APRIL 6TH 2025, 5TH SUNDAY IN LENT (YEAR C)
- Posted On 5th Apr 2025
Masses for the Week
| Sat Apr 5 09:00 AM | † Uchenna Catherine Nwosisi |
| Sat Apr 5 05:00 PM | † Mathilda Gracias |
| Sun Apr 6 09:00 AM | † Daniel Cinco |
| Sun Apr 6 11:00 AM | People of the Parish |
| Sun Apr 6 07:00 PM | † Emma Conforti |
| Mon Apr 7 09:00 AM | † Bridget Corera |
| Tue Apr 8 09:00 AM | Intention of Keagen Tellis |
| Wed Apr 9 09:00 AM | † Deacon Peter Doyle |
| Thu Apr 10 09:00 AM | † Lisa Franchi |
| Fri Apr 11 09:00 AM | † Rosalina Quilop † Linda Quilop Intention of Cornelia Chua Intention of Denise Murrell Intention of Rebello Family Intention of Charissa Tucker Intention of Suzette Nahar Intention of Ricardo & Connie Chua |
| Fri Apr 11 07:30 PM | † Eugenia Satsatin Torres |
| Sat Apr 12 09:00 AM | † Parents of Eric & Emily Pinto |
| Sat Apr 12 05:00 PM | † John & Trixie Schucroft |
REFLECTION
The Lenten use of the story of the woman taken in adultery emphasizes that before God we are all sinners; the one who condemns incurs the greater sin. Jesus’ death makes available to all the forgiveness and peace which he gives to this sinful woman. She alone, and not her partner, has been brought by Jesus’ enemies for a possible horrible death by stoning. They hope to trap this popular teacher: either he must ignore the mosaic law or discredit his own merciful teaching. As she stands in shame, Jesus takes attention away from her by writing in the sand. We see her renewed sense of self-worth as her shamed accusers leave the scene. Jesus respects her human dignity; he refuses to condemn as he tells her not to sin again. The first reading encourages us to forget our sinful past as God does. What greater reason do we need for praise? Since God has forgiven us, we should seek to be united with the Lord. To be holy is to pattern ourselves after Jesus’ death; then we will know him and be found in him.
Sunday Mass Book
LENTEN, HOLY WEEK & EASTER ACTIVITIES
Weekly activities:
- Mass followed by Stations of the Cross every Friday at 7:30 PM
- Lenten Talks on Thursdays (Mar 13, Mar 27 & Apr 10) at 7:25 PM beginning with the Divine Mercy Chaplet.
Other activities:
- Parish Lenten Confessions on Wednesday, Apr 9 at 7:00 pm
- Palm Sunday Masses on Apr 12 at 5:00 pm & Apr 13 at 9:00 am, 11:00 am & 7:00 pm
- Mass of the Lord’s Supper on Holy Thursday, Apr 17 at 8 pm
- Farewell Discourse on Holy Thursday, Apr 17 at 9:30 pm
- Celebration of the Lord’s Passion on Good Friday, Apr 18 at 12 pm & 3 pm (each starting with the Stations of the Cross).
