NOVEMBER 30TH 2025, FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT (YEAR A)
Masses for the Week
| Sat Nov 29 09:00 AM | Intention of Andrew Fan |
| Sat Nov 29 05:00 PM | Intention of Denis Gracias |
| Sun Nov 30 09:00 AM | † Theresa Banks |
| Sun Nov 30 11:00 AM | People of the Parish |
| Sun Nov 30 07:00 PM | † Raphael Chan |
| Mon Dec 1 09:00 AM | † Deceased members of Riggi Fam |
| Tue Dec 2 09:00 AM | † Nida Agostinis |
| Wed Dec 3 09:00 AM | † Dan Cuneo |
| Thu Dec 4 09:00 AM | † Cassandra Philips |
| Fri Dec 5 09:00 AM | † Deceased Members of Deacetis Family † Arduino Caldaroni † Naseem (Jimmy) Shiekh † Leocadio & Pacita Osoteo † Nannette Yip Intention of Kashoro Nyenyezi Intention of Nicolas Family † Paul F Gonsalves † Max Comia |
| Fri Dec 5 07:30 PM | † Frank Quadros † Sam Agueci † Maria Amaldina Fernandes † Belchior Mariano Fernandes † Antonio Noronha Belchior † Calvin Cathers † Hubert Monteiro † Dinali Paul Intention of Joan Lorencz Intention of Naty Fernandes |
| Sat Dec 6 09:00 AM | † Giuseppe Cornacchia |
| Sat Dec 6 05:00 PM | † Mathilda Gracias |
REFLECTION
As we begin Advent, we often rush with Christmas preparations, yet the Scriptures invite us to a deeper question: Are we ready for Christ to come into our lives? Christians live in hope, knowing this life is passing but something greater awaits us. This does not mean detaching from the world. Christ comes into our ordinary moments: our work, routines, joys, and struggles. Jesus calls us to “stay awake,” not only for the end of time, but to stay present and attentive to the ways He enters our lives each day. Advent invites us to notice Christ in the people around us. Perhaps its the newcomer, the grieving widow, the lonely, the overlooked. As we prepare to celebrate the wonder of God coming to us as a child, may we open our hearts to welcome Him in the many ways He appears in our midst.
Christmas Appeal 2025: Society of St Vincent de Paul
They can be placed in the Society of St. Vincent de Paul Box after Mass or dropped off at the church. Your donation and other donations are combined to buy gift cards from PC and Wal-Mart to match the needs of the families on our Christmas list. Early donations are greatly appreciated.
Income Tax receipts are given for all donations received. These receipts will be mailed out in late January. Store receipts are required for donated gift baskets not needed for gift cards.
If you know of any family in the parish who could use some help this Christmas or for further information, contact us through the church office 416 282 0370 ext. 217 or email us at vincentian217@gmail.com
Our deliveries will commence on December 13th 2025
Donations other than cash
Cheque
Enter the following after Pay to: SSVP St. Joseph’s HC conference
This is a shorten version of our conference name – Society of Saint Vincent de Paul ST Joseph’s Highland Creek Conference.
Credit card
If you prefer you can make an online donation to our conference St Joseph’s Highland Creek Scarborough by visiting our National Council’s website Society of Saint Vincent de Paul: Helping Our Neighbours in Need .
Electronic funds transfer (efT)
Do an EFT e-Transfer to our CIBC conference account. Please enter your name, address and or envelope # in the message area. You will receive an acknowledgement from CIBC of your donation.
Interact e-Transfer contact address is: vincentian217@gmail.com
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.
Lift Your Voice – Join Our Choir!
The 9 am choir is looking for new voices: shy, bold, high, low, all are welcome! No experience needed, just enthusiasm. Rehearsals are friendly, supportive, and filled with laughter and sometimes cookies! If you’re interested or would like more information, please speak with us after the 9 am Mass or contact the parish office.
Come lend your voice and help us make beautiful music this season and beyond!
Bless Your Advent Wreath at Home
Prepare your heart for Advent! Find prayers and blessings for your family’s Advent wreath at home
Advent Confession Schedule
Our parish dates and times:
- Thursday, December 18th—10:00 AM
- Friday, December 19th—7:00 PM
Confessions will end when there is no more people in line. For more dates and times in our area, click here.
Did you know?
- The Advent Season prepares us for the Christmas Season, the same way Lenten Season prepares us for the Easter Season?
- The Advent liturgical colour is purple except for the 3rd Sunday of Advent, the same way the Lenten liturgical colour is purple except for the 4th Sunday of Lent?
- The 3rd Sunday of Advent is called Gaudete (Latin for rejoice) Sunday, the same way the 4th Sunday of Lent is called Laetare (Latin for rejoice) Sunday and that the liturgical colour for both dates changes from purple to rose colour, to reflect a joyful mood?
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.