April 23, 2023 THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER YEAR A
Masses for the Week
| Sat Apr 22 09:00 AM | † Laurencia Langoyan |
| Sat Apr 22 05:00 PM | † D' Souza Family |
| Sun Apr 23 09:00 AM | † Charles & Lily Rebello |
| Sun Apr 23 11:00 AM | People of the Parish |
| Sun Apr 23 07:00 PM | † Rosalia Florio |
| Mon Apr 24 09:00 AM | † Martin Coyle |
| Tue Apr 25 09:00 AM | Intention of Noah and Joquinn Maristanes |
| Wed Apr 26 09:00 AM | Intention of Mario and Maria Simoa |
| Thu Apr 27 09:00 AM | † Joe Fitzpatrick |
| Fri Apr 28 09:00 AM | † Mariana & Manuel Simas † Clive D' Silva † Florie Vegas D'Souza † Maria Lang Intention of Fr. Arinze Intention of the Agbonome Family |
| Sat Apr 29 09:00 AM | † Margaret Wilton Kuefler |
REFLECTION
We meet Jesus anonymously in the persons and events in our lives, recognizing him in word and sacrament. Luke fashions the account of the journey to Emmaus on the pattern of Christian Eucharist. The two disciples are still scandalized by Jesus’ death when their companion explains the scriptures to them. But only when he “breaks bread” (the term for the Eucharist) do they fully understand his word and recognize the Lord. As in other resurrection appearances, the Risen One has to reveal himself before faith becomes possible; neither the empty tomb nor our own efforts can initiate belief. Christ’s presence in word and sacrament engenders faith. Peter’s homily in Acts proclaims the basis of our faith, Christ’s resurrection. It applies to Jesus that Easter morning the psalm verses which we repeat in hope. Peter’s letter reminds us that we must take our faith seriously as long as we are exiled from our heavenly home. Christ reveals himself even now. May we recognize him in our midst, and listen.
THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
Inviting all parishioners to participate in the organization’s 5th Sunday Rosary Program after the 9 am and 11 am mass on Sunday, April 30th.
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.
FEAST OF OUR LADY OF GOOD COUNSEL
The Catholic Women’s League Council is extending an invitation to all CWL members and Parishioners of St. Joseph’s Parish to come and celebrate the annual Feast day Mass dedicated to our Patroness “Our Lady of Good Counsel” on Wednesday, April 26th at 7:00 p.m. The New Members Ceremony will also take place at this time. Please join us for this celebration, refreshments to follow.
Contact: Therese Baduria 416-938-5855
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
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.
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
MUSCIANS NEEDED
The Prayer Group is looking for different types of Musicians (guitarists, keyboard, singers etc.) to support their Music Ministry, which meets twice a month from 7.30 p.m. to 9.00 p.m.. Contact Patricia Furtado at 416- 724-8570 or Michael McManus at 416-438-8453
ESTATE PLANNING FROM A CATHOLIC PERSPECTIVE
Saturday, May 6, 2023, at 9:15 am at Christ the King Catholic Cemetery
7770 Steeles Ave. East, Markham
(Entrance off Reesor Rd.)
Join this free seminar and learn about the importance of a Will, Powers of Attorney & Estate Planning as well as
Catholic teachings and traditions around burials & cremation.
To register, contact
Frank Jannetta, Catholic Cemeteries & Funeral Services
416-733-8544 ext 2023 or info@cc-fs.ca
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
We continue to pray for all our parishioners and look forward to seeing our Edgers on April 28. If you are not an Edger yet, please visit our website at: stjosephstoronto.org/ministries/youth/
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.