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...
Join facilitator, Therese De Manche, for Sunday Readings Study. These sessions will take place on Saturdays beginning September 6th through December 6th right after the 9:00 a.m. Mass for an hour.
Deepen your understanding of the Sunday...
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...
FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT
First Reading:
Isaiah 2:1-5
Second Reading:
Romans 13:11-14
Gospel:
Matthew 24.37-44 - The Necessity for Watchfulness
Preparing Ourselves for ChristThis Sunday marks the beginning of the beautiful season...
Thank you to all the volunteers who assisted with the Sacramental registration last Saturday and to the parents who took part. Your time, effort, and cooperation made the process smooth and successful.
The Devotional Candles for the week of December 2nd to December 8th are
In Loving Memory of Michelina Ruscillo as requested by Vincenza Ruscillo & Family. “Your legacy of love and strength will continue to inspire us...
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...
We invite you and your whole family to join us for an evening of wonderful Advent and Christmas carols. One of Durham Region’s favourite holiday traditions, this year’s concert will feature 5 parish choirs, including the...
Join us for a Mother - Daughter Advent Retreat (high school and university aged daughters) Advent is the perfect time to spend some time with our daughters to learn about our faith, grow spiritually, meet like-minded mothers and daughters, while...
Join us for a day of renewal and healing!The retreat will include:- Praise & Worship that lifts the soul- Inspiring Talks by Fr. Terry McKenna to guide your spiritual journey1) Understanding mental health and how tomaintain it2) Talk about...
Day of Reflection & Prayer: "Where is God in my pain? How is God working in my grief?” Grieving a loved one can shake or give a new shape to our faith. At this gathering, you will have the...
The Youth and Parish Choirs of St. Isaac Jogues Parish, Pickering, invite you to an evening of Lessons and Carols. Use this time for contemplation and for preparing our hearts for the mystery of Christ's incarnation and His promised...
Tis the Season: Join us for an Advent Prayer Service!Let us know you are coming by getting your ticket below!Get your ticket and register here: https://bit.ly/Ignite_Advent_Prayer_Service Join other young adults from across the city...
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 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...
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 &...