APRIL 27TH 2025, 2ND SUNDAY OF EASTER (YEAR C)
Masses for the Week
| Sat Apr 26 09:00 AM | Intention of Nwosisi Family & Friends |
| Sat Apr 26 05:00 PM | † Philomine Pinto |
| Sun Apr 27 09:00 AM | † Alexis Ricafranca |
| Sun Apr 27 11:00 AM | People of the Parish |
| Sun Apr 27 07:00 PM | † Holy Souls in purgatory |
| Mon Apr 28 09:00 AM | Intention of Pat Wilson |
| Tue Apr 29 09:00 AM | † Joe Fitzpatrick |
| Wed Apr 30 09:00 AM | † Alexis Ricafranca |
| Thu May 1 09:00 AM | † Lucia Vista-Rogen |
| Fri May 2 09:00 AM | † Naseem (Jimmy) Shiekh † Giuseppe Panzera † Rossella Barone † Christian Manlapaz Intention of Leocadia Shiekh |
| Fri May 2 07:30 PM | † Ronald Alphonso † Joseph Philips † Agnelo Machado Intention of Baduria Family Intention of Deepu & Anuthomas Jacob |
| Sat May 3 09:00 AM | Intention of Leo Shiekh |
| Sat May 3 05:00 PM | † Mathilda Gracias |
REFLECTION
“I was dead and now I am to live for ever.” This exultant Easter message is proclaimed on the Lord’s Day, our Sunday. The book of Revelation describes a remarkable vision–of someone invested by God as judge of the world, someone who is both king and priest. It is the same glorified Jesus who, as the gospel recounts, appeared to the disciples on Easter evening to bring them the joy of his presence and the peace of forgiveness. At that time they were given the responsibility of witnessing to Jesus’ victory over sin and death. They were empowered to hand on their Lord’s forgiveness of sins to the countless generations after them who would also find their hope and joy in the living Christ. The reading from Acts shows the steady growth of the young Church as the words and deeds of the faithful attract others. The work of the risen Lord is underway; we are to continue it. Every Sunday we believers gather before God in worship to deepen our vision and gain new purpose and strength for carrying on Christ’s work of reconciliation.
SACRED HEART OF JESUS STATUE
For many years, our Parish has devoted the First Friday of each month to the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus with the Eucharistic
Celebration, Adoration and Novena Prayers, with special intention for the increase in vocations to the priesthood and religious life.
This Jubilee Year 2025, we are planning to celebrate the Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus on June 27, 2025, with the blessing of a 58” statue of the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
We humbly ask for your generous support for the purchase of the
statue. Special blue “Sacred Heart of Jesus Statue Offering”
envelopes are available at the back of the church. Please include your church envelope number and drop it in the collection basket.
Thank you and May God continue to bless you.
DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY – April 27, 2025
The Annual Novena prayed as preparation for Divine Mercy Sunday begins on Good Friday; anyone wishing to pray it together with others should meet at the Divine Mercy Image (beside the confessional) after any Good Friday service and after each 9:00 a.m. Mass during Easter week.
Find information and novena pamphlets at the church exits and see bulletin boards for details of the special Holy Hour of Adoration & Benediction to be held at 3:00 p.m. on Divine Mercy Sunday itself.
For more information, kindly contact
Bonnie Washer at (416) 282-0370 ext. 252
EUCHARISTIC MIRACLES EXHIBITION & RELICS VENERATION
As part of the events celebrating the Jubilee Year, there will be an Exhibition and a Relics Veneration in our parish from May 9 -11.
The Exhibition is the Vatican-approved vinyl panels, telling the story of Eucharistic Miracles spanning centuries. This exhibition will increase awareness of the Real Presence of Jesus in the Eucharist and promote Eucharistic Adoration.
Dates:
- May 9 – 8 am to 11 am
- May 10 – 8 am to 6.30 pm
- May 11 – 8 am to 8.30 pm
Come see the Eucharistic Miracles Exhibition!
The Relics Veneration centers on the soon-to-be-canonized Blessed Carlo Acutis and Blessed Pier Giogio Frassati from May 3 – 11.
