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REFLECTION FOR THE FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENTThe great saints of the church speak of an intermediary coming of Christ, the coming of Christ to our present lives. Jesus says in the Book of Revelation, “Listen! I am standing at the door, knocking; if you hear...Posted: Dec-17-2022 -
FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT: LOVEDuring this final week of Advent, we rejoice in the endless love that God has for us, which is made apparent in the birth of his Son. We reflect on the good news of God's love brought to us...Posted: Dec-17-2022
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2022 - 2023 Christmas ScheduleA list of Christmas & New Year Masses may be obtained by clicking on this link or by clicking on "Schedule of Masses" under the Parish Life drop down menu on our Home Page.Posted: Dec-17-2022
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PARISH OFFICE HOLIDAY HOURSDecember 23rd Closing at Noon December 26th & 27th Closed December 30th Closing at Noon January 2nd ClosedPosted: Dec-17-2022
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Statement from the Archdiocese of Toronto re: Fr. Joseph WasikOn Friday, December 16, 2022, the Archdiocese of Toronto learned that Fr. Joseph Wasik, 84, a retired priest of the Archdiocese of Toronto, has been charged by Peel Police with gross indecency and indecent assault on a male (minor). The...Posted: Dec-16-2022 -
Reflection on the Role of Bishop from Cardinal Thomas CollinsOn Monday, December 12, 2022, Fr. Gary Franken of the Archdiocese of Vancouver, B.C. was ordained to the episcopate and installed as the new Bishop of St. Paul, Alberta. Cardinal Thomas Collins, Archbishop of Toronto, gave the homily at...Posted: Dec-14-2022 -
GOSPEL REFLECTION FOR THE THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT“Rejoice in the Lord always; again, I say, rejoice. Indeed, the Lord is near.” These words are proclaimed in the entrance antiphon of Mass for Gaudete Sunday this week. It urges us to rejoice in the Lord constantly...Posted: Dec-10-2022
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THE THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT CANDLE: JOYThis third candle is pink and symbolizes rejoicing. During the third week of Advent, we are filled with joy for the near arrival of Jesus on Christmas day. This Sunday is often called "Gaudete Sunday" as we reflect on the...Posted: Dec-10-2022
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ST. BRIGID'S DAY OF CONFESSIONSOur church will celebrate the Archdiocesan Day of Confessions on:Friday, December 16th11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.&7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.All are invited to attend.Posted: Dec-10-2022
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The Symbolism of Advent WreathsIn the Christian tradition, Advent wreaths are as beautiful as they are symbolic. These evergreen wreaths are shaped in a perfect circle to symbolize the eternity of God. Advent wreaths have four candles that remind us that Christ is the...Posted: Dec-10-2022
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Reflections on the Papal VisitAbout Being Catholic is hosting an evening of personal reflections on the Papal Visit to Canada at St. Gregory’s Parish on Thursday, December 15 at 7 p.m. Featuring testimony from some of the people who helped with...Posted: Dec-09-2022 -
Advent ReflectionAdvent is a time to prepare for the Lord’s coming on Christmas Day as well as his final coming at the end of time. It is also a moment to remind ourselves that our own individual judgement day...Posted: Dec-03-2022
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THE SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT CANDLEDuring the second week of Advent, we reflect on our lives and work on becoming better versions of ourselves in preparation for Jesus’ coming. We remember the journey Joseph and Mary took from Nazareth to Bethlehem.Posted: Dec-03-2022
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ST. BRIGID'S DAY OF CONFESSIONS | DECEMBER 16THPlease join us as we celebrate the Archdiocesan Day of Confessions in preparation for the season of Advent on Friday, December 16th.11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m...Posted: Dec-03-2022
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Annual Out of the Cold Program Christmas Collection | December 10th & 11thOur Out of The Cold Program continues to prepare home cooked takeaway meals for those in need. We thank the cooks and volunteers for making this possible. Thank you also to our parishioners and all who continue to donate to...Posted: Dec-03-2022
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Gospel Reflection for the First Sunday of AdventJesus exhorts us to “keep awake therefore, for you do not know on what day your Lord is coming.” One tremendous way we can keep awake is to receive God’s merciful love in the sacrament of...Posted: Nov-26-2022
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Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception: December 8thPlease join us as we celebrate a special Bilingual Mass for the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception on Thursday, December 8th, 2022, at 7:00 pm. Mary, Mother of God, pray for us!Posted: Nov-26-2022
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Out of the Cold Christmas Collection: December 10th & 11thOur Out of The Cold Program continues to prepare home-cooked takeaway meals for those in need. We thank the cooks and volunteers for making this possible. Thank you to our parishioners and all who continue to donate to this...Posted: Nov-26-2022
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St. Michael’s Choir School bringing Christmas Cheer to Massey HallSt. Michael's Choir School will be ushering in the Advent season and Christmas spirit with a rousing and joyous musical celebration at large-scale venue Massey Hall on December 3 at 7:30 p.m. For the first time...Posted: Nov-25-2022
