DECEMBER 27TH 2025, HOLY FAMILY OF JESUS MARY & JOSEPH (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
Every year Christmas unites the weary and warring human family for a few days of rejoicing. Each year, we are surprised anew at the richness of God’s gift to us of Christ. From contemplating this gift we learn the meaning of self-giving love. Today’s Mass centers on human school of love, the family. Sirach comments on the fourth commandment, to honor one’s parents. The last verses of Colossians draw on a pre-Christian household code, but it’s first two sections are remarkable within a patriarchal culture for their fully Christian values: relationships are based on mutual love and forgiveness rather than subordination. With such love, God sent his son. The gospel readings remind us that the Holy Family was not spared the pain, separation, and need for trust experienced by those who love. Our suffering can be transformed by imitating Christ’s love—a love which he learned from his parents. The miracle of Christmas assures us that God boundlessly enriches our everyday lives when lived with love.
By Baptism, we are God's holy family today. Pray for the grace to live faithfully your vocation as a single, married, ordained or consecrated person.
If God is calling you, contact Fr. Matt McCarthy, Director of Vocations, Archdiocese of Toronto at 416-968-0997.
Peace, Hope, and Love for Every Family
As the New Year begins, may it bring peace, joy, and countless blessings to every family in our parish. May faith continue to guide every step, hope fill every heart, and love strengthen our community. Here’s to a year of growth, togetherness, and shared blessings in God’s grace.
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
IMPORTANT: 2025 TAX RECEIPTS
Please note that only donations received at the parish office by December 31st, 12 noon qualifies for a 2025 Tax Receipt.
2026 DONATION ENVELOPES
The 2026 donation envelopes are available in the Narthex for pick up. Please be patient and ensure you are picking up your own box. We thank you for you generosity!
The Good Shepherd Provide-a-Meal Program Needs You!
Thank you to all who have been participating in the Good Shepherd Provide-a-Meal Program! To anyone interested in joining—welcome! The casseroles we prepare help feed those in need at the Good Shepherd Refuge on Queen Street East in downtown Toronto. How the Program Works
- We provide you with a casserole container and recipe.
- Pick up your container and recipe from the parish office during business hours, along with the drop-off schedule.
- Prepare the same meal once per month—and keep some for your family, it’s delicious!
- Drop off your casserole on the scheduled dates between 9:30 and 10:00 a.m. after the Saturday morning Mass at the west parking lot. When you drop off, pick up an empty container for next time. That’s it!
Want to Join or Have Questions?
Contact Peter or Annie Alkins at (416) 283-7420.
2026 Drop-Off Dates
Jan 3 | Feb 7 | Mar 7 | Mar 28 | May 2 | Jun 6 | Jul 4 | Aug 29 | Oct 3 | Nov 7 | Dec 5
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!
Pilgrimage to Our Lady of Guadalupe
Fr. Francis invites you to join him for our parish pilgrimage to visit Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico from April 29 to May 6, 2026. We only need your deposit of $300 by January 10, 2025. Praying that you can join us. Thank you.
Important Update on Parish Envelope Numbers
Due to rising costs and decreased envelope use, envelope numbers will be reassigned effective in year 2027. Beginning in 2027, envelope numbers will be reassigned annually to help us use resources wisely. Unused envelope boxes will be reassigned, and boxes will not be issued the following year if they are not used.
If you donate through Pre-Authorized Giving (PAG), please consider switching to a boxless number. Your donations will continue to be tracked by number, without the cost of envelope boxes. “2nd Collections only” envelopes can also be provided if needed.
If you have any questions, please contact us at 416-282-0370.
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
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 baby in the manger is the same Jesus we receive in the Eucharist, God still choosing to come so close to us? (Luke 2:16; Matthew 26:26) | |
| Christmas is the shocking truth that God chose to be born into a messy, stressful, imperfect, ordinary world, just like ours, so He understands real life, including yours? (John 1:14; Luke 2:7; Hebrews 4:15) | |
| The Nativity scene shows us that God chose closeness over comfort and love over luxury and that Christmas joy isn’t about escaping problems but knowing God is with us in the middle of them all? (Matthew 1:23; 2 Corinthians 8:9) |
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.