NOVEMBER 5TH 2023, 31th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME YEAR A
Masses for the Week
| Sat Nov 4 09:00 AM | † Divina & Orlando Nailog |
| Sat Nov 4 05:00 PM | † Felicitas Ellazar |
| Sun Nov 5 09:00 AM | † Deceased members of the Udai family |
| Sun Nov 5 11:00 AM | People of the Parish |
| Sun Nov 5 07:00 PM | † Deceased members of the Imbong & Ferrer families |
| Mon Nov 6 09:00 AM | † Alison DeSilva |
| Tue Nov 7 09:00 AM | † Simeon Maristanes |
| Wed Nov 8 09:00 AM | † Bayani Santos |
| Thu Nov 9 09:00 AM | † Leonor Leon |
| Fri Nov 10 09:00 AM | † Angelo Lamanna † Beatrice D’Souza † Souls in Purgatory † Maureen Noble † Curtis Washer † Francesca Renda Intention of Melinda Furtado |
| Sat Nov 11 09:00 AM | Intention of Tat Siu & Maria Fan |
| Sat Nov 11 05:00 PM | † Melvyn Silgardo |
REFLECTION
Today’s scripture readings challenge our religious leaders. Malachi reproaches the priests of the old covenant, while Jesus warns again hypocritical interpreters of the law. We must ask whether we fit into one of these categories. The priests were accused of neglecting the heart of their vocation, the praise of God; besides their teaching was erroneous. By contrast, the psalm presents the attitude of the truly religious person. The gospel advises us to obey the teaching of our leaders but not necessarily to follow their practice. What would happen if we were to apply Jesus’ teaching about status and titles to Church’s life today? As a layman, Jesus preached a radical equality in which all are brothers and sisters and humble service is the keynote of a gospel ministry. St. Paul describes his own ministry under the striking image of a nursing mother; he spends himself for the gospel. Let us pray for all the servants of the gospel, that they may pattern themselves after Christ our servant and brother.
SHARELIFE: ARCHBISHOP LEO INVITES YOU TO JOIN SHARELIFE’S FIGHT AGAINST HUNGER.
NEW: Your gift will double in value! From November 1 until year end, your contribution to our parish’s ShareLife campaign will be matched by an anonymous donor up to a total of $500,000.
“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.
REGISTRATION IS STILL 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.
FRIARS STUDENT WRITING CONTEST 2024
November 08, 2023 to January 15, 2024
Theme: “You shall love the Lord your God … and your neighbour as yourself.” (Luke 10:27).
High school students (ages 13-19 years) in the Catholic School Boards located in the Archdiocese of Toronto are invited to participate in this annual event that commemorates the global Week of Prayer for Christian Unity from January 18-25.
Write a five-hundred-word essay that explores the 2024 theme. Great prizes await the top three submissions.
Students are to consult the resources at https://rb.gy/wajo9 to understand the meaning and purpose of the theme and address the focus question found on the poster @ http://surl.li/mlfkw and submit their entries at, https://www.catholicregister.org/writingaward.
Contact: ecumenical@archtoronto.org or call 416-934-3400 (Ext. 527) for more information or questions.
CWL – Christmas Bazaar 2023
Christmas Bazaar 2023
November 18, 2023 Saturday 9:30 am – 1:00 pm St Joseph’s Church Hall
ARCHDIOCESAN CONSULTATION UNDERWAY
Share Your Ideas to assist with future planning!
Archbishop Francis Leo is inviting the Catholic community to share thoughts and ideas regarding future pastoral planning in the Archdiocese of Toronto.
Feedback will help inform a renewed Pastoral Plan to be used in the years ahead.
To learn more about the process, read the letter of invitation from the archbishop and complete the short survey by December 15, 2023, please visit: www.archtoronto.org/consultation.
Please take a few minutes to share your insights and ideas. Thank you for your collaboration in this archdiocesan initiative.
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.