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‘HopeLine’ for Palliative Care Support Now Open to Callers
Palliative care is a special kind of healthcare for individuals and families who are living with a life-limiting illness. The goal of palliative care is to provide comfort and dignity for persons living with the illness as well as...
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The Shepherds’ Trust Collection Weekend
This weekend (November 12/13) is the annual special collection for The Shepherds’ Trust.
The Shepherds’ Trust supports the needs of the retired diocesan clergy of the Archdiocese of Toronto who have served our family of faith &ndash...
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A Faithful Shepherd
In light of the annual Shepherds' Trust collection for retired priests taking place this weekend (Nov. 12/13), here's a look at how Fr. Vitaliano Papais continues to serve the community as a faithful shepherd.
Retirement is typically...
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Basilian Fathers Celebrate 200 Years of Service
A special Bicentennial Mass will be held at St. Basil’s Catholic Parish to commemorate the Congregation of St. Basil’s 200 years of service.
Banners depicting the Congregation’s storied history will be on display in...
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ShareLife year-end gift will double in value!
Your helping hand is the answer
NEW: Your year-end gift will double in value! From now until the end of 2022, all contributions to our parish’s ShareLife campaign will be matched by an anonymous donor up to...
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Mother Teresa: No Greater Love
To mark the 25th anniversary of Mother Teresa’s death, the Knights of Columbus produced the film Mother Teresa: No Greater Love – a tribute to this spiritual icon. Below, Director and Writer David Naglieri weighs in on the...
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Canadian Bishops Issue Pastoral Letter to Young People
The Most Rev. Raymond Poisson, President of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB), has issued a Pastoral Letter to Young People. The Pastoral Letter is dated October 12 in honour of the anniversary of the death of Blessed Carlo...
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Are you able to host a Ukrainian family?
When hearing reports of the war in Ukraine, and the millions of Ukrainians that have been forced to flee their homeland, many have asked what they can do to help. Over 80,000 Ukrainians have already arrived to Canada through...
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Happy Thanksgiving 2022
Let us give thanks to God our Father for all His gifts He bestowed upon us this year. One of the joys of being a Christian is that we know whom to thank for our many blessings. Let...
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Humanitarian Relief for Pakistan Floods
Devastating floods in Pakistan have displaced hundreds of thousands, at one point leaving a third of the country inundated with water. More than 1,500 people have died following record rainfall with 33 million throughout the country affected by this...
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Celebrating 50 years of the Diaconate
September 30 marks the 50th anniversary of the Permanent Diaconate in the Archdiocese of Toronto. Deacon Steve Pitre, Coordinator of Diaconal Ministry, reflects on this special milestone.
1. What celebrations are planned to commemorate this milestone anniversary?
We will...
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National Day for Truth and Reconciliation – September 30
This year’s National Day for Truth and Reconciliation will take place on Friday, September 30. Cardinal Collins will preside at the 7:30 a.m. Mass from St. Michael’s Cathedral Basilica with participation from Indigenous members...
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PILGRIMAGE TO HOLYLAND & JORDAN
Under the Leadership of Father Gijo, our parish is organizing a customized Spiritual and Religious Tour of the HolyLand and Jordan from February 26 to March 9, 2023, total of 12 days. As parishioners of St. Martin of Tours this...
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Exploring Faith Through the Great Outdoors
The Federation of North American Explorers (FNE) is a Catholic youth movement in the scouting tradition. FNE is formally recognized by the Holy See as a Catholic lay movement. Founder Paul Ritchie shares an overview below.
1. What is the...
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Knights of Columbus Parish BBQ
The Knights of Columbus is hosting a Parish BBQ on September 25th, 2022 in the Carmel Hall from 1pm to 3pm.
Tickets will be on sale after all weekend masses September 18/19 and September 24/25. Cost of tickets...
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Updating St. Martin of Tours Member Registrations
FROM OUR PARISH OFFICE
Updating St. Martin of Tours Member Registrations
Please help us update and keep our database current. During the next several weeks we will be getting Donation Boxes ready for distribution in November. With the extensive task...
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