Catholic Conscience and the Responsibility of Catholics in Elections

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With a provincial election approaching on June 7th, the parish will host both an evening on the Responsibility of Catholics in an election and an all candidates meeting. These will be facilitated by a group called “Catholic conscience”. These events will take place as follows:

  • Information Session: Responsibility of  Catholics in Elections on Tuesday, May 22 from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm in the St. Paul’s room in the parish centre
  • All Candidates  Meeting – University -Rosedale Riding, Thursday, May 31 at 7:00 pm in the Centre Auditorium

Call for Conscience 2018 – An Invitation from Cardinal Collins

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Cardinal Thomas Collins, Archbishop of Toronto, recently issued a call to action in advance of the June 7 provincial election to promote palliative care, conscience rights and the protection of faith-based facilities. His Eminence has asked Catholics to visit canadiansforconscience.ca/ontario to send a letter directly to all candidates in their riding for the June 7 election. A pre-written letter is provided which people can amend as they choose. If you did not receive Cardinal Collins’ emailed letter and you would like to receive them in the future, please visit Thank you for advocating on these important issues!

Nature/Garden Retreat day for Women – May 27, 2018

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Nature/garden retreat day for women utilizing Laudato Si is being offered on Sunday, May 27 (10-5:00 p.m.) at St. Bernard’s Chapel/gardens and grounds, 685 Finch Ave. West.  Day includes:  Eucharist, input, time for reflection and picnic potluck lunch. RSVP :  Parish 416-534-4219 or Sr. Gabriel  416-630-3298

Thank you to Roger Richard for His Music Ministry!!!!!

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This weekend is the last weekend that Roger Richard will be leading the music ministry at the parish’s 6:00 pm Mass. As the 6:00 pm Mass will be cancelled during the summer, when we return in September, Roger will be starting at a parish closer to where he works. Roger is a high school chaplain and has been asked to start a music ministry at a parish near the high school he works at. This will allow him to work with some of the young people from his school. The parish is very grateful to Roger for his gift of service to the parish. Please wish Roger well and pray for him. Thank you very much Roger!!!!!

Celebrating Mothers!

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Today we honour mothers. We take time to celebrate our mothers and the many maternal figures in our lives. We are grateful for the gift of their love, care and nurturing, not only today, but always. We also remember the mothers who are no longer with us, but whose memories we will always cherish. Happy Mother’s Day!

Ascension Sunday; May 13, 2018

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Living the Gospel by supporting mental health wellness

In 2016, over 2,000 people accessed individual, couple and family counselling at Catholic Family Services of Peel-Dufferin, a ShareLife-funded agency. Often, clients sought help to address depression. Given that depression has replaced back injury as the number one reason for absenteeism at work, these services are helping clients maintain employment and stay out of poverty. By supporting ShareLife agencies like CFS Peel-Dufferin, you’re helping people find health and happiness.

May 27 is the next ShareLife Sunday. Please give generously.

Ordinations to the Priesthood for Toronto

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Please pray for Mr. Alexander MacDonald and Mr. Raymond So, who will be ordained to the priesthood for the Archdiocese of Toronto on Saturday, May 12 at 10:00 AM at St. Michael’s Cathedral Basilica. There will be an Ordination prayer Vigil held at St. Augustine’s Seminary on Friday, May 11, 2018 from 6:00 pm to Midnight. Please keep them in your prayers.