St. Matthias' Church
Toronto ON
M6J 3N4
Who we are
The small parish church of Saint Matthias, Bellwoods, built in 1873, is on a large property on a side street just north of Queen Street West. When you enter this church you feel as though you have stepped back in time. The many years of faithful worship seem to have seeped into the very fabric of the building, giving a feeling of an inviting and holy place.
The parish community of St. Matthias carries on a welcoming, friendly and hospitable tradition. We are comprised of children and parents; young and old; able-bodied and disabled; employed and unemployed; married, single, divorced, straight and gay; all from the many diverse cultures that comprise this area of the city and beyond.
Feel free to look around this site and learn a bit about us. And then, come find out that we're even nicer in person!
You might be interested to know ...
we have 140 years of history (and still standing!) we have an active and flourishing children's worship group we combine a contemporary and relevant church service with "Anglo-Catholic" ceremonies, chock full of symbolism we offer blessings for same-gender couples aside from regular services, we also have special services throughout the year, like the Animal Blessing and our Patronal Festival everything officially known about Saint Matthias the person can be found by clicking on his name there is more about us on wikipedia lastest news and postings, along with additional photos on our new Facebook page occasionally, we accommodate fashion shows, commercials and movie shoots.
 
The parish community of St. Matthias carries on a welcoming, friendly and hospitable tradition. We are comprised of children and parents; young and old; able-bodied and disabled; employed and unemployed; married, single, divorced, straight and gay; all from the many diverse cultures that comprise this area of the city and beyond.
Feel free to look around this site and learn a bit about us. And then, come find out that we're even nicer in person!
You might be interested to know ...
we have 140 years of history (and still standing!) we have an active and flourishing children's worship group we combine a contemporary and relevant church service with "Anglo-Catholic" ceremonies, chock full of symbolism we offer blessings for same-gender couples aside from regular services, we also have special services throughout the year, like the Animal Blessing and our Patronal Festival everything officially known about Saint Matthias the person can be found by clicking on his name there is more about us on wikipedia lastest news and postings, along with additional photos on our new Facebook page occasionally, we accommodate fashion shows, commercials and movie shoots.
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Leadership
Leader Name:
The Rev. Dr. Alison Kemper Â
Leader Position:
Rector Â
Phone:
Leader Email:
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The Rev. Dr. Alison Kemper on Social Media:
Other Church Leaders:
The Rev. Krista Fry The Rev. Canon Dr. Alyson Barnett-Cowan The Rev. Bob Bettson Â
Driving Directions to St. Matthias' Church
Travel/Direction Tips
By TTC:
You'll want either the Queen 501 streetcar, or the Dundas 505 streetcar.
Queen 501 going west: there is a Sunday stop at the base of Bellwoods; other days of the week, get off at Niagara Street and walk one block west -- turn right on to Bellwoods.
Queen 501 going east: there is a Sunday stop at Bellwoods; other days of the week, get off at Strachan Avenue, cross Queen, and walk two blocks east -- turn left on to Bellwoods.
Dundas 505 going west: your closest stop is Grace Street -- cross Dundas, and walk back two blocks -- turn right on to Bellwoods (south, if you're interested).
Dundas 505 going east: there actually is a stop right at Bellwoods (yay!) -- walk south
By Car:
If you are coming along Queen Street West, Bellwoods Avenue is six blocks west of Bathurst Street and the second street east of Trinity-Bellwoods park (that big greenspace with the neat gates on your left). Turn north (up) on Bellwoods, and after two streets (Crocker Avenue and Robinson Street), you'll see St. Matthias on your right.
Coming from Dundas Street West is a bit trickier, as Bellwoods runs one way toward it. Okay. Five blocks west of Bathurst, or five-ish blocks east of Shaw Street, there is Claremont Street (look for the 7-11 on the south-east corner). Turn south (down). Travel on Claremont to Robinson Street, turn right, and then right again on Bellwoods. St. Matthias is almost immediately on your right.
