Previous Sunday Mass
10:30/12:00
Divine Mercy Chaplet
The Chaplet of Divine Mercy is prayed daily at 3:00pm in our Chapel. If you are not able to attend in person, you are welcome to join us in prayer online using the screen to your left.
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Mass Schedules
Daily Mass Schedule
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday:
- 8:00am - English
- Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
- 8:00am - Italian
- 3:00pm - Divine Mercy Chaplet (prayed daily during the week)
- 7:00pm - Contact parish office to schedule evening Mass
- SACRED HEART (FIRST FRIDAYS) and FIRST SATURAYS DEVOTIONS
- First Fridays and Saturdays of every month at 8:00am.
Regular Weekend Mass Schedule
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Saturday:
Confessions take place from 4:00pm - 4:45pm - 5:00pm - English
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Sunday: - 7:30am and 10:30am - Italian
- 9:00am and 12:00 noon - English
PLEASE REFER TO THE SCHEDULE BELOW FOR HOLY WEEK and EASTER MASS TIMES
- ST. PETER'S CHURCH WEEKLY BULLETIN
- Parishioners are encouraged to view our weekly bulletin as it not only contains the weekly mass schedule, but also includes information on ministries, events and special announcements that relate to our parish and within our community.
Month of March Devotion
Oh, St. Joseph, whose protection is so great, so prompt, so strong, before the throne of God, I place in you all my interests and desires.
Oh, St. Joseph, do assist me by your powerful intercession, and obtain for me from your Divine Son all spiritual blessings, through Jesus Christ, our Lord. So that, having engaged here below your heavenly power, I may offer my thanksgiving and homage to the most loving of fathers. Oh, St. Joseph, I never weary contemplating you and Jesus asleep in your arms; I dare not approach while he reposes near your heart. Press him in my name and kiss his fine head for me and
ask him to return the kiss when I draw my dying breath. St. Joseph, patron of departing souls – pray for me.
Amen.
HOLY WEEK and EASTER MASS TIMES
23rd March, Saturday / Sabato
5:00pm – Family Mass (English)
24th March, Palm Sunday / Domenica Delle Palme
Italian Mass – Messa in Italiano
7:30am & 10:30am
English Mass – Messa in Inglese
9:00am & 12 (noon)
28th March, Holy Thursday / Giovedi’ Santo
Liturgy of the Lord’s Supper
7:00pm – Bilingual Mass
8:00pm – 12 midnight – Confessions / Confessioni
9:00pm until midnight – Adoration / Adorazione
29th March, Good Friday / Venerdi’ Santo
8:00am – 11:00am – Confessions / Confessioni
1:30pm Celebration of the Lord’s Passion – English
3:30pm Celebrazione della Passione del Signore – Italiano
7:00pm Stations of the Cross / Via Crucis – Bilingual
30th March, Holy Saturday / Sabato Santo
8:00am – 11:00am – Confessions / Confessioni
Easter Vigil – 8:00pm Bilingual
31st March, Easter Sunday / Domenica Di Pasqua
Italian Mass – Messa in Italiano
7:30am & 10:30am
English Mass – Messa in Inglese
9:00am & 12 (noon)
Upcoming Events / Special Announcements
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION - 2024
San Marco School
Saturday, April 6th, 2024 at 11:00 a.m.
St. Peter’s School together with Public/Private & Out of Boundary Catholic Schools
Saturday, April 13th, 2024 at 11:00 a.m.
St. Angela Merici School
Saturday, April 20th, 2024 at 10:30 a.m.
St. Clement School
Saturday, April 27th, 2024 at 10:30 a.m.
There will be NO rehearsals for First Holy Communion. Parents / guardians are asked to bring their child to the parish hall no later than 20 minutes before the start of the ceremony. The Communicants will be processing into the church as a group and will be seated together (in reserved pews) throughout the ceremony.
CONFIRMATION - 2024
San Marco School
Confirmation Date: Tuesday, June 4th, 2024 at 7:00 p.m.
Rehearsal Date: Monday, June 3rd, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. (Confirmandi and Sponsor only)
St. Peter’s School, Public/Private & Other Catholic Schools
Confirmation Date: Thursday, June 6th, 2024 at 7:00 p.m.
Rehearsal Date: Wednesday, June 5th, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. (Confirmandi and Sponsor only)
St. Angela Merici School
Confirmation Date: Tuesday, June 11th, 2024 at 7:00 p.m.
Rehearsal Date: Monday, June 10th, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. (Confirmandi and Sponsor only)
St. Clement School
Confirmation Date: Thursday, June 13th, 2024 at 7:00 p.m.
Rehearsal Date: Wednesday, June 12th, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. (Confirmandi and Sponsor only)
Confirmation Retreats Taking Place At St. Peter’s Church
April 16th – St. Angela / St. Peter / Public, Private & Other Catholic Schools
April 17th – San Marco & St. Clement Schools
NEW BEGINNINGS
New Beginnings ministers to those who have suffered a loss through separation, divorce or bereavement.
