SEPTEMBER 17TH 2023, 24th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME YEAR A
Masses for the Week
| Sat Sep 16 09:00 AM | † Cyril Mascarenhas |
| Sat Sep 16 05:00 PM | † Dr. Aloysius & Bridget DeSouza |
| Sun Sep 17 09:00 AM | † Jack Pais |
| Sun Sep 17 11:00 AM | People of the Parish |
| Sun Sep 17 07:00 PM | Intention of Immanuel Ferrer Lanzaderas |
| Mon Sep 18 09:00 AM | † Patrick Paraan |
| Tue Sep 19 09:00 AM | Intention of Sherra Muere |
| Wed Sep 20 09:00 AM | † Zenia Lewko |
| Thu Sep 21 09:00 AM | † Thomas & Hilda Sequeira |
| Fri Sep 22 09:00 AM | † Carmen Rayner † Evangelist Ambrose Coutinho † Florentino Reyes Jr. † Louis Figueira † Fernando Padilla † Deceased members of the Simplicio Padilla family Intention of Jonathan Malicdin Intention of Edd Banez |
| Sat Sep 23 09:00 AM | Intention of Mario and Maria Simao |
| Sat Sep 23 05:00 PM | † Derek Francis |
REFLECTION
Last Sunday, we were reminded of our duty to help one another repent; today, that we must forgive without measure– because we are all sinners, even as we are all united in Christ. Since we are one in him, our lives influence one another. The teaching of Sirach, about the necessity of forgiving without nursing resentment, anticipates the unlimited mercy demanded by Jesus in the parable of the unforgiving servant. In this parable, which resembles an oriental tale, a compassionate master cancels a huge debt owed by a wealthy servant. But the latter does not reciprocate when a fellow servant owes him a paltry sum and begs for further time in which to make payment. The punishment decreed for the merciless servant by an angry master brings home the truth that we cannot hope to receive God’s mercy unless we forgive others as God has already forgiven us. Forgive us our trespasses as we forgive others, we pray to our Father. We must pass on the forgiveness we have received, or be condemned by our own lips.
SSVP Bundle Up Weekend - September / October 2023
DID YOU KNOW THAT
You need not be on the verge of dying to receive the Anointing of the Sick ?
This is clear from the fact that the anointing and the prayers that accompany it have as a purpose the restoration of health.
Therefore, if you are not in immediate danger of death, but are infirm or aged, you can and should ask for the sacrament. Hence, it makes sense for young people to ask for this sacrament also, if, for example, they are about to undergo a serious operation. On such occasions they can combine the sacrament with a (general) confession; in case the operation fails, they want to go to meet God with a clear conscience.
Also, if you ever are in danger of death, either from sickness or old age, you should not delay receiving the sacrament.
CCC of 1997 (1514-1515, 1528-1529), Youcat (©2011 by Ignatius Press, page 141, index 243) & Handbook for Today’s Catholic (©1994 by Liguori Publications, page 42-43).
St. Joseph’s Parish – Euchre Night
Friday, September 15th, 2023
Time: 7:00 p.m SHARP (Registration at 6:30 p.m)
Tickets: $15.00
Limited seating, for tickets call:
Gloria Moniz – (416) 286-4878
Maureen van Pinxteren – (416) 284-4213
Sponsored by the 50+ Club
(Portion of the proceeds donated to local charities)
FAITH ENRICHMENT
Weekly sessions resume on Thurs the 21st, downstairs in the Hall in Room 2 after the 9AM Mass. These involve a 1-hour gathering for anyone interested in expanding their understanding and appreciation of our Catholic faith and a video presentation on various topics, such as the life of Saints, Scripture studies, etc. Refreshments and good company are included.
No fees and attendance commitment required. Come and see!
Sunday School Announcement
Sunday School will begin on Sept 24th.
This ministry provides Catechesis of the Catholic Faith for children 7 to 16 years old.
Who should register?
- Children in public schools, OR
- Children in Catholic schools who want to supplement what they are learning, OR
- Children who have missed a Holy Sacrament at the USUAL TIME and would now like to prepare for it.
For more information, and to register, go to https://www.stjosephstoronto.org/ministries/sunday-school/
There will also be a teacher in the Narthex after Sunday Mass, to answer your questions.
LIFE LESSONS FROM SENIORS & EXERCISE PROGRAM
Are you interested in learning from the life experiences of our senior community members?
Do you have a passion for storytelling and writing?
Come and connect with seniors in our community to write and share memoirs.
June 20 – Sept. 19, 2023 (every Tuesday) 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm at St. Joseph’s Parish Hall
Note: Snack and refreshments included.
For more information, please contact Alicia Siervo, SIA President at alicia.siervo@yahoo.com
Good Shepherd - Provide-A-Meal-Program
The casseroles you prepare will feed the needy that drop into the Good Shepherd Refuge on Queen Street East, downtown Toronto.
HOW THE PROGRAM WORKS:
- We provide you the casserole container and recipe.
- You prepare the same meal once per month.
- Keep some for your family – it’s delicious!
- Drop off the casserole on the dates indicated between 9:30-10:00 AM after the Saturday morning Mass at the West parking lot.
- Pick up an empty container when you do the drop off – You’re done!
Pick up dates: (for 2023 & the first half of 2024).
- 2023 Sep9 Oct7 Nov4 Dec2
- 2024 Jan6 Feb3 Mar2 Apr6 May4 Jun1 Jul6
Edge Youth Ministry
Registration for youth in groups 6, 7, and 8 begins Sept 18th, 2023 for EDGE Youth Ministry 2023-2024.
EDGE will meet on the 2nd and 4th Fridays of the month, starting Oct 13th, 2023.
Come discover how The Word Creates!
https://www.stjosephstoronto.org/ministries/youth/youth-ministry/
The lord is compassion and love, slow to anger and rich in mercy
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.
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.