Fr. Maderak has tackled some difficult but important material in the series of homilies for November. Today's homily spoke the technicalities of preparation for death as well as information on Funerals, Burial and Cremation.
Cremation is...
The Following ParishionerRecently Entered Into Eternal Life
Teresa Borrelli21-Feb-1938 - 24-Nov-2022Viewing will be at Glendale Funeral Home onWednesday, November 30, 2022 4:00 PM - 9:00 PMFuneral Mass will be held at St. John the Evangelist onThursday...
The Father of Parishioner Jim Priel Recently Entered into Eternal Life
Joseph “Joe” Priel
Saturday, July 3rd, 1926 - Wednesday, November 23rd, 2022
Viewing will be at Ward Funeral Home (Weston Chapel) on Saturday, December...
St. 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...
The Following Parishioner Recently Entered Into Eternal Life
Perry Riccio
February 12, 1926 - November 20, 2022Viewing will be at Ward Funeral Home (Weston Chapel) on Thursday, November 24 from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m...
The Jesuit Forum and the Mary Ward Centre are hosting a half-day introduction to encourage dialogue circles within the ministry setting based on the guidebook Listening to Indigenous Voices: A Dialogue Guide on Justice and Right Relationships. Taking place...
This weekend at Mass, Fr. Maderak spoke about the little known and highly misunderstood teaching on Indulgences. This is not a antiquated teaching of the past, but rather it is a way to help us to lessen the temporal...
To read Cardinal Thomas Collins' address from the 43rd annual Cardinal's Dinner, see below or watch online at https://bit.ly/CardinalsDinner2022. The event has raised more than $6 million for the Cardinal's personal charities for the less...
The Following PriestRecently Entered Into Eternal Life
Fr. Ralph previously helped out in the Parish saying Mass. He was ordained on June 15, 1963.Please keep Fr. Ralph in your prayers. Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord and let...
Palliative care is a special kind of healthcare for individuals and families who are living with a life-limiting illness. The goal of palliative care is to provide comfort and dignity for persons living with the illness as well as...
This weekend (November 12/13) is the annual special collection for The Shepherds’ Trust.
The Shepherds’ Trust supports the needs of the retired diocesan clergy of the Archdiocese of Toronto who have served our family of faith &ndash...
For those who missed the All Saints talk and were asking if there was a recording, you can now access it! Please click HERE to access the video page as well as the powerpoint slides.
The Christian Medical and Dental Association (CMDA) of Canada have launched a campaign encouraging all levels of government to broaden access to quality care and resources for those in need of palliative care, mental health services, and support for people...
The Following Parishioner Recently Entered Into Eternal Life
Paolo ZappiaApril 16, 1944 - October 27, 2022Viewing will be at Ward Funeral Home (Weston Chapel) on Tuesday, November 8 from 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Please...
A special Bicentennial Mass will be held at St. Basil’s Catholic Parish to commemorate the Congregation of St. Basil’s 200 years of service.
Banners depicting the Congregation’s storied history will be on display in...
Tuesday, November 1st marks the Solemnity of all Saints. As we begin a month that is typically dedicated to those who have died, let us begin with celebrating those who have arrived at Heaven as Saints! Please...
Families, friends, parish communities and health care professionals, together, all play an important role to care for and accompany those in need of palliative care that recognizes the dignity of the human person. As such, the Canadian Conference of Catholic...
Fr. Maderak has spoken about Fr. Walter Ciszek in his homilies. He was a priest who persevered through false accusations, imprisonment and solitary confinement in Russia. However, his faith allowed him to survive and thrivel. Please watch this video...
In a pastoral letter, the Ukrainian Catholic bishops of Canada invite people to pray, fast, and act in support of their brothers and sisters in Ukraine. The bishops express the view that, like the crises the Ukrainian people have experienced...
The Following Parishioner Recently Entered Into Eternal Life
Salvatore De SimoneAugust 10, 1941 - October 18, 2022Viewing will be at Ward Funeral Home (Weston Chapel) on Friday, October 21 from 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m...