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Thanksgiving Mass
This Monday, October 12, our cluster will celebrate one Mass only for Thanksgiving Day, at 9:00 a.m. at Canadian Martyrs.
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Father's Installation Mass
We invite all parishioners, families, and friends to celebrate the Installation of Fr. Efren as our pastor on Saturday, October 17, at 5:00 p.m.
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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)
Do you wish to become a Catholic?
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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When No One is Remembered
If someone is on your heart — living or gone — this is a tender moment to place their name before the Lord.
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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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From the Pastor's Desk
Click to read Father Efren's message for the week of October 4th.
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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.
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Cardinal Leo's Message for Thanksgiving
Message for Thanksgiving12 October 2026His Eminence Frank Cardinal LeoMetropolitan Archbishop of Toronto My Dear Brothers and Sisters, May...
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Canadian Members of Parliament are scheduled to vote on Bill C-218 at second reading on Wednesday, October...
Pray for the Sick
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...
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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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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Sunday Reflections

TWENTY-EIGHTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME First Reading:  Isaiah 25:6...

Oct-10-2026 - Oct-17-2026
Canadian Martyrs Parish
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
Bible and Beer
Ignite - Bible & Beer - Oct 13

Bible & Beer Series!Ignite! Young Adult Ministry (ages 18–39...

Oct-13-2026 - Oct-13-2026
St. Patrick's Church - 137 McCaul Street
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Men & Women Ignatian Retreat: "How Can I Keep from Singing."

Ignatian Retreat for Men & Women: In a turbulent world and often...

Oct-16-2026 - Oct-18-2026
Manresa Jesuit Spiritual Renewal Centre
St. Augustine's
Spirit & Life: A Catholic Guide to Medical Treatment Decisions at the End of Life

Join us for Spirit & Life: A Catholic Guide to Medical Treatment...

Oct-17-2026 - Oct-17-2026
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Parish Staff
Karen Colonia
Parish Secretary

Maria Agovino
Lay Pastoral Assistant
magovino@archtoronto.org

Enrique De Leon
Custodian