E-Newsletter Oct 26, 2025
PARISH NEWS/EVENTS
Thank You for your Donations!
Thank you for your donations for this year’s Thanksgiving Food Drive and Used Sports Equipment Drive! Thank you also to the Knights of Columbus for helping to receive the donations and delivering them to the Salvation Army Food Bank at Glen Erin and Collegeway, and to our schools.
Thank You for a Wonderful Ministry Fair!
Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Ministry Fair on October 18 & 19. What a fantastic turnout! If you signed up to join a ministry, we’ll be in touch with you in the coming weeks.
A heartfelt thank you to our Coffee Sunday team for their hospitality, and to all our ministry leaders and volunteers whose time and effort made the event such a success.
It's not too late to register for EDGE! 🎉
We are inviting all students in Grades 6–8 to join us for EDGE, beginning Friday, October 24 at 7 PM in the St. Ignatius of Loyola Parish Hall. Join us for a night of games, videos, fun activities, and real conversations about faith and life – all in a fun, welcoming space.
🗓️ Meets every 2nd & 4th Friday, 7–9 PM
📍 St. Ignatius Loyola Parish Hall
💲 Only $20 for the year
Interested? Register at the parish office. (Registration will also be available at the Hall on October 24th.)
Altar Server Serra Awards 2025
The Greater Toronto Area Serra Clubs recognize the service and achievements of altar servers in each parish throughout the Archdiocese of Toronto. The servers, nominated by their parishes, will be recognized by Auxiliary Bishop Ivan Camilleri in a special ceremony on Saturday October 25 where they were presented with the “Bishop’s Award for Service.”
Please help us congratulate this year’s Serra Award winners: Paul, Aiden, Jediah, Jezrah, and Alexander!
Time Change Reminder!
Daylight Saving Time ends Sunday, November 2. Be sure to set your clocks back one hour on Saturday night so you don’t miss Mass! Enjoy the extra hour of sleep!
Annual Priest Seminar
Every year in the Fall, each of the priests of our Archdiocese is expected to attend the Annual Priest Seminar. These are like "study days" for the priests on a particular topic, chosen by the Archbishop of Toronto. The seminar takes place over two weeks. Fr. Prince attended the week of October 20th, and Fr. Ed will attend the week of October 27th. In case you might be wondering where they are on those weeks… They haven't abandoned the place!
40 Days for Life: Wednesday, October 29, 2025
We encourage our parishioners to take part by committing to an hour to stand vigil in prayer near the Mississauga Women’s Centre at 101 Queensway. Our parish date is Wednesday, October 24 from 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM. For more information or to register please visit: https://www.40daysforlife.com/en/mississauga
All Saints & All Souls’ Weekend
All Saints’ Day — Saturday, November 1 (9:00 a.m.)
We celebrate the whole Communion of Saints—famous and hidden—who show us what God’s grace can do in ordinary lives. All are welcome at our 9:00 a.m. Mass (with music) as we praise God for the saints’ witness and ask their intercession. This solemnity is a reminder that holiness is our common calling.
All Souls’ Day — Sunday, November 2
From the Saturday 5:00 p.m. Mass and all Sunday Masses on November 2, we will commemorate All Souls’ Day by remembering the Faithful Departed. This marks the beginning of our parish’s observance of the Church’s tradition of praying for our deceased loved ones throughout the month of November.
Month of Remembrance
You are invited to write the names of your deceased loved ones on the special envelopes available at the doors of the church. These names will be placed in a remembrance chest near the altar and will be prayerfully remembered at every Mass during November.
Together we entrust our beloved deceased brothers and sisters to the mercy of the Father and keep them in prayer all month.
Please note: While no offering is required, any contribution is appreciated. However, as these offerings are not eligible for tax receipts, no receipts will be issued.
“Let my prayer rise like incense before You” (Ps 141:2)
As we enter November—the Church’s month of remembrance—two angels now keep vigil on either side of the tabernacle in our sanctuary, bearing twin candles before the Eucharistic Lord. Like the prayer of the Church rising “before the throne” (Rev 8:3–4), these lights are a sign that love remembers and hope endures in the Presence of Jesus.
