SEPTEMBER 13TH 2026 24TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME (YEAR A)
Masses for the Week
| 2026-09-12 09:00 | † Brian Coyne |
| 2026-09-12 17:00 | † Aloysius & Bridget Isa De Souza |
| 2026-09-13 09:00 | † Leo and Cleo D' Souza |
| 2026-09-13 11:00 | People of the Parish |
| 2026-09-13 19:00 | † Dr. Aloysius De Souza |
| 2026-09-14 09:00 | † Luis Pereira |
| 2026-09-15 09:00 | † Adrian Guerra |
| 2026-09-16 09:00 | Intention of Kay Roman |
| 2026-09-17 09:00 | † Victor D'Souza |
| 2026-09-18 09:00 | † Val Felix † Lorraine Culbert † Allen Domingo † Martin Daniel McNeil † Cyril Mascarenhas † Irene Pomanti † Florentino Reyes Jr & Paul Chito Reyes Jr. Intention of Francis Riggi |
| 2026-09-19 09:00 | Cristina Hinlo |
| 2026-09-19 17:00 | † Val Felix |
| 2026-09-20 09:00 | † Deceased members of Banks Family |
| 2026-09-20 11:00 | People of the Parish |
| 2026-09-20 19:00 | † Grace Meyers |
REFLECTION
What makes a story memorable is often the unexpected twist. In this Sunday's Gospel, Peter asks Jesus how many times he must forgive someone who has wronged him. Expecting a reasonable number, Peter suggests seven times. But Jesus surprises him: "Not seven times, but seventy-seven times." In other words, stop counting. Jesus reminds us that God's mercy does not keep score. While we often seek justice through revenge or resentment, God offers something far greater: freedom through forgiveness. When we let go of anger and entrust our hurts to God, our hearts are transformed. This week, let us ask for the grace to forgive as Christ forgives, remembering that God's mercy toward us is beyond measure. Unexpectedly, the path to peace may begin with the person we find hardest to forgive.
BEFORE YOU FIX YOUR WEDDING DATE
Thinking about doing your wedding in the Church? Great move! The way to go is to call the parish office and schedule an appointment with the priest at least 12 months before your desired wedding date. It is a requirement in the Catholic Archdiocese of Toronto.
Hoping for the best for you as you process and make this important life-long decision
FIRST COMMUNION & CONFIRMATION REGISTRATION
Registration is now open! Please register online
PRAYER GROUP MEETINGS
A quick reminder to all members that we will shortly be reopening our Prayer Group Meetings. We will commence with Holy Mass on Thursday, September 17, 2026, at 7.00 p.m. when the New Core Team will be installed by Fr. Francis.
Our regular meetings in the Hall will start from Thursday, October 1st at 7.25 p.m. We will continue to meet every alternate Thursday.
Pilgrimage to Europe with Father Arinze 2027
Netherlands, Germany, Belgium, Luxembourg, France, Switzerland & Italy Visiting Amsterdam, Kevelaer, Cologne, Aachen, Banneux, Trier, Luxembourg City, Paris, Einsiedeln, Turin, Parma, Florence, Assisi, Rome, Vatican City September 16 – 29, 2027 15 days $6,190 (per person double occupancy, Toronto Departure. Includes all taxes) Under spiritual leadership of Fr. Arinze Associate
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: RELIGIOUS ED.
Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything that I have commanded you. And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age"
We are all called to be disciples and make disciples. In support of this mission we offer Religious Education to children between the ages of 8-18 who do not attend a Catholic school or who need catechetical preparation for the Sacraments of Initiation including Baptism, First Communion and Confirmation.
To deliver this program we need volunteers to work closely with our Pastoral Associate to help with the following roles:
Program support – guiding the families to meet all of the criteria and attend classes.
Teachers – to work directly with the children on religious instruction.
Time Required: maximum 2 hours per week
Teachers must be available on Sundays from 9:30 to 11:30am
Qualifications: You are a fully initiated in the Catholic faith; have a desire to work with young families to help build our community of faith.
Groups at CFST - Break and Breathe
Online Caregiver Support Group
This 6-week group program provides a safe, welcoming, and non-judgmental environment to connect with others who truly understand the challenges and rewards of caregiving. Caregivers of middle-aged and older adults are welcome to join the group to gain knowledge, learn skills, and develop coping strategies for their selfless caregiving.
When: Thursdays, from September 17th to October 22nd, from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Where: Zoom Platform
Cost: Free
What to expect:
- Learning coping skills to manage emotional responses to external and internal stressors.
- Gaining access to community resources and information for planning and navigating social and healthcare systems.
- Finding relief in a supportive and non-judgmental space.
To learn more or to register, please contact Yan Yan Woo at ywoo@cfstoronto.com or 416-921-1163 ext. 2249.
EXPLORE THE CATHOLIC FAITH: RCIA
Do you have family members or friends who are curious about the Catholic Church, or looking to complete their Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist)? Invite them to join our Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) program! RCIA offers a welcoming environment to ask questions, explore the rich traditions of our faith, and discern entering fully into the Catholic Church.
Dates: Sep 28,2026 through April 26, 2027.
Who it’s for: Unbaptized adults, baptized non-Catholics seeking full communion, or baptized Catholics needing Confirmation and/or First Holy Communion.
life chain
Life Chain is a peaceful public witness to the sanctity of human life and the evil of abortion. Christians pray for its end and hold signs bearing truths such as “Abortion Kills Children,” “Abortion Hurts Women,” and “Jesus Forgives & Heals” at hundreds of locations from coast to coast. Please set aside just one hour on Sunday, October 4th from 2:00 – 3:00 to gather together at Lawrence and Kingston Rds. This is a special opportunity to provide our neighbours with a much needed wake-up call. Remember how Our Lord asked His apostles:
“Could you not watch one hour with me?” (Mk 14:37)
DID YOU KNOW
| Jesus teaches that forgiveness is not about counting how many times we forgive but about becoming people who forgive? | |
| One of the most difficult virtues St. Francis practiced was forgiving those who misunderstood or mistreated him? | |
| Unforgiveness often hurts the person carrying it more than the person who caused it? |
Edge Youth Ministry 2025-2026
The Youth Ministry members want to pray for your intentions this Easter season. We also invite you to please pray for us and consider helping our youth participate in events like EDGE Camp and Lift Jesus Higher Rally with a donation using the colourful envelopes available at the back of the church. Thank you and God bless.
EDGE will meet on the 2nd and 4th Fridays of each month.
Come discover the EPIC Universe!
Please contact Jeremy Tanuan for more information: JTanuan@archtoronto.org or 416-282-0370 ex. 213.