This Sunday, we celebrate the Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord, which should have been celebrated last Thursday but for pastoral reasons it was moved to this Sunday. As we celebrate the Feast of the Ascension, this question may come across our minds: Why did Jesus leave His Church in the hands of weak and unworthy people who fail and will fall?
Certainly, it would be good if Jesus had remained on earth to lead the Church, then there would be no problems, and the whole world would be drawn to the Church and be saved. With Jesus on earth, our task as Christians would be so easy as we just have to direct those who need help to Jesus, and the problems of the world would be solved. But such is not the case and so we have to walk by faith along the journey of life.
On this Feast of the Ascension, we celebrate the faith that keeps us going and moving. Though we have not seen Jesus, we believe in Him. Through this belief, we receive the gifts of the Holy Spirit, who empowers us to be witnesses of God’s saving love and to help others come to believe in Jesus. For those who have not seen Jesus and do not yet believe in Him, we have the mission of being His presence to them and leading them to respond to His love. The Holy Spirit will guide us, just as He has guided the Church over the past 2,000 years.
Therefore, let us ask for forgiveness for the times we have failed and fallen as Christians Let us rise with the Holy Spirit and be witnesses to repentance for the forgiveness of sins. Let us bear witness to the saving love of God, so that others may come to know Jesus and receive the forgiveness of their sins.
Fr. Aegidius Warsito, SCJ
New Altar Servers
Saturday, June 7th, at 11:00 am, there will be a parent meeting for any children who are interested in becoming an Altar Server.
The meeting will be held in the Church and will be facilitated by our Altar Server coordinator, Mark Opinaldo.
We ask parents to encourage their children to become an Altar Server and serve the Lord and our Parish.
All children who have received their First Communion are welcome to join.
Eucharistic Adoration
Join us for Adoration on Saturday, June 7th 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.
UTSC & Centennial College Catholic Chaplaincies – 10th Anniversary
The UTSC & Cenntenial College Catholic Chaplaincies will be celebrating their 10th Anniversary on, Saturday, June 7, 2025 at
St. Barnabas Church, 10 Washburn Way.
Mass will be celebrated at 4:30pm, followed by dinner at 6:00pm.
All alumni, staff, students, incoming students, parents & friends are most welcome!
Please RSVP at bit.ly/UTSCCC10years no later than June 2nd.
Prayers for the Sick
We are praying for the sick of our parish: Victoria Munson, Anne Schmidt, Tina Lopes, Sheila Downs, Nida Morales Sanga and Diana Lobo.
May they be supported by our prayers and pastoral ministry and by the grace of God.
The Gifts of The Holy Spirit - Young Adults
Saturday, June 7th, 4:30 pm to 9:30 pm at St Thomas More Church.
We invite all young adults (ages 19–35) to a powerful evening of prayer, worship, and community with Fr. Roni George VC, Director of DRCT.
Reconnect with God and with each other through: Rosary, Holy Mass, Eucharistic Adoration, Inspiring Talk by Fr. Roni George VC.
There will also be fellowship and light refreshments.
Catholic Estate Planning Webinar
A free Catholic Estate Planning Webinar will be held on Saturday, June 7, at 9:00 a.m.
Learn:
• How to avoid problems: in your Will, in the Powers of Attorney, and through
proper Estate Trustee selection
• How to create your own legacy
• About our Catholic traditions around cremation, burials and funerals
2 WAYS TO REGISTER:
- Follow this link: qrco.de/WebJune7
- Send an email to: Development@ArchToronto.org
Write “webinar June 7” in the title line + your name(s) in the body of the message.
Mass Intentions for May 31- June 7
Saturday 5:00 p.m.
+Eileen Burn, requested by the family
Sunday 8:00 a.m.
+Denzil D’Souza, requested by the family
Sunday 10:00 a.m.
+Mark Fernandes, Emily Mathias, Victor D’Souza, and Pandari Shetty
Sunday 12:00 noon
Intentions of the Parish Community
Sunday 8:00 p.m.
+Karen Joan Santos, requested by the family
Monday 7:15 a.m.
Intention and Blessings for Joshlene Nimalraaj
Tuesday 7:15 a.m.
+Carmencita Catli, requested by the family
Tuesday 7:00 p.m.
Intentions of Alyssa Francis
+Killian Baptista, requested by the D’Mello family
+Ophilia Alialy, requested by the family
Intentions of Connie
+Martha Reyes, requested by Yssa Faller
+Eshrat Kalhor, requested by M. Faller
Lolita Magno Saguisag, requested by the Santino family
+Bayani San Diago requested by Angel Mascarinas
+Generosa Domantay, requested by the family
Wednesday 7:15 a.m.
For the Intention of Thiffany
Wednesday 7:00 p.m.
+Holy Souls in Purgatory, Requested by M. Palumbo
Thursday 7:15 a.m.
+Emilia Romosan, requested by the family
Thursday 7:00 p.m.
+Lorenza Nulud Huang, requested by the Huang family
+Maraja B. De Leon, requested by R. De Leon
+Julita Almaria, requested by the family
+Alberto De Roma, requested by M. Faller
+Cyril Woods, requested by Corazon De Juan- Godard
Intentions of Vicky Munson
Intentions of Diana Lobo
Intentions of Tina Lopes
Thanksgiving for Mcleod Robin
+Elba Centeno, requested by the Rivera family
Friday 7:15 a.m.
Intentions and thanksgiving, Ashley and Amanda Valentine
Friday 7:00 p.m.
+Ofelia Lim, requested by the family
Saturday 9:00 a.m.
+Cajetan Rosario Alvares, Josephine Alvares, and Suren Mat Kar, requested by J. Matkar
