E-Newsletter July 6, 2025

Parish News/Events

Thank you for supporting our Hymnal Project!

Thank you again 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 want to thank those that assisted us with removing our old hymnals after Mass on Thursday July 3^rd. We also would like to thank our Altar Guild and Altar Florals volunteers for helping us clean our pew book shelves and for placing our new hymnals in our pews. As you enjoy our new hymnals, we also invite you to pray for the names of our generous donors and deceased loved ones printed in these books.

Thank you, Choirs!

As our Youth Choir and Adult Choir take a break for the summer, we want to thank them for sharing their beautiful gift of music with our community. A special thank you to Claudia Ferro and Ana Maria Nunes for leading these two choirs. We look forward to hearing your angelic voices in the Fall!

Thank you from Monsignor Shiels

Monsignor Joseph Shiels wishes to express his sincere thank you to all persons involved in the preparation of the Diamond Jubilee (60 years) of Priesthood. Thank you for the music ministry, the ushers, the welcome people, the reader, and servers. Also my thanks to Msgr. Vid Vlasic for this Homily and our deacons and priest friends who concelebrated. Of course very happy to see parishioners of St. Ignatius and friends from other parishes. A gracious thanks for all who prepared the Hall reception and the Longo family and their delicious food. It was a wonderful day and many happy memories for all members of this wonderful Church community. Please pray for more vocations to religious life and priesthood.

Corpus Christi Procession 2025

Thank you for joining us for our Corpus Christi Mass & Procession which happened on Sunday, June 22, 2025. It was a hot but beautiful and solemn afternoon of prayer. A special thank you to our Ministers of Hospitality, Ministry representatives and Coffee Sunday team who assisted behind the scenes.

Coffee Sunday: Thank you!

Thank you to our Coffee Sunday Ministry who helped to plan and execute our quarterly get togethers for our parish community. A special thank you to Gerald Menezes and family for their dedication to these event and to this ministry. Look out for details about our Fall and Advent Coffee Sunday! If you are interested in joining our Coffee Sunday Volunteer Team, please contact Melissa at msiuchong@archtoronto.org.

GOOD NEWS! We still have space!

Totus Tuus registration has closed for the Day Program however, we still have space for the evening program! For the very first time ever, we will be hosting Totus Tuus at our Parish. This dynamic Catholic summer program brings faith to life through fun, engaging activities and a strong focus on the Gospel.

• Evening Program (Grades 7–12): Sunday, July 20 – Thursday, July 24| $50

Note: Dinner is included in this fee for the Evening campers! Please click here to visit our website for more information and for access to the online evening program registration form. If you have any questions, please contact our Lay Pastoral Associate, 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 to come!

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 it in the weekend collection basket or in the SSVP donation box, prior to August 1, 2025.  Many thanks to those who have already made a contribution.  Donations received as of the end of June will assist 112 out of 137 needy children.  Donations over $20 are eligible for a SSVP tax receipt.  Your support is greatly appreciated.

You’re there for seniors in their time of need

Your support of ShareLife-funded agencies, like the Cardinal Ambrozic Houses of Providence, gives seniors, like John, a sense of belonging. As one of many valued residents who live with dementia, his cognitive impairment can leave him feeling vulnerable and confused. Your compassion makes it possible for him to be surrounded by both his family and caregivers in a comforting environment. John’s son has fondly witnessed gestures that go above and beyond for his father, ensuring he’s never left embarrassed. This is a testament to the dignity and life-affirming respect you help provide.

Thus far we have raised $158,174.23 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.

Save The Dates: Upcoming Parish Events

• 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
• Thurs September 11 (weekly) – Fall Bible Study

ARCHDIOCESE NEWS/EVENTS

Office of Vocations

“The harvest is plentiful, but the labourers are few; therefore ask the Lord of the harvest to send out labourers into His harvest.” Pray for vocations! If God is calling you, contact Fr. Matt McCarthy, Director of Vocations, Archdiocese of Toronto at 416-968-0997. Email:   vocations@archtoronto.org  Website: www.vocationstoronto.ca

Have a blessed July!