DECEMBER 14TH 2025, THIRD 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
During Advent, we recall Christ’s birth and look forward to His coming again in glory. Today, we also pause to rejoice, for the Lord is near. In the Gospel, Jesus praises John the Baptist as the greatest born of women, yet reminds us that “the least in the Kingdom of Heaven is greater than he.” This reveals the astonishing dignity God desires for each of us: to share in His life, His healing, and His glory. Why did Jesus choose to become human? The readings today remind us: God wants to heal us. Jesus comes not only to heal our physical needs, but to restore our hearts and to purify, sanctify, and lift us closer to Himself. As we journey toward Christmas, our hope becomes deeply personal. We await the healing work of Christ within us. This work He has begun, continues now, and will bring to completion. May this Gaudete Sunday fill our hearts with joyful expectation.
See, I am sending my messenger ahead of you, who will prepare your way before you
Are you one to be sent? If God is calling you, contact Fr. Matt McCarthy, Director of Vocations, Archdiocese of Toronto at 416-968-0997.
PARISH OFFICE HOLIDAY SCHEDULE
Christmas Eve: Closed at noon
Christmas Day: Closed
Boxing Day: Closed
New Year’s Eve: Closed at noon
New Year’s Day: Closed
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!
BEFORE YOU FIX YOUR WEDDING DATE
Thinking about doing your wedding in the Church? Great move! The way to go is to call the parish office and schedule an appointment with the priest at least 12 months before your desired wedding date. It is a requirement in the Catholic Archdiocese of Toronto. Hoping for the best for you as you process and make this important life-long decision.
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 priests in our parish need Saturdays to prepare to serve us all well when we gather for Sunday Masses? | |
| Monday to Friday works best in our parish for having such events as Weddings or Funerals, once the priests' schedules permit and there's no pre-booked event going on in the church? | |
| While we can do a Wedding or a Funeral on Saturday in our parish, we strongly advise that Saturdays be avoided for these events when possible? |
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.