Lent 2020
“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
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Bulletin for week of February 23, 2020
First Friday Healing Mass at 7 PM – March 6, 2020
The First Friday Healing Mass will be on March 6 at 7 PM in the Church. Those in need of spiritual, physical, psychological or emotional healing are invited to present their petitions for healing at the time of the prayers of the faithful. These petitions can be written down and placed in a special petition box at the altar. When this Mass is celebrated on a normal ferial day, the votive Mass of the Sacred Heart will be celebrated.
Handyperson Needed!
The Parish is looking for a volunteer to assist another person with repairs of our pews. If you have basic handy skills and would like to volunteer please call the office at 416-534-4219.
Wine & Paint Night
Family Day Schedule – Monday, February 17, 2020
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.
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Bulletin for week of February 16, 2020
Lent Begins on Wednesday, February 26, 2020 (Ash Wednesday)
The 40 days of Lent are a special time of spiritual renewal in the Church. Lent begins on Ash Wednesday. The parish will have three Masses on Ash Wednesday with the distribution of Ashes. These will be at 8:00 AM, 12:10 PM and 7:00 PM in the Church. During Lent the Stations of the Cross will be prayed Friday evenings in the Church. On the First and Last Fridays the stations will follow the 7:00 PM Mass. On other Friday they will be prayed at 7:00 PM.
New Beginnings – Bereavement Ministry Support Group
A five (5) week bereavement ministry support group will be starting at St. Peter’s rectory offices starting on Tuesday, March 3 to April 7 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