St Lawrence Martyr Church Toronto ON
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Who we are
St Lawrence Martyr is a church in the Roman Catholic tradition where everyone is at home whatever their background.
We warmly welcome you, and we pray that you experience every encounter with the parish as an encounter with Jesus Christ himself, really present, here and now, in works of Mercy.
His Real Presence is most clearly encountered in the Eucharist and in the other sacraments. The Risen Lord is also present in our numerous ministries and service to those in need.
Our many get-togethers are celebrations of the abiding love of the Lord for His Church. Take a look, come and see.
You are always most welcome in Christ Jesus Risen!
Sincerely in Christ,
Father Roy Farrell
Pastor, St. Lawrence Martyr Catholic Church
We warmly welcome you, and we pray that you experience every encounter with the parish as an encounter with Jesus Christ himself, really present, here and now, in works of Mercy.
His Real Presence is most clearly encountered in the Eucharist and in the other sacraments. The Risen Lord is also present in our numerous ministries and service to those in need.
Our many get-togethers are celebrations of the abiding love of the Lord for His Church. Take a look, come and see.
You are always most welcome in Christ Jesus Risen!
Sincerely in Christ,
Father Roy Farrell
Pastor, St. Lawrence Martyr Catholic Church
Street Address
2210 Lawrence Ave E
Scarborough
Toronto,
ON
M1P 2P9
Scarborough
Canada
Phone: 416-759-9359
Fax: 416-759-6725
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Church Pastor
Rev. Roy Francis Farrell
Pastor
2210 Lawrence Ave E
Scarborough
Toronto,
ON
M1P 2P9
Scarborough
Canada
Phone: 416-759-9359
Fax: 416-759-6725
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I grew up in a small outport southwest of St. John’s, Newfoundland called Marystown. The first local priest dedicated the town to Mary, the Mother of God. My dad, Bill, was a fisherman and later became a sea captain. My mother was a teacher and, after she married, she was very faithful to her mission of homemaker and was completely dedicated to the education of her children. There were six children, five boys and one girl. Two of my brothers died very early in life. I am the youngest. I have wonderful memories of my childhood growing up in a very Catholic environment.
The first thought of a vocation to the priesthood was when I was ten years old. It began when I started to serve Mass as an altar boy. At home I would always practice saying Mass with my siblings. Even though I was a little guy, I perceived God’s calling. As I continued growing up there was a longing in my heart. God have given me so much, how could I respond with anything other than my whole heart. However, I still had all of the other typical teenage interests.
After graduating high school I attended Memorial University, where I completed my undergraduate degrees. I was certified as an elementary teacher. Teaching jobs were hard to come by, so I headed for ‘da mainland’, as we Newfoundlanders affectionately call Toronto. It was there that I joined the Basilian Fathers. I was sent to Gary, Indiana and Missouri City, Texas where I discerned my vocation with them. After a two year period, I decided that I was more suitably called to be a diocesan priest. I was ordained for the Archdiocese of Toronto on May 8, 1999. I served my first three years as an Associate Pastor at the Epiphany of Our Lord in Scarborough, spent two years at St. Isaac Jogues in Pickering, and was the assigned as Pastor to St. Elizabeth Seton in 2004.
I recently read a prayer for vocations on the back of a prayer card. It summarized, for me, the meaning of priesthood. The prayer goes like this: ‘Grant saintly priests to the world, priests who live close to the Eucharist, with deep spiritual lives, who work and suffer, but with joyful hearts; priests who give every moment of their lives for the salvation of souls and the triumph of the kingdom.’ I ask you to pray that I will live out that prayer in my own life.
The first thought of a vocation to the priesthood was when I was ten years old. It began when I started to serve Mass as an altar boy. At home I would always practice saying Mass with my siblings. Even though I was a little guy, I perceived God’s calling. As I continued growing up there was a longing in my heart. God have given me so much, how could I respond with anything other than my whole heart. However, I still had all of the other typical teenage interests.
After graduating high school I attended Memorial University, where I completed my undergraduate degrees. I was certified as an elementary teacher. Teaching jobs were hard to come by, so I headed for ‘da mainland’, as we Newfoundlanders affectionately call Toronto. It was there that I joined the Basilian Fathers. I was sent to Gary, Indiana and Missouri City, Texas where I discerned my vocation with them. After a two year period, I decided that I was more suitably called to be a diocesan priest. I was ordained for the Archdiocese of Toronto on May 8, 1999. I served my first three years as an Associate Pastor at the Epiphany of Our Lord in Scarborough, spent two years at St. Isaac Jogues in Pickering, and was the assigned as Pastor to St. Elizabeth Seton in 2004.
