We would like to inform you that our pastor, Fr. Fred, will be on holiday starting January 6 to February 6—a much‑needed rest, especially now that he is overseeing two parishes. During his absence, Fr. Nabine Djore...
Please contact the parish office if you have moved or changed your phone number or email address. Having your updated information helps ensure that you receive your official receipt for income tax purposes.
If any parishioners are unable to attend Mass due to illness or are homebound and would like to receive Holy Communion, please contact the parish office at 416‑421‑5225 or email holycrossto@archtoronto.org.
SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
First Reading:
Isaiah 49:3, 5-6
Second Reading:
1 Corinthians 1:1-3
Gospel:
John 1:29-34
Playing our Part in the ChurchEven in today’s short Gospel passage...
The Catholic Women’s League hosting a Sunday Pancake Brunch on February 15 (Sunday) from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. We’d love for you to join us. Details to follow.
Report to the Faithful - Holy Cross Parish - for the Period of October 01, 2025 - January 01, 2026
Quarterly Report (October–December)
Oct
Nov
Dec
Offertory (Building funds/candles)
13,791.50
11,723.50
23,500.95
Christmas...
We are pleased to inform you that the 2025 tax receipts are currently being processed. They will be mailed before the end of the month. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who supported and participated in our...
special thank you to our parishioners who, anonymously in one way or another, have helped in the reconstruction of Canadian Martyrs—whether through financial support, labour, or material donations.
A heartfelt acknowledgment to Maria Santelices, who generously donated...
The Devotional Candles for the week of January 20th to January 26th are
In Loving Memory of Ildiko Andrea Maria Vargha as requested by Karin Doumouras. "Though your time with us was far too brief, the light you brought...
Join us on the evening of January 22 if you want to grow in holiness with a community of faithful young adults. We will be meeting together for a night of creativity, art, andrelaxation. Following 7 PM Mass, we will...
EVANGELIZATION. PRAISE. WORSHIP. Cultivating a faith that's alive. Nothing new here, just an essential reminder to keep showing up and let the Holy Spirit do the heavy lifting. There is no life-hack for faith. There's just...
This event starts January 22 and ends on March 26.
The 10 week series “Catholicism” developed by Bishop Robert Barron is coming to St. Gertrude’s in January. Each weekly DVD explains in a thoughtful, visually...
Join Ignite for Dinner and a Movie!Ignite! Young Adult Ministry (age 18-39)Date: Friday, January 23, 2026Time: 6:30 to 10 p.m.Location: 131 McCaul StCost: $10Register and Pay Here: https://bit.ly/Ignite_DinnerandMovieJan2026
Men Ignatian Retreat: As people of faith, we journey together as pilgrims—rooted in God’s faithfulness, strengthened by hope, and called to witness in love. This year’s theme, “Pilgrims of Hope: Guided by the Past, Inspired by the...
Join us for Baraga Day in Ontario on Sunday, January 25, 2026 for our regular Sunday English Mass at 10 a.m. at Our Lady of Miraculous Medal Church, 739 Browns Line, Toronto. Following in the hall, a light...
You are warmly invited to come and venerate the relics of St. Carlo Acutis and St. Pier Giorgio Frassati. Come and experience a powerful encounter with two young saints. Be inspired by their deep love for the Eucharist and ask...
Day of Reflection for Men/Women: We will reflect and pray on the different movements and parts of the Eucharistic celebration. Gathering of God’s People. Listening to God’s Word. Thanksgiving for God’s deeds in...
AN IN-PERSON EVENT SPONSORED BY THE OFFICE FOR ECUMENICAL AND INTERFAITH RELATIONSThe Archdiocese of Toronto is a founding member of the Christian Jewish Dialogue of Toronto (CJDT) now in its 50th year. Since 1945, January 27 has been designated...
The CANADIAN THEOLOGICAL FORUM invites PRIESTS & SEMINARIANS to a conference:
"HOW WELL HAVE WE APPLIED SACROSANCTUM CONCILIUM? THE LITURGICAL FORMATION OF GOD'S PEOPLE TODAY" to be given by Fr. Michael McGourty, Doctor in Sacred Liturgy, author of Sent...
AN ONLINE EVENT RECOMMENDED BY THE OFFICE FOR ECUMENICAL AND INTERFAITH RELATIONSThe Institute for Islamic Christian and Jewish Studies (ICJS) is an independent, non-profit organization dedicated to fostering interreligious dialogue and understanding. Join ICJS for this lunch and learn...