May 14th eBulletin

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Saint Joseph Church

~ May 14th eBulletin ~

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Saturday, May 13th

9:00am - Daily Mass in the Church

4:30pm - Sunday Mass in the church and online

for the people

Sunday, May 14th

9:00am - in the church and online

for the soul of Frank Sirianni

10:30am Rosary in the church

11:00am - Sunday Mass in the church and online

for the soul of Ilda Fernandes

7:00pm - Sunday Mass in the church and online

for the deceased members of the Knights of Columbus

Celebrate Sunday with your children

Monday May 15th

8:00am - Daily Mass in the church

for the celebration of Anushka Chelliah's Birthday!

Tuesday May 16th

6:15pm to 6:45pm - Confessions

6:30pm - Devotions

7:00pm - Daily Mass in the church and online

for the soul of Joan Tax

Wednesday, May 17th

8:00am - Daily Mass in the church

for the celebration of Fran Coles 85th Birthday!

Thursday, May 18th

8:00am - Mass in the church

for the retired priests in our diocese

Friday, May 19th

8:00am - Mass and Holy Hour in the church and online

Saturday, May 20th

9:00am - Daily Mass in the Church

4:30pm - Sunday Mass in the church and online

for the soul of Jean King

Sunday, May 21st

9:00am - in the church and online

for the people

10:30am Rosary in the church

11:00am - Sunday Mass in the church and online

for the soul of Helen Connolly

7:00pm - Sunday Mass in the church and online

for the soul of Bob Gibson

The Sanctuary Candle

At the request of Rina Viloria-Cabildo

the Sanctuary candle burning in our Church for the month of May is

for Johanna Cabildo and

all wonderful Mothers.

Please keep in your thoughts and prayers...

Those who have died, especially...
Bob Gibson, Isabelle Cox, June Luna and Rose Crane

and those who are sick and those who love and minister to them especially...

Father Claire Hickson, Andrea Chinappan, Annie Maas, Francesco Petronio Jr.,
Jason Lanteigne, Lynn Van Acker, Lynn Wainman,
Marie-Thérèse Nicolas, Mary Ellen Blackmore, Mary Hofbauer,
Pauline Schumacher, Peter Loughlin, Stu Downs and Vaughan Tuck

Jesus, Our Lord, we ask you to have mercy on all who are sick. Give them your strength and love and help them carry this cross with faith. May their sufferings be one with yours, overcome the power of evil and lead others to our Father in Heaven.

Lord Jesus, hear our prayer, for you are Lord forever and ever. Amen.

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Children's Liturgy at
St. Joseph Church

Beginning this weekend, children will be invited forward at the beginning of the 9am and 11am Sunday Masses to join the Children's Liturgy, where they will open God's Word according to thier own gifts in the parish hall. The children will return to the church to re-join thier families around the time of the collection.

Happy Mother's Day!

From: the pastoral team of St. Joseph Church

Welcome to the Table of the Lord!

We congratulate Tyler
who receive his First Holy Communion this Sunday!

He's worked hard to prepare for this Sacrament and we are very happy to welcome him to the Table of Our Lord!

First Communion preparation for children in intermediate grades

Children currently in grades four and up are welcome to prepare to receive thier First Reconciliation and First Communion beginning on Saturday, May 27th. Children would be able to receive thier First Communion beginning in August! Children do need to receive thier First Communion before receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation.

In-Person Classes (60 minutes max):

May 27th, June 3rd, July 8th and July 22nd at 5:45pm (after the 4:30pm Mass)

All other work is done at home at your own pace.

Start Preparing

First Communion preparation
for children in grades 2 and 3

It's not to late to prepare. Another group begins on June 24th!

Sign up to prepare

May many blessings come to you on your Confirmation day, and may God’s love be in your heart to strengthen you along life’s way.

Congratulations to

Abbigail, Abigail, Abikayle, Adam, Adrian, Alyssa, Amelia, Angela, Anneliis, Annette, Anushmi, Anushvi, Arianna, Aurora, Benjamin, Caera, Chelsea, Cheyenne, Chigozie Kosisochukwu, Corbyn, Dhishitha, Drew, Elena, Emma, Ethan, Ethan Paul-Alexandre, Frederick, Georgia, Jasper, Joseph, Justin, Kacey, Kaileb, Kieran, Lacey, Liam, Lilly, Madison E., Madison O., Matteo, Matthew, Mia F., Mia V., Michael, Nathan, Nora, Rishvika, Roashan, Royston, Sam, Simon, Sophia, Thomas, William, Xavier, Yvan and Zoe

Thanks to Joe Jeronimo

During the 4:30pm Mass on May 13th, one of our own, Joe Jeronimo, will receive Papal honours and be installed as a Knight of St. Gregory.

The Order of the Knights of St. Gregory is a prestigious honour of the Catholic Church, given to Catholic men and women who have demonstrated exceptional service to Church and society, either through personal witness of faith or through works in various fields, like education, medicine, art or public service.

With thanks to Joe for all his service, we're happy to celebrate as he receives these honours. A light reception will follow the Mass and installation.

Open Letters from the Bishops of Canada on Euthanasia

Over the years, CCCB members have consistently and repeatedly expressed their opposition to euthanasia and assisted suicide, which was legalized in Canada in June 2016. As predicted in 2015, subsequent amendments to the legislation have allowed for an ever-expanding list of vulnerable persons to be made eligible for euthanasia and assisted suicide. Today, in the context of the National Week for Family and Life, the Permanent Council of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops has issued two letters on federal legislation which, by March 17, 2024, will permit persons living with mental illness to access euthanasia.

Open letter to the Government of Canada

Open Letter to the Catholic Faithful

57th World Day of Social Communications

On the Memorial of St. Francis de Sales, Pope Francis announces the theme for the 57th World Day of Social Communications which takes place on May 21, 2023. This year's theme is “Listen with the ear of the heart.”

See the Pope's Message - Listen with the Ear of the Heart

Mass of St. Peregrine - Patron saint of cancer victims and survivors

Tuesday, May 23rd, 6:00pm

St. Alphonsus Liguori Parish, Peterborough, will be offering the Mass of St. Peregrine, who is the Patron Saint of those afflicted with cancer. We have all been touched by cancer in one way or another, and this Mass is a beautiful way to unite ourselves in prayer.

Mass will be followed by the blessing with the relics of St. Peregrine and also an opportunity to receive the Sacrament of Holy Anointing of the Sick.

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Contact: 905-623-3233 or [email protected]

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