E-Newsletter May 11, 2025
Parish News/Events
Bible Study Video Nights with Dr. Brant Pitre – The Hidden King: The Jewish Roots of St. Joseph
• What is the evidence for Joseph's abstinence and chastity?
• What did it mean for Joseph to raise Jesus?
• How can devotion to Joseph aid your spiritual life?
Join us for three free Bible study nights May 15, May 22, June 5 (7:30pm-9:30pm, Parish Hall)
Spring Plant Sale, Saturday May 17!
The Loyola Gardening Team and the CWL members invite you to their 2nd annual Spring Plant Sale! It will be held in our church parking lot behind the Parish Hall on Saturday, May 17th from 8:30am to 12:30pm. There will be a variety of perennials, annuals, vegetables, and herbs, plus a selection of native plants. All the sale proceeds will be donated to our Parish’s Society of St. Vincent de Paul. Come early for the best selection! (Cash Only)
In Memory of Pope Francis: A Gift of Mercy
As we continue to give thanks for the life and ministry of our late Holy Father, Pope Francis, many have asked how they might honour his memory. In keeping with the Holy Father's lifelong witness to mercy and care for the poor, you may wish to consider a gift to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul here in our parish. The Society quietly serves those in need in our community, offering practical assistance, compassion and hope — a mission close to Pope Francis’ heart. Your donation would be a fitting tribute, continuing his call to "go to the peripheries" and care for those most vulnerable among us.
If you would like to make a contribution, envelopes are available in the Church foyer, or you can make a donation online through our SSVP affiliated weblink: http://Canadahelps.org/en/dn/53987. Thank you for your generosity!
Catholic Women’s League News:
The next CWL General Meeting on Tuesday, May 20th will include a presentation to continue the celebration of the goals of International Women’s Day. The CWL Social Justice Committee along with their CWL sisters have the pleasure to invite women of the parish ages 16 and up to attend this event. The presentation, Empowering Women for a Just Society, will be delivered by CWL members Angela Forghani and Louise Gormley who will speak on empowering women as well as how investing in girls’ and women’s education helps to improve life outcomes. The presentation will conclude with a musical performance by parish members Ms. Tehara Judith Perera and her father, guitarist Mr. John Emmanuel Perera. If you will be attending on May 20th, please email Debbie at debbie1993.cwl@gmail.com to confirm. This will help ensure we have seating for everyone.
You are invited to pray the Rosary in the Church at 6:30pm, followed by the meeting in the parish hall at 7:00pm. We look forward to welcoming you on the 20th!
Society of Saint Vincent de Paul: Bundle Up Weekend
Please let those gently used items you can do without benefit those of our neighbours in need. Bundle Up Weekend will take place the weekend of May 24 and 25, before and after all Masses.
The container will be in the front parking lot and SSVP volunteers will be happy to assist you with your donation. Please ensure all bags are tied securely.
Accepted items include: all clothing (any condition), all footwear (any condition), bedding (any condition), drapery/towels and new toys only.
Not accepted items include: baby items (cribs, car seats, strollers), regular or baby furniture, books, dishes, mattresses, construction materials, appliances or video tapes.
TOTUS TUUS: Summer Camp! Register Today!
Registration is OPEN for our summer camp! 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 ($50/student), and the day camp (Grades 1-6) will run from Monday July 21 – Friday July 25 ($150/student). Please visit our website for more information and for access to the online day/evening program registration forms. If you have any questions, please contact Melissa at msiuchong@archtoronto.org.
Knights of Columbus – $1,000 Scholarship Program
The Knights of Columbus, Our Lady of Peace Council #8668 of Mississauga, a Catholic, Fraternal Family Organization, provides a scholarship program for graduating secondary school students entering the first year of a post-secondary education. To be eligible for the scholarship, candidates must have been accepted into the first year of a Full-Time program at an accredited University or College in Canada. Criteria which will be heavily weighted by the evaluating committee will be: Academic achievement AND service to Church, School and Community. The application deadline is June 1st. For those students interested in applying, please grab an application form in the office for more information. Good luck, students!
