Seeing Jesus As He Is!
As someone who wears glasses, I know that it doesn’t take much for them to become ineffective. They might just have been cleaned but eat a salad and they are suddenly spotted with dressing; or go outside in cold weather and they are fogged up. Likewise, our ego can prevent us from seeing clearly and living out our faith.
When Jesus tells the disciples about His impending death and resurrection, it doesn’t sink in. Perhaps this is because His death is too awful to contemplate or because resurrection is a difficult concept. However, the timing of their argument about who is the greatest suggests that they are too busy thinking about themselves, to think about Him. Jesus is someone they dearly love, yet they are unable to respond to His news with compassion. Jesus has taught them not to be afraid, yet they cannot summon the courage to ask Him to explain. They are hamstrung by their ego. As Jesus shows by likening welcoming a child to welcoming God, His definition of greatness is our ability to love.
Perhaps today is an opportunity for us to ask Jesus to subdue our egos so that we can see Him as He is and ourselves as He is asking us to be.
Adapted from Living with Christ – Kate Larson, Nepean, ON
Life Chain
Sunday, October 6th at 2:00 p.m.
All parishioners are invited to be part of an important pro-life witness on Sunday, October 6th. Our parish community will join thousands of others across North America to form a “Life Chain” for one hour, praying and peacefully witnessing to the sanctity of all human life.
Please join us on Sunday, October 6 from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. at the intersection of Markham and Ellesmere Roads. We will spread out along the sidewalk and pray silently for the hour. (Please arrive 10 minutes earlier to receive instructions so that you can devote the whole hour to prayer.). For further information, or to assist with the event, please contact the parish office.
Let’s advocate for the innocent as Christ Himself reminds us, “Whatever you do to the least of these, you do to me” (Mt 25:40).
Thanksgiving Food Drive
Good Shepherd Ministries is holding a Thanksgiving Food Drive. They are requesting the following items: canned meat, canned fish, condiments, peanut butter, jam, canned foods, pasta, pasta sauce, bagged rice, granola bars, pancake mix and other dry goods.
A blue bin will be placed at the hall entrance (by the washrooms) for donations of non-perishable items for the food bank.
Thank you for your generosity.
Prayers Needed for the Sick
We are praying for the sick of our parish: Melina and Rolando Castillo, Keith Achue, Marivie Marucut, Kayden De Silva, Teresita Bruce, Victoria Munson, Benjamin Zdesar, Steve Dowell, Jill Downs and Tina Lopes. May they be supported by our prayers and pastoral ministry and by the grace of God.
Food Bazaar News
We wish to thank everyone who participated in the parish International Food Bazaar last Saturday! We are so very grateful for all your efforts and generosity! Through all your hard work we raised $17,315.04 for our parish campaign!
Needs of the Church in Canada
September 28 and 29, 2024
The annual Collection for the Needs of the Church in Canada will be held on the weekend of September 28 and 29, 2024. This annual initiative assists the bishops in their ministry of accompanying, teaching, guiding, sanctifying and caring for the Church in Canada. Thank you for your generosity!
Marriage Preparation Course Available
October 2 to November 6, 2024
St Joseph’s Parish, Highland Creek, is holding a marriage preparation course for those who are planning to be married in the coming year. You can explore with other participants important topics such as faith, family, communication skills, finance- management and goal-building using the rich resources from the Joy-Filled Marriage course. The 6 weekly sessions fulfill the requirement to be married in the Catholic Church. The course will be held from 7:00 to 9:30 p.m. beginning on Wednesday, October 2 and ending on Wednesday, November 6, 2024. For details, call the parish office at 416-282-0370 or email stjosephsSC@archtoronto.org.
Mass Intentions for September 21 – 28, 2024
Saturday 5:00 p.m.
+Amor Maranon, requested by M. Gozun
Sunday 8:30 a.m.
+Deron Camillus, requested by the family
Sunday 10:00 a.m.
+Bill and Christine Long, requested by the family
Sunday 11:30 a.m.
Intentions of the Parish Community
Sunday 8:00 p.m.
+Doris Scott, requested by the Francis family
Monday 7:15 a.m.
+Bob and Shirley Zagorskis, requested by the family
Tuesday 7:15 a.m.
+Aurita Fernandez, requested by T. Fernandez
Tuesday 7:00 p.m.
+Lizabethe Argonza, requested by the family
+Bob and Shirley Zagorskis, requested by the family
+Anoja Singarayer, requested by the Bastianpillai family
+Stanley Bastianpillai
Special intention
+Magdalene D’Souza, requested by C. and A. Rosario
+Sinnathurai and Angela Sebastiampillai, requested by the D’Mello family
+Enrique Quiazon, requested by the Yanga family
Wednesday 7:15 a.m.
Intentions of Daniel Etele
Wednesday 7:00 p.m.
+Kayumba Pierre and Beatrice Kamaraba, requested by the family
Thursday 7:15 a.m.
+Doreen Francis, requested by A. Williams
Thursday 7:00 p.m.
+Sixto Antonio and Norman Gozun, requested by M. Gozun
+Joseph Sebastian, requested by the family
+Bob and Shirley Zagorskis, requested by the family
+Juan Rey, requested by V. Rey
+Aurora Garces, requested by the family
In thanksgiving, Awna Fernandes
+Roosevelt Colaco, requested by C. Dessailly
Intentions of Virgilio B. Martin
+Enrique Quiazon, requested by the Yanga family
Friday 7:15 a.m.
Intentions of David Nelson
Friday 7:00 p.m.
+Rosalinda Gozun and intentions of Marisa Gozun
Saturday 9:00 a.m.
+Harmond L. De Juan, requested by the family
