December 8, 2019 Second Sunday of Advent Year A
- Posted On 7th Dec 2019
Masses for the Week
Sat. Dec 7
- 9:00 am † Mark & Daphne Footman
- 5:00 pm † Rosario Calandra
Sun. Dec 8
- 9:00 am Members of the CWL both Living and Deceased
- 11:00 am The People of the Parish
- 7:00 pm † Kent Taylor
Mon. Dec 9
- 9:00 am † Deceased members of the Panigutti Family
Tues. Dec 10
- 9:00 am † Alison De Silva
Wed. Dec 11
- 9:00 am † Carl Mary Wagner
Thurs. Dec 12
- 9:00 am † John Wallner
Fri. Dec 13
- 9:00 am
- † Michael & Margaret Mullane
- † Souls in Purgatory
- † Catherina Cozza
- † Cecelia Menon
- † Mary Stequeira
Sat. Dec 14
- 9:00 pm Intention of Debbie Fernandes
- 5:00 pm † Mary Sequeira
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St. Joseph’s Church is Wheelchair Accessible; ramps are available at the North and South exits of the church
REFLECTION
Something very important is about to happen. Solemnly Luke situates the preaching of John the Baptist, last of the prophets, within secular and religious history. John begins to speak the word he heard in the wilderness: people must change radically the landscape of their hearts, in Isaiah’s powerful image, and be washed in the waters of baptism, the sign of cleansing from sin. Only then will they be ready to welcome the Lord, only then will the world see the salvation promised by God. We find Isaiah’s imagery also in the first reading, but now it is God who levels the land to make easy and safe his people’s journey toward the new Jerusalem. Today, tears; one day, jubilation! God the Eternal One will live with us, and we will share the glory of his holiness. What delight God will take in us! Already the Good News of Jesus’ ministry brings joy to those who share it; St. Paul prays for the continued growth of Christians’ love of one another. Love above all prepares us for Jesus’ coming on the great Day.
(Sunday Mass Book)
Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception
December 8th
O Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee.
SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT de PAUL Our 2019 Christmas Appeal
We are beginning our annual Christmas Appeal.Through your generous support, our neighbours in need will have a blessed and joyful Christmas.If you or your workplace would like to sponsor a family, please give us a call for details on a family.Please try to contact us before December 1st, which is the date that we aim to have our Christmas list completed.
Your donation and other donations are combined to buy gift cards from No-Frills and Wal-Mart to match the needs of the eligible families.Early donations are greatly appreciated.Income Tax receipts are provided for all donations received and they will be mailed out in late January.Store receipts are required for donated gift baskets but not required for gift cards.
If you know of any family in the Parish who could use some help this Christmas or for further information, please contact us at 416-282-0370 ext. 217.
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
ST. JOSEPH’S CHRISTMAS BELLS
Family Christmas party on Saturday December 14th at 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. in the Church Hall.
Food, caroling, face painting, Ugly Christmas sweater contest, Arts & Crafts, Entertainment.
AND……..
A visit from Santa Claus!
Get your family photo taken with Old Saint Nick!
Fun for the whole family!
ANNUAL CHRISTMAS CAROLING
Sunday December 15th
We’re meeting at the Parish Hall at 6:00 p.m. sharp!
Come join us to bring some cheer to those in our Community Long Term Care Facilities!
ADVENT CONFESSION SCHEDULE
Archdiocesan Day of Confessions:
- Monday, December 16th 10:00 to 2:00 p.m.
Parish Christmas Confessions:
- Monday, December 16th beginning at 7:00 pm
ADVENT PARISH RETREAT
Here at our Church Hall On Saturday, December 7th, 9:30 p.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Pray, Sing, Hear, Contemplate
Deacon Andy Kemp and Fr. Deniel Sehlapelo explain “Advent: The Return to God”
BIBLE STUDY
New Bible Study for 2020!
If you are interested in registering for the 2020 Bible Study—Matthew—the King and His Kingdom. 24 Sessions, January 7 to June 23, 2020.Weekly Small Group discussion and DVD teaching St. Joseph’s Parish Hall, Tuesday 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Please contact Pat Wilson for information to register
Contact Info: pwils435@gmail.com
416-997-8303
VOCATION SEEDS
They shall beat their swords into plowshares and their spears into pruning hooks.”
If God is calling you to ministerial service, contact Fr. Chris Lemieux, Vocation Director, Archdiocese of Toronto at 416-968-0997
FAMILY NEW YEAR’S EVE CELEBRATION WITH GOD
December 31st at 6:30 to 11:00 p.m.
This is a family friendly, potlock, alcohol free event
Tickets are $5.00 and children under 5 years of age are free.
- 7:00 p.m. the Potluck begins followed by fun games
- 9:00 p.m. Rosary
- 9:30 p.m. Early Countdown
And after that until 11:00 p.m. DANCING!
Dance Like David (1 Sam 6:3,5)
Net proceeds will benefit our Youth Ministry
*Children in grade 8 and under must be accompanied by a parent
KORO PILIPINO
In true Filipino culture and tradition, there will be light refreshments after Mass. Everyone is welcome!
Date Time Location
- Dec. 15 8:00 p.m. St. Martin de Porres
- Dec. 16 8:00 p.m. St. Martin de Porres
- Dec. 17 8:00 p.m. St. Martin de Porres
- Dec. 18 7:30 p.m. St. Joseph’s Church
- Dec. 19 7:30 p.m. St. Joseph’s Church
- Dec. 20 7:30 p.m. St. Joseph’s Church
- Dec. 21 7:30 p.m. St. Joseph’s Church
- Dec. 22 8:00 p.m. St. Martin de Porres
- Dec. 23 7:30 p.m. St. Joseph’s Church
- Dec. 24
- 9:00 p.m. Caroling at St. Joseph’s
- 9:30 p.m. Misa de Gallo at St. Joseph’s Church
There is a celebration of the Pilipino Mass at 7:00 p.m. every first Saturday of the month at St. Joseph’s Church.
If you are interested in sponsoring our Masses, please contact the following:
- Yoly del Mundo 416-560-5736
- Lita Calalang 416-286-7524
- Alicia Siervo 416-283-7515
- Agnes Alix 416-835-5226
YOUTH MINISTRY CORNER
EDGE
On Dec. 6, EDGE families prepared our hearts for Jesus’ coming by celebrating the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass, followed by activities in the Hall.
HS FOUNDATIONS
Next meeting is on Jan. 5th 4:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Come Holy Spirit. Come High School Students.
Includes free supper and registration.
NATIVITY PLAY
This will be presented Christmas Eve 4:20-4:45 p.m. All children between 3 and 13 years of age are invited to participate.
- First rehearsal: Sat. Dec. 14, 10:00 to 11:30 a.m.
- Second Rehearsal: Sat. Dec. 21, 10:00 to 11:30 a.m.
Questions? Call Angie: 647-242-8429
More information about the Youth Ministry is available on the Youth Pages or contact Angie Bernard at 647-242-8429