April 3, 2016: Divine Mercy Sunday – Year C
- Posted On 31st Mar 2016
Masses for the Week – April 2 – 9, 2016
Sat April 2
- 9:00am †Ann Monica McCartney
- 5:00pm †Virginia & Caetano Pereira
Sun April 3 FEAST OF THE DIVINE MERCY
- 9:00am †Maria Merces Furtado
- 11:00am For the People of the Parish
- 7:00pm Souls in Purgatory
Mon April 4 ANNUNCIATION OF THE LORD
- 9.00am †Denise Ward
Tues April 5
- 9:00am †Clive D’Silva
Wed April 6
- 9:00am †Michael Witt
Thurs April 7 ST. JOHN BAPTIST DE LA SALLE, PRIEST, RELIGIOUS FOUNDER, EDUCATOR
- 9:00am †Alex Simon Fernandes
Fri April 8
- 9:00am
- Intention of Frances Riggi
- †Alphonsus Lambe (Beautification)
Sat April 9
- 9:00am Intention of Ann Persaud
- 5:00pm †Natalina & Gaspar Rodrigues
REFLECTION
During Easter’s fifty days of rejoicing we have time to savour the meaning of Jesus’ death and resurrection. The gospel tells of the disciples’ fear (they still did not understand) changing to great joy when suddenly Christ stands among them. He brings the forgiveness won by his wounds and gives the young Church, in the power of the Spirit, his mission: to make available his forgiveness and peace. On Easter the disciples were slow to believe; later, Thomas demands the concrete proof which faith does not require. But his scepticism gives way, when Christ appears, to the strongest expression of faith found in the gospels. His confession evokes our faith, who have not seen and yet believe. The first two readings show the effects of the risen Lord’s presence: the community formed at Easter stands out for its common prayer and mutual love, while the individual believer looks forward in glorious joy to seeing the risen Lord. Trials cannot wipe out the joy of those who believe. One day we will see fully!
Inaugural ‘FAITH IN OUR CHILD’ Symposium Series – #1 It Takes a Village…….
SATURDAY, APRIL 9, 2016, AT ST. JOSEPH’S CHURCH,
200 MORRISH ROAD, SCARBOROUGH
REGISTRATION BEGINS AT 8:30 AM FOLLOWED BY 9 AM MASS. PROGRAM STARTS AT 10 AM
If you find it challenging to:
- Instill faith-based discipline and obedience in your child/ren
- Raise your child/ren in the Catholic faith in our world where television, games and the internet/social media take up so much of their time and attention to the point of addiction
- Find ways and time to be present to your children and just talk with them
- Address concerns such as handling bullying and helping your child/ren develop good friendships
THEN, THIS SYMPOSIUM IS RIGHT FOR YOU!!
FUN!! GAMES!! MUSIC!! FOOD!! PRIZES! Contact us via email for further information at
Pre-register online right away to ensure yourself a seat at:
https://www.tinyurl.com/faithinourchild
PRAYER FOR THE SICK
Julie Lee and Sonya Van Veen
(Names will remain on this list for the month)
REFUGEE OUTREACH COMMITTEE FOOD DRIVE
The Committee wishes to thank everyone in the Parish who supported our most recent food drive. It was probably our most successful one to date! Special acknowledgement goes to St. John Paul Secondary school and students for their contributions. The supplies now on hand, will help numerous families in our community over the coming months. Please continue to pray for the welfare and happiness of those we assist
OUR NEW WEBSITE
There is some exciting news to share with all of you this Easter. St Joseph’s has just got a new website! This website not only has a new look, but it has many advantages. It will be used to facilitate communications across all the ministries and communities of this parish and is designed to be much more dynamic. It is also mobile-friendly. Our website also has a new address which is:
The new website address is also pinned up on the bulletin boards if you want to note it. However, the previous website address will also work and provides a link to the new website.
St. Michael’s College University of Toronto Scholarship $3000.00
The Toronto Diocesan Council of the Catholic Women’s League of Canada is offering a scholarship to St. Michael’s College, University of Toronto.
Eligibility – any young woman of Catholic faith applying to St. Michael’s College, University of Toronto, as their first choice for post secondary education. The applicant must be entering the Faculty of Arts and Science in one of the following areas of study: Commerce, Computer Science, Humanities and Social Sciences, or Sciences.
All forms and information for this scholarship are available on-line at www.cwltoronto.ca. First click RESOURCES then REFERENCE DOCUMENTS. OR Applications for this Scholarship also available through your parish Catholic Women’s League Education and Health Chair.
Please contact Joan at: jimpraim47@yahoo.ca or 416 283-1452.
DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY – APRIL 3, 2016
A special celebration for the Feast of Divine Mercy will take place from 2:30-4:00pm on Sunday, Apr. 3rd beginning at 2:30pm with EXPOSITION AND AN HOUR OF ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT and concluding with BENEDICTION and PUBLIC VENERATION OF THE DIVINE MERCY IMAGE. Also, Father will bless Divine Mercy Images you bring with you.
REFRESHMENTS will be served in the Hall after the service. All are welcome! ‘Finger food’ donations are gratefully accepted. God is Mercy itself but He is also just. As Jesus said to St. Faustina, “Right before I come as the just one, I first open wide the gates of My Mercy. He who does not want to pass through the gates of mercy will have to pass through the gates of justice.”
On this Feast of His Mercy, Jesus said, “the very depths of My Mercy will be opened.” Come, ask, completely trust, and receive the “whole ocean of graces” Jesus wants to “pour out upon those souls who will approach the Fount of My Mercy.” Contemplate, on this day, the Mystery of Redemption as the greatest revelation on Divine Mercy towards us.
LINE DANCING CLASSES
St. Joseph Parish – Hall (200 Morrish Rd)
HERE ARE THE DATES FOR 2016
- Wednesday April 13, 20, 27
- Thursday May 5 Room 2
- Wednesday May 11, 18, 25
- Wednesday June 1 Room 2
- Wednesday June 8, 15, 22, 29
- Come one, come all and have some fun!
Start time: 7:00 p.m. $2.00 per class
We invite all members, parishioners and friends
Contact: Ingrid Hart 416-282-8775
Refreshments and Snacks
“TROPICAL SPLASH” Dinner/Dance – “A Pre-Summer Celebration”
All Parishioners are welcome to The Knights of Columbus, St. Joseph , Highland Creek Council 11525
“TROPICAL SPLASH” Dinner/Dance – “A Pre-Summer Celebration”
Saturday, April 16th. 2016 at St. Joseph’s Church Hall from 6:30p.m. – 12:00 a.m.
Tickets: $35.00 each
DJ, Food, Dance, Raffle, Good Times
Tickets: Rupert Johnson: 416-283-3976
Mike McManus: 416-438-8453
SACRAMENTAL DATES – 2016
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION
Sunday, April 10, 2016 at 3.00p.m.
- St. Brendan CES
- St. Jean de Brebeuf CES
Sunday, April 17, 2016 at 3.00p.m.
- Cardinal Leger CES
- St. Dominic Savio CES
- Sunday School
- All other Candidates from associated schools
CONFIRMATION
Sunday, April 24, 2016 at 3.00 p.m.
- St. Brendan CES
- Sunday School
- All other Confirmandi from associated schools
Sunday, May 1, 2016 at 3.00p.m.
- Cardinal Leger CES
- St. Dominic Savio CES
- St. Jean de Brebeuf CES