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Update from the Archdiocese of Toronto Regarding St. Stephen’s ChapelThis communication is intended to provide an update regarding activity at St. Stephen’s Chapel and ministries utilizing the chapel over the last number of years. The chapel was founded in 1977 by the Archdiocese of Toronto under the...Posted: Sep-16-2025 -
Four Men Ordained to the Transitional DiaconateOn Saturday, September 13, 2025, Catholics from throughout the Archdiocese of Toronto came together to prayerfully support four men as they were ordained to the Transitional Diaconate. The transitional diaconate is an important stage in the Sacrament of Holy Orders...Posted: Sep-15-2025 -
PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS - FOR THE WEEKEND OF SEPTEMBER 13/14, 2025The Good Shepherd Ministries Thanksgiving Day Food Drive. Please check for the Bulletin Boards for details of the most needed items. Thank you for your generosity. We thank you for your sacrificial contribution to your Parish last week. With PAG...Posted: Sep-13-2025 -
The Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy CrossCommemorates three historical events: the discovery of the True Cross in 326, its initial exaltation for public veneration in 335, and the recovery of the Cross from the Persians in 628. Following the discovery of the True Cross, Mount Calvary...Posted: Sep-11-2025 -
Admission to the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)If you or anyone you know is interested in becoming a member of the Catholic Church, please ask for an application form from the Parish Office and hand in the completed form back to the Parish Office. RCIA classes will...Posted: Sep-11-2025 -
Good Shepherd Ministries Thanksgiving Food DriveMost needed items Tuna and Canned Meat; Coffee and Tea Bags; Soups and Stews; Condiments (e.g. Soy Sauce, Barbecue Sauce, Ketchup, Mayonnaise, Mustard. Jams; Beans & Chickpeas; Canned Tomatoes; Corn and Vegetables; Pasta Sauce; Sugar, Salt, Pepper, and Spices...Posted: Sep-11-2025 -
Invitation to be at the Service of God in His ChurchThe future of our Parish relies on the active involvement of our ministries’ volunteers. You are earnestly encouraged to join one or more ministries as Alter Servers, Lectors, Ministers of Holy Communion or Ushers and Greeters. Application forms are...Posted: Sep-11-2025 -
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EXALTATION OF THE HOLY CROSS: Gospel Reflections for this SundayGospel Reading: John 3:13-17As Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, so must the Son of man be lifted up, so that whoever believes in Him may have eternal life. According to Evangelist John in his Gospel...Posted: Sep-11-2025
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DIVINE CALL TO SERVE GOD’S PEOPLEGod is the Father with the open arms. Who will preach this Good News of reconciliation? Consider service as a priest, deacon, brother or sister. If God is calling you, contact Fr. Matt McCarthy, Director of Vocations, Archdiocese...Posted: Sep-11-2025 -
COME AND SEE Discernment Weekend Retreat – Augustine’s SeminaryWeekend retreats for young men who may be discerning a Call to the priesthood. These weekends are a prayerful and supportive environment for young men ages 18+ to reflect, hear vocation stores from our seminaries and engage in meaningful conversation...Posted: Sep-11-2025 -
The Knights of ColumbusThe KOC continue to fundraise by collecting EMPTIES, such as the following: Beer cans or bottles, wine bottles, spirits (such as vodka, rum, or whiskey, etc.). All proceeds will go to St. Thomas the Apostle and the Charities of...Posted: Sep-11-2025 -
ST. THOMAS THE APOSTLE LUNCH AND LEARN WORKSHOP TALK ON EUTHANASIA, SEPTEMBER 9, 2025 PHOTOS/VIDEO LINKSOn Tuesday, September 9, 2025, there was a Lunch and Learn workshop held in our Parish Church Hall after the 12:10 pm Mass. The speakers were Dr. Nisha Fernandes and our Pastor, Fr. Dr. Joseph Chandrakanthan and the topic...Posted: Sep-09-2025 -
OASIS LUNCH AND WORKSHOPSPlease contact: Francis francisoasis.st@outlook.com, call or text Les 905-479-6023. Lunch and Learn workshops, insights on wellness and mental health, hosted by OASIS, every second Tuesday of the month. Learn about isolation, depression, dementia, grieving, self...Posted: Sep-09-2025 -
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Welcome to our Newly Baptized MembersSt. Thomas parish is delighted to welcome 8 new baby members who were Baptized at our Church in the month of August: Michela, Adelia Francisca, Savy`on Jeremiah, Marilyn, Athena, Gabriel Ryan, Grayson Rhys, and Maayin. We pray for them...Posted: Sep-04-2025 -
Lunch and Learn Session organized by Older Adults Sharing in Service (OASIS)...will be held in the Church Hall on Tuesday, September 9TH after the 12:10 p.m. Mass. Presentations on EUTHANASIA and its Medico-Moral Implications will be given by Dr. Nisha Fernandes and our Pastor, Fr. Dr. Joseph...Posted: Sep-04-2025 -
A Call to Care for Our Common HomeWorld Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation is observed annually on September 1st. The Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) issued the following press release to highlight Pope Leo XIV’s message to the faithful: In his...Posted: Sep-01-2025 -
Adoration of the Blessed SacramentFirst Friday September 5th from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. A priest will be available on request during this time for the Sacrament of Reconciliation.Posted: Aug-29-2025 -
Frank Cardinal Leo Appointed as a Member of Vatican’s Dicastery for the ClergyOn August 28, 2025, it was announced that Frank Cardinal Leo, Metropolitan Archbishop of Toronto, has been appointed by Pope Leo XIV as a member of the Vatican’s Dicastery for the Clergy. The appointment does not impact Cardinal...Posted: Aug-28-2025
