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BULL OF INDICTION OF THE ORDINARY JUBILEE OF THE YEAR 2025 FRANCIS - BISHOP OF ROME SERVANT OF THE SERVANTS OF GOD April 13, 2025SPES NON CONFUNDIT. “Hope does not disappoint” (Rom 5:5). In the spirit of hope, the Apostle Paul addressed these words of encouragement to the Christian community of Rome. Hope is also the central message of the coming...Posted: Apr-09-2025 -
From the Pastor's Desk April 6, 2025Dear Parishioners I am pleased to announce that, beginning on Mother’s Day, May 11th, 2025, we will introduce a 7:00 PM Sunday Mass, with the blessing of Bishop Ivan Camilleri. This initiative comes in response to recommendations...Posted: Apr-02-2025 -
From the Pastor's Desk March 30, 2025Dear Parishioners The final blessing at Mass is a significant part of the liturgical celebration, marking the conclusion of the Eucharistic service and sending the faithful forth to live out the grace they have received. This rite is composed of...Posted: Mar-26-2025
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From the Pastor's Desk March 23, 2025Dear Parishioners Holy Communion, also known as the Eucharist, stands as the heart of the Mass, embodying the pinnacle of our liturgical celebration. This sacred sacrament invites the faithful into a profound encounter with the very essence of Christ, allowing...Posted: Mar-19-2025
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From the Pastor's Desk March 16, 2025Dear Parishioners The "Lamb of God" prayer, or Agnus Dei, resonates deeply within the heart of the Catholic Mass, embodying rich theological and liturgical significance. Recited during the Communion Rite, following the breaking of the bread, this invocation serves as...Posted: Mar-12-2025
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From the Pastor's Desk March 9, 2025Dear parishioners, Reflecting on the words of the Second Eucharistic Prayer invites us to delve into the profound beauty of the Eucharist. At its core, the Eucharist embodies the sacrificial nature of Christ’s love. It’s not...Posted: Mar-11-2025
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Year of Jubilee Launch & Mass of Thanksgiving – St. Edward the Confessor Parish, North YorkOur final Mass to launch the Year of Jubilee and give thanks for the elevation of Frank Cardinal Leo to the College of Cardinals took place on February 25 at St. Edward the Confessor Parish in North York. This pilgrimage...Posted: Feb-26-2025 -
Year of Jubilee Launch and Mass of Thanksgiving – St. Barnabas Parish, ScarboroughOn Wednesday, February 19, more than 1,200 Catholics from the Eastern Pastoral Region gathered at St. Barnabas Parish in Scarborough to launch the Year of Jubilee and give thanks for the elevation of Frank Cardinal Leo to the College...Posted: Feb-20-2025 -
From the Pastor's Desk February 23, 2025Dear parishioners, The Institution Narrative and Consecration stand as one of the most profound moments in the Mass, a sacred encounter with the divine that transcends time and space. Here, the priest, acting in the person of Christ, recalls the...Posted: Feb-19-2025 -
From the Pastor's Desk February 16, 2025Dear parishioners, In the sacred moment following the "Sanctus," the invocation of the Holy Spirit, known as the Epiclesis, unfolds with profound significance. As the priest extends his hands, he calls upon the divine presence: "You are indeed Holy, O...Posted: Feb-11-2025
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11,476 Years of Marriage Under One Roof – Marriage Sunday CelebrationOn February 9, 2025, the Archdiocese of Toronto celebrated Marriage Sunday, recognizing married couples throughout the archdiocese who have demonstrated a beautiful witness of love and fidelity. At the local level, many parishes have special initiatives to honour married couples...Posted: Feb-11-2025 -
Jubilee and Mass of Thanksgiving – St. Padre Pio Parish, KleinburgOn February 4, 2025, more than 1500 Catholics gathered at St. Padre Pio Parish in Kleinburg. The occasion helped to bring together parishioners from the Northern Pastoral Region to help launch the Year of Jubilee and give thanks for Frank...Posted: Feb-07-2025 -
From the Pastor's Desk February 9, 2025Dear parishioners, In the sacred rhythm of the Mass, we arrive at a moment that transcends time and space—the proclamation of the Sanctus. This profound acclamation, often referred to as the "Holy," serves as a bridge between our...Posted: Feb-04-2025
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Year of Jubilee Launch and Mass of Thanksgiving – St. Mary’s Parish, BramptonOn January 29, 2025, more than 850 Catholics gathered at St. Mary’s Parish in Brampton. The occasion was to launch the Year of Jubilee in the Western Region of the archdiocese and give thanks for Frank Cardinal Leo...Posted: Jan-31-2025 -
From the Pastor's Desk February 2, 2025Dear parishioners, In our reflection on the Mass, we come to appreciate the profound significance of the Preface, a pivotal part of the Eucharistic Prayer. This sacred introduction serves as a heartfelt invitation from the priest, who, acting in the...Posted: Jan-28-2025
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From the Pastor's Desk January 26, 2025Dear parishioners, On this Sunday of the Word of God, celebrated this year on January 26, we are invited to reflect on the profound significance of Sacred Scripture in our lives and in the life of our Church. Instituted by...Posted: Jan-22-2025 -
Celebrate the Year of Jubilee and Elevation of Cardinal LeoRegional Eucharistic Celebrations with Cardinal Leo & Auxiliary Bishops All are welcome to attend Regional Masses that will be held throughout the Archdiocese of Toronto in the coming days. There will be two groups of Masses – one Mass in...Posted: Jan-20-2025 -
2025 Week of Prayer for Christian UnityThe Week of Prayer for Christian Unity (WPCU) is a global ecumenical observance, which in the northern hemisphere is held annually from January 18 to 25. During this time, Christians of all denominations and ecclesial communities are invited to pray...Posted: Jan-17-2025 -
From the Pastor's Desk January 19, 2025Dear parishioners, Reflecting on the Holy Mass, we arrive at a profound moment—the presentation of the gifts of bread and wine. In this sacred rite, we encounter the prayer: "Blessed are you, Lord God of all creation, for...Posted: Jan-17-2025
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From the Pastor's Desk January 12, 2025Dear parishioners, Reflecting on the Prayer of the Faithful, we see it as a beautiful expression of our communal faith during the Holy Mass. This part of the Liturgy of the Word, which follows the homily, allows us to come...Posted: Jan-17-2025