ShareLife Summer BBQ: Save The Date!
Mark your calendars for our upcoming ShareLife Summer BBQ happening on Saturday June 7th after the 5 PM Vigil Mass. More details to come!
Monsignor Shiels’ Diamond Jubilee
On Sunday, June 8th at the 12 Noon Mass we will celebrate the Diamond Jubilee for 60 years of priesthood for Monsignor Joseph Shiels. He served the people of St. Ignatius Loyola Parish from 1992 – 2013. He is deeply grateful for these past 60 years of serving parishioners at various parishes in the Archdiocese of Toronto. He will preside at the 12 Noon Mass on Sunday, June 8 and Monsignor Vid Vlasic will be the homilist. After Mass, there will be a reception in the parish hall. Of course, everyone is invited to attend. Please pray for vocations in the Archdiocese of Toronto.
Sow the seeds of hope for the next generation
The future of the Church depends on men and women heroically answering God’s call. When you support ShareLife, you enable the discernment, formation and education of those who will serve in our parishes through the Office of Vocations and seminaries. Your kindness makes it possible for future priests to attend St. Augustine's Seminary and the Redemptoris Mater Missionary Seminary where they learn to tend to the Lord’s vineyard and work for the salvation of souls. In addition, St. Augustine’s Seminary educates permanent deacons and lay people serving our parishes. Thank you for your prayers and commitment towards young people on their journeys of faith.
Thus far we have raised $62,556.92 toward our goal of $274,500.00. Please give at the parish using a ShareLife envelope, online through our parish website, or at sharelife.org/donate.
ARCHDIOCESE NEWS/EVENTS
2025 ACTS Retreat
ACTS is an acronym for:
Adoration – God’s Call, your acceptance and answer
Community – love and caring for each other
Theology – “studying” through scripture and our faith
Service – to God and His people
“Come and renew yourself spiritually, to strengthen your faith and to apply it to your daily life.”
Women's Retreat – May 22 – 25, 2025
Men's Retreat – Jun 19 – June 22, 2025
Retreat Location: Queen of Apostles Renewal Centre - 1617 Blythe Rd., Mississauga, ON
Women’s Contact: Rebecca Williams (905) 978-3507 or rebecca7623@gmail.com
Men’s Contact: Don Schreader (416) 917-6551 or donschreader@gmail.com
For more info, please visit our website: www.actscanada.org
Office of Vocations
On this Good Shepherd Sunday, we celebrate the World Day of Prayer for Vocations. Pray for an increase in vocations to the priesthood, diaconate, and religious life, especially for our diocese, that God will raise up good shepherds in our midst. 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
A Day With Mary – Registration Open!
Online registration is open for A Day With Mary taking place May 31 at Villanova College in King City. During this Jubilee Holy Year, spend a day with our Blessed Mother, Our Lady of Hope and deepen your devotion to her through a keynote address by Dr. Josephine Lombardi, a number of inspiring witnesses and Holy Mass presided over by His Eminence Frank Cardinal Leo. This family-friendly event will have music, food, fellowship, children’s catechesis and activities – something for everyone. For more information and to register, visit: archtoronto.org/mary
Life-Giving Wounds
Adult Children of Divorced or Separated Parents are invited to participate in a weekend healing retreat at St. Augustine’s Seminary (2661 Kingston Rd., Scarborough) The retreat will be from Friday, May 16 at 6 p.m. to Sunday, May 18 at 3:30 p.m. Participants must be 18 or older to attend. Cost: $340 per person ($200 for students), which includes meals, lodging and retreat material. Limited subsidies are available if cost is a concern. Please contact lgwtoronto@proton.me. For university/college students, contact your campus minister for more information. Space is limited. To register, visit: https://bit.ly/LGW-TO-Retreat-Register2025.
