DECEMBER 8TH 2024, 2ND SUNDAY OF ADVENT (YEAR C)
Masses for the Week
| Sat Dec 7 09:00 AM | † Naseem (Jimmy) Shiekh |
| Sat Dec 7 05:00 PM | † Fr. Antoney K. |
| Sun Dec 8 09:00 AM | † Michael, Maurice & Myrtle D'Souza |
| Sun Dec 8 11:00 AM | People of the Parish |
| Sun Dec 8 07:00 PM | † Margeret Manuel |
| Mon Dec 9 09:00 AM | † Ron Ansett |
| Tue Dec 10 09:00 AM | † Alison De Silva |
| Wed Dec 11 09:00 AM | † Damaso Quiogue |
| Thu Dec 12 09:00 AM | Intention of Ricardo & Cornelia Chua |
| Fri Dec 13 09:00 AM | † Sotero Raymundo † Elena Fernandez & Gertrudes San Juan † Ruben Sr. & Felicidad Cruz † Zenaida & Jun Wenceslao † Clemente & Felisa Raymundo † Neville Godfrey † Phyllis Godfrey † Elizabeth Fonseca Intention of Reina Pagkaliwagan-Santos Intention of Janet Klasson |
| Sat Dec 14 09:00 AM | † Julie Kelly |
| Sat Dec 14 05:00 PM | † Giuseppe Di Rosa |
REFLECTION
Something very important is about to happen. Solemnly Luke situates the preaching of John the Baptist, last of the prophets, within secular and religious history. John begins to speak the word he heard in the wilderness: people must change radically the landscape of their hearts, in Isaiah’s powerful image, and be washed in the waters of baptism, the sign of cleansing from sin. Only then will they be ready to welcome the Lord, only then will the world see the salvation promised by God. We find Isaiah’s imagery also in the first reading, but now it is God who levels the land to make easy and safe his people’s journey toward the new Jerusalem. Today, tears; one day, jubilation! God the Eternal One will live with us, and we will share the glory of his holiness. What delight God will take in us! Already the Good News of Jesus’ ministry brings joy to those who share it; St. Paul prays for the continued growth of Christmas’ love of one another. Love above all prepares us for Jesus’ coming on the great Day.
Advent Coffee Sunday and Christmas Quiz - Fun, Fellowship, and Festivities!
Join us for a fun-filled Advent Coffee Sunday and Christmas Quiz on Dec 15 after 9 am and 11 am Mass!
Test your knowledge, enjoy some light-hearted competition, and relax with a cup of tea or coffee as you play!
How it works:
- Grab your phone, answer quiz questions, and compete with fellow parishioners.
- Only 20 minutes of your time!
- Enjoy the warmth of community, a hot drink, and some festive cheer as you play.
- Win some amazing prizes along the way!
Don’t miss out on this new festive celebration – learn, laugh, and sip your way through the Advent season!
See you there!
Snappy Christmas Bells with Santa?
Want your Family photo taken with Santa?
Everyone is welcome to join us after every mass here at the parish on December 21st and 22nd
Note: you may use your own cellphone or camera to take the photos
PILGRIMAGE TO ITALY, SPAIN & FRANCE
Celebrating the Jubilee Year 2025
Visiting Rome, Lanciano, San Giovani Rotondo, Barcelona, Montserrat, Lourdes, Bordeaux, Nevers, Lisieux, Paris
Under the spiritual guidance of Fr. Francis Folleh,C.S.Sp., Pastor of St. Joseph’s Parish , Scarborough.
On Oct. 12 to Oct. 26 ,2025—$5990.00 (incl. taxes & tips)
For more information, kindly contact our tour Coordinator:
Ms. Therese Baduria at 416-938-5855 or theresepbaduria@gmail.com
The Knights of Columbus invites you to
KEEP CHRIST in CHRISTMAS
Sunday, December 15th after each mass in the Narthex.
Member of the Knights will be distributing KEEP CHRIST in CHRISTMAS buttons.
All donations to ROSALIE HALL
CHRISTMAS CAROLING NIGHT
The Knights of Columbus of St. Joseph’s Parish invites all parishioners to join on Sunday, December 15th as they go spreading the Joy of the Season through song to 4 Parish shut-ins.
Meet in the hall at 6 PM.
Refreshments to follow in the parish hall.
Our Christmas Appeal for 2024
All donations, large or small are appreciated. They can be placed in the Society of St. Vincent de Paul Box after Mass or dropped off at the church. Donations can also be made On Line to our conference by visiting SSVP Canada our National council’s website.
For further information refer to the handouts at the back of the church, on the website or contact us through the church office 416 282 0370 ext. 217 or email us at vincentian217@gmail.com
Our deliveries will commence on December 14th, THANK YOU!
ADVENT Day of Confessions
- Tuesday, December 17, 10:00 AM – will end once there are no more people in line
- Friday, December 20, 7:00 PM – will end once there are no more people in line
- Saturday, December 21, 4:00 PM~4:45 PM
Christmas & New Year Schedule
Simbang Gabi Filipino Advent Mass
- Dec. 15, Dec. 20 & Dec. 22 at 5:00 PM
- Dec. 16-Dec. 19, Dec. 21 & Dec. 23 at 8:00 PM
- Dec. 24 at 9:00 PM
Christmas Eve Dec. 24 – Mass
- 5:00 PM (Carol Singing at 4:30 PM)
- 7:30 PM (Carol Singing at 7:00 PM)
- 9:30 PM (Carol Singing at 9:00 PM)-Filipino Mass
- 12:00 AM (Carol Singing at 11:15 PM)
Christmas Day Dec. 25 – Christmas Mass
- 9:00 AM & 11: 00 AM
- No evening Mass on Christmas Day
New Year’s Eve Dec. 31 – Mass
- 5:00 PM
New Year’s Day Jan. 01 – The Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God / New Years
- 9:00 AM
- 11: 00 AM
- 7:00 PM
THE LEGION OF MARY, 'Patrician' meeting
A warm invitation to all parishioners to the The Legion of Mary, Patrician meeting on December 14th, from 9:45 AM to 11:15 AM in the church basement.
The Facets of Hope
Speaker: Ms. Celine Mary Di Nova
A Catholic, mother, teacher, grandmother, Rosary Apostolate member, Director of fundraising, Catholic trustee (2nd place) Misecordia sister and St. Isaac Jogues Women’s group Member.
Please spread the word and invite family and friends to share the thoughts on the above topic.
Serra's Vocation Seeds
First Sunday of Advent – December 1, 2024
Be on guard so that your hearts are not weighed down with dissipation and drunkenness and the worries of this life.
Are worldly cares dragging you down? Be a follower of the Master.
Contact F. Mat Mogany Director of Vocalious, Archdiocese of Toronto at 416-968-0997.
Email vocations@archtoronto.org | www.vocationstoronto.ca
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.