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2026.03-15 4th Sunday of LentDear Parishioners, We have reached the mid-point of our Lenten journey. This week, I would like to briefly reflect on Pope Leo’s Lenten message. The 2026 Message of Pope Leo XIV for Lent is titled &ldquo...Posted: Mar-12-2026 -
2026.03-08 3rd Sunday of LentDear Parishioners, I continue to pray for a fruitful Lenten journey for you and for your families. This week, I would like to share a reflection I offered to the members of my religious community, Holy Cross, last week...Posted: Mar-05-2026
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2026.03-01 2nd Sunday of LentDear Parishioners, I hope your Lenten journey is going well, and I pray that this is indeed a time for you to deepen your faith in God and to strengthen your relationship with God. Lent is a special time when...Posted: Feb-26-2026
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2026.02.22 1st Sunday of LentDear Parishioners, We find ourselves in the Season of Lent, and Lent is a special time of renewal for the entire Church; it is especially a time of preparation and renewal for all those who are preparing to receive the...Posted: Feb-19-2026
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2026.02.15 6th Sunday in Ordinary TimeDear Parishioners, In a couple of days, another Lenten Season will be upon us. The Church invites every Christian to enter seriously and sincerely into the spirit of this grace-filled penitential season. Lent provides a unique opportunity to...Posted: Feb-12-2026 -
2026.02.08 5th Sunday in Ordinary TimeDear Parishioners, Last Monday, we celebrated World Day for Consecrated Life. This Sunday, the Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time, we celebrate World Marriage Day. The purpose of World Marriage Day is to emphasize the beauty of marriage and to...Posted: Feb-05-2026
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2026.02.01 4th Sunday in Ordinary TimeDear Parishioners, Monday, February 2, we celebrate The Feast of the Presentation of the Lord. On this feast day, we also celebrate the World Day for Consecrated Life. The first World Day for Consecrated Life was instituted by Pope Saint...Posted: Jan-30-2026
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2026.01.25 3rd Sunday in Ordinary TimeDear Parishioners, This Sunday, January 25th, the Third Sunday in Ordinary Time, is celebrated as the Word of God Sunday. Pope Emeritus Francis, in his Apostolic Letter, Aperuit Illis published on September 30, 2019, established that “the Third Sunday...Posted: Jan-22-2026
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2026.01.18 2nd Sunday in Ordinary TimeDear Parishioners, Another Christmas season has just passed, and we now find ourselves in Ordinary Time. There is often excitement and interest associated with certain feasts and seasons of the Church year: Advent, Christmas, Lent, and Easter. In comparison, &ldquo...Posted: Jan-15-2026
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2026.01.11 The Baptism of the LordDear Parishioners, Today, we celebrate the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord, which concludes our Christmas Season. The Feast of the Baptism of the Lord reminds us of Jesus’ profound humility and willingness to fully embrace our humanity...Posted: Jan-08-2026 -
2026.01.04 The Epiphany of The LordDear Parishioners, As we begin another year, I wish all our parishioners a very Happy and peace-filled New Year 2026. As we thank the Lord for this joyful season and for the New Year, I want to express my...Posted: Jan-03-2026
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2025.12.28 The Holy FamilyDear Parishioners, This Sunday, we celebrate the Feast of the Holy Family. The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph is a model for our own families in the Parish and beyond. Today, as we give thanks for the gift...Posted: Dec-26-2025
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2025.12.21 4th Sunday of AdventDear Parishioners, Our Advent journey is almost over. As we prepare to celebrate the birth of our Savior this week, along with Fr. Sojan, Fr. Martin, and the Parish staff, I wish you and your loved ones a season filled...Posted: Dec-18-2025
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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...Posted: Dec-11-2025
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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...Posted: Dec-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...Posted: Nov-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...Posted: Nov-20-2025
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2025.11.16 33rd Sunday in Ordinary TimeDear Parishioners, On Wednesday, November 19, 2025, people around the world will mark Red Wednesday, an initiative of Aid to the Church in Need (ACN). This global day highlights the persecution and injustice faced by Christians worldwide. When it comes...Posted: Nov-13-2025
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Pilgrimage 2026-Fr. SojanPILGRIMAGE TO LIECHTENSTEIN, SWITZERLAND, ITALY, CROATIA AND MEDJUGORJE Under the spiritual leadership of Fr. Sojan Augustine Athickal, CSC Tour Coordinator: Theresia Sisca Tel. 416-731-8252 Sept 27 – Oct 8, 2026 - 12 days - $5699.00 Itinerary/Registration ...Sep-27-2026 to Oct-08-2026 -
How To LentLent Begins Ash Wednesday and Ends Holy Saturday (40 Days excluding Sundays) LENTEN Special Programs at our Parish 10 IDEAS For a More Meaningful Lenten Season Lenten Retreat 2026 ~ Click the link below to sign up: From the Cross to...Feb-18-2026 to Apr-04-2026
