Baptismal classes for parents and godparents are offered the first Thursday of each month from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm.  Classes will be held in-person. For more information contact the Parish office.

2026-27 REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED

The preparation for the Sacrament of First Holy Communion is a sacred and meaningful spiritual journey. It is essential that both the candidates and their parents approach this time with reverence, commitment, and a sincere desire to grow in their Catholic faith.

Your child will receive both the Sacrament of Reconciliation (First Confession) and the Sacrament of the Holy Eucharist (First Holy Communion).

Every Sunday during 11:00 am Mass we have Children’s Liturgy program. We strongly encourage our First Communion candidates to participate. Weekly attendance and participation to the Holy Mass and the children’s liturgy program is expected and will be monitored. The Priest will address and bless the children at the Mass. As partners in your child’s faith formation, parents are asked to indicate their commitment, positive support, and cooperation on the First Holy Communion registration form. Your active involvement—both at home and within the parish community—is essential to helping your child prepare meaningfully for this sacrament.

Registration will take place the evenings of Wednesday, September 30 and Thursday, October 8 from 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm in the Parish hall. It is important that your child attends ONE of the registration evenings with you to meet Fathers.  Please come prepared with your completed registration form, required documents and exact amount of the registration fee. If you absolutely cannot attend in the evening, you are asked to bring the completed registration form, required documents and registration fee to the parish office.  To make sure no one is left out, we are keeping registration open until October 31, 2026.  Registrations will not be accepted after this date. Please include a copy of your child’s baptismal certificate as this is necessary for registration. Registration forms will not be accepted if any information is missing.

Catechism classes are intended to assist parents, the primary faith teachers, in their children’s Faith journey and in preparing them to receive the Sacrament of First Reconciliation and Holy Communion.

If your child attends private or public school, they must attend classes which will take place Sunday mornings on December 6, 13, January 10, 17, 24, 31, Feb 7, 21, 28, and Mar 7, 2027 from 9:15 am – 10:45 am concluding with Mass at 11:00 am.

Catechism classes for children attending catholic schools are optional as catholic schools teach religion as part of their curriculum, however, they are more than welcome to attend if you wish.

The Sacrament of First Reconciliation/Confession will take place on Wednesday, April 28, 2027 from 7:00 pm–8:00 pm. It is mandatory that your child attend.

The Sacrament of First Holy Communion will take place in May. Children attending our feeder schools have been assigned the dates listed below.

Saturday, May 1, 2027 – Corpus Christi CES & St. Anne CES

Saturday, May 8, 2027 – Father Henri Nouwen CES & St. Mary Immaculate CES

Saturday, May 15, 2027 – St. Charles Garnier CES

Children from other schools will be assigned to one of these dates based on availability and will receive their specific date by late November.

2026-27 REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED

Registration will take place the evenings of Wednesday, September 30 and Thursday, October 8 from 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm in the Parish hall. It is important that your child attends ONE of the registration evenings with you to meet Fathers.  Please come prepared with completed registration form, required documents and the exact amount of the registration fee.  If you absolutely cannot attend in the evening, you are asked to bring the completed registration form, required documents and registration fee to the parish office.  To make sure no one is left out, we are keeping registration open until October 31, 2026.  Registrations will not be accepted after this date. Please include a copy of your child’s baptismal certificate as this is necessary for registration. Registration forms will not be accepted if any information is missing.

Every weekend we celebrate six (6) Masses. You are kindly asked to select one of these Mass times and attend with your family. Weekly attendance at Holy Mass is expected and will be monitored.  The Priest will address and bless the candidates before the final blessing at Mass. As partners in your child’s faith formation, parents are asked to indicate their commitment, positive support, and cooperation on the Confirmation registration form. Your active involvement—both at home and within the parish community—is essential to helping your child prepare meaningfully for this sacrament.

Candidates must attend Enrolment Sunday which will take place the weekend of November 7/8 at all Masses except the 9:30 am Italian Mass. During the Mass, Father will invite the Confirmation candidates to come forward and present him with their Letter of Intent, sharing why they desire to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation. Following the presentation of their letters, Father will present each candidate with a blessed wooden cross, which they are asked to wear always, especially on the day they receive the Sacrament of Confirmation.

Confirmation classes are mandatory and are intended to assist parents, the primary faith teachers, in their children’s Faith journey and in preparing them for the Sacrament of Confirmation.

