St. Brigid's Parish, Toronto
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WHAT SHOULD WE DO DURING LENT?Turn away from our sins and turn back to God. Detach from habits and tendencies that are contrary to God's will. Lent is a time of conversion. Open our hearts to our Father. So that we may live with...Saturday, March 04, 2023 -
STATIONS OF THE CROSSPlease join us every Friday evening at 7:00 pm as we pray the Stations of the Cross in English and Italian. We are happy to announce that our Confirmation Candidates will be leading the Stations of the Cross on...Saturday, March 04, 2023
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ShareLife: Living the GospelOur parish’s first ShareLife collection will be held on the weekend of March 25 & 26. Today’s second reading [on March 5th] calls us to a holy life, not according to our works, but according to...Saturday, March 04, 2023
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GOSPEL REFLECTION FOR THE FIRST SUNDAY OF LENTAs we begin this great season of Lent, it is important to take some time to reflect on how we plan to best spend this time to grow as stewards of Christ. It is important that if we are going...Saturday, February 25, 2023
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STATIONS OF THE CROSSPlease join us every Friday evening at 7:00 pm, as we pray the Stations of the Cross in both English and Italian.Saturday, February 25, 2023
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NEWMAN CENTRE PASCHAL CANDLE FUNDRAISERInvite Jesus to your table this Easter by purchasing a Paschal candle. All proceeds will go towards the Newman Centre Campus Ministry at the University of Toronto St. George Campus. Your purchase will support many faith-based student programs and...Saturday, February 25, 2023
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2023 SHARELIFE COLLECTION DATESToday is the first Sunday of Lent, a time to reflect on our relationship with the Lord, and a time to think of others – those seeking a second chance in life and those who need our help the most...Saturday, February 25, 2023
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Reflection on the Readings for the 7th Sunday in Ordinary TimeGod says to all of us, “be holy, for I, the Lord your God, am holy.” The Second Vatican Council teaches us that we can reach holiness by gratefully acknowledging the gifts God has given us and cooperating...Saturday, February 18, 2023
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Continuing the Journey of Reconciliation with the Indigenous PeoplesOn February 8, 2023, the Bishops of Canada released a series of pastoral letters to advance the journey of healing, reconciliation, and hope with the Indigenous Peoples of this land. Individual letters have been prepared for First Nations, Inuit, and...Saturday, February 18, 2023
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REFLECTION ON THE GOSPEL FOR THE 6TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIMEIn today’s Gospel, Jesus boldly says, “You have heard what was said to those of ancient times … but I say to you…” He challenges his followers to go above and beyond their limits of...Saturday, February 11, 2023
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KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS 50/50 LOTTERYTickets are now available for purchase for the Ontario Knights of Columbus 50/50 Draw. They can be purchased online from the St. Brigid’s Council by using the following website.By purchasing tickets through the St. Brigid&rsquo...Saturday, February 11, 2023
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REFLECTION FOR THE FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIMEWe must not be stewards with gloomy and sour faces, but ones that shine with the peace and joy of knowing we are beloved children of God. Pope Francis says that “we need smiling Christians, not because they take...Saturday, February 04, 2023
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OUR PATRON SAINTSt. Brigid, with an initial group of seven companions, is credited with organizing communal consecrated religious life for women in Ireland. She founded two monasteries; one for men, the other for women. Brigid became the first Abbess of Kildare and...Saturday, February 04, 2023
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31st WORLD DAY OF THE SICK | FEBRUARY 11THPope Francis’s message for the 31st World Day of the Sick is titled: “Take care of him” – Compassion as a synodal exercise of healing. In light of the Church’s synodal journey, Pope Francis...Saturday, February 04, 2023
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PRAYER FOR WORLD DAY OF THE SICKHealing and merciful God, you walked among us, brought healing, and looked with compassion on the most vulnerable. Help us not to reject our human vulnerability but see it as a condition that welcomes the need and kindness of another...Saturday, February 04, 2023
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REFLECTION FOR THE 4TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIMEAfter labouring in the temple for his entire life, Simeon was rewarded with the gift of beholding Christ with his own eyes. The reward of Simeon is the reward awaiting all of Christ’s faithful stewards. When the commitment...Saturday, January 28, 2023
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SPECIAL THANKSA special Thanks to the many priests who have assisted us during Fr. Shibil’s absence. Fr. Roshan D’SouzaFr. Eric Rodrigues Fr. Walter Werbylo Fr. Prakash Lohale Fr. Charles Egbulefu...Saturday, January 28, 2023
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VOCATION SEEDS“Blessed are you when people revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account. Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven..." Do not be discouraged by jeers...Saturday, January 28, 2023
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YOUTH INTERFAITH VIDEO CONTEST 2023The Office for Interreligious Dialogue invites high school students to participate in the Youth Interfaith Video Contest sponsored by the Dominican Friars of Toronto in collaboration with The Catholic Register and Salt + Light Media. The theme of the contest is...Saturday, January 28, 2023
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REFLECTION ON THE READINGS FOR THE 3RD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIMEJust as He called His apostles, Jesus says to us, “come, follow me.” Jesus calls us to accept the mission of being true stewards of Christ for His glory and the good of the Church. Let us imitate...Saturday, January 21, 2023