Online Drop-In
Bereavement Support Session
March 27, 2024 @ 7:00 pm
Register at: https://nbbd0324.eventbrite.ca
Catholic Family Services of Toronto
1155 Yonge St., Suite 200
Toronto, ON, M4T 1W2
(416) 921-1163
www.cfstoronto.com
Online Drop-In
Separated/Divorced Support Session
March 28, 2024 @ 7:00 pm
Register at: https://nbsdd0324.eventbrite.ca
Catholic Family Services of Toronto
1155 Yonge St., Suite 200
Toronto, ON, M4T 1W2
(416) 921-1163
www.cfstoronto.com
Continuing Events / Groups
ST. PETER'S CHURCH ROSARY GROUP
All are invited to join and pray the rosary on Thursday evenings from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. in our parish chapel.
The rosary is one of the most cherished prayers of our Catholic Church. Introduced by the Creed, the Our Father, three Hail Marys and the Doxology (“Glory Be”), and concluded with the Salve Regina, the rosary involves the recitation of five decades consisting of the Our Father, 10 Hail Marys and the Doxology. During this recitation, the individual meditates on the saving mysteries of our Lord’s life and the faithful witness of our Blessed Mother.
Journeying through the Joyful, Sorrowful and Glorious mysteries of the rosary, the individual brings to mind our Lord’s incarnation, His passion and death and His resurrection from the dead. In so doing, the rosary assists us in growing in a deeper appreciation of these mysteries, in uniting our life more closely to our Lord and in imploring His graced assistance to live the faith. We also ask for the prayers of our Blessed Mother, who leads all believers to her Son.
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
Eucharistic Adoration (First Friday devotion) will take place on Friday, April 5th, 2024 in the chapel at 8:30am. All are invited to come and spend time in prayer with Our Lord!
Read more...Grow spiritually!
All are welcome to visit St. Peter’s parish lending library…books for both children and adults.
Available every Sunday following the 12 noon Mass (and available on alternate Saturdays following 5pm Mass).
For further information or to schedule and additional time to browse our selection, please contact Simona Gelao 416-843-5526.
BOOK DONATIONS ALWAYS WELCOME!
Hello readers!
We’ve got an exciting announcement for you. We’ve launched The St. Peter’s Book Club, a group of individuals where we can explore novels to enhance our spiritual growth. We pick the book, we read together, and we convene each month with a new discussion.
For further information or registration, please contact Simona Gelao 416-843-5526.
STATIONS OF THE CROSS
The Stations of the Cross, which follow the path of Christ from Pontius Pilate’s praetorium to Christ’s tomb are a popular devotion in parishes during Lent. In the 16th century, this pathway was officially entitled the “Via Dolorosa” (Sorrowful Way) or simply Way of the Cross or Stations of the Cross.
The Stations of the Cross will be prayed (in English & Italian) every Friday evening following the 7:00 p.m. Mass during the Lenten season.
Baptism Registration
and Marriage Checklist
- BAPTISM
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Once you have completed the Baptism Registration form please remember to attach a RECENTLY DATED copy of each parent(s)' and godparent(s)' Confirmation certificate. We ask that you DO NOT SUBMIT the registration form without the required attachments as it will delay the registration process.
Note: if a parent or godparent WAS Baptized or Confirmed at St. Peter's church, a copy will not be required to be submitted as this information will be contained in our church registry. Please make note of the this on the registration form.
PARENTS:
Proof of Confirmation is still required (and must be provided) even if your marriage was celebrated at St. Peter's church.
- MARRIAGE
- Couples MUST first meet with the Pastor in order to discuss and confirm a wedding date at St. Peter's parish. Following this meeting, couples are asked to download the checklist created to assist with document requirements and timelines. We ask that you read the information provided and note all steps taken as the timeline stipulates.
A Word From Our Pastor...
Easter Sunday - 31st March, 2024 - Cycle B
Today we begin the Easter Season, our 50-day meditation on the mystery of Christ’s Resurrection. Our Gospel today tells us about the disciples’ discovery of the empty tomb. It concludes by telling us that they did not yet understand that Jesus had risen from the dead. Thus, the details provided are not necessarily meant to offer proof of the Resurrection. The details invite us to reflect upon a most amazing gift, that is faith in Jesus and his Resurrection.
Each of the four Gospels tells us that Jesus’ empty tomb was first discovered by women. This is notable because in first-century Jewish society women could not serve as legal witnesses. In the case of John’s Gospel, the only woman attending the tomb is Mary of Magdala. Unlike the Synoptic accounts, John’s Gospel does not describe an appearance of angels at the tomb. Instead, Mary is simply said to have observed that the stone that had sealed the tomb had been moved, and she runs to alert Simon Peter and the beloved disciple. Her statement to them is telling. She assumes that Jesus’ body has been removed, perhaps stolen. She does not consider that Jesus has been raised from the dead.
Simon Peter and the beloved disciple race to the tomb, presumably to verify Mary’s report. The beloved disciple arrives first but does not enter the tomb until after Simon Peter. This detail paints a vivid picture, as does the detail provided about the burial cloths. Some scholars believe that the presence of the burial cloths in the tomb offers evidence to the listener that Jesus’ body had not been stolen (it is understood that grave robbers would have taken the burial cloths together with the body).
The Gospel passage concludes, however, that even having seen the empty tomb and the burial cloths, the disciples do not yet understand about the Resurrection. In the passage that follows, Mary of Magdala meets Jesus but mistakes him for the gardener. In the weeks ahead, the Gospel readings from our liturgy will show us how the disciples came to believe in Jesus’ Resurrection through his appearances to them. Our Easter faith is based on their witness to both the empty tomb and their continuing relationship with Jesus – in his appearances and in his gift of the Holy Spirit.