E-Newsletter June 22, 2025
Parish News/Events
Welcome Father Prince Robert Michael!
We are delighted to welcome Father Prince Robert Michael to St Ignatius Loyola Parish, where he will be serving as Associate Pastor.
Fr Prince comes to us from the Diocese of Sultanpet in Kerala, India, and was ordained to the priesthood on 1 May 2011 in the Diocese of Coimbatore. Over the past decade, he has served the Church with great dedication and pastoral care — as an Associate Pastor in three parishes, Pastor in two and as director of the Social Action Commission, where he was deeply involved in outreach and community development.
He brings with him a strong academic and pastoral background, holding a Master’s degree in Social Work and Psychology, in addition to his seminary formation in philosophy and theology. His studies and ministerial experience reflect a deep commitment to both the spiritual and human needs of the people he serves.
Fr Prince arrived in Canada in June 2024, where he first assisted at St Clare Parish and most recently served the community at Blessed Sacrament Parish in Toronto. Now, he begins a new chapter with us here in Mississauga, and we are grateful for his presence, faith and pastoral gifts.
Fr Prince’s mother passed away in 2019, and his father, two sisters, a nephew and a niece continue to reside in India. While he is far from home, we hope he will find in St Ignatius a warm and welcoming parish family.
Please join us in extending a heartfelt welcome to Fr Prince Robert Michael as he begins his ministry among us!
Fr. Prince Robert Michael’s Meet & Greet:
Following the 9 AM Mass on Friday June 27, 2025, you are invited to join us in the Parish Hall for some coffee & tea, and to meet our new Associate Pastor, Fr. Prince Robert Michael. We hope to see you there!
Corpus Christi Procession at St. Ignatius Loyola Parish
All are welcome to join us for our Corpus Christi Mass (12 Noon) & Procession at St. Ignatius Loyola Parish on Sunday, June 22, 2025. The Corpus Christi procession (vicinity surrounding the Parish) will take place (rain or shine!) immediately after the 12 Noon Mass. Programs will be available for you to pick up as you enter the Church. The procession will be followed by Solemn Benediction and some time for fellowship in the Parish Hall. If you will be joining us just for the procession, we kindly ask that you wait in the Narthex/outdoors until Mass concludes. Join us as “Pilgrims of Hope” during this special Year of Jubilee.
Totus Tuus: LAST CALL for Registration
Our parish will be hosting Totus Tuus for the very first time this summer! This dynamic Catholic summer program brings faith to life through fun, engaging activities and a strong focus on the Gospel. There will be two programs:
- Evening Program (Grades 7–12): Sunday, July 20 – Thursday, July 24 | $50 per student
- Day Program (Grades 1–6): Monday, July 21 – Friday, July 25 | $150 per student
Spaces are limited, and Registration will close on June 28! Don’t wait! Scan the QR code below for full details and to register today. If you have any questions, please contact Melissa at msiuchong@archtoronto.org.
Totus Tuus: Summer Parish Potluck
All are invited to join us for our Summer Parish Potluck, happening on Thursday July 24th at 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM. Bring a dish (peanut & nut free) and join us for a meal! There will be an opportunity to meet our Totus Tuus Missionaries and campers! More information about this potluck will be sent in our digital bulletin.
Canada Day: Mass & Office Hours
All are invited to join us for the 9:00 AM Mass on Tuesday July 1, 2025. The church will be closed after Mass. Kindly note that the parish office will also be closed and will reopen on Wednesday July 2, 2025, at 9:00 AM. Wishing you and yours a safe Canada Day long weekend!
Thank you for supporting our ShareLife Summer BBQ!
We were blessed to have beautiful weather for our annual ShareLife Summer BBQ which took place on Saturday June 7. Thank you to all those that came in support of ShareLife. A special thank you to the Knights of Columbus and the Catholic Women’s League for all their help leading up to and day of, which made this a fun and successful event.
Thank you for supporting our Hymnal Project!
Thank you to all who contributed towards our New Hymnal Project. With your generous donations, we were able to purchase just over 400 hymnals for our pews. We are excited to share these hymnals with you! Stay tuned for our brand-new hymnals.
Children’s Liturgy: Thank You!
Thank You to Marise Mascharenhas and the entire Children’s Liturgy Team for their dedication to the program. This program will resume in September. Stay tuned for updates!
If you are interested in volunteering with this ministry, please send us an email at stignatiusloyolami@archtoronto.org. This is a perfect opportunity for Teacher Candidates to gain some volunteer experience.
Society of St. Vincent de Paul Needs Your Help
We support 137 school age children who will be returning to school this September. They will need school supplies, clothing, etc. Your donation or a $25 Walmart gift card would be a “hand up” and really put a smile on a child’s face.
Help us to help them get a fresh start! Please use the designated envelope and place in the weekend collection basket or in the SSVP donation box, prior to August 1, 2025. Donations over $20 are eligible for a SSVP tax receipt.
Thank You!
Thank you for bringing empathy to the table
Covenant House, an agency you support through ShareLife, fosters a profound sense of belonging among at-risk children in the Youth in Transition program. Their community dinners create a welcoming space for shared experiences, made possible by your empathetic heart. “These gatherings are an opportunity for youth to learn more about each other and taste food from different cultures,” says Fred Shayo-Mushi, Support Services Manager of Covenant House Toronto. “The dinners make everyone feel like they matter because of your love.”
We invite you to consider contributing towards our ShareLife Parish Goal of $274,500.00. Please give at the parish using a ShareLife envelope, online through our parish website, or at sharelife.org/donate.
Parish Email Updates
Our next bulletin will be published on August 10th. We will however, continue our digital bulletins during our summer months. If you would like to receive parish news via email, please let the parish office know so that we can add you to email list, stignatiusloyolami@archtoronto.org.
Save The Dates: Upcoming Parish Events
- Fri June 27, 9:30 AM: Coffee with our new Associate Pastor, Parish Hall
- Thurs July 24, 5:00 PM: Totus Tuus Summer Parish Potluck, Parish Hall
- Thurs July 31 – Feast of St. Ignatius Loyola, Pilgrimage to Martyrs’ Shrine
ARCHDIOCESE NEWS/EVENTS
Office of Vocations
Jesus has given us His Body to eat and His Blood to drink so as to nourish us on our journey towards the Kingdom. May we be faithful to him on our journey as a married, single, ordained or consecrated person. 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 or Email: vocations@archtoronto.org Website: www.vocationstoronto.ca
Jubilee 2025: Monthly Update
In this month dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, and as Pilgrims of Hope during the Jubilee Holy Year we recall the words of Pope Francis, “Hope is born of love and based on the love springing from the pierced heart of Jesus upon the cross” (Spes non Confundit, 3). Let us pray that we may all grow in Christ's love, and in a special way let us pray for our Bishops and Priests as the Jubilee Day for Bishops (Wednesday June 25) and Priests (Friday June 27 - Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the World Day of Prayer for the Sanctification of Priests) are celebrated in Rome this month.
We also invite parishes, families and individuals to join His Eminence Cardinal Leo and the Auxiliary Bishops in our Archdiocesan Jubilee Pilgrimage to the Martyrs’ Shrine in Midland on Sunday August 24, 2025.
Further information (and registration) will follow in the weeks to come. Please mark the date on your calendar and plan to attend as we also celebrate the 400th Anniversary of the first Mass in Huronia and the 100th Anniversary of the Martyrs’ Shrine!
Happy Corpus Christi!
