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A MONASTIC COMMUNITY WITHIN THE ANGLICAN CHURCH OF CANADA

Music and murder fundraiser

Join us for an evening of live music, refreshments and a live radio play. The evening begins with live music by nationally acclaimed Jazz musician Nathan Hiltz and his quartet, followed by a live performance of a radio play based on the best- selling New York Times mystery author Louise Penny’s book Still Life.

What's New?

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Easter Thoughts

Christ is risen!  Have you seen him?
In a strangers smile, in sharing good news with someone, in shared tears and laughter, in sharing the pain and suffering with others, in companionship on our journey through life. 

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Palm Branches, Hosanna's, Welcome.

Jesus rode into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday into a city that was then a hostile city where shouts of “Hosanna” soon became shouts of “Crucify”. 

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Scarborough Deanery Evensong to celebrate SSJD on the Feast of St. Patrick

When we think of Saint Patrick our minds usually go immediately to the holiday, celebrated with shamrocks, meals of corned beef and cabbage, and green everywhere!

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St. Joseph's Day

The secure and peaceful home life today’s gospel predicts for Jesus, Mary, and Joseph began very differently – with the catastrophic circumstances of Mary’s pregnancy during her engagement to Joseph.

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Joseph, Son of David

On March 19, 2024 we will be celebrating the Feast of St. Joseph. We don’t often ponder the role that Joseph plays, and yet it is a pivotal part in the story of Jesus.  

Programs and Groups

Companions Program

Spend a year in God’s Rhythm. Do you want to experience life in community, learn more about prayer, serve others, and take monastic values out into the world?
In-person and online programs offered.

A Home For The Heart Capital Campaign

Click the button to learn more about the Guest House Renovations and to donate.

Thank you for your support!

Prayer Requests

Do you have prayer requests that you would like to share with the Sisters?
The Sisters will remember your intentions in a special way for a week during their daily worship.

Submit intentions to: prayersplease@ssjd.ca

Meditation Group

Come away and rest awhile.

Whether you are a beginner in contemplative prayer, or a seasoned contemplative, we welcome you to join our online meditation group.

When: Sundays at 7:30pm EST 
Cost: Free.

To join us, or to find out more, please email communications@ssjd.ca

Upcoming Events

All retreats and quiet days at St. John’s Convent take place in the milieu of a contemporary monastic community which has a daily rhythm of prayer. All guests are invited to take part in the daily Eucharist, and those staying overnight may like to join us in the Divine Office (Morning Prayer, Evening Prayer, and Compline).