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Pre-Authorized Giving at St. Basil's Church

You can plan your giving to St. Basil's in advance for the whole year and you can continue to support St. Basil's when you are away on holiday by signing up for Pre-Authorized Giving (P.A.G.). For more information on P.A.G., please pick up a leaflet from the rack at the back of the church or from the Parish Office, or click on the link for a copy of the P.A.G. Leaflet.

Mass Times

Weekends:

Saturday: 9:00 am, 5:00 pm (Vigil)

Sunday: 9:00 am, 10:30 am, 12:00 noon, 4:30 pm

Weekdays:

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday: 7:30 am, 12:10 pm, 5:10 pm

Wednesday, Friday: 7:30 am, 12:10 pm, 4:00 pm, 5:10 pm

Public Holidays:

9:00 am

Confessions:

Monday - Friday: 11:30 am - 12:00 noon.

Saturday: 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

There are no confessions on public holidays.

For a printable copy of the Mass Schedule, please click here.

Eucharistic Adoration for Vocations on the First Friday of the Month

Following after the 12:10 pm mass on the first Friday of each month there is Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and Benediction until 1:30 pm.

Thinking About Becoming a Roman Catholic?

The Pastoral Team would be happy to answer questions about what is involved in preparing to be baptized, if you are not already a baptized Christian. If you are a baptized Christian from another denomination, we also welcome your enquiries about reception into the Catholic faith. Please leave your name, phone number and/or email address at the Parish Office for the attention of Lynn MacDonald. We welcome your enquiries year round.

 

Welcome to St. Basil's

Welcome to historic St. Basil's Church in the heart of downtown Toronto and welcome to our website! We hope that you find this site interesting and informative.

St. Basil's, founded by the Basilian Fathers in 1856 is the third oldest Catholic church in the city of Toronto, after St. Paul's Basilica and St. Michael's Cathedral. Although we are located in the heart of downtown Toronto, our ministry extends far beyond the local area. Not only are we the Collegiate church of the University of St. Michael's College in the University of Toronto, our parishioners come to worship here from all over the city. Since October 2007 we have been the home of the national televised Daily Mass, reaching people in their homes all over Canada. The Daily Mass is broadcast six days a week on Vision TV, CTS, and Salt & Light TV.

We are delighted that you have taken the time to visit our website. If you are not already a parishioner, please drop in and visit us when you are in the neighbourhood.

The Pastoral Team at St. Basil's Church

Stations of the Cross - Every Friday During Lent

Every Friday during Lent after the 5:10 p.m. mass (approximately 5:40 p.m.) we will hold the Stations of the Cross in the church. All are welcome.

St. Vincent de Paul Bundle Sunday - March 27 and 28

A St. Vincent de Paul truck will be parked in front of the Church before and after the 5:00 p.m. mass on Saturday, March 27, and the 9:00 a.m., 10:30 a.m, 12:00 noon, and 4:30 p.m. masses on Sunday, March 28 and will be collecting donations of men's, women's and children's clothing, shoes, boots toys, bedding, drapes etc. For more information, please visit the St. Vincent de Paul, Toronto website.

Holy Week Mass Schedule

Passion/Palm Sunday - March 28

Palms will be blessed in the vestibule to the church at the beginning of mass and masses will be celebrated according to our regular Sunday schedule.

Holy Thursday: The Lord's Supper - April 1

Confessions: 12:00 noon - 1:00 p.m.

Mass: 7:30 p.m. with Adoration until 10:00 p.m.

Good Friday: The Lord's Passion - April 2

Confessions: 1:00 - 2:30 p.m.

Good Friday Service: 3:00 p.m.

The Easter Vigil: The Resurrection of the Lord - April 3

Confessions: 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Mass: 8:00 p.m.

Easter Sunday - April 4

9:00 a.m., 10:30 a.m., and 12:00 noon. There will be NO mass at 4:30 p.m.

For a complete copy of our Holy Week schedule, including the weekday masses and confessions, please click here.

What's So Special About the Gospel of ... ?

St. Basil's Church and Continuing Education at the University of St. Michael's College present a series of four lectures in the St. Basil Parish Hall. There is no charge to attend, but reservations are required. To reserve a seat, please call the Parish Office at 416 926 7110. The last lecture in the series is on:

Tuesday, May 11, 7:00 p.m.

"The Gospel of John: John, the Beloved Disciple"

Rev. Thomas Rosica, C.S.B., CEO Salt and Light Television Network and Lecturer, Toronto School of Theology

A Faith Journey to Oberammergau - June 20 - July 5, 2010

This year, Fr. Paul McGill, C.S.B., will be leading a faith journey along the Danube from Prague to Vienna. The highlight will be a visit to Oberammergau to witness the once in every ten years production of the Passion of Christ. If you are interested in finding out more about this trip, you can view the brochure by clicking here, or you can pick a copy up from the Parish Office.