Photo Gallery

Several parishioners joined the celebration of Fr. Cryer's 100th Birthday. Fr. Cryer was the founding pastor of St. Bartholomew parish.

The parish held a novena for the nine days preceding the feast of our patron saint, St. Bartholomew. On the weekend of August 24 & 25, 2024, we held a celebration for the whole parish with food and games.

On July 11, 2024, the Catholic Women's League held a Prayer Service for the Sick. All parishioners and members of CWL councils in Scarborough were invited to attend.

On June 1, 2024, the Catholic Women's League lead a procession followed by the crowning of Mary. The ceremony included prayers, a litany to Our Lady, and the blessing of items brought by parishioners.

Video greetings from three of St. Bartholomew's priests, Father Bernard Cryer, Father Fred Foley, and Father Roger Brennan.

The confirmation candidates participated in the annual Lessons and Carols event on December 15, 2023.

The video of the Mass is available in four parts. Part 1 -Liturgy of the Word and beginning of homily. Part 2 - Homily and Preparation of the Gifts. Part 3 - Liturgy of the Eucharist. Part 4 - Final Blessing. Video courtesy of Derek McDonald.

In honour of the parish's 50th anniversary, Archbishop Francis Leo celebrated the 9:30 am Mass on Sunday, December 10, 2023. Photos courtesy of Albert Alo.

The end of our Jubilee Year was celebrated by a Gala Dinner Dance on December 2, 2023. Photos courtesy of Albert Alo.

Two youth from St. Bartholomew parish were given the Altar Server Award in the fall of 2023.

On August 20, 2023, Bishop Vincent Nguyen celebrated a special Jubilee Mass in honour of the parish's 50th anniversary. After Mass, he blessed a new wooden cross donated by the Knights of Columbus.

Fr. Serrano brought birthday greetings to our founding pastor, Fr. Cryer.

Children of the parish celebrated their First Holy Communion on May 27, 2023. Photos are available in this Photo Gallery.

Students of the parish were confirmed on May 28, 2023. Photos are available in this Photo Gallery.

Children of the parish celebrated their First Holy Communion on May 28, 2022. Photos are available in this Photo Gallery. If you would like a video of the event, please call the parish office at 416-291-5250 ext 208 and speak to the parish secretary. Bring a 64GB or larger USB with you to hold the full video.

Students of the parish were confirmed on May 15, 2022. Photos and short video clips are available in this Photo Gallery. If you would like the full video, please call the parish office at 416-291-5250 ext 208 and speak to the parish secretary. Bring a 64GB or larger USB with you to hold the full video.

On May 25, 2022, all the ministries of the parish joined in a ceremony to crown the Blessed Virgin Mary. The ceremony was organized by the Catholic Women's League.

In December 2021, the St. Bartholomew choirs and the Confirmation candidates performed a selection of readings and Christmas carols for the parishioners.

The Knights of Columbus hosted a novena for the nine days preceding the feast of our patron saint, St. Bartholomew. On Saturday, August 21, 2021, they held a celebration for the whole parish after the 5:00 pm Mass. The novena ended on St. Bartholomew's feast day, August 24.

In August, 2021, the Catholic Women's League hosted a novena in honour of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. On the final evening, we held a procession, had a short liturgy, and enjoyed some social time.

During the month of May, 2021, our parish recited the rosary outdoors every evening, following all the the COVID-19 protocols. At the end of the month, the Catholic Women's League held a ceremony to crown Our Lady.

Children of the parish celebrate their First Holy Communion in June, 2019.

After months of preparation, the confirmation ceremony was held in June, 2019.

The candidates for Confirmation spent the day planting trees as part of their volunteer work. May 2019

Members of our parish attended the Lift Jesus Higher rally. March 2019.

The Catholic Girls League had a craft day where they learned how to make gift boxes and paper flowers. January 2019.

Members of the 9:30 choir posed with our pastor, Father Fred Foley.

The Maturing Adults Group enjoyed a Christmas party filled with good food and fun games. December 2018.

Our annual parish picnic is held in August every year, near the feast of St. Bartholomew. A barbecue dinner is followed by fun and games. August 2017.

For many years, St. Bartholomew had an annual fundraising dinner in the church. Dining with the Saints raised money for the Building Fund. Here are some photos from the event in 2016.