February 26, 2023 First Sunday of Lent Year A
Masses for the Week
| Sat Feb 25 09:00 AM | † Rosario Cilia |
| Sat Feb 25 05:00 PM | † Gary White |
| Sun Feb 26 09:00 AM | Intentions of Shirley, Daniel Joseph and Family |
| Sun Feb 26 11:00 AM | People of the Parish |
| Sun Feb 26 05:00 PM | † Emilda Rodricks |
| Mon Feb 27 09:00 AM | Intention of Maria Fan |
| Tue Feb 28 09:00 AM | † Rosemary Bass |
| Wed Mar 1 09:00 AM | † Neal & Bob Farquharson |
| Thu Mar 2 09:00 AM | Intention of Mario & Maria Simao |
| Fri Mar 3 09:00 AM | † Martin & Arnolta Raposo † Alfred & Matilda Hannah † Naseem (Jimmy) Shiekh † Emilda Mary Rodricks † S. Sadiq & Mumtaz Begum |
| Fri Mar 3 07:30 PM | † Joseph Gabriel Armeni † Deceased Members of Pereira & Sequeira Family † Deceased Members of the Kennedy and Knox Family † Souls in Purgatory † Alejandro Lalog Sr. |
| Sat Mar 4 09:00 AM | † Grace Meyers |
| Sat Mar 4 05:00 PM | † Felicitas Ellazar |
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REFLECTION
Today’s liturgy confronts us with a question: are we pagans in practice, or do we believe and act as though God really loves and cares for us? In Isaiah’s prophecy God assures his people that they have not been forgotten. He loves them with a mother’s love, the strongest of human affections. God’s love is unconditional and unwavering. In the gospel Jesus pictures God as a father who provides everything his children need. They are not to be like pagans, excessively concerned about material possessions. We need to worry about one thing only, God’s interests, God’s kingdom. Then he will provide for us like a father and love us eternally like a mother. Detachment from things and attachment to God identifies us as Christians. St. Paul says that even the servants of the kingdom, Christ’s ministers, must not be concerned about how their ministry is humanly judged. God will determine what thanks they should be given. Christians must live as though they really believe in God’s love for them.
LEGION OF MARY
Does Jesus have the place of honour in your family’s heart and home? The Enthronement of the Sacred Heart of Jesus program can show you how to get started. What about a relationship with the Mother of Jesus?
For a visit of the Pilgrim Virgin Statue and for more information about the Enthronement, contact the Legion of Mary at 416-286-3932.
GOOD SHEPHERD BEEF CASSEROLE PROGRAM
Thank you on behalf of the Good Shepherd for your ongoing generosity in the month of February. Our next drop-off date is Saturday, 4 March 2023, 9:30 – 10:00 am in the west parking lot, after Saturday morning Mass
Ecumenical World Day of Prayer 2023 (with photographs)
St Joseph Church is hosting this year’s World Day of Prayer. You are all invited to join an evening of prayers and fellowship with fellow
Refugee Sponsorship Program 2023
The Archdiocese’s Office for Refugee (ORAT) announces its 2023 Refugee Sponsorship Program. This program is designed to assist parishioners interested in sponsoring family members in
Lift Jesus Higher Rally (LJHR) 2023
KEEP ALERT, STAND FIRM IN YOUR FAITH, BE COURAGEOUS, BE STRONG. 1 CORINTHIANS 16:13 The Lift Jesus Higher Rally (LJHR) holds this coming Saturday, March
PRAYER GROUP
The Prayer Group is happy to invite All Parishioners/Guests to come listen to some amazing, power-filled Priests during our Lenten Talks on the following Thursdays: February 23rd, March 9th and March 23rd at 7:30 p.m. in the Church Hall.
We will commence with the Way of the Cross, followed by a short Praise and Worship and Lenten talks. Come to be spiritually filled in preparation of our Lord’s Resurrection.
The list of speakers be posted on the bulletin board in the Narthex shortly. Bring along your family and friends.
Light refreshments will be served.
PILGRIMAGE TO THE HOLY LAND 2023
CAPACITY REACHED! We have already met our seat capacity . Thank you to those of you who have registered to join us for this pilgrimage.
SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION DATES
Confirmation
Confirmation means accepting responsibility for your faith and your destiny. The focus is on the Holy Spirit, who confirmed the apostles on Pentecost and gave
First Holy Communion
First Holy Communion is one of our three sacraments of initiation. It is through these sacraments of initiation that we become full members of the
Holy Eucharist – Transportation
Those wishing to take the Holy Eucharist to their sick loved ones must do so with a pyx.
They must also have the pyx burse/ purse hanging down their necks for reverently placing and taking the Eucharist.
Without the pyx and the pyx burse/purse we will be unable to give the Eucharist for people in this circumstance.
Youth Ministry Fundraiser
Thank you for supporting the Youth Ministry with your prayers and donations this weekend. The youth are very grateful. We are praying for you, and lifting up your prayer requests.
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.