marian music (following the 7 pm Mass). Organist Kim Tan-MacNeill will play works by J.S. Bach, Louis Daquin, and Denis Bèdard, among others, with a special selection of Marian music in honour of the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, as we prepare our hearts during this season of joyful waiting. Free admission (donations for the Winter Welcome Table will be accepted).

Advent Reflection Day
2019-12-07 10:00 - 14:00
The parish is presenting day of prayer using “Visio Divina” as a prayer art form reflecting on 4 Advent Themes, on Saturday, December 7, from 10 am – 2 pm in the main Church facilitated by Sr. Gabriel Riddle, cps. Please RSVP at the parish office at 416-534-4219. Please bring your own lunch.

Advent Cheer, Bazaar and Bake Sale! December 7-8, 2019
2019-12-07 14:00 - 19:00
Join us for Advent Bazaar and Bake Sale on Saturday, December 7 from 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM and on Sunday, December 8 from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM in the Church Auditorium. Come celebrate this wonderful time of the year in fellowship and cheer.

Parish Christmas Decorating
2019-12-19 18:30 - 20:00
The parish is looking for volunteers to help decorate this year’s Christmas Tree on Thursday, December 19th at St. Peter’s Church, at 6:30pm. All volunteers who wish to help, please join the fun in the church (use side door entrance, near the archway to get in). Coffee and festive treats will be served. See you there!

Advent Confessions - December 21
2019-12-21 09:00 - 16:30
Advent confessions will be held in the Church on Saturday, December 21, from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Please plan on joining your fellow parishioners in this time of spiritual healing as we prepare to celebrate the birth of Christ.

Christmas Mass Schedule
2019-12-24 - 2019-12-25

Christmas Office Hours
2019-12-24 - 2019-12-25
Please note the office schedule during the Christmas week

Dec. 24, 25, 26 – Closed
Dec. 27 – Open 9 am – 2 pm
Dec. 28 – Open 1 pm – 5 pm
Dec. 30 – Open 9 am – 4 pm
Dec. 31, Jan 1, Jan. 2 and Jan.3 – Closed

The Church will be open for Adoration on Dec. 23, 9 am – 4 pm, Dec.27, 9 am – 2 pm, Dec. 30 & Dec. 31, 9 am – 4 pm
In case of emergency please call Fr. Michael at the parish office no. 416-534-4219

New Beginnings - Bereavement Ministry Support Group
2020-01-14 13:30 - 15:30
A five (5) week bereavement ministry support group will be starting at St. Peter’s rectory offices starting on Tuesday, January 14 to February 18 from 1:30 -3:30p.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

Book Club
2020-01-16 19:00 - 21:00
BaBl Book Club next meeting: Jan. 16th, 7:00 pm in the rectory. Books: Bestselling “Angels on Earth” and Eli Wiesel’s “Night”.
All welcome!

Workshop for New Eucharistic Ministers
2020-01-18 14:00 - 15:30
There will be a workshop for new Eucharistic Ministers to the sick and extra-ordinary ministers of Communion on Saturday, January 18th at 2:00 pm in the Church. If you are planning on attending, please call the parish office to confirm your attendance at 416-534-4219.

Prayer and Life Workshop at St. Peter’s Parish
2020-01-21 19:00 - 21:00
Opening session: Tuesday January 21st, 7:00 to 9:00 PM for fifteen weeks.
Give yourself time to progressively delve deeper in your Encounters with the Lord! It is in deep prayer that you will find Him, the Source of joy, our inner Restorer. He eagerly awaits for you! Join us in this great journey!
Instruction is free, materials have a recovery fee of $15 for all the sessions (sessions are weekly). Contact the parish office to RSVP.

Calling for Volunteers!!!
2020-01-29 19:00 - 21:00
St. Peter’s is hoping to hosting a pancake breakfast after the 9:00 AM and 11:15 AM mass on Sunday February 23rd, 2020. The parish is looking for volunteers who would like to help make this event a success. We are looking for volunteers who would be interested in: cooking, decorating, setting up and clean-up. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact the parish office with your contact information at 416-534-4219. The volunteer meeting will be held, Wednesday January 29, 2020 at 7pm in the Church Auditorium. All are welcome! More details to be confirmed at the meeting.

Try Alpha
2020-02-06 19:00 - 21:30

Sick and Shut-in Ministry Meeting
2020-02-08 14:15 - 16:00
There will be a meeting for the sick and shut-in ministry members on Saturday, February 8 at 2:15 pm in the office rectory.

Special Valentine Coffee Hour and Bake Sale
2020-02-08 18:00 - 19:00
We invite you to join us for a special Valentine’s Day Coffee hour and bake sale on Saturday, February, 8 after the 5 PM Mass and on Sunday, February 9, after the 9 am and 11:15 am Masses in the Church auditorium. Valentine goodies will be on sale. All are welcome!

Social Justice Program
2020-02-12 19:00 - 21:00
Beginning Wednesday, February 12, the Social Justice Committee will be sponsoring a program of speakers to address us on Catholic Social teachings, street ministry, homelessness and loneliness and human rights. The talks and discussions to be held in the parish hall at 7:00 p.m. See flyer on the Social Justice bulletin board. All welcome!

Four Part Series on Social Justice Issues
2020-02-12 19:00 - 21:00

Family Day Schedule
2020-02-17 - 2020-02-18
Please note that the Parish Office will be closed on Monday, February 17th for the Family Day Holiday. Daily Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 AM in the Centre chapel. There will be no adoration taking place on that day.
