FEBRUARY 9TH 2025, 5TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME (YEAR C)
Masses for the Week
| Sat Feb 8 09:00 AM | † Christina Boylan |
| Sat Feb 8 05:00 PM | † Ron Botell |
| Sun Feb 9 09:00 AM | † Ernie Hultay |
| Sun Feb 9 11:00 AM | People of the Parish |
| Sun Feb 9 07:00 PM | † Clinia Dantes Ilano |
| Mon Feb 10 09:00 AM | † Raoul Yumul |
| Tue Feb 11 09:00 AM | † Lauren Burry |
| Wed Feb 12 09:00 AM | † John D'Souza |
| Thu Feb 13 09:00 AM | † Leonardo Medina Sr. |
| Fri Feb 14 09:00 AM | † Damaso Quiogue † Maria & Guido Prastaro † Rosina & Eugenio Caruso † Abramo De Acetis † Bridget Ida & Dr. Aloysius De Souza † Franca Lopez † Miguel (Gelly) Cruz Intention of Jordan Santos Intention of Bunny & James Santos Family Intention of Dominic Emilio Timney |
| Sat Feb 15 09:00 AM | † Jovita S. Dayot |
| Sat Feb 15 05:00 PM | † Elsie Maranduik |
REFLECTION
When God reveals his glory, we are struck by God’s holiness and our unworthiness, and inspired to redirect our lives. We become God’s faithful servants. So it was with Isaiah the prophet, Paul the persecutor turned apostle, and those simple fishermen called by Jesus to be leaders of the Church. In the Gospel, Jesus is teaching an eager crowd, prototype of the Church; they press close, so he moves from the shore to Simon’s boat to continue his preaching. Then he asks Simon for a small act of faith: to fish once more despite the night’s last of success. In the unexpected catch— a revelation of God’s power—Simon recognizes Jesus’ majesty; he prostrates himself and confess his sin. Now he and his companions enter into a new relationship with Jesus. They readily follow, and they will seek more followers. Another word for following the Lord is faithfulness, and this is what St. Paul demands: fidelity to the Gospel he preached, especially to the resurrection. In the risen Christ, God’s glory is fully manifested.
ANNOUNCEMENT
The 9 am choir is excited to invite all who enjoy singing to join us! Whether you’re an experienced singer or someone who simply loves expressing yourself through music, we would be delighted to welcome you into our choir family.
If you’re interested, please connect with Isis Rebello after the (9 am) Mass, or at 416-528-4185, or reach out to the parish office.
Burning of Palms for Ash Wednesday
If you would like to donate your palms from last year to be burned for use on Ash Wednesday,
Please bring them by Feb 23rd.
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
Pour Out: PSalm 42
Lent is almost here; a season of prayer, almsgiving and fasting where we pour out all that we are before Jesus in preparation for Easter. Has your soul felt dis-quieted or restless? Maybe you’ve felt alone in the desert for far too long with nothing left to give. This adoration night, we are going to lean into our longing for God and soak in the mystery of His overwhelming love for us. Join us for an evening of renewal & hope featuring a talk by Fr. Adam Pantaleo.
MERCIFUL REDEEMER PARISH – 2775 ERIN CENTRE BLVD.
February 28, 2025 at 7-9 PM
Praise & Worship . Talk . Testimony . Confession . Adoration . Prayer Ministry
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
2025 Pilgrims of Hope Jubilee Year Celebration
As part of the Jubilee Year celebrations, we are encouraged to be intentional in creating time as individuals, groups or families to visit any of the two designated Holy Places of worship in our Eastern Region. This will help us accomplish as individuals in our Jubilee Year spiritual journey, deep faith Renewal, Restoration, Forgiveness, and Fullness.
Please spread the word! Click here to read more!
Designated parishes to serve as Pilgrimage Destinations for the Eastern Region of the Archdiocese:
- St. Gregory the Great Parish, Oshawa: Holy Mass on Jan 29 at 7 p.m. presided by His Excellency, Most Rev. Vincent Nguyen
- St. Barnabas Parish, Scarborough: Holy Mass on Feb 19 at 7 p.m. presided by His Eminence, Francis Cardinal Leo
Make out time to attend these Masses.
Upcoming events in St. Joseph’s to celebrate the Jubilee Year February : Pilgrims of Hope Welcoming Newcomers
- Feb 15-16: Welcoming Newcomers at all Sunday weekend Masses, followed by socials in the Hall after each Mass.
