St. Martin of Tours Parish
1290 McBride Avenue
Mississauga, ON L5C 1M8
Tel: 905-279-5742
http://stmartinoftourschurch.blogspot.com/
Pastor: Rev. Joyson G. Pottackal, O. Carm.
Rev. Philip Nirappel, O. Carm.
Office Hours:
Mon. – Fri. 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Sat. 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Sun. 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
St. Martin of Tours
St. Martin of Tours was born in Hungary to pagan parents in the fourth century. Martin served in the Roman army. As a soldier he gave half of his military coat to a beggar and a vision of Christ drew him toward the religious life. He built a monastery in Liguge where he was chosen Bishop of Tours in 371. His Feast Day is November 11th. The pictures of St. Martin always portray the sharing of a coat. It depicts the dream that the rich and poor can live in love and solidarity and share what they have in each other.