Sts. Martha and Mary Parish, Mississauga
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ShareLife is More than a CollectionIt's about bringing the Gospel to life. This article originally appeared in the March 15, 2026 edition of The Catholic Register in recognition of ShareLife’s 50th anniversary. It was in January 2005 that I began my...Posted: Mar-13-2026 -
Dancing the WalkForty years ago, Fr. Gianni Carparelli started the Caritas School of Life, to help those battling addiction through a therapeutic community approach. Below, he reflects on the organization’s impact in light of releasing a new book on his...Posted: Mar-03-2026 -
Knights of Columbus Coats for Kids Program Hits Record to Keep Kids Warm this WinterKnights of Columbus in Ontario donated a record-breaking 20,736 new winter coats to children in need this year through its Knights of Columbus Coats for Kids program. The Ontario chapter of the organization surpassed its target thanks to...Posted: Feb-02-2026 -
Canadian Food for ChildrenDear friends, we are continuing to donate to Canadian Food for Children. This takes place all throughout the year. We hope that you can bring toiletries, especially toothpaste, toothbrushes (new), bath soap (all types), shaving kits and cream, body...Posted: Jan-30-2026 -
THANK YOU from The Society of St. Vincent De PaulThe Society of St. Vincent De Paul’s Christmas Program was a huge success, thanks to our wonderful parishioners! We received 96+ Christmas Food bags, 70 were distributed directly to our neighbours in need. The remainder were delivered...Posted: Jan-16-2026 -
Jubilee of Prisoners: Building a Community of HopeThe Friends of Dismas, named for the “good thief” who was crucified alongside Jesus, is an organization that assists former prisoners by offering them material assistance and community. Deacon Kevin Daudlin, coordinator of the Toronto Dismas Fellowships, reflects...Posted: Dec-11-2025 -
Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre Restores Hope in the Holy LandOn Nov. 29, more than 250 supporters of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem (EOHSJ) gathered at the Venu Event Space in Woodbridge, Ont., for a gala evening themed “Restoring Hope in the City of God...Posted: Dec-08-2025 -
THE NATIONAL MARCH FOR LIFEThe 2026 March for Life in Ottawa will take place on Thursday, May 14th. The theme this year is “Follow Me”. This is your opportunity to restore a culture of life. SAVELIVES. SAVESOULS. There will be a...May-14-2026 to May-14-2026 (06:30 AM to 10:30 PM) -
CATHOLIC WOMEN'S LEAGUE (CWL)May 9th & 10th, 2026 PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS - OUR ANNUAL MOTHER'S DAY PLANT SALE will take place on Saturday May 9th and Sunday May 10th, after all Masses. This year, be sure to pick up some...May-09-2026 to May-10-2026 (07:00 PM to 02:00 PM) -
GOOD SHEPHERD MINISTRIESGive a Cup of Coffee – Feel the Warmth Help Good Shepherd Ministries serve 1000 cups of coffee each day to people who struggle with homelessness and poverty. Kindly drop your donation of coffee in the bin located in our...Posted: Dec-14-2024 -
St. Vincent De PaulThe St Vincent de Paul Society is asking us to bring $25 gift certificates from Food Basics and place them into the decorated gift box in the back of the church, marked St. Vincent de Paul. Please...Posted: Nov-29-2024
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Finding Hope through HopeLineFr. Dr. Matthew M. Durham, D.Min is the Executive Director, Hospice Palliative Care & Community Development, Saint Elizabeth Foundation. Fr. Durham shares his insights on the ‘HopeLine’ created by the Archdiocese of Toronto and operated by Saint...Posted: Nov-01-2024 -
Urgent appeal for support in Lebanon—Joint call for help and prayersWith the support of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB), Aid to the Church in Need Canada (ACN), Catholic Near East Welfare Association (CNEWA) Canada, and Development and Peace ― Caritas Canada (DPCC) are launching an appeal for...Posted: Oct-16-2024 -
PARISH FOOD DRIVEA big THANK YOU to all who donated to our Thanksgiving Food Drive. As a result we have put together 1600 pounds of food which was donated to Mississauga Food Bank. Thank you for being a community hero! ...Posted: Oct-13-2024 -
MEMORIAL FOR LIFEA heartfelt thanks to Fr. Xavier for our beautiful Memorial for Life. The memorial was blessed on October 6 after the 11 AM mass followed by a large gathering for Life Chain that stood in prayerful, peaceful, silent witness for...Posted: Oct-10-2024 -
Life Chain 2024Thank you to all who participated in our Life Chain 2024 in silent prayer on Sunday, October 6, 2024. Thank you for your efforts to defend God’s children. Please click here for some pictures.Posted: Oct-06-2024 -
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO OUR CHURCHThis day, September 24, in 1967 Sts. Martha and Mary Church started. HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!Posted: Sep-24-2024 -
PARISH FOOD DRIVESeptember 21 - October 7 We’re thrilled to kick off our Parish Food Drive to Support the Mississauga Food Bank and we need YOU to help make a real impact. ...Posted: Sep-19-2024
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CNEWA Canada Urges National Response for War in UkraineCatholic Near East Welfare Association (CNEWA) Canada is launching a campaign to raise $600,000 to supply ten hospitals in Ukraine with medical equipment, hygiene products and transportation. The appeal follows the news in July of a cruise missile striking...Posted: Sep-17-2024 -
