Words from Father

  • Message on Lockdown

    Dear Parishioners,  Christ is Risen, Alleluia, Alleluia!   During this time of lockdown, we will move back to our previous lockdown schedule. Mass will be celebrated Tuesday to Friday at 7:00 p.m. and Saturday at 9:00 a.m. The Saturday Vigil in anticipation of Sunday will be celebrated at 7:00 p.m. and the Sunday Mass will remain at 10:00 a.m.  All Masses will be live-streamed. I am including the link and password, for your convenience: https://zoom.us/j/5887658626?pwd=Y1Y1UjN0c3NwdElUQ1pOUnpEVUR0dz09 Meeting ID: 588 765 8626 Password: 274733 Those who wish to attend Mass and assist, please call or email the parish office.  With prayers, Fr. Marian Gil OMI

  • Sunday April 11, Divine Mercy Sunday

    Dear Parishioners,  Christ is Risen, Alleluia, Alleluia!   I would like to invite you to join me for Mass, in the church, on Saturday at 5:00 p.m.  and/or Sunday at 10 a.m., as we celebrate the Second Sunday of Easter – Sunday of Divine Mercy.  To assist us in ensuring we adhere to the provincial guidelines allowing us 15% capacity in the church and hall (90 people total), we ask that you please register online by Saturday, April 10 at 12 p.m. Please click the following link to register: http://stteresakit.ca/?page_id=2033 For those who are unable to attend, Mass will be live-streamed on Sunday at 10 a.m. For your convenience, I am including the link and password…

  • Registration for Masses this weekend – April 11, 2021 – Second Sunday of Easter – Sunday of Divine Mercy

    Dear Parishioners,  Christ is Risen, Alleluia, Alleluia!  Truly, He is risen, Alleluia, Alleluia!  I would like to invite you to join me for Mass, in the church, on Saturday at 5:00 p.m.  and/or Sunday at 10 a.m., as we celebrate the Second Sunday of Easter – Sunday of Divine Mercy. At this time, if you are planning on attending Mass, this weekend, at the church, we would ask that you register in advance. Registration is now open and will close on Thursday, April 8, 2021 at 11:59 p.m. Following provincial restrictions, we can accommodate a total of 90 people, which includes the use of our Parish Hall.  Please register online by clicking…

  • Easter Weekend 2021

    Dear Parishioners,  Christ is Risen, Alleluia, Alleluia!  Truly, He is risen, Alleluia, Alleluia! This is the ancient Christian greeting on this day of great joy and happiness for all. Easter is not simply one feast among others, but the “Feast of feasts”. Throughout the octave (8 days), we shall sing of the unequalled joy which throws open eternity to us. I would like to invite you to join us for the celebrations of the Triduum and Easter Sunday. Please see the schedule in the bulletin. For those who are unable to attend, the following liturgies will be live-streamed: The Mass of the Lord’s Supper on Holy Thursday at 7 p.m., the Good Friday Liturgy at 3…

  • Sunday March 28, 2021- Palm Sunday

    Dear Parishioners,  Praised be Jesus Christ! I would like to invite you to join me for Mass, in the church, on Saturday at 5:00 p.m.  and/or Sunday at 10 a.m., as we celebrate Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord. For those who are unable to attend, Mass will be live-streamed on Sunday at 10 a.m. For your convenience, I am including the link and password for the online streaming:        https://zoom.us/j/5887658626?pwd=Y1Y1UjN0c3NwdElUQ1pOUnpEVUR0dz09 Meeting ID: 588 765 8626 Password: 274733 Lent: As we come to the end of Lent, I invite you, in these final days, to take advantage of the wonderful opportunities we have to prepare for the celebration…

  • Easter Greetings

    Dear Brothers and Sisters, Christ is Risen! He is our Hope, Truth and Life. May the Risen Christ, who opened the doors of the tomb, open our hearts to the needs of the disadvantaged, the vulnerable, the poor, the unemployed, the marginalized, and all those who knock at our door in search of bread, and the recognition of their dignity. May we let ourselves be renewed by Him! May this Easter bring comfort to the people who have lost their loved ones because of COVID-19. May the Living Christ grant His peace to us and the entire world. May the Risen Lord accompany us in our struggles and challenges during…

  • Sunday March 21st- Fifth Sunday of Lent

    Dear Parishioners,  Praised be Jesus Christ! I would like to invite you to join me for Mass, in the church, on Saturday at 5:00 p.m.  and/or Sunday at 10 a.m., as we celebrate the Fifth Sunday of Lent. For those who are unable to attend, Mass will be live-streamed on Sunday at 10 a.m. For your convenience, I am including the link and password for the online streaming:        Meeting ID: 588 765 8626 Password: 274733 Lent: I would like to invite you to take advantage of the wonderful opportunities to prepare well for the celebration of Easter.  Private Prayer – The church narthex will remain open, Monday to Friday, 9 a.m.…

  • Sunday March 14th – Fourth Sunday of Lent

    Dear Parishioners,  Praised be Jesus Christ! I would like to invite you to join me for Mass, in the church, on Saturday at 5:00 p.m.  and/or Sunday at 10 a.m., as we celebrate the Fourth Sunday of Lent (Laetare Sunday). For those who are unable to attend, Mass will be live-streamed on Sunday at 10 a.m. For your convenience, I am including the link and password for the online streaming:        Meeting ID: 588 765 8626 Password: 274733 Year of St. Joseph – Be sure to check today’s bulletin for links to the Novena to St. Joseph and Pope Francis’ Apostolic Letter for the Year of St. Joseph. This coming Friday, March…

  • Third Sunday of Lent- Sunday March 7th, 2021

    Dear Parishioners,  Praised be Jesus Christ! I would like to invite you to join me for Mass, in the church, on Saturday at 5:00 p.m.  and/or Sunday at 10 a.m., as we celebrate the Third Sunday of Lent. For those who are unable to attend, Mass will be live-streamed on Sunday at 10 a.m. For your convenience, I am including the link and password for the online streaming:        https://zoom.us/j/5887658626?pwd=Y1Y1UjN0c3NwdElUQ1pOUnpEVUR0dz09 Meeting ID: 588 765 8626 Password: 274733 Bishop Crosby’s Letter on Conscience Rights for Healthcare Workers: Please see the attachment with today’s bulletin and message, on this very important issue. For more information, you are encouraged to click on the…

  • Second Sunday of Lent – February 28, 2021

    Dear Parishioners,  Praised be Jesus Christ! I would like to invite you to join me for Mass, in the church, on Saturday at 5:00 p.m.  and/or Sunday at 10 a.m., as we celebrate the Second Sunday of Lent. For those who are unable to attend, Mass will be live-streamed on Sunday at 10 a.m. For your convenience, I am including the link and password for the online streaming:        Meeting ID: 588 765 8626 Password: 274733 Financial Report – This weekend, the financial report will be presented at each of the Masses. Thank you for your continued support of the parish. We are pleased to include with today’s message a copy of…