Welcome to St. Basil’s

We are a Catholic community seeking to grow in love of God and neighbour by following the teachings of Jesus Christ — sharing the Good News of His salvation and transforming love with one another and with those around us in word and action.  

Administered by the Basilian Fathers, we strive to empower all parishioners to joyfully live their baptismal call in the context of community.  

Schedule

Weekend Mass

Saturday: 5 p.m. and Sunday: 9 am, 10:30am, 12 Noon & 4:30pm 

Weekday Mass

7:30am (Monday & Friday)

12:10pm (Monday through Friday)

9:00am (Civic Holidays)

Confessions

Monday-Friday 11:30am-Noon (except public holidays), Saturday 4:30pm-5:00pm and by appointment.  

Outreach Meals

Mondays and Tuesdays Lunch from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm; Thursday snack at 2 pm in Macrina Hall (basement)  

  • 2nd and 4th Monday of each month, resuming October 27, 7-8:30 pm

    Our parish reading group will resume October 27, meeting on the 2nd and 4th Monday evening of each month from 7-8:30pm in Macrina Hall (basement). We are a welcoming community of book lovers who read together, ponder what we’ve read, and share our thoughts and ideas. We aim to read a wide variety of literature through the year.

    Upcoming texts: 

    • Oct. 27 & Nov. 10: The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis 

    • Nov. 24 & Dec. 8: Death Comes for the Archbishop by Willa Cather 

    • Dec. 22: “The Three Low Masses” by Alphonse Daudet

    For more information and to register to receive updates, visit https://forms.office.com/r/NThApMQcNn, or contact Kristina: kristina.glicksman@gmail.com 

  • Mondays, November 17 & 24, December 1, 8 & 15
    7-8:30pm

    Join a 5-week Advent retreat in daily life, hosted here at St. Basil’s! Rooted in the Ignatian tradition, this retreat invites you to experience God’s presence in everyday moments and discover how friendship with Jesus opens the door to something far greater than ourselves. Based on the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola, founder of the Society of Jesus (Jesuits), this retreat uses Michael Hansen’s book The First Spiritual Exercises and is a great introduction to Ignatian spirituality. Prayer techniques explored through the retreat include imaginative contemplation of scripture, meditation, and the Examen prayer. No prior retreat experience is necessary.  Each week, participants spend 40 minutes in personal prayer at home (4-5 times per week), and gather for small group conversation on Monday evenings. The program fee is $20, which covers the cost of the refreshments for the program. There is a retreat manual needed for the program (Michael Hansen's The First Spiritual Exercises), which costs an additional $30. We do not want cost to be a barrier for anyone, and financial assistance is available.

    Please register by November 9: https://forms.office.com/r/ht2nfcqrVi

Upcoming Events

 

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Bundle Up Weekend
Oct 25
Bundle Up Weekend

Bundle-Up (Society of St. Vincent de Paul)
October 25-26, Before & after all weekend Masses

The Society of Saint Vincent de Paul is collecting gently used clothing, bedding, and footwear next weekend (October 25-26). A truck and volunteers will be present before and after the Saturday and Sunday Masses. Please ensure that your donations are clean and in good condition, and consult the list of items that are accepted.

Reading Group
Oct 27
Reading Group

2nd and 4th Monday of each month

We are a welcoming community of book lovers who read together, ponder what we’ve read, and share our thoughts and ideas. We aim to read a wide variety of literature through the year.  For more information and to register to receive updates, visit https://forms.office.com/r/NThApMQcNn, or contact Kristina: kristina.glicksman@gmail.com

Upcoming texts: Oct. 27 & Nov. 10: The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis

John Ford First Sunday Food Drive
Nov 1
John Ford First Sunday Food Drive

The John Ford First Sunday Food Drive supports our Outreach Ministry through monetary contributions as well as donated items that can be used for our meal service or distributed directly to our patrons.

To make our food drive a success, we are requesting specific food items that are in high demand. These should be unopened items with a longer shelf life (far from expiration dates).

We are looking for: Canned meats and fish, Canned or dry lentils and beans, Rice, Pasta, Barley, Oats, Nut butters (peanut, almond, soy, etc), Canned or jarred stew, Canned or jarred pasta sauce, Canned vegetables and fruit.

Registration Deadline for Advent Retreat: An Ignatian Journey Into Friendship With Jesus
Nov 9
Registration Deadline for Advent Retreat: An Ignatian Journey Into Friendship With Jesus

Mondays, November 17 & 24, December 1, 8 & 15
7-8:30pm

Join a 5-week Advent retreat in daily life, hosted here at St. Basil’s! Rooted in the Ignatian tradition, this retreat invites you to experience God’s presence in everyday moments and discover how friendship with Jesus opens the door to something far greater than ourselves. Each week, participants spend 40 minutes in personal prayer at home (4-5 times per week), and gather for small group conversation on Monday evenings. The program fee is $20, which covers the cost of the refreshments for the program. There is a retreat manual needed for the program (Michael Hansen's The First Spiritual Exercises), which costs an additional $30. We do not want cost to be a barrier for anyone, and financial assistance is available.

Please register by November 9: https://forms.office.com/r/ht2nfcqrVi

Reading Group
Nov 10
Reading Group

2nd and 4th Monday of each month

We are a welcoming community of book lovers who read together, ponder what we’ve read, and share our thoughts and ideas. We aim to read a wide variety of literature through the year.  

Upcoming texts: Oct. 27 & Nov. 10: The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis

Reading Group
Nov 24
Reading Group

2nd and 4th Monday of each month

We are a welcoming community of book lovers who read together, ponder what we’ve read, and share our thoughts and ideas. We aim to read a wide variety of literature through the year.  

Upcoming texts: Nov. 24 & Dec. 8: Death Comes for the Archbishop by Willa Cather.

Reading Group
Dec 8
Reading Group

2nd and 4th Monday of each month

We are a welcoming community of book lovers who read together, ponder what we’ve read, and share our thoughts and ideas. We aim to read a wide variety of literature through the year.  

Upcoming texts: Nov. 24 & Dec. 8: Death Comes for the Archbishop by Willa Cather.

Reading Group
Dec 22
Reading Group

2nd and 4th Monday of each month

We are a welcoming community of book lovers who read together, ponder what we’ve read, and share our thoughts and ideas. We aim to read a wide variety of literature through the year.

Upcoming texts: “The Three Low Masses” by Alphonse Daudet.