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Mass Intentions
Mass intentions for September 1st to September 15th
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From the Pastor's Desk
Click to read Father Efren's message for the week of September 6th.
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Mass Intentions Explained
In the coming weeks, we will offer a short bulletin series explaining all about Mass Intentions.
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We Need Your Help!
Please contact the parish office if you are are able to share food items for our potluck celebration on Sept. 13th after the 5pm Mass.
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SSVP Feast Day Invitation
On Friday, September 25th, join the Society of St. Vincent de Paul for a special celebration of the Feast of Saint Vincent de Paul. Click for details.
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Sacramental Preparation
Please click for updated news regarding sacramental preparation for First Reconciliation, First Communion and Confirmation.
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Archdiocese to Support Humanitarian Relief in Nepal and Colombia
Two significant natural disasters in recent days have resulted in tremendous loss of life, widespread destruction and the...
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Renovation Fund
Just a friendly reminder that the second collection for Renovation is every first Sunday of the month. This...
Pray for the Sick
We keep in our prayers the sick, the homebound, and the forgotten members in our community. If you...
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Baptism, Wedding, Funeral and other inquiries
Please send us an email at holycrossto@archtoronto.org or call 416-421-5225 (press 0). ...
Office Hours
Tuesday to Friday from 9:00am-12:00nn and 1:00pm-5:00pm. We kindly ask parishioners to...
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Rev. Frank McDevitt
Pope Leo XIV Appoints Rev. Frank McDevitt “Chaplain of His Holiness”
On September 4, 2026, Frank Cardinal Leo, Metropolitan Archbishop of Toronto, shared the news below announcing a special...
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Toronto, ON
M4J 2M4

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291 Cosburn Avenue
Toronto, ON
M4J 2M4

t:  416.421.5225
e:  holycrossto@archtoronto.org

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Clergy
Rev. Efren Alvarez-Pelayo
Pastor

Parish Staff
Joan Bolanos
Office Administrator/Bookkeeper

Maria Agovino
Lay Pastoral Assistant
magovino@archtoronto.org

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The point is this: the one who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and the one who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. Each of you must give as you have made up your mind, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. And God is able to provide you with every blessing in abundance, so that by always having enough of everything, you may share abundantly in every good work. [2 Corinthians 9:6-8]
Time
In a busy society like ours, time is one of the most precious possessions we have. How we spend our time is perhaps the clearest indication of our progress in a life of Christian discipleship.
Talent
The Holy Spirit fires our passion to use our talents. For instance, some are passionate about the cause of the poor while others may be passionate about praying and visiting with the sick. What is your talent?
Treasure
How much am I expected to give? The question Stewardship asks is, "How much do we want to give?" We need to return thanks to a loving God for the many blessings we have received.

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