St Mary Star of the Sea
Mississauga ON
L5H 2G1
Who we are
Roman Catholics, who emigrated to Canada from Ireland and settled in the Port Credit area, were zealous in their devotion towards God and their chosen faith. Arriving in the early 1800’s, with no priest or church in the immediate vicinity, they made long arduous trips to the Fifth line, to Trafalgar, or to St Paul’s in Toronto to attend mass and receive the sacraments.
In 1880, at a cost of $2000, the original St Mary Star of the Sea Church was completed with the sacristy added a few years later. It would remain a mission church of St Patrick’s Church in Dixie until 1914, at which time it became a separate parish. In order to help the fledgling church with finances, St Mary’s was also given a mission church in Streetsville. A rectory was added during this time.
The church community continued to grow until the church became too small for the parish. In 1952, Monsignor Sheridan turned the first sod and blessed and laid the cornerstone for a new church. The stained glass windows from the original church were placed in the new church which was officially opened in 1953 by His Eminence Cardinal McGuigan of Toronto. The old church was renovated and served for many years as a convent for the Grey Sisters of the Immaculate Conception.
The new rectory was added to the back of the church in 1960.
Before the 75th Anniversary celebrations in 1989, extensive renovations began to the nave and sanctuary. In 1995, air conditioning was added along with an elevator for the disabled and a remodelled basement.
And now, in 2014, we are celebrating our 100th Anniversary! We give thanks for the many priests appointed to the parish over the years who have served tirelessly, tending to the many duties of a busy parish and maintaining the church as a beautiful House of the Lord. They are deserving of our heartfelt gratitude for devoting their lives to assisting us in our journey towards spiritual and eternal salvation.
In 1880, at a cost of $2000, the original St Mary Star of the Sea Church was completed with the sacristy added a few years later. It would remain a mission church of St Patrick’s Church in Dixie until 1914, at which time it became a separate parish. In order to help the fledgling church with finances, St Mary’s was also given a mission church in Streetsville. A rectory was added during this time.
The church community continued to grow until the church became too small for the parish. In 1952, Monsignor Sheridan turned the first sod and blessed and laid the cornerstone for a new church. The stained glass windows from the original church were placed in the new church which was officially opened in 1953 by His Eminence Cardinal McGuigan of Toronto. The old church was renovated and served for many years as a convent for the Grey Sisters of the Immaculate Conception.
Before the 75th Anniversary celebrations in 1989, extensive renovations began to the nave and sanctuary. In 1995, air conditioning was added along with an elevator for the disabled and a remodelled basement.
And now, in 2014, we are celebrating our 100th Anniversary! We give thanks for the many priests appointed to the parish over the years who have served tirelessly, tending to the many duties of a busy parish and maintaining the church as a beautiful House of the Lord. They are deserving of our heartfelt gratitude for devoting their lives to assisting us in our journey towards spiritual and eternal salvation.
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Leadership
Leader Name:
Rev. Neil McMillan
Leader Position:
Parish Priest
Phone:
Fax:
905-278-0961
Leader Email:
Click here to contact Rev. Neil McMillan
St Mary Star of the Sea Mass Times
Sunday Mass Times
Saturdays
5:00 pm - Cantor
Sundays
9:00 am - Cantor
11:00 am - Choir
Weekday Mass Times
Monday, Thursday, Friday
9:00 am
Wednesday
7:00 pm
Saturday
10:00 am
Note: There are no masses on Tuesdays.
Sacrament of Reconciliation
Saturdays
10:45 am to 11:15 am or
By appointment - contact 905-278-2058
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Saturdays
5:00 pm - Cantor
Sundays
9:00 am - Cantor
11:00 am - Choir
Weekday Mass Times
Monday, Thursday, Friday
9:00 am
Wednesday
7:00 pm
Saturday
10:00 am
Note: There are no masses on Tuesdays.
Sacrament of Reconciliation
Saturdays
10:45 am to 11:15 am or
By appointment - contact 905-278-2058
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St Vincent de Paul
Altar Guild
Altar Servers
Cantors
Cantor/Organist
Collection Counters
Community Choir
Extraordinary Ministers of Communion
Lectors
Liturgy of the Word with Children
Parish Finance Council
Parish Pastoral Council
Ushers
Formation and Evangelization:
Baptism Class
Bible Study (Morning)
Catholic Women's League
Knights of Columbus
Legion of Mary
Praying Team
RCIA
Spiritual Direction
St Vincent de Paul
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Office Hours:
Monday - Friday 9:30 am - 4:30 pm
Monday - Friday 9:30 am - 4:30 pm
"Prayer "is the root, the fountain, the mother of a thousand blessings."Unknown
St Mary Star of the Sea listing was last updated on the 24th of February, 2015