Come venerate the Relics of the soon-to-be-canonized holy men!
Blessed Carlo Acutis
Blessed Acutis was a millennial known for championing devotion to the Holy Eucharist by creating a website called “Eucharistic Miracles of the World”. His life of profound love to all, especially the disadvantaged, serves to inspire many from all walks of life. One among Blessed Acutis’s famous quotes is: “People who place themselves before the sun get a tan; people who place themselves before the Eucharist become saints.”
Blessed Pier Giogio Frassati
Blessed Frassati was known for his charitable outreach, caring for the poor, the homeless, the sick, and the demobilized service men and women returning from World War I. His motto as a climber: “Verso L’Alto” meaning “to the heights,” continues to inspire many to strive for the summit of eternal life with Christ
Vincent de Paul Bundle Up Weekend May 2025
clothes, shoes and linen
Volunteers
If you are interested, please contact
Lyndon Alvares at 647-524-6157 or lyndon6157@gmail.com
2025 Pilgrims of Hope Jubilee Year Celebration
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!
| January: Pilgrims of Hope learning from history | |
| Announcement of Initiatives in the Website and Parish Bulletin | |
| February: Pilgrims of Hope welcoming newcomers | |
| Feb 16 | Welcome Newcomers at all Sunday weekend Mass Services. Followed by social gathering in Hall after each Mass Service |
| Feb 19 | Eastern Region Jubilee Mass at St Barnabas Parish, 7:00 pm |
| March: Pilgrims of Hope providing comfort and care | |
| Mar 8-9 | Parish Lenten Food In collaboration with the Parish Outreach Committee, CWL, Knights of Columbus and Seniors 50+ Club, to benefit the Scarborough Feed – Rouge Park Food Bank and our outreach programs |
| April: Pilgrims of Hope in prayer and worship | |
| Apr 5 | Parish Lenten Retreat (Knights of Columbus) |
| Apr 12-20 | Holy Week |
| Apr 27 | Life of Carlo Acutis (he will be canonized on Divine Mercy Sunday) Project for the Youth Ministry – Jeremy Tanuan |
| May: Pilgrims of Hope sowing and nurturing | |
| TBD | Parish Ministry Fair to invite new volunteers to serve in our Parish |
| May 31 | Day with Mary, Villanova College, 2480 15th Sideroad King City, with His Eminence Frank Cardinal Leo |
| June: Pilgrims of Hope empowered by the Holy Spirit | |
| TBD | Empower new Ministry Volunteers |
| July: Pilgrims of Hope guiding children and youth | |
| August: Pilgrims of Hope embracing life to the fullest | |
| Aug 24 | Martyrs Shrine Pilgrimage with Hi Eminence Frank Cardinal Leo |
| September: Pilgrims of Hope fostering Development | |
| Sep 26 | Sierra Leone Project |
| October: Pilgrims of Hope - Caring for creation | |
| Oct 12-26 | Parish Jubilee Pilgrimage to Italy, Spain & France, with Fr Francis |
| November: Pilgrims of Hope embracing the journey ahead | |
| December: Pilgrims of Hope being a light in the world | |
| Dec 6 | Parish Advent Retreat (CWL) |
| Dec 28 | Closing Mass for the Jubilee Year, St Michael’s Cathedral with His Eminence Frank Cardinal Leo |
Did you know?
- There are 50 days between Easter Sunday and Pentecost Sunday?
- Pentecost has its roots from the Greek word for 50th, referring to the 50 days after the Jewish Passover?
- Pentecost is used by the Church to refer to the 50 days from Jesus’ Resurrection through His Ascension to Descent of the Holy Spirit on Pentecost Sunday?
THE LEGION OF MARY
Patrician meeting Members of the Legion of Mary would like to invite you to the Patrician meeting on Saturday, May 10th at 9:45 a.m. in room 2 of the Churc h basement.
Topic: The Brown Scapular
Speaker: Mrs. Bonnie Washer
A long time active parishioner, mother and grandmother who leads the Faith enrichment and Rosary Apostolate programs at St. Joseph’s.
We hope to see you there. Refreshments will be served.
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.