MARCH 10TH 2024, 4TH SUNDAY OF LENT (YEAR B)
Masses for the Week
| Sat Mar 9 09:00 AM | Intention of Kylah (Baby) Dubra |
| Sat Mar 9 05:00 PM | † Maureen Noble |
| Sun Mar 10 09:00 AM | † Deceased members of the Iacobucci family |
| Sun Mar 10 11:00 AM | People of the Parish |
| Sun Mar 10 07:00 PM | † Michela Del Medico |
| Mon Mar 11 09:00 AM | † Betty Stalteri |
| Tue Mar 12 09:00 AM | † Minda Maristanes |
| Wed Mar 13 09:00 AM | † Daniel Cinco |
| Thu Mar 14 09:00 AM | † Deceased members of the Boyle family |
| Fri Mar 15 09:00 AM | † Odilia Yiu † Frances Feruglio † Cassandra Mary Philips † Ciriaco Reyes SR. † Patrick Paraan † Bertram Fernandez † Angela Rodrigues Intention of Antoinette Silva |
| Fri Mar 15 07:30 PM | † Jean Smith |
| Sat Mar 16 09:00 AM | † Tony Fernandes |
| Sat Mar 16 05:00 PM | Intention of Aaron Gracias |
REFLECTION
Today’s gospel presents the death of Christ as the ultimate sign of God’s healing love. In veiled language Jesus speaks of the necessity of his crucifixion, when he will be lifted up from the earth. Just as the Israelites were healed when they looked with faith at the bronze serpent held up by Moses, so will humankind be healed when it gazes with faith at Jesus on the cross. Then we will understand how much God loves us: so much as to send the Son (we recognize him in the first reading among God’s rejected messengers) to be totally available to us. However, it is not enough that God’s Son came into the world. Each of us must either accept him as savior and believe, or reject him: the choice is ours. Christ’s coming constitutes judgement. If our actions are good, we will not fear when Christ’s light illuminates our lives. Like a work of art, we cannot take credit for our own creation; no, we are God’s work by faith in Christ. This faith is God’s gift to us; thanks be to God!
CALLING ALL YOUNG ADULTS!!!
St Joseph’s Parish will be launching a Young Adults Ministry for ages from 18 to 39 to connect and navigate local & global societal changes from a Catholic perspective.
Our first gathering night will be held on WEDNESDAY, March 13 6:00—8:00 PM (at the Church Hall)
Please email natasha.sashank@gmail.com for more info.
This Lent, please consider giving to AID TO WOMEN
For over 35 years, we have operated as a Christian, volunteer-based charity that offers pro-life options and practical help to pregnant women, enabling them to choose life for their unborn children. We are currently in need of people to pray, volunteer, help financially, or offer material donations. Donation can be made at www.aidtowomen.ca.
For more info or to volunteer, please contact us at 416-921-6016 or at info@aidtowomen.ca.
170TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION MASS
We are inviting everyone to attend our 170th Anniversary Celebration Mass with Archbishop Francis Leo today, March 10th at 11:00 AM followed by a reception in the Hall. This Mass will also be Live streamed on our website. Visit the Live-stream page at: https://www.stjosephstoronto.org/ celebrate-170-celebration-mass-by-archbishop-francis-leo/
NOVENA TO ST. JOSEPH
In preparation for St. Joseph’s Feast Day on Mar 19, we invite you to pray a novena in your homes, starting on this Sun, Mar 10 (Mar 11 will be the 2nd day), in honor of St. Joseph.
St. Joseph, pray for us.
15TH ANNUAL DYNAMIC WOMEN OF FAITH CONFERENCE
SATURDAY, March 23, 2024 – 9:00 AM—4:00 PM
Opening Mass by His Eminence Cardinal Collins
Location: The Old Mill TO REGISTER : www.dynamicwomenfaith.com
Check the poster on the bulletin board for more info.
parish lenten activities
Weekly activities:
- Mass followed by Stations of the Cross every Friday from 7:30 – 8:30 PM
- Lenten Talks on Thursdays (Mar 7 & Mar 21) at 7:25 PM beginning with the Divine Mercy Chaplet. See section below for more info.
Confessions:
- Archdiocesan Day for Confessions on Fri, Mar 15 starting at 10:00 AM (*).
- Parish Lenten Confessions on Wed, Mar 20 starting at 7:00 PM (*).
(*) Note: Confession session will end when there are no more people waiting in line.
Celebrate 170: St Joseph’s Church 170th Anniversary – Calendar of Events – 2024
Celebrate! 2024 marks 170 years of St Joseph’s Church serving the communities of West Hill and surrounding areas. history One of the oldest churches in the area, St Joseph’s was established in 1854. For a walk down memory lane, see the The history of St Joseph’s at Highland Creek. They
Parish Photo Album 2024 – Celebrating 170 Years of St Josephs
A face to a name Many of you sit near people at church every week and offer the sign of peace but are unsure of their names. Some of you hear about a family or a person in the church and can’t quite place who they are. Wouldn’t it be
2024 LENTEN TALKS HOSTED BY THE PRAYER GROUP
THURSDAYS, Feb 22, Mar 7 & Mar 21
St. Joseph’s Parish Hall
Start at 7:25 PM with the Divine Mercy Chaplet, followed by short Praise & Worship & Lenten talks.
Come, strengthen your faith journey this Lent when you listen to the teachings of God through our powerfully inspired and faith-filled Priests. The list of Speakers will be posted on the Bulletin Board. Light refreshments will be served.
Edge Youth Ministry
Consider supporting the Youth Ministry Fundraiser BLITZ this weekend.
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.