St. Joseph the Worker Parish

02/02/2022

Dear Parishioners,

Please join us this Friday, February 4th at 7:00 pm for First Friday Mass followed by Confessions, Adoration and Benediction.

01/31/2022

Dear Parishioners,

The 2nd of February is the Feast of the presentation of the Lord. It is a feast that reminds us too of our dedication in Christ and recalls our baptism. For the liturgy of the day, there is the option of the blessing of candles at the beginning of the Mass.
Given the pandemic situation and to avoid congregating, please come with your own candle to be blessed, which you can then use at home for prayers. It will be blessed while you hold it.

May Christ enlighten our hearts and fill us with his light.
Fr. Victor.

10/26/2021

Dear Parishioners,

Taking into consideration that our recent past activities have been limited or reduced to online modules due to the pandemic, I am happy to announce that we shall have an opportunity to safely gather together again for the study of the Nicene Creed.

The Nicene creed, coming from the Nicene/Constantinople Councils in the history of the church, summarizes what we believe as Catholics. Its study will surely enrich our faith to deepen what we say and hold every time we profess the creed.

This lovely study, using the latest video of Bishop Robert Barron on the Nicene Creed, is indeed a smart and deep way of digging into the root of our faith to rediscover the truths of the creed and our essential beliefs. It will take place in the hall on every Wednesday from Nov. 3 to Dec. 8, 2021 at 7pm for two hours. It will also be a nice way to come together as a people, apart from the celebrations in the main church as we safely navigate our path back to some normality.

Please register below on our Eventbrite page or contact the parish office at 905 432-2300
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-nicene-creed-a-study-of-the-rudiments-of-our-faith-tickets-186112606817

10/14/2021

Hi Moms,
Just sharing this link for anyone who is interested in joining tomorrow's Midday Moms group.

With Vinz & Candice Pingol, October 14 @ 2pm

09/10/2021

09/03/2021

The unpredictable and fast changing political situation in Afghanistan has brought many questions in mind. Please pray for the Afghan people and for their safety. You are invited to join us in this virtual prayer service. Learn more and register @
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/hope-for-afghanistan-interfaith-virtual-prayer-vigil-tickets-169164336083

08/26/2021

Dear Parishioner,

Come let us adore the Lord, Mass is at 7:00 pm followed by Adoration and Benediction.

07/16/2021

Dear Parishioners:

On July 12, 2021, we received news from the Archdiocese of Toronto that the provincial government has announced that Ontario will be moving to Step 3 of the "Roadmap for Reopening" on Friday, July 16th.

Here are some of the highlights of these new regulations as they apply to our parish community:

MASS

For sacramental celebrations, in Step 3, there is no capacity limit for places of worship. However, physical distancing of 2 metres (6 ft.) is still required between parishioners attending Mass who are not from the same household.

Due to the physical distancing requirement, most churches will not realize any significant increase in capacity. Parishes with larger halls may be able to accommodate increased capacity as an overflow space should the parish have technology to livestream Mass to the hall.

CONGREGATIONAL SIGNING

Congregational singing is not permitted at this time however we shall be commencing the signing of certain parts of our Mass by our cantor.

CONFESSIONS

Our regular Saturday confessions at 4 pm will resume in the waiting area outside the parish office. The confessions will be held a screen to maintain anonymity, and a volunteer will clean the confessional space between each penitent.

If you wish to make an appointment for confessions at a different date/time than our Saturday confessions, please contact the parish office at [email protected] or 905-432-2300.

FUNERALS

For funerals, the Bereavement Authority of Ontario is no longer implementing a maximum capacity restriction for funerals. Similar to other sacramental celebrations, there are no capacity restrictions for funerals as long as 2 metres (6 ft.) of physical distancing can be maintained between attendees who are not from the same household.

OUTDOOR SOCIAL GATHERINGS

Outdoor social gatherings and public events (non-religious services) are permitted with a maximum of 100 people.

PARISH OFFICE

At present, parishes have a variety of operating hours, sacramental celebrations and activities. In light of Step 3 guidelines, some parishes may expand on-site efforts.

Recognizing many employees already are working on-site, parishes should discern the need for an increased in-person presence. Parish offices may wish to adjust their office hours to open to the public at limited times each week.

Those working remotely should continue to do so unless otherwise advised by the Pastor.

HEALTH AND SAFETY

We continue to take great care in implementing robust health and safety measures in the rectory and office. In addition to keeping our parishioners safe, every measure will be taken to protect our clergy, essential staff and any volunteers who are required to assist at this time. As we begin to offer more public operating hours, where distancing is not possible, mask use will be employed in office settings or in dealing with the public.

Let us continue to pray for each other during these challenging times.