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SAINT JOHN XXIII PARISHPastor: (Rev) Simon deGale; Secretary: Mrs. Rose Scarano

Chaplain @ Sunnybrook & Toronto East Hospitals--in Residence: Fr Mary Louis Montfort MarianayagamMonthly Assistance: Fr John Yake (St Augustine Seminary)

Office: 416-429-4000; Fax: 647-439-2777; Hours: Monday-Friday 9AM-3PMEmail: blessedjohnxxiiiparish@bellnet.ca. Website: http://saintjohnxxiiiparish.ca/

Sunday Mass Sat Vigil Mass: 5:15PM / Sun Mass: 9AM, 12:15PM & 5:30PM. (Weekdays: Mon, Wed, Fri: 7PM; Tues, Thurs, Sat: 9AM)

Baptism Baptisms are celebrated on the second Sat at 11AM and third Sun at 1:30PM. Preparation session is required.

Reconciliation (confession)Before all Sun Masses/Sat Vigil Mass and the Wed Mass or by appointment. Confessional in Chapel.

Anointing of the Sick At any time by appointment. In case of emergency, please ask hospital for Catholic priest or call Fr. Simon at 416-737-0760.

MarriageSee Fr Simon before setting a date.

RCIA If you know someone who wishes to become Catholic speak to priest.

Finance CommitteeMr Pors Canlas, Ms Lerma Ayala, Ms Anita Colaco, Mr Carlton Paul

Catholic CemeteriesMount Hope, Holy Cross, Queen of Heaven, Assumption, Christ the King, Resurrection, Mount Peace. Head Office: 416-733-8544

LENTEN DEVOTIONS

Sundays of Lent--Holy Hour: 4-5PMWith Exposition & Benediction

of the Blessed Sacrament.Come for Adoration of Our Lord & Meet Him in

the Silence

Stations of the CrossEvery Friday following the 7PM Mass

Come and be with Christ in His Passion

Confirmandi

This Week: Third Test (Section 3)

Wednesday, March 19@ 7:30PM

1st ConfessionsThis Saturday,

March 22 @ 11AMIn the Church

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Faith—what is it? What does my faith have to do with the Church?

No one can believe alone and by himself, just as no one can live alone and by himself. We receive the faith from the Church and live it out in fellowship with the people with whom we share our faith.

Faith is the most personal thing a person has, yet it is not a private matter. Anyone who wants to believe must be able to say both “I” and “we”, because a faith you cannot share and communicate would be irrational. The individual believer gives his free assent to the “we believe” of the Church. From her he received the faith. She was the one who handed it down through the centuries and then to him, preserved it from falsifications, and caused it to shine forth again and again. Believing is therefore participation in a common conviction. The faith of others supports me, just as the fervor of my faith enkindles and strengthens others. The Church emphasizes the “I” and the “we” of faith by using two professions of faith in her liturgies: the Apostles’ Creed, the Creed that begins with “I believe” (Credo), and the Great Creed of Nicaea-Constantinople, which in its original form starts with the words “We believe” (Credimus).

CREED (from the Latin credo = I believe): The first word of the Apostles’ Creed became the name for various formulas of the Church’s profession of faith, in which the essential contents of the faith are authoritatively summarized.

“Where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I in the midst of them.” Mt 18:20

The Christian Profession of Faith

Why does the faith require definitions and formulas?Faith is not about empty words but about reality. In the Church, condensed formulas of faith developed over the course of time; with their help we can contemplate, express, learn, hand on, celebrate, and live out this reality.

Without fixed forms, the content of the faith would dissipate. That is why the Church attaches great importance to definite sentences, the precise wording of which was usually achieved painstakingly, so as to protect the message of Christ from misunderstandings and falsifications. Furthermore, creeds are important when the Church’s faith has to be translated into different cultures while being preserved in its essentials,

because a common faith is the foundation for the Church’s unity.

What are creeds?Creeds are brief formulas of faith that make it possible for all believers to make a common profession.

Brief formulas of this kind can be found already in the letters of St. Paul. The early Christian Apostles’ Creed has a special dignity, because it is t h o u g h t t o b e a summary of the faith of the Apostles. The N i c e n e C r e e d i s h i g h l y e s t e e m e d because it resulted f r o m t h e g r e a t c o u n c i l s o f t h e Church when she was still undivided ( N i c a e a , 3 2 5 ; Constantinople, 381) and is to this day the common basis for the Christian in the East and the West.

How did the creeds come about?The Creeds go back to Jesus, who commanded his disciples to baptize. In doing so, they were to require of the people seeking Baptism the profession of a definite faith, namely, faith in the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit (Trinity).

