St. Mary of the People Parish, Oshawa - St. Mary of the People Parish, Oshawa

Annual Mass of St. Patrick

All are welcome to attend on Tuesday, March 17 at 10 a.m. Join us in person at St. Michael's Cathedral Basilica or via livestream.

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March 22 is ShareLife Sunday

This year alone, 150,000 individuals and families will be reached through your faith in action, bringing hope and healing where it’s needed most.

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Day of Confessions

This Lenten season, parishes in the Archdiocese of Toronto will be holding a Day of Confessions between March 22 to 28, 2026.

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Good Friday window at St. Michael's Cathedral Basilica

Holy Week & Easter

Please contact your local parish for special Mass and service schedules for Holy Week and Easter weekend.

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Welcome to St. Mary of the People Parish, Oshawa

The center of our faith community for over 65 years.

Mass Times & Office Hours

Click here for our Regular Mass Times, Confession & Office Hours

Daily Readings

View and download the daily readings from Living with Christ.

Lenten/Easter Schedule

Let us enter this sacred season with open hearts, seeking God's mercy and preparing to celebrate the joy of Easter. Click here for our schedule

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The Gift of Securities

Your gift goes further when you donate securities. Learn how donating stocks, bonds and mutual funds can support parishes and archdiocesan charities

VOTIVE CANDLES IN CHURCH

Lighting votive candles is a long-revered tradition of the Catholic Church, a quiet but powerful sign of prayer, and trust in God.

Latest News

Message for Lent 2026 from His Eminence Frank Cardinal Leo

Lenten Message 2026His Eminence Frank Cardinal LeoMetropolitan Archbishop of Toronto My Dear Brothers and Sisters, May...

Protecting the Vulnerable: Current Safeguarding Issues Worldwide

The important topic of safeguarding was brought to the forefront on Friday, March 6 as Fr. Hans Zollner...

Celebrating 150 Years of Faith at St. Patrick's Parish

On Sunday, March 8, St. Patrick’s Parish in Schomberg, Ont., joyfully celebrated its 150th anniversary with...

Cardinal Leo Reflects on the “Abundant Life” During St. Mark’s Parish Visit

On Sunday, March 1, His Eminence Frank Cardinal Leo visited St. Mark’s Parish in Stouffville, Ont...

Events

40 Days for Life Toronto Lenten Campaign

You are warmly invited to take part in a peaceful and prayerful...

Feb-18-2026 - Mar-29-2026

Dufferin and Lawrence

Marriage Preparation Course March 2026

This course will take place over two Saturdays: March 7, 2026, and...

Mar-07-2026 - Mar-14-2026

Our Lady of Lourdes Church, 520 Sherbourne St TO

Multifaith Iftar Dinner

AN IN-PERSON EVENT SPONSORED BY THE OFFICE FOR ECUMENICAL AND INTERFAITH...

Mar-13-2026 - Mar-13-2026

Mary Ward Centre 70 St. Mary Street Toronto, ON

Women Silent Retreat - An Ignatian Experience of Sacred Earth

Women Ignatian Retreat: The Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius reveal, in and...

Mar-13-2026 - Mar-15-2026

Manresa Jesuit Spiritual Renewal Centre

Lenten Growth Retreat March 14 & 15

We warmly invite you to the Lenten Growth Retreat at Divine Retreat...

Mar-14-2026 - Mar-15-2026

69 William Street Toronto, ON M9N 2G6

Lift Jesus Higher Rally 2026

Be renewed through the Word, worship, and sacraments at the Lift Jesus...

Mar-14-2026 - Mar-14-2026

Lift Jesus Higher Rally 2026

Lift Jesus Higher Youth Rally 2026

Youth (ages 13-18) are invited to be inspired through the Word...

Mar-14-2026 - Mar-14-2026

North Building, Metro Toronto Convention Centre

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World Day of Prayer 2026

AN ONLINE EVENT RECOMMENDED BY THE OFFICE FOR ECUMENICAL AND INTERFAITH RELATIONSThe...

Mar-14-2026 - Mar-14-2026

Online

Mapping the Field of Jewish-Christian Relations

A VIRTUAL EVENT RECOMMENDED BY THE OFFICE FOR ECUMENICAL AND INTERFAITH RELATIONSThe...

Mar-15-2026 - Mar-17-2026

Online

Annual Mass of St. Patrick 2026

The annual Mass of St. Patrick at St. Michael’s Cathedral...

Mar-17-2026 - Mar-17-2026

St. Michael's Cathedral Basilica

LENTEN MISSION – Called to Dialogue: Listening to God, One’s self, and Neighbours"

LENTEN MISSION – Called to Dialogue: Listening to God, One’s...

Mar-18-2026 - Mar-19-2026

Holy Martyrs of Japan Parish, Bradford

Responsibilities and Life's Meaning with St. Joseph

Join us on the evening of March 19 if you want to...

Mar-19-2026 - Mar-19-2026

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570 Marion Avenue
Oshawa, ON
L1J 3B9

Office/Mailing Address
570 Marion Avenue
Oshawa, ON
L1J 3B9

t: 905.728.2212
e: stmaryofthepeopleos@archtoronto.org

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Clergy

Rev. Joel Pabilona, Jr.
Pastor

Parish Staff

Paul Power
Office Administrator

Cheryll Krajcarski
Secretary

Brian Lam
Custodian

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570 Marion Avenue, Oshawa, ON L1J 3B9

t: 905.728.2212

stmaryofthepeopleos@archtoronto.org