Sunday February 24, 2019 Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C
- Posted On 24th Feb 2019
Masses for the Week
Sat. Feb. 23
- 9:00 am † Deceased members of the Simas Family
- 5:00 pm † Joseph Coelho
Sun. Feb. 24
- 9:00 am † Peter Banks
- 11:00 am For the People of the Parish
- 7:00 pm Intention of Rosanne Cruickshank
Mon. Feb. 25
- 9:00 am † Eileen LePage
Tues. Feb. 26
- 9:00 am † Eliza & Agapita Torrano
Wed. Feb. 27
- 9:00 am † Hoang Mit
Thur. Feb. 28
- 9:00 am † Joseph Emmanuel
Fri. Mar. 1
- 9:00 am
- Intention of Benedict & Clementina D’Aguiar
- Intention of Elizabeth Barrera
- † Michael&Margaret Mullane
- † Martin & Arnolta Raposo
- † Alfred & Matilda Hannah
- 7:30 pm
- Intention of Mary Furtado
- † Eileen Bobbie LePage
- † Michael Antoine
- † Leoncio Mago
Sat. Mar. 2
- 9:00 am Intention of Mario & Maria Simao
- 5:00 pm † Rosario Calandira
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.
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Daily Readings
These are now available online at the Toronto Archdiocese’s website.
St. Joseph’s Church is Wheelchair Accessible; ramps are available at the North and South exits of the church
Reflection
Love your enemies! Jesus could not have made a more startling demand of his followers. The rest of today’s gospel elaborates on that challenge, which runs contrary to our basic human instincts. Why should the Christian ethic be so difficult to live up to? Jesus gives us the answer: because the most high God, the Holy One, forgives everyone, even the wicked. In the bible, compassion is an attribute of God, not of human beings; however, God’s conduct is to serve as the model for our behaviour. Our relationship with God is determined by how we love and forgive; mercy must be part of our daily life. To receive pardon we must act toward one another as God our Father acts toward us. We will be rewarded in the measure that we are generous with others. The first reading gives us an example of this Christlike love. David spared Saul when that king was pursuing David in order to kill him. To love those who hate us is possible because our earthly selves are being conformed to the image of the one God has sent, Christ Jesus. In him we learn to love.
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INCOME TAX RECEIPTS FOR 2018 CONTRIBUTIONS
Income tax receipts for all 2018 contributions to the regular Sunday Collections, ShareLife, Special Collections and the Building for Growth Fund are available in the Narthex. If you contributed to the Family of Faith Campaign in 2018, you will receive an Income Tax Receipt for this directly from the Archdiocese of Toronto. Please pick up your receipt from the Narthex, The envelopes are sorted in alphabetical order. Kindly ensure that you take your own receipt.
ST. JOSEPH’S PARISH LENTEN RETREAT
Our Parish Lenten Retreat is scheduled for Saturday March 16th, 2019 beginning at 10:00 a.m. Please endeavour to attend this one-day retreat. It is designed to help us make the best of the wonderful opportunities for renewal which this Holy Season of Lent offers us.
SACRAMENTAL MINISTRY
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Check the following pages periodically for the latest updates.
2019 LIFT JESUS HIGHER RALLY
Metro Toronto Convention Centre
255 Front Street West, Toronto
Saturday, March 2, 2019
The theme of this year’s rally is hope in the midst of suffering.
“…we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; character and hope”
– Romans 5:3-4.
Featuring inspired talks by Ralph Martin, Sr. Ann Shields and keynote guest speaker Fr. Mark Goring, CC; an adult High Mass (with Sunday readings) will be celebrated by His Eminence Cardinal Thomas Collins; a youth Mass (with Sunday readings) will be celebrated by Fr. Mark Goring; a separate youth event (13-18 years) with great music, dynamic talks and inspirational skits.
Cost: $25.00/adult; $15.00/youth
Contact: Catholic Renewal Ministries
Phone: (647) 243-9441 or (905) 270-2510
BIBLE TIMELINE
The Story of Salvation-DVD Teachings.
All are invited to join us Tuesday evenings, February 26 to April 2nd in the Church at 8:00 to 9:00 p.m. for the Jeff Cavins program
- Feb. 26th-Patriarchs-Part 2 Bible Timeline DVD Teachings.
For information, contact Pat Wilson: 416-997-8303 or email: pwils435@gmail.com
Please use our East entrance to the Hall near the Office’s door.
PALMS
If you would like to donate your palms from last year to burn for Ash Wednesday please bring them by Feb. 28th.
JEAN MCCANN SERVICE AWARD FOR YOUTH (Ages 15 to 18)
The Jean McCann Award for Youth recognizes and affirms the role played in our Parishes by our confirmed Catholic youth (ages 15 to 18) who take the gospel messages seriously, and are displaying dedication by their service to others. The award is a tribute to Jean McCann, an inspirational CWL life member.
All forms and information for this award are available on-line at www.cwltoronto.ca. First click on RESOURCES then REFERENCE DOCUMENTS
Or
The application is available through your Parish CWL’s Education and Health chair.
Please contact Cheryl at: cherylvmas@gmail.com Or (647) 515-3149
Closing date: March 11th 2019
40 CANS FOR 40 DAYS
The Knights of Columbus’ Lent campaign is “Giving Up a Can a Day.”
On Ash Wednesday in the Narthex you will find a donation bin for the Daily Food Bank. We are encouraging our parishioners to participate in this program to help those who are in need.
*Any non-perishable food item is accepted*
BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP
St. Patrick’s Parish
5633 Hwy. 7, Markham
For adults over the age of 18. Meetings will be held weekly on Mondays.
- March 25 to May 27, 2019
Space is limited. To register visit our website at: www.stpatrick.on.ca Or contact our parish at 905-294-5955
“Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted”
COME AND SEE WEEKEND
MARCH 15-17, 2019
Single Catholic men 17 years and older are being invited to cultivate a deeper prayer life and relationship with Jesus Christ; leading to a better discernment of God’s call for their lives. This is a retreat to reflect on the process of becoming one of Christ’s disciples as a Catholic priest.
Register online at www.vocationstoronto.ca
For more info, please contact your Parish Priest
YOUTH MINISTRY CORNER
EDGE
EDGE
- Mar 2nd: We will be going the LIFT JESUS HIGHER RALLY. Are you going?
More information about the Youth Ministry is available on the Youth Pages or contact Angie Bernard at 647-242-8429