September 18 2016: 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time – Year C

Masses for the Week – September 17 – 24, 2016

Sat Sept 17

• 9:00am †Glenn Vermuelen
• 5:00pm †Sonya Van Veen

Sun Sept 18

• 9:00am Intention of Elsie & Hilary Fernandes
• 11:00am For the People of the Parish
• 7:00pm †Chekai Lam

Mon Sept 19

• 9:00am Intention of Binah & Trimh Tran

Tues Sept 20 ST ANDREW KIM TAE-GON, PRIEST, PAUL CHONG HA-SANG AND COMPANIONS, MARTYRS

• 9:00am †Clarice Lack 

Wed Sept 21 ST. MATTHEW, APOSTLE

• 9:00am †Paul Camilleri

Thurs Sept 22 OUR LADY OF SORROWS

• 9:00am †Fred Monaghan

Fri Sept 23 ST. PIUS OF PIETRELCINA (PADRE PIO)

• 9:00am
  • Intention of Mario & Maria Simao
  • †Marietta Don Paul
  • †Valerie Crasto
  • †Erlinda Escobilla
  • †Conrado Santos

Sat Sept 24

• 9:00am †John & Elisa D’Souza
• 5:00pm †Deceased Members of the Vurro Family

Reflection

The parables do not always offer us examples to be imitated! Today’s gospel shocks us by asking whether we Christians put as much wisdom into achieving eternal life as the worldly take to ensure their future. The crafty steward, accused of mis- management, and in a situation critical for his career, makes the most of the short time he has before he must render an account. The worldly are wiser in conducting their affairs than are those who seek God, Jesus observes. The next saying urges the wise use of money, which we cannot take with us and which affects our lasting riches. We have a choice: to serve God or make money our idol. In the first reading, the prophet Amos denounces dishonest merchants who overcharge the poor and shortchange their customers. God will not forget this exploitation, Amos threatens. The second reading on a very different subject, gives instructions for community worship. There we profess our faith and are challenged to become just and faithful stewards.

Sunday Mass Book

Fall Ball 2016

ST. JOSEPH’S HIGHLAND CREEK COUNCIL 11525

FALL BALL 2016

FRI. NOV. 4TH.
6:30 P.M-.1 A.M.
THE ESTATES BANQUET HALL
430 NUGGET AVE. (West of Markham Rd.)

TICKETS: $50.00 EACH

COME AND HAVE FUN DANCING, EATING, SOCIALIZING…….

RAFFLES AND SILENT AUCTION

ALL MONEY RAISED WILL BE USED FOR THE ANNUAL CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS PARTY

Contact

• Rupert Johnson@416-283-3976
• Mike McManus@416-438-8453

Faith Enrichment

Weekly sessions resume on Thursday, Sept. 22nd, downstairs in Room 2, after the 9am Mass. These involve a one hour gathering for anyone interested in expanding their understanding and appreciation of our Catholic faith, and consist of a video presentation on various topics, e.g. lives of saints, Catholic conference talks, Scripture studies, seasonal meditations/teachings, etc.

Refreshments and good company are included.

No fees, no attendance commitment required.

Come and see!

Life Chain 2016

Sunday, October 2, 2016

2:00 – 3:00 p.m. at the corner of Kingston Rd. & Lawrence Ave.

PARISHIONERS ARE INVITED TO JOIN THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS Council 11525

in a ONE hour of public silent witness in support of those who cannot speak for themselves as victims of abortion.

Please come out and show your support for Life !

Rain or Shine!

St. Michael’s Cathedral Re-dedication Celebrations – September 29 & 30, 2016

Thursday, September 29, 2016 – Feast of St. Michael the Archangel

7:00 p.m. – Mass of Re-Dedication

Please note that due to limited seating, the re-dedication Mass is by invitation only. Only those with invitations who have RSVP’d will be able to attend.

Friday, September 30, 2016

12 noon – Mass of Thanksgiving – Open to the public

In honour of workers/trades who worked tirelessly on the restoration of the cathedral. Cardinal Thomas Collins to preside. A street party on Bond St. will follow Mass. All are welcome. Seating will be available on a first-come, first -seated basis. Please arrive early to guarantee a seat.

7:00 p.m. – Sacred Music Concert

Featuring St. Michael’s Choir School and the new Opus 3907 Casavant Organ. Free tickets available online on a first-come, first-served basis as of 10:00 a.m. September 6 at https://cathedralconcert.eventbrite.ca. Maximum four tickets per person. Please note you must have a ticket to enter the cathedral for the concert.

Any questions regarding these celebrations can be directed to events@archtoronto.org. We look forward to celebrating this exciting milestone with our archdiocesan community!

Movie Screening: Mother Teresa: The Legacy

Dates & Times:

• Saturday, September 24th 2016 after 4:30 p.m. Mass
• Sunday, September 25th 2016 at 3:00 p.m.

Location:

• St. Edward the Confessor Parish, 75 Churchill Ave., North York

Presented by the two-time Emmy Award-winning filmmaker, Ann Petrie, the film includes intimate and never-before-seen foot-age of Mother Teresa. But it is Mother Teresa’s words, finally, that reveal why she has captivated the hearts and admiration of the world. Ann Petrie will speak about her experience as she and her sister Jeanette filmed (this new saint) in 10 different countries over a period of five years. She had the honour of being invited to Mother Teresa’s canonization.

St. Joseph’s Parish – Games Night

Games Night, sponsored by the 50+ Club will be held on Friday September 23, 2016 at 7:00 p.m at St. Joseph’s Parish, 200 Morrish Road. & Old Kingston Road

• Tickets are $10.00
• Registration begins at 6:30 p.m.

Refreshments! Cash Prizes! 50/50 Draw!

For tickets call:

• Gloria Moniz – 416-286-4878
• Iris Farley – 416-282-4910

Old Tyme Square Dancing Night

St. Joseph’s Highland Creek Council of the Catholic Women’s League invites you to the Old Tyme Square Dancing Night to be held on Saturday September 24th at 7:00 p.m. at St. Joseph’s Parish, 200 Morrish Rd. & Old Kingston Rd

Come one! Come All, Yippee! Let’s have some fun. Adults, Teens, Children – all are welcome.

Instructions from the best caller in Ontario, award winning Bill Hands

Admittance is Free of Charge

Refreshments

Donations welcomed to support our Catholic Women’s League Charities

1000 Hail Marys for Peace

The Legion of Mary wishes to thank all Ministry members & Parishioners who attended this prayer-filled day & contributed to making it a resounding success. We prayed 1250 Hail Marys, exceeding our goal.

THANK YOU!