JANUARY 14TH 2024, 2ND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME ( YEAR B)
- Posted On 12th Jan 2024
Masses for the Week
| Sat Jan 13 09:00 AM | Intention of Joshlene Nimalraaj |
| Sat Jan 13 05:00 PM | † Lean Hinds |
| Sun Jan 14 09:00 AM | † Angela Rodrigues |
| Sun Jan 14 11:00 AM | People of the Parish |
| Sun Jan 14 07:00 PM | † Alicia D'Souza |
| Mon Jan 15 09:00 AM | Intention of Ricardo & Cornelia Chua |
| Tue Jan 16 09:00 AM | Intention of Fr. Oliver Iwuchukwu |
| Wed Jan 17 09:00 AM | † George Tomie |
| Thu Jan 18 09:00 AM | Intention of Fr. Francis Folleh |
| Fri Jan 19 09:00 AM | † Giuseppe Florio † Alexandro Macatangay Intention of Kenneth Vanderputt Intention of Stuart & Lucy Mak Intention of Mathilda & Denis Gracias |
| Sat Jan 20 09:00 AM | † Michael, Maurice & Myrtle D'Souza |
| Sat Jan 20 05:00 PM | † Maria Melo |
REFLECTION
What do I want? Why am I seeking the Lord? Is it by an accident of birth that I am called Christian, or do I, like John the Baptist’s two disciples, want to remain for ever with the one who redeems the world? Today’s gospel shows the importance of human witnesses to lead us to Christ. But it is not enough to hear about him; we must also see him with the eyes of faith and learn to know him intimately. Then we too will confess Jesus to be the one anointed by God. The first reading tells about God’s calling of Samuel and the boy’s eager answer; he learns to treasure God’s word. The psalm teaches us to pray the prayer of God’s servants throughout history. Jesus made this prayer his own as he lived perfectly the vocation given him by the Father. To do God’s will is our vocation too; but what is its moral implication? St. Paul’s insight, that we as members of Christ’s body are spiritually united with him and are temples of the Holy Spirit, means that we must respect our bodies and live in purity. Otherwise we cannot authentically give God glory.
Sunday Mass Book for Canada
PASTORAL LETTER FROM THE MOST REV. FRANCIS LEO
“Seeking The Kingdom of God Above & Beyond All Other Things”
Archbishop Francis Leo has released a Pastoral Letter to the Church of God in the Archdiocese of Toronto, entitled, “Seeking The Kingdom of God Above and Beyond All Other Things”. This significant reflection from our spiritual shepherd is intended to offer a theological, spiritual, and pastoral meditation as we embark upon a New Year and our collective efforts to build and strengthen the Kingdom of God throughout our archdiocese.
The Pastoral Letter can be accessed by visiting the archdiocesan website at: www.archtoronto.org.
HELP WANTED!!!
The Spiritans are in need of a Housekeeper/Cook for Shanahan House—40 hours per week to plan meals, cook, clean, & do laundry for 4 resident priests. If you or someone you know is qualified and interested, contact Fernando Lopez (Property Manager) at (416) 826-2141.
CELEBRATION OF MARRIAGE MASS WITH ARCHBISHOP FRANCIS LEO
SUNDAY, February 11, 2024 3:00—4:30 PM
St. Michael’s Cathedral Basilica (65 Bond Street)
All married couples will have an opportunity to renew their marriage commitment during the Mass.
All are welcome to attend. Couples celebrating 25th, 40th, 50th, 60th or 60+ anniversaries in 2024 may register for reserved seating. Reserved seating is limited based on a first-come, first-serve basis, so please register early. Those who are unable to attend at the Cathedral are invited to join the celebration via livestream Mass.
Registration and other important information can be found at www.archtoronto.org/marriage
St. Michael’s Choir School (SMCS)
St. Michael’s Choir School (SMCS) is a boy’s school in downtown Toronto. Students from the school range in grades from 3-12 and operates as a partnership between the Archdiocese of Toronto and the Toronto Catholic District School Board.
Founded in 1937, their motto – bis orat qui cantat/ he who sings, prays twice – encapsulates both the motivation and commitment that SMCS boys devote to the service of sacred music and academic achievement. At its core, SMCS provides liturgical choral music for St. Michael’s Cathedral Basilica and to the greater Archdiocese of Toronto.
SMCS needs your help to continue, through the gift of music, to nurture men of character and faith. For more info about the school or their upcoming concert, please visit www.smcs.on.ca, or contact at 416-397-6367.
2024 DONATION ENVELOPES
The 2024 donation envelopes are available for pick up in the Narthex. They are alphabetized within each tray.
Please be patient and ensure you are taking your own box. Please help us return those boxes that are not yours to their original spots to save everyone’s time.
We thank you for your generosity and for following and respecting this guideline.
Do you feel called?
The Son of God was first manifested to the world through the visit of the magi. Today, God’s Son is brought into the world and is present to the world through His Church.
If you think that God is calling you to be a priest, religious, or permanent deacon, call Fr. Matt McCarthy, Director of Vocations, Archdiocese of Toronto at (416) 968-0997 or email vocations@archtoronto.org.
15TH ANNUAL DYNAMIC WOMEN OF FAITH CONFERENCE
SATURDAY, March 23, 2024 9:00 AM—4 PM at Old Mill (includes light lunch)
Opening Mass by His Eminence Cardinal Collins
Speakers:
- Kathleen Beckman
- Carissa Douglas
- Anna Boyagoda
- Tammy Peterson (wife of Dr. Jordan Peterson)
- Dorothy Pilarski
TO REGISTER : www.dynamicwomenfaith.com
Check the poster on the bulletin board 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.