SEPTEMBER 7TH 2025, 23RD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME (YEAR C)
Masses for the Week
| Sat Sep 6 09:00 AM | † Lorenzo Puno |
| Sat Sep 6 05:00 PM | † Chinnamma Joseph |
| Sun Sep 7 09:00 AM | † Dias Family |
| Sun Sep 7 11:00 AM | People of the Parish |
| Sun Sep 7 07:00 PM | † Arturo Esguerra |
| Mon Sep 8 09:00 AM | † Christopher Roman |
| Tue Sep 9 09:00 AM | † Patricio Petate Diago |
| Wed Sep 10 09:00 AM | † Deceased Members of Riggi Family |
| Thu Sep 11 09:00 AM | † Phyllis Soraine |
| Fri Sep 12 09:00 AM | † Bridget Ida & Dr. Aloysius De Souza † George & Arlene D' Cruze † Apolonio Lorenzo Intention of Teresa Laberinto † Eleazara, Adahlia and Cristeta Alvarez Intention of Ricardo and Cornelia Chua and Family Intention of Caityln Santos † Leonard D. Nova |
| Sat Sep 13 09:00 AM | † Dr. Aloysius De Souza |
| Sat Sep 13 05:00 PM | † Jack Pais |
REFLECTION
To be a disciple of Jesus is costly. It means giving Him our absolute love and loyalty. He asks us to put Him first– even above the people and things we love the most. Carrying our cross is part of the journey, but it also brings us the joy of sharing in His life. In today’s readings we are reminded that wisdom from God is different from human thinking. Each of us must be willing to carry our own cross, but like the king going to war, we will not fight a losing battle. In the second reading, Paul asks Philemon to welcome Onesimus, who was once a slave, as a brother in Christ. In doing so he advocates for a radically new relationship. The Gospel changes relationships, makes us new, and revolutionizes the quality of our love.
SSVP: Bundle up weekend
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: Religious Education Program
“Go therefore and make disciples of all nations…” – Matthew 28:19-20
We are all called to be disciples and to make disciples. In support of this mission, our parish offers Religious Education for children ages 8–18 who do not attend Catholic school or who need preparation for the Sacraments of Initiation: Baptism, First Reconciliation ,First Communion & Confirmation. To deliver this program, we are seeking volunteers to work closely with our Pastoral Associate in the following roles:
- Program Support: Guide families to meet criteria and attend classes.
- Teachers: Provide religious instruction to children.
Time Commitment:
- Maximum 2 hours per week
- Teachers must be available Sundays from 9:30–11:30 AM
Qualifications:
- Fully initiated in the Catholic faith
- A desire to work with young families and help build our community of faith
Canonization of Carlo Acutis and Giorgio Frassati!
Join Catholics worldwide in celebrating the Canonization of Carlo Acutis and Giorgio Frassati! Watch the Canonization Mass on September 7, 2025, at 3:00 AM ET or the replay at 6:00 PM ET on the EWTN App, at EWTN.com or the EWTN YouTube channel. Let their witness inspire us to use our gifts for Christ’s Kingdom.
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 |
FREE CATHOLIC ESTATE PLANNING WEBINAR
September 27, 2025 at 9:00 a.m.
Join and learn how to avoid problems: in your Will, in the Powers of Attorney, and through proper Estate Trustee selection, how to create your own legacy, and our Catholic traditions around cremation burials and funerals.
Legion of Mary
Saturday, September 13 at 9:45 AM
Room #2 of the Church basement.
Topic: “The 1700th Anniversary of the Council of Nicaea – The Birth of the Nicene Creed.”
Speaker: Mr. Ligoury Dsouza—Active Member of the Legion of Mary in Mumbai, Confirmation Catechist and member of the Apologetics Cell. Refreshments will be served, and we hope to see many of you there!
Upcoming Sacraments
Fr. Francis: 25th Anniversary of Ordination
Join us in celebrating a milestone in the life of our beloved Pastor, Fr. Francis! On September 26, 2025, we will commemorate his 25th Anniversary of Ordination.
The celebration will begin with a Jubilee Mass at 7:00 PM at the church, followed by a reception in the parish hall. Come and express your gratitude and love for Fr. Francis as we mark this special occasion. We look forward to sharing this joyous moment with you!
St. Joseph’s Parish - Euchre Night
Friday, September 19, 2025
Time: 7:00 p.m.
(Registration at 6:30 p.m.)
Tickets: $ 20.00
Cash Prizes! Door Prizes! 50/50 Draw! Refreshments!
Limited seating, for tickets call:
Gloria Moniz – (416) 286-4878
Jean Pinto – (416) 287-0350
Sponsored by the 50+ Club
(Portion of the proceeds donated to local charities)
Did you know?
- We are to encourage family members but not force them to receive any of the Sacraments – Baptism, First Communion, Confirmation, Marriage, among others?
- Sacraments are God’s free gifts to us through the Church and must be received freely?
- When parents or grandparents force rather than encourage their children to receive the Sacraments, especially but not limited to Marriage, Baptism, First Communion and Confirmation, the Sacraments so received become invalid?
Registration for youth in Grade 6, 7, and 8 begins on September 15th,2025. EDGE will meet on the 2nd and 4th Fridays of each month starting on October 10th.
Come discover the EPIC Universe!
Please contact Jeremy Tanuan for more information: JTanuan@archtoronto.org or 416-282-0370 ex. 213.