A baptism

Celebration of the Baptism of our newest member today, followed by spirit filled song and dance.

Vacation Bible Camp Returns

We;re now in our fourth year in running a camp the week before school begins.  This year's dates are August 27-31 and highlights Babylon, Daniel's Courage in Captivity.  This popular program features mornings of stories, crafts, dram and games and afternoons visits to museums, parks and other exciting places.  You can register your children online here or contact the parish office,

Students Complete Placements

Michael and James , with fellow theological student and parishioner Martha Riddell.

We have been fortunate to have two theological students join us from January to April. Both are studying at Trinity College in the University of Toronto and parish placements give them hands on experience of parish life.  We said goodbye to Michael Perry in this role on April 8,  Michael has focused on Children and Youth Work and we soon welcome him back in this capacity as as a pastoral associate until Labour Day. James Leatch has assisted with the liturgies of the parish.  We thank them both for their contributions.

Hail and Farewell

Three masses this morning had a common element - saying thank you and farewell to Mother Jennifer Schick as she completes four and a quarter years of outstanding ministry at SMM and becomes priest in charge of St. Bede's in the east end of metro Toronto.  We have valued her time with us and been inspired by the wide range of programs that she has initiated and fostered.  Gifts and tributes, thanks and cakes were all part of an eventful morning.  Thanks to Jennifer and Shane, Nolan, AJ and Emily Grace.  We have all been enriched by your presence.

Joyful Easter Day

Releasing the  Alleluias buried at the beginning of Lent at 9:30 followed by Procession to the Easter Garden, celebrations of the Eucharist - with more processions and glorious music at 11:00 Easter Morning was a truly joyous one.

Easter Vigil

We celebrated the resurrection with a moving Easter Vigil - lighting the new fire and the pascal candle, passing the light to the attending congregation, hearing the ancient stories in a darkened church, praying for the world and invoking the prayers of the saints. Preceded by the singing of the singing of Sicut Servus, the font was blessed and we repeated our baptismal vows. Then came the celebration of the first mass of Easter, with earth shattering organ and the ringing of bells, the removal of veils from the statues - and a subsequent resurrection party downstairs.