March 13, 2016 : Fifth Sunday in Lent – Year C

MASSES FOR THE WEEK – MARCH 12-19, 2016

Saturday March 12

• 9:00am †Deceased Members of the D’Souza & Pinto Families
• 5:00pm †Escolastica Pandato

Sunday March 13

• 9:00am †Deceased Members of the Bihag Family
• 11:00am For the People of the Parish
• 7:00pm †Souls in Purgatory

Monday March 14

• 9.00am †Yvonne Lobo

Tuesday March 15

• 9:00am †Fred Monaghan

Wednesday March 16

• 9:00am †Patrick Paraan

Thursday March 17

• 9:00am †Benjamin Martinez

Friday March 18

• 9:00am †Tony Fernandes
• 7:30pm †Mary Anne Raju

Saturday March 19 – ST. JOSEPH SPOUSE OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY

• 9:00am †Zonar Fan
• 5:00pm †Janina Waltos

HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE – MARCH 20-27, 2016

PASSION (PALM) SUNDAY – March 20, 2016

• 5:00p.m. – (Saturday, March 19, 2016)
• 9:00a.m. – Mass
• 7:00p.m. – Mass

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 22, 2016

• 9:00a.m. – Mass
• 11:00a.m. – Chrism Mass at St. Michael’s Cathedral
  (All Parishioners are invited)

HOLY THURSDAY – MARCH 24, 2016

• 9:00a.m. – Morning Prayers Only (No Mass)
• 8:00p.m. – Mass of the Lord`s Supper
  Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament until Midnight

GOOD FRIDAY – MARCH 25, 2016 – DAY OF FASTING AND ABSTINENCE

• 9:00a.m. – Morning Prayer Only (No Mass)
• 12:00p.m. – Celebration of the Lord`s Passion
• 3:00p.m. – Celebration of the Lord`s Passion
• 7:30p.m. – Stations of The Cross

HOLY SATURDAY – MARCH 26, 2016

• 9:00a.m. – Morning Prayers Only (No Mass)
• 8:00p.m. – Resurrection of the Lord: Solemn Easter Vigil

MARCH 27, 2016 – EASTER SUNDAY

• 9:00a.m. – Mass
• 10:30-11:00a.m. – Choral Presentation
• 11:00a.m. – Mass
• 7:00p.m. – No Mass

REFLECTION

The Lenten use of the story of the woman taken in adultery emphasizes that before God we are all sinners; the one who condemns incurs the greater sin. Jesus’ death makes available to all the forgiveness and peace which he gives to this sinful woman. She alone and not her partner, has been brought by Jesus’ enemies for a possible horrible death by stoning. They hope to trap this popular teacher: either he must ignore the mosaic law or discredit his own merciful teaching. As she stands in shame, Jesus takes attention away from her by writing in the sand. We see her renewed sense of self-worth as her shamed accusers leave the scene. Je-sus respects her human dignity; he refuses to condemn as he tells her not to sin again. The first reading en-courages us to forget our sinful past as God does. What greater reason do we need for praise? Since God has forgiven us, we should seek to be united with the Lord. To be holy is to pattern ourselves after Jesus’ death; then we will know him and be found in him.

— Sunday Mass Book

NATIONAL CATHOLIC BROADCASTING COUNCIL

The National Catholic Mission 2016, “Merciful Like the Father”, with Fr. Tom Rosica CSB and will be broadcast during Holy Week on the following dates/ times:

Salt + Light TV: Part 1: Tuesday March 22 @ 8.00p.m. and Part 2: Wednesday March 23rd @ 12.00a.m.

Vision TV: Part 1: Monday, March 21 @ 6.00p.m. and Part 2 on Tuesday March 22 @ 10.00p.m.

To support the Mission or to get more information please call the National Catholic Broadcasting Council’s toll-free number: 1-888-383-6277.

PRAYER FOR THE SICK

Lumena Alvares, Cora Duca, Patricia Furtado, Mechtildes McGill, Celia Noronha, Gloria Pagcaliwagan, Otellia Pinto, Sonya Van Veen and Trevor Vaz.

Names will remain on this list for the month

THE PARISH 6-MONTH FINANCIAL REPORT

My dear Parishioners,

Kindly find included in this week’s bulletin, a copy of the Statement of the Parish Receipts and Disbursements for the last six months of the year 2015. This is presented side-by-side with the account of the corresponding period in 2014.

I cannot thank you enough for your generous contributions that have kept our Parish Family alive and generally well.

May God’s abundant blessings be yours now and always.

Fr. Oliver Iwuchukwu, C.S.Sp.

Pastor

DIVINE MERCY

Between 1930 and 1938 Jesus appeared to a young Sister of Mercy in Poland, Sister (now Saint) Faustina, and instruct-ed her to remind the world of His infinite love for us and the boundless mercy He makes available to everyone, especially the greatest sinners. He spoke of how much He is hurt when we distrust His mercy and goodness, urging that we return to Him now in the Sacraments of Reconciliation and Holy Communion, and that we ourselves be merciful always and everywhere to others.

Be sure to pick up and read the information and Novena pamphlets next Sunday and plan to start the 9-day Novena on Good Friday in preparation for Divine Mercy Sunday – April 3, 2016.

TROPICAL SPLASH – A PRE-SUMMER CELEBRATION

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
St. Joseph’s Church Hall
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

All proceeds to go to K of C charities

YOU HAVE THE POWER TO GIVE LIFE

Every 60 seconds someone in Canada needs blood, in cases of trauma, treatment of diseases and in surgeries. Although 50% of Canadians can donate, less than 4% of eligible donors do so. That means 96% of Canadians rely on a very small group of people to maintain a stable supply of blood for the country. The need is great.

If you are interested in donating blood, you can book an appointment by:
1. Visiting blood.ca
2. Call 1-888-2donate
3. Download the GiveBlood app on a mobile device

Though many people are off during March Break, the need for blood donation is critical. Please consider finding a time when you can visit the Canadian Blood Services clinic close to our parish at
Cedarbrook Community Centre, 91 East Park Blvd., Scarborough, Saturday, March 19, 2016 – 10:00a.m. to 2:00p.m.

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