E-Newsletter Aug 16,2026
From the Pastor's Desk
A Word of Gratitude
Many of you will notice that our new outdoor Marian Shrine has now been completed. With the addition of the benches and planters, it has become a peaceful place to pray, reflect and entrust our intentions to Our Blessed Mother.
At the same time, our shrine to Our Mother of Perpetual Help inside the church has drawn so much devotion, giving our parish two beautiful places dedicated to Mary, who always leads us to her Son.
I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to Dan Tran, one of our parishioners, whose generosity made both of these projects possible. Dan donated not only his time and expertise, but also all of the materials needed to build these shrines. He refused any payment, offering this work entirely as a gift to our parish.
Dan carried out this labour in loving memory of his son, Luc. It is a beautiful witness to the way love endures and how faith can transform grief into a gift for others. Because of his generosity, countless parishioners and visitors will have a place to offer a prayer, find a moment of peace and grow closer to Christ through the intercession of His Blessed Mother.
On behalf of our entire parish family, thank you, Dan. May Our Lady watch over you and your family, may Luc rest in the peace of Christ, and may everyone who pauses at these shrines encounter the hope and consolation that only God can give.
PARISH NEWS/EVENTS
Thinking About Becoming Catholic?
Maybe as a non-Catholic you married in the Church and put your kids through Catholic school but never became Catholic yourself. Perhaps it’s time to join the family. Or maybe you’ve had questions or concerns about the Catholic Church that were never sufficiently answered for you and that’s the thing holding you back. Bring those questions and let’s see if we can work through them together.
Here at St. Ignatius Loyola Parish, we welcome new Catholics into the Church through the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA). We meet on Wednesday evenings and it’s always an enlightening experience for those involved.
Consider it. Open your hearts to where the Lord is calling you. If you are interested, please speak to Fr Ed Curtis or Fr Tobias Ndabhatinya.
Special Collection: Canadian Missions
Join us in supporting Canadian Missions this weekend (August 15/16, 2026). Catholic Missions in Canada and the selected dioceses in Northern Canada will benefit from your generosity to sustain and extend the Catholic faith to isolated, poor and hard-to-reach mission areas in our country. Envelopes for Canadian Mission donations are available in the front and back foyers of our Parish. Thank you for your support!
Calling all Moms!
We are excited to be launching St. Ignatius of Loyola Mother’s Group! Join us on Wednesday, September 23, 2026 in the Parish Hall from 11:30AM to 1:00PM for a kick-off event to celebrate this vibrant ministry focused on supporting moms in their vocation of family life. Whether you are newly returning to the faith or are a cradle Catholic looking for fellowship, there is a place here for you. See you there!
Calling all young singers ages 12–35!
Have you ever wanted to pray through song but felt too nervous to join a choir? Now is the perfect time to give it a try! Join us for our Youth Choir Welcome Nights on Wednesday, September 9 and 16, beginning at 6:30 PM. No experience is needed! Our conductor, Claudia Ferro, will guide you through some simple vocal techniques to help you discover your voice in a relaxed and encouraging environment.
Afterward, stay for choir practice from 7:00–8:00 PM. It's a fun and welcoming hour where we'll sing together, grow in faith, and build lasting friendships.
The Youth Choir sings each week at the 10:30 AM Mass and rehearses on Wednesday evenings from 7:00–8:00 PM. It's a wonderful way to share your gifts, deepen your faith, and become part of a supportive community. Volunteer hours are also available!
To sign up, visit the parish office or speak with Claudia Ferro after Mass. Sign up to be added to our email list and receive more details.
Come and experience it for yourself, one hour of praying through song and sharing fellowship with a welcoming group. We'd love to have you!
12 Noon Choir
Our Adult Noon Choir will be resuming rehearsals on Tuesday, September 1st from 7:30-9:00pm. If you love to sing and are looking for a meaningful way to participate in parish life, please feel free to talk to Ana Maria Nunes after any of the Sunday Noon Masses for more information.
Fall Bible Study
Join us this fall for two inspiring Bible studies as we explore what the Catholic Church teaches about our eternal destiny and Christ's return in glory.
- Thursdays | 7:30–9:30 p.m.
- September 17 – November 19
- Cost: $40
Registration is now open in the Parish Office. The deadline to register is Sunday, August 30, to allow time for ordering the study materials.
Join the Rosary Apostolates!
The Rosary Apostolate is currently seeking volunteers who have great devotion to the Our Blessed Mother Mary and who are willing to visit the local elementary schools, St. Mark and St. Clare Schools, to pray the Rosary with the children once a month from October to May. Training, materials and screening will be provided. If you are interested, please contact: Judy Camilleri at judy.camilleri.2010@gmail.com.
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul
A very special thank you for the incredible support of our second ANNUAL BACK TO SCHOOL initiative!!
Our SSVP supports 116 school age children attending JK through Grade 12, who will have back to school expenses as they return to school in September. Your generosity allowed us to provide a $100 Walmart gift card to each of these children to help them with their needs. In addition, we received a wonderful donation of pens, pencils, and highlighters from BIC! We prepared “Goodie Bags” with a personal supply of these items for each child. Many thanks to BIC for their kindness which delighted the families. Wednesday, August 12th was a fun day, with smiles from children and parents who excitedly asked us to relay to all of you their heartfelt expressions of appreciation. The Society of St.Vincent de Paul is blessed to have your continued support as we work in many ways to help our neighbours in need.
Providing positive support, encouragement, and a helping hand, can have a long-term positive impact.
Sharelife Update
We are about $65,000 away from reaching our goal! Continue to check our ShareLife thermometer in the Parish Narthex to see our progress towards our $288,000.00 goal and please consider giving through the parish using a ShareLife envelope, online via our parish website, or at sharelife.org/donate. Thank you for your generosity!
ARCHDIOCESE NEWS/EVENTS
ShareLife 50th Anniversary Mass
Join us on Saturday, August 22, 2026, as we celebrate 50 years of bringing the hands of Christ to those in need through faith, compassion, and service. Mass at St. Michael's Cathedral Basilica will celebrated by His Eminence Frank Cardinal Leo at 10:30 a.m. This is a free event, but registration is required. Please RSVP by August 17. Registration link and event information: www.sharelife.org/50.
RENEW Toronto Young Adult Conference
Join us on Christ the King weekend, November 20 to 21, for an unforgettable experience at our annual conference for young adults aged 18 to 39! This is your chance to grow in faith alongside like-minded individuals who are in the same exciting stage of life. Whether you’re a student, young professional, young couple or part of a young catholic family, this conference has something special for you!
The theme this year is John 16:33: “Take courage! I have overcome the world.” Come be inspired by our keynotes, workshops, Catholic vendors and organizations to live out this message in your everyday life. Don’t miss out! For more information and to register, visit: www.renewtoronto.org
Office of Vocations
“Woman, great is your faith!” It takes faith to hear God’s call in our lives and sometimes it may not be what we expect. If God is calling you, to the priesthood, diaconate or consecrated life, contact the Office of Vocations, Archdiocese of Toronto at 416-968-0997 or vocations@archtoronto.org.
