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 -
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 -
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 04, 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...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 -
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23RD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME - SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 7, 2025Gospel Reading: Luke 14:25-33Jesus teaches about the demands of discipleship. Luke recalls to us in this week’s Gospel message that Jesus spoke to the people gathered around the table about the demands of following Him. This...Thursday, September 04, 2025
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DIVINE CALL TO SERVE GOD’S PEOPLEHaving a loose grasp on those things that rightly belong to God is required of every follower. The open hands you are left with will be filled by God and overflowing. Can you let go? If God...Thursday, September 04, 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 04, 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...Thursday, September 04, 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...Thursday, September 04, 2025 -
PARISH ANNOUNCEMENTS - FOR THE WEEKEND OF AUGUST 30/31, 2025Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament will take place this First Friday, September 5 from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. A priest will be available on request for Confessions during this time. Monday, September 1st is Labour...Saturday, August 30, 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 -
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Labour Day Holiday - Monday September 1stMass will be celebrated at 9:00 a.m. ONLY. No Mass in the evening.Thursday, August 28, 2025 -
JUBILEE YEAR 2025 PILGRIMAGE TO THE SHRINE OF THE CANADIAN MARTYRS – FRIDAY AUGUST 15, 2025 PHOTOSThe Pilgrimage left in a luxury coach bus from our parish at 8:00 a.m. on Friday, August 15, 2025. The Pilgrimage included a visit to the Holy Doors at the Shrine as well as 10...Monday, August 18, 2025 -
St. Thomas the Apostle Assumption Procession August 15, 2025 Photos/Video LinksPhotos and video credits: Michael Reyes michaelreyes.com On August 15th at 6:30 p.m. (before the 7:00 p.m. Mass), there was a procession in honour of the Assumption of Our Lady in the nearby neighborhood, with...Monday, August 18, 2025 -
Society of Sharing: An Agency of Share LifeWe have collected $93,132.82. Our goal is $114,500.00.Thursday, August 14, 2025 -
THERE WILL BE A PROCESSION IN HONOUR OF MARY'S ASSUMPTION INTO HEAVEN ON FRIDAY, AUGUST 15THPlease meet at the Sister's Grotto at the Convent at 6:30 p.m.Saturday, August 09, 2025 -
