St. Thomas the Apostle Parish, Markham
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Catholic Community Commits $800,000 to Fight HungerAs food insecurity worsens across the GTA, the Catholic community is responding with its largest-ever contribution to fight hunger. ShareLife, the annual charitable appeal of the Archdiocese of Toronto, Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Toronto (CCAT), and two...Monday, August 18, 2025 -
Special Presentation by St. Michael’s Choir SchoolFeaturing the distinguished faculty of St. Michael’s Choir School on Sunday September 28 – 2:30 p.m. at St. Michael’s Cathedral Basilica.Thursday, September 18, 2025 -
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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...Thursday, September 18, 2025 -
Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time - Gospel ReflectionsGospel Reading: Luke 16:1-13Jesus tells a parable about a dishonest steward who is commended for his prudence. One cannot serve both God and Mammon. Today’s Gospel sounds puzzling to contemporary readers, but it can be made...Thursday, September 18, 2025
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A Personal Call to Serve God and His PeopleWe cannot serve two masters. Which one are you willing to follow? Could it be you are being called to serve the Master as a priest, deacon, sister or brother? If God is calling you, contact Fr. Matt McCarthy...Thursday, September 18, 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...Thursday, September 18, 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.). Drop off location for empties, downstairs by the washrooms. All proceeds will go to...Thursday, September 18, 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 contact the Parish Office. Last day for the submission of applications is September 26, 2025. RCIA instruction sessions will begin on Thursday October...Thursday, September 18, 2025 -
Thank you for Heeding God’s Call to Serve your Parish CommunityThe future of our Parish relies on the active involvement of our ministries’ volunteers. You are earnestly encouraged to join one or more of the following ministries: Alter Servers, Lectors, Ministers of Holy Communion, Junior and Senior Choir members...Thursday, September 18, 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...Saturday, September 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...Thursday, September 11, 2025 -
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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...Tuesday, September 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...Tuesday, September 09, 2025 -
Living Rosary in our church at 6:30 pm before the 7:00 pm Mass on Monday, September 8, 2025Saturday, September 06, 2025 -
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...Thursday, September 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...Thursday, September 04, 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.Friday, August 29, 2025 -
