St. Monica's Parish
Toronto ON
M4P 1T4
Who we are
St. Monica’s Roman Catholic Church is a community of approximately 700 families in Toronto, Ontario Canada. Our Parish family is made up of people of diverse and multicultural backgrounds. The parish belongs to the Archdiocese of Toronto.
Our Mass schedule is as follows:
Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays - 12:10 pm
Tuesdays & Thursdays - 8:00 am
Saturdays - 10:00 am and 5:00 pm
Sundays - 9:00 and 11:00 am
Confession is available 30 minutes before each weekday Mass, and from 4:00 to 4:45 pm on Saturdays.
We are striving to joyfully bring Christ to the world and intentionally bring the world to Christ.
Come visit St. Monica's Parish soon!
Confession is available 30 minutes before each weekday Mass, and from 4:00 to 4:45 pm on Saturdays.
We are striving to joyfully bring Christ to the world and intentionally bring the world to Christ.
Come visit St. Monica's Parish soon!
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Leadership
Leader Name:
Fr. Damian Young-Sam-You
Leader Position:
Pastor
Phone:
Leader Email:
Click here to contact Fr. Damian Young-Sam-You
Other Church Leaders:
Beki Moynihan, Youth Minister
Administration
Admin Name:
Eloisa Mandelker
Admin Position:
Office Secretary
Phone:
Fax:
416-483-2630
Admin Email:
Click here to contact Eloisa Mandelker
St. Monica's Parish Mass Times
SUNDAY EUCHARIST/MASS
Saturday - 5:00pm
Sunday - 9:00am and 11:00am
WEEKDAY EUCHARIST/MASS
Monday/Wednesday/Friday - 12:10pm
Tuesday/Thursday - 8:00am
Saturday - 10:00am
Public Holidays - 10:00am
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION
30 minutes before weekday Masses and
Saturdays 4:00pm - 4:45pm
For confessions outside these times, please contact the Parish Office.
It's been more than 6 years since the last mass times update. Please make sure to contact the church to confirm mass times.
Please contact the church to confirm Mass Times or SUBSCRIBE to updates below
Saturday - 5:00pm
Sunday - 9:00am and 11:00am
WEEKDAY EUCHARIST/MASS
Monday/Wednesday/Friday - 12:10pm
Tuesday/Thursday - 8:00am
Saturday - 10:00am
Public Holidays - 10:00am
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION
30 minutes before weekday Masses and
Saturdays 4:00pm - 4:45pm
For confessions outside these times, please contact the Parish Office.
It's been more than 6 years since the last mass times update. Please make sure to contact the church to confirm mass times.
Please contact the church to confirm Mass Times or SUBSCRIBE to updates below
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Sunday School / Children and Youth Activities
Under 12s:
March Break Camp
Summer Camp
Summer Camp
Under 18s:
Youth Ministry:
EDGE (Grades 6 - 8)
LIFETEEN (Grades 9-12)
Music Ministry
Confirmation (R.O.C)
EDGE (Grades 6 - 8)
LIFETEEN (Grades 9-12)
Music Ministry
Confirmation (R.O.C)
Other activities & ministries
Altar Servers
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion
Lectors
19+ (Young Adults Ministry)
Hospitality Ministers
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion
Lectors
19+ (Young Adults Ministry)
Hospitality Ministers
Other information
Additional Info:
Office Hours
Monday to Friday - 8:30am to 8:30pm
Saturday - 11:30am to 4:00pm
Public Holidays - Office is Closed
Monday to Friday - 8:30am to 8:30pm
Saturday - 11:30am to 4:00pm
Public Holidays - Office is Closed
St. Monica's Parish History
History of St. Monica's Parish
St. Monica's occupies a unique place in the history of the City of Toronto and in the life of the Church. It was established in 1906 through the generosity of Mr. Eugene O'Keefe. The name Saint Monica was given in honour of Eugene O'Keefe's wife, Helen, who had a great devotion and admiration for St. Monica. It was to be built in Eglinton, Ontario, in the "far northern suburbs" of Toronto, and was to serve the needs of all Catholics living north of St. Clair Avenue.
St. Monica's is the "Mother Church" of mid-Toronto. Mother Church of Our Lady Perpetual Help, Blessed Sacrament Parish, St. Anselm's, and Our Lady of the Assumption.
The present Church was erected in 1959 and is a modified cruciform design. The interior of the Church has undergone several renovations and refubishings since 1959.
St. Monica's is currently on her 13th Pastor in its rich history:
1906-1908 Rev. James F Player, C.S.B
1908-1910 Rev. Patrick J. Bench, D.P.
1910-1921 Rev. James B. Dollard, D.P.
1921-1957 Rev. Hugh J. Murray
1957-1972 Rev. Edward T. Madigan
1972-1980 Rev. Thomas F. Hayes
1980-1984 Rev. Walter B. Kerr, P.H.
1984-1995 Rev. G Wm O'Brien, P.H.
1995-1996 Rev. J. Bernard Canning
1996-2001 Rev. Wilfred J. McAneney
2001-2003 Rev. Vincent Nguyen (Administrator)
2003-2013 Rev. Joseph D. Kelly
2013- Rev. Damian C. Young-Sam-You
St. Monica's occupies a unique place in the history of the City of Toronto and in the life of the Church. It was established in 1906 through the generosity of Mr. Eugene O'Keefe. The name Saint Monica was given in honour of Eugene O'Keefe's wife, Helen, who had a great devotion and admiration for St. Monica. It was to be built in Eglinton, Ontario, in the "far northern suburbs" of Toronto, and was to serve the needs of all Catholics living north of St. Clair Avenue.
The present Church was erected in 1959 and is a modified cruciform design. The interior of the Church has undergone several renovations and refubishings since 1959.
St. Monica's is currently on her 13th Pastor in its rich history:
1906-1908 Rev. James F Player, C.S.B
1908-1910 Rev. Patrick J. Bench, D.P.
1910-1921 Rev. James B. Dollard, D.P.
1921-1957 Rev. Hugh J. Murray
1957-1972 Rev. Edward T. Madigan
1972-1980 Rev. Thomas F. Hayes
1984-1995 Rev. G Wm O'Brien, P.H.
1995-1996 Rev. J. Bernard Canning
1996-2001 Rev. Wilfred J. McAneney
2001-2003 Rev. Vincent Nguyen (Administrator)
2003-2013 Rev. Joseph D. Kelly
2013- Rev. Damian C. Young-Sam-You
Lord, teach me to listen.
The times are noisy and my ears are weary with the thousand raucous sounds which continuously assault them. Give me the spirit of the boy Samuel when he said to Thee, "Speak, for Thy servant heareth." Let me hear Thee speaking in my heart. Let me get used to the sound of Thy voice, that its tones may be familiar when the sounds of earth die away and the only sound will be the music of Thy speaking. Amen.
St. Monica's Parish listing was last updated on the 10th of January, 2018
