Holy Cross Parish, Toronto - Holy Cross Parish, Toronto

Welcome to Holy Cross Parish!

Welcome to our parish and home of our faith community since 1928. If you are new to the parish, we warmly invite you to join our parish community.

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Annual Mass for the Faithful Departed

This year's Annual Mass for the Faithful Departed will be celebrated on Wednesday, August 12 at 7 p.m. across seven locations. All are welcome.

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Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross

Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross Mass Celebrations and Gatherings September 13 & 14. Click for more information.

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SSVP Bundle Up Weekend

SSVP Fall Bundle Up Weekend will take place on September 19th & 20th. Click for more information.

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Do you wish to become a Catholic?

If you are interested in becoming a Catholic, please click on the button for more information.

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Ways to Support Your Parish

Here are ways that we can contribute to our parish for ongoing costs to maintain our church.

How to support our Parish

Mass Intentions

Mass intentions for August 1st to August 31st

From the Pastor's Desk

Click to read Father Efren's message.

Know Your Faith Series

Come and join us as we follow Christ's life through the Gospel of St. John. Click for info.

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 news regarding sacramental preparation for First Reconciliation, First Communion and Confirmation.

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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...

Baptism, Wedding, Funeral and other inquiries

Please send us an email at holycrossto@archtoronto.org or call 416-421-5225 (press 0). ...

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Office Hours

Please note that beginning in August, the parish office will be open Tuesday to Friday from 9:00am...

ShareLife 50th Anniversary Celebration and Thanksgiving Mass

For 50 years, ShareLife has been a beautiful expression of your faith in action across the Archdiocese...

Catholic Charities Announces Expanded $700,000 Community Grants Program for 2026

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Toronto (CCAT) has officially expanded its Community Grants Program for 2026 to...

Events

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Pastoral Visits

If any parishioners are unable to attend Mass due to illness or...

Jan-15-2026 - Dec-31-2026

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Bulletin Break

Our parish bulletin will be published bi-weekly during August, and will...

Jun-20-2026 - Sep-05-2026

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Summer First Friday Adoration & Mass schedule

Summer First Friday Adoration & Mass There will be no First Friday...

Jun-20-2026 - Aug-31-2026

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Gospel Meditations

TWENTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME First Reading: Isaiah 56:1, 6...

Aug-15-2026 - Aug-22-2026

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Sanctuary Lamps

The Sanctuary Lamps for the week of August 18th to August 24th...

Aug-18-2026 - Aug-24-2026

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Summer Street Patrol

July 8 to September 2, 20266:30 pm to 9:30 p...

Jul-08-2026 - Sep-02-2026

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125th Anniversary of St. John the Evangelist, Caledon

St. John the Evangelist Parish in Caledon (16066 The Gore Rd.) is...

Aug-22-2026 - Aug-22-2026

16066 The Gore Rd., Caledon, ON., L7C3E6

ShareLife 50th Anniversary Mass

For 50 years, ShareLife has been a beautiful expression of faith in...

Aug-22-2026 - Aug-22-2026

St. Michael's Cathedral Basilica

Night Vigil

Every 4th Saturday of every month from 10:00 PM to 3...

Aug-22-2026 - Aug-23-2026

69 William Street Toronto, ON M9N 2G6

Trauma and Compassion During the High Holidays

AN ONLINE EVENT RECOMMENDED BY THE OFFICE FOR ECUMENICAL AND INTERFAITH RELATIONSDrawing...

Aug-24-2026 - Aug-24-2026

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Bringing History to Life Through Survivor Stories

AN ONLINE WEBINAR RECOMMENDED BY THE OFFICE FOR ECUMENICAL AND INTERFAITH RELATIONSSurvivor...

Aug-25-2026 - Aug-25-2026

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Finding Your Own Voice in Prayer

AN ONLINE EVENT RECOMMENDED BY THE OFFICE FOR ECUMENICAL AND INTERFAITH RELATIONSThis...

Aug-31-2026 - Aug-31-2026

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291 Cosburn Avenue
Toronto, ON
M4J 2M4

Office/Mailing Address
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

The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

In The Bible in a Year podcast, Fr. Mike Schmitz walks you through the entire Bible in 365 episodes, providing commentary, reflection, and prayer along the way. Unlike any other Bible podcast, Ascension’s Bible in a Year podcast follows a reading plan inspired by The Great Adventure Bible Timeline, a ground-breaking approach to understanding salvation history developed by renowned Catholic Bible scholar Jeff Cavins. For each period in the timeline, Jeff will join Fr. Mike for a special episode that will help you understand the context of each reading. With this podcast, you won’t just read the Bible in a year … you’ll finally understand how all the pieces of the Bible fit together to tell an amazing story that continues in your life today! Listen and… Read the ENTIRE Bible

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Donate to the Community

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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291 Cosburn Avenue, Toronto, ON M4J 2M4

t: 416.421.5225

holycrossto@archtoronto.org