Christmas Novena: DECEMBER 21 The mercy of God in coming from heaven to save us by his death. Saint Paul says the goodness and loving kindness of God our Saviour appeared (Titus 3:4). It was then, when the Son of God made man appeared on earth, that we saw how great the goodness of God […]
Christmas Novena: DECEMBER 22 The journey of the Infant Jesus to Egypt. The Son of God came from heaven to save humanity. But no sooner was he born, than they began to persecute him, even unto death. Herod, afraid that this Infant would take away his kingdom, tried to put the child to death. So […]
Christmas Novena: DECEMBER 23 The sojourn of the Infant Jesus in Egypt and Nazareth. Our blessed Redeemer spent his infancy in Egypt, living there for seven years in poverty and contempt. Joseph and Mary were unknown there, with neither relatives nor friends. And they could scarcely earn enough to get by through the labour of […]
Christmas Novena - DECEMBER 24 The birth of the Infant Jesus in the cave of Bethlehem. Since the Roman emperor’s edict said that everyone was to enrol in his own country, Joseph and his wife, Mary, departed for Bethlehem. The trip took four days, traveling over mountainous roads in the cold of winter wind and […]
Bible & Beer: “EPIPHANY: To See or Not to See… That is the Question!” Ignite! Young Adult Ministry (age 18-39) Tuesday January 3 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm St. Patrick's Church, 137 McCaul Street (Enter through front Church doors) The Feast of the Epiphany is a time to celebrate, rejoice, and to see. We […]
Winter Street Patrol is a program of St. Patrick's Parish and Ignite Young Adult Ministry where groups walk the streets of downtown Toronto delivering lunch bags, hot beverages, clothing, hot soup, and hygiene supplies and company to our brothers and sisters who are living on the streets, and/or experiencing life challenges from day to day. […]
Thursday January 12, 2023 7 pm – 9 pm Eastern ONLY We have all heard (and maybe even said) before: “we only see families for sacraments,” and “we have lost them after grade eight.” Often these comments are the experiences of frustrated ministry leaders and volunteers, disengaged families, and in some cases – burn out. What […]
Mix It Up! Mass and Games! Saturday January 21, 2022 St. Patrick’s Church, 137 McCaul Street 5 pm – 9 pm Mass 5 pm in the Church Games Night with food 6 pm – 9 pm Come and meet other young adults in the parish and in the area for Mass followed by some good […]
Winter Street Patrol is a program of St. Patrick's Parish and Ignite Young Adult Ministry where groups walk the streets of downtown Toronto delivering lunch bags, hot beverages, clothing, hot soup, and hygiene supplies and company to our brothers and sisters who are living on the streets, and/or experiencing life challenges from day to day. […]
Thursday January 26, 2023 7 pm – 9 pm Eastern or 7 pm – 9 pm Mountain Evangelization is about being enlivened with joy of the Gospel, and then compelled to share the Good News. Through evangelization, young people are called into a personal and life-changing encounter with Jesus Christ in and through the Church. Catechesis allows young […]
