April 30, 2023 FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER YEAR A
Masses for the Week
| Sat Apr 29 09:00 AM | † Margaret Wilton Kuefler |
| Sat Apr 29 05:00 PM | † Melissa Gonsalves |
| Sun Apr 30 09:00 AM | Alexis Ricafranca |
| Sun Apr 30 11:00 AM | People of the Parish |
| Sun Apr 30 07:00 PM | † Tomislay Skarjak |
| Mon May 1 09:00 AM | † Neal and Bob Farquharson |
| Tue May 2 09:00 AM | † Maria Onwusiri |
| Wed May 3 09:00 AM | † Maria Onwusiri |
| Thu May 4 09:00 AM | † Anthony Dinova |
| Fri May 5 09:00 AM | † Naseem (Jimmy) Sheikh † Fr. Pete Fleming † Maria Simas † Amanda Reyes † Chew Nan Mar Intention of Nevil Thomas |
| Fri May 5 07:30 PM | † Indraine Tschudi † Bridget Corera † Joseph Philips † Manuel Chico Sr & Jr † Honia Snagg † Mercia Barbosa |
| Sat May 6 09:00 AM | Intention of the Almeida Family |
REFLECTION
The good shepherd is very possessive of his sheep. They are his personal property and a gift from the Father. He knows them very well and promises them the greatest gift, life forever. No one will ever be able to steal them; like a nomadic shepherd, he will fight off thieves. This close relationship of Jesus with the believer is modelled on the loving union of Father and Son. An anxious love. What must be the attitude of believers face to face with their shepherd? They listen to their master’s voice and follow him so as not to become lost. But we are not the only ones he longs to guide and protect. The reading from Acts insists on the universality of salvation. We who experience God’s love should lead others to him. The vision described in Revelation shows innumerable people worshipping God in paradise. They have been washed clean in the blood of the sacrificed Lamb, who is at the same time their shepherd. With him their joy will last eternally.
PRESENTATION ON PALLATIVE CARE
In light of the National Hospice Palliative Care Week, May 7-13, 2023, CWL invites everyone to attend our scheduled Members’ Meeting on Monday, May 8, 2023 at 6:30 pm, in the Parish Hall. We will be learning from a virtual presentation on palliative care:
- to assist caregivers and family members facing a terminal illness
- to understand palliative care from a theological, ethical and medical perspective.
Save the date! We hope to see you all there.
TALKING MATTERS
‘Talking Matters’, is a research based ‘life‘ drama on living with Dementia issues. This award-winning play tells the story of David and Inga, two elderly residents in a long term care home and their challenges with volunteer and professional caregivers. Please pick up a poster with more detailed information at the back of the church.
Thursday May 18, 2023 Time : 7:30 PM
@ St. Joseph’s Catholic Church
Cost per person: $ 10.00 For tickets call:
Gerry Sheehan 416 282-7181 or Gloria Moniz 416 286-4878
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
On Friday, Edgers realized that they too participate in the gifts that are brought to the altar during mass.
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.