Mass for the Solemnity of the Annunciation and the Consecration of Russia and Ukraine to the Immaculate Heart of Mary

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Decorative ImageOn Friday, March 25th, 2022, the parish will celebrate an additional Mass at 12 noon for the Solemnity of the Annunciation and the Consecration of Russia and Ukraine to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. This Mass will be in addition to the parish’s 8:00 a.m. Mass and Friday Lenten Mass at 7:00 p.m. The additional noon Mass will be celebrated at the same time as our local bishop and the Holy Father will be celebrating Mass at the cathedral and at St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome to consecrate Russia and Ukraine to the Immaculate Heart of Mary.

On Friday, March 25th, 2022, the parish will also have adoration from 8:30 a.m., following the 8:00 a.m. Mass, until the Mass at noon to pray for peace in Ukraine.

Please come and celebrate this important solemnity, join in praying for the consecration of Russia and Ukraine, and praying for peace in Ukraine.

Please also consider praying this prayer for peace in Ukraine at home:

 God of реасе and justice,

we pray for the реорlе of Ukraine today.

We pray for реaсе and the laying down of weapons.

We pray for аll those who fear for tomorrow,

that your Spirit of comfort would draw near to them.

We pray for those with power over war or реасе,

for wisdom, discernment and compassion to guide their decisions.

Above аll, we pray for аll your precious children, at-risk and in fear,

that you would hold and protect them.

We pray in the name of Jesus, the Prince of Реасе.

Amen.

Latest Children’s Liturgy Worksheet

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Worksheet for the week of: March 20, 2022

Worksheet Links

  • Watch a video on the Gospel of St. Luke (13:1-9): Link 1
  • Coloring Page: Link 1
  • Scrambled Words Puzzle: Link 1
  • Mass Worksheet: Link 1

GREAT NEWS! 

In addition to our in person meeting at the 11:15 am Mass, we will be hosting online Children’s Liturgy sessions once per month.   

If you are interested in participating in the online meetings please send your email address to youngadult-youthmin@stpeterstoronto.ca to receive the class Zoom link. 

Third Sunday of Lent March 20, 2022

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Decorative ImageNext weekend is ShareLife Sunday

Have you considered supporting ShareLife through our monthly giving?

You can enroll in monthly giving via our website by clicking on the “donate” button. You can also do so at sharelife.org. If you need help or have any questions, please call 416-934-3411 or email slife@archtoronto.org.

Our parish goal is $42000. March 27th is ShareLife Sunday. Please give generously.

Lenten Reconciliation Services

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Decorative ImageLenten Reconciliation Services will take place on:

  • Saturday, April 2, 2022 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Day of Confessions).
  • Good Friday, April 15, 2022 following the 3:00 p.m. Good Friday Service
  • Every Saturday from 3:45 to 4:30 p.m. or by appointment.

Someone to Talk to in a Difficult Time

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Decorative ImageThese uncertain Covid times have shone a light on the pressing need for mental health support services.  St. Peter’s Parish and Dr. Egit have teamed up in addressing that need.

When is it time for mental health support?  The question is puzzling.  Are we; depressed enough, anxious enough, stressed enough, worthy enough?  Those are imponderable quandaries on which to base a decision.  The simpler questions are, “Have I been unhappy” and ,”Is my daily life a struggle?” If the answer is yes, then mental health supports are appropriate.

The service is free.  There are a limited number of hours dedicated to this program. Dr. Egit will be available for appointments Wednesdays between 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Each appointment will be 45 minutes in length.  The sessions will be conducted online or by telephone. To arrange to speak with him, you are asked to call and book an appointment with the parish office (416-534-4219).

Dr. Egit is a psychotherapist and a psychoanalyst experienced in working with individuals and couples.  He holds an MA and a Ph.D. from The University of Toronto and had completed his psychoanalytic training and certification from the Toronto Institute of Contemporary Psychoanalysis.  He is registered with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario

The Eucharist—Our Weekly Encounter with the Risen Lord

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Decorative ImageThe 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.

When a child is baptized, the Rite of Baptism begins at the doors of the church. The priest greets the parents and godparents of the child at the doors of the church and asks them to introduce the child to the Christian community. This is also what we did with the adult catechumens when they were introduced to the Christian community for the first time. The only difference being that the adult candidates are not baptized right away, but undergo a period of preparation. In the baptism of a child, the infants are baptized right away in the same liturgy. The reason why the infants are to be introduced to the community goes back to that period in time when the Church was persecuted and only those known by the community could enter the Church. In fact, it is the role of the sponsors even to this day to testify to the sincerity of those who inquire into the life of the Church. Once the children have been introduced, they process with the priest and their families into the church to hear God’s Word proclaimed. A similar procession takes place at the Easter Vigil when the candidates and the whole community process in after the Easter candle, which represents the Risen Christ who they are all to follow. At the Easter Vigil, the symbolism is of us all following Christ, the true light of the world. Continue reading →

Latest Children’s Liturgy Worksheet

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Worksheet for the week of: March 13, 2022

Worksheet Links

  • Watch a video on the Gospel of St. Luke (9:28-36): Link 1
  • Coloring Page: Link 1
  • Word Search: Link 1
  • Crossword Puzzle: Link 1
  • Patrick’s Day March 17: Link 1
  • Joseph’s Day March 19: Link 1

GREAT NEWS! 

In addition to our in person meeting at the 11:15 am Mass, we will be hosting online Children’s Liturgy sessions once per month.   

If you are interested in participating in the online meetings please send your email address to youngadult-youthmin@stpeterstoronto.ca to receive the class Zoom link. 

Second Sunday of Lent March 13, 2022

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Decorative ImageLive the Gospel by supporting ShareLife
ShareLife Sunday is March 27th. Our parish goal for this year’s campaign is $42,000

This year, we are encouraging you to make your donation online via sharelife.org.

Monthly Pre-Authorized Giving (PAG) is a convenient way to spread your ShareLife contribution throughout the year. Simply fill out the form on a ShareLife pew envelope, include a void cheque, and then give it to the parish office or drop it in the offertory basket at any time. Contact ShareLife at slife@archtoronto.org or 416-934-3411 if you have any questions about pre-authorized giving.

Parishioners who have previously supported our parish campaign are being sent a letter from Cardinal Collins. Information about how to again support our campaign is also found in the included letter from His Eminence. Thank you for supporting ShareLife!