If your child attends private or public school, classes will take place Sunday afternoons, on December 6, 13, January 10, 17, 24, 31, Feb 7, 21, 28, and Mar 7, 2027  from 2:45 pm – 4:15 pm concluding with Mass at 4:30 pm.

If your child attends a catholic school, in addition to their religion classes at school as part of their curriculum, they must attend 5 Confirmation classes, one class per month for 5 months from November to March from 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm Thursday evenings in the Parish hall. Dates will be provided later.

It is required that the candidates attend a Confirmation Retreat.  This retreat will take place sometime in February and will give the candidates the opportunity to EXPERIENCE God and help to prepare them for their Sacrament of Confirmation. It will be a day of inspirational & heart changing talks, fun & dynamic activities, praise & worship and personal prayer. The goal of the day is to give candidates a REAL ENCOUNTER with the Risen Lord. More details regarding the retreat will be provided later.

The Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession) will take place on Wednesday, April 7, 2027 from 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm.

The Sacrament of Confirmation will take place in April and this year will be celebrated by the Bishop. Children attending our feeder schools have been assigned the dates listed below.

Tuesday, April 13, 2027 – Father Henri Nouwen CES & St. Mary Immaculate CES

Thursday, April 15, 2027 – St. Charles Garnier CES

Tuesday, April 20, 2027 – Corpus Christi CES & St. Anne CES

Thursday, April 22 and Tuesday, April 27, 2027 will be assigned to other schools based on availability and will be confirmed by late November.

2026-27 REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED

Congratulations on taking this big step in your child’s spiritual journey. It is essential that parents and children approach this time with reverence, commitment, and a sincere desire to grow in their Catholic faith.  Regular participation in Mass, prayer, and the practice of faith at home are vital components of this preparation. Together, as a faith community, we are called to support and guide our children as they take this important step in their spiritual lives.

This is an important year of preparation for your family as your child plans to participate in the Rite of Christian Initiation of Children (RCIC) program and receive the Sacrament/s on Saturday, April 3, 2027.

Every weekend we celebrate six (6) Masses. You are kindly asked to select one of these Mass times and attend with your family. For younger children, we ask that you attend the 11:00 am Mass with the Children’s Liturgy program. Weekly attendance at Holy Mass is expected and will be monitored.  The Priest will address and bless the children at the Mass.

The RCIC program is intended for children who are not in the sacramental grades of grades 2/3 and 7/8 and who are receiving one sacrament or more than one sacrament at the same time and under the age of 17.

Registration will take place the evenings of Wednesday, September 30 and Thursday, October 8 from 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm in the Parish hall. It is important that your child attends ONE of the registration evenings with you to meet Fathers. Please come prepared with completed registration form, required documents and exact amount of the registration fee.  If you absolutely cannot attend in the evening, you are asked to bring the completed registration form, required documents and registration fee to the parish office.  To make sure no one is left out, we are keeping registration open until October 31, 2026.  Registrations will not be accepted after this date. Registration forms will not be accepted if any information is missing.

Your child must attend RCIC classes which will be held either Monday afternoons from 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm in the Parish Hall, or on Sunday mornings or afternoons, depending on your child’s age and the sacraments they are preparing to receive. Parents will receive an email from the Parish Office with the specific dates and time for their child’s classes by late November.

PROGRAM BEGINS IN SEPTEMBER 

DO YOU WISH TO BECOME CATHOLIC OR KNOW SOMEONE ELSE WHO DOES?

Adults (17 and older) interested in becoming Catholics or needing the Sacrament of Confirmation or seeking to deepen their faith are invited to call or email the Parish office for information about the RCIA (Rites of Christian Initiation of Adults).

Contact the Parish office from August 1 – 31 to be added to the attendance list for the information session that will take place in September.

Registration forms will be emailed only to those approved candidates that were present  at the information session.  Due to the high volume of candidates, we unfortunately cannot accept everyone that attends the information session.  We have a capacity of 30 candidates, which will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. 

Our Parish offers marriage preparation course both in the spring and fall.

Wednesday evenings  7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Next session: Fall 2026 – October 14 – November 18

If you are planning to marry in the near future and would like to register, contact the Parish office.

PROGRAM RUNS OCTOBER TO JUNE 

No registration required

Children’s Liturgy of the Word is a program in which the Sunday scripture readings and Gospel are proclaimed and explained to children, at an age-appropriate level, from grades K through 6. It is intended to enrich your child’s Faith journey, as well as encourage children to form a loving and generous response to the Word of God.

