E-Newsletter March 2, 2025
Parish News/Events
St. Ignatius Loyola Parish Presents: “In Your Hands”
We would like to thank Julian D’Souza rsw msw, (www.dear2me.ca) for leading us in our Mental Health and Wellness Sessions. We invite you to join us for any or all of the remaining 3 sessions happening on Thursdays at 9:45 AM in the Parish Hall. See you then!
Thurs Feb 27: Post Retirement, Transform Your Life
Thurs Mar 6: Caregiver Burnout and Loss
Thurs Mar 13*: Marriage and Relationship Issues
*Due to the inclement weather, we cancelled session 2. We have rescheduled this session for Thursday March 13th at 9:45 AM.
Coffee Sunday: March 1 & 2, 2025
You are invited to join us after Sunday Mass on March 1st and March 2nd for some fellowship, coffee, tea, and cookies! Make sure to come say hello to The Rosary Apostolates!
The Rosary Apostolate News
The Rosary Apostolate is recruiting new members to visit two of our local elementary schools, St. Mark and St. Clare. This ministry has been serving our community for over 10 years and is reaching out to members of our Parish to seek fellow parishioners who would be interested in joining us. This ministry involves a small commitment of 1 to 2 mornings for a couple of hours per month from October to May. In order to reach out to our schools in our parish, we need more people! If you love Mother Mary and want to instill a love of prayer in our young people, you are a prime candidate for this mission!
Training and materials are provided to anyone interested in joining us in praying the Rosary with the students. Consider signing up today, or visit us at Coffee Sunday and pick up more information. If you are interested, please contact Judy Camilleri, Email: judy.camilleri.2010@gmail.com.
Catholic Marriage Tribunal
We are pleased to welcome Father Alexander Laschuk and his team from the Marriage Tribunal to St. Ignatius Loyola Parish on Ash Wednesday, March 5, 2025. They will be available in the foyer of the church after the 9 am and 7 pm Masses to speak with parishioners and answer any questions you may have regarding the annulment process.
If you or someone you know is seeking clarity or guidance about annulments, this is a valuable opportunity to learn more in an open, supportive environment. Whether you are considering beginning the process, have questions about eligibility, or simply wish to understand how the Church approaches these matters, Father Laschuk and his team will be on hand to provide information and pastoral support. We encourage anyone interested to take advantage of this resource.
Society of St. Vincent de Paul
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 affiliated weblink: http://Canadahelps.org/en/dn/53987
CWL: Partners for Life
This year, Lent begins with Ash Wednesday on March 5, 2025. It is a season of prayer, fasting and almsgiving. As Catholics, we believe that by shedding His blood and dying on the cross, Christ has won our redemption and the promise of eternal life. By donating blood, we can unite ourselves to Christ’s sacrifice.
Since 2012, the CWL has been a recognized ‘Partners for Life’ donor with Canadian Blood Services. Donating blood can be a lifesaving gift so let’s come together and participate to meet an urgent need in the spirit of service and love.
When making an appointment to donate, please use the CWL ‘Partners for Life’ ID # CATH011269 to join others across Canada in this lifesaving cause. For more details, please contact the Parish Office.
Church Bulletin Advertising
Liturgical Publications will be setting up the advertisements for our church bulletin. The advertising will begin in April 2025 & 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.
Ash Wednesday and Stations of the Cross 2025 Schedule
| ASH WEDNESDAY: Wed March 5, 2025 |
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9:00 AM 7:00 PM |
| STATIONS OF THE CROSS: EVERY FRIDAY DURING LENT |
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7:00 PM – Mass, followed by Stations of the Cross March 7, March 14, March 21, March 28, April 4, April 11 |
Parish Lenten Retreat: “The Journey Within”
Begin the 2025 Lenten season by taking time to reflect, renew, and deepen your spiritual journey at our Parish’s retreat, The Journey Within, led by Melissa Siu-Chong, our Lay Pastoral Associate. This day will offer you a chance for self-examination, spiritual awakening, and healing, all while embracing the call to transformation through sacrifice and service.
Date: Saturday March 8, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM, concludes with lunch at 1:00 PM
Location: The retreat will begin in the Parish Hall
Cost: $10 per person
Registration: Available now at the parish office.
Kindly note that the last day to register is Sunday March 2, 2025.
Come and experience a day of reflection and growth as you walk closer to God during this holy season. We look forward to sharing this journey with you!
SUMMER CAMP 2025: TOTUS TUUS AT ST. IGNATIUS!
In collaboration with The Office of Catholic Youth and The Office of Vocations, we are excited to announce that we will be hosting TOTUS TUUS (Latin for “totally yours”) at our Parish! Totus Tuus is a Catholic summer camp program dedicated to sharing the Gospel and promoting the Catholic faith in a fun and engaging way. Four lay missionaries will be sent to our parish to facilitate the program. The evening program (Grades 7-12) will run from Sunday July 20 – Thursday July 24, and the day camp (Grades 1-6) will run from Monday July 21 – Friday July 25. Stay tuned for more information about this exciting summer adventure!
World Day of Prayer
World Day of Prayer is a global ecumenical movement led by Christian women who welcome you to join in prayer and action for peace and justice. This year’s worship service has been prepared by the women of the Cook Islands and the theme is "I Made You Wonderful” based on Psalm 139:1-18. The churches in our area will gather for the service on Friday, March 7th at 2:00 PM at Glenbrook Presbyterian Church at 3535 South Common Crt., Mississauga. Everyone is welcome. Please see the poster on the bulletin board in each foyer for more information.
ARCHDIOCESE NEWS/EVENTS
Come & See – Discernment Weekend Retreat
The Office of Vocations will be hosting a Come & See Weekend Discernment Retreat for men 18 years and older, at St. Augustine’s Seminary on Friday, March 14 (6:30 p.m.) until Sunday, March 16 (2 p.m.). This Retreat offers a way for men to discern a possible call to priesthood at our seminary. All men interested in attending this retreat, please register at www.vocationstoronto.ca/comesee.
16th Annual Dynamic Women of Faith Conference
Get Inspired, Meet Like-Minded Women, Discover Your Mission! For more information and to register, visit: dwf2025.eventbrite.ca
Date: Saturday March 22, 2024
Time: 9:00am-4pm at the Old Mill (includes light lunch)
Treasure in a Field – Saturday, March 29, 2025
The Sisters of Life (SOL) are inviting all single women to a day of recollection happening at St. Timothy’s Church (21 Leith Hill Road, North York) on Saturday, March 29, 2025, from 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM. The day includes Mass, spiritual talks, lunch, Eucharistic Adoration, and time with the Sisters. For more information and to RSVP, please contact SOL at toronto@sistersoflife.org.
Save the Date: A Day With Mary
On Saturday, May 31, the Feast of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, a new Archdiocesan event called “A Day With Mary” will be taking place at Villanova College in King City. We will gather together from all corners of the Archdiocese to participate in Mass, pray the Rosary, grow deeper in our devotion to Our Lady through a keynote
address for the adults and children’s catechesis for the kids. There will be music and fellowship and we hope you will consider joining the Cardinal Archbishop and so many others who love the Blessed Mother.
More information will follow in the coming weeks. Mary Mother of the Church, pray for us!
Jubilee of Youth 2025
Calling all young adults (ages 19 - 39), join Fr. Paul Magyar and the OCY team for a pilgrimage of a life time! We will be embarking on a pilgrimage to Venice, Padua, Florence, Assisi and Rome from July 23rd to August 5th, 2025. Please contact youth@archtoronto.org to receive the pilgrim information package and detailed itinerary.
