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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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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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Father's Installation Mass
We invite all parishioners, families, and friends to celebrate the Installation of Fr. Efren as our pastor on Sunday, October 18, at 11:00 a.m.
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Becoming Catholic (RCIA)
Do you wish to become a Catholic?
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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
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Mass Intentions
Mass intentions for August 1st to August 31st
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From the Pastor's Desk
Click to read Father Efren's message for the week of August 23rd.
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We Need Your Help!
We invite parishioners to share food items for our potluck celebration on September 13th, the eve of our Church's 98th Anniversary.
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Know Your Faith Series
Come and join us as we follow Christ's life through the Gospel of St. John. Click for info.
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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 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...
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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
Tuesday to Friday from 9:00am-12:00nn and 1:00pm-5:00pm. We kindly ask parishioners to...
Statement from the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops - Spiritual Reflections in Military Settings
The Most Rev. Scott McCaig, C.C., Bishop of the Military Ordinariate of Canada, has released a statement...
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St. Dominic 70th Anniversary Mass
St. Dominic Parish Celebrates 70 Years of Faith, Service and Community
On Sunday, Aug. 16, His Eminence Frank Cardinal Leo celebrated the Festal Mass of St. Dominic, patron saint...
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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Sanctuary Lamps

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

Aug-18-2026 - Aug-24-2026
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Ministry Coordinators Meeting

All Ministry Coordinators are reminded of the meeting with our Pastor, Fr...

Aug-21-2026 - Aug-28-2026
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First Friday Adoration & Mass

We will resume our First Friday Adoration on Friday, September 4. The...

Aug-22-2026 - Sep-05-2026
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Meditation on God's Word

TWENTY-FIRST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME First Reading:  Isaiah 22:19...

Aug-22-2026 - Aug-29-2026
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Street Patrol
Summer Street Patrol

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

Jul-08-2026 - Sep-02-2026
St. Patrick's Parish 131 McCaul Street
Comforting Hands
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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Season of Creation: Living Water

AN EVENT PROMOTED BY THE OFFICE FOR ECUMENICAL AND INTERFAITH RELATIONS September...

Sep-01-2026 - Oct-04-2026
In-Person
Prayer Service | Divine Retreat Centre
Children & Teens Prayer Service

Dear Parents, We invite all children for our Children and Teens prayer...

Sep-05-2026 - Sep-05-2026
69 William Street Toronto, ON M9N 2G6
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291 Cosburn Avenue
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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Lectors
The Lector serves the liturgical assembly by proclaiming Sacred Scripture during the Liturgy of the Word. The competent exercise of this role enables the Church to hear the Word of God more clearly and receive it more readily. Leads the Prayer of the Faithful in the absence of the deacon.
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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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