I recently read a prayer for vocations on the back of a prayer card. It summarized, for me, the meaning of priesthood. The prayer goes like this: ‘Grant saintly priests to the world, priests who live close to the Eucharist, with deep spiritual lives, who work and suffer, but with joyful hearts; priests who give every moment of their lives for the salvation of souls and the triumph of the kingdom.’ I ask you to pray that I will live out that prayer in my own life.
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Rev. Gervais Yombo - Associate Pastor
Rev. Steven Szakaczki - Chaplain to the Faithful participating in the Extraordinary Rite of the Latin Mass
Rev. Steven Szakaczki - Chaplain to the Faithful participating in the Extraordinary Rite of the Latin Mass
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St Lawrence Martyr Church Mass Times
Mass, Confession & Adoration Schedule
WEEKDAY MASS
English Mass:
Monday - Saturday: 8:30 am
* Holy Rosary is recited at 8 am Monday through Saturday.
Latin Mass (Extraordinary Form):
Monday - Wednesday: 11:00 am
Thursday: 7:00 am
Friday: 7:00 pm
Saturday: 10:00 am
SUNDAY MASS
Saturday
5:00 pm English
Sunday
8:30 am English
10:00 am Italian
11:30 am English
1:00 pm Latin
5:00 pm English
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION
Every Saturday following 8:30 am Mass
Every Saturday from 4:15 to 4:45 p.m
Other times by appointment. We look forward to your call should you require more info: 416-759-9359
EUCHARISTIC HOLY HOURS
First Fridays: 9:00 am-12:00 noon | 3:00 pm-7:00 pm
ST. THERESE ADORATION CHAPEL
Our adoration chapel is located in the basement underneath the church, next to the Parish Hall. The chapel is open for adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Mondays to Fridays from 9:00 am-12:00 pm. If you have the time, please consider becoming a permanent adorer at our chapel, and sign in for at least one hour a week at the front of the church, near the statue of Our Lady.
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2021 Christmas
CHRISTMAS EVE, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 24TH, 2021
4:30pm Carols (Italian)/5:00pm Mass (Italian)
6:30pm Carols (English)/7:00pm Mass (English)
8:30pm Carols (English)/9:00pm Mass (English)
11:30pm Carols/12:00am Midnight Mass
CHRISTMAS DAY, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 25TH, 2021
8:30am & 11:30am Mass (English)
10:00am Mass (Italian)
1:00pm Mass (Latin)
THERE WILL BE NO 5:00PM MASS ON CHRISTMAS DAY
*CHRISTMAS EVE/DAY IS A HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION
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WEEKDAY MASS
English Mass:
Monday - Saturday: 8:30 am
* Holy Rosary is recited at 8 am Monday through Saturday.
Latin Mass (Extraordinary Form):
Monday - Wednesday: 11:00 am
Thursday: 7:00 am
Friday: 7:00 pm
Saturday: 10:00 am
SUNDAY MASS
Saturday
5:00 pm English
Sunday
8:30 am English
10:00 am Italian
11:30 am English
1:00 pm Latin
5:00 pm English
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION
Every Saturday following 8:30 am Mass
Every Saturday from 4:15 to 4:45 p.m
Other times by appointment. We look forward to your call should you require more info: 416-759-9359
EUCHARISTIC HOLY HOURS
First Fridays: 9:00 am-12:00 noon | 3:00 pm-7:00 pm
ST. THERESE ADORATION CHAPEL
Our adoration chapel is located in the basement underneath the church, next to the Parish Hall. The chapel is open for adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Mondays to Fridays from 9:00 am-12:00 pm. If you have the time, please consider becoming a permanent adorer at our chapel, and sign in for at least one hour a week at the front of the church, near the statue of Our Lady.
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2021 Christmas
CHRISTMAS EVE, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 24TH, 2021
4:30pm Carols (Italian)/5:00pm Mass (Italian)
6:30pm Carols (English)/7:00pm Mass (English)
8:30pm Carols (English)/9:00pm Mass (English)
11:30pm Carols/12:00am Midnight Mass
CHRISTMAS DAY, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 25TH, 2021
8:30am & 11:30am Mass (English)
10:00am Mass (Italian)
1:00pm Mass (Latin)
THERE WILL BE NO 5:00PM MASS ON CHRISTMAS DAY
*CHRISTMAS EVE/DAY IS A HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION
It's been more than 2 years since the last mass times update. Please make sure to contact the church to confirm mass times.
