St. Peter's Church

Easter Vigil
2024-03-30 20:00 - 22:00 (America/Toronto) | St. Peter’s Church – Main, 659 Markham Street, Toronto, Ontario, M6G 2M1, Canada
Palm Sunday ~ March 24
5:00 pm (Saturday Vigil)
9:00 am and 11:15 am
Holy Thursday ~ March 28
Mass of The Lord’s Supper
7:00 pm
Adoration until 10:00 pm
Good Friday ~ March 29
The Stations of the Cross
12 noon
The Lord’s Passion
3:00 pm
Confessions until 5:30 pm
Easter Vigil ~ March 30
8:00 pm
(No 5:00 pm Mass)
Easter Sunday ~ March 31
9:00 am and 11:15 am
Easter Monday ~ April 1
10:00 am
All are welcome to join us in celebrating the Lord’s Resurrection every Saturday at 5:00 pm and Sunday at 9:00 am and 11:15 am

Easter Sunday
2024-03-31 09:00 - 12:30

Office Closed - Easter Monday
2024-04-01 - 2024-04-02
Please note that the Parish office will be closed on Easter Monday, April 1. Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 AM and there will be no adoration on this day.

Easter Monday
2024-04-01 10:00 - 11:00

First Friday Monthly Memorial Mass
2024-04-05 19:00 - 20:00
On the first Friday of each month, at 7 pm, a Memorial Mass is celebrated to commemorate the anniversaries of deceased friends and family members. To enroll someone who’s anniversary of passing falls within the month, please register with the parish office no later than the Thursday prior to the Mass.
Anyone who enrolls a name for the Memorial Mass MUST attend to light a candle for their deceased loved one.

Celebrating Divine Mercy Sunday With Most Rev. Francis Leo
2024-04-07 11:15 - 12:15
Divine Mercy Sunday – April 7, 2024 – 11:15 am Mass
St. Peter’s Parish is pleased to extend a warm welcome to Most Rev. Francis Leo, Archbishop of Toronto, on his first official visit to our parish. Please join Archbishop Leo as he celebrates Divine Mercy Sunday at the 11:15 am Mass.
Following the Mass light refreshments will be served in the parish hall. All are welcome!
~ Please note the parish hall is NOT wheelchair accessible ~

Themed Coffee Hour: Pizza Sunday
2024-04-07 12:00 - 13:30
On Sunday, April 7, following the 11:15 am Mass,
join us for a themed Coffee Hour!
Come for coffee, a featured dish, friendly conversations and family activities!

Social Justice Committee Presentation
2024-04-09 19:00 - 20:30
On Tuesday, April 9, 2024, from 7 pm to 8:30 pm, please join us in the Parish Hall for an informative presentation by Catherine Barry from Development and Peace. Catherine will share some short videos and speak to us about how we can engage with Development and Peace as a Parish community, or as individuals.

Seniors Group of Wisdom Meeting
2024-04-11 09:30 - 11:30
All are welcome to join our next meeting on Thursday, April 11 from 9:30 am – 11:30 am in the auditorium. We will have two officers from different units of Toronto Animal Services, come and speak to us.
Officer Peter, who works on the Emergency/Mobile response team, will speak on how to co-exist with wildlife in our city, how to maintain your property to deter wildlife, and what to do when you see one that is possibly sick, injured, or orphaned, along with what to do when you see coyotes.
Officer Melinda, who works on the Enforcement team, will be speaking to us at the end, about the new Feeding Wildlife bylaw in Toronto along with other bylaws that Toronto Animal Services officers enforce and what to do and expect when you make a report to them.

Sunday Breakfast hosted by Parish Seniors group of wisdom
2024-04-21 10:30 - 13:30
All are welcome this Sunday April 21, after both 9:00am Mass and 11:15am Mass in the auditorium for a ‘Love thy Neighbor’ themed breakfast hosted by St Peter’s (seniors) group of Wisdom.
Come and enjoy a $5 breakfast , coffee and other treats, along with our direct neighbors, the Sisters of Life and our local neighborhood police officers.
All proceeds go to our parish, St Peter’s.

Jesus the Bridegroom: The Greatest Love Story Ever Told
2024-04-23 19:00 - 20:30
“I will espouse you to me forever: I will espouse you in right and in justice, in love and in mercy” (Hosea 2:19). What does it mean to say that Jesus is the Bridegroom of the Church? On Tuesday, April 23 at 7 pm in the auditorium, join Dr. Christina Labriola for a presentation on scripture scholar Brant Pitre’s book Jesus the Bridegroom, exploring the divine love story revealed in the Bible and God’s passionate, unconditional, and intimate love for us.

