SEPTEMBER 6TH 2026 23RD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME (YEAR A)
Masses for the Week
| 2026-09-05 09:00 | † Ginesia & Gilliano Sisti |
| 2026-09-05 17:00 | † Chimmamma Joseph |
| 2026-09-06 09:00 | † Leo & Cleo D' Souza |
| 2026-09-06 11:00 | People of the Parish |
| 2026-09-06 19:00 | † John Mitchell |
| 2026-09-07 09:00 | † Apolonio Lorenzo |
| 2026-09-08 09:00 | † Lilly Ousman |
| 2026-09-09 09:00 | † Patricio Petate Diago |
| 2026-09-10 09:00 | Intention of Teresa Laberinto |
| 2026-09-11 09:00 | Intention of Caitlyn Santos Intention of Teresa Laberinto Intention of Frances Riggi † Ernesto Svicenta † Nick De Acetis † Michael, Margarette & David Goulais |
REFLECTION
Today’s Gospel reminds us that resolving conflict requires more than speaking the truth. It calls us to listen with humility, act with mercy, and seek peace. When we gather in love and sincerely desire the good of all, Christ is present among us. May we have the courage to speak honestly, the grace to listen, and the wisdom to choose forgiveness over resentment.
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
EXPLORE THE CATHOLIC FAITH: RCIA
Interested in becoming Catholic or completing your Sacraments of Initiation? Join our RCIA program from September 28, 2026 to April 26, 2027. The RCIA is for unbaptized adults, baptized non-Catholics seeking full communion, and baptized Catholics who need Confirmation and/or First Holy Communion. Visit the parish website to learn more and register. All are welcome!
PATRICIAN MEETING - SEPTEMBER 12
Members of the Legion of Mary invites you to their Patrician Meeting on September 12th at 9:45 am in Room 2 of the Church basement.
Topic: Redemption
Speaker: Ms. Joanne Sevilla—Mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, and friend.
A parishioner of St. Isaac Jogues Church in
Pickering, serving as a Eucharistic Minister and a member of the Women’s Group.
We hope to see you there.
ROSARY AT THE GROTTO - SEPTEMBER 8
Join us on Monday, September 8, the Feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, for a Rosary at the Grotto following the 9:00 AM Mass.
As we celebrate Our Lady’s feast day, all parishioners are warmly invited to gather in prayer and seek her loving intercession for our families, parish, and community.
Baby Bottle for Life Campaign
Thank you to all the Parishioners of Saint Joseph for your donations of $ 6,010.20 in the recently conducted Baby Bottle for Life
Campaign by the pro-life organization Aid to Women. It is a generous display of love that has allowed us to purchase more strollers, car seats, clothing, diapers…. whatever our courageous
mums and their babies need as we support them for the first two years of their child’s life. Aid to Women counsels abortion minded women, in a non-judgmental manner, to do what they know in their hearts is right and say yes to life. Your generosity has gladdened the heart of God in helping to save the most vulnerable of his souls…the unborn.
Thank you, thank you, thank you!
Joy Filled Marriage
Join us at St. Joseph’s Parish at Highland Creek for our marriage preparation program. Learn more about the Catholic teachings on marriage with our seasoned team of marriage course facilitators. Explore with other marriage preparation participants important topics such as faith, family, communication skills, finance-management, and goal-building using the rich resources from the Joy-Filled Marriage course.
The 6 weekly sessions fulfill the marriage preparation course required to be married in the Catholic Church. Fridays 7:00 – 9:30 PM from July 10, 2026 to August 21, 2026 (except July 31st)
For more details or to register, call the Parish Office at
416-282-0370 or email stjosephsSC@archtoronto.org
Rosary Sunday Pilgrimage to Martyrs' Shrine
Hosted by St. Joseph’s Highland Creek CWL
Join us for a day of prayer, community, and reflection at the Martyrs’ Shrine in Midland, Ontario. This event is open to all Catholic Women’s League (CWL) members, parishioners, family, and friends!
Event Details
Date: Sunday, September 13, 2026
Location: Martyrs’ Shrine (Midland, ON)
Cost: $50 per person (covers bus transportation)
Schedule of the Day
7:00 AM – Bus leaves St. Joseph’s Highland Creek Parish
12:00 PM (Noon) – Outdoor Mass at the Polish Altar
Celebrant: His Eminence Thomas Cardinal Collins
1:00 PM – Lunch (Please bring your own lunch)
2:30 PM – Procession of the Living Cross & Blessed Mary to the Papal Altar for Rosary & Benediction
4:00 PM – Bus departs from Martyrs’ Shrine to return home
Payment & Registration Info
Important Reminder: When making your payment, please write “Rosary Sunday” and the names of the attendees you are paying for in the memo line.
Payments can be made via two methods:
Cheque: Made payable to St. Joseph’s CWL
E-transfer: Send to stjosephscwlhc@gmail.com
Reserve Your Seats
To reserve your spot or if you have any questions, please contact Tierney Thorne:
Email: t.meghan.t@gmail.com
Phone: 647-378-7895
Vincent de Paul Bundle Up Weekend September 2026
Are collecting your donations of clothes, shoes and linen at St. Joseph Parish, Highland Creek, 200 Morrish Road Saturday September 12th and Sunday September 13th
Pilgrimage to Europe with Father Arinze 2027
Netherlands, Germany, Belgium, Luxembourg, France, Switzerland & Italy Visiting Amsterdam, Kevelaer, Cologne, Aachen, Banneux, Trier, Luxembourg City, Paris, Einsiedeln, Turin, Parma, Florence, Assisi, Rome, Vatican
CWL – Rosary Sunday – Martyr’s Shrine
Hosted by St. Joseph’s Highland Creek CWL Join us for a day of prayer, community, and reflection at the Martyrs’ Shrine in Midland, Ontario. This
PRAYER GROUP MEETINGS
A quick reminder to all members that we will shortly be reopening our Prayer Group Meetings. We will commence with Holy Mass on Thursday, September 17, 2026, at 7.00 p.m. when the New Core Team will be installed by Fr. Francis.
Our regular meetings in the Hall will start from Thursday, October 1st at 7.25 p.m. We will continue to meet every alternate Thursday.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: RELIGIOUS ED.
Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything that I have commanded you. And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age"
We are all called to be disciples and make disciples. In support of this mission we offer Religious Education to children between the ages of 8-18 who do not attend a Catholic school or who need catechetical preparation for the Sacraments of Initiation including Baptism, First Communion and Confirmation.
To deliver this program we need volunteers to work closely with our Pastoral Associate to help with the following roles:
Program support – guiding the families to meet all of the criteria and attend classes.
Teachers – to work directly with the children on religious instruction.
Time Required: maximum 2 hours per week
Teachers must be available on Sundays from 9:30 to 11:30am
Qualifications: You are a fully initiated in the Catholic faith; have a desire to work with young families to help build our community of faith.
DID YOU KNOW
| Jesus calls us to address conflicts with honesty and charity instead of gossip or avoidance? |
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| St. Francis worked tirelessly to reconcile people because he believed peace begins with the conversion of the heart? |
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| Healthy relationships grow when difficult conversations are guided by truth and love? |
Edge Youth Ministry 2025-2026
The Youth Ministry members want to pray for your intentions this Easter season. We also invite you to please pray for us and consider helping our youth participate in events like EDGE Camp and Lift Jesus Higher Rally with a donation using the colourful envelopes available at the back of the church. Thank you and God bless.
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.