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Third Sunday of Advent
This week we celebrate the Third Sunday of Advent or Gaudete Sunday which is Latin for “Rejoice.” This celebration is a reminder that we await his coming with tremendous joy...
Prayer & Reflection
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Advent and Christmas Schedule
Please click on the button to access this year's schedule.
Schedule
ShareLife Sunday
ShareLife Parish Campaign
Between November 3 and December 31, your gift to ShareLife will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $500,000, thanks to a generous anonymous parishioner.
Please give generously
Friars' Student Writing Contest 2026
Friars Student Writing Contest 2026
We invite Ontario secondary school students to submit an essay on the theme of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. Submission deadline is January 12, 2026.
Download Contest Rules and Details
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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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Mass Intentions
Mass Intentions for December 1st to December 31st
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Holy Communion Update
Click for First Holy Communion update information.
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Preparing for Advent
As we approach the season of Advent, we are invited to prepare our hearts for the coming of Christ.
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Financial Update
Click to view the Financial Statement for July to October 2025
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Pilgrimage to Medjugorje
Fr. Freddy will be leading a pilgrimage to Poland and Medjugorje from September 15-25, Please click for more information.
Latest News
Cardinal Leo Affirms Concerns of Canadian Bishops re: Bill C-9
5 December 2025 My dear brothers and sisters in Christ, I write to you today to convey my...
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Coat of Arms of Frank Cardinal Leo
Cardinal Leo's Message for Advent
Message for Advent30 November 2025His Eminence Frank Cardinal LeoMetropolitan Archbishop of Toronto My Dear Brothers and Sisters, I...
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 Monday to Friday from 10:00am - 4:00pm. We can be...
Events
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Offertory Envelopes

2026 Offertory EnvelopesDecember 1 to December 29, 2025 We are preparing the...

Nov-29-2025 - Dec-31-2025
Canadian Martyrs Parish
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Meditate on God's Word

THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT   First Reading:  Isaiah 35:1-6a...

Dec-13-2025 - Dec-20-2025
Canadian Martyrs Parish
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Thank You!

Canadian Martyrs & Holy Cross Parish community would like extend our sincere...

Dec-13-2025 - Dec-20-2025
Canadian Martyrs Parish
Simbang Gabi Poster 2025
Simbang Gabi 2025 at St. Anthony of Padua Parish

St. Anthony of Padua Parish invites you to Simbang Gabi - a devotional...

Dec-16-2025 - Dec-24-2025
St. Anthony of Padua Parish
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Advent Festival of Nine Lessons & Carols: Praying and Singing with Other Christians

AN IN-PERSON EVENT RECOMMENDED BY THE OFFICE FOR ECUMENICAL AND INTERFAITH...

Dec-21-2025 - Dec-21-2025
Yorkminster Park Baptist Church Toronto
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Confronting the "Final Solution": Teaching the Holocaust with Care and Courage

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

Jan-05-2026 - Jan-05-2026
Online
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Eucharistic Miracles of the World Exhibit at St. Anthony of Padua Parish

This event starts on January 10 and runs until January 25. ...

Jan-10-2026 - Jan-10-2026
St. Anthony of Padua Parish, Brampton
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Exploring Christian Theology for Dialogue with Judaism

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

Jan-14-2026 - Jan-14-2026
Online
Armenian Cross
Annual Week of Prayer for Christian Unity Prayer Service 2026

AN IN-PERSON EVENT SPONSORED BY THE OFFICE FOR ECUMENICAL AND INTERFAITH...

Jan-18-2026 - Jan-18-2026
Runnymede United Church, 432 Runnymede Rd, Toronto
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Men Silent Retreat: Pilgrims of Hope: Guided by the Past, Inspired by the Future.

Men Ignatian Retreat: As people of faith, we journey together as pilgrims...

Jan-23-2026 - Jan-25-2026
Manresa Jesuit Spiritual Renewal Centre
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Day of Reflection - Eucharist -- Church. Where We Learn A Spirituality of Encounter & Service.

Day of Reflection for Men/Women: We will reflect and pray on...

Jan-26-2026 - Jan-26-2026
Manresa Jesuit Spiritual Renewal Centre
Candles/Photo by Irina Anastasiu
Christian Jewish Dialogue of Toronto—Commemoration of International Holocaust Day

AN IN-PERSON EVENT SPONSORED BY THE OFFICE FOR ECUMENICAL AND INTERFAITH...

Jan-27-2026 - Jan-27-2026
Darchei Noam Congregation 864 Sheppard Ave. W.
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522 Plains Road
Toronto, ON
M4C 2Z1

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522 Plains Road
Toronto, ON
M4C 2Z1

t:  437.880.9354
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Clergy
Rev. Godofredo Claudio
Pastor

Parish Staff
Karen Colonia
Parish Secretary

Maria Agovino
Lay Pastoral Assistant
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