The Solemnity of All Saints
This Sunday, the Church celebrates the Solemnity of All Saints Day.
It is a celebration of the countless souls—both known and unknown—who have lived faithfully, embodying God’s love in their words, actions, and sacrifices.
Today’s readings remind us that sainthood is not reserved for the extraordinary few but is a calling for all who seek to live in Christ.
In Revelation, we see a vision of a great multitude clothed in white, standing before God’s throne. This image is powerful—it tells us that holiness is not about perfection, but about perseverance, trust, and surrender to God’s grace. The saints are those who have “washed their robes” in the love and mercy of Christ, have gone through trials and challenges.
Meanwhile, the Gospel from Matthew’s Beatitudes offers a roadmap for this journey: humility, mercy, purity of heart, peacemaking, and steadfastness in the face of persecution. These virtues are not abstract ideals; they are lived realities in the everyday choices we make—how we treat others, how we forgive, how we stand for truth, and how we love without counting the cost.
Therefore, All Saints Day invites us to remember that we are part of this communion of saints. Our lives, however ordinary they may seem, are woven into God’s great story. Every act of kindness, every moment of faithfulness, every step toward justice is a thread in the tapestry of holiness.
So, to conclude our reflection, it is good to ask ourselves: what small, concrete steps can we take today to live more fully in the spirit of the Beatitudes, joining our life to the communion of saints?
Fr. Aegidius Warsito, SCJ
Parish Day of Reflection for Advent
Saturday, November 28 at 10:00 a.m.
Our Parish Day of Reflection for Advent, entitled “Journey with Sunday Scriptures and Saint Francis during Advent”, with Br. Sunil D’Costa OFM Cap will begin at 10:00 a.m. with a talk followed by Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament from 12 noon to 1:00 p.m. Everyone is most welcome!
Book of Remembrance
The month of November is dedicated with special attention to prayer for our deceased brothers and sisters. The Book of Remembrance has been placed at the front of the church, and you are invited to record in it the names of deceased relatives, friends, and parishioners. Each morning during the month of November, Mass will be offered for all those whose names are in the Book.
Shepherds’ Trust
Collection on November 14 / 15
There will be a second collection for The Shepherds’ Trust on Nov. 14 / 15. The mission of The Trust is to help ensure that elderly, disabled and sick priests are provided with resources to lead a dignified life after many years of ministry. Your generous gift will help our priests in their retirement years. Thank you for your support.
Christmas Cards
November 14 / 15 weekend
Our annual Christmas Card sale will take place after all Masses on the weekend of Nov. 14 / 15. Your purchase of these high-quality cards is a simple means of evangelization as well as a support to our Parish Campaign. A pack of 10 cards costs only $12.00. Payment is by cash only. PLEASE BE GENEROUS WITH YOUR SUPPORT.
Calling All Catholic Young Adults
Saturday, November 7 at 4:30 p.m.
We warmly invite all Catholic young adults, ages 19 to 39, to our November monthly gathering on Sat., Nov. 7th from 4:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. in our parish hall. The theme is “Let’s All Go to St. Joseph: A Father’s Heart for an Anxious Age”, with guest speaker Fr. Arinze Onwuzulike, CSSp. The evening will include the Rosary, Mass, Eucharistic Adoration, Praise and Worship, an inspiring talk and fellowship. Admission is free, but registration is required. For more information, please visit our website.
Prayers for the Sick
We are praying for those who are sick in our parish: Daniel Delamonte, Jason Salmon, Estefanio Gacad, Nolita Marin, Amanda Appiah, Amrita Baburam, Sylvie Tilley, Tina Lopes, Mary McKay and Conrad Rodrigues. May they be supported by our prayers, pastoral ministry and the grace of God.
Horizons of Hope
Saturdays from November 14 to December 5
St. Rose of Lima Parish is hosting Horizons of Hope: Palliative Care Program weekly from Sat., Nov. 14 to Sat. Dec. 5 from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. The program has been developed by the CCCB for Catholic parishes on palliative care for those seeking to learn about palliative care and persons recently diagnosed. To register for this free program, please call 416-438-6729 or go to breakingopentheword@gmail.com.
Mass Intentions for October 31 – November 7, 2026
Saturday 5:00 p.m.
+Jillianne Gabriel and Hayden Christensen, requested by M. Faller
All Saints Day
Sunday 8:00 a.m.
Sunday 10:00 a.m.
Sunday 12:00 noon
Sunday 8:00 p.m.
All Souls Day
Monday 7:15 a.m.
Tuesday 7:15 a.m.
+Book of Remembrance
Tuesday 7:00 p.m.
+Deceased members of the Rupasinghe and Wanigasinghe families
+Rita and Matthew Peters
+Paul and Pauline Lam, requested by M. Lam
+Robert Huang, requested by the family
+Mr. Sydney Fonseca, requested by the Miranda family
+David and Germain Chow-Leong, Christobal Mata, and Walter & Sylvia Groen, requested by the family
Intentions of Marie Chaves
Intentions of Hubert D’Mello
Intentions of Otto Lam and family
Wednesday 7:15 a.m.
+Book of Remembrance
Wednesday 7: 00 p.m.
Intentions of Jacob Horton
Thursday 7:15 a.m.
+Book of Remembrance
Thursday 7:00 p.m.
+Phyllis D’Souza, requested by the family
+Deceased members of the Legion of Mary
+Armando and Maria Dalisay Quiazon, requested by the family
+Albert and Wendy Chaves, requested by the family
+Joseph Biquette, deceased members of the Colas and Constance families, requested by the family
+Sheila Emmanuel, requested by the family
Intentions of Avery D’Souza
Intentions of Myrna Hernandez
Intentions of our priests and vocations to the Priesthood and Religious life
Friday 7:15 a.m.
+Book of Remembrance
Friday 7:00 p.m.
+Warren Cuffie, requested by the family
Saturday 9:00 a.m.
+Book of Remembrance
