Christ the King
“You’re not the boss of me!” How often do we hear these words?
Stop for a moment and ask – why can this person not be our boss? Is it because we feel that they don’t really know us and we want to do things our way? Is it because what they are asking us to do is wrong? We don’t want a boss who doesn’t understand us or who will lead us astray.
What we need is someone who knows us; someone who hears our hearts crying out; someone who is at our side all the time, who does not mock us for doing the right thing, because they too have been there. And when we make a mistake, we need someone who can take away the shame we feel and let us be our true beautiful selves again.
Wouldn’t it be wonderful to have a person like this as our boss, to walk with us on our journey?
Today we celebrate the feast of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe. Christ, the king who knows what it was like to be mocked and shows humble courage. Christ, the king who knows the sorrow of the Good Thief and shows him mercy. Christ, the king who knows our hearts and shows us the way to Paradise. Christ is the perfect king. Let Him be our boss, forever!
Adapted from Living with Christ – Liz Summers, Vancouver, BC
Parish Day of Reflection for Advent
Saturday, November 29 at 10:00 a.m.
Our Parish Day of Reflection for Advent, entitled “Created in God’s Image”, with Fr. Vijai Amirtharaj CSC 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!
Parish Christmas Pageant
Christmas Eve – Wednesday, December 24
Calling Angels, Shepherds, Wise Men!!
Any children who are interested in being part of the Christmas Pageant on Christmas Eve, are asked to contact Nardina Grande at arc.com@rogers.com. Parents and child actors are to meet on Sun. Nov. 23 after the 10:00 a.m. Mass in the hall.
Poinsettias - Christmas Altar Display
Weekends of November 30 & December 7
The Young Adults for Christ are taking orders for poinsettias for our Christmas altar display after Masses on two weekends: Nov. 30 and Dec. 7 in the foyer. Order forms will also be available at the parish office during office hours.
Parish Pasta Dinner and Dance
Saturday, December 13 at 6:30 p.m.
We are excited to announce our upcoming Pasta Dinner and Dance on Sat., Dec. 13 from 6:30 to 11:00 p.m. in the parish hall. Join us for a delicious pasta dinner, music, games and a 50/50 draw—all for just $20. per person. Only 180 tickets will be sold, so please get yours after Mass or at the parish office.
Young Adults for Christ - Advent Retreat
Saturday, December 6 at 9:30 a.m.
We invite all young adults, ages 19 to 39, to an Advent Healing Retreat on Sat., Dec. 6 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the parish hall. Father Terry McKenna will lead the retreat. Praise and Worship, talks, Eucharistic Adoration and Mass will be included. Lunch will be provided and admission is free. Registration is required through the parish website.
SACRAMENTAL PREP NEWS
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION
• Registration is open until December 5, 2025.
CONFIRMATION
• Registration is open until December 5, 2025.
R.C.I.A.
• Registration is closed.
2026 Sunday Offertory Envelopes
The 2026 Sunday Offertory envelopes will be available in the foyer for those who are currently using them. They will be in numerical order. Please come to the parish office if you wish to have a new set of offertory envelopes.
Prayers for the Sick
We are praying for the sick of our parish: Sheila Downs, Sonali Paris, Keith Achue, Andrea E. Bernabey, Louise Inches, Tina Lopes, Mary McKay, Robert MacLochlan, Victoria Munson, Patricia Oosthuizen, Michael & LeeAnne Passalidis, Gail Ramalho, Veronica Lim Sang, Grace Mendoza, Joan & William Flynn, Irene Bower and Baby Lili. May they be supported by our prayers and pastoral ministry and by the grace of God.
Upcoming Special Events
There are many events taking place in our parish and the city. For more information about any event, please call the office: 416-439-1545.
• Tues., Nov. 25 at 11:00 a.m. Seniors’ Mass & Luncheon. *Please note the change of day!
• Sat., Nov. 29 at 8:30 a.m. for the Outreach Program for the homeless.
• May 15 – 17, 2026 for Parish Pilgrimage to Sacred Shrines of Eastern Canada (Mark your calendars!)
Mass Intentions for November 22 - 29, 2025
Saturday 5:00 p.m.
+Raffaele, Sebastiana & Maria Privitera, Mr. & Mrs. Kennedy, requested by the Privitera family
Sunday 8:00 a.m.
Book of Remembrance
Sunday 10:00 a.m.
+Maria Agrela, requested by the family
Sunday 12:00 noon
Intentions of the Parish Community
Sunday 8:00 p.m.
+Pierre Claver Kayumba, Beatrice Kamaraba, Jeanne Mukahigiro & Richard Ndayizeye, requested by the family
Monday 7:15 a.m.
Book of Remembrance
Tuesday 7:15 a.m.
Book of Remembrance
Tuesday 7:00 p.m.
+Dante Gozun
+Tintu Jacob, requested by the family
+Rosifa Aloran, requested by C. Peters
+Robinson De Costa & Kristin Rodrigues, requested by the De Costa family
+Peter Carlos & Maria Felicidad Wallis
+Therssima George, requested by the family
+Yusuf Patel & deceased members of the Bashford, Fraser, Haswell & D’Souza families, requested by P. Patel
+Souls in Purgatory requested by the Bastianpillai family
Intentions of Stephen Patel
Intentions of Nolita Marin
Wednesday 7:15 a.m.
Book of Remembrance
Wednesday 7:00 p.m.
+Souls in Purgatory, requested by M. Palumbo
Thursday 7:15 a.m.
Book of Remembrance
Thursday 7:00 p.m.
+Luis Humberto Moreno Calderon
+Malfada Bertoni requested by the family
+Bhanu Arasaratnam, requested by R. Arasaratnam
+Wolfango, Berta & Father Blue DaCosta, requested by the family
+Esmeralda Wallis
+Peter Justino Wallis
+Nicholas Wallis
+Matthias Wallis
+Angela & Reynold Achong, requested by P. Patel
In thanksgiving, G. Mendoza
Friday 7:15 a.m.
Book of Remembrance
Friday 7:00 p.m.
In thanksgiving, Marian Rosales
Saturday 9:00 am
Book of Remembrance
