E-Newsletter Jan 4, 2026

From the Pastor's Desk

I wish to thank you sincerely for your presence at our Christmas Masses. Your prayer, reverence and joy graced our church and made our celebrations truly beautiful. I am also deeply grateful for your continued generosity to St. Ignatius Loyola Parish. Your faithful support allows our parish to grow and to serve with confidence and hope.

My heartfelt thanks to all who helped make our Christmas liturgies so prayerful and welcoming: our music ministers and wonderful choirs, those who decorated the church so beautifully, our altar servers and lectors, our ministers of Holy Communion, our ministers of hospitality, the members of our altar guild, those involved in our children’s Nativity pageant, our dedicated office staff and the many volunteers who quietly serve behind the scenes. Each of you gave generously of your time and gifts, and it truly showed.

Fr Prince and I, along with our parish staff, Deacon John and Deacon Rob, are also deeply grateful for the many kind cards, notes and gifts received this Christmas. Please know that we will spend the remainder of the Christmas Season faithfully doing our part by indulging in chocolates, cookies, nuts, fruitcakes, panettone and the occasional festive beverage. If you happen to notice the clergy looking a little more pudgy in the weeks ahead, we humbly ask for your patience and absolutely no judgement.

May the Lord bless you and your families abundantly in the new year, and may His peace remain with you always.

PARISH NEWS/EVENTS

2026 Offertory Envelopes/Pre-Authorized Giving

Offertory envelopes for 2026 are available for pick up in the Parish Foyer. Please verify the name on the envelope box before taking it. If you do not plan to use the envelopes, kindly notify the Parish Office so your number can be re-assigned. If you accidentally picked up the wrong box, please return it to the office so we can make sure it reaches the correct household.

A friendly reminder to please write your full name and current address on the envelope for the first few weeks of 2026 to help us confirm that our records are accurate.

If you are not currently registered in the parish and wish to use offertory envelopes, please complete a parish registration form (available on the table in the foyer) and return it to the Parish Office, or submit it electronically through the parish website.

Thank you for your generosity and cooperation!

Society of St. Vincent de Paul: Thank You!

It is with much gratitude that the Society of St. Vincent de Paul says ‘thank you’ to the parishioners and schools of St. Ignatius Loyola.  Your outpouring of support received during our Annual and Christmas campaigns of 2025 allowed us to provide Christmas vouchers to over 130 families bringing comfort and joy to many in our community and will allow us to begin 2026 knowing we can continue to support those in need.  Many heartfelt messages of thanks have been received from those we serve – it is only through your generosity that this is possible.   Please continue to remember us throughout 2026 and keep us in your prayers.

Family Pasta Night!

You are invited to our annual Pasta Night, happening on Saturday 31 January 2026, from 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM. Tickets are now available for purchase at the Parish Office ($20/Adult, $8/Child). Please note: We have a limited number of tickets available, allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, so get your tickets before we sell out! We look forward to eating pasta with you!

Church Bulletin Advertising

Liturgical Publications will be setting up the advertisements for our church bulletin. The advertising will begin in April 2026 & supports the bulletin service. If you are interested in supporting the bulletin and advertising your product or service, please call Liturgical Publications at 905-624-4422.

New Year… New Ministry?

Our volunteers are the heart and soul of St. Ignatius Loyola Parish! From faith formation to hospitality and our Mass ministries, their service makes everything we do possible. Is your New Year’s resolution to get more involved in parish life? Come share your God-given talents and gifts with our community! To learn more, please contact our Lay Pastoral Associate, Melissa, at msiuchong@archtoronto.org.

Bible Study: Luke – The Story of Salvation Fulfilled

This is a reminder to all those that have signed up for our Winter Bible Study that the first session will be on Thursday January 8th at 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM in the Parish Hall. We look forward to seeing you there!

Reminder: Confirmation Classes Begin Jan 19/20, 2026

This is a reminder to all students who have registered for our Confirmation program in the Fall that the first group class will be on Monday January 19th or Tuesday January 20th at 7:00 PM. Attendance is mandatory for all candidates.

Upcoming Parish Events – Save the Date!

• Saturday January 31, 2026: Family Pasta Night
• March 7/8, 2026: Coffee Sunday
• May 23/24, 2026: SSVP: Bundle Up Weekend
• Saturday June 6, 2026: ShareLife Summer BBQ
• Sunday June 7, 2026: Corpus Christi Procession
• July 19 – July 24, 2026: Totus Tuus Camp!

More information to come.

ARCHDIOCESE NEWS/EVENTS

Celebration of Marriage Mass, Feb 8, 2026 at 2:30 PM

As part of Marriage Sunday 2026 celebrations, Bishop John Boissonneau will preside at a special Mass to honour married couples, with special recognition for those celebrating 25th, 40th, 50th, 60th and 60+ wedding anniversaries in 2026. The Mass will take place at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026, at St. Michael’s Cathedral Basilica (65 Bond St., Toronto). All married couples will have an opportunity to renew their marriage commitment during the Mass.

All are welcome to attend. Reserved seating is available for couples celebrating a 25th, 40th, 50th, 60th or 60+ anniversary in 2026. Reserved seating is limited, so please register early. All other seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. Those who are unable to attend at the Cathedral are invited to join the celebration via livestream Mass. Registration and other important information can be found at www.archtoronto.org/marriage.

Lift Jesus Higher Rally

You’re invited to attend the 35th annual Lift Jesus Higher Rally at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre on Saturday, March 14, 2026! Join us for a Spirit-filled day packed with fellowship, praise and worship, Eucharistic Adoration, compelling talks, and more!

The day also will feature a youth rally in the Centre’s John Basset Theatre for youth ages 13-18.  Early-bird pricing ends Feb. 1, 2026. Visit www.ljhr.ca for details!