Second Sunday of Lent – March 8, 2020

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ShareLife: It’s who we are!
Catholic agencies have been serving those among us who are poor, sick and marginalized since the founding of our diocese 178 years ago – it’s who we are as Catholics in the Archdiocese of Toronto! We continue that legacy through ShareLife, which funds over 40 agencies that provide unconditional care, regardless of religious affiliation.
March 29 is ShareLife Sunday. Please give generously. St. Peter’s goal for 2020 is $42,000.00

Spring Forward – March 8, 2020

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Next weekend, March 8, is the beginning of Daylight Savings Time. We ask you to please remember to set your clocks, watches, and other time keeping devices ahead one hour next Saturday evening before retiring for the evening so that you will arrive on time for Sunday Mass.

First Sunday of Lent – March 1, 2020

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Living the Gospel by sharing our blessings

“The needs of our brothers and sisters in Christ are greater than ever before. In order for ShareLife agencies to continue their vital work, it is crucial we meet our parish campaign goal of $13.8 million. Our goal can be met, but only with your help. As you contemplate the blessings God has entrusted to you, please join me in giving to ShareLife to the best of your ability.” – Cardinal Thomas Collins

March 29 is ShareLife Sunday. Please give generously. St. Peter’s goal for 2020 is $42,000.00

Thank you to John Paul Piano!

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For the past several years, John Paul Piano has worked as the parish’s weekend sacristan. He will finish his work this weekend as he prepares for college. The parish thanks him for his faithful service and prays for his future happiness and success.

Lent 2020

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“You shall not hate in your heart anyone of your kin;…You shall not take vengeance or bear a grudge against any of your people” (Leviticus 19: 2, 17-18).

A question that I am often asked as a priest is: “Do I really have to forgive?” The answer to that question for a Christian is an emphatic: “Yes, you really have to forgive—with all your heart.” The reason why we have to do this is because that is what God has done for each one of us. If we wish to be forgiven, we must be willing to extend this forgiveness to other people. The fact that we must forgive others is plainly stated in the words of the prayer that Jesus has taught us: “Forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us.” In this sentence, the word “as” functions to mean “like” or in “the same way that we forgive others.” Continue reading →