OCTOBER 22ND 2023, 29th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME YEAR A
Masses for the Week
| 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 |
| Sun Oct 22 09:00 AM | † Jose Desa |
| Sun Oct 22 11:00 AM | People of the Parish |
| Sun Oct 22 07:00 PM | † Theresa Banks |
| Mon Oct 23 09:00 AM | † Denis & Celine Pinto |
| Tue Oct 24 09:00 AM | † Jaime Simas |
| Wed Oct 25 09:00 AM | Intention of Socrates Furtado |
| Thu Oct 26 09:00 AM | Intention of Kevin & Colleen Pinto |
| Fri Oct 27 09:00 AM | † Joseph Schmidt † Aurora Mandawe † Glent Vermeulen Intention of Mariel Laberinto Intention of Varughese & Lilly Chacko |
| Sat Oct 28 09:00 AM | † Edward Sebastian Meyers |
| Sat Oct 28 05:00 PM | † Hubert Sequeira & Antonio Parpera |
REFLECTION
To whom do we owe allegiance, God or civil authorities? Our first reading calls the Persian king Cyrus God’s anointed. Although Cyrus does not worship Israel’s God, he carries out the will of the Lord of History. How do we act when the demands of Church and state conflict? Jesus’ opponents try to trap him by raising the question of the relationship of politics and religion. Jesus does not give an answer but states a principle, making each of us responsible for acting according to an informed conscience. When the state requires more than its due, and we are tempted to idolatry, we must disobey the state. A Christian cannot adopt a civil religion which believes in “my country, right or wrong.” But how often, in modern times has Caesar been given what belongs to God! If we must stand alone after a moral decision, will we have the courage of our convictions. St. Paul encouraged by the Thessalonians’ faith in action, which he sees as a gift of the Spirit. May our contemporary prophets be move by such vibrant faith!
ANOINTING & HEALING RETREAT AT ST. JOSEPH’S ORATORY
Tuesday, Oct 24, 2023 | 6:00 – 9:00 PM
Venue: Crypt Church (Ground floor)
Program: † Exposition of the Relic of Saint André
Bessette |† Praise and Worship Songs | † Empowering with the Word of God | † Healing Mass | † Healing Eucharistic
Adoration | † Veneration of the Relic and Anointing with the oil of Saint Joseph
Father Augustin Vallooran, VC
(Director of Divine Retreat Centre)
Father Jomon Kalladanthiyil, CSC
(Vical Provincial) Congregation of Holy Cross, Canada
Free Entry and No Registration required.
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.
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 24:1335):
Hearts on fire, feet on the move.
On this Sunday, 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.
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.
QUEEN OF APOSTLES RENEWAL CENTRE
Invites all women to
THE 2023 WOMEN TOGETHER RETREAT
Wednesday October 25, 2023 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
1617 Blythe Road, Mississauga
Cost $45.00 Concludes with Mass
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.