St. Cecilia's Catholic Church
Toronto ON
M6P 1P5
Who we are
Over the past 100 years, St. Cecilia’s Parish has become both a demographic and spiritual cornerstone of our community. In its early years, it was a place of worship as well as a meeting place for many Irish descendants and immigrants. Today, the Parish is home to a large Vietnamese congregation as well as a cross-section of Toronto’s multicultural descendants and new immigrants.
Both weather and age have taken their toll on the church’s structure. In 1895 the Catholic community had a great need to construct a place of worship. Today, the need exists to preserve the very church the community built. Fund-raising efforts to restore the once majestic structure swung into full gear in 1994. The daunting challenge facing what is now a relatively small parish is being met with faith and dedication.
In November 1994, Mr. Gordon Angus and his friend and assistant, Mr. Robert Mylchreest began restoration work on St. Cecilia’s 1915 organ. Estimates provided in previous years showed that the work costs would have totalled approximately $65,000.00. Mr. Angus and Mr. Mylchreest undertook the task free of charge and full of spirit. In five months, their precision, hard work and dedication was fulfilled. Upon completion Father Turk, the pastor at the time, asked the Anglican gentlemen if there was some way the congregation might show their appreciation. Father Turk paraphrased Mr. Angus’ response; “If your congregation will increase in numbers and spirit to praise the Lord, this will be the best remuneration for our work.”
Both weather and age have taken their toll on the church’s structure. In 1895 the Catholic community had a great need to construct a place of worship. Today, the need exists to preserve the very church the community built. Fund-raising efforts to restore the once majestic structure swung into full gear in 1994. The daunting challenge facing what is now a relatively small parish is being met with faith and dedication.
In November 1994, Mr. Gordon Angus and his friend and assistant, Mr. Robert Mylchreest began restoration work on St. Cecilia’s 1915 organ. Estimates provided in previous years showed that the work costs would have totalled approximately $65,000.00. Mr. Angus and Mr. Mylchreest undertook the task free of charge and full of spirit. In five months, their precision, hard work and dedication was fulfilled. Upon completion Father Turk, the pastor at the time, asked the Anglican gentlemen if there was some way the congregation might show their appreciation. Father Turk paraphrased Mr. Angus’ response; “If your congregation will increase in numbers and spirit to praise the Lord, this will be the best remuneration for our work.”
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Leadership
Leader Name:
Rev. Joseph Tap Van Tran
Leader Position:
Pastor
Phone:
Fax:
416 604 2607
Leader Email:
Click here to contact Rev. Joseph Tap Van Tran
Other Church Leaders:
In Residence: Rev. Daniel Sehlapelo
Administration
Admin Name:
Sandra Niedra
Admin Position:
Administrative Assistant
Phone:
Fax:
416 604 2607
Admin Email:
Click here to contact Sandra Niedra
St. Cecilia's Catholic Church Mass Times
2016 Holy Week Schedule
Palm Sunday Masses March 20 2016
Saturday Vigil Mass: 7:00 pm
Sunday: 9:00 and 11:00 am
Confessions:
Tuesday: 7:30 - 8:00 pm
Wednesday: 9:30 - 10:00 am and 7:30 - 8:00 pm
Holy Thursday: March 24 2016
No morning Mass
Mass of the Lord's Supper: 6:30 pm
Eucharistic Adoration: 10:30 pm to midnight
Confessions: 10:30 pm to midnight
Good Friday: March 25 2016
No morning Mass
Confession: 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Divine Mercy Novena: 2:45 pm
Celebration of the Lord's Passion: 3:00 pm
Followed by the Stations of the Cross
Holy Saturday: March 26 2016
No morning Mass
Blessing of the Food: 12:00 nn
Divine Mercy Novena: 12:15 pm
Confessions: 12:30 - 1:00 pm
Easter Vigil: March 26
Easter Vigil Mass: 9:30 pm
Easter Sunday: March 27
Divine Mercy Novena: 8:45 am
Masses: 9:00 am and 11:00 am
REGULAR SCHEDULE
Weekday Masses
Monday to Saturday
9:05 a.m.
Saturday Mass
7:00 p.m.
Sunday Mass
9:00 a.m. and
11:00 a.m.
First Friday Exposition
9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Sacrament of Reconciliation
Saturday
4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
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Palm Sunday Masses March 20 2016
Saturday Vigil Mass: 7:00 pm
Sunday: 9:00 and 11:00 am
Confessions:
Tuesday: 7:30 - 8:00 pm
Wednesday: 9:30 - 10:00 am and 7:30 - 8:00 pm
Holy Thursday: March 24 2016
No morning Mass
Mass of the Lord's Supper: 6:30 pm
Eucharistic Adoration: 10:30 pm to midnight
Confessions: 10:30 pm to midnight
Good Friday: March 25 2016
No morning Mass
Confession: 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Divine Mercy Novena: 2:45 pm
Celebration of the Lord's Passion: 3:00 pm
Followed by the Stations of the Cross
Holy Saturday: March 26 2016
No morning Mass
Blessing of the Food: 12:00 nn
Divine Mercy Novena: 12:15 pm
Confessions: 12:30 - 1:00 pm
Easter Vigil: March 26
Easter Vigil Mass: 9:30 pm
Easter Sunday: March 27
Divine Mercy Novena: 8:45 am
Masses: 9:00 am and 11:00 am
REGULAR SCHEDULE
Weekday Masses
Monday to Saturday
9:05 a.m.
Saturday Mass
7:00 p.m.
Sunday Mass
9:00 a.m. and
11:00 a.m.
First Friday Exposition
9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Sacrament of Reconciliation
Saturday
4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
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Additional Info:
Regular Office Hours:
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday:
10:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.
During off hours: please leave a detailed voice message and someone will get back to you at their next opportunity.
For inquiries, call
Parish Secretariat
Tel: (416)769-8163
Fax: (416)604-2607
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday:
10:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.
During off hours: please leave a detailed voice message and someone will get back to you at their next opportunity.
For inquiries, call
Parish Secretariat
Tel: (416)769-8163
Fax: (416)604-2607
St. Cecilia's Catholic Church History
Grant us grace
0 Lord our God, grant us grace to desire Thee with our whole heart; that, so desiring, we may seek, and seeking find Thee; and so finding Thee may love Thee; and loving Thee, may hate those sins from which Thou hast redeemed us.
St. Cecilia's Catholic Church listing was last updated on the 27th of March, 2016
