SEPTEMBER 15TH 2024, 24TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME (YEAR B)
Masses for the Week
| Sat Sep 14 09:00 AM | † Cecilia Damian |
| Sat Sep 14 05:00 PM | † Mathilda Gracias |
| Sun Sep 15 09:00 AM | Intention of Kay Roman |
| Sun Sep 15 11:00 AM | People of the Parish |
| Sun Sep 15 07:00 PM | † Samuel Selvadurai |
| Mon Sep 16 09:00 AM | † Joan Williams |
| Tue Sep 17 09:00 AM | † Joan Mc Neil |
| Wed Sep 18 09:00 AM | † Patrick Paraan |
| Thu Sep 19 09:00 AM | Intention of Frances Riggi |
| Fri Sep 20 09:00 AM | † Patrick Dannes Pinto † Dorina Emilia & Pasquale Riggio † Sara Riggio & Antoinette McCabe |
| Sat Sep 21 09:00 AM | † Fernando Padilla |
| Sat Sep 21 05:00 PM | † Steve Martino |
REFLECTION
To be true to his task as the Christ, God’s anointed one, Jesus must suffer. Christians too must take up their cross, a fearful reality, and follow their Lord. These difficult words are spoken as Jesus’ ministry has taken him far from Jerusalem. From now on he will make his way to the place of his death with firm resolve. But Peter, first to recognize Jesus as the longed-for messiah, objects, and is sharply rebuked for playing the part of Satan by tempting Jesus to depart from God’s will. There can be no compromise: to save our life we must carry our cross. Jesus had read of his destiny in the scriptures and accepted the Father’s will for his life. In the first reading we see the suffering servant of Old Testament prophecy. This innocent victim and peaceable non-resister turns the other cheek. His body is bruised and his spirit is unflinching, for God is at his side. We Christians should read the letter of James with special care. It is not enough to profess our faith with Peter; the proof lies in renouncing self and loving our neighbor with deeds of charity.
Thanksgiving Retreat with Dr. Josephine Lombardi
Thanksgiving Retreat Living with the Lord’s prayer in preparation for the Jubilee year of hope with Dr. Josephine Lombardi author | educator | documentary film maker Join us Saturday october 19, 2024 9:00 am – 12:30 pm st josephs church 200 morrish road 9:00 am holy mass 9:30 am break
Bible Quiz 2024 – Registration
Parishioners, we invite you to a Family and Friends Game Night, an evening full of fun, fellowship, and friendly competition at our
Parish Bible Quiz Evening! on October 26 after the 5 pm mass in the Parish Hall.
This event is designed to bring our church community together, deepen our understanding of the Scriptures, and enjoy a lively and engaging experience. Whether you are a seasoned Bible scholar, or someone just eager to learn, or a quiz-pro eager to show your skills, this quiz evening promises to be both enlightening and enjoyable for everyone.
FAITH ENRICHMENT
Weekly sessions resume on Thurs the 19th, down-stairs in the Hall in Room 2 after the 9AM Mass. These involve a 1-hour gathering for anyone interested in expanding their un-derstanding & appreciation of our Catholic faith & a video presentation on various topics, such as the life of Saints, Scrip-tures studies, etc. Refreshments & good company are included. No fees & attendance commitment required. Come & see !
Contact Bonnie Washer @ (416) 282 0370 ext. 252
Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend
September 20-22, 2024
12 Jocelyn CrescentToronto, Ontario M3B 1A2
Fall in Love Again!
Are you ready for more growth and happiness in your marriage or priesthood?
Join us on September 20-22 at Queen of Apostles for a weekend that could change your life.
Discover the Secrets to a Lasting, Supportive, and Transformational Marriage!
This weekend is for couples, whether you are newlyweds or have been married for decades. It’s also perfect for priests looking to deepen their relationship with their communities.
Call us NOW: Christian and Elizabeth Arroba
416-554-4439 | 416-554-7062 | christian.elizabeth.arroba@wwme.org
fall colours tour
Fifty Plus Senior Club Presents
Wednesday , Oct. 2, 2024
Parishoners are invited to join Fr. Francis on a bus tour to enjoy beautiful fall colours in Southern Georgian Bay. The trip in-cludes a guided museum tour, a delicious lunch and a visit to Blue Mountain Village. Cost: $124.00 per person. Depart: 8:00 am—Return: 6:00 pm (Bus will be at church parking lot).
A limited number of seats are still available.
First come—First serve.
For tickets, please call Maureen Van Pinxteren at 416-284-4213
Planning a wedding in a year’s time?
Search no further!
First, set up a meeting with the Pastor or Associate Pastor then Join us for our marriage prepara-tion program. Learn more about the Catholic teachings on mar-riage with our seasoned team of marriage course facilitators. Ex-plore with other marriage preparation participants important topics such as faith, family, communication skills, finance-management, and goal-building using the rich resources from the Joy-Filled Marriage course. The 6 weekly sessions fulfill the marriage prep-aration course required to be married in the Catholic Church. Wednesdays 7:00 – 9:30 pm from October 2, 2024 to November 6, 2024.
For more details or to register, call the Parish Office at 416-282-0370 or email stjosephsSC@archtoronto.org
CALLING ALL GRADE 2s & 7s
and those who missed receiving their sacraments at the usual time!
Registration is NOW OPEN for FIRST RECONCILIATION & HOLY COMMUNION
Register for CONFIRMATION
St. Joseph’s Parish - Euchre Night
Friday, September 20th, 2024
Time: 7:00 p.m. SHARP
(Registration at 6:30 p.m.)
Tickets: $ 20.00
Limited seating, for tickets call:
Gloria Moniz –(416) 286-4878
Jean Pinto – (416) 287-0350
Sponsored by the 50+ Club
(Portion of the proceeds donated to local charities)
Youth Ministry Fundraiser
Registration for youth in grade 6, 7, and 8 begins on September 16th. EDGE will meet on the 2nd and 4th Fridays of the month, starting October 11th.
Come discover Ethereal Realm Heroes!
Please contact Jeremy Tanuan for more information: JTanuan@archtoronto.org or 416-282-0370 ex. 213.