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
Society of Sharing: Inner-City volunteers
“Are you a senior or a retiree? Can you spend at least 2 hours of your time to help isolated and lonely seniors? The SOCIETY OF SHARING: INNER- CITY VOLUNTEERS: A ShareLife member agency, is currently seeking volunteers (age 55+) for various positions, including friendly visitors, social group facilitators and medical/shopping escorts. You can make a difference in the life of a senior who is isolated and living alone in downtown Toronto. For more information, please call 416-413-0380 ext. 224 or send an email at vrts@societyofsharing.org or by visiting their website at www.societyofsharing.org”.
BaBl Book Club
BaBl Book Club – next meeting: Feb. 20 at 7 p.m. in the rectory. Book “Machines Like Me” by Ian McEwan. All Welcome!
Marriage Sunday 2020
This Sunday, within the Archdiocese of Toronto is being celebrated as Marriage Sunday. I am not sure if this date was chosen because this is the weekend before Valentine’s Day and it is a day to celebrate the love of all married couples; or if it was chosen because next weekend is the Family Day Weekend and the Sacrament of Marriage is the foundation of all Christian Family Life. As it is Marriage Sunday, this weekend I would like to share with you the prayer that I talk about with all couples who are preparing to be married here at St. Peter’s Parish. Continue reading