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St Lawrence Martyr Church History
Parish History
St Lawrence the Martyr Parish (1959 – present)
In the beginning, there was a school but no church and the Catholics living within the boundaries of the future church, anxiously waiting for the Archdiocese to appoint a pastor, decided to try and hurry things along by sending a petition to the Cardinal. Surprisingly this soon brought results and in June of 1959, James Cardinal McGuigan, then Archbishop of Toronto, appointed Fr. William F. Breen as the first pastor.
Sunday Masses were celebrated in the high school across the road from St. Lawrence School and continued there until the church foundations were laid and the basement was completed. On May 21st, 1961, the first Mass was celebrated in the church by James Cardinal McGuigan.
Fr. Breen was transferred to another parish in 1967 and a succession of pastors and curates followed. On June 23rd, 1983, St. Lawrence Parish was given into the care of the Order of Friars Minor (Franciscan) by Gerald Emmett Cardinal Carter. On June 30th 1983, Fr. Ambrose DeLuca, OFM was appointed the first Franciscan pastor. Sadly, he died suddenly in his sleep in 1989. The second Franciscan to be appointed pastor was Fr. Antonio Nardoianni, OFM. His stay was brief and in 1990, a third Franciscan pastor, Fr. Bartholemew De Simone, OFM was assigned. In 1991, Fr. Ralph Paonessa, OFM was appointed, the fourth Franciscan pastor. During his pastoral assignment he accomplished many major projects. The entire interior of the church, sacristy, hall and friary were renovated and the grounds beautifully landscaped. An elevator was installed for the use of the handicapped. A new heating and air conditioning system was installed. Thirty nine beautiful stained glass windows were added to the church.
Fr. Ralph Paonessa retired on June 30th 2011 and Fr. Roy Farrell, a diocesan priest, was appointed pastor on July 1st 2011 along with diocesan priests, Fr. Ioan Bolog and Fr. Steven Szakaczi. Currently Masses are offered in English, Italian and Latin. In 2011, Fr. Steven was appointed chaplain for Latin, more ancient usage. Fr. Pietro Gennuso, is currently the associate pastor administering the sacraments in both Italian and English.
St Lawrence the Martyr Parish (1959 – present)
In the beginning, there was a school but no church and the Catholics living within the boundaries of the future church, anxiously waiting for the Archdiocese to appoint a pastor, decided to try and hurry things along by sending a petition to the Cardinal. Surprisingly this soon brought results and in June of 1959, James Cardinal McGuigan, then Archbishop of Toronto, appointed Fr. William F. Breen as the first pastor.
Fr. Breen was transferred to another parish in 1967 and a succession of pastors and curates followed. On June 23rd, 1983, St. Lawrence Parish was given into the care of the Order of Friars Minor (Franciscan) by Gerald Emmett Cardinal Carter. On June 30th 1983, Fr. Ambrose DeLuca, OFM was appointed the first Franciscan pastor. Sadly, he died suddenly in his sleep in 1989. The second Franciscan to be appointed pastor was Fr. Antonio Nardoianni, OFM. His stay was brief and in 1990, a third Franciscan pastor, Fr. Bartholemew De Simone, OFM was assigned. In 1991, Fr. Ralph Paonessa, OFM was appointed, the fourth Franciscan pastor. During his pastoral assignment he accomplished many major projects. The entire interior of the church, sacristy, hall and friary were renovated and the grounds beautifully landscaped. An elevator was installed for the use of the handicapped. A new heating and air conditioning system was installed. Thirty nine beautiful stained glass windows were added to the church.
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I want to know Thee
Father, I want to know Thee, but my coward heart fears to give up its toys. I cannot part with them without inward bleeding, and I do not try to hide from Thee the terror of the parting. I come trembling, but I do come. Please root from my heart all those things which I have cherished so long and which have become a very part of my living self, so that Thou mayest enter and dwell there without a rival. Then shalt Thou make the place of Thy feet glorious. Then shall my heart have no need of the sun to shine in it, for Thyself wilt be the light of it, and there shall be no night there. In Jesus Name, Amen.
St Lawrence Martyr Church listing was last updated on the 23rd of December, 2021