‘Love until it hurts’ by Sr Bernice MC
2024-04-26 09:30 - 11:30
Have you ever wondered what it was like to know Mother Teresa, to work closely with Mother Teresa?!…Sr Bernice from the Missionaries of Charity, who did just that, will be coming to St Peter’s on April 26 from 9:30am-11:30am in the auditorium.
Come and listen to her testimony, her experience of working with Mother Teresa and the poorest of the poor people, in various parts of the world; who is now currently serving our very own community here in Toronto.
You can also find Sr Bernice on the Catholic Hallow App.
I promise you, that you will leave this talk with a whole new take on life!
Sr Bernice will have you crying, laughing and maybe even dancing to one of her favorite songs. She is the definition of true love, strength, determination and holiness. The Parish seniors group of wisdom will be hosting this event.
Solemn Vows for Sister Kristine Fernandes, CSJ, on May 5
The parish will host a Mass for the Solemn vows of Sister Kristine Fernandes, csj, at the 11:15 am Mass on Sunday, May 5, 2024. Please come and pray for her and vocations to the religious life.

Living Easter Hope: An Evening of Taizé Prayer
2024-05-01 19:30 - 20:30
The FCJ sisters and friends are organizing another evening of Taizé prayer at St. Peter’s Parish. Come join us on Wednesday, May 1, from 7.30 – 8.30pm as we continue to celebrate the hope that Easter brings to our lives and world. All are welcome!

Solemn Vows for Sister Kristine Fernandes, CSJ
2024-05-05 11:15 - 12:30
The parish will host a Mass for the Solemn vows of Sister Kristine Fernandes, csj, at the 11:15 am Mass on Sunday, May 5, 2024. Please come and pray for her and vocations to the religious life.

St. Peter’s Seniors Group of Wisdom
2024-05-09 09:30 - 11:30
Please join the St. Peter’s Group of Wisdom for a lovely morning of classical strings music on May 9, 2024 at 9:30-11:00am in the Parish Auditorium. Wonderfully talented and creative musicians, Sebastian Ostertag and Eric Kim-Fujita will present a kaleidoscopic exploration of the season of “summer”, with music for violin and cello. Featuring works by Antonio Vivaldi, Astor Piazzola, and Hans Richter, the duo will showcase the many virtuosic and expressive influences that this season has had on composers throughout the ages. Sebastian and Eric are members of Toronto’s Interro String Quartet and perform regularly throughout the GTA and beyond. Sebastian is also Director at Sistema Toronto, a remarkable not-for-profit organization providing ensemble-based music education to children in underserved communities.

St. Vincent De Paul Bundle Up Weekend
2024-05-11 - 2024-05-13
Saint Vincent de Paul will be collecting new and gently used items for local charities, special works and its clothing stores, Saturday May 11th and Sunday May 12th open between 8am – 6pm. A van will be parked on Markham Street behind the church. We will accept – all clothing, footwear, bedding, drapery/towels both new and used; also children’s toys – new only. We will not be accepting baby items (e.g., car seats, strollers, etc.), construction materials, dishes, furniture, nor books/video/audio/DVDs. A great opportunity for spring cleaning and to help the needy.

Dessert Themed Coffee Hour: Cupcake Sunday
2024-05-19 12:00 - 13:30
On Sunday, May 19, 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!

Parish Office closed
2024-05-20 09:00 - 16:00
Please note that the Parish office will be closed on Monday, May 20 – Victoria Day. Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 AM and there will be no adoration on that day.

Singing as the Body of Christ: Congregational Song Workshop
2024-05-21 19:00 - 20:30
“Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly; teach and admonish one another in all wisdom; and with gratitude in your hearts sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs to God.” (Colossians 3:16)
On Tuesday, May 21 at 7 pm, join Christina Labriola and our parish’s music director, Roy, for a practical music workshop held in the church. We will reflect on the importance of congregational song in the life of the Church, and then put this into practice by learning to sing selected chants and hymns together.

St. Peter’s Seniors Group of Wisdom
2024-05-23 09:30 - 11:30
At this meeting, there will be a presentation on the computer technology support services. “Connected Canadians” is a not-for-profit group dedicated to removing digital barriers by providing free technology training and support to older Canadians (50 and over) across the country. The St. Peter’s Wisdom Group would like to invite all interested parishioners to come and learn about the range of tutorials, workshop skills and customized one-on-one mentorship offered by Connected Canadians, and how to access these services. The presentation will take place on May 23 at 9:30 in our Parish Auditorium and will be delivered by a Connected Canadians mentor virtually through a live Zoom link. The meeting will be broadcast on the auditorium projector screen so we will be able to see him on-screen and pose any questions we may have. Don’t miss this wonderful opportunity to learn about this valuable resource!

Talk by Dr. Egit on "Mothers and Children”
2024-05-23 19:30 - 21:00
All are welcome to join Dr. Egit who will present a talk on “Mothers and children” on Thursday, Mary 23 at 7:30 pm at St. Catherine’s room.
Do mothers have an impact on who we are as adults? How profound is that impact?
Can that impact, ever be changed if we want it to change ? Can we move beyond our upbringing?
Dr. Egit is a practicing psychotherapist/psychoanalyst. He received his Ph.D. from the University of Toronto and completed his analytic training at the Toronto Institute of Contemporary Psychoanalysis. (he will be happy to entertain questions and initiate a discussion as part of the presentation).”

