St. Margaret New Toronto: A Place of Heritage, Faith, and Belonging

At St. Margaret New Toronto, we begin with gratitude. This parish is not simply a building of stone and wood; it is a gift handed down to us by our parents, grandparents, and generations before them. Even if we cannot fully understand the depth of that gift, we feel its value. We sense the responsibility to cherish it, to honour it, and to preserve it so that future generations will also know its blessing.

This church is our collective heritage—sacred, enduring, and alive.

And what makes it alive is the people.

St. Margaret’s is a small reflection of our city: diverse, multicultural, filled with stories from many different backgrounds.

Some come because they believe.

Others come because they belong.

Some fall so in love with this community that they call it home.

What unites us is not uniformity, but love—lived out daily in ways large and small.

During the week, you’ll see this love in action.

• In the joyful and innocent faces of Got Your Back, a vibrant community of young adults with mental challenges.

• In the hardworking hands of the Adult Drop-in team, faithfully preparing and serving meals to neighbours.

• In the caring spirit of Hand in Hand, a volunteer-run group who come together to provide community care through a hot meal, a warm conversation, or simply being present for someone who needs support.

• In the outreach of Haven on the Queensway, gathering twice a month at St. Margaret’s for a hot lunch that nourishes both body and spirit.

• In the quiet dedication of Church volunteers and leaders, assisting the parish and protecting its history with care.

• In the courage of AA members, celebrating milestones of freedom from addiction and reclaiming the lives they love.
  

You’ll see it, too, in the simple but profound moments: people leaving the church with brighter faces than when they came in, nourished physically or spiritually. You’ll see it in the priest who, through it all, greets everyone with a wide smile, knows people by name, and offers even a stranger on the lawn a bottle of water on a hot day. These are everyday acts of grace—signs that the Good Samaritan is alive among us.

All of this is why St. Margaret New Toronto matters today. Our heritage is not a relic from the past—

it is a living stream of faith and service. It continues whenever meals are shared, whenever prayers are lifted, whenever laughter and tears find space within these walls.

So whether you believe, belong —or both—you will find a welcome here. You will find a community that celebrates, serves, and grows together. You will find a heritage we are honoured to steward, and a hope we are eager to share.

Come and see for yourself.

St. Margaret New Toronto may just become your home, too.