MARCH 2ND 2025, 8TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME (YEAR C)
Masses for the Week
| Sat Mar 1 09:00 AM | † Celia Noronha |
| Sat Mar 1 05:00 PM | † Mathilda Gracias |
| Sun Mar 2 09:00 AM | † Christina Boylan |
| Sun Mar 2 11:00 AM | People of the Parish |
| Sun Mar 2 07:00 PM | † Raphael Chan |
| Mon Mar 3 09:00 AM | † Grace Mayers |
| Tue Mar 4 09:00 AM | Intention of Mario & Maria Simao |
| Wed Mar 5 09:00 AM | Intention of Lisa Paul |
| Thu Mar 6 09:00 AM | † Stephen Menezes |
| Fri Mar 7 09:00 AM | † Naseem (Jimmy) Shiekh † Gerry Williams † Francisco (Butch) Udarbe Jr. |
| Fri Mar 7 07:30 PM | † Victor Silla † Carol Ann Mendonça Gonsalvez |
| Sat Mar 8 09:00 AM | † Christina Boylan |
| Sat Mar 8 05:00 PM | † Rose Marie Gross |
REFLECTION
In today’s Gospel, Jesus counsels self-criticism, both in choice of leaders and in Christian relationships. The person we follow determines what we will be. Mature disciples will be like their teacher Jesus. But are we really following Jesus? What of our relationships with one another? Do we recognize our own faults, or are we aware only of other people’s sins? It is hypocritical to accuse others when we are blind to our own misdeeds, Jesus tells us. True disciples can be recognized by their actions, by the kind of fruit they bear. The final verses of the gospel provide the link with today’s first reading. How our words betray us! The wise sayings of Sirach ring true. May our words be those of the disciple, words of thanksgiving, like those spoken by the psalmist and St. Paul. Paul’s hymn of triumph at the end of his letter to the Corinthians declares that we too can hope for victory over sin and death. Through Jesus’ resurrection our work will be fruitful whatever the difficulties we face.
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! Information on Pilgrimage Churches, Jubilee Calendar Events and more can be found here. Click here to read more details!
Calling for Contractors!
We are looking for ideas and suggestions as to how we can have the Cross on the church steeple lit up.
Please contact the parish office at (416) 282-0370.
PARISH OFFICE ANNOUNCEMENT
The 2024 Parish Tax Receipts are being processed; you will receive them in the mail on or before Monday, March 10th.
ASH WEDNESDAY MASSES
We begin our journey through the Holy season of Lent with masses at 9:00 AM & 7:30 PM on Wednesday March 5th.
PARISH PRAYER GROUP
Our Parish Prayer Group is happy to invite you all / guests to their Annual Lenten Talks on the following Thursdays: March 13th, March 27th and April 10th at 7:25 p.m.
in the Church Hall. Journey with us towards Jesus and be inspired by our Enlightened Spiritual Speakers.
For further details, refer to the Poster in the Narthex.
THE LEGION OF MARY - Patrician meeting
Members of the Legion of Mary would like to invite you to the Patrician meeting on Saturday, March 8th at 9:45 a.m. in room 2 of the Church basement.
“Always pray and do not lose heart.” Luke 18:1
Topic: Conversing with God through prayer
Prayer as God’s gift | Prayer as covenant
Speaker: Mr. Roebuck Yumul, a Lecturer, parishioner at St. Joseph’s. Organizer of rosaries and group prayers.
We hope to see you there. Refreshments will be served.
Serra's Vocation Seeds
Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time – March 02, 2025
“In the Lord your labour is not in vain”. Is the Lord calling you to work in His vineyard? Pray to hear God’s call
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.
Did you know?
- That the First Communion is a special Sacrament in which a child develops a deeper relationship with Jesus?
- That parents must take time to help their children understand that the Holy Bread (Communion) their children receive at First Communion is Jesus Himself?
- That parents must teach their children to always pray before and after receiving Holy Communion?
Missionary Families of Christ
Invites you to a Christian Life Seminar
“No life is more secure than a life surrendered to God”
In St. Joseph’s Parish, 200 Morrish Rd., Scarborough ON M1C 1E8
Every Friday (March 7 ~ April 11) from 7:00 PM to 9:30 PM
For more information, please contact
- Estrella Vega at (647) 992-2363 | estrelleberry_23@yahoo.ca
- Sheila Arellano at (647) 402-7882 | smamarel@gmail.com
World Day of Prayer
Friday March 7th – 7:00 p.m.
This year the hosting Parish is St. Dunstan of Canterbury, 56 Lawson Rd “I made you wonderful” Psalm 139: 1-18 prepared by the World Day of Prayer Committee of the Cook Islands in the Pacific Ocean. Our CWL St. Joseph Council will be participating in the service.
Please come and support this annual event, which takes place on the 1st Friday of March.
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.