The original cell from which all later Creeds grew is the profession of faith in Jesus the Lord and in his missionary mandate. He told his apostles, “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit” (Mt 28:19). All the creeds of the Church are elaborations of the faith in this Triune God. Each of them begins with a profession of faith in the Father, the Creator and preserver of the world, then refers to the Son, through whom the world and we ourselves have found redemption, and concludes with a profession of faith in the Holy Spirit, who is the presence of God in the Church and in the world.

PART 1: WHAT WE BELIEVE--Why are we able to believe?

WEBSITESt John XXIII Parish website:http://saintjohnxxiiiparish.ca/

Check it out, it’s a work in progress! Thanks to Michael & Marina Navarro for creating it gratis.

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PARISH

NEXT CHALICE COLLECTIONSunday, March 23, 2014

We support with nutrition, education and medicine:Bayesama Takku (14yrs): Ghana

Djouvensky Jean (8): HaitiPrasanth Iyappa Kaski (16): Kerala, India

Sujitha Srinivas (7): Kerala, IndiaMichelle Calderon Pajares (13): Philippines

Total to date: $1336. Goal: $1980 payable in May for 2014/15.

NEXT YOUTH MASSSunday, March 23 @ 5:30PM

At this Mass our young people help with the various ministries of lector, usher, choir, etc. Feel free to approach us

if you wish to help.

Mon, March 17, 7PM: +Louiza Fernandes Tues, March 18, 9AM: +All Souls Wed, March 19, 7PM: +Deceased of Mulrony Family Thur, March 20, 9AM: +Deceased of Zamorano Family Fri, March 21, 7PM: +Bartlome&Virginia Matias; +Leonida Aglipay

Sat, March 22, 9AM: +Aramita DeMello ______________ Saturday, March 22 5:15PM: +Gertrude & +Valerie-Ann Trask Sunday, March 23 9AM:+Visitacion & +Abelardo Dacanay12:15PM: The Parishioners 5:30PM: +Alfredo Sabalones A Sabalones

Mass Intentions BAPTISMAL NAMESQuestion: What is the significance of receiving a name in Baptism? Answer: Through the name that we receive in Baptism God tells us: “I have called you by name, you are mine” (Is 43:1). Question: Why should

Christians choose the names of saints at Baptism? Answer: There are no better examples than the saints and no better helpers. If my

namesake is a saint, I have a friend with God.

CANONIZATION OF BJXXIII

Sunday, April 27In celebration of our Patron being declared a Saint,

we will have a celebration meal after all the Masses of 9AM, 12:15PM & 5:30PM.

During these meals a recording of the declaration of Sainthood from the Vatican shall be shown.

At the end of all the Masses a commemorative card of Saint John XXIII with his Peace Prayer will be given out and we will recite this prayer (thanks to anonymous donor: $445).

Saturday, May 3 @ 6:30PMDinner & Movie of the life of Pope Saint John XXIII

Fall of 2014Banquet: place & date to be determined

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The above plan was suggested by your new Parish Council which met for the first time: Tuesday, February 25, 2014.

NOVENA TO ST JOSEPHMarch 10-18

Novena will be recited before the weekday masses and replaces normal devotions. Sunday novena will take place at

the Holy Hour. Feast Day & Celebration in foyer: Wed, March 19.

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION2nd Test:

Is in March, call office and make appointment with Fr Simon

1st Confessions: Saturday, March 22 @ 11AM in the Church

DINNER & MOVIE NIGHTSCatholicism

Journey Around the World and Deep Into The FaithWith Fr Robert Barron

Episode 1 (an hour) Wednesday, March 26 @ 7:30PM

“Amazed & Afraid”The Revelation of God Become Man

Time for questions at end of film

Episode 2 (an hour)Saturday, April 5 @ 6:30PM

“Happy Are We”The Teachings of Jesus

Time for questions at end of film

Episode 3 (an hour)Saturday, April 12 @ 6:30PM

“The Ineffable Mystery of God”That Than Which Nothing Greater can be Thought

Time for questions at end of film

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SMILE Don't Think

A terrific explosion occurs in a gunpowder factory, and once all the mess has been cleared up, and inquiry begins. One of the

few survivors is pulled up to make a statement. "Okay Simpson," says the investigator, "you were near the scene, what

happened?" "Well, it's like this. Old Charley Higgins was in the mixing room, and I saw him take a cigarette out of his pocket and light

up." "He was smoking in the mixing room?" the investigator said in stunned horror, "How long had he been with the company?"

"About 20 years, sir" "20 years in the company, then he goes and strikes a match in the mixing room, I'd have thought it would have been the

last thing he'd have done." "It was, sir."

