FEBRUARY 16TH 2025, 6TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME (YEAR C)
Masses for the Week
| Sat Feb 15 09:00 AM | † Jovita S. Dayot |
| Sat Feb 15 05:00 PM | † Elsie Maranduik |
| Sun Feb 16 09:00 AM | † Christina Susan Boylan |
| Sun Feb 16 11:00 AM | People of the Parish |
| Sun Feb 16 07:00 PM | † Rita Aguiar |
| Mon Feb 17 09:00 AM | † Paul Mirasol |
| Tue Feb 18 09:00 AM | † Deceased members of Riggi Family |
| Wed Feb 19 09:00 AM | † Ivannah Silgardo |
| Thu Feb 20 09:00 AM | † Mariano & Consuelo Calayag |
| Fri Feb 21 09:00 AM | † Peter D'Souza † Naphie Tomie † Raphael Chan † Inacio Francisco Fernandes † Zonar Fan † Felisa Caringal Rojas † Lena Robero † Joan Williams † Jeneba Fofana Intention of Jediael Silla |
| Sat Feb 22 09:00 AM | † Ivannah Silgardo |
| Sat Feb 22 05:00 PM | † Deogracias Del Mundo |
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.
Knights of Columbus - Pancake Breakfast
Pancake Breakfast on Sunday March 2nd, 2025
- 10:00am Take Out Service
- 12:00pm Sit Down Service
Tickets $7.00 each
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
Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time – February 16, 2025
Happy are those who know they need God. Happy too those who live faithfully the vocation of the life-commitment God calls them to, be it married, single, religious or priesthood. If God is calling you, to be a priest, religious or deacon, contact Fr. Matt McCarthy, Director of Vocations, Archdiocese of Toronto at 416-968-0997.
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.
Natural Family Planning Association
Trying to achieve pregnancy? The Billings Ovulation Method helps you to understand your unique patterns of fertility & infertility so you can have the best possible chance of conceiving. The initial presentation is held on-line.
To register or ask questions go to www.toronto.naturalfamilyplanning.ca
Did you know?
- That Wednesday, March 5th, is Ash Wednesday, and it is the beginning of the Liturgical season of Lent?
- That throughout the Liturgical season of Lent, we have Mass every Friday evening at 7:30 PM, followed by the Stations/Way of the Cross?
- That as long as we are in good health and not too young or very advanced in age, we are encouraged to fast, not just from meat or food but also from such activities such as gossips, resentment, lengthy screen time, jealousy, etc.?
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.
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.