DECEMBER 15TH 2024, 3RD SUNDAY OF ADVENT (YEAR C)

Masses for the Week

Sat Dec 14 09:00 AM† Julie Kelly
Sat Dec 14 05:00 PM† Giuseppe Di Rosa
Sun Dec 15 09:00 AM† Benedicta D'Sa
Sun Dec 15 11:00 AMPeople of the Parish
Sun Dec 15 07:00 PM† Gloria Macintyre
Mon Dec 16 09:00 AMIntention of Shriyanie Fernando
Tue Dec 17 09:00 AM† Rita Aguiar
Wed Dec 18 09:00 AM† Vinzi Maione
Thu Dec 19 09:00 AMIntention of Margaret Griffith
Fri Dec 20 09:00 AM† Virgilio Urban Amante
† Manuel Bravo
† Louis Santiago
† Yousef Hifawi
† Kenneth & Lillian Murrel
† Dioscoro Langoyan Sr.
† Rosa & Ramon Chua
† Delma Nieva Pagulayan Ty
Intention of Ricardo, Cornelia Family
Intention of Maria Luz & Dan Puno
Sat Dec 21 09:00 AMIntention of the Yu family
Sat Dec 21 05:00 PM† Martin Coyle

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Catholic movies, shows, audio & books

HOLY EUCHARIST

Transportation etiquette & reverence

REFLECTION

Advent is never more joyous than on this Sunday. Even God will sing and dance in our midst! How the Lord longs to be with us for ever; his love will make us new. We respond to God’s unfathomable love with our own songs of worship. We can know the happiness which Paul wanted for the Christians of Philippi if we really believe in Christ’s nearness. Instead of giving in to worry, let us pray with thanks, confident of God’s love; then we will be filled with peace. But this happiness is not gained without effort. The Gospel calls for concrete proof of conversion in our daily life. It is Christ we await, and we must not allow anyone to usurp his place. Even the Baptist, greatest of prophets, only prepared the way. Christ’s nearness demands a decision on our part, for we will be baptized either with the Holy Spirit or with the fire of judgement. John urges us to accept the Spirit’s cleansing and the Good News of Jesus. The fruit of that choice is joy and peace, the enjoyment of God’s presence. Can we choose otherwise?

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT: 2024 TAX RECEIPTS

Please note that ONLY Donations received at the parish office by December 31st, 12 noon qualifies for a 2024 Tax Receipt.

2025 DONATION ENVELOPES

donation envelopes

The 2025 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. 

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 Good Shepherd Provide-a-Meal Program Needs You!

To all who have been participating in the Good Shepherd Provide a meal program … Thank you!

To all who are interested in the program .. Welcome!

The casseroles we prepare, feed the needy that drop in to the Good Shepherd Refuge on Queen Street East, in downtown Toronto.

How the program works:

  • We provide you the casserole container and recipe.
  • For those joining the program, please drop by the office during business hours and collect an empty container, a recipe and the drop off schedule.
  • You prepare the same meal once per month.
  • Keep some for your family – it’s delicious!
  • Drop off the casserole on the dates below between 9:30 and 10:00 after the Saturday morning mass at the west parking lot.
  • Pick up an empty container when you do the drop off.
  • You’re done!

Have questions or wish to participate in this program?

Contact Peter or Annie Alkins at (416) 283 7420

2025 pick up dates

Jan 4 | Feb 1 | Mar 1 | Apr 5 | May 3 | Jun 7 | Jul 5 | Aug (No pick up) | Sep 6 | Oct 4 | Nov 1 | Dec 6

Marriage Ministry RETROUVAILLE

COMMUNICATION, INTIMACY, RELATIONSHIP 

Build a joyful marriage by learning the tools of healthy communication. Retrouvaille, a Catholic-origin program, welcomes all couples to help get their relationships back on track. Join us on January 17-19, 2025 in Mississauga. 

Call 437-234-5610 or visit torontoretrouvaille.com or helpourmarriage.org. 

JOIN NOW 

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

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.