FEBRUARY 4TH 2024, 5TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME (YEAR B)
- Posted On 31st Jan 2024
Masses for the Week
Sat Feb 3 09:00 AM | † Naseem (Jimmy) Shiekh |
Sat Feb 3 05:00 PM | † Frank McNulty |
Sun Feb 4 09:00 AM | † Teresa Peter Bank |
Sun Feb 4 11:00 AM | People of the Parish |
Sun Feb 4 07:00 PM | † Albino Lachica |
Mon Feb 5 09:00 AM | Intention of Frances Riggi |
Tue Feb 6 09:00 AM | Intention of Mathilda & Denis Gracias |
Wed Feb 7 09:00 AM | Intention of Jordan Santos |
Thu Feb 8 09:00 AM | † Damaso & Julia Quiogue |
Fri Feb 9 09:00 AM | † Giuseppe Florio † Reginald Lai † Angelo Muccio Intention of John Fennell |
Sat Feb 10 09:00 AM | † Sotero Raymundo |
Sat Feb 10 05:00 PM | Intention of Aaron Gracias |
REFLECTION
Job’s lament about the miseries of human life could be our own, at least at times. He asks the unanswerable questions: why the drudgery, monotony and suffering of life? Today’s liturgy does not let us dwell on this pessimistic note, for the psalm looks to the Lord who heals the broken–hearted. The gospel shows Jesus as the great healer. In restoring people to wholeness he overcomes the powers of evils. But these healings are quickly followed by Jesus’ prayer in solitude; he cannot restore to health unless he communes prayerfully with God. Nor will he limit himself to a narrow circle where he enjoys popularity. Healing is a sign of God’s kingdom but it is not Jesus’ main concern. No, he must preach the kingdom more widely. He wants faith, not astonishment at miracles. For Paul too, preaching is the center of his ministry; indeed, God has chosen him for this duty. This servant of the gospel works with and for others in order to spread the Good News, which alone gives full meaning to our lives.
Sunday Mass Book for Canada

Ash Wednesday Masses
We begin our journey through the Holy season of Lent with masses at 9:00 AM & 7:30 PM on Wednesday Feb 14th.

Donate your palms
If you would like to donate your palms from last year for use on Ash Wednesday, please bring them to the Church by Feb 11.
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.
LIFT JESUS HIGHER RALLY IS BACK!!!
TAKE HEART: BY HIS WOUNDS WE ARE HEALED
Come experience why thousands return each year!
SATURDAY, Mar 2, 2024
Metro Toronto Convention Centre
For more info or tickets:
www.LJHR.ca / (647) 873-1753 / QR code
Adult Rally: $30, Youth Rally: $15
QUO VADIS? Where are you going?
2024 Northern Ontario Catholic Leadership Conference
“QUO VADIS? Where are you going?”
SATURDAY, 24 Feb 2024 10:00 AM TO 8:00 PM
St. Joseph—Scollard Hall (North Bay, ON)
For ages 13-19. A day full of prayer, music, workshops, the Sacraments, games, Catholic vendors & presenta-tions from this year’s Keynote Speaker, David Patterson.
Cost: $25 includes all meals.
Register at www.northerncatholic.ca
The Toronto Diocesan Council of the Catholic Women's League of Canada is offering a scholarship of $3,000 to attend St. Michael's College
This scholarship is open to any young woman who is of Catholic faith, who is completing her secondary school education, and who has indicated on her application to the University of Toronto that St. Michael’s College is her first choice.
The applicant must be entering the Faculty of Arts and Science in one of the following areas of study: Commerce, Sciences, Computer Science, or Humanities and Social Sciences. The applications must be submitted by May 31, 2024.
For further info, contact Tania Mascarenhas (647) 542-1274.
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
REGISTRATION FOR KINDERGARTEN WILL OPEN SOON!!!
The Toronto Catholic District School Board is inviting parents to register their children for kindergarten for next Sep, beginning Jan 24, 2024.
Check the poster on the bulletin board or go to https://www.tcdsb.org/page/kindergarten-registration for more info about the registration and child care programs.
Online Caregiver Program on ZOOM
Breathing Space is an open 6-week support group to learn skills, develop coping strategies and provide you support and resources in a safe, welcoming, and non-judgemental environment. Operated by Catholic Family Services of Toronto.
WEDNESDAYS (starting on Feb 7), 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
For info & to register: Corina Sumaway (416) 921-1163 EXT. 2230 or csumaway@cfstoronto.com
SISTERS OF LIFE: Healing after Abortion
Do you know someone who is carrying the grief of a past abortion? There is always hope. The pain & sorrow of abortion does not need to endure for a lifetime.
Upcoming dates: Feb 10, April 20 & July 20, 2024.
For more info & registration, or just to talk to a Sister: (416) 463-2722 or toronto@sistersoflife.org.
CELEBRATION OF WORLD DAY FOR CONSECRATED LIFE
All those who have been called to a Consecrated life are invited to join the Most Rev. Francis Leo for a special celebration of the Holy Eucharist.
SATURDAY, February 3, 2024 10:30 AM
St. Michael’s Cathedral Basilica
Please confirm your presence for the Mass & luncheon to: VicarForConsecratedLife@archtoronto.org
The Mass will also be live-streamed through the following link: https://stmichaelscathedral.com/live
Edge Youth Ministry
Please consider supporting the Youth Ministry Fundraiser BLITZ on Feb 17 & 18. Your donations will help more youth participate in EDGE Camp and Leadership Camp. The youth will also accept prayer requests. Thank you in advance for your support.
Please contact Jeremy Tanuan for more information: JTanuan@archtoronto.org or 416-282-0370 ex. 213.