St. Rose of Lima Parish, Scarborough
Parish Blog
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2025.12.14 3rd Sunday of AdventDear Parishioners, As we come to the third Sunday of Advent and light the third candle of our Advent Wreath, we continue to prepare the Way of the Lord. Advent is a joyful season, as we look forward to the...Thursday, December 11, 2025 -
2025.12.07 2nd Sunday of AdventDear Parishioners, I would like to provide you with information about our new Parish Pastoral Council. Most Parishes have Pastoral Councils or Parish Councils. The Pastoral Council is the advisory body to the Pastor. The purpose of the Pastoral Council...Thursday, December 04, 2025
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2025.11.30 1st Sunday of AdventDear Parishioners, Today, we begin the blessed Season of Advent and with it, the new Church year. A beautiful prayer of the Church captures the spirit of Advent: Lord, our God, help us to prepare for the coming of Christ...Thursday, November 27, 2025
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2025.11.23 Solemnity of Christ The KingDear Parishioners, This Sunday, we celebrate the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe, commonly known as the Feast of Christ the King, which marks the end of our liturgical year, Year C. We will begin the...Thursday, November 20, 2025 -
How to be Marian in our Daily LivesAs we celebrate the month of Mary, Dr. Josephine Lombardi, Academic Dean of St. Augustine’s Seminary and Associate Professor of Systemic and Pastoral Theology, reflects on ways that we can all be Marian Successors – one who stands...Friday, May 01, 2026 -
Parish 2026 Summer Camp Offerings for Children Sets New All-Time High2026 is poised to be another record-breaking summer filled with opportunities for children to spend time at parish summer camps offered throughout the Archdiocese of Toronto. As of April 23, 2026, 59 separate parishes have committed to offering daily...Friday, April 24, 2026 -
ShareLife is More than a CollectionIt's about bringing the Gospel to life. This article originally appeared in the March 15, 2026 edition of The Catholic Register in recognition of ShareLife’s 50th anniversary. It was in January 2005 that I began my...Friday, March 13, 2026 -
REST: Inter-Chaplaincy Retreat 2026Come away and rest for a while (Mark 6:31). REST was the theme of the annual inter-chaplaincy retreat, which was held on February 20-22 at Cedar Glen YMCA Outdoor Education Centre in Schomberg, Ont. Students from all...Thursday, March 12, 2026 -
Dancing the WalkForty years ago, Fr. Gianni Carparelli started the Caritas School of Life, to help those battling addiction through a therapeutic community approach. Below, he reflects on the organization’s impact in light of releasing a new book on his...Tuesday, March 03, 2026 -
World Day of the Sick 2026 – The Compassion of the SamaritanIn light of the World Day of the Sick on Wednesday, February 11, Saulina Amaral, Diocesan Coordinator of the Ministries of Care, reflects on the local initiatives making an impact in the Archdiocese of Toronto. 1. What is the World...Thursday, February 05, 2026 -
Baptism Calls us to an Identity and a MissionIn light of the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord this Sunday, January 11, Fr. Jude Xavier, Pastor at St. Margaret Mary Parish, reflects on the enduring significance of baptism. Baptism is often remembered as a moment from our...Friday, January 09, 2026 -
Jubilee of Prisoners: Building a Community of HopeThe Friends of Dismas, named for the “good thief” who was crucified alongside Jesus, is an organization that assists former prisoners by offering them material assistance and community. Deacon Kevin Daudlin, coordinator of the Toronto Dismas Fellowships, reflects...Thursday, December 11, 2025 -
Seeing Further in the DarknessI am living in darkness. I wake up to darkness, go to work, come home and go to sleep in the dark. During this time of year, I am reminded of how deeply human it is to long for light...Wednesday, December 10, 2025 -
Praying for Unity: Week of Prayer for Christian Unity – January 18–25, 2026The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity is an ecumenical celebration that happens annually from January 18 to 25. For over a century during that week, Christians from all over the world have been praying for healing, reconciliation and the...Monday, November 24, 2025 -
Faith and Fitness Initiative Expands to Volleyball TournamentOn Nov. 7, young adults gathered at St. Gregory’s Parish in Oshawa for a new Faith and Fitness event centred around volleyball. From hiking and rock climbing to Muay Thai and now volleyball, Faith and Fitness, an initiative...Monday, November 17, 2025
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