Alleluia! As St. Augustine noted, we are an Easter people, and alleluia is our song. The Word of God initiates us and sustains us in being an Easter people by hearing the story of our redemption. The Easter season gives us an opportunity to reflect upon the mystery of Jesus as savior of the world, a mystery that forms us into his disciples of the resurrection.

Please join us this Easter season as we delve more deeply into this saving story in an Easter Bible Study. We will pray with, reflect upon, and learn from the Sunday lectionary texts Fridays at 10am in the Papal Suite of the Saint Kateri Student Centre. We will begin on April 12 and end on May 17. The lectionary texts will be provided, but you are encouraged to bring your own Bible if you have one.

So celebrate this Easter by coming to join us in our study of the Bible, the saving story of Jesus the Lord!

Alleluia! As St. Augustine noted, we are an Easter people, and alleluia is our song. The Word of God initiates us and sustains us in being an Easter people by hearing the story of our redemption. The Easter season gives us an opportunity to reflect upon the mystery of Jesus as savior of the world, a mystery that forms us into his disciples of the resurrection.

Please join us this Easter season as we delve more deeply into this saving story in an Easter Bible Study. We will pray with, reflect upon, and learn from the Sunday lectionary texts Fridays at 10am in the Papal Suite of the Saint Kateri Student Centre. We will begin on April 12 and end on May 17. The lectionary texts will be provided, but you are encouraged to bring your own Bible if you have one.

So celebrate this Easter by coming to join us in our study of the Bible, the saving story of Jesus the Lord!

Alleluia! As St. Augustine noted, we are an Easter people, and alleluia is our song. The Word of God initiates us and sustains us in being an Easter people by hearing the story of our redemption. The Easter season gives us an opportunity to reflect upon the mystery of Jesus as savior of the world, a mystery that forms us into his disciples of the resurrection.

Please join us this Easter season as we delve more deeply into this saving story in an Easter Bible Study. We will pray with, reflect upon, and learn from the Sunday lectionary texts Fridays at 10am in the Papal Suite of the Saint Kateri Student Centre. We will begin on April 12 and end on May 17. The lectionary texts will be provided, but you are encouraged to bring your own Bible if you have one.

So celebrate this Easter by coming to join us in our study of the Bible, the saving story of Jesus the Lord!

Join us for Coffee Sunday, taking place immediately following Mass! These gatherings are a wonderful opportunity to connect, share stories, and strengthen our faith community bonds.

We want to extend our heartfelt thanks to the CWL (Catholic Women's League) for their dedication in organizing and running these events. They've created a warm and welcoming atmosphere for us all to enjoy.

So, mark your calendars and come enjoy some delicious treats and great company. Let's make this Coffee Sunday a memorable one! See you there! 🍰☕🙏

On Sunday, April 14 as part of the 11:30 am Mass, Fr. Gregory will offer a Blessing and Commissioning for members of our university chaplaincy. At the Mass, next year’s student executive team will be commissioned with a special blessing, and all graduating students from our community will be blessed. This is an important time for us as a community to recognize the integral role that our students play in our faith community.

This commissioning is an acknowledgement that the students are ready to take their place in the world as faithful and responsible members of society.

The Blessing and Commissioning Mass is also an opportunity for the community to come together and celebrate the accomplishments of the students. It is a time to recognize the hard work and dedication that they have put in, their contributions to our faith community, and to offer our support and encouragement as they move forward.

As we commission our students out into the world, we do so with a sense of hope and optimism. We trust that they will use the gifts of faith that they have received here to make a positive difference in the world, and to be a source of God’s light and love wherever they go.

Alleluia! As St. Augustine noted, we are an Easter people, and alleluia is our song. The Word of God initiates us and sustains us in being an Easter people by hearing the story of our redemption. The Easter season gives us an opportunity to reflect upon the mystery of Jesus as savior of the world, a mystery that forms us into his disciples of the resurrection.

Please join us this Easter season as we delve more deeply into this saving story in an Easter Bible Study. We will pray with, reflect upon, and learn from the Sunday lectionary texts Fridays at 10am in the Papal Suite of the Saint Kateri Student Centre. We will begin on April 12 and end on May 17. The lectionary texts will be provided, but you are encouraged to bring your own Bible if you have one.

So celebrate this Easter by coming to join us in our study of the Bible, the saving story of Jesus the Lord!

The CWL Annual General Meeting is set for April 7th! All members are invited for lunch after Mass to celebrate the accomplishments of the past year and review the current financial report. 

