St. Aidan's Parish, Scarborough
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Pope Francis Elevates Archbishop Francis Leo to the College of CardinalsPope Francis has announced that Metropolitan Archbishop of Toronto, the Most Rev. Francis Leo will be elevated to the College of Cardinals. The announcement came at the conclusion of the Holy Father’s Sunday Angelus in Rome. The Holy...Sunday, October 06, 2024 -
The Child of Bethlehem (4th Sunday of Advent)Click here for this Sunday’s readings The prophet Micah is one of the twelve minor prophets. He lived in the 8th and early 7th centuries BC, during the reigns of kings Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah (Jeremiah 26:18...Tuesday, December 17, 2024 -
God in the Midst (3rd Sunday of Advent)Click here for this Sunday’s Readings The prophet Zephaniah lived in Judah during the 7th century BC, and prophesied during the days of King Josiah (640–609 BC). He is a grandson of king Hezekiah (Zeph. 1...Thursday, December 12, 2024
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Nativity Manger Scene Competition for St. Aidan parishioners!This Christmas season, let us bring the sacred story of Christ’s birth into our homes and hearts! The Catholic Women’s League of Canada-St. Aidan Council invites all parishioners to share the season of joy...Tuesday, December 10, 2024 -
Israel’s Salvation (2nd Sunday of Advent)Click here for this Sunday’s Readings Baruch presents the story of how Jerusalem had been utterly humiliated because of her being taken captive by Babylon. This unfortunate captivity came about due to her sins and her turning away...Saturday, December 07, 2024
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The Lord is our Righteousness (1st Sunday of Advent)Click here for this Sunday’s Readings In Jeremiah 30-33, we have what is often referred to the “Book of Consolation,” which is so-called because its optimistic tone contrasts sharply with the gloomy mood of...Saturday, November 30, 2024
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The Son of Man (Feast of Christ of King)Click here for this Sunday’s Readings The book of Daniel contains a number of visions pertaining to the Messiah and the Kingdom of God. The first is in chapter 2, where Daniel interprets King Nebuchadnezzar’s vision...Thursday, November 21, 2024
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Eternal Life (33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time)Click here for this Sunday’s Readings One of the most poignant lines in the Nicene Creed comes at the very end, where we confess: “and I look forward to the resurrection of the dead, and the life...Thursday, November 14, 2024
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Christmas in Our Hearts Concert (December 7)You are warmly invited to an enchanting evening celebrating Christmas in our hearts with the St. Aidan Parish Choirs on Saturday, December 7, following the 5:00 PM Mass. Immerse yourself in the season's spirit as you listen to...Friday, November 08, 2024 -
The Widow’s Faith (32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time)Click here for this Sunday’s Readings After declaring that there would be a drought in the land of Israel, Elijah was commanded by the Lord to go up north to the Phoenician port town of Zarephath. While the...Tuesday, November 05, 2024
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Hear O Israel (31st Sunday in Ordinary Time)Click here for this Sunday’s Readings This passage of Scripture is known as the Shema, and contains the central affirmation of Israel’s faith, which is the oneness of God. Three times a day, pious Jews recite...Tuesday, October 29, 2024
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Return from Exile (30th Sunday in Ordinary Time)Click here for this Sunday’s Readings Jeremiah 30-33 is known as the “Book of Consolation,” because its tone is that of consolation and hope, which contrasts sharply with the pessimistic tone of the rest of...Monday, October 21, 2024
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The Servant and His Children (29th Sunday in Ordinary Time)Click here for this Sunday’s Readings This passage is part of the fourth Servant Song in Isaiah, which is also one of the most well known because of how often it is quoted in the New Testament. It...Tuesday, October 15, 2024
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Seeking Wisdom (28th Sunday in Ordinary Time)Click here for this Sunday’s Readings Since the Book of Wisdom falls in the genre of Wisdom literature, a significant portion of the book is dedicated to extolling Wisdom, personifying wisdom and extolling her virtues, which are really...Monday, October 07, 2024
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One Flesh (27th Sunday in Ordinary Time)Click here for this Sunday’s Readings In his 1950 encyclical Humani Generis, Pope Pius XII underscored the importance of believing in the historicity of Adam and Eve by condemning the doctrine of “Polygenism,” which holds...Friday, October 04, 2024
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The Spirit of Prophecy (26th Sunday in Ordinary Time)Click here for this Sunday’s Readings The book of Numbers records for us how Moses struggled to lead Israelites during their wilderness wanderings. The particular passage in our readings comes right after the appointment of the seventy elders...Saturday, September 28, 2024
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Lifechain - October 6thThe St. Aidan Knights of Columbus council is hosting and organizing our annual Lifechain on Sunday, October 6th, at 2-3PM. We will be standing at the four corners of Finch and Warden Ave., holding up signs and praying for...Saturday, September 28, 2024 -
Men's and Women's Silent Retreat at Manresa Retreat Centre (October 18-20)Come join us for our upcoming Men & Women’s Silent Retreat at Manresa in Pickering. Date: Friday, October 18th (arrive 6:30pm) to Sunday October 20thth. (2pm)Rooms including, breakfast, lunch and dinner Father Kevin Kelly S.J...Tuesday, September 24, 2024 -
Parish Advent Reflection - November 30The CWL members of our parish are organizing a Parish Advent Reflection on Saturday, November 30, 2024, from 10:30am to 12:30pm in the parish hall. The guest speaker is Rev. Joshua Grandmaison, CC Assistant Pastor, St. Timothy&rsquo...Tuesday, September 24, 2024
