Know someone who can’t come to Mass due to illness or infirmity? Our Communion Team takes the Blessed Sacrament to those who are homebound, in the hospital and seniors’ homes. Please call the parish office for details...
2026 OFFERTORY ENVELOPES
We are preparing the 2026 Sunday envelopes. A printed list is at the church entrance: Check your name if you wish to continue receiving envelopes. Put an X if you do not. You may also email holycrossto...
Despite the challenging weather, our Food Bazaar and Vintage Hunting event was a wonderful success. Thank you to everyone who contributed with generosity, time, and joyful participation. We are deeply grateful for the support that continues to strengthen our parish...
SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT
First Reading:
Isaiah 11:1-10
Second Reading:
Romans 15:4-9
Gospel:
Matthew 3.1-12 – The Proclamation of John the Baptist
A Stewardship ExaminationAs Christmas carols take over...
CWL memberships are now due. Kindly place your payment in the collection marked CWL or give it directly to Ms. Claudette Wilson. Thank you for your continued support and commitment.
The Devotional Candles for the week of December 9th to December 16th are
In Loving Memory of Raffaele Ruscillo as requested by Vincenza Ruscillo & Family. “Today we remember Raffaele, a soul full of grace and compassion.”
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St. Anthony of Padua Parish invites you to Simbang Gabi - a devotional novena of Dawn Masses on the nine days before Christmas.Come join us for a spiritual preparation for Christmas. Let us come together in faith, prayer and community...
AN IN-PERSON EVENT RECOMMENDED BY THE OFFICE FOR ECUMENICAL AND INTERFAITH RELATIONSThe service of Lessons and Carols recounts the story of humanity's fall, the promiseof the Messiah, and the birth of Christ through nine short Bible readings from...
AN IN-PERSON EVENT RECOMMENDED BY THE OFFICE FOR ECUMENICAL AND INTERFAITH RELATIONSTheme: “There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to the one hope of your calling” (Ephesians 4:4) The Week of...
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...
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. Join us as we commemorate and honour the victims, survivors, and liberators of...
Men & Women Ignatian Retreat: Fr. John O'Brien will lead this retreat on the theme of Holy Week, exploring in particular the road from acclamation to condemnation, and the ways in which the passion, death and resurrection of Jesus animate...
A silent Easter Triduum Retreat for men & women: These days of retreat provide silence and solitude for entering more deeply into the mystery of Jesus’ passion, death and resurrection. This SILENT retreat begins on Thursday evening and runs...
Men & Women Ignatian Retreat: “A Jesuit Guide to the Stars” explores the deep connection between Ignatian spirituality and the cosmos. Br. Guy Consolmagno, SJ, Vatican astronomer and storyteller of the heavens, will lead a journey through the...
Marriage Prep Course at St. Leo the Great Catholic Church, 130 Watford Street, Brooklin, Ontario will be taking place at our parish in the evenings from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on April 30, May 1 &...