A Little Airsick A little guy gets on a plane and sits next to the window. A few minutes later, a big, heavy, strong mean-looking, hulking guy

plops down in the seat next to him and immediately falls asleep. The little guy starts to feel a little airsick, but he's afraid to wake the big guy up to ask if he can go to the bathroom. He knows he can't climb over him, and so the little guy is sitting

there, looking at the big guy, trying to decide what to do. Suddenly, the plane hits an air pocket and an

uncontrollable wave of nausea passes through the little guy. He can't hold it in any longer and he pukes all over the big guy's

chest. About five minutes later the big guy wakes up, looks down,

and sees the vomit all over him.

PETER, JAMES AND JOHN HAD A MOUNTAINTOP EXPERIENCE WITH JESUS BY WITNESSING HIS

TRANSFIGURATION. We too can have a mountaintop experience when we open our minds and hearts to following God's Will for our life. If God is calling you, contact Fr. Hansoo Park 416-968-0997 vocations@vocations.ca www.vocationstoronto.ca

HELP FOR HURTING MARRIAGESRetrouvaille

A Live-in Weekend followed by Post sessions to help heal troubled marriages. Upcoming Weekend:

April 25, 26, 27, 2014. For confidential inquiries or to register call: 416-281-6007

DYNAMIC WOMEN OF FAITH CONFERENCESaturday April 12, 2014

International Plaza Hotel & Conference CentreSpeakers: Lisa Hendey,

Author, Creator of CatholicMom.com & PodcasterDorothy Pilarski, Catholic Register columnist, author Motherhood

Matters; Michael Coren, Author, TV personality will give a uniquely personal talk Info: visit www.dynamicwomenfaith.com or

call 905-279-7702

CELEBRATE YOUR MARRIAGEWith a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend!

Married couples: You deserve a weekend to cherish being together; to rediscover each other and focus on ways to make your

relationship even better. A Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend offers this opportunity. Consider giving each other or another couple that you know the gift of a weekend away from daily pressures; time to be with each other and with God on a

Marriage Encounter Weekend. See www.wwme.org. Upcoming Wk: March 21-23, 2014. Info: Cora & Mike Bryce (905-896-2958)

WIDOW/WIDOWER SUPPORT GROUP1st and 3rd Fridays beginning March 21 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.

St. Gabriel’s Church 670 Sheppard Ave. E., TorontoCoordinated by the New Beginnings Program at Catholic Family

Services of Toronto, this support group welcomes widows and widowers to a gathering which is full of hope and faithful sharing

of ideas. The group is facilitated by Mary Muir. Please register with Deacon James Shaughnessy at 416-921-1163, ext. 2227.

FREE ESTATE PLANNING SEMINARSaturday, March 22, 2014 at 9:00 AM

Catholic Cemeteries and the Archdiocese estate planning team will share: - How to protect your loved ones with a proper Will - How to ensure your wishes are legally protected - About Powers of Attorney - The cost savings of making an estate plan - Finding lawyers and estate planning advisors - Our Catholic traditions around wills, burial and funeralsAn estate planning kit and DVD will be provided at no cost.

Location: Holy Cross Cemetery: (8361 Yonge Street, Thornhill, ON L3T 2C7) Refreshments will be provided.RSVP: Frank Jannetta, CatholicCemeteries 416.733-8544

HEALING YOUR FAMILY TREECome to our workshop on Friday, March 28 from 7:30 pm. through 9:15 pm. and Saturday, March 29 from 9:30 am. through 6:30 pm.,

including Sunday Mass at 5:00 pm., at St. Andrew Kim Parish, 849 Don Mills Road, Don Mills (TTC bus route # 25 from Pape or

Don Mills subway stations). Fr. Terrence McKenna presenting. Register for limited spaces at 416-414-2497, for $20. per person,

$25. per couple or $10. per student.

JOIN THE "THEOLOGY OF THE BODY" REVOLUTION!Interested in knowing more about John Paul II’s life-changing

teaching, “The Theology of the Body”?We will be holding “Theology of the Body” presentations on the

first two Saturdays of April 2014: April 5 & April 12 (2:00-4:30pm)

at Pauline Books & Media, 3022 Dufferin St. (near Lawrence West subway), Toronto, 416-781-9131

Each Saturday is $5.00 at the door. Texts are optional.

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SOLEMNITY OF ST JOSEPHWednesday, March 19--St Joseph, Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Patron of the Universal Church, Principal Patron of Canada: St. Joseph was an ordinary manual laborer although descended from the royal house of David. In the designs of Providence he was destined to become the spouse of the Mother of God. His high privilege is expressed in a single phrase, "Foster-father of Jesus." About him Sacred Scripture has little more to say than that he was a just man-an expression which indicates how faithfully he fulfilled his high trust of protecting and guarding God's greatest treasures upon earth, Jesus and Mary.

