E-Newsletter April 12, 2026
From the Pastor's Desk
Dear Friends,
As we celebrate the Second Sunday of Easter, also known as Divine Mercy Sunday, we are reminded that the Risen Lord comes to us not with condemnation but with mercy. He stands among His disciples, wounds still visible, and speaks those words we so deeply need to hear: “Peace be with you.” This day invites us to trust more deeply in that mercy, to receive it and to extend it to others.
I would also like to take this opportunity to express my heartfelt gratitude to all who helped make our Holy Week and Easter liturgies so prayerful, beautiful and worthy of these sacred days. So much happens behind the scenes, and it does not go unnoticed.
Thank you to our hospitality ministers, who welcomed all with warmth and kindness, setting the tone for every celebration. To our lectors, who proclaimed the Word of God with clarity and reverence. To our extraordinary ministers of Holy Communion, who assisted in feeding the faithful with such care. To our Altar Floral Group, whose arrangements added a visible beauty that lifted our hearts. To our Altar Guild, for their quiet and faithful preparation of all that is needed for the sacred liturgies. And to our altar servers, whose service at the altar reflects both dedication and devotion.
A special word of thanks as well to our Youth Choir under the direction of Claudia and our Adult Choir under the direction of Ana Maria, along with all of our musicians and cantors. Your gift of music truly elevated our celebrations and helped all of us to pray more deeply. Our liturgies were made all the more beautiful because of your talent and generosity.
I also wish to say, on behalf of Fr. Prince and our entire parish staff, a sincere word of thanks to all of you, our parishioners. Thank you for choosing to celebrate these sacred mysteries here at St. Ignatius. Your faith, your presence and your participation are what make our parish so vibrant and such a beautiful place to worship the Lord. It is a joy to be your pastor and to share in this life of faith together.
Together, all of you helped our parish enter more fully into the mystery of the Lord’s Passion, Death and Resurrection. Thank you for giving of your time, your gifts and your hearts.
With gratitude and every blessing,
Father Ed
PARISH NEWS/EVENTS
Catholic Women’s League News:
Our next CWL General Meeting, on Tuesday, April 21st, 2026 will begin with Mass at 6:30pm and the Installation of our new Executive. After Mass, the meeting in the parish hall will include a presentation by Jeanne McRight from Blooming Boulevards.
New members are warmly welcomed, and membership is open to all women of the parish ages 16 and up. For more information contact Debbie at debbie1993.cwl@gmail.com
Thank you, St. Ignatius Loyola Parish Volunteers!
We celebrate Volunteer Appreciation Week on April 19–25 and would like to take this special moment to thank all who serve our parish.
We truly could not do what we do without the love, generosity, and dedication of our volunteers. Through your time and talents, you bring our parish to life.
Inspired by this year’s theme, “Ignite Volunteerism,” we are grateful to those who answer God’s call to serve.
If you would like to get involved, we warmly invite you to share your gifts. Please contact our Lay Pastoral Associate, Melissa at msiuchong@archtoronto.org for more information.
Upcoming Parish Events… Save the dates!
- Thurs April 16 - Free Bible Study: The Gospel of Matthew, also on April 23 and May 7
- May 23 & 24 – SSVP Spring 2026 Bundle Up
- May 24 – Last day to register for Totus Tuus
- Sat June 6 – ShareLife Summer BBQ
- Sun June 7 – Corpus Christi Procession
- July 19 – 24 – Totus Tuus
Free Bible Study: The Gospel of Matthew
St. Matthew’s Gospel is considered the most influential and popular book among the early Christian community. St. Matthew clearly makes the case for how the long-awaited hopes of the Jewish people are being fulfilled in Jesus.
- How the Gospel of Matthew clearly makes Jesus out to be a new and greater Moses, David, Solomon, and Isaac
- The shocking paradoxes of the Sermon on the Mount and the implications of them for our spiritual life
- Aspects of Jesus’ infancy, public ministry, and last days in Jerusalem that show him to be the long-awaited fulfillment of what the priests, prophets, and kings of old hoped for
We have begun this free Bible Study in our Parish Hall, and invite you to join us for the next three sessions happening from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on April 16th, April 23rd, and May 7th. We hope to see you there!
Society of St. Vincent de Paul (SSVP)
Society of Saint Vincent de Paul continues to help over 110 families coping with food insecurities within our parish boundaries. It is only through your generous financial assistance that we can continue to do this. We thank you for your continued support and remind you of the Poor Boxes located in the front and hall foyers. You may also donate online through our SSVP affiliated weblink: http://Canadahelps.org/en/dn/53987
Through ShareLife, you provide safety to those in need
Your generosity helps refugees find safety and new beginnings in Canada. Through ShareLife, agencies like Catholic Crosscultural Services offer vital support including housing, counselling, and basic needs to those facing hardship.
You also support the Office for Refugees of the Archdiocese of Toronto, which sponsors hundreds of refugees each year, many fleeing persecution.
The second ShareLife Sunday of the year is April 26. Please consider giving through the parish using a ShareLife envelope, online via our parish website, or at sharelife.org/donate. Together we can reach our parish goal of $288,000.00! Thank you for your continued generosity and support.
✨ Totus Tuus 2026 ✨
We are inviting children in Grades 1 – 12 to join us for Totus Tuus 2026, a Catholic summer camp happening at our parish in July! Program Dates & Cost:
- Evening Program(Grades 6–12):
July 19–23, 2026,
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.,
$50 per camper
- Day Program(Grades 1–6):
July 20–24, 2026,
8:45 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.,
$150 per camper
Family Discount: Receive $10 off each additional child registered from the same family.
Registration is filling up! Please note that registration closes when capacity is reached or by May 24, 2026 (whichever comes first). Register online today by visiting: www.totustuustoronto.ca/stignatiusloyola
If you have any questions or if you’re interested in volunteering for this camp, please contact Melissa at msiuchong@archtoronto.org. We look forward to hosting your children for an unforgettable week of faith, friendship, and fun!
ARCHDIOCESE NEWS/EVENTS
A Day With Mary – Saturday 30 May 2026
You are invited to a “Day With Mary” taking place on Saturday, May 30, 2026 at Villanova College in King City. This family-friendly day will consist of Holy Mass with His Eminence Frank Cardinal Leo, praying of the Rosary, Confessions, a keynote address for adults and children’s catechesis for the little ones. There will be music, fellowship and more. This is a free event, open to all. Registration is open from now until May 15: https://bit.ly/DWMRegistration. Complete information can be found at https://archtoronto.org/Mary.
2026 SPRING ACTS RETREATS
ACTS is an acronym for:
Adoration – God’s Call, your acceptance and answer
Community – love and caring for each other
Theology – “studying” through scripture and our faith
Service – to God and His people
“Come and renew yourself spiritually, to strengthen your faith and to apply it to your daily life.”
Women's Retreat – April 16 to 19, 2026
Men's Retreat – May 21 to 24, 2026
Retreat Location: Queen of Apostles Renewal Centre - 1617 Blythe Rd., Mississauga, ON
Women’s Retreat: Rosemary Shoemaker (647) 640 - 6951 or 342shoe75@gmail.com
Men’s Retreat: Alex Brandolini (416) 554 - 8543 or brandolini74@gmail.com
For more info, please visit: www.actscanada.org
Office of Vocations
“As the Father has sent me, so I send you.” Will you respond to God's call to be sent as priest, deacon, sister or brother? If God is calling you, contact Fr. Matt McCarthy, Director of Vocations, Archdiocese of Toronto at 416-968-0997 or vocations@archtoronto.org.
