OCTOBER 8TH 2023, 27th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME YEAR A
Masses for the Week
| Sat Oct 7 09:00 AM | † Naseem (Jimmy) Shiekh |
| Sat Oct 7 05:00 PM | † Felicitas Ellazar |
| Sun Oct 8 09:00 AM | † Bridget DeSouza |
| Sun Oct 8 11:00 AM | People of the Parish |
| Sun Oct 8 07:00 PM | † Harry Menezes |
| Mon Oct 9 09:00 AM | † Leonor Leon |
| Tue Oct 10 09:00 AM | † Mercia Barbora |
| Wed Oct 11 09:00 AM | † Rodolfo & Anatalia Gatchalian |
| Thu Oct 12 09:00 AM | Intention of members of the DeSilva family |
| Fri Oct 13 09:00 AM | † Erlinda Cal † Harold Sulton † Regina Ortega † Edwin O. Gravoso Intention of Alicia Santos |
| Sat Oct 14 09:00 AM | † John & Amy D'Souza |
| Sat Oct 14 05:00 PM | † Michela Del Medico |
REFLECTION
As Matthew tells the parable about the murderous tenants of a vineyard, it becomes in a transparent way the story of Jesus himself. The landowner is God and the evil tenants are the chief priests and elders whom Jesus is addressing. The servants sent to collect the produce are the prophets, who were maltreated or even killed by Israel’s leaders. But what of the son? He too is killed, outside the wall (as Jesus was executed on a hill outside Jerusalem). When Jesus questions his adversaries, they foretell their own downfall and the transfer of God’s favor to others. The scripture verses cited point to the wonderful fact that our salvation came through the beloved Son even though he was rejected. The final verse reminds us that we must accept God’s messengers and do God’s will or be declared unproductive; that was God’s verdict about his cherished vineyard in the first reading. We are God’s vineyard, and we must produce fruit. Taking Paul’s advice to pray and act virtuously will fill us with peace.
2nd COLLECTION FOR WORLD MISSION
SUNDAY, 22 OCTOBER 2023
For World Mission Day, Pope Francis has chosen the theme that takes inspiration from the story of the disciples of Emmaus, in the Gospel of Luke (Lk 24:13-35):
Hearts on fire, feet on the move.
On that day, we join our Holy Father in supporting his missions. Together, through our prayers and financial support, we bring the Lord’s mercy and concrete help to the most vulnerable communities in the Pope’s missions.
CWL’S UPCOMING EVENTS
“No Greater Love” – Movie of mother Teresa
- Sat, 21 Oct 2023 (after the 9 AM Mass, in the hall)
Collection of canned goods for Scarborough Food Bank
- Sat & Sun, 21-22 Oct 2023
CALLING FOR REGISTRATION
SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION FOR CHILDREN
Who should register?
- Children in grade 2 and 7 of the school year 2023-2024
- Children in public schools in grade 2 and 7 of the school year 2023-2024 or children who have missed a Sacrament at the usual time. Note: they must register for both Sacramental Prep and Sunday School
Please register using the buttons below.
CALLING FOR REGISTRATION
THE RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION FOR ADULTS
Who should register?
For adults (17 years and older) who want to become Catholics and practice the Catholic faith. The RCIA propram prepares them for Baptism, First Holy Communion and Confirmation
Begins on Oct 16, 2023 at 7 PM (Parish Hall)
Please register using the button below.
THANK YOU
At this time of Thanksgiving, the Refugee & Outreach Committee would like to thank you for your ongoing support. By putting food donations in our Food Bank Box, and also generous monetary donations, we have been able to continue to distribute food and toiletries on the Last Saturday of every month to the needy in our community. Your continuing support is very much appreciated.
Thank You and God Bless you!
Archbishop Leo invites you to join ShareLife’s fight against hunger
It is heart-wrenching and unacceptable that anyone today lacks access to food which is a most basic human right," shares Archbishop Francis Leo. “Our parishioners are taking action in response to the Lord's call to feed the hungry. Since the earliest days of the Catholic community in the Archdiocese of Toronto, the faithful have cared for those in need, on the margins of society and we continue this life-giving legacy.
Please support the fight against hunger at sharelife.org/donate or by giving at our parish using a ShareLife envelope. Thank you for reaching out with the hands of Christ to feed the hungry.
Sunday School Announcement
Sunday School will begins this Sunday!
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/
MAGNIFICAT BREAKFAST
Saturday October 14, 2023 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Julius Event Centre (2201 Finch Ave W)
Registration $38 (Note: seats not sold at the door)
For inquiries, contact Feiona via 416-846-4068 or magnificat.toronto.chapter@gmail.com
Register at: https://www.stbenedicts.ca/magnificatbreakfast
CHURCH BULLETIN ADVERTISING
Liturgical Publications will be setting up the advertisements for our church bulletins. The advertising will begin in Dec 2023 & supports the bulletin service.
Please support the bulletin and advertise your product or service.
Call Liturgical Publications at 905-624-4422.
ST. JOSEPH’S 11 AM SUNDAY CHOIR:
NEW MEMBERS WANTED!
Although we are a traditional choir, we sing a varied repertoire as the occasion permits. Previous musical training is an asset but not required. Rehearsals are held on Sunday after the 11 AM Mass.
Contact Jason Gotera (choir director) for more info.
Edge Youth Ministry
EDGE Youth Ministry 2023—2024 has opened its registration for youth in grade 6, 7, and 8.
EDGE will meet on the 2nd and 4th Fridays of the month, starting from Oct 13th, 2023.
COME DISCOVER HOW THE WORD CREATES!
We grow in our relationship with God & one another through various activities: obstacle courses, escape room puzzles, team crafting & more.
The Youth Minister will be in the Narthex this weekend to provide more information.
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.