April 2, 2023 Palm Sunday of the Passion of our Lord
Masses for the Week
| Sat Apr 1 09:00 AM | † Neal & Bob Farquharson |
| Sat Apr 1 05:00 PM | † Naseem (Jimmy) Shiekh |
| Sun Apr 2 09:00 AM | † Rebello & D'souza Family (Lent) |
| Sun Apr 2 11:00 AM | People of the Parish (Lent) |
| Sun Apr 2 07:00 PM | † Naseem (Jimmy) Shiekh (Lent) |
| Mon Apr 3 09:00 AM | † Emilda Mary Rodricks |
| Tue Apr 4 09:00 AM | † Ilario Santoro |
| Wed Apr 5 09:00 AM | † Daniel Cinco |
REFLECTION
Today’s liturgy shows us the height and depth of Jesus’ life, from the triumphal entry into Jerusalem to his death on the cross a short time later. Paul’s letter alludes to the victory of Easter and Christ’s equality with God; Holy Week holds up to our contemplation the perfect obedience of this man who will die an abject death before being exalted as Lord of all creation. His good works are repaid with ill, much as Isaiah’s servant song shows the ministry of God’s disciple interrupted by persecution. Both the first reading and the psalm describe prophetically Jesus’ suffering, and both conclude with an expression of enduring trust in God’s help. According to Matthew and Mark, Jesus prayed this psalm as he hung on the cross. Its cry expresses abandonment, but its ending asserts resolve to continue the work of praise in the assembled community. Every Eucharist associates us with Christ as he offers his sacrifice in our midst and continues his perfect praise of the Father.
Vincent de Paul Bundle Up Weekend April 2023
Are collecting your donations of clothes, shoes and linen at st. Joseph Parish, Highland Creek, 200 Morrish Road Saturday April 29th to Sunday April 30th
PAVING OF THE PARKING LOT
We have received approval to proceed with the paving of the parking lot to the west of the church. This will provide us with an additional 76 parking spots. A sketch will be posted shortly in the Narthex of what the parking lot will look like. We have started submission of applications to the city for the permits to proceed. We expect to receive these permits by mid April at which time we will go out to tender for construction. We expect the construction to occur during the summer and look to have it completed by the end of September.
CHRISTIAN LIFE SEMINAR
The Missionary Families of Christ invites you to a Christian Life Seminar open to all adult men and women. The Seminar is an integrated course intended to lead the participants into a renewed understanding of and response to God’s call to them as Christians. Every Friday at 7pm from April 14 – May 19 , 2023 in St. Joseph’s basement hall.
PONTIFICAL COLLECTION FOR THE HOLY LAND ON GOOD FRIDAY
This collection is requested by the Holy See to help maintain the Church’s holy places in the Holy Land, so important to the faith of Christians everywhere , and also to support the faithful who struggle to survive under political and economic oppression and persecution.
This Pontifical Collection will be taken during the Good Friday celebration on April 7 2023. Those unable to attend the service, or who prefer to contribute online , may do so by Interac e-transfer or Canada Helps by visiting www.commissariat.ca/supporting-us.
DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY - April 16th, 2023
Preparation
- Novena begins on Good Friday. If you wish to pray it with others, meet at the Divine Mercy image after any service on that day and after any 9:00 am Mass during Easter week.
- Acts of mercy– word, deed and prayer.
- Make a good confession.
Information and Novena Pamphlets are available at church exits.
For more info please call Bonnie Washer at 416-284-5772.
TDC St. Michaels Scholarship
The Toronto Diocesan Council of the Catholic Women’s League of Canada is offering a scholarship of $3,000 to St. Michael’s College. This scholarship is open to any young woman who is of Catholic faith, who is completing her secondary school education, and who has indicated on her application to the University of Toronto that St. Michael’s College is her first choice. The applicant must be entering the Faculty of Arts and Science in one of the following areas of study: Commerce, Computer Science, Humanities and Social Sciences or Sciences. The applications must be submitted by May 31, 2023.
For further information, please contact Lucia Vacca at 416-283-3536
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
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.
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.
Edge Youth Ministry
Last EDGE night, we animated the SHADOW STATIONS of the CROSS Next EDGE night: Apr 14th
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.