JUNE 29TH 2025, SOLEMNITY OF SAINTS PETER AND PAUL – THE APOSTLES (YEAR C)
Masses for the Week
| Sat Jun 28 09:00 AM | † Angelo Nepomuceno |
| Sat Jun 28 05:00 PM | † Perpetua Christian |
| Sun Jun 29 09:00 AM | † Prudencio Del Castillo Jr. |
| Sun Jun 29 11:00 AM | People of the Parish |
| Sun Jun 29 07:00 PM | † Albino & Claudina Rodrigues |
| Mon Jun 30 09:00 AM | † Sylvestor & Rita D'Souza |
| Tue Jul 1 09:00 AM | † Julia & Damaso Quiogue |
| Wed Jul 2 09:00 AM | Intention of Bunny, James Santos & family |
| Thu Jul 3 09:00 AM | † Jim Noronha |
| Fri Jul 4 09:00 AM | † Naseem (Jimmy) Shiekh † Gerry Williams Intention of Chandra Udai † Sydney & Adeline Carvalho † Simforiano & Lauriana Dugenia † Immacolata Doria † Rolando David † Helen Pinheiro † Tomy Kurien |
| Sat Jul 5 09:00 AM | † Louis Bernard Mendoca |
| Sat Jul 5 05:00 PM | † Derek D'Souza |
REFLECTION
As we approach the summer months, we pause to reflect on the solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul, two pillars of the early Church who were called despite their imperfections, into deep friendship and mission with Jesus Christ. Jesus asked them the question He still asks each of us: “ Who do you say I am?” This summer as routines slow down and we find space to rest, may we also find time to respond to this question in our own hearts. Whether in moments of peace or challenge, like Peter and Paul, we are invited into a relationship with Christ rooted in truth, trust and openness to growth. May this season be one of renewal, spiritually and personally, as we continue our journey of faith
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 |
Legion of Mary
Members of the Legion of Mary invites you to the Patrician meeting on July 12th @ 9.45 am in Room #2 of the Church basement.
Speakers: Kenneth and Blossom Dias
Parishioners of Saint Joseph Church and Members of the Saint Thomas More Prayer Group.
Topic: Devotion to the Most Precious Blood of Our Lord Jesus. The Greatest Devotion of Our Time.
We hope to see you there.
Refreshments will be served.
Individually Directed 5-Day Retreat for Men & Women
Monday, July 21, 2025 04:00 PM – Friday, July 25, 2025 01:30 PM
Manresa Jesuit Spiritual Renewal Centre, Pickering
Enjoy five days of peaceful silence, prayer, and reflection. Includes a private room, all meals, daily celebration of the Eucharist and access to the grounds at their summer best. Participants may chose to meet daily with an experienced spiritual director, or simply enjoy quiet time with God. A directed retreat offers you a daily meeting with an experienced spiritual director. Suggested offering: $600.We also offer this retreat to those that do not desire spiritual direction, just quiet time away with God in prayer. Suggested offering: $500. Both retreats include four night’s accommodation with meals.
REGISTER: Via email at manresaregistration@outlook.com, online at https://manresa-canada.ca or call 905-839-2864
Attention High School Students
Are you headed to University or College in the Fall? Find your Catholic home on campus by visiting.
Join the Parish Pilgrimage to Martyrs’ Shrine
St. Joseph’s Parish invites you to join Cardinal Leo for the Archdiocesan Jubilee Pilgrimage to Martyrs’ Shrine in Midland.
- Sunday, August 24th, 2025
- Departure from Church Parking Lot at 7:00 AM
- Return by 7:00 PM
- Includes a 56– seat coach bus
- $ 50 per person
First come, first served
To reserve your seat: Contact Therese at 416– 938-5855
Pay at the Parish Office—200 Morrish Road, Scarborough
“That Blessed Upper Room” – Pastoral Letter from Frank Cardinal Leo
Frank Cardinal Leo, Metropolitan Archbishop of Toronto, has released “That Blessed Upper Room,” a pastoral letter inviting the faithful of the archdiocese to reflect together on the significance of The Upper Room in our lives, our families and in our communities of faith as this story is so directly connected to pivotal events in the life of Jesus and of the early Church. The letter is divided into nine chapters, drawing on dimensions of our Catholic Christian life.
A short video introduction and the full pastoral letter can be accessed by visiting: www.archtoronto.org/thatblessedupperroom
Feel free to share the letter with family and friends.
Did you know?
The Holy Communion is the Body, Blood, Soul & Divinity of Christ and must be received in a state of grace and with utmost reverence?
You must consume the Holy Communion right away when you have received it either on your palm or mouth, in the presence of the Priest or Minister, and must not go with the Holy Communion to your seat or elsewhere?
When you are not in a state of grace (committed mortal sin) you should not receive Holy Communion, but you could ask for a blessing by placing your arms across your chest?
Summer blessings
A we share our final bulletin before the summer, we pray this season brings you rest, joy and renewal. We entrust your dummer to the gentle care of St Joseph, our patron and protector – may he watch over your travels, your homes and your hearts.
God bless!
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.