Celebrating the Feast of Christ the King – Nov. 24
This Solemnity proclaims Jesus Christ as the King of the Universe.
Pope Francis reminds us: “On this feast day, we rejoice together in the reign of Christ the King over the whole world. He is the one who removes all that hinders reconciliation, justice and peace. We are reminded that true royalty does not consist in a show of power, but in the humility of service; not in the oppression of the weak, but in the ability to protect them and to lead them to life in abundance (cf. Jn 10:10).
In the cold and secular world around us it often appears to be December 25th already! But in our Church, we Catholics try to slow down, we take our time ant try to truly get ready for December 25th. We celebrate that it’s Advent. This is a very meaningful time in our liturgical calendar- embrace every week and prepare for the coming of the Prince of Peace.
ALPHA @ St. MICHAEL’s CHURCH HALL – March 12, 2025
ALPHA starts again in the Spring! It’s FREE and open to anyone interested.
Our Spring session begins on Wednesday, March 12th @ 6:30 pm in our HALL. Reach out! Invite a friend, neighbour, or colleague!
“After watching the video’s over the week’s, I was shocked at the idea that I could grow into having a personal relationship with Jesus.”
(ALPHA Participant)
Jubilee Year 2025 – IT’s JUST AROUND THE CORNER
What Is a Jubilee Year?
A Jubilee Year is traditionally proclaimed by the Universal Church every 25 years. It is a particular year set aside to encourage the faithful to embark on pilgrimages, to repent of their sins and forgive the sins of others, and to renew a focus on the spiritual life.
The 2025 Jubilee year is an extraordinary opportunity to recognize each other as “Pilgrims of Hope”.
As His Holiness Pope Francis so beautifully expressed it: “We must fan the flame of hope that has been given us,and help everyone to gain new strength and certainty by looking to the future with an open spirit, a trusting heart and far-sighted vision.”
The Jubilee begins on December 24, 2024, with the official Opening of the Holy Door of Saint Peter’s Basilica, and runs to January 6, 2026, the Feast Day of Epiphany, with the Closing of the Holy Door.
We want to give a “Core Value shoutout” to all Ministry volunteers and Leads who have worked so hard over the last many months to support our Weekday and Weekend Mass Experiences.
As you can appreciate, it can be challenging to have enough volunteers to complete this service. Your cooperation and dedication to your Ministries is unwavering and so very much appreciated.
ALSO – To all parishioners, THANK YOU for your active participation; for coming to Mass, and for your support. May God continue to bless each of you and your families.
25 November
FEAST DAY of Our Diocese
Saint Catherine’s Day, also called the Feast of Saint Catherine is Nov. 25th. It commemorates the martyrdom of Saint Catherine of Alexandria, one of the Fourteen Holy Helpers.
Saint Catherine is the patroness of students, teachers, librarians and lawyers.
Attached, find the Diocese of St. Catharine’s Synod 2021-23 Consultation Summary Report. We encourage you to read it prayerfully, and share it widely; the Reporting subcommittee hopes that you hear your own voice echoed within its pages.
The Diocesan Planning Committee wishes to extend its appreciation and thanks to the Synod listening session facilitators, to pastors and parish staff, and everyone who participated, whether in person or through the online survey. The tasks of reviewing the survey data and comments, reading the session notes, and then synthesizing and coding the qualitative data into this report was both challenging and humbling.
The synodal path that we have stepped onto is alive with hope! This experience of listening, of discussing, of taking time with the Holy Spirit must see its completion with pastoral planning and action that respond to the tensions and themes the report has identified.
Serving You...
In these times when you may feel afraid, unsure, alone and bewildered, we are thinking of you. The Parish has put together some ways you can reach out to us online for help, prayer and spiritual guidance or if you would like to offer help.
Remember, we are never alone with Jesus in our presence. There are a number of ways we, the congregation, can serve you and help you find comfort while still abiding by the social distancing practices. Please contact us today and may we all remain safe.
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CONNECT GROUP INVITATION
St. Michael’s invites and encourages everyone, especially those who have participated in an ALPHA, to join a Connect Group. This is a regular gathering led by parishioners and supported by the parish. It’s a place where all are welcome, will be known, loved and nurtured. In small groups people connect, pray and grow in faith together.
Contact us
If you do not hear back from us within 24 hours, please call Ann at (905) 871-0692
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Giving Back
The congregation at St. Michael’s is one that loves giving back to support not only our community but those around the globe. Please take a look at some of our programs on our Give page.
