The Coming of the Holy Spirit
“Filled with the Holy Spirit…” – Acts 4.8 The Coming of the Holy Spirit The first reading begins by telling us that Peter was filled with the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit had burst into the lives of the apostles…
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Change
“Lord, let your face shine on us.” – Ps 4.7 Dear St Joseph’s Community, Last Sunday, I announced my decision to step aside as Parish Leader. In the days since, our family have been truly blessed by the messages of…
Easter
“But when Christ is revealed – and he is your life – you too will be revealed in all your glory with him.” – Col 3.4 Living the Paschal Mystery Holy Week has been different this year. At a time…
Holy Week
HOLY WEEK AT ST JOSEPH’S In February 2019, parish liturgy teams from around the diocese gathered together to reflect on the unique rituals of Holy Week – their significance, their meaning and their practice. Much of our reflection and learning…
The Journey of a Lifetime: Formation and Education
“Sir, give me this water.” – Jn 4.15 The Journey of a Lifetime: Formation and Education Through 2020 and into this year, we have had to ponder deeply on the way we do things as a church, particularly the way…
The Cry of the Heart: Worship and Prayer
“I trusted, even when I said: ‘I am sorely afflicted.’” – Ps 115.10 The Cry of the Heart: Worship and Prayer On Monday afternoon, a blackbird (a White-winged Chough) found its way into our church only to become caught in…
Letting Go
“ Repent, and believe the Good News.” – Mk 1.15 Letting Go On Ash Wednesday morning, our community gathered for Mass. It was different this year. The familiar ritual of placing a cross of ash on our foreheads was not…
A Matter of Perspective
“Whatever you do at all, do it for the glory of God.” – 1Cor10.31 A Matter of Perspective Our parish is on a journey within our Diocesan community of Building the Kingdom of God Together. Last week we were invited…
A Matter of Perspective
A Matter of Perspective “Is not our life on earth nothing more than pressed service, our time no better than hired drudgery?” – Job 7.1 A friend of mine shared the following story: A supervisor was observing his workers one…
Welcome
Welcome to the St Joseph’s, Toronto website. We’re glad you’ve found us. This is truly an interesting time in the life of our community. The COVID 19 pandemic has affected everybody. As a society, we’ve had to adapt and learn…