MAY 4TH 2025, 3RD SUNDAY OF EASTER (YEAR C)
Masses for the Week
| Sat May 3 09:00 AM | Intention of Leo Shiekh |
| Sat May 3 05:00 PM | † Mathilda Gracias |
| Sun May 4 09:00 AM | † Hector & Merlyn Rebello |
| Sun May 4 11:00 AM | People of the Parish |
| Sun May 4 07:00 PM | † Amy D’Souza |
| Mon May 5 09:00 AM | † Fr. Pete Fleming |
| Tue May 6 09:00 AM | † Anthony Di Nova |
| Wed May 7 09:00 AM | Intention of Epi Roshanzamir |
| Thu May 8 09:00 AM | † Sebastian Mbaiya |
| Fri May 9 09:00 AM | † Marianita Baguio De Asis |
| Fri May 9 09:00 AM | † Marianne Civello |
| Fri May 9 09:00 AM | † Victims of Lapu Lapu Day Incident |
| Sat May 10 09:00 AM | † Cosy Rodrigues |
| Sat May 10 05:00 PM | Intention of Liz & Antony Mendes |
REFLECTION
Jesus’ ministry is completed, his friends left to their own devices. With several others, Peter has gone fishing—unsuccessfully, until Jesus directs their efforts. They recognize him because of their huge catch. The Lord invites them to share the meal he has prepared, a sign of the eucharistic meal his disciples will share in the future. Once Peter had boasted of his love for Christ, only to deny him three times during the passion. Now Jesus requires from Peter a threefold renewal of commitment before he is given special pastoral responsibility for the Church. Much will be demanded of Peter in the future; as Christ the shepherd laid down his life, so must Peter, but not before he has preached courageously about Jesus, as we are told in Acts. The vision described in the passage from Revelation allows us to glimpse the heavenly liturgy of praise. The life of every Christian, whether in prayer or in ministry to others, is part of this great hymn of glory. Easter has opened up for us a new dimension of life.
Vincent de Paul Bundle Up Weekend May 2025
clothes, shoes and linen
Volunteers
If you are interested, please contact
Lyndon Alvares at 647-524-6157 or lyndon6157@gmail.com
THE LEGION OF MARY: Patrician meeting
Patrician meeting Members of the Legion of Mary would like to invite you to the Patrician meeting on Saturday, May 10th at 9:45 a.m. in room 2 of the Churc h basement.
Topic: The Brown Scapular
Speaker: Mrs. Bonnie Washer
A long time active parishioner, mother and grandmother who leads the Faith enrichment and Rosary Apostolate programs at St. Joseph’s.
We hope to see you there. Refreshments will be served.
Announcement
Next weekend there will be the Holy Land Olive Wood Fundraising display to help our brothers and sisters in Jerusalem & Bethlehem to put food on their tables during this aftermath war. We accept visa, master card and cash. Thank you.
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 |
EUCHARISTIC MIRACLES EXHIBITION & RELICS VENERATION
As part of the events celebrating the Jubilee Year, there will be an Exhibition and a Relics Veneration in our parish from May 9 -11.
The Exhibition is the Vatican-approved vinyl panels, telling the story of Eucharistic Miracles spanning centuries. This exhibition will increase awareness of the Real Presence of Jesus in the Eucharist and promote Eucharistic Adoration.
Dates:
- May 9 – 8 am to 11 am
- May 10 – 8 am to 6.30 pm
- May 11 – 8 am to 8.30 pm
Come see the Eucharistic Miracles Exhibition!
The Relics Veneration centers on the soon-to-be-canonized Blessed Carlo Acutis and Blessed Pier Giogio Frassati from May 3 – 11.
Come venerate the Relics of the soon-to-be-canonized holy men!
Blessed Carlo Acutis
Blessed Acutis was a millennial known for championing devotion to the Holy Eucharist by creating a website called “Eucharistic Miracles of the World”. His life of profound love to all, especially the disadvantaged, serves to inspire many from all walks of life. One among Blessed Acutis’s famous quotes is: “People who place themselves before the sun get a tan; people who place themselves before the Eucharist become saints.”
Blessed Pier Giogio Frassati
Blessed Frassati was known for his charitable outreach, caring for the poor, the homeless, the sick, and the demobilized service men and women returning from World War I. His motto as a climber: “Verso L’Alto” meaning “to the heights,” continues to inspire many to strive for the summit of eternal life with Christ
Did you know?
- Jesus made multiple post-Resurrection Appearances to his disciples at different places and times, as is the case in today’s Gospel reading?
- In appearing to Peter and 6 other disciples by the Sea of Tiberias when they caught no fish all night, Jesus instructed them to cast their fishing net to the right side of their boat for a good catch?
- After a breakfast of smoked fish and bread with Peter and the other 6 disciples, Jesus asked Peter: “Do you love me?” 3 times, which in a way, gets Peter to undo the 3 times he denied Jesus?
Upcoming Sacraments
SACRED HEART OF JESUS STATUE
For many years, our Parish has devoted the First Friday of each month to the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus with the Eucharistic Celebration, Adoration and Novena Prayers, with special intention for the increase in vocations to the priesthood and religious life.
This Jubilee Year 2025, we are planning to celebrate the Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus on June 27, 2025, with the blessing of a 58” statue of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. We humbly ask for your generous support for the purchase of the statue. Special blue “Sacred Heart of Jesus Statue Offering” envelopes are available at the back of the church.
Please include your church envelope number and drop it in the collection basket.
Thank you and May God continue to bless you.
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.