Today is probably the last day for us to talk about Christmas because starting on Monday we will be back to Ordinary Time. Talking about the Christmas season is not just about celebrating the Birth of Jesus for us, it is also the time to wait in hope and expectation for the Second Coming of the Lord Jesus.
On Christmas Day, we celebrate the Birth of Jesus. The Birth of Jesus is announced to the world on the Feast of the Epiphany when the Wise Men came to adore Jesus and present Him with the gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh, to symbolize His identity.
The mystery of the Incarnation at Christmas comes to its peak with the Baptism of the Lord. With the Baptism of the Lord, the mystery of salvation moves from the Incarnation to the Mission. Jesus came into the world to save sinners. At His Baptism, Jesus was revealed to the world as the Beloved Son of the Father. In this, we are also reminded of our own baptism, that we too, in Jesus Christ, are the beloved of the Father.
Indeed, love is the soul of mission. Without love, there can be no meaning or purpose or direction in life. Without love, there can be no mission. Jesus came to save us by showing God’s love for us; through baptism, we are united with Jesus in His mission. May we show God’s love to others. That is the meaning, the purpose and the direction of our lives.
Our reflection is: what does the celebration of the Baptism of the Lord mean for our own baptism? What should we do to make our baptism more meaningful and worthy for ourselves and people that we meet in our daily lives?
Fr. Aegidius Warsito, SCJ
Annual Valentine’s Dinner & Dance
Saturday, February 14 at 6:30 p.m.
Mark your calendars for the annual parish Valentine’s Dinner and Dance which will be held on Sat., Feb. 14 at 6:30 p.m. in our Parish Hall.
There will be door prizes, a buffet dinner and entertainment.
Tickets are $50.00 per person and are now available at the Parish Office.
St. Vincent De Paul Society
Tuesday, January 27 at 6:00 p.m.
“Let us do without hesitation whatever good lies at our hands.” Frederic Ozanam, Founder, Society of Saint Vincent de Paul
Can you help our neighbours? Please volunteer.
The St. Vincent de Paul Society especially needs people who can drive a few hours per week between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Come and talk to our parish St. Vincent de Paul Society members by coming to a meeting on Tues., Jan. 27 at 6:00 p.m. in the parish hall.
For more information, please see their website at: www.ssvptoronto.ca.
Parish Pilgrimage to Quebec - 2026
There will be a pilgrimage with our parish from May 15 to 17, 2026 and going to Quebec, under the spiritual leadership of our pastor, Father Aegidius Warsito, SCJ. The itinerary includes St. Joseph’s Oratory of Mount-Royal, Mary—Queen of the World Cathedral, Sainte Anne-de-Beaupré and Cap de Madeline among others. For more information, please see the flyers at the entrances to the church or call the parish office.
Children’s Liturgy of the Word
Sunday, January 11 at 10:00 a.m. Mass
On behalf of the Parish and the Children’s Liturgy we would like to thank the actors and their families for their participation and efforts with the Nativity Pageant on Christmas Eve.
Children’s Liturgy will resume this Sun., Jan. 11 at 10:00 a.m. Mass and will continue to Sun. Jun. 28. There will be no Children’s Liturgy on Easter Sunday.
This is a reminder that all children from J.K. to Grade 6 are most welcome to come and join the Children’s Liturgy.
Prayers for the Sick
We are praying for those who are sick in our parish: Sheila Downs, Sonali Paris, Keith Achue, Andrea E. Bernabey, Tina Lopes, Mary McKay, Robert MacLochlan, Victoria Munson, Veronica Lim-Sang, Grace Mendoza, Joan Flynn and Irene Bower. May they be supported by our prayers, pastoral ministry and the grace of God.
2026 Sunday Offertory Envelopes
Your 2026 Sunday Offertory envelopes are now available in the foyer. Next week they will only be available at the Parish Office. Please indicate your full name and address for the first two months so that the proper information is on file for income tax purposes.
Mass Intentions for January 10 - 17, 2026
Saturday 5:00 p.m.
Intentions of Anderson Rodrigues
Sunday 8:00 a.m.
+Leopoldo Cruz, requested by the family
Sunday 10:00 a.m.
+Eliza Lewis, requested by the D’Mello family
Sunday 12:00 noon
Intentions of the Parish Community
Sunday 8:00 p.m.
+Elizabeth Marin, requested by the family
Monday 7:15 a.m.
+Luisito De Juan, requested by the family
Tuesday 7:15 a.m.
In thanksgiving/intentions of Gilda
Tuesday 7:00 p.m.
Intentions of Otto Lam and family
In thanksgiving, Solomon family
Intentions of Pat Knox
Intentions of Mika
+Angelo De Angelis, requested by M. Faller
+Alfredo Paulino Rodo, requested by M. Faller
+Paul and Pauline Lam, requested by M. Lam
+Cesar Aloran, requested by the family
+Arulnathan Soosaipillai, requested by the family
Wednesday 7:15 a.m.
In thanksgiving, Juliet Matkar
Wednesday 7:00 p.m.
+Souls in purgatory, requested by M. Palumbo
Thursday 7:15 a.m.
+Bhanu Arasaratnam, requested by the family
Thursday 7:00 p.m.
Intentions of Malaya, Shisho and family
Intentions of Paulo, Camille and Mika
Intentions of Sasha, Carla and family
Intentions of Cleo
Intentions of Rizal and Gilda
In thanksgiving and intentions of the Parish staff
Intentions of Julianto, Esther and Tim
Intentions of Brandon
Friday 7:15 a.m.
Intentions of Lisa and Deanne D’Souza
Friday 7:00 p.m.
+Phyllis D’Souza, requested by the family
Saturday 9:00 a.m.
In thanksgiving, Sharon McPherson
