NOVEMBER 23RD 2025, SOLEMNITY OF CHRIST THE KING (YEAR C)
Masses for the Week
| Sat Nov 22 09:00 AM | † Deceased members of the Udai Family |
| Sat Nov 22 05:00 PM | † Annie Alvares |
| Sun Nov 23 09:00 AM | † Walter & Felicia D' Cunha |
| Sun Nov 23 11:00 AM | People of the Parish |
| Sun Nov 23 07:00 PM | † Ludwina Sebastian |
| Mon Nov 24 09:00 AM | † Betty Ponnan |
| Tue Nov 25 09:00 AM | Intention of Suzette Nahar |
| Wed Nov 26 09:00 AM | Intention of Frances Riggi |
| Thu Nov 27 09:00 AM | † Catalina Miranda |
| Fri Nov 28 09:00 AM | Intention of David Campbell † Ronald Zong Intention of Andrew Halpern † Nannette Yip † Reynaldo Marcelo † Max Comia Intention of Ricardo Chua Jr & Agnes Chua † Pearl Buenafe † Kenneth & Lillian Murrell Intention of Jismi Mariva Joshy |
| Sat Nov 29 09:00 AM | Intention of Andrew Fan |
| Sat Nov 29 05:00 PM | Intention of Denise Gracias |
REFLECTION
“You’re not the boss of me!” We hear these words often, especially when someone feels misunderstood or pushed in the wrong direction. We resist being led when we sense that the person guiding us doesn’t truly know us, doesn’t listen, or may lead us astray. Deep down, we long for someone who truly understands us, someone who hears the quiet cries of our hearts, who stands at our side without judgment, and who doesn’t mock or belittle us for trying to do what is right. And when we stumble, we need someone who lifts us up gently, removes our shame, and helps us return to the beautiful selves God created us to be. Today we celebrate the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe, the One who is exactly this for us. Christ is the King who knows what it is to be mocked and rejected, yet responds with humble courage. He knows our hearts completely and shows us the path to Paradise. Christ is the perfect King—the One who guides, protects, and restores us. May we always let Him be the Lord of our lives.
Christmas Bells 2025
Saturday, December 13th
Joyful carol singing
A visit from Santa
(& the Grinch!)
Delicious food and goodies
Clay Art activities
Nail Stamping
for Festive Flair
This is a great opportunity to earn volunteer hours while taking part in a festive community celebration.
touchless digital payments
The Archdiocese of Toronto has partnered with Tip Tap Pay so that you can help support your parish with a simple tap. Simply tap the ‘tiptap’ device to give to your parish. That’s it!
For an end-of-year tax receipt for your ‘tiptap’ donations, scan the parish QR Code right away with your smartphone and securely register your payment card. Once registered, you will receive an end-of-year tax receipt for your ‘tiptap’ donations (ONLY physical Debit/Credit cards are available for tax receipts)
Thank you for your kind heart and for supporting our church!
Upcoming Sacraments
FREE CATHOLIC ESTATE PLANNING WEBINAR
Saturday, November 29, 2025 at 9:00 a.m.
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
- About our Catholic traditions around cremation, burials and funerals
WAYS TO REGISTER:
- Follow this QR link: qrco.de/WebNov29
- Send an email to Development@ArchToronto.org and write “webinar November 29” in the title line + your name(s) in the body of the message.
CWL - THANK YOU
The Catholic Women’s League of St. Joseph’s Parish extends its appreciation and gratitude to the Parish Community, our family, friends, KofC and the many CWL sisters in the League who worked tirelessly and contributed to a very successful Christmas Bazaar held on November 15, 2025. A big THANK YOU to all of you! It is because of your generous contributions and hard work that we continue to serve and support our Parish and our many charities. God bless you all!
Friends of the Grotto – Keep It Beautiful!
With the completion of the Grotto in our parish, the parish is now inviting you to consider joining “Friends of the Grotto” (parish volunteers). This means committing to help with the Grotto’s ongoing seasonal care and maintenance e.g. clearing of leaves, snow and other weather-related debris that may accumulate around the statue as well as the tidying up of flowers that have been left behind. If you are interested and would like to volunteer your time, please submit your name and contact information to the parish office.
Did you know?
- There are 3 liturgical year cycles, cycles A, B, and C and that the Advent season marks the beginning of every new liturgical year?
- This Sunday November 23rd is the Solemnity of Christ the King and brings us into the last week of the liturgical calendar Year C?
- On Sunday, November 30, we enter a new liturgical cycle, Year A, and that is also the beginning of the First Week of Advent?
Registration for youth in Grade 6, 7, and 8 has begun. EDGE will meet on the 2nd and 4th Fridays of each month.
Come discover the EPIC Universe!
Please contact Jeremy Tanuan for more information: JTanuan@archtoronto.org or 416-282-0370 ex. 213.