Holy Communion
Parents/Guardians of children in grade 2 and above who wish to receive the sacrament in the Spring of 2027 are invited to register for sacramental preparation on our parish website: www.saintcecilia.ca.
Registration opens: Thursday October 1, 2026.
Registration deadline: Thursday, November 19, 2026.
First Meeting: Sunday, November 22, 2026, at 12 p.m.
Classes will be offered on Wednesday and Thursday evenings from 6 pm - 7 pm. Please indicate your preference when registering. Please see the website or bulletin board for details.
Confirmation
Parishioners with children in grades 7 or 8 who wish to celebrate Confirmation in the Spring of 2026 are invited to register for sacramental preparation on our parish website: www.saintcecilia.ca
Registration opens: Thursday, October 1, 2026.
Registration Deadline: Thursday, December 3, 2026
First Meeting: Tuesday, January 12, 2026, at 7 p.m.
Classes will be held on Tuesdays from 7 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Please see the website for programme details.
ALTAR SERVERS
Girls and boys in grade 3 and above are warmly invited to serve their parish as altar servers. Training will be provided. Please speak to Fr. Joseph or Fr. Peter or contact the parish office if you are interested in becoming closer to Jesus by serving on the altar. Registration forms are available from an usher after Mass.
THE 112TH WORLD DAY OF MIGRANTS AND REFUGEES
September 27, 2026
With a focus on minors on the move, Pope Leo XIV has chosen “Even Just One of These Children” as the theme for the 112th World Day of Migrants and Refugees. The theme, drawn from Matthew 18:5, draws our attention to the minors directly involved in the experience of migration and flight, to the care owed to them, and to the Lord’s promise that “whoever receives one such child in my name receives me”. To read the Holy Father’s full message, visit: www.vatican.va
NATIONAL DAY FOR TRUTH AND RECONCILIATION and INDIGENOUS HEALING & RECONCILIATION FUND
NATIONAL DAY FOR TRUTH AND RECONCILIATION
September 30, 2026
INDIGENOUS HEALING & RECONCILIATION FUND
Special Collection – Oct 3/4, 2026
Answering the call of the late Pope Francis, the Catholic Church throughout Canada has made a significant commitment to walking together with Indigenous Peoples as part of our ongoing journey of healing and reconciliation. This included the historic visit of Pope Francis to Canada in 2022(opens in new tab), an apology(opens in new tab) from the Bishops of Canada for the pain and suffering experienced at residential schools by many Indigenous families, as well as financial support to help further the ongoing healing and reconciliation journey.
On September 30, 2026, the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Cardinal Frank Leo, Metropolitan Archbishop of Toronto, has asked all Catholic churches in the archdiocese to offer a Mass for the intention of healing and reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples. On the weekend of October 3/4, 2026, Catholics will have the opportunity to participate in our annual collection to support the Indigenous Healing & Reconciliation Fund(opens in new tab). To date, the Archdiocese of Toronto has allocated $4.5 million to projects that are supporting culture and language revitalization, education, community building and support for Indigenous families who have been affected by suicide, violence or abuse.
Our overall efforts are part of a national initiative to provide $30 million to support ongoing healing and reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples of This Land. More than $25 million has been raised nationally thus far. Additional information is available through the archdiocesan website: www.archtoronto.org/healingandreconciliation(opens in new tab).
ST. PIUS X CHURCH 75th Anniversary Mass
Sunday, October 4, 2026, at 11 a.m.
2305 Bloor St., West
Main Celebrant: Frank Cardinal Leo
INFO: 767 1859
All are welcome to celebrate this milestone. Reception to follow.
CHRISTMAS CAFÉ MARKET
Sunday, November 29, 2026
If you are an artist or craftsperson, there are vendor tables available for our curated marketplace. Please contact Sean McNulty smcn@yorku.ca to request an application .
LIFECHAIN
Sunday, October 4, 2026, 2-3 p.m.
Keele & Bloor West Intersection
Life Chain is a non-confrontational, peaceful, and silent witness. It is a simple but powerful reminder to our fellow citizens of the sanctity of human life and our duty to defend the weakest members of our society.
SHARELIFE – 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time
You may give to the parish campaign anytime - at the parish using a ShareLife envelope, or at: sharelife.org/donate
Our parish goal this year is: $78,500.00. So far, we have raised: $45,987.45
Scripture Readings for
4 Ocotber 2026
27th Sunday in Ordinary Time
First Reading: Ezekiel 18 : 25 - 28
Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 25
Second Reading: Philippians 2 : 1 -11
Gospel: Matthew 21 : 28 - 32
OFFERTORY
| Weekly, 20 Sept. 2026 Restoration ShareLife Humanitarian, Nepal/Colombia |
$ 1,490.00 $ 725.00 $ 100.00 $ 280.00 |
Thank you for your generosity!
MASS INTENTIONS OF THE WEEK
Mon. Sept 28 - Sun. Oct 4, 2026
Wednesday 9:05 a.m.
Arthur Lennon Jr. (RIP)
Req. by Ann Clough
Thursday 9:05 a.m.
Hector Balthazar (RIP)
Req. by France McKee
Friday 9:05 a.m.
Maggie Cross (INT)
Req. by Colleen Murphy and family
Saturday 7:00 p.m.
Manuel Umbelina and Jardelina Melo (RIP)
Req. by Their Children
Sunday 9:00 a.m.
Healing & Reconciliation
with Indigenous Peoples (INT)
Sunday 11:00 a.m.
Epefanio Vallecer (RIP)
Req. by Eden Libatong
PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SICK
Please notify the office of any changes to the list
Hang Sam Lee, Richard Mijares, Connie Tari-Kornhauser, Stuart Robson, Rosa Maria Santos, Bianca Auriemma, Rosie Po, Frank Ferreira, Antonina Koziara, Julia Collins, Mary Ann Cuschieri, Sebastian Caravalho, Anne Tran Fazzalari, Gabriel Sebastian Romano, Robert Freimuts, Giuseppe R.,Mikayla Haswell,Victoria Cooper, Anna Solims, Lorenza Varga, Steven McKinney, Krysten Telfer, Edward Spiteri, Maria Ruccolo, Winifred Ismail, Mimi Ashton, Ann Baby, Marta DiGregorio, Rosa Loschiavo, Anne Marie Skewes, Blossom Reid, Sophia Oppel, Gwen Chabane, Biruta Niedra, Pat Bruce, Eugene Majchrzak, Larry Umbelina, and Joseph Rabasca, Liz Bruce, Monica Tobin, and Maggie Cross.
CHANGE OF ADDRESS?
If you moved this year, please inform the office of your new address. Thank you.