The Feast of the Presentation of the Lord
This Sunday, the Church celebrates the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord. During this celebration, candles are blessed before the Mass. The candles that are blessed at the beginning of the Mass are meant to be lit and then brought in procession into the church, where the Mass will be celebrated. The significance of this is to remind us that at Christmas, Jesus came into the world, and He is the true Light.
The Feast of the Presentation signifies that Jesus, the Light of the world, is being presented to His Father and consecrated to Him. This is why the candles are to be lit and brought in procession into the church. This feast is also an occasion for those in the consecrated life to renew their commitment to God, especially those who belong to religious orders and similar organizations.
Yet, the lighted candles also have a deeper meaning. Not only do we carry in us the light of Christ, but we also unite with Him in His offering and sacrifice to God. Jesus was presented and consecrated to God to be the Savior of the world. It is through Him and in Him that the promise of salvation was fulfilled by Jesus on the cross.
As we celebrate this feast of the Presentation, we also unite with Jesus and present ourselves to be consecrated for the salvation of the world. May the blessed candles remind us that our lives are to be a continual sacrifice to God, so that through us, the work of salvation that was begun in Jesus will be continued and fulfilled. May our lives be like lighted candles that bring the light of God’s love to the world.
Our reflection is: What do you think? Is the light of Christ still burning in our hearts and lives? What do we need to keep our light burning bright in our daily lives?
Fr. Aegidius Warsito, SCJ
Jubilee of Youth Pilgrimage
Pilgrims of Hope! You are being called to embark on a pilgrimage of a lifetime. The Office of Catholic Youth and the Archdiocese of Toronto are inviting all Young Adults between the ages of 19 – 39 to join us from July 23rd to August 5th to embark on an incredible journey!
Prayers Needed for the Sick
We are praying for the sick of our parish: Jill Downs, Melina and Rolando Castillo, Keith Achue, Victoria Munson, Marion Blake, Reynaldo Camingal, Teresita Pascua, Doug & June Smith, Jose Benjamin Mallari, Rob Dunklin, Arianna Lindsay, Tina Lopes, Winda Viterbo and Christopher Morrison.
May they be supported by our prayers and pastoral ministry and by the grace of God
Marriage Sunday Mass
As part of the Marriage 2025 Celebrations, on Sunday, Feb 9th at 2:30 pm, Bishop Ivan Camilleri will preside a special Mass to honor couples celebrating milestone anniversaries in 2025.
If you (or a couple you know) are celebrating a 25th, 40th, 50th or 60+ wedding anniversary in 2025, you are invited to join in this special celebration.
The Mass will take place at St. Michael’s Cathedral Basilica, 65 Bond Street, Toronto.
For more information and registration, visit www.archtoronto.org/marriage.
Those who are unable to attend the Cathedral are invited to join the celebration via livestream Mass https://www.stmichaelscathedral.com/live/. The broadcast will begin at 2:15 p.m.
Annual Valentine’s Dinner and Dance
Our annual Valentine’s Dinner and Dance will be held on Saturday, February 15 at 6:30 p.m. To avoid disappointment, please purchase your tickets from volunteers at the entrance and side doors and the Parish office. Volunteers are also selling raffle tickets at $20 for 20 tickets. Please ensure you purchase raffle tickets early, as at our event it will be sold at $20 for 15 tickets. We have great prizes and the grand prize is a 10.9 inch 64GB iPad donated by two of our parishioners. The proceeds of the dance will go towards the Parish renovation project. Any of you who would like to sponsor the fundraiser, please contact the Parish office
Community Outreach Street Patrol
On Saturday, February 22nd beginning at 9:30 am, our Community Outreach Street Patrol will be helping the less fortunate in our city.
Thank you for the excellent participation last year in the street outreach events.
We are preparing winter packages to help the homeless during the cold weather.
We welcome donations or winter caps, socks, gloves, or cash donations.
Donations may be left at the Parish office
Please register on the parish website or call the parish office if you would like to participate in preparing the packages.
Please note, registration will close on Sunday, February 17th, to help with outreach planning.
Mary Mother of God School
Now Registering for 2025/2026 (New family Rate)
Have you heard of Mary Mother of God School? We are an affordable private school (Grades K-12)
Located in the Roncesvalles/Parkdale area. Deeply rooted in the Catholic tradition with special devotion to Our Lady, we have an excellent academic program, a dynamic and joyful student life and small classes where each student is known and loved.
We are not interviewing for September 2025.
Please call us at 416-531-7897 or visit our website at::
www.marymotherofgodschool.org
Mass Intentions for February 1 – 8, 2025
Saturday 5:00 p.m.
+Maya Fareretto, requested by J & E Jarman
Sunday 8:00 a.m.
In thanksgiving, Meena and Alister Yeo
Sunday 10:00 a.m.
In thanksgiving, Anita and Percy
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.
Intentions of Sharon McPherson
Tuesday 7:15 a.m.
Intentions of Boris and Damaris Echevers
Tuesday 7:00 p.m.
In thanksgiving, Julius
+Elizabeth and Neal Marin and Intentions of Maria Marvin
Intentions of Calista and Arasa
Intentions of Antoinette Benedict
+Holy Souls in Purgatory, requested by M. Fernando
+Teckla Francis, requested by the Francis family
+Orlando Ramos Dela Cruz
+Antonio Ivanich, requested by the family
Intentions of the Judith D’Mello
+Jim Thompson, requested by Daryl Vaz
Wednesday 7:15 a.m.
Intentions and Thanksgiving, Nick Bastianpillai
Wednesday 7:00 p.m.
+Holy Souls in Purgatory, requested by M. Palumbo
Thursday 7:15 a.m.
Intentions of Mildrid Permual
Thursday 7:00 p.m.
Intentions of Elva Barsey
Intentions of Anita and Nelson D’Souza
+Clarita Bajao
Intentions of Joshlene Nimalragi
Intentions of Turifisacia Mendoza
+ Orlando Directo
+ Teresita Mutia
+ Peter Alonsozana
+Cristina Regis, requested by the family
+Blesilda Lepiten, requested by the family
Friday 7:15 a.m.
In Thanksgiving, Jim and Nancy Gleason
Friday 7:00 p.m.
Intentions of Rosemary Athia and Josephine Kaisa
Saturday 9:00 a.m.
+Margarent Dent, requested by the family
