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Canadian Bishops Release Statement for National Day of Truth and ReconciliationThe Executive Committee of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) today released a statement to the Catholic faithful on the occasion of the 2023 National Day of Truth and Reconciliation. In the statement, the Bishops welcome the day as...Posted: Sep-30-2023 -
OUR THANKSGIVING FOOD DRIVE....will begin the weekend of September 8/9 and end Thanksgiving weekend October 7/8. Food donations can be dropped off just outside the downstairs washrooms. Donations requested: tomato sauce, canned tomatoes, soup and stews, mayonnaise, jams, granola bars, mustard...Posted: Sep-28-2023 -
RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTSIf you or anyone you know is interested in becoming Catholic, please call Juliette at 416-302-1823. Classes will begin in October.Posted: Sep-28-2023 -
ST. THOMAS THE APOSTLE MEN’S GROUP....will be starting in our Parish the 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month. Commencement Date: Saturday October 7th from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. in the Church Basement Hall. Registration will be on Saturday September 30th after...Posted: Sep-28-2023 -
International Conference Seeks to Enhance Ministry to Indigenous CatholicsRepresentatives from Catholic Indigenous organizations and Bishops from Canada, the United States, Australia and New Zealand came together last week for the International Conference on Catholic Indigenous Ministry (ICCI). Hosted by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Subcommittee...Posted: Sep-26-2023 -
Daughters of St. Mary of Leuca and Paroisse Assomption de Notre-Dame Welcome Archbishop LeoOn September 15, on the occasion of the Feast of Our Lady of Sorrows, the Most Rev. Francis Leo, Archbishop of Toronto visited the Daughters of St. Mary of Leuca in Markham, ON. The Sisters, who operate a daycare as...Posted: Sep-25-2023 -
Sunday, September 24 is World Day of Migrants and RefugeesThis upcoming Sunday, September 24, is the 109th World Day of Migrants and Refugees. This year’s theme as chosen by Pope Francis is, “Free to choose whether to migrate or to stay.” The Most Rev. Francis...Posted: Sep-21-2023 -
OUR FNE EXPLORER GROUP IS BASED HERE AT ST. THOMAS THE APOSTLE PARISHFNE has limited openings for Wednesday night Boys Timberwolf Den for boys in grades 3 to 6. Please visit their website at www.fneexplorers.com for more information. Email us at fne.york.toronto@gmail.com or contact Paul Ritchi...Posted: Sep-21-2023
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Archbishop Leo Appointed New Grand Prior for Equestrian Order in TorontoHis Grace, the Most Rev. Francis Leo, Archbishop of Toronto has been appointed as the new Grand Prior of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem, Canada Toronto Lieutenancy. The Grand Master, Cardinal Fernando Filoni issued a decree...Posted: Sep-18-2023 -
Feast of the ArchangelsWith the upcoming Feast of the Archangels on September 29, Fr. Andrew Summerson, Assistant Professor of Greek Patristics and Eastern Christian Studies at the Metropolitan Andrey Sheptytsky Institute of Eastern Christian Studies at the University of St. Michael's College...Posted: Sep-18-2023 -
Humanitarian Relief Efforts to Aid Those Impacted by Disasters in Morocco and LibyaTwo natural disasters have recently struck the region of North Africa with a devastating earthquake in Morocco followed by severe flooding in Libya caused by Storm Daniel. On Friday, September 8, 2023, approximately 70 kilometers southwest of Marrakesh in the...Posted: Sep-15-2023 -
THE SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL...will collect your donations on September 16 – 17, 2023. We collect clothes, shoes, boots, blankets, sheets, towels, etc. We do not accept appliances, baby or regular furniture, books, mattresses, dishes, construction material or video tapes. For more information visit...Posted: Sep-14-2023 -
August 18-26, 2023 - Explorers Summer Camp in Silgrey, OntarioFrom August 18-26, 2023, the Federation of North American Explorers attended Summer Camp in Silgrey, Ontario. Here is the link the the photo album on our parish Facebook page Here is a video link explaining the FNE Explorers group...Posted: Sep-14-2023 -
POSTPONED: Mass in honouor of St. Therese of Lisieux has been postponedSept 27 - Please be advised that due to unforseen circumstances, the Mass listed below has been postponed and will be rescheduled at a later date. We apologize for any inconvenience caused by this postponement and we will advise once...Posted: Sep-11-2023 -
Catholic Community Pledges $500,000 to Fight Food InsecurityAs an increasing number of people struggle to put food on the table, the Catholic community is drawing upon its legacy of service to tackle this contemporary crisis. ShareLife, the annual charitable appeal of the Archdiocese of Toronto, is committing...Posted: Sep-06-2023 -
ST. THOMAS THE APOSTLE MEN’S GROUP: 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month....will be starting in our Parish the 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month. Commencement Date: Saturday October 7th from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. in the Church Basement Hall. Contact person: Lloyd Mascarenhas, Cell: 647-461-2464...Oct-07-2023 to Dec-20-2025 (09:00 AM to 11:00 AM)
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Season of Creation – September 1 – October 4, 2023The Season of Creation begins September 1 with the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation and runs through October 4, the feast of St. Francis of Assisi. This year’s theme is: “Let Justice and...Posted: Aug-31-2023 -
A Pilgrim’s Reflections on World Youth DayMichelle Pacheco, Mission Development Coordinator for OCY Missionaries at the Office of Catholic Youth, was one of the more than 5,000 Canadian pilgrims that journeyed to Lisbon, Portugal, to celebrate World Youth Day from August 2 to 6. Below...Posted: Aug-11-2023 -
The Journey to Priesthood – 5 Men Prepare for Ordination to Transitional Diaconate This FallFive men currently studying for the priesthood in the Archdiocese of Toronto will be ordained to the transitional diaconate this fall. This is a significant milestone in the ongoing formation process that the seminarians have undertaken over the last number...Posted: Aug-08-2023 -
Pope Francis Joins Hundreds of Thousands of Young People in Portugal for World Youth Day 2023Pope Francis has traveled to Portugal to join hundreds of thousands of young people for World Youth Day 2023, hosted by the city of Lisbon. More than 500,000 youth attended the official welcome ceremony with the Holy Father, including...Posted: Aug-04-2023
