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Celebrating 50 years of the DiaconateSeptember 30 marks the 50th anniversary of the Permanent Diaconate in the Archdiocese of Toronto. Deacon Steve Pitre, Coordinator of Diaconal Ministry, reflects on this special milestone. 1. What celebrations are planned to commemorate this milestone anniversary? We will...Posted: Sep-28-2022 -
Needs of the Church in Canada Special Collection, September 24-25The Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) is involved in national and international areas of pastoral activity, including social justice, ecumenical and interfaith relations, collaboration with aboriginal Peoples, life and family issues, liturgy, catechesis, doctrine and relations with Catholic associations...Posted: Sep-22-2022 -
Donate now may be a better option to Pre-Authorized Giving PlanThe Archdiocese of Toronto has established a plan to assist you in your support of the work of the parish or favourite charity of the Archdiocese by making a donation over the internet using your credit card. It is accessible...Posted: Sep-08-2022 -
Financial or Housing DifficultiesIt has been brought to our attention that there are some people who are having financial difficulties and may even have lost their place of residence. In addition, there are new immigrants who are looking for places to stay, some...Posted: Sep-01-2022 -
Aid to Women 50/50 Raffle Tickets AvailableAid to Women (ATW) is a registered charity offering pro-life options and practical help to pregnant women in crisis for over 34 years. Please join us in this new and exiting fundraiser, the ATW 50/50 Cash Prize Raffle...Posted: Aug-25-2022 -
Second Collection for Canadian Missions this WeekendThe Canadian Missions Collection supports remote dioceses in NWT and in northern Alberta as well as Catholic Missions across Canada. In many areas the population is too small or the economic situation of the communities is too fragile for the...Posted: Aug-11-2022 -
Bundle-up Weekend: June 4th and 5thThe St. Vincent de Paul container will be in the parking lot on these dates. Looking forward for your support. Please do not put furniture, electrical appliances, books or mattresses in the truck. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding...Posted: Jun-02-2022
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The Pope’s Pastoral WorksThis collection provides an opportunity for Catholics to make a financial offering to assist the Holy Father. One-third of the funds collected is for what is traditionally known as Peter’s Pence: donations used by the Pope for...Posted: May-26-2022 -
Out of the Cold Program to feed the poorThere is a growing population of those who have no home to go to each night. This is not just a downtown problem. Scarborough is faced with a growing number of our neighbours who are homeless, socially isolated or living...Posted: May-19-2022 -
National March for Life in Ottawa, Thursday, May 12Please consider joining Fr. Steven and other parishioners for the March for Life in Ottawa on Thursday May 12th. We will start with Mass at St. Aidan’s at 6:15 am and leave the church for Ottawa at...Posted: Apr-21-2022 -
Income tax receipts for 2021 are readyPlease come to the church Gift Shop after any of the Sunday Masses to pick up your income tax receipt. Your St. Vincent de Paul income tax receipts can be collected in the foyer of the church.Posted: Mar-24-2022 -
Living the Gospel Through ShareLifeThe weekend of Sunday, March 27 is the first ShareLife parish special collection of 2022. ShareLife is one of the principal ways that the Archdiocese of Toronto lives by the Gospel by helping our neighbours in need. Below, Arthur Peters...Posted: Mar-24-2022 -
Fridays are Days of PenanceEvery Friday of the year, except those that are Solemnities, are Days of Penance. Traditionally, Catholics would not eat meat on Fridays but in recent times Catholics have been permitted to substitute with some other penance or pious work. It...Posted: Mar-11-2022 -
Humanitarian Aid for UkrainiansThe war between Russia and Ukraine continues. Donations to help Ukrainians who are suffering due to this war and have had to flee their country are being accepted. The Archdiocese of Toronto will channel donations to support the Office for...Posted: Mar-11-2022 -
Prayer, Fasting and Alms for UkraineIn response to the tragedy unfolding in Ukraine, Pope Francis has announced a “Day for Fasting and Peace” to take place on Ash Wednesday, March 2. “I encourage believers in a special way to dedicate themselves intensely...Posted: Mar-01-2022 -
Remember a Gift for ShareLife This ChristmasAs we enter a new stage of the pandemic, we may feel tempted to despair. But Advent is a season of hope – a hope that invites the Lord to transform our hearts and, through us, our communities. We can...Posted: Dec-23-2021 -
Watch the 42nd Annual Cardinal’s Dinner – November 23, 2021You’re invited to watch the 42nd annual Cardinal’s Dinner which will be held virtually. While we aren’t able to gather in person due to the pandemic, we are excited to invite Catholics throughout the...Posted: Nov-18-2021 -
The Shepherds’ Trust: 25 Years of Caring for Retired PriestsThe Shepherds’ Trust celebrates a milestone anniversary this fall. For 25 years, The Shepherds’ Trust has been caring for the retired priests who have always cared for us. The retired priests of the Archdiocese of Toronto are so...Posted: Nov-12-2021 -
Your Gift to ShareLife Automatically Doubles until November 15Your community has never needed ShareLife as much as it does now. And until Monday, November 15, your donation to ShareLife has never gone as far. As we head into the final ShareLife collection weekend of 2021, every donation...Posted: Oct-29-2021 -
ShareLife Special Collection Weekend: October 2/3There will be a special parish collections for ShareLife on October 2/3. We're currently at 63 per cent of our 2021 parish campaign goal, so if you are able, please give generously at your parish or on the...Posted: Oct-01-2021
