DECEMBER 22ND 2024, 4TH SUNDAY OF ADVENT (YEAR C)
Masses for the Week
| Sat Dec 21 09:00 AM | Intention of the Yu family |
| Sat Dec 21 05:00 PM | † Martin Coyle |
| Sun Dec 22 09:00 AM | † John Eugduno Rodrigues |
| Sun Dec 22 11:00 AM | People of the Parish |
| Sun Dec 22 07:00 PM | † Giuseppe Florio |
| Mon Dec 23 09:00 AM | Intention of Christian Santos |
| Tue Dec 24 09:00 AM | † Augustine & Marie Fernandes |
| Tue Dec 24 05:00 PM | † Renante Hingada |
| Tue Dec 24 07:30 PM | Intention of Paula Owolabi & family |
| Wed Dec 25 09:00 AM | Intention of Victoria Quiogue |
| Wed Dec 25 11:00 AM | Intention of Mellissa & Daimler Navalta & family |
| Thu Dec 26 09:00 AM | † Joan Williams |
| Fri Dec 27 09:00 AM | † Denis Pinto † Rosenda Langoyan † Rolando Escalona Jr. Intention of Mary Rose, Ricardo Chua & family Intention of Raymond, Roselle Chua & family Intention of Teresa Laberinto Intention of Sean & Swphana Sebastian Intention of Gabrielle Laberinto Intention of Mario & Maria Simao Intention of Casmir D’Silva |
| Sat Dec 28 09:00 AM | † George Tomie |
| Sat Dec 28 05:00 PM | † Giuseppe Florio |
REFLECTION
God’s ways are so unspectacular. We would expect the Lord God to give convincing demonstration of might and majesty. Instead, God’s Son entered upon human history as every human being must, a newborn infant. Today’s readings show us the lowly surroundings and simple people who were central to God’s design. Although David’s royal city, Bethlehem was an insignificant town. For Micah it is birthplace of the shepherd-king who will begin his rule of peace over a faithful few. In Luke’s Gospel, so sensitive to the lowly and the inspiration of the Spirit, we see the young woman alluded to by Micah exchange greetings with her older relative. Elizabeth’s infant dances in her womb as she calls Mary blessed; unlike Elizabeth’s husband, Mary had responded to God with perfect faith. The letter to the Hebrews shows how fully Jesus was his mother’s son. His ready obedience accomplishes God’s design for the redemption of the world. Jesus carries out the will of his Father from the wood of the crib to the wood of the cross.
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
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.
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
2025 Jubilee PILGRIMS OF HOPE Contest Appeal
FREE REGISTRATION & VOTING IS NOW OPEN!
To support the Real Reason for the Season, vote for Cardinal Leger AND Francis Libermann OR St. Mother Teresa using their respective buttons below.
Only 1 Elementary and 1 High School entry per email address.
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Bulletin Holiday Schedule & Submission Deadlines
Dec 29th Bulletin Deadline – Friday Dec 20th by 12:30 pm | Delivery – Dec 23rd
Jan 5th Bulletin Deadline – Tuesday Dec 31st by 12:30 pm | Delivery – Jan 3rd
Liturgical Publications will be closed from Dec. 25 to Dec. 27 and Jan 1st.
PARISH OFFICE HOLIDAY SCHEDULE
- Tuesday, December 24th: Closed at noon for Christmas Eve
- Wednesday, December 25th: Closed for Christmas Day
- Thursday, December 26th: Closed for Boxing Day
- Tuesday, December 31st: Closed at noon for New Year’s Eve
- Wednesday, January 1st: Closed for New Year’s Day
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
SACRAMENT of FIRST RECONCILIATION & HOLY COMMUNION
https://www.stjosephstoronto.org/sacraments/first-holy-communion/
Upcoming Schedule
THE FIRST RECONCILIATION
Saturday, 30 Nov 2024 @ 10 AM
SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION
https://www.stjosephstoronto.org/sacraments/confirmation/
Upcoming Schedule
CONFIRMATION ONLINE PREP CLASS—1st online Session
Saturday, 11 Jan 2025 @ 9 AM
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.