A note of caution to drivers -- come early, parking is on the avenue and can be limited!
We have a verbal agreement with the Toronto Police Service that permits parking on the east side (right side) of Bellwoods Avenue during our Sunday services. There are parking notes available just inside our front entrance that can be placed on top of your vehicle's dashboard indicating your attendance at one of our liturgies.
Winter snow conditions may limit or prevent parking on Bellwoods Ave. Queen Street has limited free parking until 1 p.m. Â
You'll want either the Queen 501 streetcar, or the Dundas 505 streetcar.
Queen 501 going west: there is a Sunday stop at the base of Bellwoods; other days of the week, get off at Niagara Street and walk one block west -- turn right on to Bellwoods.
Queen 501 going east: there is a Sunday stop at Bellwoods; other days of the week, get off at Strachan Avenue, cross Queen, and walk two blocks east -- turn left on to Bellwoods.
Dundas 505 going west: your closest stop is Grace Street -- cross Dundas, and walk back two blocks -- turn right on to Bellwoods (south, if you're interested).
Dundas 505 going east: there actually is a stop right at Bellwoods (yay!) -- walk south
By Car:
If you are coming along Queen Street West, Bellwoods Avenue is six blocks west of Bathurst Street and the second street east of Trinity-Bellwoods park (that big greenspace with the neat gates on your left). Turn north (up) on Bellwoods, and after two streets (Crocker Avenue and Robinson Street), you'll see St. Matthias on your right.
Coming from Dundas Street West is a bit trickier, as Bellwoods runs one way toward it. Okay. Five blocks west of Bathurst, or five-ish blocks east of Shaw Street, there is Claremont Street (look for the 7-11 on the south-east corner). Turn south (down). Travel on Claremont to Robinson Street, turn right, and then right again on Bellwoods. St. Matthias is almost immediately on your right.
A note of caution to drivers -- come early, parking is on the avenue and can be limited!
We have a verbal agreement with the Toronto Police Service that permits parking on the east side (right side) of Bellwoods Avenue during our Sunday services. There are parking notes available just inside our front entrance that can be placed on top of your vehicle's dashboard indicating your attendance at one of our liturgies.
Winter snow conditions may limit or prevent parking on Bellwoods Ave. Queen Street has limited free parking until 1 p.m. Â
St. Matthias' Church Service Times
Weekly Services
Every third Tuesday 3 p.m. Mass [at John Gibson House]
Every third Tuesday 6:30 p.m. Mass [at Maynard Nursing Home ]
Sunday 10:30 a.m. Sung Mass with Children's Worship
Most last Sundays of the month 11:45 a.m. Service of Healing and Anointing.
Special Services Through the Year
Christmas Vigil Intergenerational Pageant and Mass December 24 5 p.m.
Christmas Eve Midnight Mass of the Nativity December 24 11 p.m.
Christmas Day Sung Mass December 25 11 a.m.
Epiphany Sung Mass Second Sunday after Christmas 10:30 a.m.
Ash Wednesday Sung Mass with Imposition of Ashes First Day of Lent 7 p.m.
Lenten Devotions Stations of the Cross and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament and Stations for Children Fridays in Lent 7 p.m.
Lenten Study 8 p.m.
Sunday of the Passion (Palm Sunday) Liturgy of the Palms, Procession and Sung Mass Sunday before Easter Day 10:30 a.m.
Maundy Thursday Sung Mass, Mandatum (Washing of Hands or Feet), Transfer of the Blessed Sacrament to the Altar of Repose, Solemn Stripping of the Altar, Watch at the Altar of Repose, and Agape (meal shared as a sign of love and friendship) Thursday before Easter Day 7 p.m.
Good Friday Stations of the Cross Friday before Easter Day 10 a.m.
Solemn Liturgy of the Passion, Veneration of the Cross and Mass of the Pre-sanctified Gifts 12 noon
Holy Saturday Great Vigil and First Mass of Easter Saturday evening before Easter Day 8 p.m.
