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GOSPEL REFLECTION FOR THE THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTERJust like the disciples from the Gospel, our hearts should burn within us from the presence and love of God that we experience in Mass. The disciples rushed back to the others in Jerusalem “that same hour” and...Posted: Apr-22-2023 -
A NOTE OF THANKS / OUT OF THE COLDLast Wednesday, our St. Brigid's Out of the Cold Program served its final serving of hot meals for the 2022/2023 winter. From November 17 to April 13, over 21 weeks, 1,866 meals were served. Our guests and...Posted: Apr-22-2023
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SECOND SHARELIFE COLLECTION WEEKEND | APRIL 29/30Next week, we will be holding the second collection in our parish’s ShareLife campaign. We ask for your kind generosity and support once again. As Catholics, we are called to care for one another – and especially for...Posted: Apr-22-2023
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MENTAL HEALTH IN THE FAITH COMMUNITIES' AWARENESS SUNDAYOn Sunday, May 7, 2023, Catholics throughout the Archdiocese are encouraged to participate in Mental Health in the Faith Communities Awareness Sunday. The special focus for this day is to raise awareness in our parish communities of the importance of...Posted: Apr-22-2023
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Archbishop Leo’s Visit to Presentation ManorOn April 15, Archbishop Francis Leo spent the day with the residents of Presentation Manor, a non-profit senior’s residence in Scarborough, Ont. Presentation Manor boasts an entirely unique feature in its residents: about half of them are...Posted: Apr-20-2023 -
Gospel Reflection for Divine Mercy SundayAs good stewards of Christ, we should first accept the mercy of God in our lives and then share it with others through our acts. Some spiritual works of mercy we can begin to cultivate are to “instruct the...Posted: Apr-15-2023
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Divine Mercy PrayerLord, who reveals the Father’s love by Your death and Resurrection, we believe in You and confidently repeat to You today: Jesus, I trust in You, have mercy upon us and upon the whole world. Pope John Paul...Posted: Apr-15-2023
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Volunteer Appreciation Week | April 16 - 22Every day across the Archdiocese of Toronto, parishioners generously give their time and talent to nurture and strengthen the community and share the Gospel. We recognize that our parish volunteers are at the heart of the Archdiocesan call to stewardship...Posted: Apr-15-2023
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Catholic Education Week | April 30 - May 5A Provincial Mass will be held at St. Michael’s Cathedral on May 3 at 1:30 p.m. and will also be live-streamed. For more information, please visit www.goodnewsforall.caPosted: Apr-15-2023
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North American Bishops issue Final Document to conclude the Continental Stage of the SynodThe Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) along with the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) together have released the North American Final Document for the Continental Stage of the 2021-24 Synod: For a Synodal Church: Communion, Participation...Posted: Apr-14-2023 -
Easter message From Fr. ShibilDear Parishioners,He is risen! Alleluia…. Alleluia…Happy Easter! The heavens sing songs of victory, love and peace because Jesus conquered death for you and for me. Easter brings us God’s blessings to remind us that...Posted: Apr-08-2023
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A Prayer for Easter SundayGod our Father, thank you for making all things new. Thank you for the victory and power in your Name. Thank you for holding the keys over death, that by your might, Jesus was raised from the grave, paving the...Posted: Apr-08-2023
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Celebration Mass | Welcome Archbishop Francis LeoA reminder that all parishioners in the Central Region of the Archdiocese are invited to attend a regional Mass of Welcome taking place on Tuesday, April 11, 2023, at Blessed Trinity Parish, Toronto at 7:00 p.m. A reception...Posted: Apr-08-2023
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Regional Mass of Welcome for Archbishop Francis LeoA regional Mass of Welcome will take place in each region of the archdiocese, providing an opportunity for the faithful to come together to welcome Archbishop Leo to the archdiocese. The events are scheduled at the following locations: Regional Mass...Posted: Apr-03-2023 -
Gospel Reflection for Palm SundayThe donkey on which Christ rode into Jerusalem could’ve seen all the palms and praises being sung around him and been tempted to believe that he was the one they celebrated. However, we as onlookers can clearly see...Posted: Apr-01-2023
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A Greetings Message from Archbishop Francis Leo to the People of God in the Archdiocese of TorontoGreetings Message to the People of God in the Archdiocese of Toronto from Archbishop-designate Most Rev. Francis Leo. 11 February 2023, Memorial of Our Lady of Lourdes. Dear Brothers and Sisters,Praised be Jesus Christ. I am reaching out...Posted: Apr-01-2023
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ShareLife CollectionThank you for supporting our parish’s ShareLife campaign. Thus far, St. Brigid’s Church has raised $6,317 towards our goal of $34,700. We thank you for your support and for living the Gospel by providing...Posted: Apr-01-2023
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Holy Land Collection | April 7The Good Friday collection "Needs of the Holy Land" is a Pontifical request in support of Christian communities, the works of the Holy Land and the upkeep of Holy Sites. Let us give generously to respond to the needs of...Posted: Apr-01-2023
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Vatican issues statement repudiating concept of “Doctrine of Discovery”, Canadian Bishops RespondThe Vatican’s Dicastery for Culture and Education and the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development have issued a Joint Statement addressing the concept of “Doctrine of Discovery”, including the question of certain papal bulls of the...Posted: Mar-30-2023 -
Homily of Mass of Installation of the Most Rev. Francis LeoHomily of Mass of Installation of the Most Rev. Francis Leo Archbishop of Toronto St. Michael’s Cathedral Basilica 25 March 2023 - Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord Praised be Jesus Christ! Brothers and Sisters, Family, Friends...Posted: Mar-26-2023
