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.
Tenebrae
Tenebrae
All are invited to join us on Wednesday, April 16, at 8:00pm in the church for our annual Tenebræ service. Latin for shadows, Tenebræ was originally celebrated in the early morning hours of Holy Thursday, Good Friday, and Holy Saturday. This contemplative evening service will feature a condensed version of the three day service, with prayers, readings, and choral music to usher in the beginning of the Triduum.
Sacred Beginnings Collective
Sacred Beginnings Collective:
Are you and your spouse expecting, expecting to be expecting, or knee-deep in diapers? We’re excited to invite married couples to join the Sacred Beginnings Collective at St. Basil’s! We're building a community of couples supporting one another as we seek to love God, our spouses, and our kids more deeply.
Stabat Mater
Musician-in-Residence Concert
Friday, April 11, 7:30pm
Featuring soprano Lindsay McIntyre, countertenor Christian Masucci, with harpsichordist Adrian Ross and a string ensemble, this free voice concert will include Giovanni Battista Pergolesi’s famous musical setting of the Stabat Mater - the hymn to Mary at the foot of the cross. Donations will be collected to support the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH).
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.
24 Hours for the Lord
24 Hours for the Lord
Friday, April 4 - Saturday, April 5
Join St. Basil’s and St. Mike's Campus Ministry for a special time of prayer, service, and community in celebration of the Jubilee Year. Beginning on Friday evening with Vespers, and ending with Saturday evening Mass, we will devote ourselves at St. Basil’s and at home to encountering Christ’s merciful love. Featuring Eucharistic Adoration, Liturgy of the Hours, Scripture, Zoom prayer, Praise and Worship, and the Sacrament of Reconciliation, we will be keeping the church open overnight for prayer as a community.
Olive Wood Sale
Olive Wood Sale
Handicraft Holy Land Christians will be selling Olive Wood items made by Christian families living in Bethlehem after all Masses the weekend of March 29-30.
The Feminine in the Parish: Ministries of Possibility
The Feminine in the Parish:
Ministries of Possibility
The biennial With One Accord Webinar will take place on Saturday March 29 on the subject of The Feminine in the Parish: Ministries of Possibility. We hope to see you there.
Sacred Beginnings Collective
Sacred Beginnings Collective:
Are you and your spouse expecting, expecting to be expecting, or knee-deep in diapers? We’re excited to invite married couples to join the Sacred Beginnings Collective at St. Basil’s! We're building a community of couples supporting one another as we seek to love God, our spouses, and our kids more deeply.
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.
Thierry Escaich in Concert
On Friday, February 28, at 7:30pm, St. Basil’s welcomes the Faculty of Music and France-Canada Distinguished Visitor in Music, Thierry Escaich, organist, composer and improviser.
Sacred Beginnings Collective
Sacred Beginnings Collective:
Are you and your spouse expecting, expecting to be expecting, or knee-deep in diapers? We’re excited to invite married couples to join the Sacred Beginnings Collective at St. Basil’s! We're building a community of couples supporting one another as we seek to love God, our spouses, and our kids more deeply. Families meet once a month, in St. Basil’s Macrina Hall from 9:00am to 10:15am.
Horizons of Hope
Curious about palliative care and Church teaching about the end of life? We invite you to participate in a 4-part series called Horizons of Hope, on Thursday evenings 7 - 9 p.m. from January 23 to February 13, 2025. Our faith has much to teach us about living well until the end of life. The program, developed by the Canadian Bishops Conference, will help parishioners, families and care givers learn more through videos and small-group discussion. Themes include: understanding the dying process, discernment and decision making at the end of life, accompaniment and the importance of building Compassionate Communities. It is our hope that the program will empower parishioners to accompany loved ones and community members who are suffering.
Horizons of Hope
Curious about palliative care and Church teaching about the end of life? We invite you to participate in a 4-part series called Horizons of Hope, on Thursday evenings 7 - 9 p.m. from January 23 to February 13, 2025. Our faith has much to teach us about living well until the end of life. The program, developed by the Canadian Bishops Conference, will help parishioners, families and care givers learn more through videos and small-group discussion. Themes include: understanding the dying process, discernment and decision making at the end of life, accompaniment and the importance of building Compassionate Communities. It is our hope that the program will empower parishioners to accompany loved ones and community members who are suffering.
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.
Horizons of Hope
Curious about palliative care and Church teaching about the end of life? We invite you to participate in a 4-part series called Horizons of Hope, on Thursday evenings 7 - 9 p.m. from January 23 to February 13, 2025. Our faith has much to teach us about living well until the end of life. The program, developed by the Canadian Bishops Conference, will help parishioners, families and care givers learn more through videos and small-group discussion. Themes include: understanding the dying process, discernment and decision making at the end of life, accompaniment and the importance of building Compassionate Communities. It is our hope that the program will empower parishioners to accompany loved ones and community members who are suffering.
Book Club: The Brothers Karamazov
Join a group exploring themes of faith, doubt, reason, and spirituality by reading Fyodor Dostoevsky’s masterpiece The Brothers Karamazov together. We will meet for 8 sessions, every other Monday evening, beginning January 27, in the Decker Room.