We invite parishioners to dedicate the pair of vigil candles together in memory of a loved one or for a special intention ($50 offering for the week, Sunday – Saturday). Similar to Mass offerings, dates will become available 4-months out.
It’s a simple, beautiful way to let your prayer burn in watchful love before the Lord. For more details or to arrange a dedication, please visit the parish office.
Catholic Women’s League News
A reminder that our October 2025 CWL General Meeting will be on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, a week later than our usual meeting date. We will begin with the Rosary at 6:30pm in the Church followed by the meeting in the parish hall at 7pm. All women of the parish - ages 16 and up are welcome.
Save the Date: Our Tuesday, November 18th, 2025 CWL General Meeting will include a speaker from Catholic Cemeteries who will give a presentation on the importance of funeral preplanning. This will be an opportunity to gather information on this important topic in a relaxed group environment. Please mark your calendar and plan to attend!
Photo Directory –
November Dates Available!
Be part of our parish’s photo directory! Due to the high demand, we have added three more dates to have your pictures taken in the Parish Hall: November 13-15, 2025. Please visit our website or call the office to book an appointment.
Confirmation Prep 2025/2026
Registration for this year’s Confirmation Preparation program is now open! Please click here or visit our parish website for more information, to view the preparation schedule. Registration closes on October 30th. No late registrations will be accepted. For questions, please contact our Lay Pastoral Associate, Melissa.
ShareLife:
We're Almost There!
Thanks to your generosity, we have raised $252,894.35 toward our parish ShareLife goal of $274,500. Your support helps provide essential food, shelter, and support to the most vulnerable in our communities. Through its Food Security Grants, ShareLife is giving $800,000 to agencies working to ensure that no one goes hungry.
If you haven’t yet made your contribution, there’s still time to make a difference. Please give with love at sharelife.org/donate or our parish with a ShareLife envelope. Together, we can reach our goal and bring hope to those who need it most. Thank you for living the Gospel through ShareLife.
Eucharistic Adoration: Friday November 7, Hosted by UTM Chaplaincy
The University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM) Chaplaincy warmly invites all parishioners to join in a special evening of prayer and reflection at the Parish:
- 6:15 PM – Reflection
- 7:00 PM – Holy Hour
Please note that the Sacrament of Reconciliation will be available during the evening for UTM students. Parishioners who wish to receive Confession are invited to attend during our regular times (Saturdays from 4:00 PM to 4:30 PM) or contact the Parish office to schedule an appointment.
2025/2026 Sunday Missals Available!
Visit the office; Sunday after Mass or Tuesday – Friday to pick up a copy of your 2025/2026 Sunday Missal. Young Catholics Sunday Missals are also available. The Missals are $7/each. If your child is registered for our 2025/2026 First Communion OR Confirmation preparation program, they will be receiving a Young Catholics Sunday Missal at their First Reconciliation / Confirmation Registration Meeting, which is included in their program fee.
St. Vincent de Paul Society
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 link on the parish website under Outreach Ministries, or our SSVP-affiliated weblink.
ARCHDIOCESE NEWS/EVENTS
Red Wednesday – November 19, 2025
On Wednesday, November 19, we join with the global Church in observing Red Wednesday, an initiative of Aid to the Church in Need (ACN). This international day of awareness and prayer draws attention to the persecution of Christians around the world and affirms that religious freedom is a fundamental human right.
In the Archdiocese of Toronto, Red Wednesday will be marked with a special Mass at 5:30 p.m. at St. Michael’s Cathedral Basilica, where Bishop Boissonneau will preside.
Around the world, churches, cathedrals, monuments, and public buildings will be illuminated in red—a powerful symbol of those who suffer or have given their lives for their Christian faith.
All are welcome to join us in prayer and solidarity.
RENEW Toronto Young Adult Conference
Join us on Christ the King weekend, November 21 to 23, 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! Come be inspired by our keynotes, workshops, Catholic vendors and organizations to live out this message in your everyday life. The lineup includes Heather Khym (Keynote Speaker), Fr. Larry Richards (Priest Lead), Joe Zambon (Worship Team) and many more. For more information and to register, visit: www.renewtoronto.org.