- March : Pilgrims of Hope Providing Comfort and Care
- Mar 8-9: Parish Lenten Food Drive in collaboration with the Parish Outreach Committee, CWL, Knights of Columbus, St. Vincent de Paul, and Seniors 50+ Club, to benefit the Feed Scarborough – Rouge Park Food Bank and our Outreach programs.
Jubilee of youth
THE THEME FOR JUBILEE 2025 IS "PILGRIMS OF HOPE", AN ENCOURAGEMENT FOR ALL THE FAITHFUL:
FAN THE FLAME OF HOPE THAT HAS BEEN GIVEN US AND HELP EVERYONE TO GAIN NEW STRENGTH AND CERTAINTY BY LOOKING TO THE FUTURE WITH AN OPEN SPIRIT, A TRUSTING HEART AND FAR-SIGHTED VISION.
Young Adults (19-39)
Join Father Paul Magyar and the OCY team for a pilgrimage of a life time!
July 23 - Aug 5th
Rome, Italy
youth@archtoronto.org
For any questions or need further information,
please reach out to our Events and Program Coordinator,
Amanda Pereira at avperiera@archtoronto.org.
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
Year End Report for 2024 St Joseph’s Highland Creek Conference
In 2024 we did 288 home visits helping 92 families, with 127 children and 218 adults. Your ‘Neighbors-In-Need’ donations were $34223 and our expenditures were $36294. We started the year with $655 in cash & $11120 in gift cards. We ended the year with a surplus of $1591 in cash & $8113 in gift cards. The value of the ‘Gifts-in-Kind’ donated this year was $3000. Your generosity is gratefully acknowledged, thank you.
The full report is posted on the church’s website and on the bulletin boards with handouts at the back of the church. For further information or to obtain a copy email us at ssvpstjosephshc@bell.net or leave a message at 416 282 0370 ext. 217
CWL Ordinandi Spiritual Bouquet
The CWL would like to invite St. Joseph’s Community as well as all CWL Members to contribute to our Annual collection of Prayers, Adorations, Rosaries etc. for the intentions of the soon to be ordained Priests. This Bouquet of Prayers will be presented at the Annual Ordinandi Dinner on Tuesday, March 18th, 2025. Our support is most appreciated by these men. If you are interested in contributing to this endeavor, please see the sisters of CWL who will be at the exits of the church and in the Narthex after the 5:00 p.m. Mass on Saturday, February 15th and after all masses on Sunday, February 16th. There is no cost involved, just your time spent in prayer for the soon to be ordained priests.
Anyone interested in attending the Ordinandi dinner (tickets are $100) please contact Philomena Menezes at philo.cwl@gmail.com. St. Barnabas Parish is organizing a bus to the Ordinandi dinner and if you are looking for a ride, please contact Winsome Fletcher at 416-321-1222.
Did you know?
- That praying the Rosary is a good practice but never to be done while the Mass is still going on?
- That there is confession here in the parish every Saturday at 4 pm. Every first Friday after the 9 am Mass, and by appointment during the parish office hours?
- That it is deeply sinful to go to confession and still intentionally leave out confessing certain sins?
Life Teen Retreat: CROWNED
Calling on Grade 9 to Grade 12 students!
You are invited to this year’s fantastic overnight, Life Teen Retreat: CROWNED on Friday, March 7th (4:30 PM) – Sunday, March 9th (3:30 PM)
It is a lively, spirit-filled get away from the usual busyness of life to disconnect from the world, recollect yourself, spend time with your friends, recenter your life back on what truly matters most, and reignite your faith life. We will be hearing from renowned speakers, have free time for fellowship, time for sports or board games, delicious meals, Adoration, and Mass! At the heart of it, we are seeking to discover our divine heritage as children of the One True King.
The retreat will happen at The Valley of the Mother of God, 953376 7 Line E, Orangeville, ON L9W 2Z2.
Bussing from St. Barnabas (10 Washburn Way, Scarborough) and back.
You do NOT have to be a current EDGE Leader to register, although additional discounts may apply for current EDGE leaders.
Please fill out the form but DO NOT PAY through the form; please use coupon code CASH100 and pay through Jeremy Tanuan or the parish office so we can apply any discounts applicable for our parish.
For more information, please contact Jeremy Tanuan at (416) 282-0370 ext. 213
Upcoming Sacraments
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.