DECEMBER 7TH 2025, SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT (YEAR A)
Masses for the Week
| 2025-12-06 09:00 | † Giuseppe Cornacchia |
| 2025-12-06 17:00 | † Mathilda Gracias |
| 2025-12-07 09:00 | † Peter Banks |
| 2025-12-07 11:00 | People of the Parish |
| 2025-12-07 19:00 | † Dante Cipriano |
| 2025-12-08 09:00 | Intention of Fr. Francis Folleh |
| 2025-12-09 09:00 | † Ron Ansett |
| 2025-12-10 09:00 | † Alison De Silva |
| 2025-12-11 09:00 | † Leonard Di Nova |
| 2025-12-12 09:00 | † Nannette Yip † Zenaida & Jun Wenceslao † Ruben & Felicidad † Sotero Raymundo † Elena Fernandes & Gertrudes San Juan † David Stiles Intention of Ricardo & Connie Chua's Family † Osmond Elias Sequeira † Paul F. Gonsalves † Sister Loretta Chafer |
| 2025-12-13 09:00 | † John & Eileen Alkins |
| 2025-12-13 17:00 | † Neville Patrick Godfrey |
REFLECTION
John the Baptist calls us to prepare our hearts for the coming of the Lord with true repentance and renewed purpose. Just as children’s eyes sparkle with anticipation, our adult hearts too can be made clean and ready to welcome Christ. The Gospel reminds us that the Kingdom of Heaven is near, and our lives must bear the fruits of genuine conversion. As we move through Advent, we look to the past, present, and future work of the One who baptizes with the Holy Spirit and fire. May this season awaken in us hearts that shine with sincerity, humility, and repentance, producing good fruit as we await the transforming grace of Jesus’ Incarnation.
The voice of one crying out in the wilderness: Prepare the way of the Lord, make his paths straight
Could God be calling you to be a priest, deacon, brother or sister in order to help our world of today to truly “prepare the way of the Lord”?
If God is calling you, contact Fr. Matt McCarthy, Director of Vocations, Archdiocese of Toronto at 416-968-0997.
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.
Legion of Mary Invites You!
Join us for the Patrician Meeting on Saturday, December 13 at 9:45 AM Location: Room #2, Church Basement
Speaker: Mr. Socrates Furtado—Parishioner, Lector, Ex-Grand Knight, member of the Praise & Worship group, and actively involved in the spiritual development of parishioners.
Topic: God’s Grace through Mother Mary
Koro Pilipino Simbang Gabi Food Drive
December 15–24, 2025 (see us before or after the Mass) Collecting unexpired canned and non-perishable food
Drop-off Location: St. Joseph’s Church 200 Morrish Rd, Scarborough
Lift Your Voice – Join Our Choir!
The 9 a.m. Choir is looking for altos, tenors, and basses! Our rehearsals are friendly, supportive, and full of laughter and sometimes cookies!
If you’re interested or would like more information, please speak with Isis Rebello after the 9 a.m. Mass, contact the parish office, or call Isis at 416-528-4185.
Come lend your voice and help us make beautiful music this season and beyond!
Advent Confession Schedule
| Thursday December 18, 2025 - 10:00 AM onwards | |
| Friday December 19th, 2025 - 7:00 PM onwards |
Christmas & New Years Schedule
| Wed Dec 24 2025 | 05:00 PM | 🛐 Christmas Eve Mass |
| Wed Dec 24 2025 | 07:30 PM | 🛐 Christmas Eve Mass |
| Wed Dec 24 2025 | 09:30 PM | 🛐 Filipino Christmas Eve Mass |
| Thu Dec 25 2025 | 12:00 AM | 🛐 Midnight Christmas Mass |
| Thu Dec 25 2025 | 07:45 AM | ⛪ Christmas Day (Office is closed) |
| Thu Dec 25 2025 | 09:00 AM | 🛐 Christmas Morning Mass |
| Thu Dec 25 2025 | 11:00 AM | 🛐 Christmas Morning Mass |
| Thu Dec 25 2025 | 07:00 PM | 🚫 No 7:00 PM Mass |
| Fri Dec 26 2025 | 07:45 AM | ⭕ Boxing Day (Office is closed) |
| Wed Dec 31 2025 | 05:00 PM | 🛐 New Year's Eve Mass |
| Thu Jan 01 2026 | 09:00 AM | 🛐 New Year's Day Mass (Solemnity of Mary) |
| Thu Jan 01 2026 | 11:00 AM | 🛐 New Year's Day Mass (Solemnity of Mary) |
| Thu Jan 01 2026 | 07:00 PM | 🛐 New Year's Day Mass (Solemnity of Mary) |
DID YOU KNOW
| The Archdiocesan Day of Advent Confession in our Parish is on Thursday, December 18, beginning at 10 am and ending when there are no more people on the line? | |
| Our Parish Advent Confession is on Friday, December 19, beginning at 7 pm and ending when there are no more people on the line? | |
| Beyond these dates - Thursday, December 18 and Friday, December 19 - the priests will be busy preparing the Christmas liturgies and unavailable at any time to schedule confessions |
Edge Youth Ministry 2025-2026
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.