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If You Were Accused of Being a Christian, Would There be Enough Evidence to Convict you?This reflection is based on the readings for the Twenty-sixth Sunday of Year A: Ezekiel 18: 25-28; Psalm 25; Philippians 2: 1-11; and Matthew 21: 28-32. A question that has often been asked by preachers when...Posted: Sep-29-2023 -
Liturgical Ministers Workshop: Date to be announced soonPosted: Sep-12-2023As part of our ongoing formation of Liturgical Ministers a workshop will be held in the near future. The date will be announced soon. Thank you for your patience! ALL experienced, new and want-to-be liturgical ministers – lectors... -
"Looking to the East: Taking a place at the Divine Banquet”A Byzantine Divine Liturgy & Social ... Join us for an evening of exploration as we join with young Catholics from the Roman Rite and Byzantine Ukrainian Rite for an appreciation of Eastern Catholicism and the celebration of the Divine Liturgy...Oct-20-2023 to Oct-20-2023 (07:00 PM to 09:00 PM) -
Feast of St. Alphonsus Liguori, Tuesday August 1st, 2023, Founder of the Redemptorists OrderSince 1732, the Redemptorists - a Congregation of missionary priests and brothers - have followed in Jesus’ footsteps, preaching the Word and serving the poor and most abandoned. Alfonso Maria de Liguori was born near Naples in 1696. “If...Posted: Jul-30-2023 -
Listening Circles Session (June 29th) Follow UpAs part of the process of forming a Parish Pastoral Council, thirty parishioners spent an interesting evening on June 29th sharing ideas and listening to each other discuss the value of St. Patrick’s Parish in supporting their faith...Posted: Jul-25-2023 -
A Convert’s Guide to the Month of the Most Sacred Heart of JesusThe Church dedicates the month of June to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, one of the most popular Catholic devotions throughout the world. So what is the Sacred Heart, anyway? When Catholics talk about the Sacred Heart we’re...Posted: Jun-01-2023 -
An Incredible Journey of Faith and NursingAs National Nurses Month wraps up, nurse and author Margaret Price reflects on her life's journey guided by faith -- and all the opportunities the field of nursing opened up to her. 1. Through your involvement in helping to start...Posted: May-30-2023 -
Shining a Spotlight on the Ministry with Maturing AdultsThe month of June is dedicated to Adult Faith Formation for the ministries of the Office of Formation for Discipleship. It is also Seniors’ Month in Ontario. This office is committed to help parishes support all adults to grow...Posted: May-25-2023 -
Exploring the ‘Gift of Faith and Mental Health’ this MayFr. Stephan Kappler is the President and Chief Psychologist of Southdown Institute. In light of the upcoming day dedicated to raising awareness of mental health across the the archdiocese, he shares with readers some of the strong connections between faith...Posted: May-02-2023 -
Bible & Beer: “The Harvest is Ready: Pay Up!”Inviting Young Adults (age 18-39) to join us ... The Harvest is Ready: Pay Up! ... We have been given a gift in the wonder and beauty of creation and in the depths of the mystery of our lives...Oct-03-2023 to Oct-03-2023 (07:00 PM to 08:00 PM) -
Seven Things to Know about Ash WednesdayMichelle Brylowski is Associate Director, RCIA and Liturgical Formation, for the Office of Formation for Discipleship. Below, she helps us prepare for Ash Wednesday. 1. What do the ashes on the forehead represent?Biblically, ashes symbolize mourning, mortality and penance...Posted: Feb-21-2023 -
Advent – A Time of Liturgical RenewalAs we make our Christmas preparations, plan holiday activities and catch up with old friends, our hearts are filled with memories of the past and our minds draft fresh resolutions for the future. We anticipate. We are hopeful. We feel...Posted: Dec-19-2022 -
Travelling Mary and St. Joseph: A Catholic Alternative to Elf on the ShelfKasia Ryba is a Catholic wife and mother who belongs to her local Catholic Moms Group. She has been a speaker at ‘Calling All Girls: An Evening for Mothers and Daughters’ and has spoken on Midday Moms, a...Posted: Dec-07-2022
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Sunday Missals Now Available“Living with Christ” Sunday Missals are available for purchase before and after the Sunday masses and will continue to be sold over the next few weeks while supplies last. They are $5.00 each. These new missals begin...Posted: Nov-24-2022 -
First Friday Adoration and Holy HourJoin us for a quiet time of prayer and reflection before the Blessed Sacrament. First Friday, October 6, following the 12:10pm Mass.Oct-06-2023 to Oct-06-2023 (01:00 PM to 02:00 PM) -
Horizons of Hope: A Toolkit for Parishes on Palliative CareFamilies, friends, parish communities and health care professionals, together, all play an important role to care for and accompany those in need of palliative care that recognizes the dignity of the human person. As such, the Canadian Conference of Catholic...Posted: Oct-25-2022 -
The Value of Patristic Studies in the Modern AgeThe leadership at St. Augustine’s Seminary is designing a Licentiate program in Patristics – it will be the first program dedicated to Patristics in Canada when it rolls out in the 2023-2024 academic year. Fr. Robert John...Posted: Oct-18-2022 -
Celebrating 50 years of the DiaconateSeptember 30 marks the 50th anniversary of the Permanent Diaconate in the Archdiocese of Toronto. Deacon Steve Pitre, Coordinator of Diaconal Ministry, reflects on this special milestone. 1. What celebrations are planned to commemorate this milestone anniversary? We will...Posted: Sep-28-2022 -
Stewardship Sunday: See, Judge, Act"That is our mission: to see the needs around us, to judge not according to our selfishness, but according to the Gospel of our Lord, Jesus Christ, and then to act carefully, clearly, creatively and effectively, in order to serve...Posted: Sep-13-2022 -
St. Patrick's Charismatic Prayer GroupAre you looking to deepen your walk with Jesus? Why not join us for an evening of Spirit-filled song, praise, worship and sharing? For over 25 years, St. Patrick's Charismatic Prayer Group has been gathering weekly for a...Oct-05-2023 to Oct-05-2023 (06:00 PM to 07:30 PM)