Children gather for Children’s Liturgy during the 11:00 am Mass every Sunday, beginning October 4 until June 27, 2027.

First Holy Communion candidates are strongly encouraged to participate in this program.

Every Sunday except:

Thanksgiving Weekend:   October 11

Christmas break:              December 27 & January 3

Family day Weekend:       February 14

March break:                     March 14

Palm Sunday:                     March 21

Easter Sunday:                  March 28

Mother’s Day:                    May 9

Victoria day weekend:      May 23

Father’s Day:                     June 20

Our young people are not just the future of this church—they are a vital, active part of the body of Christ right now.

Youth are an integral part of the life and growth of the Church. At our parish, we put priority on the formation and spiritual journey of young people.

We seek to provide a space where they can have fun, make lifelong friends, ask deep questions, and most importantly, come to know and love the Lord.

Welcome to the Youth Ministry at St. Mary Immaculate Parish!

“We are Catholic girlfriends, planting the seeds and letting God do the rest!” 

The Mother’s Group is comprised of Catholic women who gather to pray, provide service to the community, share parenting tips, learn about their Catholic faith, and grow spiritually.  We are a group of like-minded women gathering to find community and fellowship with other Catholic moms.  This once a month retreat helps moms re-charge spiritually. If interested in being a part of our Mother’s Group, email the Parish office at stmaryimmaculateri@archtoronto.org.

Meetings are held monthly on Thursdays from 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm. Dates and location will be announced in the Parish bulletin.

click here for the Midday Moms YouTube channel hosted by Dorothy Pilarski

Calling all men of the Parish!

St.  Mary Immaculate and the Knights of Columbus are pleased to announce the formation of the COR Men’s Group.  Open to ALL men of the parish, including family and friends.

What is COR?  COR is the Latin word for ‘Heart’ and the root of the word ‘courage’.  The focus of the program is to help men reconnect with God through prayer and fellowship. Getting us in touch with God’s design for men to be better sons, fathers, husbands and true servants of God.

The group will meet on the 1^st Saturday of every month from 7:00 am to 8:15 a.m.  in the church hall.  Light refreshment will be served followed by a short video and discussion regarding Catholic masculinity in today’s society.  Lastly, we will close with group prayer.

The group presentations will be led by our very own Deacon Joseph D’Amico.

Calling all men of the Parish!

OUR MISSION

Together, we’re empowering Catholic men to live their faith at home, in their parish, at work and in their community.

General meetings are held monthly on Mondays from 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm. Dates and location will be announced in the Parish bulletin.

Social media contact details – Council 5957

Email: council5957kofc@gmail.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/council5957kofc/

Instagram: @council5957kofc

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/council5957kofc/about/

for more information, click here to visit the Knights of Columbus website

“The Catholic Women’s League of Canada calls its members to grow in faith and to witness to the love of God through ministry and service.”

 It is the united voice of all Catholic women across Canada who diligently work and promote the teachings of the Catholic Church, and who possess immense potential for great service to the community and the global world. The CWL contributes to the life and vitality of the Church, family and community.

Meetings will be held in-person. Dates and time will be announced in the parish bulletin.

The Rosary Apostolate Ministry seeks to bring about a spiritual renewal in future generations through the intercession of Mary, the Mother of God and by the power of the Holy Spirit.

The Rosary Apostolate responds to the initiatives requested by the Pope and the Magisterium. The Apostolate through its volunteers, helps the children and youth to feel that they belong to a greater family of God, namely, the Roman Catholic Church.

Contact Laura Rizzi at laura.rizzi@rogers.com for more information and to pray the rosary together.

The Legion of Mary is a Lay Apostolic Association of Catholics who, with the sanction of the church and under the powerful leadership of Mary Immaculate, Mediatrix of All Graces, served the church and their neighbor on a volunteer basis in about 170 countries. The approval and support of the popes, and a great many bishops, priests and religious, as well as the prayer and efforts of Legionaries. The Legion, by the Grace of God, has grown into a worldwide organization with several million members. We strive to be devout Catholics and true followers of Jesus Christ and obedient to our Mother Mary by serving others through the 7 Corporal works of Mercy.

We reach out to families by arranging Enthronement of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and bringing the Pilgrim Virgin statue into homes. The group meets every Wednesday from 5-6:30 pm.  For more information, please contact Nadine at LegionOfMaryInfo@yahoo.com.

Meetings will be held in-person.