St. Clement's Parish, Etobicoke
Parish Blog
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Worldwide Marriage EncounterDiscover the possibilities of a marriage lived as God intends it! Join us for a weekend: October 22-24, 2021 Virtual/Online Worldwide Marriage Encounter Experience Live your best life in love! Restore your loving communication with...Monday, August 23, 2021 -
Vaccination Ethics - A Catholic PerspectiveSome Catholics ask if Covid-19 vaccines are ethically acceptable. This message from the Office of Spiritual Affairs for the Archdiocese of Toronto speaks to their concerns and encourages full vaccination for all Catholics. "Unless there is a...Monday, August 23, 2021 -
Federal Election ResourcesFEDERAL ELECTION RESOURCES FROM A CATHOLIC PERSPECTIVE Federal Election Resources from a Catholic Perspective With a federal election scheduled for September 20, Catholics are encouraged to learn more about the parties and candidates seeking our vote. Catholic...Friday, August 20, 2021 -
Update on the Ongoing Journey to Healing and ReconciliationJuly 19, 2021 As Canadians reflect on how we can respond to the pain and suffering experienced by survivors of residential schools and their loved ones, the Archdiocese of Toronto is committed to being directly engaged in the ongoing...Monday, July 19, 2021 -
Why Stay in the Church?Several weeks ago after giving a lecture at a religious conference, the first question from the audience was this one: How can you continue to stay in a church that played such a pivotal part in setting up and maintaining...Thursday, July 15, 2021 -
Residential Schools - Information from the Archdiocese of TorontoJuly 9, 2021Dear friends of the Archdiocese of Toronto,Over the past several weeks, there has been a painful national conversation on the tragic history of residential schools in Canada. The role of the Catholic Church in the...Friday, July 09, 2021
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Camp Monica - Virtual Summer CampSt. Monica’s Parish Virtual Summer Camp Weekdays: Monday, July 12 to Friday, August 13 A VIRTUAL EVENT HOSTED BY ST. MONICA’S PARISH All youth, ages 4 to 12 years old, are invited to register...Tuesday, June 29, 2021 -
Kid's CornerA new Kid's Corner section has been added to our website in the Carousels section, just below our main Rotator headers at the top of the website. Currently, there are two links for parents to use with their...Tuesday, June 29, 2021 -
One Final NoteThe end of the school year is traditionally a time to take a break from normal routines. For me, that translates into closing down this personal blogsite. I began my weekly musings when the Covid Pandemic arrived on the scene...Wednesday, June 23, 2021 -
Remember Pandemic LessonsMore and more parishioners have now been fully vaccinated against the Corona Virus. And an even greater number have already received their first dose of vaccine. This is good news indeed. With full vaccination comes a new sense of hope...Thursday, June 17, 2021 -
Sharelife - The Beating Heart of ChristThe Covid-19 Pandemic has disrupted many things, including the 2021 ShareLife Appeal. With our churches shut down during the Lenten Season, we were unable to effectively communicate with parishioners or to follow our regular schedule of official collections. Revenues...Thursday, June 10, 2021 -
Corpus ChristiThe Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi) is normally a joyful celebration for Catholic Christians. It’s a time to reaffirm our belief that the bread and wine of the Eucharist are the...Wednesday, June 02, 2021 -
First Friday and the Heart of JesusFirst Friday is a day set aside for devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Friday, because that’s the day Jesus revealed his love for humanity on the arms of the cross. First Friday, because that’s...Wednesday, May 26, 2021 -
Like A House On FireThe descent of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost was a grand and glorious event. He came in wind and fire and shook the house where the disciples were gathered. Energized by the Spirit, they threw open the doors and rushed...Wednesday, May 19, 2021 -
Catholic Schools and the Rainbow FlagOn Thursday May 6th the Toronto Catholic District School Board voted in favour of proclaiming Pride Month every June. The Rainbow Flag will be raised at the Board Office and at all TCDSB schools. Board members and trustees justified this...Thursday, May 13, 2021 -
May - The Month of Our MotherWhen I was a grade school student we learned many hymns and songs to the Blessed Virgin Mary. She was number one on the Catholic Hit Parade. One of them went something like this .... May is the Month of our...Thursday, May 06, 2021 -
Keeping Up ConnectionsA wise person once said ... When it comes to getting ahead in life, it’s who you know, not what you know, that makes the biggest difference. In other words, personal connections are often more important than education, work...Thursday, April 29, 2021 -
Bread for the HungryThe Second Vatican Council taught that the Eucharist, the Sacrament of Christ’s Body and Blood, is the source and summit of Christian life. The Eucharist is the heart and center of our lives. It’s our identity...Friday, April 23, 2021 -
Stay ConnectedI am the vine, you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in them bears much fruit, because apart from me you can do nothing.(John 15:5). These gospel words remind us that our living connection with...Thursday, April 15, 2021 -
Sadness in my HeartThe ceremonies of Easter are a high point for Catholic Christians. Or at least they should be. But this year something wasn’t quite right. We sorely missed the presence of so many parishioners kept from Easter Mass by...Thursday, April 08, 2021
