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Our Parish Community of St. Padre Pio is called to
be a sign of God’s Kingdom of “ Justice, peace and
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ABOUT ST. Padre Pio
Padre Pio was born May 25, 1887 in Pietrelcina, Southern Italy. He was ordained a priest in August 1910. In September 1916, he was assigned to the agricultural community of San Giovanni Rotondo as part of the Our Lady of Grace Capuchin Friary. On September 20, 1918, he received the five wounds of our Lord’s passion, which would stay with him for his remaining 50 years. He was the first stigmatized priest in the history of the church.
ABOUT Fr. George Parayil
Fr. George Parayil was born on May 10th, 1970, in Kallara, a small village in Kerala, one of India’s southern provinces. He is his parent’s (Mr.Chandy and Mrs.Chinnamma) eighth child, and he has seven brothers as well as two sisters. He is not the only one in his family to follow religious life, however, as one of his eldest sisters has become a religious Nun, while one of his younger brothers serves as a priest in the Diocese of Khandwa, India. George also completed his High School and Pre- Degree studies in Kerala, India.
At the age of eighteen, Fr. George joined the congregation of the Sons of the Immaculate Conception, and completed his philosophical studies at Dharmaram Vidyashetram, Pontifical Athenaeum for Philosophy and Theology in Bangalore. He secured his degree in BPH and graduated with a B.A in Sociology at the University of Calicut, and later completed his theological studies at ViJnananilayam, the institute of Philosophy and Theology, earning himself a degree of BTH.
He was ordained a deacon in May 1996, and roughly a year later on May 7th, 1997, was ordained into Priesthood at St. Thomas Church, Kallara, by his Lordship Mar Kuriakose Kunnasserry, Bishop of Kottayam Diocese.
After the ordination, he was appointed as the Superior of various communities in the congregation of the Sons of the Immaculate Conception, Rector of the minor Seminary, and the secretary of the provincial superior.
On June 10th, 2002, Fr. George was transferred to Rome to take part in an Italian course. Only a month later, on July 15th, he was officially appointed as the associate pastor of the Epiphany of Our Lord Parish in Toronto. After four years of service in Epiphany of Our Lord Parish, he was appointed the associate pastor of the Immaculate Conception Parish in Woodbridge.
On September 22nd, 2007, he returned to Epiphany of Our Lord Parish as Pastor, and after seven years of his ministry there, he was appointed as the Pastor of Transfiguration of Our Lord Parish in Etobicoke. Now, on June 28th, 2022, Archbishop Cardinal Collins has appointed him a Pastor here at St. Padre Pio Parish, where he looks forward to many years of ministry in our community.
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THE POWER OF THE CROSS: A MUSICALLY IMMERSED PASSION PLAY
The Parish of St. Padre Pio is now in rehearsals for the first annual Passion Play. With beautiful music and heartfelt performances, the production entitled The Power of The Cross, will be performed on the evening of Palm Sunday (Sunday, April 2, 2023, 7:30 PM), at St. Padre Pio Church. The community event is a major fundraising event for the parish and is presented by the St. Padre Pio Parish and daMAR Distribution. Tickets are $20 each, with assigned seating and can be purchased at the church on the weekends before and after each mass. Tickets are going fast and select seats still remain. Don’t miss your chance to see this incredible production! For more information, please contact: Liana Del Mastro at stpadrepiopassionplay@gmail.com.
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Upcoming Events
Feast of St. Padre Pio
Newly Appointed Archbishop to Celebrate Feast at the First Church in Canada Named in Honour of Saint Padre Pio
St. Padre Pio Church will celebrate the feast of its patron saint this September, with a three day event, culminating in a special mass on September 23rd, celebrated by Archbishop Francis Leo – the newly appointed Archbishop of Toronto.
Monthly Memorial Mass
Families are invited to our monthly memorial mass in commemoration of the loss of a loved one. The memorial mass will be celebrated on the last Wednesday of each month. A family member will be invited to light a candle and gather around the altar in honor of a loved one when the names are called. Anniversary Mass Donation envelopes are available in the narthex, Envelopes will be collected prior to the Mass. Monthly Memorial Mass, will take place on the last Wednesday of every month at 7:00 pm. All are welcomed to join us
PILGRIMAGE TO THE HOLY LAND & JORDAN APRIL 7- 18, 2024 $4,590.00
Under spiritual direction of Fr. George Parayil, Pastor he will be leading a group on a 12 Day Pilgrimage to the Holy Land & Jordan. Price includes Flight, Hotel, 2 Meals Daily, Sightseeing as per itinerary, Tips to driver, guides, restaurants and hotels. For more information and registration call:
Stan – ext. 339 or 647-463-9057 stan@ihtours.com or Liliana – ext. 324 liliana@ihtours.com. Please see the flyer that can be found in the narthex for more information.
All masses are now resuming
Weekend Mass Schedule
The 10:30am Sunday Mass will be live streamed each week
- Sat 5:00 pm (English)
- Sun 8:00 am (Italian)
- Sun 9:15 am (English)
- Sun 10:30 am (English)
- Sun 12:00 noon (English)
Weekday Mass Schedule
- Mon: 7:00 pm (Italian)
- Tue: 9:00 am (preceded by The Divine Mercy Chaplet at 8:45am)
- Wed: 7:00 pm (preceded by the recitation of the Rosary at 6:45 pm)
- Thu: 9:00AM
- Fri: 9:00AM (followed by the recitation of the Rosary)
- Labour Day: 9:00 a.m.
- Thanksgiving Monday: 9:00 a.m.
- 8:00 am
- 9:15 am
- 10:30 am
- 12:00 pm
Confessions Schedule
- Mondays – 6:30 pm – 7:00 pm (Italian)
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Saturdays – 4:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Any other time by appointment
First Friday
On the First Friday of every month Mass will be celebrated at 9:00 am, followed by the Novena to the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Divine Mercy Chaplet, Eucharistic Adoration will be available for personal prayer time until 6:30 pm with the Benediction, followed by the 7:00 pm Mass.
AN HOUR WITH JESUS
Can you spend an hour with Jesus? What would you talk about? Come and find out. Starting on Friday, September 1st, at 6PM, and continuing every first Friday each month, you can come and spend an hour with Jesus in praise and worship music, meditation, reflection and adoration – all in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament. At the heart of Eucharistic Adoration is our Lord Jesus Christ – so come and spend some time with him. No formal prayer is needed. Just a willingness to meet with Jesus. People of all ages are welcome to attend, to sing, praise and have a dialogue with Jesus straight from their hearts.