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.
THE BAPTISM OF THE LORD
First Reading:
Isaiah 42:1-4, 6-7
Second Reading:
Acts 10:34-38
Gospel:
Matthew 3.13-17 - The Baptism of Jesus
Baptized into StewardshipThis Sunday we celebrate the...
The Devotional Candles for the week of January 13th to January 19th are
In Thanksgiving – Sandy Mouessaty & Family as requested by the Mouessaty Family. “Your kindness, warmth, and generosity have touched our hearts.”
and
For...
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.
We invite you to come and join us at Divine Retreat Centre Toronto for our third Saturday service special Prayer Service for the Sick & Suffering for cancer patients/survivors and the terminally ill from 10:30 a.m. to...
We warmly invite young adults aged 20 and above to join “RISE” at Divine Retreat Centre on January 17, 2025, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Life today pulls young hearts in many directions...
AN IN-PERSON EVENT SPONSORED 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...
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...
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...
Women Ignatian Retreat: We feel the desire to follow the Lord, to be his disciple. But we may not know how. The way of knowing, loving and serving is based on a prayer of St. Ignatius of Loyola...
Portuguese Day of Prayer in Brampton, presented by the Portuguese Catholic Charismatic Renewal of Toronto.Join us as we begin the New Year with a Day of Prayer; Holy Mass, Adoration, Praise & Worship and inspirational talks. Entrance is free...
Musical Theatre! Join Our Lady Seat of Wisdom College this February 6, 7 (at 7:30 pm) and February 8 (at 1 p.m) 2026 at the Madawaska Valley District School in Barry's Bay, Ont., for our musical performance...
Women Ignatian Retreat: The Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius reveal, in and for a new time, a vibrant ecological dimension. In particular, the Exercises invite us to deepen our contemplative experience of Creation revealing God the loving Creator, the historical...