E-Newsletter Aug 3, 2025

PARISH NEWS/EVENTS

Totus Tuus at St. Ignatius Loyola Parish

We are thrilled to share that the very first Totus Tuus camp at St. Ignatius Loyola Parish was a wonderful success! This vibrant week of faith, fun, and fellowship would not have been possible without the help and support of so many. A heartfelt thank you to our incredible Totus Tuus Missionaries: Allora, Michael, Viranya, and Nicho, whose energy, dedication, and love for Christ inspired both our campers and our parish community. We are also deeply grateful to all our campers and their parents, and to everyone who supported us through prayers, food donations, and monetary donations.

A special thank you goes to our two generous host families, as well as to the many volunteers who gave their time and talents to help make the week run smoothly. Your contributions, both big and small, truly made a difference. Thank you also to everyone who joined us for the parish potluck on Thursday, July 24. It was a beautiful evening filled with fellowship, laughter, and delicious food—a joyful highlight of the week.

As we reflect on this special week, we ask you to continue praying for our day and evening campers, that the seeds of faith planted during Totus Tuus may continue to grow in their hearts. Thank you again for making our first Totus Tuus such a memorable and grace-filled experience.

Happy Feast Day of St. Ignatius of Loyola!

Happy Feast Day to all our parishioners as we celebrate our patron, St. Ignatius of Loyola! May his example inspire us to live each day for the greater glory of God (Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam).

Kindly note that the parish office will be closed on Thursday July 31 in honor of our patron’s feast day.

Please keep our Martyrs’ Shrine Pilgrims in your prayers. May their journey be safe, prayerful, and filled with spiritual blessings.

St. Ignatius of Loyola, pray for us!

Society of St. Vincent de Paul

Society of St. Vincent de Paul thanks you for your generous support of our   FIRST ANNUAL BACK TO SCHOOL initiative. Our campaign ended on August 1st and contributions have been amazing!   All donations are very much appreciated by SSVP….and even more so by those whose lives you have touched.  Our goal is to provide all school age children we support with a Walmart gift card to use for their needs as they return to school in September.  This distribution will occur on Tuesday August 5th. We will share with you in the next bulletin the success achieved through the kindness and generosity of the Parishioners of St. Ignatius Loyola Church. 

Fall 2025 Bible Study beginning September 11^th!

When? Thursdays, September 11 – November 27 from 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm

Where? St. Ignatius Loyola Parish Hall

Cost? $40/ book

Registration is now available at the Parish Office! In order to give us enough time to order books for this bible study, registration will close on Sunday August 24^th.

Details: In The Bible and the Church Fathers, you’ll learn who the Early Church Fathers were and how they shaped the way we read Scripture. Learn the four classic criteria needed to earn the title “Father of the Church” and how the Church Fathers provide a link back to the teachings of Christ and are vital witnesses to Tradition.

Mission Co-op Speaker, August 2/3

We welcome Rev. Yohana Shija Masalu, Archdiocese of Mwanza, Tanzania to speak to us at each Mass on the weekend of August 2/3.  Fr. Masalu will talk about his ministry and ask for our financial support. 

Mission Co-op envelopes will be available at the doors of the church.  Your generosity is appreciated!

ShareLife 2025

Thank you for showing your love and compassion through ShareLife! Our goal this year is $274,500. To date we have received $183,706.26. Through your generous support, ShareLife funds vital programs that serve those in need from food and shelter to mental health support, education, and refugee assistance.

Together, we can reach our parish goal and change lives. Every contribution, no matter the size, makes a meaningful difference. Please prayerfully consider making a donation today. Donations can be made at the parish using a ShareLife envelope, online through our parish website, or at sharelife.org/donate.

Thank you for generously supporting our parish’s ShareLife campaign.

ARCHDIOCESE NEWS/EVENTS

Office of Vocations

“Be on your guard against all kinds of greed.” Grow rich in the sight of the Lord. Pray to know God's Will, especially if you think He's calling you to a Church vocation. If God is calling you, to be a priest, religious or deacon, contact Fr. Matt McCarthy, Director of Vocations, Archdiocese of Toronto at 416-968-0997. Email:   vocations@archtoronto.org  Website: www.vocationstoronto.ca

Archdiocesan Pilgrimage to Martyrs’ Shrine: Sunday August 24, 2025

During this Jubilee Year, please consider joining Cardinal Leo and the bishops, priests and deacons of the Archdiocese for a pilgrimage to the Martyrs’ Shrine, a national holy and historic space honoring the lives of the Canadian Martyrs and a designated Archdiocesan Jubilee Site (for pilgrimage and plenary indulgence).

The program for the day will be as follows:

• 9:00 – 10:45 a.m. Arrival and personal time to explore and discover the grounds; Sacrament of Reconciliation offered

• 11:00 a.m. Holy Mass with Frank Cardinal Leo, Metropolitan Archbishop of Toronto
• 12:30 p.m. Lunch (you are encouraged to bring a picnic lunch – limited catering available onsite)
• 1:30 p.m. Rosary Procession
• 2:00 p.m. Eucharistic Adoration
• 2:45 p.m. Benediction
• 3:00 p.m. Fellowship and departure at leisure

Entrance Fee (payable on arrival) Adults: $10 / Youth (0-18): Free

Please bring your own lawn chair for seating at Mass (and sunscreen and hat)

For more information, please visit: https://bit.ly/JubileePilgrimagetoMartyrsShrine

Please note: Our neighbours at Merciful Redeemer have extended an invite to join their bus. If you would like to join them, please contact Enza F. at (905) 301 3376.