Register by February 11!
Join a 5-week Lenten retreat made in daily life hosted by St. Basil’s parishioners. Based on the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola, founder of the Society of Jesus (Jesuits), this retreat uses Michael Hansen’s The First Spiritual Exercises and offers an accessible introduction to Ignatian spirituality. No prior retreat experience is needed. Register: https://forms.office.com/r/tEfFTyBLs2
Participants commit to 40 minutes of personal prayer at home (4–5 times per week) and gather weekly for small-group conversation on Mondays, February 16 & 23, March 2, 9 & 16, from 7-8:30pm
The World Community for Christian Meditation - Toronto (WCCM-Toronto) invites you to a Lenten retreat day at St. Basil’s parish on Saturday, February 21.
Repent and Believe: Entering into the Mystery of Spiritual Transformation
The first words of Christ Jesus recorded in Mark’s gospel proclaim the essence of his call to the world: “The time has come. The kingdom of God is near. Repent and believe the good news.” These words set the stage perfectly for the season of Lent in which his followers are summoned to a deeper repentance or transformation in the Spirit. We will take time during this Lenten retreat day to explore questions of conversion and call as a spiritual community through meditation, silent reflection, and group sharing.
To Register, visit: www.bit.ly/2026-Lenten
The John Ford First Sunday Food Drive supports our Outreach Ministry through monetary contributions as well as donated items that can be used for our meal service or distributed directly to our patrons.
Meal-replacement drinks, canned stews, and canned meat and fish are particularly helpful to our patrons. Cash donations to support the meal program are also gratefully accepted at the table in the narthex, and you can donate online through our website.
We also welcome donations of rain gear to support our patrons.
Join St. Basil’s and USMC Campus Ministry for a special time of prayer, service, and community to Encounter God this Lent. Beginning on Friday evening with Vespers, and ending with Saturday evening Mass, we will devote ourselves to encountering Christ’s merciful love. Featuring Eucharistic Adoration, Liturgy of the Hours, Scripture, Praise and Worship, activities for families, and the Sacrament of Reconciliation, we will be keeping the church open overnight for prayer as a community. Please sign up to hear more details about the event. To find out more, visit: www.stbasiltoronto.org/24hours
The John Ford First Sunday Food Drive supports our Outreach Ministry through monetary contributions as well as donated items that can be used for our meal service or distributed directly to our patrons.
Meal-replacement drinks, canned stews, and canned meat and fish are particularly helpful to our patrons. Cash donations to support the meal program are also gratefully accepted at the table in the narthex, and you can donate online through our website.
Please note that this month’s Food Drive is not on the First Sunday due to Easter Sunday.
