We are in Step 3 of the “Roadmap for Reopening” plan. There is no capacity limit for the amount of people in the Church. Our parish hall will be used for weekend Masses in order to have more parishioners participate in the Mass and receive the Eucharist. Physical distancing of 6 feet is still required between parishioners who are not from the same household and masks are still required indoors even if you are fully vaccinated.
Our schedule is as follows. Registration will take place at the door on a first come basis until we reach capacity. Doors will open 15 minutes before weekday Masses and Saturday morning Mass and 30 minutes before Saturday evening and Sunday Masses.
Monday – Thursday
8:00 am Mass followed with the Rosary
Friday
8:00 am Mass
8:30 am – 9:30 am Rosary & Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
7:00 pm Mass
Saturday
8:30 am Mass followed with the Rosary
4:00 pm – 5:00 pm Confessions
5:00 pm Mass
Sunday
8:00 am Mass
9:30 am Italian Mass (also live-streamed)
11:00 am Mass (also live-streamed)
12:30 pm Mass
4:30 pm Mass
PARISH OFFICE
The parish office is open, by appointment only, on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 8:30 am – 4:30 pm (closed 12 – 1 pm for lunch), Please contact the parish office to schedule an appointment.
NOVENA TO PADRE PIO OF PIETRELCINA
Tuesday, September 14 we begin the 9 day Novena to St. Padre Pio. We will conclude the Novena on September 22, the day before the feast day of St. Padre Pio.
September 23, 2021 Feast Day St. Padre Pio
Mass at 8:00 am and bilingual Mass at 12:10 pm.
2021-2022 SACRAMENTS OF FIRST HOLY COMMUNION AND CONFIRMATION
Children beginning grade 2 and grade 7 in September 2021 and would like to receive the Sacraments are asked to register with the Parish. Registrations will begin October 4, 2021. Forms will become available on our website.
Please note that we are still running our 2021 ShareLife Campaign
Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
September 19, 2021
Will you help us reach our ShareLife campaign goal?
“Our goal can be met, but only with your help. I invite you to join today’s generation of heroes by making a sacrificial gift to ShareLife. As you contemplate the blessings God has entrusted to you, please join me in giving to ShareLife to the best of your ability.”
– Cardinal Thomas Collins
October 3 is the next ShareLife Sunday. Please give generously during the special collection or anytime at sharelife.org.
Thank you for supporting ShareLife!
SHARELIFE COLLECTION DATES
October 2-3
October 30-31
To learn more about ShareLife, visit their website by clicking ShareLife.org
FEDERAL ELECTION RESOURCES FROM A CATHOLIC PERSPECTIVE
With a federal election scheduled for September 20, Catholics are encouraged to learn more about the parties and candidates before they vote. Catholic Conscience is Canada’s non-partisan Catholic civic and political engagement organization. They have prepared a number of resources that will assist Catholics in voter education and engagement. Visit: https://catholicconscience.org/canada/
VIDEO FROM CARDINAL COLLINS ON COVID VACCINES
Click here to watch
Sunday Masses at 9:30 am Italian and 11:00 am in English, simply click on the YouTube icon or click on the link YouTube, SMI Parish
Daily Mass from St. Michael’s Cathedral Basilica. Click here.
Sacrament of Reconciliation/Confession
Confessions take place Saturdays 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm in the parish hall.
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Updates During COVID-19
Stay in touch with our Parish
By phone at 905-884-1784.
Our Parish secretary, is working partially in the office and remotely. Your calls will be answered during office hours.
After hours, please leave a message and we will contact you as soon as possible.
By email at stmaryimmaculateri@archtoronto.org
Visit us on twitter @SMIRichmondHill.
YouTube Channel SMI Parish
Youtube: Live Stream Mass from St. Mary Immaculate on Sunday at 9:30 am in Italian and 11 o’clock – Click to watch
Weekly Mass
7:00 pm
Weekend Mass
9:30 am (Italian)
11:00 am
12:30 pm
4:30 pm
About The Church
Vatican
The Vatican is the centre of authority over the Roman Catholic Church ruled by the Pope. It is located in Vatican City, Rome.
Toronto Archdiocese
Within the Archdiocese of Toronto, you will find a family of faith that is alive and at work in our community.
Our Parish History
The original Church of St. Mary Immaculate goes back to 1857; however, its humble beginnings go back even further than that.