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A Closer Look at Mother Mary
On January 15, 2022, Dr. Josephine Lombardi will be leading a workshop titled, “Mariology: Past and Present,” which will delve into current developments in the study of Mary. A part of St. Augustine’s Seminary’s...
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E-NEWSLETTER DECEMBER 8, 2021
From the Desk of Fr. Tim…
We look forward to celebrating Christmas and New Year’s Masses with you and invite you to register via Eventbrite beginning today at 12:00 Noon:
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/st...
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E-NEWSLETTER DECEMBER 1, 2021
From the Desk of Fr. Tim
Advent 2021
I offer the following SUGGESTIONS FOR CELEBRATING ADVENT:
† PRAY daily using the Sunday or Weekday Advent Mass Readings
† ATTEND SUNDAY AND WEEKDAY MASSES during this season. The powerful symbolism...
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The Illuminating Story of the Advent Wreath
Of the many symbols that mark the liturgical seasons of the Latin Church calendar, few are better known or more beloved than the Advent wreath, which marks the passage of the four weeks preceding Christmas.
What are the origins of...
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E-NEWSLETTER NOVEMBER 17, 2021
From the Desk of Fr. Tim…
The Shepherds’ Trust 25th Anniversary
For the last 25 years the mission of The Shepherds’ Trust has been to ensure retired priests are provided with sufficient financial resources to lead a...
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E-NEWSLETTER NOVEMBER 3, 2021
From the Desk of Fr Tim…
Update Re: WorshipSafe Protocols and Restrictions
From the Archdiocese…In light of numerous inquiries, we would like to provide an update on current WorshipSafe practices based on the announcement by the Province...
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To Fall in Love with God is the Greatest Romance
Fr. Wilson Andrade is the pastor of St. Ann Parish and the Native Peoples’ Mission, both in Toronto, Ont.“Ubi caritas et amor, Deus ibi est.” (translated as, “Where charity and love are, there God is...
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E-NEWSLETTER OCTOBER 20, 2021
From the Desk of Fr. Tim…
ShareLife – Triple Your Donations until November 15, 2021
Thank you to all those who have supported ShareLife this year- we have collected $201,000 towards our parish goal of $237,000. As...
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An Evening with Deacon John Brown
Wednesday November 3 7 p.m.
The Role of the Catholic Church in Indian Residential Schools- An Evening with Deacon John BrownWhat were Indian Residential Schools? Why did they happen? How did they happen? What role did...
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E-NEWSLETTER OCTOBER 6, 2021
From the Desk of Fr Tim…
Thanksgiving Food Drive
Again, this year we will be hosting a “Drive By” Thanksgiving Food Drive in aid of the local Salvation Army Food Bank (Glen Erin Drive and The Collegeway...
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E-NEWSLETTER SEPTEMBER 22, 2021
From the Desk of Fr Tim…
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
On Thursday, September 30, 2021, across the country, Canadians will be observing the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The ongoing journey to healing and reconciliation has...
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E-NEWSLETTER SEPTEMBER 8, 2021
From the Desk of Fr. Tim…
New – Weekly Saturday 9 a.m. Mass and Rosary + Parish Office Open Saturdays 9:30 a.m. – Noon
We are happy to return to the offering of mass each Saturday at...
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E-NEWSLETTER AUGUST 23, 2021
FROM THE DESK OF FR. TIM…
HAITI DISASTER RELIEF
The Archdiocese of Toronto has opened a humanitarian relief fund to assist Haiti, which in recent days has been stricken by a 7.2 magnitude earthquake and a tropical storm...
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E-NEWSLETTER AUGUST 3, 2021
FROM THE DESK OF FR. TIM...
WORSHIPSAFE GUIDELINES UPDATED- July 28, 2021
As you are aware, we are presently in Step 3 of the provincial “Roadmap for Reopening”. The number of new COVID-19 cases has reduced significantly...
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The Bread of Christ Sustains Us
Fr. Frank McDevitt is the pastor of Our Lady of Grace Parish in Aurora, Ont.
When I was a child, we always had dessert with dinner. Often it was fruit that had been stewed in some way. Apple sauce, rhubarb...
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Grandparents and Elders: Witnesses to the Faith
Fr. Wilson Andrade is the pastor of St. Ann Parish and the Native Peoples’ Mission, both in Toronto, Ont.
There is a classic story of a people who were suffering through a severe drought. They decided to go to...
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E-Newsletter July 12, 2021
From the Desk of Fr. Tim...
WELCOME FR. JOHN SUTKA
We welcome Fr. John Sutka to our parish as our new associate pastor! We are actually welcoming him back to the parish since he lived with Fr. Mauricio and I...