Love Thy Neighbour – We’re more beautiful when we come together!
2024-06-06 10:30 - 12:30
St Peter’s Seniors Wisdom group will be meeting on Thursday June 6, 2024, starting at 10:30 am in the Church auditorium. The theme Love Thy Neighbour is back just in time for Canada Day. We thought it would be wonderful to come together, united together as children of God, to enjoy various ethnic dishes in a potluck style gathering. I hope to see you all there, with your friends and family, and a dish specific to your culture, your country of origin, to share with everyone. Food is more than sustenance; it is a blessing from God that nourishes our body and brings us together.
We are so fortunate to have a guest speaker come and share her story of when she immigrated to Canada from Colombia at the age of 19 and found hope in her Catholic faith. Margarita went on to eventually work as a nurse with the Sisters of St. Joseph, at their private residence/hospital. She also led the 40 days for life campaign in Toronto, she is also part of the Natural Family planning in Toronto, she helps in Marriage Prep at various parishes, part of the Charismatic Renewal at Our Lady of Guadalupe church, and also a co-worker with the Sisters of Life, helping to minister to the Spanish speaking women they serve. Margarita is also a wife, and a mother of 2 boys and 1 dog and a good friend. We also have Taichi Master Timothy back by popular demand, who will be joining us just after Margarita’s presentation. We are looking forward to spending time with all of you, during this time of sharing and community. For where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I among them~ Matthew 18:20

Dessert Themed Coffee Hour: Croissant Sunday
2024-06-16 12:00 - 13:30
On Sunday, June 16, 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!

St. Peter's Parish Summer Fair 2024!
2024-06-22 13:00 - 19:00
With delicious BBQ and desserts, a wide selection of books, a flea market full of hidden treasures, and exciting games and crafts, this event promises to be a fun-filled experience for the whole family. Join us on Saturday, June 22 from 1 pm- 7pm and Sunday, June 23 from 10 am – 1 pm at our church auditorium located across from the Bathurst subway station. Don’t miss out on this wonderful community gathering!
Looking to get involved in the St. Peter’s Parish Summer Fair 2024, June 22-23?
We’d love your help! Whether you’re interested in volunteering or showcasing your baking skills, we welcome your participation. To learn more, please call the parish office and let us know how you’d like to contribute. Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of our vibrant community event!

Office Closed for Planning Day
2024-06-26 - 2024-06-27
Please note that the Parish office will be closed on
Wednesday, June 26, due to planning day.

An Evening of Taizé Prayer
2024-06-27 19:30 - 21:00
Join the FCJ Sisters and friends for an evening of Taizé prayer at St. Peter’s Parish on Thursday, June 27 at 7:30 pm as we reflect on how God’s Spirit is renewing our lives and the world. All are welcome!

Celebrating our Parish Feast Day
2024-06-29 - 2024-07-01
On Saturday, June 29 and Sunday, June 30, the Parish will celebrate the patronal feast of our parish, the Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul, at our weekend Masses. In preparation for our parish feast, you are invited to join us in praying the Novena to St. Peter, below. The novena will be prayed daily from June 20-28. Please join us for Mass on the weekend of June 29 – 30 on the feast of Sts. Peter and Paul.
Novena to St. Peter
Let us begin, In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
O Holy Apostle, you are the Rock upon which Almighty God has built His Church. Obtain for me I pray you: lively faith, firm hope, and burning love, complete detachment from myself, contempt of the world, patience in adversity, humility in prosperity, recollection in prayer, purity of heart, a right intention in all my works, diligence in fulfilling the duties of my state of life, constancy in my resolutions, resignation to the will of God and perseverance in the grace of God even unto death; that so, by means of your intercession and your glorious merits…
(Mention your request here…)
I may be made worthy to appear before the Chief and Eternal Shepherd of Souls, Jesus Christ, Who with the Father and the Holy Spirit, lives and reigns forever.
Amen
St. Peter, pray for us.
Pray 1: Our Father…
Pray 1: Hail Mary…
Pray 1: Glory Be…

Canada Day Schedule | Office Closed
2024-07-01 - 2024-07-02
The Parish Office will be closed on Monday, July 1, Canada Day. Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 am in the Church and there will be no adoration

Courtyard Movie - Kung Fu Panda 4
2024-07-13 21:00 - 23:00
Please join us for FREE movie screenings in our courtyard this summer! Screenings begin just after sunset. Snacks start at $1. All are welcome!
July 13, 2024 at 9 pm – Kung Fu Panda 4
August 17, 2024 at 8:30 pm – Minions: The Rise of Gru

Cancelled - Themed Coffee Hour: BBQ Sundays
2024-07-14 12:00 - 13:30
CANCELLED: BBQ Sunday, August 11th
Unfortunately, due to flooding in the auditorium and kitchen, we must cancel the BBQ scheduled for August 11th. These facilities are currently out of service. We will inform the community of the new BBQ date once we receive approval to use these spaces again. Thank you for your patience.

On Sunday, July 14 and Sunday, August 11, following the 11:15 am Mass,
join us for a themed Coffee Hour!
Come for coffee, a featured dish, friendly conversations and family activities!
