February 2, 2020 Presentation of the Lord Year A

Parishioners who participate in our parish’s Pre-Authorized Giving Program (PAG) will soon receive a letter from ShareLife. If you are not currently making your ShareLife gift via PAG, you are encouraged to sign up. And, if you already use PAG for ShareLife, please consider increasing your gift to help those who rely on your generous support.

Available via https://www.stjosephstoronto.org/parish_information/weekly-news-2/

Join us as we hear a talk by Re:gen missionaries on what love is how we can be modest, equipped, and finished women and men in today’s world on Wednesday, February 5th at St. Rose of Lima Parish, 3216 Lawrence Avenue East, Scarborough. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.

See you there! Bring a friend!

For more information or to get involved please contact Amando Onilla, Eastern Region Young Adult Minister, at spiritusvia@ocytoronto.org or 416-599-7676

Labouring for the Steward’s Great Reward

After labouring in the temple for his entire life, Simeon was rewarded with the gift of beholding Christ with his own eyes. The reward of Simeon is the reward awaiting all of Christ’s faithful stewards. So when the commitment to our life of stewardship becomes difficult and we’re tempted to despair, let us remember the reward that awaits us of beholding Him with utter joy and peace in Heaven.

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

• First Holy Communion
• Confirmation

St. Bernadette’s, 21 Bayly Street East
Start Date: Monday, March 9 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.

“Behold, I make all things new.” Rev. 21:5

If you are struggling…you don’t have to do this alone. New Beginnings is a ministry dedicated to assisting those who have suffered a loss through separation and divorce. Together, we explore our grief, experience healing and renew our faith.

For more information and to register please contact:
Arcangelo Limanni, Program Promoter
416-921-1163 ext. 2225 or alimanni@cfstoronto.com

March 7th at 2:30 p.m.
St. Edward the Confessor Parish, 75 Churchill Avenue

The Office of Vocations invite male and female young disciples aged 12-17, especially those engaged in parish service, to attend a full day retreat themed “Love in Service”. This free retreat includes reflection talks, recreational activities, Mass and lunch. We ask those interested to register at their parish office.

Contact: Office of Vocations
Phone: 416-968-0997
Email: vocations@archtoronto.org

Win great Prizes!

Students are invited to write a 500 word essay on the them for the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, celebrated from January 18-25. The theme is: “They showed us unusual kindness” (cf.Acts 28:2).

Hospitality should be a hallmark of every Christian. How can Catholics and Christians of all denominations collaborate to be examples of Christ’s love and extend the same kindness to people in need that St. Paul encountered in Malta?

Submit your entries by February 17 to editor@catholicregister.org or by Canada Post to
The Catholic Register, 1155 Yonge St. Suite 410,
Toronto, ON., M4T 1W2

Please include your full name, email address, phone number and the name of your school on the front page of your essay.

For further information call 416-934-3400 ext. 344/527 or 1-855-441-4077

• First Prize: Asus Vivo Book Laptop
• Second Prize: Samsung A50 (Phone)
• Third Prize: Marley No Bound Speaker

February 8th at 9:30 a.m
Blessed Trinity Parish Hall, 3220 Bayview Avenue

The CWL of Blessed Trinity Parish present: Rev. Stephan Kappler, PsyD, President and Chief Psychologist, Southdown Institute. An invitation to
accompany each other with kindness and compassion. Fr. Stephen will speak on “The Grace of Accompaniment.” He will touch on the ministry that is provided at Southdown and invite listeners to think through the invitation we all have to accompany each other with kindness and compassion. Fr. Stephen will expand his talk to include how faith and mental health issues are connected. Free-will offering. All welcome.

Contact: Kay Booker: 416-357-5378 Email: kaymax@sympatico.ca