Horizons of Hope
Curious about palliative care and Church teaching about the end of life? We invite you to participate in a 4-part series called Horizons of Hope, on Thursday evenings 7 - 9 p.m. from January 23 to February 13, 2025. Our faith has much to teach us about living well until the end of life. The program, developed by the Canadian Bishops Conference, will help parishioners, families and care givers learn more through videos and small-group discussion. Themes include: understanding the dying process, discernment and decision making at the end of life, accompaniment and the importance of building Compassionate Communities. It is our hope that the program will empower parishioners to accompany loved ones and community members who are suffering.
Sacred Beginnings Collective
Sacred Beginnings Collective:
Are you and your spouse expecting, expecting to be expecting, or knee-deep in diapers? We’re excited to invite married couples to join the Sacred Beginnings Collective at St. Basil’s! We're building a community of couples supporting one another as we seek to love God, our spouses, and our kids more deeply. Families meet once a month, in St. Basil’s Macrina Hall from 9:00am to 10:15am.
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.
Advent Retreat: Entering the Sacred Story
Join the Mary Ward Center and St. Basil’s Parish for an Advent day of reflection on Saturday, December 14 from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Meditating on the Incarnation, we will reflect on God's love active in Jesus and in our own story. Our time together will include Mass, prayer, presentations, spacious silence, art, and small group conversation. Join us to prepare for the joy of Christmas, when we will celebrate the once and future Coming of Christ
Prepare Our Hearts: An evening of Taizé Prayer
Prepare Our Hearts: An evening of Taizé Prayer. Join us on Wednesday, December 11, at 7p.m. at St. Basil's for an Advent Taizé prayer service, where we will reflect together on preparing to encounter Christ. This ecumenical and meditative prayer form includes music, scripture, prayers, candlelight, and silence, to draw us into the mystery of the Incarnation. All are welcome!
Sacred Beginnings Collective
Sacred Beginnings Collective:
Are you and your spouse expecting, expecting to be expecting, or knee-deep in diapers? We’re excited to invite married couples to join the Sacred Beginnings Collective at St. Basil’s! We're building a community of couples supporting one another as we seek to love God, our spouses, and our kids more deeply. Families meet once a month, in St. Basil’s Macrina Hall, and you can choose between a morning or evening session (9-10:15 am, or 5-6:15 pm).
Sing to the Lord - A Vespers Music Workshop
Sing to the Lord: A Vespers Music Workshop
Come learn how to chant Vespers (Evening Prayer)! We’re happy to offer a special Advent instalment in our Vespers Music Workshop series, on Monday, December 2. Join us as we learn how to sing the hymn for Vespers in Advent.
This workshop will take place at 4:30pm in Ardèche Hall, with Vespers following at 5:10pm in the sanctuary.
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.
Sacred Beginnings Collective
Sacred Beginnings Collective:
Are you and your spouse expecting, expecting to be expecting, or knee-deep in diapers? We’re excited to invite married couples to join the Sacred Beginnings Collective at St. Basil’s! We're building a community of couples supporting one another as we seek to love God, our spouses, and our kids more deeply. Families meet once a month, in St. Basil’s Macrina Hall, and you can choose between a morning or evening session (9-10:15 am, or 5-6:15 pm). Our first gathering is on Sunday, November 10. More details are available on our registration form (https://forms.office.com/r/LiZcGLP2KU). Email Catherine or Brendan (cath.s.steven@gmail.com or brendan.steven.waterloo@gmail.com) if you have any questions.
Liturgical Ministry Training
Interested in serving our community at weekend Masses as a Lector, Communion Minister, Altar Server, or Minister of Hospitality? We would love to have you share your gifts to enrich our worship and draw our community closer to Christ.
All new volunteers are required to complete the Volunteer Application Form and attend our upcoming training and formation in order to serve in these roles. Our training is scheduled for Monday, November 4 at 6:30p.m. You can RSVP to JoAnn Lopez (joann.lopez@utoronto.ca). For a list of liturgical ministries and their duties, click here.
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.
Ecumenical Taizé Prayer Service
Join Christian Communities at the University of Toronto on Friday, November 1, at 6:30 p.m. for an evening of prayer and song led by Brother Emile from the Taizé community during his visit to Canada. This ecumenical and meditative prayer form includes music, scripture, prayers, candlelight, and silence, and will invite us to reflect on our call to holiness in the Beatitudes. A community conversation with Br. Emile will follow the prayer service. Hosted at St. Basil's Catholic Parish (50 St. Joseph St.). All are welcome! Questions? Contact joann.lopez@utoronto.ca.
Sing to the Lord: Monday Oct 21
Come learn how to chant Vespers (Evening Prayer)! Join us for 4 workshops where we’ll gradually learn how to sing Vespers, building on what we learn from week-to-week.
Each workshop will take place at 4:30pm on the dates below in Ardèche Hall, with Vespers following at 5:10pm in the sanctuary.
Uplifted Hearts: Discipleship Days
Encounter Christ through talks and small group discussions.
Featuring Rev. Paul English, CSB (St. Anne’s, Houston)