MARCH 15TH 2026, 4TH SUNDAY OF LENT (YEAR A)
Masses for the Week
| 2026-03-14 09:00 | Intention of James Tellis-Newton |
| 2026-03-14 17:00 | † Malcolm Buchan |
| 2026-03-15 09:00 | † Luis Pereira |
| 2026-03-15 11:00 | People of the Parish |
| 2026-03-15 19:00 | † Gloria & Patrick Paraan |
| 2026-03-16 09:00 | † Tony Fernandes |
| 2026-03-17 09:00 | † Patricio Petate Diago |
| 2026-03-18 09:00 | Intention of Shane Powell |
| 2026-03-19 09:00 | † Rita Aguiar |
| 2026-03-19 19:30 | People of the Parish |
| 2026-03-20 09:00 | † Zonar Fan † Gerry Williams † Adolfo Gregorio † Henry Villacruz † Philip Malolos † Maximino Maliwanag † Anne Armeni † Claudina & Albino Rodrigues † Alexander Schryer † Eusebio Darlucio |
| 2026-03-21 09:00 | † Ching Chih Maria Lai |
| 2026-03-21 17:00 | † Irving Val Felix |
REFLECTION
Love and grace are often invisible realities that we recognize through outward signs. Just as we know we are loved through acts of care and generosity, God uses visible signs to reveal His presence and communicate His grace. In today’s Gospel, Jesus heals the blind man using simple physical actions, reminding us that God often works through ordinary things to bring about extraordinary transformation. The Sacraments continue this pattern in the life of the Church. Through visible signs like water, oil, bread, and wine, God gives us spiritual gifts we cannot see. Above all, in the Eucharist, Jesus offers us His very self. As we approach the Lord during this Lenten season, may we ask for the gift of spiritual sight so that we can recognize His presence and be transformed by His grace.
happy feast of st. Joseph
Devotion to St. Joseph is one of the choicest graces that God can give to a soul, for it is tantamount to revealing the entire treasury of our Lord’s graces. When God wishes to raise a soul to greater heights, he unites it to St. Joseph by giving it a strong love for the good saint
— St. Peter Julian Eymard —
ARCHDIOCESAN & PARISH LENTEN CONFESSIONS
- Monday, March 23 at 10 AM
- Wednesday, March 25 at 7 PM
Both will end once there are no more people in line.
HOLY WEEK MASS SCHEDULE
MASS SCHEDULE
Palm Sunday (March 29)
9 AM, 11 AM, 7 PM
Holy Thursday (April 2)
9 AM – (Prayers only)
8 PM – Mass of the Lord’s Supper
9:30 PM – Farewell Discourse (Adoration of Blessed Sacrament)
Good Friday (April 3)
9 AM – (Prayers only)
12 PM, 3 PM – Celebration of the Lord’s Passion
Holy Saturday (April 4)
9 AM – Prayers Only
8 PM – Easter Vigil Mass
Easter Sunday (April 5)
9 AM, 11 AM
Annual Archdiocesan Consecration to the Blessed Virgin
The Annual Archdiocesan Consecration to the Blessed Virgin takes place on March 25th, the Solemnity of the Annunciation. To prepare for this, our Archbishop, Frank Cardinal Leo, invites us all to join the preparatory 3-Day Marian Triduum prayer from Sunday, March 22, to Tuesday, March 24. For us in this parish, the 3-Day preparatory Marian Triduum prayer will form part of the Sunday Masses at 5 pm on Saturday, 9 am, 11 am and 7 pm on Sunday. It will also be part of the Monday and Tuesday weekday Masses at 9 am.
Lenten Talk by Fr. Obinna Ifeanyi
Our Parish Prayer Group is happy to invite all parishioners and guests to attend the Lenten Talk by Fr. Obinna Ifeanyi, on Thursday, March 26th, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. in the Parish Hall. Fr. Obinna needs no introduction, as he is a well-known priest with our parishioners. Listen, be transformed by his inspiring and soul-searching talk, which will help you not only reflect on your faith but have a transformative experience during your Lenten journey. We hope to see you all there!
ShareLife Turns 50!
2026 marks the 50th anniversary of ShareLife. As we approach our first ShareLife Sunday collection on March 22, let us come together in celebration and compassion to meet our Parish Campaign goal. By reaching this goal, our agencies will continue to, uplift young mothers and their babies , enable more men to pursue priestly vocations, connect seniors with dignity-affirming resources, fight against hunger in our communities and help families in times of need Your support of ShareLife makes these programs possible, among many others. Please give at the parish using a ShareLife envelope, online through our parish website, or at sharelife.org/donate. The first ShareLife Sunday collection is on March 22. Our parish goal this year is $95,500.
world day of prayer 2026
I Will Give You Rest: Come – Matthew 11:28-30
Rest for the Weary
Artist: Gift Amarachi Ottah
Ecumenical Worship Service Information
- Date: Wednesday, March 11, 2026
- Time: 7:00 p.m.
- Location: St. Joseph’s Parish 200 Morrish Rd., Scarborough, ON M1C 1E8
Everyone is welcome to join us for this prayer service.
Alpha – Open Invitation to Open Conversations - DATE CHANGE
Schedule & Location
Saturdays beginning April 11 12:30 PM
St. Joseph’s Parish – 200 Morrish Rd., Scarborough
Event Details
You’re invited to join Alpha, a welcoming space to explore life’s big questions through open and engaging conversations.
Come meet new people, share perspectives, and build community in a relaxed and friendly environment.
All are welcome!
Lift Jesus higher rally
No Greater Love!!
Sunday March 14th, 2026 9:00 am – 5:30 pm
You’re invited to attend the 35th annual Lift Jesus Higher Rally at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre on Saturday, March 14, 2026! Join us for a Spirit-filled day packed with fellowship, praise and worship, Eucharistic Adoration, compelling talks, and more!
The day also will feature a youth rally in the Centre’s John Basset Theatre for youth ages 13-18.
Visit www.ljhr.ca for details!
SACRAMENTAL DATES 2026
First Holy Communion Mass
April 12 at 1 PM— Cardinal Leger, St. Dominic Savio, Sunday School | April 19 at 1 PM—St. Brendan & St. Jean de Brebeuf
Confirmation Mass
April 26 at 1 PM— Cardinal Leger, Dominic Savio, Sunday School | May 3 at 1 PM– St. Brendan, St. Jean de Brebeuf
BEFORE YOU FIX YOUR WEDDING DATE
Thinking about doing your wedding in the Church? Great move! The way to go is to call the parish office and schedule an appointment with the priest at least 12 months before your desired wedding date. It is a requirement in the Catholic Archdiocese of Toronto.
Hoping for the best for you as you process and make this important life-long decision
DID YOU KNOW
| No distance you create is greater than God’s desire to welcome you back? | |
| True repentance isn’t humiliation, it’s coming home? | |
| Mercy doesn’t ignore justice, it restores relationship? |
Edge Youth Ministry 2025-2026
Registration for youth in Grade 6, 7, and 8 has begun. EDGE will meet on the 2nd and 4th Fridays of each month.
Come discover the EPIC Universe!
Please contact Jeremy Tanuan for more information: JTanuan@archtoronto.org or 416-282-0370 ex. 213.