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 offerings in 2026:
June 8: "The Displaced Person" and "The River" by Flannery O'Connor
June 22/July 13/July 27: Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro
For more information and to register to receive updates, visit https://forms.office.com/r/NThApMQcNn, or contact Kristina: kristina.glicksman@gmail.com
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.
Meal-replacement drinks, canned stews, and canned meat and fish are particularly helpful to our patrons. Cash donations to support the meal program are also gratefully accepted at the table in the narthex, and you can donate online through our website.
During the summer months, we are especially grateful for donations of summer essentials like sunscreen, summer hats, mosquito repellent, and toiletries such as antiperspirant, toothpaste, toothbrushes, soap. These items would make a difference in the lives of our patrons.
Enjoy a friendly game of kickball in the park on campus on Sunday afternoons this summer. We will play on Sundays, from 12 Noon to 2pm, on June 14, July 19 & August 16. Games will be for adult players (above 18). All are welcome to come watch, no registration required for spectators.
We will be in touch with you a few days before each game.
Register: https://forms.office.com/r/dYKfMejwmk
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.
Meal-replacement drinks, canned stews, and canned meat and fish are particularly helpful to our patrons. Cash donations to support the meal program are also gratefully accepted at the table in the narthex, and you can donate online through our website.
During the summer months, we are especially grateful for donations of summer essentials like sunscreen, summer hats, mosquito repellent, and toiletries such as antiperspirant, toothpaste, toothbrushes, soap. These items would make a difference in the lives of our patrons.
Enjoy a friendly game of kickball in the park on campus on Sunday afternoons this summer. We will play on Sundays, from 12 Noon to 2pm, on June 14, July 19 & August 16. Games will be for adult players (above 18). All are welcome to come watch, no registration required for spectators.
We will be in touch with you a few days before each game.
Register: https://forms.office.com/r/dYKfMejwmk
Bundle-Up Weekend: The Society of Saint Vincent de Paul is collecting gently used clothing, bedding, and footwear the weekend of October 31-November 1. 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. We thank you for bringing your items on the designated weekend only, as there is no dedicated storage space in the church. Thank you for your generosity!
Find out more: https://ssvptoronto.ca/bundle-up-events/
Donated goods are provided to our Neighbours in Need in communities across the GTA, or sold to the public through our two retail locations, or sold wholesale to partnering organizations that share a fair value for the goods donated. In turn, these proceeds are then used to support the work of the Society. See the posted flyer for accepted and unacceptable items.
