December 4th, 2022 2nd Sunday of Advent
Masses for the Week
| Sat Dec 3 09:00 AM | Naseem (Jimmy) Shiekh - RIP |
| Sat Dec 3 05:00 PM | Giorgia Collura - RIP |
| Sun Dec 4 09:00 AM | Teresa Csenge - RIP |
| Sun Dec 4 11:00 AM | People of the Parish |
| Sun Dec 4 07:00 PM | Adam Befetel - RIP |
| Mon Dec 5 09:00 AM | Mervyn & Ivannah Silgardo - RIP |
| Tue Dec 6 09:00 AM | Intention for Living members of Wilson & Jones Family. |
| Wed Dec 7 09:00 AM | Celeste Van Veen - RIP |
| Thu Dec 8 09:00 AM | Francisco Gerona - RIP |
| Fri Dec 9 09:00 AM | Ron Ansett - RIP Osmond Elias Sequeira - RIP George Hale - RIP Intention of Ricaldo & Cornelia Chua Intention of Fr. Oliver Iwuchukwu |
| Sat Dec 10 09:00 AM | Intention of Anthony Ariel Sazon |
| Sat Dec 10 05:00 PM | Alison DeSilva - RIP |
NEW TO THE PARISH? WELCOME!
We are happy to serve
REFLECTION
In today’s gospel, 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 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 in the glory of his holiness. What delight God will take in us! Already 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.
Advent Confession Schedule
Tuesday, December 13th, 2022
10:00 am—2:00 pm
Friday, December 16, 2022
7:00 pm—9:00 pm
SHARELIFE CAMPAIGN
Living the Gospel through ShareLife
Your year-end gift will double in value! From now until the end of 2022, your contribution to our parish’s ShareLife campaign will be matched by an anonymous donor up to a total of $1 million. Our parishioners’ support of ShareLife is making a difference in the lives of those in need. Last year, ShareLife supporters like you enabled 21,000 people to receive affordable mental health care through family service agencies across the Archdiocese of Toronto, including our community.
Our goal this year is $106,000. To date we have achieved $84,600. Please give using a ShareLife envelope, online through our parish website, or at sharelife.org/donate.
CHRISTMAS BELLS
Saturday, December 10th, 2022
6pm—9 pm
Join us for an evening of fun for the whole family! Christmas caroling, yummy refreshments, Bingo and kids crafts, profes-sional family photos, dancing and a visit from Santa and the Grinch. This event is free!
CHILDREN'S LITURGY IS BACK
It is held during the first part of Mass. The children are invited to the Sacristy to follow the Liturgy of the Word at their level. They hear the same Gospel that is proclaimed in Mass. Just before the gifts are brought up, the children return to their pew and join their family, to continue the Mass.
We are looking for volunteers. We welcome students in grade 7 to post-secondary and adults to the team of Children’s Liturgist. There are many roles and responsibilities available so if you are interested, please contact Lavern Walters at lavgwalters@gmail.com.
PARISH ADVENT RETREAT
St. Joseph’s Parish invites you to our Parish Advent Retreat on
Saturday, December 10, 2022
Starts with the Holy Mass at 9:00 am and retreat continues until 12:30 pm.
Robert LeBlanc from Catholic Moments will be our speaker focusing on our theme
Walking Through Advent with Mary:
a visio-divina of the Joyful Mysteries
Sponsored by CWL
St. Joseph Highland Creek Council
2023 DONATION ENVELOPES
Are available for pick up in the Narthex. They are alphabetized within each tray. Please be patient and ensure you are taking your own box.
SENIORS 50+ SOCIAL CLUB
Our 1st Wednesday Mass will be held on December 7th at 11 am.
OUR CHRISTMAS APPEAL
All donations, large or small are appreciated. They can be placed in the Society of St. Vincent de Paul Box after Mass or dropped off at the church.
For further info refer to the handouts at the back of the church or contact us through the church office at 416 282 0370 ext 217
FORMED
Please visit FORMED at (https://formed.org) where you can gain access to thousands of the best Catholic movies, programs, audio and books instantly. This incredible resource is available to our parishioners for free! Please call the Parish Office for the Parish Access code and/or more information.
EDGE - YOUTH MINISTRY
Are you in Grade 6, 7 or 8?
Do you ever wonder why God became human?
Find out more in EDGE