A mind like God
Today’s Gospel has Jesus expressing some pretty strong words for Peter. When Peter challenges what Jesus is telling the disciples about his death and resurrection, Jesus tells him that he thinks like humans and not like God. “Get behind me, Satan” is so strong, it’s easy to see that it’s not a good thing. One has to wonder – how can we humans ever think like God does?
One clue is to consider losing vs. saving our lives. If we can lose our human way of seeing the world – give up our worldy expectations – maybe we can train ourselves to think differently and be open to what God wants. If we can think more like God, maybe we can embrace the crosses we need to bear more readily or respond more quickly to the needs of others.
We may already be struggling with our daily prayer routine. We may not have time to join a bible study or catch an inspirational video or podcast. Any of these might help save ourselves from our limited and often selfish human ways of thinking. While there are many options for learning more about the mind of Jesus in our connected world, our time is still limited. What part of our lives could we lose in order to save parts that need to be more Christ- like?.
– Jeanne Lambert, Oxford Station, ON
You are invited to be a part of an important pro-life witness on Sun., Oct. 6 at 2:00 p.m. at the intersection of Ellesmere and Markham Roads. At this location and hundreds of others across North America, we will form a “Life Chain,” bearing signs with messages like “Abortion kills children” and “Adoption, the loving option” and praying silently for the hour. Everyone is welcome to peacefully, publicly and safely call upon our community to protect human life from conception to natural death. Simply show up and follow the directives of the local organizer, including relevant health measures. 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).
Needs of the Church in Canada
The annual Collection for the Needs of the Church in Canada will be held on 28 and 29 September 2024. This annual initiative assists the bishops in their ministry of accompanying, teaching, guiding, sanctifying and caring for the Church in Canada.
As part of their episcopal ministry, the bishops will continue to work together on important doctrinal and ethical questions; ecumenical initiatives and interreligious dialogue; international relations; evangelization, faith education and catechesis; questions of social justice; responsible ministry, the development of a culture of life and family, as well as on relations with Indigenous peoples.
Thanksgiving Donation
Help provide A HOT thanksgiving MEAL to people with nowhere else to turn but good shepherd.
The Parish is having a food drive to benefit the Good Sheperd Ministries. A blue bin will be placed at the side entrance for any 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 and Tina Lopes.
May they be supported by our prayers and pastoral ministry and by the grace of God.
“Not all of us can do great things. But we can do small things with great love.”
- Mother Teresa
SACRAMENTAL PREP NEWS
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FIRST HOLY COMMUNION
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CONFIRMATION
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R.C.I.A. (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults)
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Join at St Joseph’s Parish, highland Creek for the marriage preparation program. Learn more about the catholic teachings on marriage with their seasoned team of marriage course facilitators. Explore with other marriage preparation 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 marriage preparation course required to be married in the Catholic Church. Wed 7:00- 9:30 pm from October 2, 2024, to November 6th, 2024.
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Mass Intentions for September 14 – 21, 2024
Saturday 5:00 p.m.
Intentions of Judy Etela req by L.Nelson
Sunday 8:30 a.m.
+Aurita and Michael Fernandez, requested by Tony Fernandez
Sunday 10:00 a.m.
+Errol Lewis, requested by the D’Mello family
Sunday 11:30 a.m.
Intentions of the Parish Community
Sunday 8:00 p.m.
Intentions of our Pastors and the families of the SERVIAM Ministry of St. Thomas More and for Vocations to Priesthood and Religious Life
Monday 7:15 a.m.
+Clara Uribe, requested by L. Young
Tuesday 7:15 a.m.
+Joe O’Reilly, requested by the family
Tuesday 7:00 p.m.
+Teela Lobo, requested by the family
+Jeremy Bendict, requested by the family
+Giles Chaves and Lena D’Souza
+Herminio Yambot, requested by the Bedford-James family
Intentions of Joshlene
+Anton Dominic Mancilla, requested by Family
+Mark Mantes, requested by the family
+Enrique Quiazon, requested by the Yanga family
Wednesday 7:15 a.m.
In thanksgiving, D’Almeida
Wednesday 7:00 p.m.
+James Joven, requested by the family
Thursday 7:15 a.m.
Intentions of Emmanuel Lim
Thursday 7:00 p.m.
+Carina Antonio, requested by Marisa Gozun
+Manuel and Maria Agrela, requested by the family
+Venita and Dorothy Alphonso, requested by the family
+Emidio Donatelli, requested by the family
+Maria Dalisay Quiazon, requested by Elizabeth Yunga
Intentions of Marg Durrer
+Ngastini Ng Chen Ngo, requested by the family
+Engrique Quiazon, requested by the Yanga family
Friday 7:15 a.m.
+Rita Peters, requested by Clara Peters
Friday 7:00 p.m.
Intentions of Eartha Person
Saturday 9:00 a.m.
+Vijay Dharker, requested by Robin and Tina Lopes
