Latest Published Bulletin
JANUARY 19TH 2025, 2ND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME (YEAR C)
Masses for the Week
| Sat Jan 18 09:00 AM | † John Gough |
| Sat Jan 18 05:00 PM | † Vitorino & Natty Rodriques |
| Sun Jan 19 09:00 AM | † Mark & Monica Rebello |
| Sun Jan 19 11:00 AM | People of the Parish |
| Sun Jan 19 07:00 PM | Intention of Monico C. Mercado Jr. |
| Mon Jan 20 09:00 AM | † Catherine Power |
| Tue Jan 21 09:00 AM | † Neville Godfrey |
| Wed Jan 22 09:00 AM | † Mario Villacorta |
| Thu Jan 23 09:00 AM | † Patrick Fernandes |
| Fri Jan 24 09:00 AM | † Christina Boylan † Johnny Bayes † Arduino Caldaroni † Tony Fernandes † Bertha Mascarenhas † Raoul Yumul Intention of Fr. Pasquale Rossi |
| Sat Jan 25 09:00 AM | † Dennis Perreira |
| Sat Jan 25 05:00 PM | † Alzira Pereira |
REFLECTION
God promises us a new life overflowing with joy and blessing. The language of human love and wedding celebrations symbolizes this promise well. In the first reading God is a royal bridegroom who gives his bride Jerusalem a new name and royal crown. How it delights God to love us! In John’s gospel the wedding at Cana is the first sign of Jesus’ glory and God’s presence. Jesus’ mother Mary notes the embarrassing shortage of wine and intercedes with her son. Although his hour—of crucifixion and glory—has not come, Jesus changes the water used for Jewish purifications into an enormous quantity of wine. A new era of abundant blessing replaces the old. But we are aware of Jesus’ passion even in this atmosphere of festive joy, and Mary will be standing by the cross when Jesus’ glory is fully revealed. The Church is blessed by the gifts of grace, services and works of every member, St. Paul says. They come from the one Spirit and have one purpose: to build up the Church. All of us share in the blessings God gives in Christ.
ANNOUNCEMENT
The 9 am choir is excited to invite all who enjoy singing to join us! Whether you’re an experienced singer or someone who simply loves expressing yourself through music, we would be delighted to welcome you into our choir family.
If you’re interested, please connect with Isis Rebello after the (9 am) Mass, or at 416-528-4185, or reach out to the parish office.
2025 DONATION ENVELOPES
The 2025 donation envelopes are available for pick up in the Narthex.
They are alphabetized within each tray.
Please be patient and ensure you are taking your own box. Please help us return those boxes that are not yours to their original spots to save everyone’s time.
We thank you for your generosity and for following and respecting this guideline.
PILGRIMAGE TO ITALY, SPAIN & FRANCE
Celebrating the Jubilee Year 2025
Visiting Rome, Lanciano, San Giovani Rotondo, Barcelona, Montserrat, Lourdes, Bordeaux, Nevers, Lisieux, Paris
Under the spiritual guidance of Fr. Francis Folleh,C.S.Sp., Pastor of St. Joseph’s Parish , Scarborough.
On Oct. 12 to Oct. 26 ,2025—$5990.00 (incl. taxes & tips)
For more information, kindly contact our tour Coordinator:
Ms. Therese Baduria at 416-938-5855 or theresepbaduria@gmail.com
CWL Canada scholarship of $3,000
The Toronto Diocesan Council of the Catholic Women’s League of Canada is offering a scholarship of $3,000 to St. Michael’s College.
This scholarship is open to any young woman who is of Catholic faith, who is completing her secondary school education, and who has indicated on her application to the University of Toronto that St. Michael’s College is her first choice. 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.
The applications must be submitted by May 31, 2025.
For further information, please contact Tania Mascarenhas at 647-542-1274.
Natural Family Planning Association
Many women use predictive Apps to plan and space their family. Unfortunately, most do not realize that most of these Apps are based on the old & outdated ineffective Calendar/Rhythm method! Did you know the Billings Ovulation Method™ has a success rate of 99% in postponing pregnancy? Join us to learn this method at the initial presentation on-line.
To register or ask questions, please go to www.toronto.naturalfamilyplanning.ca
Apply to be a missionary today!
Deadline is January 31, 2025
Visit www.totustuustoronto.ca for more information.
Your generosity fuels our mission at the Office of Catholic Youth.
FREE CATHOLIC ESTATE PLANNING WEBINAR
Saturday, February 1, 2025 at 9:00 a.m.
Learn:
- How to avoid problems: in your Will, in the Powers of Attorney, and
- through proper Estate Trustee selection
- How to create your own legacy
- About our Catholic traditions around cremation, burials and funerals
WAYS TO REGISTER:
- Follow this link: qrco.de/WebFeb01
- Send an email to: Development@ArchToronto.org and write “webinar February 1” in the title line + your name(s) in the body of the message.
SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION
https://www.stjosephstoronto.org/sacraments/confirmation/
Upcoming Schedule
CONFIRMATION ONLINE PREP CLASS—1st online Session
Saturday, 11 Jan 2025 @ 9 AM
Jubilee of youth
THE THEME FOR JUBILEE 2025 IS "PILGRIMS OF HOPE", AN ENCOURAGEMENT FOR ALL THE FAITHFUL:
FAN THE FLAME OF HOPE THAT HAS BEEN GIVEN US AND HELP EVERYONE TO GAIN NEW STRENGTH AND CERTAINTY BY LOOKING TO THE FUTURE WITH AN OPEN SPIRIT, A TRUSTING HEART AND FAR-SIGHTED VISION.
Young Adults (19-39)
Join Father Paul Magyar and the OCY team for a pilgrimage of a life time!
July 23 - Aug 5th
Rome, Italy
youth@archtoronto.org
For any questions or need further information,
please reach out to our Events and Program Coordinator,
Amanda Pereira at avperiera@archtoronto.org.
Youth Ministry Fundraiser
Registration for youth in grade 6, 7, and 8 begins on September 16th. EDGE will meet on the 2nd and 4th Fridays of the month, starting October 11th.
Come discover Ethereal Realm Heroes!
Please contact Jeremy Tanuan for more information: JTanuan@archtoronto.org or 416-282-0370 ex. 213.