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THIS WEEK (APRIL 4) IS THE FIRST FRIDAY OF APRILMarch 27, 2025 4:26 pm UPDATE: This week (April 4) is the First Friday of April. The Stations of the Cross will take place after Mass. The Maronites will also have their Stations of the Cross at 8:30...Posted: Mar-27-2025 -
LENTEN PRAYER MISSION 2025 WATCH YE AND PRAY THAT YE ENTER NOT INTO TEMPTATION. THE SPIRIT INDEED IS WILLING, BUT THE FLESH WEAKMission Director: Father Chris Czapla (Society of Christ) Associate Pastor Our Lady Queen of Poland Parish Date: Tuesday April 1, Wednesday April 2, Thursday April 3 Time: 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at...Posted: Mar-27-2025 -
CANADIAN FOOD FOR CHILDRENPlease join our Lenten Food Drive for Dr. Simone – Canadian Food For Children. They need iodized salt, canned meats and fish and bars of soap. This will begin March 8/9 until April 5/6. Thank you...Posted: Mar-27-2025 -
WE'LL BE HAVING A NEW PASTOR AT ST. THOMAS THE APOSTLE THIS COMING JUNELast weekend, Father Allyn announced after all Masses that as of June 25 he will be reassigned to St. John the Evangelist Parish in Caledon, Ontario. On the same date, Father Joseph Chandrakanthan will take over as Pastor of St...Posted: Mar-27-2025 -
Clergy Changes for 2025Below you will find the listing of clergy changes for the Archdiocese of Toronto. We give thanks for the priests of the archdiocese for their ongoing ministry and care for the faithful. We pray for the newly ordained, all those...Posted: Mar-25-2025 -
Image of Mary Arrives at Jubilee Pilgrimage ChurchesA special image of Mary, chosen by Cardinal Leo, has been delivered to the pilgrimage churches identified for the Year of Jubilee. This image will be displayed prominently in pilgrim churches throughout the Archdiocese of Toronto during this...Posted: Mar-24-2025 -
Consecration to the Blessed Virgin Mary on the Solemnity of the Annunciation of Our Lord (March 25)Earlier this month, Frank Cardinal Leo, Metropolitan Archbishop of Toronto invited the Catholic community to participate in the Archdiocesan Consecration to the Blessed Virgin Mary, taking place on Tuesday, March 25, the Solemnity of the Annunciation of Our Lord. Below...Posted: Mar-20-2025 -
PLEASE DO NOT LEAVE FLOWERS IN THE CHURCH DURING LENTFLOWERS CAN BE BROUGHT ON THE FEAST OF ST. JOSEPH AND ON THE ANNUNCIATION OF THE LORD.Posted: Mar-20-2025 -
PLEASE CONSIDER REMEMBERING ST. THOMAS THE APOSTLE PARISH WHEN PREPARING YOUR WILLPre-Authorized Giving Plan page on our parish website Resources on the Archdiocese of Toronto website: (Overview page) Planned Giving Current & Personal Giving Gifts of SecuritiesPosted: Mar-20-2025 -
OASIS LENTEN RETREAT: INSIGHTS INTO THE MYSTERYTUESDAY, APRIL 1, 2025, 12:10 PM For seniors and all those who can't attend the evening retreat. Join us for our Lenten retreat on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, 12:10 pm Mass, followed by lunch and retreat conducted...Posted: Mar-20-2025 -
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION REGISTRATIONStudents at St. Benedict and St. Francis Xavier Schools have received their registration forms. If your child does not go to these Schools, please come to the parish office and pick up a registration form. Registration forms have to be...Posted: Mar-20-2025 -
35th Annual Ordinandi Dinner - The Church rejoices when men say ‘yes’ to God’s callOn Tuesday, March 19, 2025, more than 1,800 guests gathered in Brampton for the 35th Ordinandi Dinner, organized by Serra Clubs of the Archdiocese of Toronto. The annual event brings together the Catholic community to listen to vocation stories...Posted: Mar-19-2025 -
Cardinal Leo Visits Redemptoris Mater Missionary SeminaryIn early March, Frank Cardinal Leo, Metropolitan Archbishop of Toronto, had the opportunity to visit the Redemptoris Mater Missionary Seminary in Scarborough. Cardinal Leo had the occasion to pray vespers together with seminarians followed by a meal and fellowship. It...Posted: Mar-19-2025 -
A record crowd at the Ordinandi Youth Event prays and celebrates togetherThe energy was palpable as 880 students from across six Catholic school boards and independent Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Toronto gathered for a special youth event focused on faith, discernment, and vocations. With priests, religious sisters, and lay...Posted: Mar-19-2025 -
Cardinal Leo Meets with Ukrainian Major ArchbishopIn late February, Cardinal Leo, Auxiliary Bishops and other local Bishops had the opportunity to meet with Ukrainian Major Archbishop Sviatoslav Shevchuk. In addition to their shared dialogue and discussion of issues of common interest, there...Posted: Mar-18-2025 -
Celebration of St. PatrickHis Eminence Frank Cardinal Leo, Metropolitan Archbishop of Toronto recently visited St. Cecilia Parish for their celebration in honour of St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland. His feast day, commonly referred to as St. Patrick’s Day is...Posted: Mar-17-2025 -
FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THE BOYS/GIRLS FNE EXPLORERS GROUPS AT ST. THOMAS THE APOSTLE (VIDEO LINK)The founding FNE Explorer group is based right here at St. Thomas the Apostle Parish. To learn more about the program opportunities for your son or daughter, please get in touch with us at info@fneexplorers.com or call Maurice...Posted: Mar-15-2025
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Prayers & Best Wishes as Pope Francis Celebrates 12th AnniversaryThe Catholic community throughout the Archdiocese of Toronto joins with Catholics worldwide in offering our prayers and best wishes on the 12th anniversary of Pope Francis’ March 13, 2013 election to the papacy. We are heartened by recent health...Posted: Mar-13-2025 -
Archdiocesan Day of Prayer for Victims & Survivors of AbusePope Francis, the Bishops of Ontario and bishops across Canada have asked that a Day of Prayer and Reflection for Victims and Survivors of Abuse be observed for healing and to raise awareness. In the Archdiocese of Toronto, the Second...Posted: Mar-13-2025
