As a Lenten preparation for a deeper living out of the Beatitudes, please join us on February 20th at 7 pm, for an evening of reflection on Pope Francis’s Apostolic Letter GAUDETE ET EXSULTATE (Rejoice and Be Glad)
Facilitator: Sr. Gabriel Riddle, cps
The Parish of St. Peter’s rejoices in the appointment of Archbishop Frank Leo and welcomes him to Toronto.
Pope Francis today appointed Archbishop-elect Frank Leo as the Archbishop of Toronto. The parish extends a joyful welcome to Archbishop-elect Leo. Let us pray that God protect our new pastor and shepherd and grant him a long and healthy life.
Please see the Archbishop-elect’s greeting to the People of God in Toronto here.
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
Bulletin for week of February 12, 2023
One of the resolutions that came out of the parish’s “Listening to Indigenous Voices” process is the conclusion that this process is just beginning, and that as a community we need to continue to explore what this issue means for us. In that spirit, I would like to share with you four pastoral letters that the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops have written on the subject of Reconciliation with Indigenous Persons. These letters are written to:
I would invite all to read these letters as a way of growing in understanding in this area. May we all pray and work towards truth, reconciliation and healing.
Fr. Michael
Lent Begins on Wednesday, February 22, 2023 (Ash Wednesday). The 40 days of Lent are a special time of spiritual renewal in the Church. The parish will have two Masses on Ash Wednesday with the distribution of Ashes. These will be at 8:00 AM and 7:00 PM in the Church. During Lent the Stations of the Cross will be prayed Friday evenings in the Church after 7:00 PM Mass. On Ash Wednesday, confessions will take place in the Church after 7 PM Mass until 9 PM.
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul, St. Peter’s Conference, would like to thank everyone for contributing generously to our weekly collection baskets as you exit Mass and our Christmas envelop drive. The funds collected help us turn Concern into Action, and enable us to respond to calls for help from those most in need in our parish community.
Through your support and generosity, you have made it possible for us to help over two dozen families in our parish with groceries, clothing, and furniture throughout 2022, and a little extra special Christmas help. We extend physical aid, but also friendship to those less fortunate and are always looking for people who might consider joining us in our vocation. If you would like to find out more about volunteering with St. Peters’ St. Vincent de Paul, leave us a message at (416) 534-4219 ext. 229.
On behalf of our volunteers, our parish family, and those people whom we’ve helped, thank you and God’s blessings and peace be with you in 2023.
