St. Columba ParishDevotions are the prayers that have carried Catholics through ordinary days for centuries. None of them is required; all of them are open to anyone. Pick one and come — you will be shown what to do.
Daily Rosary
Led by parishioners; the mysteries of the day. About fifteen minutes.
Novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help
A parish tradition since 1962, with petitions read aloud and Benediction on the first Wednesday.
Contact: Marlene Aquino · novena@stcolumbatoronto.ca
Divine Mercy Chaplet
The Hour of Mercy. Chaplet, a short reading from St. Faustina's diary, and silence. Divine Mercy Sunday celebrated with 3:00 PM Holy Hour.
First Friday & First Saturday
Devotion to the Sacred Heart on First Fridays and to the Immaculate Heart on First Saturdays, with confessions available.
Stations of the Cross
Led in turn by parish groups; Good Friday Stations at noon, outdoors when weather allows.
Charismatic Prayer Group
Praise and worship, Scripture sharing and prayer for healing, in English and Spanish. Life in the Spirit seminar each autumn.
Contact: Carlos Mendoza · prayergroup@stcolumbatoronto.ca
Padre Pio Prayer Group
Rosary and prayers of St. Pio in Italian and English; Mass for the feast on September 23.
Contact: Giuseppe Rossi · padrepio@stcolumbatoronto.ca
Bukas Loob sa Diyos
Filipino Catholic community prayer and fellowship; Simbang Gabi novena Masses in December.
Legion of Mary
Prayer and active works — visiting the sick, the housebound and newcomers.
Christian Meditation
Thirty minutes of silent meditation in the tradition of John Main, with a short teaching. Beginners welcome.
Contact: Helen Park · meditation@stcolumbatoronto.ca
Liturgy of the Hours
The Church's daily prayer of psalms; books provided. Evening Prayer sung on Sundays of Advent and Lent at 4:30 PM.
Votive candles
Candles may be lit at the shrine of Our Lady and at the St. Columba shrine any time the church is open. A suggested offering of $2 covers the cost. The sanctuary lamp, which burns beside the tabernacle, may be offered for an intention for one week; see Mass intentions.
Starting a new group
If a group of parishioners would like to gather for a devotion not listed here — a language rosary, a Bible-sharing circle, a men's or women's prayer breakfast — speak to Fr. Nguyen. New groups need a named coordinator who has completed volunteer screening, and a room booked through the office.