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Mass Intentions
Mass Intentions for September 1st to September 30th
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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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From the Pastor's Desk
Click to read Father Efren's message for the week of September 27th.
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First Friday
Starting in October, the First Friday Mass will be celebrated at 9am followed by the traditional devotions. There will be no 9am Mass at Holy Cross.
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Know Your Faith Series
We are pleased to announce the upcoming "Know Your Faith: Scripture Study". Click for more information.
Latest News
Cardinal Leo's Letter to the Faithful on National Day for Truth & Reconciliation and Indigenous Reconciliation Fund
18 September 2026 My dear Brothers and Sisters in the Lord Jesus, Thank you for all that you...
Coat of Arms of Frank Cardinal Leo
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Pray for the Sick
We keep in our prayers the sick, the homebound, and the forgotten members in our community. If you...
Office Hours
The parish office will be open Tuesday to Friday from 10:00am - 2:00pm. We can be...
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Two Men Ordained to the Transitional Diaconate
On Saturday, September 26, Catholics filled St. Michael’s Cathedral Basilica to celebrate the Ordination to the...
Events
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Sanctuary Votive Prayer Candles

Light a candle for a loved one or special intention. Candles burn...

Mar-05-2026 - Dec-31-2026
Canadian Martyrs Parish
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Municipal Election Parish Guidelines

Municipal and Catholic School Board Trustee elections are approaching, and we encourage...

Sep-11-2026 - Oct-26-2026
Canadian Martyrs Parish
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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
Canadian Martyrs Parish
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Visiting Ministry

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

Sep-15-2026 - Sep-15-2027
Canadian Martyrs Parish
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Rosary Rally

We invite you to join us on Saturday, October 10, 2026 at...

Sep-26-2026 - Oct-10-2026
Holy Cross Parish
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Volunteers Needed

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

Sep-26-2026 - Nov-29-2026
Canadian Martyrs Parish
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Meditate on God's Word

TWENTY-SEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME   First Reading:  Isaiah 5...

Oct-03-2026 - Oct-10-2026
Canadian Martyrs Parish
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Season of Creation: Living Water

AN EVENT PROMOTED BY THE OFFICE FOR ECUMENICAL AND INTERFAITH RELATIONS September...

Sep-01-2026 - Oct-04-2026
In-Person
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
Holy Trinity Statue
Windows on Theology: Remembering the Trinity: Exploring the Source and Summit of Life

Presented by Gordon Rixon, SJDate: Sept. 16, Sept. 30, Oct. 7, Oct...

Sep-16-2026 - Nov-04-2026
Regis College
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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
2026 Portuguese Congress Flyer
2026 Portuguese Catholic Charismatic Conference

Presented by the Portuguese Catholic Charismatic Renewal of Toronto.On the weekend...

Oct-03-2026 - Oct-04-2026
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Clergy
Parish Staff
Karen Colonia
Parish Secretary

Maria Agovino
Lay Pastoral Assistant
magovino@archtoronto.org

Enrique De Leon
Custodian