St. Clement's Parish, Etobicoke
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2021 Easter BlessingsThe Lord has risen. Alleluia! He has risen indeed. Alleluia! This traditional Easter greeting breaks through the dark clouds of the Corona Pandemic. It reminds us that God is in charge. Through his Son, Jesus Christ, he brings life out...Friday, April 02, 2021 -
Sic Transit Gloria Mundi -A Palm Sunday ReflectionNormally, Palm Sunday Mass begins with the Commemoration of the Lord’s Entrance into Jerusalem. Palm branches are blessed, and then we join in a joyful procession around the church singing ... Hosanna to the Son of David. Blessed is...Thursday, March 25, 2021 -
The Great Cover UpTraditionally the fifth Sunday of Lent marked the beginning of Passiontide. From that point forward the Church watched and waited as the forces of evil pressed in on Jesus. The cross loomed on the horizon as Jesus resolutely set his...Thursday, March 18, 2021 -
Is There a "Back to Normal"People often ask me "When will we get back the normal again"? They look forward to a regular Mass schedule on Sundays and weekdays, with no restrictions on numbers and no reservations needed. They want the parish office...Friday, March 12, 2021 -
Walk the WayPraying the Stations of the Cross is a time-honoured tradition during the Season of Lent. We unite our hearts to the heart of Jesus, and with him, we walk the path that leads to Calvary and his sacrificial death...Friday, March 05, 2021 -
Big Changes for Us AllThe coronavirus pandemic has changed the way we do many things - from how we shop to how we work and go to school. Even the way we worship God has changed. All part of an effort to keep people safe...Sunday, February 28, 2021 -
Friday - A Day Set ApartSunday is the Lord's Day. The Christian Sabbath. But down through the ages, Catholics in particular, and Christians is general, have always attached a special meaning to Friday. Friday of course, is the day of Christ's...Thursday, February 18, 2021 -
Pandemic LentAsh Wednesday (February 17th) marks the beginning of Lent. Sprinkled with ashes (touch free this year!), the Church enters into 40 days of penance and prayer. In Christ, we confront the reality of sin and evil, in our personal lives...Friday, February 12, 2021 -
The Word of God & Sunday MassAs Catholics, we are often accused of ignoring the Bible. Many people believe (falsely!) that the Word of God is sidelined or ignored in the life of the Church. Anyone who pushes that line of thought has obviously never attended...Thursday, February 04, 2021 -
The Presentation of the Lord (Candlemas)February 2nd, is the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord. In obedience to the Law of Moses, which stipulates that every first-born son must be consecrated to the Lord (Exodus 12:2,12), Joseph and...Thursday, January 28, 2021 -
Word of God SundayOn September 30, 2019, Father Pope Francis instituted the Third Sunday of Ordinary Time as Sunday of the Word of God. By making it an annual observance, he wants Catholics to understand that the Word of God...Friday, January 22, 2021 -
Not So Ordinary TimeThis weekend we begin the liturgical season which bears the rather awkward title Ordinary Time. This is the so called Green Season. Comprised of thirty-four weeks, it fills the short space between the Feast of...Thursday, January 14, 2021 -
A Promise is a PromiseThe Baptism of Jesus was a Mission Statement. Immersed in the waters of the Jordan, Jesus spoke an unequivocal NO to the ugly reality of sin, and a resounding YES to the will of his...Friday, January 08, 2021 -
The Sacred Project: Cantor Jonathan Michael highlights passion for sacred music in upcoming television seriesJonathan Michael has been a cantor in Catholic parishes throughout the Archdiocese of Toronto for 42 years. A graduate of the world-renowned St. Michael’s Choir School in downtown Toronto, the singer went on to post-secondary studies...Friday, March 22, 2024 -
When we throw ourselves into Jesus’ arms, we always win!Thursday, March 21, 2024The 2024 Ordinandi Youth Event took place on Tuesday, March 19. The following is a reflection on the day written by DPCDSB student Kierra who was in attendance. My name is Kierra and I’m a student at St... -
St. Michael’s College Campus Ministry setting the tone for Holy Week through song and prayerOn Sunday, March 24 from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m., the University of St. Michael’s College in the University of Toronto will be hosting a day-long workshop on the spirituality and practice of praying the...Wednesday, March 20, 2024 -
Living the Gospel Through ShareLifeThe weekend of Sunday, March 17 marks the first ShareLife Sunday of 2024. ShareLife is one of the principal ways that the Archdiocese of Toronto lives by the Gospel by helping our neighbours in need. Below, Arthur Peters, Executive Director...Wednesday, March 13, 2024 -
Time is of the Essence: Waste it Together!In preparation for the Family Day holiday weekend in Ontario, Catholic children’s author and illustrator, Carissa Douglas, reflects on strengthening faith and family bonds by giving importance to spending unstructured time together. Carissa is one of...Thursday, February 15, 2024 -
A Letter to the Catholics of Toronto from St. John Henry NewmanIn early February of 1853, a 51-year-old Catholic priest in Birmingham, England felt moved to compose a letter to the faithful Catholics of Toronto. Fr. John Henry Newman had given a series of 9 weekly public lectures a...Tuesday, February 13, 2024 -
Strengthening the Marriage Bond through Service to OthersAl and Rita Doloroso have been married for 48 years. They are the founding members of the Movement for Marriage Enrichment (MME) under the Filipino Chaplaincy since 1992. 1. What is the MME, and what is your role as a...Monday, January 29, 2024
