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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 -
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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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...Posted: Jan-09-2026 -
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 -
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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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...Posted: Dec-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...Posted: Dec-10-2025 -
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...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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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...Posted: Nov-24-2025 -
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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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...Posted: Nov-17-2025 -
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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Building Up the FaithIn light of the annual Shepherds' Trust collection for retired priests taking place this weekend (Nov. 15/16), here's a look at how Msgr. Michael Busch's vocation of bringing to life beautiful churches helps to inspire faith. ...Posted: Nov-12-2025 -
2025.11.09 Feast of the Dedication of the Lateran BasilicaDear Parishioners, As a Catholic community, we continue our journey through the Jubilee Year on the theme of “Pilgrims of Hope.” The jubilee theme invites us and encourages us to renew our faith through sacraments and acts of...Posted: Nov-06-2025
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Shining a Light on Persecuted Christians this Red Wednesday – November 19Evellyne Lemos is the Ontario Sub-Office Coordinator for Aid to the Church in Need Canada. Below, she reflects on the significance of the upcoming Red Wednesday taking place on Nov. 19. 1. Why was Red Wednesday established in 2016...Posted: Nov-04-2025 -
2025.11.02 All SoulsDear Parishioners, Saturday, November 1st, we celebrated the Feast of All Saints, in which we celebrate ‘all the saints’ canonized and not, who are models for us of living the gospel and putting into practice the gospel invitation...Posted: Oct-30-2025
