In honour of the feast of St. Francis of Assisi on October 4, the parish will celebrate the blessing of pets on Friday, October 4, 2019 at 6:30 pm outside the main doors of the Church. All pets and owners are welcome. Due to large number of animals, all pets must be leashed, caged or held in owners’ control.

You all are welcome to join the Coffee Hour on Sunday, September 22, after the 9 AM and 11:15 AM Masses in the Church Auditorium. See you there!

It is with gratitude and prayer, I acknowledge all who prepared and participated in my 50th Jubilee celebration especially Fr. Michael and the Pastoral Council, last Sunday. God bless you abundantly – Sr. Gabriel

Any young person who has made her/his First Communion is invited to consider becoming an Altar Server. If you would like to be an Altar Servers, please attend a training session on Saturday, October 5 at 2:00 pm in the Church.

“In Luke’s writings the ancient practice of hospitality—the custom of welcoming travelers or strangers into one’s home and establishing relationships with them—becomes the prism through which Jesus’ disciples can view one another and others as valuable children of God.” Andrew Arterbury.

A three part input/reflection series will be presented on Luke’s universal theme of hospitality. Tuesdays, September 24, October 1 and 15 at 7:00 p.m. in the St. Peter’s room (church hall)

Federal Election Debate From A Catholic Perspective
Thursday, October 3, 2019 – 7:30 p.m.

John Bassett Theatre (Metro Toronto Convention Centre)
Catholics are called to be engaged in the public square. As we prepare for the October 21 federal election, you are invited to be part of one of the largest live debates in Canada. On October 3, join 1,000 Catholics from across the archdiocese as they listen to candidates from the four major political parties debate issues of importance to Catholics. Moderated by veteran political journalist, the evening will also include reflections and prayer offered by Cardinal Thomas Collins. For more information, election resources and to order free tickets, visit: www.archtoronto.org/election

The parish will have an all candidates meeting for our local representatives on Thursday, Oct. 10 at 7:00 pm in the parish hall.

The parish invites parishioners who are interested in serving at Mass as an Usher and Greeter to attend the workshop for
Ushers and Ministers of Hospitality that will take place on Saturday, September 28, at 2:00 PM in the Church. Please call the parish office at 416-534-4219 to register.