The season of Lent is that time in the Church year when the baptized are called to prepare to renew their baptismal promises, and when those who are not baptized enter into the final stages of their baptismal preparation. As we are to prepare to do this throughout Lent on Easter Sunday, today I would like to speak a little bit about what is one of my favorite themes in the Liturgy for Baptism by making particular reference to the Ritual for the Baptism of Infants. Continue reading
Second Sunday of Lent – March 12, 2017
Living the Gospel by providing for vocations to the priesthood…
“Living and studying at St. Augustine’s can bring untold blessings into the lives of those entering ministry,” shares Matt McCarthy, a current Seminarian. Matt’s interest in sports and his desire to enter the priesthood and minister to those in his community, gives him an opportunity to serve the Church in a unique way. At ShareLife-funded agencies such as Serra House, St. Augustine’s and Redemptoris Mater Seminaries, individuals undergo extensive theological education and practical field training. Through ShareLife, you are helping to sustain vocations to the priesthood and inspire discernment for God’s call. Last year ShareLife helped support 70 seminarians in their formation studies.
Sunday April 2, 2017 is ShareLife Sunday
Please give generously.
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Bulletin for week of March 12, 2017
Lenten Retreat – April 4, 5 and 6, 2017
This Lent, Father Zachary Romanowsky will give a Lenten Mission on the evenings of April 4th, 5th and 6th at 7:00 PM in the Church.
The theme of this retreat will be called: “Through Love and For Love : Gospel greatness in the splendour of the ordinary”. The retreat will call us to live our vocations in the ordinary and simple events of our lives.
Father Zachary is a priest of Madonna House and lives at their community in Combermere, Ontario.
Spring Forward 2017
This weekend, March 12, 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.
Photo’s from our latest TotB Session
The Theology of the Body Program for our Youth. Thank you OCY for facilitating these inspiring lectures!
Sunday Glaze Craze Event, Hosted by the Youth Ministry
Join us on Sunday, April 2nd, 2017 for a pizza lunch and some crazy fun crafts. Kids get a fun afternoon making amazing pottery painting creations, with the assistance of our Glaze Craze party coordinator. This activity is suitable for kids of all ages!
You are more than welcome to bring in your own food, but as we are a nut free facility, please be aware that any food suspected of containing nuts will not be permitted.
Details Below:
Date: Sunday, April 2nd, 2017
Time: 12:30pm- 2pm
Location: 840 Bathurst Street, via side door under archway.
St. Peter’s Church, located in the Church Auditorium
Price: No Cost to attend.
If interested please R.S.V.P with the parish office by March 20th, 2017 by:
Tel: 416-534-4219 or
Email: youngadult-youthmin@stpeterstoronto.ca
Women’s Lenten Retreat Day
When: Sunday, March 19, 2017
Where: St. Bernard’s Convent, 685 Finch Ave. West, North York
Contact: 416-630-3298
Time: 11:00 AM Eucharist to 4:00 PM Closing
Facilitator: Sr. Gabriel Mary, cps
Photos from February 28th’s Lecture with Fr. Seamus
Another outstanding lecture by Fr. Seamus!
Come and See Weekend
March 17 – 19 at St. Augustine’s Seminary
Inviting single Catholic men 17 years and older, to cultivate a deeper prayer life and relationship with Jesus Christ; leading to a better discernment of God’s call for their lives. Time for prayer, reflection and information on the process of becoming one of Christ’s disciples as a Catholic priest. Please contact the Office of Vocations at: 416-968-0997; or email: vocations@archtoronto.org