The Prodigal Son
On the Fourth Sunday of Lent, our Gospel speaks about a parable commonly known as the Prodigal Son. In this parable, the youngest son asks his father for his share of the inheritance. He was not evil, but for whatever reason, he gave in to his desires. He then went off to a distant country, where he squandered his money on a life of debauchery. Misfortune came one after another until he had nothing left to eat. It was then that he came to his senses and remembered how kindly his father treated the servants. In coming to his senses, the youngest son saw the goodness of his father and decided to make the long journey back to ask for forgiveness.
This parable reminds us that even those who have gone down the wrong and sinful path still have hope that they will come to their senses and repent. We pray that, during this season of Lent, we too will come to our senses and realize that the wrongs we commit, though smaller in scale, are reflections of the wars and destruction in the world.
May we come to our senses and see that on the Cross, Jesus shed His blood to save us, and that there should be no more shedding of blood, either literally or figuratively. May we come to see that what we truly desire is peace and reconciliation—what we want is forgiveness and healing.
We want peace in the world, and we want peace for ourselves. Let peace begin with us. Let peace begin with you and me. And our reflection is: Is our life better than that of the younger son in this Sunday’s Gospel? Do we realize that God is waiting for us to come and receive His forgiveness and mercy? What will we do to gain peace this Lenten season?
Fr. Aegidius Warsito, SCJ
Eucharist Adoration
Saturday, April 5th at 6:15 p.m.
Please come and join us for Adoration on Saturday, April 5th at 6:15 p.m. conducted by the Holy Trinity Community.
This is a special opportunity for prayer and reflection in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament.
Come spend some quiet time with the Lord and deepen your faith.
Prayers Needed for the Sick
We are praying for the sick of our parish: Melina and Rolando Castillo, Keith Achue, Victoria Munson, Doug Smith, Rob Dunklin, Arianna Lindsay, Tina Lopes, Bill and Joan Bailey, Winda Viterbo, Christopher Morrison, Joseph Michael Alves, Triva Steenberg, Nida Morales, Jeffrey Mo and Lito Gana, Elijah Nymphe. May they be supported by our prayers and pastoral ministry and by the grace of God.
Easter Lilies - Young Adults for Christ
Our Young Adults will take orders for Easter Lilies and Hydrangea plants on the weekends of March 29th-30th and April 5th-6th, which will be part of the altar display at Easter in memory of your deceased loved ones
Outreach program
Outreach program
Join us on Saturday, April 12th at St. Thomas More Parish (Knights of Columbus Room) as we prepare and distribute food packages downtown.
Agenda:
• 9:30 AM: Prepare packages
• 11:30 AM: Distribute downtown
• 2:00 PM: Finish distribution
• 3:00 PM: Return to the parish
Note: If the Church Hall renovation starts on or before April 12th, the event may be canceled. Register by April 8th.
Mass Intentions for March 29 – April 5, 2025
Saturday 5:00 p.m.
+Anastacia DeJuan, requested by the DeJuan family
Sunday 8:00 a.m.
+Ann McPherson, requested by the family
Sunday 10:00 a.m.
+ Kimberly Bernard – Nicholsen, requested by the Dessailly family
Sunday 12:00 noon
Intentions of the Parish Community
Sunday 8:00 p.m.
+Maria Luz Ocampo, requested by the Huang family
Monday 7:15 a.m.
+ Mark Tanel, requested by S.McPherson
Tuesday 7:15 a.m.
Intentions of Joshlene Nimalraaj
Tuesday 7:00 p.m.
Intentions of Colin Bashford
+Ophelia Alialy, requested by the family
In thanksgiving, Liny
Intentions of Macleod Robin
+PC Thomas, Thankamma Thomas, KJ Thomas, and Marrykutty Thomas, requested by Kevin Thomas
Wednesday 7:15 a.m.
Intentions of Lydia Onagoruwa
Wednesday 7:00 p.m.
+Holy Souls in Purgatory, requested by M. Palumbo
Thursday 7:15 a.m.
+Bert Dessailly, requested by S. McPherson and J. Elsner
Thursday 7:00 p.m.
+Tintu Jimmy, requested by the family
Intentions of Trisha Bashford
Intentions of Calista and Arasa
+Maria Dalisay Quiazon
Intentions Leon Estefa
Friday 7:15 a.m.
+Clarine Perera, requested by family
Friday 7:00 p.m.
+Ofelia Lim, requested by the family
Saturday 9:00 a.m.
Intentions of Sheila Bastianpillai
Finding Peace in the Storm: A Catholic Approach to Mental Health (Young Adults Ages 19 to 35)
If you’re between the ages of 19 and 35, mark your calendars for an evening that promises to bring peace to your heart and soul.
We are excited to invite you to our monthly event on Saturday, April 5th, at St. Thomas More Parish from 4:30 pm to 9:30 pm.
In today’s fast-paced world, many young adults find themselves struggling with the stresses and anxieties of life. Whether it’s school, work, or personal challenges, the pressures can sometimes feel overwhelming. That’s why we’ve chosen a timely and important theme for this month’s gathering.
We are thrilled to welcome Jennifer Lobo, MPS, RP (Qualifying), Counsellor from Catholic Family Services of Toronto, who will guide us through practical tips for managing stress and anxiety in a faith-filled way.
What to Expect:
• Holy Rosary
• Holy Mass
• Eucharistic Adoration
• Talk by Jennifer Lobo
• Q&A Session
• Fellowship
Bring your friends, your questions, and an open heart. We look forward to seeing you there and sharing this meaningful evening with you!
Free Office Chairs
Dear Parishioners,
As the renovation of our Church Hall is about to begin, we need to make space in the basement. We have a number of office chairs that we are looking to give away as soon as possible. If you are interested in any of these chairs, please come and collect them at your earliest convenience.
First come, first served! Don’t miss out on this opportunity to take them home!
We will hold the chairs until April 5th, after which any remaining chairs will be discarded.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation as we prepare for the upcoming renovations. Please contact the Parish office.
