November 3, 2019 Thirtieth-First Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C
- Posted On 2nd Nov 2019
Masses for the Week
Sat. Nov 2
- 9:00 am † Deceased members of the Mislang & Paraan families
- 5:00 pm † Rosario Calandra
Sun. Nov 3
- 9:00 am † Souls in Purgatory
- 11:00 am The People of the Parish
- 7:00 pm † Corradina Spataro
Mon. Nov 4
- 9:00 am † Daphne & Mark Footman
Tues. Nov 5
- 9:00 am † Paul Camilleri
Wed. Nov 6
- 9:00 am † Souls in Purgatory
Thurs. Nov 7
- 9:00 am † Simeon Maristances
Fri. Nov 8
- 9:00 am
- † Michael & Margaret Mullane
- † Bayani Santos
- † Leslie Peters
- † Pedro Cejo
- † Deceased members of the Cox family
Sat. Nov 9
- 9:00 pm † Beatification of Frank Duff
- 5:00 pm † Martha Benedict
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You can register 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.
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St. Joseph’s Church is Wheelchair Accessible; ramps are available at the North and South exits of the church
REFLECTION
Jesus does not wait for our invitation, but invites himself to be our guest. Zacchaeus, a tax collector (whose position made him a collaborator with the hated Romans and suspected of extortion) is so anxious to see Jesus that he forgets his dignity and climbs a tree. The crowd is surprised that Jesus should notice this short man, and impatient when the Lord hurries him down and invites himself to the rich man’s house. Zacchaeus is joyful, but the crowd is taken aback by this instantaneous conversion. The man proves his sincerity by pledging both charity and restitution in abundance. Jesus is delighted to bestow the blessing of salvation on a house where no one was expected to be saved. Lyrically, the first reading sings of the mercy and forgiveness of God, who loves everything he has made and holds in being. God want us to be saints whose glory is Christ, Paul writes. Why, then, become excited about miracles, apparitions, and false messages? Our faith must not be so superficial. We the Christian community should be the sign of Christ’s glory in the world.
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OFFICE NOTICE
The Parish Office will be closed on Friday November 8th.
It will resume regular hours on Monday, November 11th
ST. JOHN PAUL II
Do not be afraid. Do not be satisfied with mediocrity.
Put out into the deep and let down your nets for a catch.
CHRIST THE KING RALLY 2019
November 30th at 8:30 a.m.
The Toronto Pavilion, 190 Railside Road
I will be with you always, until the end of the ages
(Matt 28,20)
Presented by the Catholic Charismatic Renewal Council (CCRC) of the Archdiocese of Toronto. Join the celebration at the annual Christ the King Rally with unique programs for adults, youth and children!
$20 for adults; $5.00 for youth and children are free.
Praise and Worship by IV24, Rosary, Healing Procession, Confessions, Adoration and Holy Mass presided by His Eminence, Thomas Cardinal Collins.
Guest Speakers: Sister Hazel d’Souza & Fr. David Avila
Email Contact: ccrctorontoinfo@gmail.com
Phone Contact:
SACRAMENTAL MINISTRY
To the families who will have a child scheduled to receive Holy Communion or Confirmation in 2020.
Details for the sacraments can be found here
5th ANNUAL BENEFIT TO END ABUSE TO WOMEN AND GIRLS
Wednesday, November 6th at 6:00 p.m.
Lula Lounge, 1585 Dundas Street West
Catholic Family Services of Toronto Foundation presents the 5th concert for this important cause. We are excited to have musical entertainment from Enrico Galante and friends. Also this year we’re featuring Grammy and Juno award winning singer, Liberty Silver!
Last year was our best year ever for attendance and contributions—thanks to you! Lets make this year a record-breaker too!
Tickets: $45.00 in advance $50.00 at the door
Contact: Catholic Family Services
Phone: 416-921-1163
ST. MARTIN de PORRES
His life reflected God’s extraordinary gifts: ecstasies that lifted him into the air, light filling the room where he prayed, bi-location, miraculous knowledge, instantaneous cures and a remarkable rapport with animals. His charity extended to beasts of the field and even to the vermin of the kitchen.
RIGHT TO LIFE CHRISTMAS CARDS
These are available for purchase.
The cost is $10.00 per package of 10 (mixed design).
Contact Lucia for information at 416-283-3536
CHRISTMAS BAZAAR
Saturday, November 16 from 9:30 to 2:00 p.m.
Contact: Marla-416-209-8659 or Kim-416-26-6341
LIGHT IN THE DARKNESS: DEBUNKING BLACK LEGENDS OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH IN HISTORY
November 9th at 9:30 a.m.
St. Augustine’s Seminary, 2661 Kingston Road
Join Fr. Seamus Hogan, Professor of Church History, as he confronts false versions of Catholic history which portray the church as a violent, ignorant, worldly and bigoted institution. Fr. Seamus reveals the true facts around historical events such as the Crusades, the Inquisition and many others. Spend the day debunking myths in order to discover the real truth of the church’s history.
Holy Mass at St. Augustine’s venerable chapel is included with registration.
Cost: $50.00 (includes lunch)
Contact #: 416-261-7207
Email: layspiritualformation@sastoronto.org
COMING SOON!
Knight’s of Columbus’ delicious pancake breakfast on Sunday November 24th.
Details to follow!
2019 BENEFIT DINNER FOR CHRISTIANS IN THE MIDDLE EAST
Saturday, November 9 at 7:00 to 9:30 p.m.
Toronto Grand Banquet Centre
30 Baywood Road, Etobicoke
Join Cardinal Thomas Collins and Archbishop Najeeb Michaeel, Chaldean Archbishop of Mosul and Akra for an inspiring evening of prayers, support and testimony about the plight of Christians in the Middle East.
For tickets and more information visit:
www.cmebbdinner2019.eventbrite.ca
ALTAR SERVERS
We wish to congratulate the following Altar Servers for receiving the Bishop’s Altar Servers medal in recognition of their dedication and commitment to their service for our parish.
- Emmanuella Achebe
- Reginald D’Cunha
- Mushipu Dieudonne
- Paul Dieudonne
- Paul Kabambi
- Erica Kouassi
- Michael Santos
- Breanna Stanislaus
- Santo Tom
- Catherine Walke
YOUTH MINISTRY CORNER
EDGE
Next EDGE Night Nov. 8th: Live Free
Youth in grade 6, 7 and 8, come and live free.
HS FOUNDATIONS
HS FOUNDATIONS is on Nov 3rd, 4:00 to 6:30 p.m.
Come Holy Spirit. Come high school students. Includes free supper. Registration required.
More information about the Youth Ministry is available on the Youth Pages or contact Angie Bernard at 647-242-8429