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All Souls Service

The Church of St. Peter and St. Simon-the-Apostle 525 Bloor Street East, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Please join us for a service of Remembrance of All Souls on Sunday, November 10th at 4:00 pm.  You will hear from the male voices of our choir as they sing Gregorian Chant.  The featured music will be the Requiem Missa Pro Defunctis Kantakion for the Departed.

Santa Claus Parade Sunday

The Church of St. Peter and St. Simon-the-Apostle 525 Bloor Street East, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Take note: Sunday, November 17th we will have one service at 9:30 am to accommodate the Santa Claus Parade.  Our regular 8:30 am and 10:30 am services are cancelled.  The parish of San Lorenzo Luiz who worship in our space in the afternoons will join us for this special early liturgy. The Parade route has […]

Advent Lessons & Carols

The Church of St. Peter and St. Simon-the-Apostle 525 Bloor Street East, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Enter into the season of Advent with a special choral liturgy.  In Advent the church waits in hope and in expectation for the birth of Jesus. This service will feature the music of our former choir director, Derek Holman, as well as, the works of other famous composers: Carter, Ledger, Bruckner, Biebl, Near & Palestrina.  […]

Nine Lessons & Carols

Enter into the sacredness of the Christmas week with a candlelight, traditional service. The Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols is a service that has its roots in Victorian England.  The service tells the story of the fall of humanity, the promise of the Messiah, and the birth of Jesus in nine different readings, beginning […]

Installation of Honorary Canons of St. James Cathedral

St. James Cathedral 106 King Street East, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

On Sunday January 19th at 4:30 pm, Fr Geoffrey will be made a Canon of St. James Cathedral.  Being made a canon is a mark of recognition of his long and faithful service in the Diocese of Toronto.  Bishop Andrew Asbil will preside and the Dean of the Cathedral Stephen Vail will be preaching.  Come […]

Evensong & Parish Dinner

The Church of St. Peter and St. Simon-the-Apostle 525 Bloor Street East, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Our first Evensong of the decade is on Sunday, January 26th, at 4 pm and will include a Magnificat & Nunc Dimittis setting by Thomas Walmisley. The anthem will be Tu es Petrus by Palestrina.  After the service, come and join us for our annual Parish Dinner and Dance. For tickets please speak with Laurie […]

Black History Month Service

The Church of St. Peter and St. Simon-the-Apostle 525 Bloor Street East, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

On Sunday, February 16th, we will have a service that marks Black History Month. Our Children's Coordinator, Sileen Philips, will be preaching and the music will feature African American spirituals. Additionally, there will be informational boards displayed in the parish hall during coffee hour.

Ash Wednesday

The Church of St. Peter and St. Simon-the-Apostle 525 Bloor Street East, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Wednesday, February 26th, is Ash Wednesday and the first day of Lent. We will have services at 11 am and 7 pm, with the imposition of ashes offered at both services. At the evening liturgy, we will be singing the beloved Allegri setting of the Miserere Mei with the glorious floating soprano solo high C's.  […]

Diocesan Day of Prayer & Fasting

The College of Bishops is inviting all people in the Diocese of Toronto to a day of prayer and fasting on Thursday, March 26, during the unfolding situation with COVID-19. Throughout the centuries, God’s people have joined in unified prayer across the world in times of need. In prayerful fasting, we are brought closer to […]

A National Call to Prayer on Lent 5

All around us, while many are in quarantine or self-isolation, the church is blossoming with prayer. We are digging deep into the heart of our faith to lift our voices in the sure and certain knowledge that the Holy Spirit hears our intercessions, thanksgivings and even our groans. Please join me in a national day […]