St. Martin of Tours Parish, Mississauga
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Lent – An openness to GodCreate in me a clean heart, O God, and put a new and right spirit within me. (Psalm 51.10) “What are you giving up for Lent?” Long ago on the playground of my Catholic elementary school, that...Posted: Feb-23-2023 -
LIFT JESUS HIGHER RALLYDate: Saturday, March 4, 2023 Time: 9 am to 5:30 pm Location: Metro Toronto Convention Centre 255 Front St W, Toronto Adult Event: Constitution Hall Youth Event: John W.H. Bassett Theatre Mass Celebrant: Cardinal Thomas Collins...Posted: Jan-26-2023 -
A Note from the Parish Office...2023 Offertory Envelopes have been available for some time now. Please do not use any previous year’s envelopes. There are still envelopes boxes which have not been picked up yet. Please pick them up as soon as...Posted: Jan-12-2023 -
Making Christ Manifest to all the WorldThis Sunday we celebrate the feast of the Epiphany of the Lord. The word epiphany comes from the Greek epiphainen, a verb that means “to manifest’ or ‘to make known.” This is what God did in...Posted: Jan-05-2023 -
SOLEMNITY OF MARY, THE HOLY MOTHER OF GODThe Octave of Christmas falls on New Year’s Day. Given the fact that the pagans used to celebrate this day through dissolute activities and superstition, the ancient Church helped believers begin the new year with a “new...Posted: Dec-31-2022 -
The Nativity of the LordRecently I read a brief description of some of the favourite symbols of Christmas. The crib was described as an image of heaven. It radiates peace, love, fulfillment, the lack of tears. The baby is always “sleeping in heavenly...Posted: Dec-22-2022
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Extending you all a very Merry and Blessed ChristmasMay the Christmas GIFTS remind us of God’s greatest gift, His only Son. May the Christmas CANDLES remind us of Him who is the “Light of the World.” May the Christmas TREES remind us of another...Posted: Dec-14-2022 -
Rejoicing amidst the Darkness“Rejoice in the Lord always; again I say, rejoice. Indeed, the Lord is near.” These are the words proclaimed in the entrance antiphon of Mass for Gaudete Sunday this week. It urges us to constantly rejoice in the...Posted: Dec-07-2022 -
Advent is…a wreath of evergreens and light!The Advent wreath is a prominent symbol of the Advent season and is used in our churches and our homes as a way to prayerfully count the four weeks of the liturgical season. It consists of a wreath made of...Posted: Nov-30-2022 -
Preparing Ourselves for ChristThis Sunday marks the beginning of the beautiful season of Advent, a time to deepen our relationship with Christ. In the Gospel, Jesus exhorts us to “keep awake therefore, for you do not know on what day your Lord...Posted: Nov-22-2022 -
Feast of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the UniverseThe story of the crucifixion, proclaimed on the Feast of Christ the King, reminds us that the Reign of Jesus isn’t a reign of glory and power, but of service, love, and complete self-giving in order...Posted: Nov-16-2022 -
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...Posted: Nov-02-2022 -
Happy Thanksgiving 2022Let 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...Posted: Oct-05-2022 -
PILGRIMAGE TO HOLYLAND & JORDANUnder 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...Posted: Sep-23-2022 -
Knights of Columbus Parish BBQThe 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...Posted: Sep-15-2022 -
Updating St. Martin of Tours Member RegistrationsFROM 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...Posted: Sep-09-2022 -
Bundle up Sunday - September 10th & 11thThe Society of Saint Vincent de Paul is collecting footwear, bedding, drapery/towels and clothing; all seasons (men, women and children) and new or nearly new toys to be given to those in need or to be sold to help...Posted: Aug-25-2022 -
CARMELITE MISSIONS 2022Next weekend, July 16th & 17th a second collection will be taken for the missionary work done by Carmelite Fathers in many parts of the underdeveloped world. Your generosity will allow them to feed the hungry, attend...Posted: Jul-08-2022 -
Body and Blood of Christ Corpus ChristiThink for a moment what it means that blood is in us to give. Whether donating to the blood bank, working for a worthy cause or giving birth, are we not really talking about more than blood cells, platelets and...Posted: Jun-15-2022 -
The Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity“Today is the Sunday of the Most Holy Trinity. The light of Eastertide and of Pentecost renews in us every year the joy and amazement of faith: let us recognize that God is not something vague, our God is...Posted: Jun-10-2022
