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Sunday December 16th, 2018 Third Sunday of Advent Year C

  • Posted On 14th Dec 2018
ST JOSEPHS CHURCH HIGHLAND CREEK SUNDAY BULLETIN

Masses for the Week

Sat. Dec. 15

  • 9:00 am † Myrtle, Morris & Michael D’Souza
  • 5:00 pm Intention of Violeta Vilela Cuenca

Sun. Dec. 16

  • 9:00 am Intention of Francis Family
  • 11:00 am For the People of the Parish
  • 7:00 pm Intention of Minora Coutino

Mon. Dec. 17

  • 9:00 am † Dorina D’Antimo

Tues. Dec. 18

  • 9:00 am Intention of the Williams Family

Wed. Dec. 19

  • 9:00 am † Bernadette DiNova

Thur. Dec. 20

  • 9:00 am † Ercole Raponi

Fri. Dec. 21

  • 9:00 am
    • † Michael & Margaret Mullane
    • † Vince Mione
    • † Dena Forgie
    • † Martin Coyle
    • † Stan Wodecki

Sat. Dec. 22

  • 9:00 am Intention of Maria Fan
  • 5:00 pm † Hanoriah Fitzgerald

New to the Parish? Welcome!

You can register only by filling in this online Registration Form.

If you would prefer to fill in a paper Registration Form, these can be found at the Church’s entrances. You can drop off your completed form in an offertory basket.

Don’t forget we have a website that provides information about our parish.

Contact Us

Follow onto the Contact Us page to find the many ways you can contact and reach St. Joe’s Parish

St. Joseph’s Church is Wheelchair Accessible; ramps are available at the North and South exits of the church

Wheelchair Accessible

Reflection

Advent is never more joyous than on this Sunday. Even God will sing and dance in our midst! How the Lord longs to be with us forever; his love will make us new. We respond to God’s unfathomable love with our own songs of worship. We can know the happiness which Paul wanted for the Christians of Philippi if we really believe in Christ’s nearness. Instead of giving in to worry, let us pray with thanks, confident of God’s love; then we will be filled with peace. But this happiness is not gained without effort. The gospel calls for concrete proof of conversion in our daily life. It is Christ we await, and we must not allow anyone to usurp his place. Even the Baptist, greatest of prophets, only prepared the way. Christ’s nearness demands a decision on our part, for we will be baptized either with the Holy Spirit or with the fire of judgement. John urges us to accept the Spirit’s cleansing and the Good News of Jesus. The fruit of that choice is joy and peace, the enjoyment of God’s presence. Can we choose otherwise?

(Sunday Mass Book)

ADVENT CONFESSION SCHEDULE

Archdiocesan Day of Confessions:

  • Monday, Dec. 17th; 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Parish Christmas Confessions:

  • Monday, Dec. 17th ; 7:00 p.m.

2019 DONATION ENVELOPES

Are available for pick up in the Narthex. They are alphabetized within each tray.

Please be patient ensure you are taking your own box.

2018 CHRISTMAS & NEW YEARS SCHEDULE

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HOLIDAY OFFICE SCHEDULE

  • Monday, December 24th – 9:00 am to 12:30 pm
  • Tuesday, December 25th – Closed
  • Wednesday, December 26th – Closed
  • Monday, December 31st – 9:00 am to 12:30 pm
  • Tuesday, January 1st – Closed

SHARELIFE

Sharelife has released its annual Report to Donors, sharing the results of the 2018 campaign and demonstrating how your generosity is making a difference. Copies of the report are available at the parish or can be read online at www.sharelife.org

NEW YEAR’S EVE DINNER & DANCE

Taking place in the Parish Hall on Monday, Dec. 31st at 6:30 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.

Limited number of tickets will be sold with all the proceeds being donated to the Parish.

Tickets are $50.00 per person.

Come join us to ring in 2019 with a Bang!

For information:

ST. VINCENT de PAUL SOCIETY

We are preparing to assist many families during this festive time of year. If you or your workplace would like to sponsor a family please give us a call for details on a family.  [Read More]

2019 SUNDAY MISSALS

The missals are now available for sale in the Narthex at a cost of $5.00 each. There will be a limited number of Missals for use ONLY in the Church for those who do not wish to have their own personal copy. These will be found at the East and West entrances to the Church at the beginning of Advent and should be returned to their respective locations after each Mass.

GOOD SHEPHERD PROVIDE-A-MEAL PROGRAM 2019

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SACRAMENTAL MINISTRY

[wp-svg-icons icon=”tags” wrap=”i”] Important sacramental announcements and actions this week! 

The registration and enrollment Process and Requirements as well as the Schedule for First Reconciliation/Communion and Confirmation are now available.

Check the following pages periodically for the latest updates.

APPEAL FOR VOLUNTEERS

We are still in need of parents to assist in teaching the monthly classes, which take one hour in length.

Please contact Donna Tomie at donna.tomie@gmail.com or call the office at 416-282-0370.

Classes are scheduled to begin in January until May 2019.

YOUTH MINISTRY CORNER

Youth Nativity Play

To all children and youth: Still looking for a gift to bring to Jesus? Be a member of the Nativity Play to be presented on Christmas Eve, from 4:20 to 4:45 p.m. in the church, before the 5:00 p.m. Mass.

There will be one practice from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Christmas Eve.

Visit the Church website’s youth page at https://www.stjosephstoront.org/ministries/youth/  or contact Angie Bernard at 647-242-8429

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