OCTOBER 15TH 2023, 28th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME YEAR A
Masses for the Week
| Sat Oct 14 09:00 AM | † John & Amy D'Souza |
| Sat Oct 14 05:00 PM | † Michela Del Medico |
| Sun Oct 15 09:00 AM | † Remy & Maggie DeMello |
| Sun Oct 15 11:00 AM | People of the Parish |
| Sun Oct 15 07:00 PM | † Pasty Jordan |
| Mon Oct 16 09:00 AM | † Deceased members of Eric & Emily Pinto's family |
| Tue Oct 17 09:00 AM | † Jaime Simas |
| Wed Oct 18 09:00 AM | † Joan Williams |
| Thu Oct 19 09:00 AM | † Arlene D'Cruze |
| Fri Oct 20 09:00 AM | † Lynette Fernandes † Carlos Poulsen † Nancy Louisa Gomes † Kiki Tamkei † Renato Reyes Sr. Intention of Maria Malicdin |
| Sat Oct 21 09:00 AM | Intention of Tony and Celina Zagrai |
| Sat Oct 21 05:00 PM | Intention of the members of the Rebello family |
REFLECTION
Wedding banquets are joyful occasions. The feast described in today’s gospel symbolizes the salvation offered by the Church. A king, whom we associate with God, has issued invitations to his son’s wedding. But the guests do not come. A second time he cries joyfully, “Come!” They refuse, and kill his servants. In what follows we see an allusion to the destruction of Jerusalem: rejecting the Good News has terrible consequences, Jesus told this parable to the “pious” who were refusing God’s invitation. To take their places, the little people, the marginal ones of society, are invited; they fill the banquet hall. The longer reading reminds us that it is not enough to take part in the eucharistic banquet; we must act like God’s wedding guests. Isaiah had prophesied that one day all peoples would be invited to partake of God’s joy. The realization that God fills our needs completely, expressed in the psalm, moves St. Paul to glorify God both in poverty and in plenty. So should we.
CWL:GO MAKE DIFFERENCE
Sat-Sun, October 21-23, 2023
after the Masses (in the narthex)
CWL invites you all to participate in this project for Scarborough Rouge Park Food Bank to address the growing needs of marginalized people in our community.
Members of CWL will be collecting any food items: flour, rice, sugar, oats, coffee, tea, toiletries, baby food, canned goods and many more…
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
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!!!
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.
FIRST RECONCILIATION & HOLY COMMUNION
The first parent meetings for First Reconciliation will be on Sunday, 15 Oct 2023 OR Tuesday, 17 Oct 2023. Please register BEFORE these two dates
SUNDAY SCHOOL
Children in non-Catholic schools or who have missed a Sacrament at the usual time must register for Sunday School.
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!!!
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.
FREE CATHOLIC ESTATE PLANNING WEBINAR
Saturday, October 28, 2023 at 9:00 a.m.
How to avoid problems.
How to create your own legacy.
About our Catholic traditions around cremation, burials, and funerals.
3 WAYS TO REGISTER:
- follow this link: https://QRCO.de/oct28
- send an email to: Development@ArchToronto.org and write “webinar Oct 28” in the title line + your name(s) in the body of the message.
Sunday School Announcement
Sunday School has started!
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/
FREE Bible Study
Live Online Course!
Join us via Zoom for 6 Mondays, starting from Oct. 16, 2023, at 9:00 – 10:00 PM
Sign up now: www.tinyurl.com/JoyofDiscovery4
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.
Please contact Jeremy Tanuan for more information: JTanuan@archtoronto.org or 416-282-0370 ex. 213.
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.