St. Columba ParishThis page is the parish's living calendar. Dated events are listed first; the month view below shows those events together with the weekly and monthly groups that meet at the parish. Click any item for details, or add it straight to your own calendar.
Coming up
Welcome Back Parish Picnic
Sunday, Sep 20 · 12:15 PM – 2:00 PM · Parish grounds
Burgers, games and a bouncy castle on the front lawn after the 11:00 AM Mass. Everyone is welcome — bring a lawn chair.
Alpha — Session 1: Is There More to Life Than This?
Thursday, Sep 24 · 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM · Parish hall
A free ten-week series exploring the basics of the Christian faith over a shared meal. No question is off limits.
Baptism Preparation Class
Sunday, Sep 27 · 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM · Meeting room A
Required for parents and godparents before an infant baptism. Register through the parish office.
First Friday Adoration & Benediction
Friday, Oct 2 · 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM · Church
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament with confessions available, ending with Benediction.
Blessing of Animals — Feast of St. Francis
Sunday, Oct 4 · 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM · Front steps
Bring your pets (on a leash or in a carrier) to the front steps after the 9:00 AM Mass for a blessing.
Thanksgiving Food Drive Collection
Sunday, Oct 11 · 12:15 PM – 2:00 PM · Narthex
Non-perishable food for our St. Vincent de Paul pantry. Drop-off in the narthex after all Masses this weekend.
Knights of Columbus Charity Dinner & Dance
Saturday, Oct 17 · 6:30 PM – 10:00 PM · Parish hall
Annual fundraising dinner supporting the parish food pantry and Special Olympics. Tickets $60 at the parish office.
Confirmation Parent Information Session
Sunday, Oct 18 · 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM · Church
For parents of Grade 7 students preparing for Confirmation in spring 2027.
Volunteer Screening Workshop
Saturday, Oct 24 · 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM · Parish hall
Archdiocesan Safe Environment training for all new volunteers in high-risk ministries.
All Saints’ Day Mass
Sunday, Nov 1 · 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM · Church
Holy day of obligation. Masses at 8:30 AM, 11:00 AM and 7:00 PM.
All Souls’ Day Memorial Mass
Monday, Nov 2 · 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM · Church
We remember all parishioners who died this past year. Families of the deceased are especially invited; names will be read.
CWL Christmas Bazaar & Bake Sale
Saturday, Nov 14 · 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM · Parish hall
Hand-made crafts, preserves, baking and a tea room hosted by the Catholic Women’s League.
Youth Ministry: Praise & Worship Night
Saturday, Nov 21 · 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM · Church & youth room
An evening of music, adoration and pizza for Grades 9–12. Friends welcome.
Advent Wreath Blessing & Lessons and Carols
Sunday, Nov 29 · 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM · Church
Begin Advent with the blessing of family wreaths and carols by the parish choir.
Immaculate Conception Mass
Tuesday, Dec 8 · 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM · Church
Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
Advent Penitential Service
Sunday, Dec 13 · 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM · Church
Several priests available for confession before Christmas.
Christmas Eve Family Mass
Thursday, Dec 24 · 4:00 PM – 5:15 PM · Church
Children’s pageant at 3:30 PM, Mass at 4:00 PM. Also 8:00 PM and Midnight Mass (carols at 11:30 PM).
Parish calendar
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Calendar
- Parish events
- Liturgy & feasts
- Devotions
- Youth & young adults
- Faith formation
- Community & outreach
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Every week & every month
Regular gatherings that do not change from week to week. Newcomers are welcome at all of them — just show up.
Charismatic Prayer Group
Praise, Scripture and intercession; bilingual English and Spanish.
Novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help
Followed by Benediction on the first Wednesday of the month.
Submit an event
Parish groups may ask to have an event listed here and in the bulletin. Send the title, date, time, location and a two-sentence description to office@stcolumbatoronto.ca by Wednesday at noon for the following weekend. Events open to the public in the parish hall must be booked through hall bookings first.