St. Thomas the Apostle Parish, Markham
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Eucharistic Adoration resumes on Thursdays and Fridays starting August 5, 2021Eucharistic Adoration will resume on Thursdays and Fridays from after the 12:10 p.m. Mass until the 7:00 p.m. Mass starting on August 5, 2021.Sunday, August 01, 2021 -
Commentary on the Readings for August 1, 2021Gospel Reading - John 6:24-35 Jesus teaches the crowds that He is the “Bread of Life.” This Sunday we continue to read from the sixth chapter of John’s Gospel, but not continuously. Our Lectionary omits...Thursday, July 29, 2021 -
Important Notices - August 1, 2021Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament 6:00 – to 7:00 p.m. before the 7:00 p.m. Mass. This Friday is the First Friday of August. Holiday Monday (Civic Holiday, August 2nd) there will be one Mass at...Thursday, July 29, 2021 -
Starting this week - July 12, 2021 - NO MASS SIGN-UPSThursday, July 15, 2021 -
The Parish Office will still be closed after the June 11, 2021 re-opening/How to contact our SecretaryIf you need to contact the Secretary directly, she will be in the Office during these dates/times: Monday to Friday - 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Saturday - 9:30 am - 1:30 pm Sunday - 9:00 am - 1:00...Thursday, June 10, 2021 -
Communication from Cardinal Collins re: Residential SchoolsJune 3, 2021 ...Thursday, June 03, 2021 -
All parishioners should be registered....and are asked to support the parish and the needs of the Church by using Sunday Offertory Envelopes and making up for any absence during vacation. New parishioners are asked to register in the parish office. Envelopes can be found...Thursday, April 08, 2021 -
Monthly Traditional Latin (Low) Mass cancelledOur monthly Traditional Latin (Low) Mass that usually takes place every First Saturday at 12:00 noon has been cancelled until further notice.Monday, February 08, 2021 -
Annual Mass for the Faithful Departed – August 18Thursday, July 29, 2021Unfortunately, due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, in-person services for the 2021 Annual Mass for the Faithful Departed have been cancelled at the seven locations of Catholic Cemeteries & Funeral Services – Archdiocese of Toronto. Cardinal Thomas Collins... -
Celebrate Grandparents and the Elderly on Sunday, July 25Catholics around the globe will honour the older members of their community this weekend during the first-ever World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly, happening on Sunday, July, 25. Earlier this year, Pope Francis announced this new day when...Friday, July 23, 2021 -
Update on the Ongoing Journey to Healing and ReconciliationAs Canadians reflect on how we can respond to the pain and suffering experienced by survivors of residential schools and their loved ones, the Archdiocese of Toronto is committed to being directly engaged in the ongoing journey of truth and...Monday, July 19, 2021 -
COVID-19 Restrictions Continue to Ease as Province Enters Stage 3On Friday, July 16, 2021, Ontario will enter Step 3 of the provincial government’s re-opening plan. For churches in the Archdiocese of Toronto, starting on July 16, this will mean: There will be no capacity limit for...Wednesday, July 14, 2021 -
Background for Catholics: Residential SchoolsOver the past several months, there has been a national conversation on the tragic history of residential schools in Canada. The role of the Catholic Church in the residential school system has been a part of that discussion. We acknowledge...Friday, July 09, 2021 -
Churches Increase Capacity as Ontario Enters Stage TwoStarting today (Wednesday, June 30, 2021), the Province of Ontario enters Stage Two of its re-opening plan. As of this morning: All Masses, baptisms, first Communions, confirmations and weddings can permit up to 25 per cent of capacity along...Wednesday, June 30, 2021 -
CCCB Statement – Date of the Indigenous Delegation to the Holy SeeFollowing the June 10, 2021 announcement regarding the delegation of Indigenous people to meet with the Holy Father to foster meaningful encounters of dialogue and healing, the Catholic Bishops of Canada are pleased to announce that the delegation is scheduled...Tuesday, June 29, 2021 -
Updated: Statements on Homily at Merciful Redeemer Parish in MississaugaA number of people have reached out to the archdiocese to express their concern over a homily delivered at Merciful Redeemer Parish in Mississauga, Ont., on the weekend of June 19/20. We apologize to anyone who was offended by...Thursday, June 24, 2021
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CCCB Statement: Delegation to the Holy See - Healing & ReconciliationCCCB Statement Delegation to the Holy See The Catholic Bishops in Canada have genuinely heard the sincere invitation to engage wholeheartedly with the past and are deeply committed to take truly meaningful active steps together with Indigenous Peoples in view...Thursday, June 10, 2021 -
Statement on the Islamophobic Attack in London, OntarioThe Archdiocese of Toronto offers our prayers and sincere condolences following the violent death of four family members in London, Ontario, targeted for their faith. We join the Muslim community, London Mayor, Ed Holder, and all those who condemn this...Wednesday, June 09, 2021 -
Archdiocese of Toronto Returns to In-person Masses This WeekendEarlier today, the Government of Ontario announced that the province will enter Step One its re-opening plan on Friday, June 11 at 12:01 a.m. We are excited to share that thanks to an amendment to the provincial...Monday, June 07, 2021 -
Statement from Cardinal Thomas Collins, Archbishop of Toronto re Discovery of Children’s Remains at former Kamloops Residential SchoolJune 3, 2021 “If one member suffers, all suffer together with it.” (1 Cor 12:26) In recent days, the country has been shocked, saddened and angered by the discovery of the remains of 215 children in unmarked...Thursday, June 03, 2021
