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

Lent 2026

"Lent teaches us that to return to the Lord is also to return to one another, and journey together."

Read Cardinal Leo's Message for Lent

Day of Confessions

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

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Good Friday window at St. Michael's Cathedral Basilica

Holy Week & Easter

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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

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Daily Readings

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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

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.

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Latest News

Chrism Mass: Preparing for the Sacramental Year

In the Archdiocese of Toronto, His Eminence Frank Cardinal Leo gathers with the priests and faithful during Tuesday...

Palm Sunday: Holy Week Begins

Palm Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week for Christians around the world. It commemorates the triumphal entry...

The Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord: A “Yes” That Changed The World

On March 25, 2026, at the 5:30 p.m. Mass at St. Michael’s Cathedral Basilica...

Cardinal Leo Writes to Canadian Senators re: Bill C-9 – Religious Freedom

On March 25, 2026, Bill C-9 – The Combatting Hate Act, passed third reading in the House...

Events

Passion Play at St. Edward the Confessor Parish

Our parish community is blessed to once again present the Passion Play...

Mar-29-2026 - Apr-03-2026

St. Edward the Confessor Parish, 75 Churchill Ave.

Join Ignite & St. Mike’s Campus Ministries on Holy Thursday for TRAVELLING ADORATION!

This “mini-pilgrimage” is based on a longstanding Catholic tradition...

Apr-02-2026 - Apr-03-2026

Loretto College, 70 St. Mary St., Toronto

Easter Triduum Retreat - A Silent Retreat for Men & Women

A silent Easter Triduum Retreat for men & women: These days of...

Apr-02-2026 - Apr-05-2026

Manresa Jesuit Spiritual Renewal Centre

Veillée avec Jésus à Gethsémani

Ce Jeudi saint, nous faisons mémoire de la Sainte C...

Apr-02-2026 - Apr-03-2026

1780, boul. Meadowvale, Mississauga

GOOD FRIDAY: Way of the Cross in downtown Toronto

Good Friday, April 3, 2026, Communion and Liberation (CL Toronto) organizes the...

Apr-03-2026 - Apr-03-2026

Beginning at the Newman Centre (89 St. George St.)

A close -up of Jesus on a crucifix with a grey background

Good Friday Procession

Good Friday ProcessionFriday, April 3 – 3 p.m.St. Francis of...

Apr-03-2026 - Apr-03-2026

St. Francis of Assisi Parish, Toronto

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Tenebrae: Service of Solemn Reflection of Holy Week - April 3, 2026

With a dimly lit church, a rarely seen candle holder, and somber...

Apr-03-2026 - Apr-03-2026

St. Paul's Basilica, 83 Power St., Toronto ON

Ignite - Bible and Beer - April 7, 2026

Bible & Beer Series!Ignite! Young Adult Ministry (ages 18–39...

Apr-07-2026 - Apr-07-2026

St. Patrick's Church

Easter Octave Social + Potluck

Join us on the evening of April 9 if you want to...

Apr-09-2026 - Apr-09-2026

Merciful Redeemer Parish

Women Silent Retreat - When Life Stretches Us: An Ignatian Retreat on Resilience

Women Ignatian Retreat: This Ignatian retreat on resilience invites participants to receive...

Apr-10-2026 - Apr-12-2026

Manresa Jesuit Spiritual Renewal Centre

Divine Mercy Retreat

Join us for a Day of Recollection led by Sr. Donata Farbaniec...

Apr-11-2026 - Apr-11-2026

Holy Rosary Parish: 354 St. Clair Ave W, Toronto

Divine Mercy Growth Retreat

We warmly invite you to this Retreat at Divine Retreat Centre Toronto...

Apr-11-2026 - Apr-12-2026

69 William Street Toronto, ON M9N 2G6

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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