Red Wednesday 2026
Who stands with persecuted Christians?
Join us for a special Mass for Persecuted Christians on Red Wednesday, November 18, 5:30 p.m. at St. Michael’s Cathedral Basilica in Toronto.
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Pilgrimage to Our Lady of Guadalupe
PILGRIMAGE TO OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE under the spiritual guidance of Fr. Efren Alvarez-Pelayo - February 22-27 , 2027.
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Becoming Catholic (RCIA)
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If you are interested in becoming a Catholic, please click on the button for more information.
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Ways to Support Your Parish
During these uncertain times, here are three ways that we can continue to contribute to our parish for ongoing costs to maintain our church.
How to support our Parish
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From the Pastor's Desk
Click to read Father Efren's message for the week of November 8th.
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Custodial Support
Although temporary custodial assistance has been arranged, there remains a place for volunteer service alongside our custodial support. Click for info
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Mass Intentions
Mass Intentions for November 10th to November 15th.
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Advent Novena
To make this cherished tradition possible, Father is exploring the possibility of a joint Simbang Gabi celebration shared by both parish communities.
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Service & Leadership
Our parish is seeking volunteers for liturgical ministries, the Parish Finance Council, and forming a Parish Building Committee
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Orientation Invitation
Please click to read the Orientation Invitation for the First Communion and First Reconciliation Program.
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We keep in our prayers the sick, the homebound, and the forgotten members in our community. If you...
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Office Hours
The parish office will be open Tuesday to Friday from 10:00am - 2:00pm. We can be...
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Order of Christian Initiation of Adults

OCIA – Becoming Catholic - We are now welcoming inquiries for this fall...

Sep-11-2026 - Dec-15-2026
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Visiting Ministry

Parishioners who are homebound, ill, or in hospital and wish to receive...

Sep-15-2026 - Sep-15-2027
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Volunteers Needed

Our parish is seeking volunteers to serve in our liturgical ministries as...

Sep-26-2026 - Nov-29-2026
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Remembrance Day

Each year on November 11, Canadians pause to remember the brave men...

Nov-07-2026 - Nov-11-2026
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2027 Offertory Envelopes

We are currently preparing our 2027 Sunday offertory envelopes. If you would...

Nov-07-2026 - Dec-30-2026
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Shepherds' Trust Collection

A second collection will be taken on November 15 in support of...

Nov-07-2026 - Nov-15-2026
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All Souls

November is dedicated by the Church to prayer for All Souls in...

Nov-07-2026 - Nov-30-2026
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Sanctuary Lamp

The Sanctuary Lamp for the week of November 9th to November 14th...

Nov-09-2026 - Dec-14-2026
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Magnifica Humanitas
Magnifica Humanitas: Encyclical Reading Group

A HYBRID EVENT RECOMMENDED BY THE OFFICE FOR ECUMENICAL AND INTERFAITH RELATIONSThis...

Sep-14-2026 - Dec-09-2026
Hybrid
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Interreligious Spirituality Groups

AN ONLINE EVENT RECOMMENDED BY THE OFFICE FOR ECUMENICAL AND INTERFAITH RELATIONSThe...

Oct-01-2026 - Jun-30-2027
Online
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Bible Study on the Book of Deuteronomy

This event starts on October 19 and ends on June 7. The...

Oct-19-2026 - Jun-07-2027
Via Zoom Virtual Conferencing and Recorded
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Dialogue & Understanding: Creation for the Common Good

AN ONLINE MINI-COURSE RECOMMENDED BY THE OFFICE FOR ECUMENICAL AND INTERFAITH...

Oct-26-2026 - Nov-09-2026
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Toronto, ON
M4C 2Z1

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Parish Staff
Karen Colonia
Parish Secretary

Maria Agovino
Lay Pastoral Assistant
magovino@archtoronto.org

Enrique De Leon
Custodian