JUNE 8TH 2025, PENTECOST (YEAR C)
- Posted On 8th Jun 2025
Masses for the Week
| Sat Jun 7 09:00 AM | † Joan Williams |
| Sat Jun 7 05:00 PM | † Jeneba Fofana |
| Sun Jun 8 09:00 AM | † Monica Rebello |
| Sun Jun 8 11:00 AM | People of the Parish |
| Sun Jun 8 07:00 PM | † Eudoro D'Souza |
| Mon Jun 9 09:00 AM | † Alison De Silva |
| Tue Jun 10 09:00 AM | Intention of Joyce Beltran Mercado |
| Wed Jun 11 09:00 AM | † Ann Jones |
| Thu Jun 12 09:00 AM | † Marianne Civello |
| Fri Jun 13 09:00 AM | † Maria D'Souza † Colin Devlin † Deceased members of Riggi family † Rupert Johnson † Vicenta & Ernesto Alvarez † Doming Enriquez Intention of Mario & Maria Simao Intention of Onyinye Nwosisi Intention of Ricardo, Cornelia Chua & family |
| Sat Jun 14 09:00 AM | † Bartholomew Corera |
| Sat Jun 14 05:00 PM | † Alban Alvares |
REFLECTION
Pentecost is not simply the end of the Easter season—it is the birth of the Church, the moment when timid disciples became bold witnesses, when fear gave way to fire. In Acts 2, we read of the Holy Spirit descending like wind and flame upon the apostles. These were ordinary men, hiding behind locked doors, unsure of what came next. But when the Spirit came, they were transformed. They spoke with power, with love, with truth—and the Church was born. This same Spirit is alive in us today. Pentecost reminds us that Christianity is the life of God within us. It is divine love poured into our hearts, giving us strength to forgive, courage to speak, and grace to persevere. In a world that still trembles with fear and uncertainty, Pentecost is God’s answer - But you will receive the power of the Holy Spirit which will come on you - Acts 1:8
Adapted from Sunday Mass Book
Our Lady’s Grotto Project
Join in Building a Parish Grotto of Mother Mary.
We invite you to be part of this special parish project by donating towards a Grotto Stone or more in ‘Memory of a Loved One’.
Please donate $50 for each Grotto Stone. To donate, place the following in the special Grotto envelope:
- Your donation
- The name(s) of your loved one(s).
Also, write your name and parish envelope number on the same special Grotto envelope and place it in the collection basket.
In appreciation of your generosity at the completion of the Grotto:
- There will be a parish special Mass of Thanksgiving for all the donors, of course every parishioner is welcome to attend this Mass,
- The names of the loved ones of every single donor will be compiled and memorialized in a canister to be enclosed inside the Grotto’s foundation base. So, YOUR LOVED ONE’S NAME WILL NOT BE WRITTEN ON THE GROTTO STONES YOU MADE A DONATION FOR.
- A prayer plaque with a general appreciation of all the donors will be mounted on the façade of the Grotto’s foundation stone base. So, NO INDIVIDUAL DONOR’S NAME WILL BE WRITTEN ON THE PLAQUE
Thanks for your generosity!
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 |
Patrician meeting
Members of the Legion of Mary would like to invite you to the Patrician meeting on Saturday, June 14th at 9:45 a.m. in room 2 of the Church basement.
The title of the session is “Euthanasia… what could a faith community response look like? Let’s talk”
Speaker: Ms. Pat Wilson Parishioner, member of the Horizons of Hope Ministry, Holy Family Parish, Whitby.
We hope to see you there. Refreshments will be served.
Worldwide Marriage Encounter Experience
Fall in Love Again!
June 27-29, 2025
Are you ready for more growth and happiness in your marriage or priesthood? Join us on June 27-29 at Queen of Apostles !
Discover the Secrets to a Lasting, Supportive, and Transformational Marriage!
This weekend is for couples, whether you are newlyweds or have been married for decades. It’s also perfect for priests looking to deepen their relationship with their communities.
Call: Christian & Elizabeth Arroba, 416-554-4439 OR 416-554-7062 OR christian.elizabeth.arroba@wwme.org
THE NEW SACRED HEART OF JESUS STATUE
We thank you all for your generosity towards the purchase of the new Sacred Heart of Jesus statue. Everyone is invited to the blessing of the new statue. It will be during the Holy Mass of the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
The date is Friday, June 27, 2025. The time is 7.30 pm.
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
Did you know?
- Today, Pentecost Sunday brings the Easter Season to a close
- After today, we resume the Season of Ordinary Time from where we left it off on Ash Wednesday when we entered the Season of Lent
- The Season of Ordinary Time runs from now till the Solemnity of Christ the King, which is on Sunday, November 23, 2025
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.