Sunday of the Resurrection Procession, Sung Mass and Pageant, followed by Easter Treasure Hunt Easter Day 10:30 a.m.
Patronal Festival Procession and Sung Mass Sunday closest to May 14 10:30 a.m.
Day of Pentecost Procession and Sung Mass Seventh Sunday after Easter Day 10:30 a.m.
Corpus Christi Sung Mass, Procession, and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament Sunday after Trinity Sunday 10:30 a.m.
Feast of Dedication Procession and Sung Mass Sunday September or October 10:30 a.m.
Animal Blessing Blessing of Animals Sunday October 6, 2019 3 p.m.
Harvest Thanksgiving Sung Mass Sunday before Thanksgiving Day 10:30 a.m.
Solemnity of All Saints Procession and Sung Mass Sunday November 3, 2019 10:30 a.m.
All Souls Solemn Requiem Mass November 2 10:30 a.m.
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Every third Tuesday 3 p.m. Mass [at John Gibson House]
Every third Tuesday 6:30 p.m. Mass [at Maynard Nursing Home ]
Sunday 10:30 a.m. Sung Mass with Children's Worship
Most last Sundays of the month 11:45 a.m. Service of Healing and Anointing.
Special Services Through the Year
Christmas Vigil Intergenerational Pageant and Mass December 24 5 p.m.
Christmas Eve Midnight Mass of the Nativity December 24 11 p.m.
Christmas Day Sung Mass December 25 11 a.m.
Epiphany Sung Mass Second Sunday after Christmas 10:30 a.m.
Ash Wednesday Sung Mass with Imposition of Ashes First Day of Lent 7 p.m.
Lenten Devotions Stations of the Cross and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament and Stations for Children Fridays in Lent 7 p.m.
Lenten Study 8 p.m.
Sunday of the Passion (Palm Sunday) Liturgy of the Palms, Procession and Sung Mass Sunday before Easter Day 10:30 a.m.
Maundy Thursday Sung Mass, Mandatum (Washing of Hands or Feet), Transfer of the Blessed Sacrament to the Altar of Repose, Solemn Stripping of the Altar, Watch at the Altar of Repose, and Agape (meal shared as a sign of love and friendship) Thursday before Easter Day 7 p.m.
Good Friday Stations of the Cross Friday before Easter Day 10 a.m.
Solemn Liturgy of the Passion, Veneration of the Cross and Mass of the Pre-sanctified Gifts 12 noon
Holy Saturday Great Vigil and First Mass of Easter Saturday evening before Easter Day 8 p.m.
Sunday of the Resurrection Procession, Sung Mass and Pageant, followed by Easter Treasure Hunt Easter Day 10:30 a.m.
Patronal Festival Procession and Sung Mass Sunday closest to May 14 10:30 a.m.
Day of Pentecost Procession and Sung Mass Seventh Sunday after Easter Day 10:30 a.m.
Corpus Christi Sung Mass, Procession, and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament Sunday after Trinity Sunday 10:30 a.m.
Feast of Dedication Procession and Sung Mass Sunday September or October 10:30 a.m.
Animal Blessing Blessing of Animals Sunday October 6, 2019 3 p.m.
Harvest Thanksgiving Sung Mass Sunday before Thanksgiving Day 10:30 a.m.
Solemnity of All Saints Procession and Sung Mass Sunday November 3, 2019 10:30 a.m.
All Souls Solemn Requiem Mass November 2 10:30 a.m.
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Inspire my thoughts
Holy Spirit of God, visit now this soul of mine, and tarry within it until the eventide. Inspire all my thoughts. Pervade all my imaginations. Suggest all my decisions. Lodge in my soul's most inward citadel, and order all my doings. Be with me in silence and in my speech, in my haste and in my leisure, in company and in solitude, in the freshness of the morning and the weariness of the evening. Give me grace at all times to rejoice in Thy mysterious companionship.
St. Matthias' Church listing was last updated on the 19th of November, 2021
