St. Martin de Porres Parish, Scarborough
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Message for Lent 2026 from His Eminence Frank Cardinal LeoLenten Message 2026His Eminence Frank Cardinal LeoMetropolitan Archbishop of Toronto My Dear Brothers and Sisters, May Jesus and Mary be in your hearts. As we enter into the holy season of Lent, I would like to share...Monday, February 16, 2026 -
Register for First Reconciliation / First CommunionWednesday, September 28, 2022First Reconciliation classes for grade 2/ 3 students will commence on Nov 10th. Parish will get the student lists from the Parish schools (St. Martin De Porres, St. Malachy & St. Ursula). Students from other schools who belong to... -
Children’s Liturgy of the WordWe are excited to resume the Children Liturgy Session beginning the first Sunday in October. It will be offered at the 10:30 am Mass only. The Liturgy of the Word for Children is designed for children from...Tuesday, August 16, 2022 -
Regular Mass ScheduleWeekday Masses: Daily Morning Mass will be celebrated Tuesday through Friday at 8.30 a.m. Weekend Schedule: Saturday (Vigil) Mass – 5 p.m. Sunday Masses - 9.00 am - (Livestream) ...Friday, May 21, 2021 -
Register in Our ParishWelcome to St. Martin De Porres Parish! To register in our parish please click the button below, download the Parish registration Form. Please print and fill in the Form and drop it through the slot in the Parish Mail Box...Sunday, April 25, 2021 -
Support Your ParishMessage for parishioners for support of parish offertories I hope and pray that you are staying healthy – both physically and spiritually. Please let me know if the parish can help you during these difficult times. No doubt you are...Sunday, March 07, 2021 -
Social MediaWe are pleased to announce we have updated our resources online. We now have a YouTube Channel as well as a Facebook page that we encourage you to Like, Follow and Subscribe. Your feedback about our new platform...Saturday, March 06, 2021 -
Financial HealthDear Parishioners, We would like to update you of our financial situation as a parish faith community. Since the closure of our church in March followed by our re-opening in June we have provided a safe space for worship...Saturday, March 06, 2021 -
Celebrating the Special Jubilee Year of St. FrancisDear Brothers and Sisters in the Lord, May Jesus and Mary be in your souls. As we continue our Lenten journey towards Easter Sunday, be assured of my gratitude for all that you are doing and will do over the...Thursday, March 12, 2026
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Protecting the Vulnerable: Current Safeguarding Issues WorldwideThe important topic of safeguarding was brought to the forefront on Friday, March 6 as Fr. Hans Zollner, SJ, delivered guest lectures for both the Assembly of Catholic Bishops of Ontario and the Archdiocese of Toronto at St. Augustine&rsquo...Thursday, March 12, 2026 -
Celebrating 150 Years of Faith at St. Patrick's ParishOn Sunday, March 8, St. Patrick’s Parish in Schomberg, Ont., joyfully celebrated its 150th anniversary with a special Mass celebrated by His Eminence Frank Cardinal Leo. The celebration brought together past priests Fr. Bill Swift, Fr. Paul Hancko...Wednesday, March 11, 2026 -
Cardinal Leo Reflects on the “Abundant Life” During St. Mark’s Parish VisitOn Sunday, March 1, His Eminence Frank Cardinal Leo visited St. Mark’s Parish in Stouffville, Ont. Celebrating the 11 a.m. Mass, he delivered a powerful homily speaking on faith, family and forgiveness. He also spoke about living...Friday, March 06, 2026 -
Canadian Bishops Invite Prayers for Peace in the Middle EastThe Permanent Council of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) has issued a statement calling on the Catholic faithful to pray for peace in the Middle East. The statement affirms that we cannot remain indifferent to an armed conflict...Thursday, March 05, 2026 -
In Gratitude for Years of Faithful ServiceOn Thursday, February 19, 2026, the Archdiocese of Toronto gathered for its annual Employee Service Recognition Celebration, honouring employees who have demonstrated long-standing commitment and dedicated service to the Archdiocese. This year, we celebrated those who reached significant milestones...Tuesday, February 24, 2026 -
Marking Ash Wednesday at St. Michael's Cathedral BasilicaAsh Wednesday began the holy season of Lent. We are reminded that Lent “is a gracious gift by which we prepare ourselves for the paschal feasts with joy of minds made pure” (Lenten Preface 1). Through prayer, fasting...Friday, February 20, 2026 -
A Call to Build Up Heroic Men of Faith this LentStarting on March 1, the Heroic 30 Challenge kicks off – inviting men on a 31-day journey featuring a different daily motivational video from Catholic leaders. With a focus on prayer, the aim is to help bring God back...Friday, February 20, 2026 -
A Lifetime of Love: 11,137 Years of Marriage Under one Roof as 300 Couples Renew Wedding VowsOn Sunday, February 8, 2026 (Marriage Sunday in the Archdiocese of Toronto), more than 300 couples, collectively representing 11,137 years of marriage, gathered to celebrate the enduring gift of marriage at a special Mass at St. Michael’s...Wednesday, February 11, 2026 -
In Thanksgiving for Religious on World Day of Prayer for Consecrated LifeThis year’s Mass for the World Day of Prayer for Consecrated Life was celebrated on January 31, 2026, at St. Paul’s Basilica, bringing together members of communities of consecrated life from across the archdiocese for prayer...Wednesday, February 11, 2026 -
Bishop Joseph Dabrowski Begins Episcopal Ministry in HamiltonOn February 2, 2026, the Diocese of Hamilton celebrated the Installation Mass for His Excellency Bishop Joseph Dabrowksi, C.S.M.A., as its 10th Bishop at the Cathedral Basilica of Christ the King. The Installation Mass was presided over...Thursday, February 05, 2026 -
Reflections on Discipleship on the Feast of the Presentation of the LordOn February 2, 2026, His Eminence Frank Cardinal Leo visited St. Augustine's Seminary to mark the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord. His Eminence presided at the celebration of the Holy Eucharist and offered the seminarians and ...Thursday, February 05, 2026