- *No Station of the Cross in the evening
- Easter Vigil Mass on Holy Saturday, Apr 19 at 8 pm
- Easter Sunday Mass on Apr 20 at 9 am & 11 am
- *No evening Mass on Easter Sunday
SCHEDULES - LENT & EASTER
| Wed, February 18, 2026 | 09:00 AM | Holy Mass (Ash Wednesday) |
| Wed, February 18, 2026 | 07:30 PM | Holy Mass (Ash Wednesday) |
| Fri, February 20, 2026 | 07:30 PM | 🛐 Friday Evening Mass (Lent only) |
| Fri, February 20, 2026 | 08:00 PM | ✝️ Stations of the Cross |
| Fri, February 27, 2026 | 07:30 PM | 🛐 Friday Evening Mass (Lent only) |
| Fri, February 27, 2026 | 08:00 PM | ✝️ Stations of the Cross |
| Thu, March 5, 2026 | 09:30 AM | Lenten Day of Recollection |
| Fri, March 6, 2026 | 07:30 PM | 🛐 Friday Evening Mass (Lent only) |
| Fri, March 6, 2026 | 08:00 PM | ✝️ Stations of the Cross |
| Fri, March 13, 2026 | 07:30 PM | 🛐 Friday Evening Mass (Lent only) |
| Fri, March 13, 2026 | 08:00 PM | ✝️ Stations of the Cross |
| Fri, March 20, 2026 | 07:30 PM | 🛐 Friday Evening Mass (Lent only) |
| Fri, March 20, 2026 | 08:00 PM | ✝️ Stations of the Cross |
| Fri, March 27, 2026 | 07:30 PM | 🛐 Friday Evening Mass (Lent only) |
| Fri, March 27, 2026 | 08:00 PM | ✝️ Stations of the Cross |
| Sat, March 28, 2026 | 05:00 PM | Holy Mass (Palm Sunday) |
| Sun, March 29, 2026 | 09:00 AM | Holy Mass (Palm Sunday) |
| Sun, March 29, 2026 | 11:00 AM | Holy Mass (Palm Sunday) |
| Sun, March 29, 2026 | 07:00 PM | Holy Mass (Palm Sunday) |
| Tue, March 31, 2026 | 09:00 AM | 🚫No 9:00 AM Mass |
| Thu, April 2, 2026 | 09:00 AM | Morning Prayers (No Mass) |
| Thu, April 2, 2026 | 08:00 PM | Mass of the Lord's Supper |
| Fri, April 3, 2026 | 09:00 AM | Morning Prayers (No Mass) |
| Fri, April 3, 2026 | 12:00 PM | Celebration of the Lord's Passion (with Stations of the Cross) |
| Fri, April 3, 2026 | 03:00 PM | Celebration of the Lord's Passion (with Stations of the Cross) |
| Sat, April 4, 2026 | 09:00 AM | Morning Prayers (No Mass) |
| Sat, April 4, 2026 | 08:00 PM | Easter Vigil Mass |
| Sun, April 5, 2026 | 09:00 AM | Easter Sunday Mass |
| Sun, April 5, 2026 | 11:00 AM | Easter Sunday Mass |
| Sun, April 5, 2026 | 07:00 PM | 🚫 No 7:00 PM Mass |
2025 Pilgrims of Hope Jubilee Year Celebration
2025 Pilgrims of Hope Jubilee Year Celebration
As part of the Jubilee Year celebrations, we are encouraged to be intentional in creating time as individuals, groups or families to visit any of the two designated Holy Places of worship in our Eastern Region. This will help us accomplish as individuals in our Jubilee Year spiritual journey, deep faith Renewal, Restoration, Forgiveness, and Fullness.
Please spread the word! Information on Pilgrimage Churches, Jubilee Calendar Events and more can be found here. Click here to read more details!
| January: Pilgrims of Hope learning from history | |
| Announcement of Initiatives in the Website and Parish Bulletin | |
| February: Pilgrims of Hope welcoming newcomers | |
| Feb 16 | Welcome Newcomers at all Sunday weekend Mass Services. Followed by social gathering in Hall after each Mass Service |
| Feb 19 | Eastern Region Jubilee Mass at St Barnabas Parish, 7:00 pm |
| March: Pilgrims of Hope providing comfort and care | |
| Mar 8-9 | Parish Lenten Food In collaboration with the Parish Outreach Committee, CWL, Knights of Columbus and Seniors 50+ Club, to benefit the Scarborough Feed – Rouge Park Food Bank and our outreach programs |
| April: Pilgrims of Hope in prayer and worship | |
| Apr 5 | Parish Lenten Retreat (Knights of Columbus) |
| Apr 12-20 | Holy Week |
| Apr 27 | Life of Carlo Acutis (he will be canonized on Divine Mercy Sunday) Project for the Youth Ministry – Jeremy Tanuan |
| May: Pilgrims of Hope sowing and nurturing | |
| TBD | Parish Ministry Fair to invite new volunteers to serve in our Parish |
| May 31 | Day with Mary, Villanova College, 2480 15th Sideroad King City, with His Eminence Frank Cardinal Leo |
| June: Pilgrims of Hope empowered by the Holy Spirit | |
| TBD | Empower new Ministry Volunteers |
| July: Pilgrims of Hope guiding children and youth | |
| August: Pilgrims of Hope embracing life to the fullest | |
| Aug 24 | Martyrs Shrine Pilgrimage with Hi Eminence Frank Cardinal Leo |
| September: Pilgrims of Hope fostering Development | |
| Sep 26 | Sierra Leone Project |
| October: Pilgrims of Hope - Caring for creation | |
| Oct 12-26 | Parish Jubilee Pilgrimage to Italy, Spain & France, with Fr Francis |
| November: Pilgrims of Hope embracing the journey ahead | |
| December: Pilgrims of Hope being a light in the world | |
| Dec 6 | Parish Advent Retreat (CWL) |
| Dec 28 | Closing Mass for the Jubilee Year, St Michael’s Cathedral with His Eminence Frank Cardinal Leo |
Sponsor an Easter Flower
For parishioners who wish to sponsor Easter flower pot for the altar… in memory of a loved one or in thanksgiving, prices are: Hydrangeas (10”) —$30
Please contact Parish Office at 416-282-0370 for the details.
