OCTOBER 13TH 2024, 28TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME (YEAR B)
Masses for the Week
| Sat Oct 12 09:00 AM | † Deceased Legionaries |
|---|---|
| Sat Oct 12 05:00 PM | † Mathilda Gracias |
| Sun Oct 13 09:00 AM | † Deceased members of the English family |
| Sun Oct 13 11:00 AM | People of the Parish |
| Sun Oct 13 07:00 PM | † Rita Aguiar |
| Mon Oct 14 09:00 AM | † Lorenza Visconti |
| Tue Oct 15 09:00 AM | † Angela & Joseph Civello & Emanuele Family |
| Wed Oct 16 09:00 AM | † Bartholomew Corera |
| Thu Oct 17 09:00 AM | Intention of Rebello Family |
| Fri Oct 18 09:00 AM | † Joan Williams † Deceased members of Pinto & D’Souza Family Intention of Maribel Lorayes Intention of Zoe & Cristine Estrada |
| Fri Oct 18 10:15 AM | |
| Sat Oct 19 09:00 AM | † George & Arlene D'Cruze |
| Sat Oct 19 05:00 PM | Intention of Maria Di Rosa |
REFLECTION
Jesus invites us to a life of love and personal commitment to him which goes beyond keeping the commandments. Since we follow Jesus to the Father, today’s gospel shows him refusing the homage which is given to God. As with the rich man, Jesus looks with special love on those who seek to commit themselves more fully. He invites each of us to abandon whatever gets in the way of discipleship. The sadness of the rich man, who was too tied to his possessions to choose spiritual treasure, reflects the loss suffered when someone refuses Christ’s invitation to special friendship with him. How dangerous wealth is! Only God’s grace can overcome this impediment, Jesus says. But what of those who have given up everything for him? Jesus does not promise an easy life—they can expect persecutions—but they will be richly rewarded both now and for ever. The gift of wisdom, praised in the first reading, leads us to choose God. The book of Hebrews reminds us to take seriously God’s word which calls us to commitment. We are judged by that word if we refuse to heed it. Is our treasure really in heaven?
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.
St. Joseph's 170th Anniversary Gala Dance
Whether you like to dance or not, here are some compelling reasons to attend our St. Joseph’s 170th Anniversary Gala Dance:
- Celebrate Together: Enjoy being part of a significant milestone for our church community. Connect with old friends and make new ones in a joyful and festive atmosphere.
- Dance with Our Priests Fr. Francis and Fr. Arinze: Enjoy a special moment on the dance floor with our priests, who will join in the fun and also lead everyone in new dances.
- Delicious Food
- Live Entertainment: with one of the top bands in Scarborough – Port United
- Fun Activities: Participate in raffles, Photo booth and other activities that don’t require dancing.
- Support Our Church: Your presence contributes to the success of the event and future church initiatives.
For tickets, please contact Monica Marchant after every mass or call the parish office. Tickets cost $90/per person.
Rosary Rally prayer
Canada Needs Our Lady is a yearly Rosary Rally Prayer in honour of our Lady of Fatima. This year will witness as in the past years 1,200 rosary rallies across Canada on Saturday, October 12,2024, at 12:00 noon local time. Please join us for our local Rosary Rally the same day at St. Martin de Porres Parish parking lot, located at 4179 Lawrence Ave. E, Scarborough, ON M1E 2S3.
Be sure to gather with us at 11:00 am the same day at St. Joseph’s Parish, 200 Morrish Rd, for a group Rosary walk to St. Martin de Porres Parish.
For more information, please contact:
- Dawne Williams- (416) 284-8699
- Maryann Fernandez – (416) 557-2798
- Nestor Silveira – (416) 286-3932
- Martin Pallath – (289) 314-4477
CHURCH BULLETIN ADVERTISING
Liturgical Publications will be setting up the advertisements for our church bulletin. The advertising will begin in December 2024 &
supports the bulletin service. Please support the bulletin & advertise your product or service.
Call Liturgical Publications at (905) 624-4422
ANGEL Foundation learning
Join us for AFL’s Family Bowling Event
October 19 2024 1:00 – 3:00 PM
Markham Bowl
5762 Highway 7, Unit 118, Markham Ontario
FREE CATHOLIC ESTATE PLANNING WEBINAR
Saturday, October 19, 2024 at 9:00 a.m.
Learn:
• How to avoid problems: in your Will, in the Powers of Attorney, and through proper Estate Trustee selection
• How to create your own legacy
• About our Catholic traditions around cremation, burials, and funerals
WAYS TO REGISTER:
- Follow this QR link: qrco.de/WebOct19
- Send an email to: Development@ArchToronto.org and write “webinar October 19” in the title line + your name(s) in the body of the message.
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.