St Joseph's Catholic Church – Highland Creek, Scarborough

A Roman Catholic Parish

Highland Creek, Scarborough

The parish is part of the Archdiocese of Toronto and is ministered to by the Spiritans.

This year (2024) St Joseph’s celebrates 170 years of being a community of the faithful. As a parish family, it reflect the composition of Canada, a tapestry of people from many parts of the world. Established originally to serve an immigrant population and now the spiritual home to Catholics from every continent, St. Joseph’s was the first Catholic church of the Archdiocese built in Scarborough. It is the fourth oldest in the City of Toronto.

Join us in celebrating St. Joseph’s Highland creeks 170 years of being a community of the faithful.

CATHOLIC WOMEN'S LEAGUE

The Catholic Women’s League is an organization that contributes to the life and vitality of the church, family and community, both at home and abroad

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

Help our parish priests ensure that parishioners encounter the most spiritual experience possible.

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY

Lay Catholic organization whose mission is to live the Gospel message by serving Christ through our neighbours in need with love, respect, justice and joy.

SHARELIFE

ShareLife is a sign of our stewardship, and an opportunity to share the gifts of time, talent and treasure that have been entrusted to us by God

MUSIC AND CHOIR

The choirs always welcome new singers - trained and otherwise - to join the choral teams and sing the praises of the Lord.

TECHNOLOGY

To be a resource and a catalyst for a responsible use of technology to grow and nurture a community of faith rooted in catholic values

YOUTH

Youth will lead youth through games, challenges, prayer and FUN while fostering a personal relationship with God, our Father

BIBLE STUDY

Socialize with like-minded people praying, supporting and encouraging each other during one’s life journey and keep ourselves accountable in our personal growth.

ALTAR SERVERS

The Ministry welcomes all those from grade 4 level or 9 years of age, who have received their First Holy Communion and who are genuinely interested in serving.

EXTRA-ORDINARY EUCHARIST MINISTER

Become an Extra ordinary Eucharist Minister

LECTOR

Become a Lector

LITURGY FOR CHILDREN

Liturgy for Children, also known as Children’s Liturgy, offers the first parts of the Mass to children in Kindergarten through Grade 2.

RELIGIOUS ED

Religious Ed teaches catechism to children once a week. It is intended to assist parents, the primary faith teachers, in their children’s Faith journey

USHERS

Our church is proud to have Ushers at every Sunday Liturgy Mass. The Ushers themselves form a servitude community and provide assistance before, during and after masses.

RCIA

The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA), a program of the Catholic Church, is oriented towards those who are searching and inquiring about the Catholic way of life.

PRAYER GROUP

Prayer is one of the most powerful, beautiful and free gift one can offer – this Ministry prays for the needs of the Parish/Parishioners, community as well as the world.

LEGION OF MARY

The Legion of Mary is a large apostolic organization of lay people in the catholic church, with well over 3 million active members in almost every country of the world

MISSIONARY FAMILIES OF CHRIST

An evangelistic and missionary community committed to become families empowered by the Holy Spirit to renew the face of the earth.

REFUGEE OUTREACH

The Refugee Outreach Committee meets the 3rd Wednesday of every month at 7:30 PM in Room 3

SENIORS 50+

The Seniors 50+ social community is active in the Parish of St. Joseph's