MAY 25TH 2025, 6TH SUNDAY OF EASTER (YEAR C)
- Posted On 21st May 2025
Masses for the Week
| Sat May 24 09:00 AM | † Chris Pestano |
| Sat May 24 05:00 PM | Intention of Roman & Ryan Family |
| Sun May 25 09:00 AM | † Hector Rebello |
| Sun May 25 11:00 AM | People of the Parish |
| Sun May 25 07:00 PM | † Giovanni Porco |
| Mon May 26 09:00 AM | Intention of Jayson Santos |
| Tue May 27 09:00 AM | † Marianne Civello |
| Wed May 28 09:00 AM | † Joan McNeil |
| Thu May 29 09:00 AM | † Michael Ip |
| Fri May 30 09:00 AM | † Charles Gonsalves † Remy Lopez † Lillian & Kenneth Murrell † Georgi Rooke † Ruby & Vincent Noronha Intention of Raymond & Marianne Chua Intention of Nigel Sequeira Intention of Andre Sequeira Intention of Julius Estrada |
| Sat May 31 09:00 AM | † Hoda Botros |
| Sat May 31 05:00 PM | † Margaret Heath |
REFLECTION
Jesus is leaving his disciples and returning to the Father, whose will he has always done. Now his followers must live by his word, which is not his own but his Father’s. How important is that word! Christ and the Father will live with those who keep it. The Holy Spirit, too, will guide the community of disciples which is the Church, leading us to a deeper understanding of God’s word and its meaning for our lives. We need not worry, for Jesus leaves us his peace, which is so different from the world’s. God’s dwelling in us, Jesus’ legacy, is represented by the holy city described in Revelation. There is no temple in that radiant city because God’s glory completely fills it. We, God’s people, are his sanctuary. The report in Acts of the Council of Jerusalem shows that differences of opinion are nothing new in the Church; similar disagreements should not disturb God’s people today. If we accept the Holy Spirit’s guidance, we shall arrive together at the decision God wants.
Sunday Mass Book
Join Us for Our Parish Ministry Fair!
Are you looking for ways to get more involved in the life of our church? Do you have time and talents you would love to share? Come discover the many ways you can serve at our Ministry Fair!
- Date: June 1st, 2025
- Time: After 9:00am and 11:00am Masses
- Location: Church Narthex and Hall
Explore booths from our ministries, meet team leaders, ask questions, and find the perfect place for you to grow in your faith and service. Come and see where Our Lord is calling you to serve!
Grotto of Our Blessed Mother Mary
The Grotto committee joyfully announces the setting up of Our Lady’s Grotto. The planning process is well underway. We humbly ask for your generous financial support.
Special “Grotto Fund Offering” envelopes are available at the back of the Church. Include your donation envelope number and drop it in the collection basket.
With your prayers and generosity, we hope to complete the Grotto by September 2025.
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 |
CWL: St josephs parish bazaar
Saturday June 14th 2025 9:30 am – 2:00 pm
200 Morrish Road, Scarborough
BAKED GOODS, PLANT SALE, TREASURE SALE, INTERNATIONAL FOOD STANDS, LOTS OF VENDORS
Please bring your own shopping bags!
If you wish to donate, we need: Potted plants, Baked goods and gently used housewares. Please drop them off in the Church hall from 2:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Friday, June 13,2025
Please contact:
- Lucia – (416) 283-3536
- Marguerite – (416) 388-6162
- Rafaela – (416) 427-9005
FREE CATHOLIC ESTATE PLANNING WEBINAR
Saturday, June 7, 2025 at 9:00 a.m.
Learn:
- How to avoid problems: in your Will, in the Powers of Attorney & through proper Estate Trustee selection
- How to create your own legacy
- About our Catholic traditions around cremation, burials, and funerals
3 WAYS TO REGISTER:
- Link: qrco.de/WebJune7
- Email: Development@ArchToronto.org and write “webinar June 7” in the title line + your name(s) in the body of the message.
CROWNING OF MARY
The Church long ago dedicated the month of May to honour of Mary, our Blessed Mother. Therefore again this year on Tuesday, May 27 @ 7:00 PM sharp, there will be a simple ceremony in her Honour which includes Marian hymns, an indoor procession and “Crowning of Mary”. All are welcome—bring the children and a flower or two and assemble in the Narthex a few minutes before 7:00 PM.
See the poster at church exits or contact Bonnie at (416) 282-0370 EXT. 252.
A Day with Mary
During this Jubilee Holy Year, come spend a day with our Blessed Mother, Our Lady of Hope.
Saturday, 31 May 2025 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm at Villanova College, King City, ON
Join us for Mass with Frank Cardinal Leo, grow deeper in our devotion to Our Lady through a keynote address with Dr. Josephine Lombardi, inspiring witnessings for the adults and Cathechesis of the Good Shepherd activities for the children. Draw closer to Mother Mary in praying the rosary together. Enjoy fellowship with families from across the Archdiocese of Toronto at this outdoor gathering.
Admission is free but registration is required. All are welcome!
Learn more and register: www.archtoronto.org/mary
Did you know?
- We are just one more Sunday away from Pentecost Sunday, June 8?
- Pentecost is the Solemnity that celebrates the Empowering Descent of the Holy Spirit on the Apostles?
- The Novena (9 days) Prayer to the Holy Spirit in preparation for the Pentecost Sunday Celebration begins this week on Friday, May 30 and ends next week on Saturday, June 7?
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.