Click here to find out more about our larger mission and impact.  

https://cwl.ca/to-inspire/#why-become-a-member

Alpha provides a space to ask all your questions about life, faith, and meaning in a friendly environment with people who, like you, want to explore.

Each Alpha session includes a short video, time to connect, and plenty of time to discuss.

Location: We will meet in the Newman Hall, here at Canadian Martyrs Church.

Date: Sundays, beginning January 21, 2024

Time: 9:15 am - 11:15 am

Food: Every session begins with food! Eating food together creates space for people to connect, relax and share life on a deeper level.  

Talk: The Alpha talks are designed to engage people from all walks of life and inspire conversation. They explore the big issues of life and faith and unpack the basics of Christian belief, addressing questions like “Who is Jesus?”, “Why and how do I pray?” and “How does God guide us?”

Discussion: The discussion time is an opportunity for people to respond to the talk, hear from others, and contribute their own perspective in an honest, friendly, and open environment.

During Lent, Adoration takes on a special meaning. It's a time to deepen our connection with the divine, reflect on our journey, and open our hearts to transformation. Embrace the quiet moments, seek guidance, and find solace in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament.

Alpha provides a space to ask all your questions about life, faith, and meaning in a friendly environment with people who, like you, want to explore.

Each Alpha session includes a short video, time to connect, and plenty of time to discuss.

Location: We will meet in the Newman Hall, here at Canadian Martyrs Church.

Date: Sundays, beginning January 21, 2024

Time: 9:15 am - 11:15 am

Food: Every session begins with food! Eating food together creates space for people to connect, relax and share life on a deeper level.  

Talk: The Alpha talks are designed to engage people from all walks of life and inspire conversation. They explore the big issues of life and faith and unpack the basics of Christian belief, addressing questions like “Who is Jesus?”, “Why and how do I pray?” and “How does God guide us?”

Discussion: The discussion time is an opportunity for people to respond to the talk, hear from others, and contribute their own perspective in an honest, friendly, and open environment.

Join us on a transformative journey this Lenten season!

Lenten Mission Schedule:

• March 12, 2024, Mass @ 5:15 PM

• March 13, 2024, Mass @ 7:00 PM

• March 14, 2024, Mass @ 7:00 PM

Theme: Forgiveness

Lent invites us to come home to God, seeking healing and forgiveness. Don't miss this chance to draw closer to our loving God. The Eucharist is where we encounter the fullness of God's love.

Speaker: Fr. Hanh Van Tran, OMI

Topic:

The Joy of Forgiveness

Let's embark on this Lenten Mission together, growing in faith, love, and forgiveness.

During Lent, Adoration takes on a special meaning. It's a time to deepen our connection with the divine, reflect on our journey, and open our hearts to transformation. Embrace the quiet moments, seek guidance, and find solace in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament.

Join us on a transformative journey this Lenten season!

Lenten Mission Schedule:

• March 12, 2024, Mass @ 5:15 PM

• March 13, 2024, Mass @ 7:00 PM

• March 14, 2024, Mass @ 7:00 PM

Theme: Forgiveness

Lent invites us to come home to God, seeking healing and forgiveness. Don't miss this chance to draw closer to our loving God. The Eucharist is where we encounter the fullness of God's love.

Speaker: Fr. Hanh Van Tran, OMI

Topic:

Embrace the Practice of Forgiveness.

Let's embark on this Lenten Mission together, growing in faith, love, and forgiveness.

Join us on a transformative journey this Lenten season!

Lenten Mission Schedule:

• March 12, 2024, Mass @ 5:15 PM

• March 13, 2024, Mass @ 7:00 PM

• March 14, 2024, Mass @ 7:00 PM

Theme: Forgiveness

Lent invites us to come home to God, seeking healing and forgiveness. Don't miss this chance to draw closer to our loving God. The Eucharist is where we encounter the fullness of God's love.

Speaker: Fr. Hanh Van Tran, OMI

Topic:

Seek Help to Learn the Art of Forgiveness.

Let's embark on this Lenten Mission together, growing in faith, love, and forgiveness.

Join us for Coffee Sunday, taking place immediately following Mass! These gatherings are a wonderful opportunity to connect, share stories, and strengthen our faith community bonds.

We want to extend our heartfelt thanks to the CWL (Catholic Women's League) for their dedication in organizing and running these events. They've created a warm and welcoming atmosphere for us all to enjoy.

So, mark your calendars and come enjoy some delicious treats and great company. Let's make this Coffee Sunday a memorable one! See you there! 🍰☕🙏

Join us Saturday, March 9 for Mass, a movie and a homemade meal.