The darkest hours of his life may well have been those when he first learned of Mary's pregnancy; but precisely in this time of trial Joseph s h o w e d h i m s e l f great. His suffering, w h i c h l i k e w i s e formed a part of the w o r k o f t h e redemption, was not w i t h o u t g r e a t providential import: Joseph was to be, for all times, the trustworthy witness of the Messiah's virgin birth. After this, he modestly r e t i r e s i n t o t h e background of holy Scripture.

Of St. Joseph's death the Bible tells us nothing. There are indications, however, that he died before the beginning of Christ's public life. His was the most beautiful death that one could have, in the arms of Jesus and Mary. Humbly and unknown, he passed his years at Nazareth, silent and almost forgotten he remained in the background through centuries of Church history. Only in more recent times has he been accorded greater honor. Liturgical veneration of St. Joseph began in the fifteenth century, fostered by Sts. Brigid of Sweden and Bernadine of Siena. St. Teresa, too, did much to further his cult.

At present there are two major feasts in his honor. On March 19 our veneration is directed to him personally and to his part in the work of redemption, while on May 1 we honor him as the patron of workmen throughout the world and as our guide in the difficult matter of establishing equitable norms regarding obligations and rights in the social order.

St. Joseph is invoked as patron for many causes. He is the patron of the Universal Church. He is the patron of the dying because Jesus and Mary were at his death-bed. He is also the patron of fathers, of carpenters, and of social justice. Many religious orders and communities are placed under his patronage.

WALKING IN FAITH, GROWING IN LOVE, LIVING

IN HOPE: THE CATHOLIC JOURNEY

This series is an opportunity for participants to deepen their understanding

of Catholicism and to live their faith more eagerly as disciples of Jesus Christ, based upon the four major sections of the Catechism of the Catholic Church: Profession of Faith. 2. The Celebration of the Christian Mystery Life in Christ. 4. Christian Prayer Sessions will include presentations, multimedia, reading, discussion, prayer and reflection. Location: St. Paul’s Basilica, 83 Power Street, Toronto. Dates: Thursday evenings, March 11 – April 1 , from 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. To Register, call the Office of Formation for Discipleship at 416-934-3400 ext. 523. On-Line Form: www.archtoronto.org/discipleship Fax: 416-934-3431 Email: formation@archtoronto.org

WORKING WONDERS IN OUR LIVELIHOODS…

Andrew attended counseling at Catholic Family Services in Simcoe at the suggestion of his

employer. He was experiencing a considerable amount of conflict at work which was affecting his job performance. Andrew realized that if he didn’t

get some help he was at risk of losing his job. Through counseling he learned more positive ways

of interacting as well as some healthy stress management skills.

Today Andrew has fewer conflicts at work and has learned how to separate his work and home life.

He appreciated the help that Catholic Family Services provided to him when he needed it most.

Last year, ShareLife-supported Family Service agencies provided family counseling to over 5,100

people in the Greater Toronto Area.

First ShareLife Sunday – March 30, 2014

Please give generously. You can work wonders!

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Today we are given a glimpse into another world - a heavenly, eternal world, far beyond this world but mysteriously right at the heart of it. Jesus was transfigured before the three chosen disciples — Peter, James and John. Jesus' face and clothes became dazzling white and we are told, by these reliable witnesses, that Elijah and Moses appeared among them. The two Old Testament prophets spoke with the Lord about his forthcoming 'departure, which he was to accomplish at Jerusalem' (see Luke 9:31). God the Father also spoke as a voice from heaven saying, 'This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased; listen to him' (v. 5).

What do you make of this incident in Jesus' life? What is its meaning, its significance? Well, in that holy moment Jesus discloses his divine glory. He also reveals that this glory was achieved first and foremost by embracing the shame of the cross. Jesus kissed the cross in order to enter the glory of heaven. It also presents us, as St Thomas Aquinas explained, with a revelation of God as Trinity: 'The whole Trinity appeared: the Father in the voice; the Son in the man; the Spirit in the shining cloud.' This revelation of God as Trinity also occurs on the threshold of other significant moments in Jesus' life, such as his baptism and his passion.

Jesus' transfiguration can be understood as the sacrament of our future resurrection from the dead. Through the grace of baptism we somehow share in the resurrection of Jesus. The Transfiguration is a foretaste of the life to come, when our lowly bodies will be changed to be like his glorious, heavenly body. However, we too must embrace the shame of the cross in our lives for, as Paul taught, 'We must go through many hardships to enter the kingdom of God' (Acts 14:22).