Prayer Group Lenten Talks 2025
LENT: PREPARE YOUR HEARTS TO REFLECT AND REPENT
SPEAKER | DATE |
FR. ARINZE ONWUZULIKE, ASSOCIATE PASTOR – ST. JOSEPH’S CHURCH | THURSDAY, APRIL 10Th |
TIME: 7.25 P.M. / DIVINE MERCY CHAPLET
PLEASE BRING ALONG YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS
CWL: Feast of Our Lady of Good Counsel
Welcome new members on Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 11 AM.
Join the St. Joseph’s CWL as we come together to celebrate the Feast Day with a joyous Holy Mass here in St. Joseph’s Parish.
All are welcome!
Celebrant:
Fr. Francis Folleh. C.S.Sp,. Spiritual Advisor
Calling for Contractors!
We are looking for ideas and suggestions as to how we can have the Cross on the church steeple lit up and repair brick work. Please contact the parish office at (416) 282-0370.
Thank you!
We in the Parish Council extend our sincerest gratitude to all of you who donated items for our Lenten Food Drive. May God continue to bless you all for your generosity!
Did you know?
- Next Sunday , April 13 is Palm Sunday?
- With Palm Sunday, we enter into the Season of Holy Week which intensifies on Holy Thursday, April 17 and culminates on Holy Saturday, April 19 ?
- On Good Friday, Fasting from food (which allows us to eat just 1 full meal and 2 small meals) and Abstaining from meat (for vegetarians other alternatives like sweets, coffee, or seasonings will do) are required for all Catholics from ages 14 – 59 as long as they are in good health ?
Upcoming Sacraments
THE LEGION OF MARY Patrician meeting
Members of the Legion of Mary would like to invite you to the Patrician meeting on Saturday,April 12th at 9:45 a.m. in room 2 of the Church basement.
Topic:
Autism- From Observation to Understanding:
Seeing God in the work we do.
Speaker: Mrs.Sharon Graveran
Past parishioner, mother, with over 12 years experience as a Board Certified Behaviour Analyst working with kids, teens, and adults on the Autism Spectrum.
We hope to see you there. Refreshments will be served.
Pontifical Collection for the Church in the Holy Land on Good Friday, April 18, 2025
The annual Good Friday Collection is the only yearly request asked by the Holy See of Dioceses & parishioners throughout the world. The collection helps the Church of the Holy Land to maintain Christian sites, so important for Christians everywhere, & to provide pastoral, educational, & social works among the small Christian population.
The Church & our Christian brothers & sisters count your help to retain a faith filled Christian presence in this land of our Lord. Please give generously during the St. Joseph’s parish Good Friday celebration on April 18, 2025. If you are unable to attend the service, it is possible to contribute online by going to Commissariat.ca/supporting-us and donating via CanadaHelps or Interac e-transfer. (receipts will be issued).
On behalf of the Franciscan Custody of the Holy Land, to whom the Holy See has entrusted this ministry for nearly 700 years, and Fr. Robert Mokry, o.f.m., Commissary of the Holy Land in Canada, sincerely thank you for your support.
Youth Ministry Fundraiser
Registration for youth in grade 6, 7, and 8 begins on September 16th. EDGE will meet on the 2nd and 4th Fridays of the month, starting October 11th.
Come discover Ethereal Realm Heroes!
Please contact Jeremy Tanuan for more information: JTanuan@archtoronto.org or 416-282-0370 ex. 213.