Screening of "The Letter", the documentary based on the encyclical letter Laudato Si ("Praised Be") by Pope Francis, which is the most comprehensive Vatican document to date on environmentalism, ethics, and Christian faith. The document is intended for all people, not Catholics or Christians alone. 

5:15 pm Mass

6:00 pm Meal and movie

Discussion on the environment to follow.

Presented by the CWL. All welcome. Free admission 

Please RSVP below by March 7th

During Lent, Adoration takes on a special meaning. It's a time to deepen our connection with the divine, reflect on our journey, and open our hearts to transformation. Embrace the quiet moments, seek guidance, and find solace in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament.

Alpha provides a space to ask all your questions about life, faith, and meaning in a friendly environment with people who, like you, want to explore.

Each Alpha session includes a short video, time to connect, and plenty of time to discuss.

Location: We will meet in the Newman Hall, here at Canadian Martyrs Church.

Date: Sundays, beginning January 21, 2024

Time: 9:15 am - 11:15 am

Food: Every session begins with food! Eating food together creates space for people to connect, relax and share life on a deeper level.  

Talk: The Alpha talks are designed to engage people from all walks of life and inspire conversation. They explore the big issues of life and faith and unpack the basics of Christian belief, addressing questions like “Who is Jesus?”, “Why and how do I pray?” and “How does God guide us?”

Discussion: The discussion time is an opportunity for people to respond to the talk, hear from others, and contribute their own perspective in an honest, friendly, and open environment.

Due to lack of interest, this event has been cancelled.

Please check our website for future events.

During Lent, Adoration takes on a special meaning. It's a time to deepen our connection with the divine, reflect on our journey, and open our hearts to transformation. Embrace the quiet moments, seek guidance, and find solace in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament.

Please join us for Holy Hour on February 25th (prior to the 8 pm Sunday Mass) to pray for the healing of survivors and victims of sexual abuse, perpetrated by those within the Church and beyond. May these efforts support the paths of human and spiritual recovery not only for victims and survivors, but also for families and communities similarly affected.

PRAYER FOR VICTIMS OF ABUSE

Praise to you, Father of our Lord Jesus Christ,
source of all consolation and hope.
By your Sons’s dying and rising
he remains our light in every darkness,
our strength and every weakness. Be the refuge and guardian
of all who suffered from abuse and violence.
Comfort them and send them healing
for their wounds of body, mind, and spirit.
Rescue them from bitterness and shame
and refresh them with your love.
Heal the brokeness in all victims of abuse
and revive the spirits of all who lament this sin.
Help us to follow Jesus
in drawing good from evil, life from death.
Make us one with you in your love for justice
as we deepen our respect
for the dignity of every human life.
Giver of peace, make us one
in celebrating your praise,
both now and forever. Amen.

Join us in for light refreshments the Newman Hall after Mass to say goodby to Kathleen & Jesse as they move on from Music Ministry here at Canadian Martyrs.

Alpha provides a space to ask all your questions about life, faith, and meaning in a friendly environment with people who, like you, want to explore.

Each Alpha session includes a short video, time to connect, and plenty of time to discuss.

Location: We will meet in the Newman Hall, here at Canadian Martyrs Church.

Date: Sundays, beginning January 21, 2024

Time: 9:15 am - 11:15 am

Food: Every session begins with food! Eating food together creates space for people to connect, relax and share life on a deeper level.  

Talk: The Alpha talks are designed to engage people from all walks of life and inspire conversation. They explore the big issues of life and faith and unpack the basics of Christian belief, addressing questions like “Who is Jesus?”, “Why and how do I pray?” and “How does God guide us?”

Discussion: The discussion time is an opportunity for people to respond to the talk, hear from others, and contribute their own perspective in an honest, friendly, and open environment.

Alpha provides a space to ask all your questions about life, faith, and meaning in a friendly environment with people who, like you, want to explore.

Each Alpha session includes a short video, time to connect, and plenty of time to discuss.

Location: We will meet in the Newman Hall, here at Canadian Martyrs Church.

Date: Sundays, beginning January 21, 2024

Time: 9:15 am - 11:15 am

Food: Every session begins with food! Eating food together creates space for people to connect, relax and share life on a deeper level.  

Talk: The Alpha talks are designed to engage people from all walks of life and inspire conversation. They explore the big issues of life and faith and unpack the basics of Christian belief, addressing questions like “Who is Jesus?”, “Why and how do I pray?” and “How does God guide us?”

Discussion: The discussion time is an opportunity for people to respond to the talk, hear from others, and contribute their own perspective in an honest, friendly, and open environment.