MARCH 8TH 2026, 3RD SUNDAY OF LENT (YEAR A)
Masses for the Week
| 2026-03-07 09:00 | † Concetta Lucarelli |
| 2026-03-07 17:00 | † Mathilda Gracias |
| 2026-03-08 09:00 | Intention of Melrose & Lyndon Alvares |
| 2026-03-08 11:00 | People of the Parish |
| 2026-03-08 19:00 | † John Valentine Fernandes |
| 2026-03-09 09:00 | † Maureen Noble |
| 2026-03-10 09:00 | Intention of Sarah Tellis |
| 2026-03-11 09:00 | † Betty Stalteri |
| 2026-03-12 09:00 | † Charles Netto |
| 2026-03-13 09:00 | Intention of Jaylen Julius Marcelo Intention of Linda & Jo Estrada & Family † Satkunnan Emmanuel † Salvador Miranda † Julita Almaria † Marcelina Caputao † Leo & Cleo D'Souza † Patrick Pereira † Anil Jose Thykatt † Betty Lima |
| 2026-03-13 19:30 | † Bertram Fernandes † Michela Del Medico † Daniel Cinco † John Eugundo Rodrigues Intention of Gylnis Remedios Intention of Josefina Pala Fox |
| 2026-03-14 09:00 | Intention of James Tellis-Newton |
| 2026-03-14 17:00 | † Malcolm Buchan |
REFLECTION
On this Third Sunday of Lent, the image of water runs through the readings as a sign of God’s grace. In the desert, water flows from rock and in the Gospel, Jesus offers the Samaritan woman “living water” that transforms her life. St. Paul reminds us that God’s love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit. Grace can be hard to define, but we recognize it in what Celtic Christians call “thin places”. These thin places can be moments or spaces where the distance between us and God feels small. Our churches, acts of service, encounters with others, times of prayer, solitude, and the beauty of creation can all become wells of living water. As we continue our Lenten journey, may we seek out these thin places, draw deeply from Christ’s living water, and allow His grace to renew us and flow outward to others.
feast of st. Joseph
You are warmly invited to join us as we celebrate the Feast of St. Joseph on March 19th.. We will begin with Mass at 7:30 PM, honoring St. Joseph, the faithful guardian of the Holy Family, and patron of the Universal Church and our parish. After Mass, join us for some light refreshments and a fun, engaging Lenten quiz for all parishioners. We look forward to seeing you there!
ARCHDIOCESAN & PARISH LENTEN CONFESSIONS
- Monday, March 23 at 10 AM
- Wednesday, March 25 at 7 PM
Both will end once there are no more people in line.
HOLY WEEK MASS SCHEDULE
MASS SCHEDULE
Palm Sunday (March 29)
9 AM, 11 AM, 7 PM
Holy Thursday (April 2)
9 AM – (Prayers only)
8 PM – Mass of the Lord’s Supper
9:30 PM – Farewell Discourse (Adoration of Blessed Sacrament)
Good Friday (April 3)
9 AM – (Prayers only)
12 PM, 3 PM – Celebration of the Lord’s Passion
Holy Saturday (April 4)
9 AM – Prayers Only
8 PM – Easter Vigil Mass
Easter Sunday (April 5)
9 AM, 11 AM
Annual Archdiocesan Consecration to the Blessed Virgin
The Annual Archdiocesan Consecration to the Blessed Virgin takes place on March 25th, the Solemnity of the Annunciation. To prepare for this, our Archbishop, Frank Cardinal Leo, invites us all to join the preparatory 3-Day Marian Triduum prayer from Sunday, March 22, to Tuesday, March 24. For us in this parish, the 3-Day preparatory Marian Triduum prayer will form part of the Sunday Masses at 5 pm on Saturday, 9 am, 11 am and 7 pm on Sunday. It will also be part of the Monday and Tuesday weekday Masses at 9 am.
PATRICIAN MEETING—YOU’RE INVITED!
The Legion of Mary invites you to the Patrician meeting on March 14th@ 9.45 am in Room #2 of the Church basement. Speaker: Mrs. Jean Witherspoon. A long time legionary with a Masters in Theology, she is an active member of the CWL and enjoys reading, poetry, writing stories & plays, directing and acting. The topic will be ‘Papal Infallibility’ . We hope to see you there!
world day of prayer 2026
I Will Give You Rest: Come – Matthew 11:28-30
Rest for the Weary
Artist: Gift Amarachi Ottah
Ecumenical Worship Service Information
- Date: Wednesday, March 11, 2026
- Time: 7:00 p.m.
- Location: St. Joseph’s Parish 200 Morrish Rd., Scarborough, ON M1C 1E8
Everyone is welcome to join us for this prayer service.
Alpha – Open Invitation to Open Conversations
Schedule & Location
Saturdays beginning March 21 12:30 PM
St. Joseph’s Parish – 200 Morrish Rd., Scarborough
Event Details
You’re invited to join Alpha, a welcoming space to explore life’s big questions through open and engaging conversations.
Come meet new people, share perspectives, and build community in a relaxed and friendly environment.
All are welcome!
Lift Jesus higher rally
No Greater Love!!
Sunday March 14th, 2026 9:00 am – 5:30 pm
You’re invited to attend the 35th annual Lift Jesus Higher Rally at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre on Saturday, March 14, 2026! Join us for a Spirit-filled day packed with fellowship, praise and worship, Eucharistic Adoration, compelling talks, and more!
The day also will feature a youth rally in the Centre’s John Basset Theatre for youth ages 13-18.
Visit www.ljhr.ca for details!
SACRAMENTAL DATES 2026
First Holy Communion Mass
April 12 at 1 PM— Cardinal Leger, St. Dominic Savio, Sunday School | April 19 at 1 PM—St. Brendan & St. Jean de Brebeuf
Confirmation Mass
April 26 at 1 PM— Cardinal Leger, Dominic Savio, Sunday School | May 3 at 1 PM– St. Brendan, St. Jean de Brebeuf
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
DID YOU KNOW
| God’s patience is mercy, but it’s not permission to delay conversion? | |
| A change of heart is more urgent than a change of image? | |
| Confession is not about reliving failure but reclaiming freedom? |
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.