We like Peter prefer the mountain-top experiences, but St Augustine exhorts us: 'Peter did not yet understand this when he wanted to remain with Christ on the mountain. It has been reserved for you, Peter, but for after death. For now Jesus says, 'Go down to toil on earth, to serve on earth, to be scorned and crucified on earth. Life goes down to be killed; Bread goes down to suffer hunger; the Way goes down to be exhausted on his journey; the Spring goes down to suffer thirst; and you refuse to suffer."

Lord, teach me to embrace the cross of suffering.

“...LISTEN TO HIM!” THE FATHER’S COMMAND

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LENT

MONDAYBe compassionate as your Father is compassionate.

Today's lesson is about mercy - God's mercy for us first, and our mercy toward others.

We renew our penance - all the ways we are trying

to change the patterns of our life that need healing.Lord, do not deal with us as our sins deserve.

Remember not against us the iniquities of the past; may your compassion quickly come to us,

for we are brought very low. Lord, do not deal with us as our sins deserve.

Help us, O God our savior, because of the glory of your name;

Deliver us and pardon our sins for your name's sake.

Lord, do not deal with us as our sins deserve. -- Psalm 79

TUESDAYProtect us from what could harm us.

Today's lesson is about being on guard against religious hypocrisy - always a potential trap, as we grow in our desire. Again, we turn to our God for help, our God whose love is

"unfailing."To the upright

I will show the saving power of God. Why do you recite my statutes,

and profess my covenant with your mouth, Though you hate discipline

and cast my words behind you? To the upright

I will show the saving power of God. -- Psalm 50

WEDNESDAYWhoever wishes to be great among you shall be your servant.

Jesus is telling us about his Passion, Death and Resurrection - for us.

Too often we are fighting over which of us is the greatest.To take this journey with him, is to take a journey

that draws us to be with him in it and like him:a servant of love for others.

"The Son of Man did not come to be served but to serveand to give his life as a ransom for many."

2nd WEEK OF LENTReflections on the Daily R

THURSDAYBring us back to you.

The story of the Rich Man and Lazarus is our lesson today. We beg to be open to the workings of the Spirit,

that we might not settle for the consolations of this life alone.Jesus then said,

"I am the one who raises the dead to life! Everyone who has faith in me will live, even if they die.

And everyone who lives because of faith in me will never really die. Do you believe this?"

-- John 11

FRIDAYHelp us open our hearts to you.

W e hear of the vineyard owner whose tenants killed his servants and then his son.

Let us open our hearts and livesto the challenge of your Gospel.

"Therefore, I say to you,the Kingdom of God will be taken away from youand be given to a people that will produce its fruit."

-- Matthew 21

SATURDAY

We must celebrate and rejoice.

The Saturdays of Lent have a wonderful spirit.

Our lesson today takes us to the parable of the two sons: - one who is ungrateful and leaves, but returns, and

- one who will not accept the forgiveness the father lavishes on the other.

The Lord is loving and merciful, slow to anger, and full of love;

the Lord is kind to all, and compassionate to all his creatures.

Entrance Antiphon

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ADORATIONOF THE

BLESSED SACRAMENT

Takes place in the ChapelEvery Friday of the year: 9AM to 6PM;

concludes with evening prayer and Benediction at 5:40PM. Come for a few minutes or an hour

and keep watch with the Lord. Pray for others, the Church, your family, yourself.

Prish DevotionsWeekly @ 6:45PM

Mondays: St Jude ThaddeusWednesdays: Our Lady of Perpetual Help

Fridays: Santo NinoWeekly on Fridays

Exposition of Blessed Sacrament from 9AM-6PMEvening Prayer and Benediction 5:40PM

MonthlyFirst Friday: Sacred Heart @ 6:16PM

First Saturday: Blessed Virgin Mary @ 9:25AM Second Tuesday: St Anthony @ 8:45AMLast Friday: Black Nazarene @ 7:30PM

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“BECAUSE GOD IS REAL” P.J.Kreeft

FAST & ABSTINENCE

During Lent, Catholics abstain from meat on Ash Wednesday

and on all the Fridays of Lent.

They fast on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday.

To abstain from meat on Ash Wednesday and all the Fridays of Lent means to not eat meat on those days. It does not

intend the omission of eggs or dairy products.

The required fast on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday involves eating only one full meal on those days. One or two smaller meals may be taken on those days, but may not total

one full meal. The required fast does not allow eating anything between meals.

Age Requirements"All Catholics who have completed their fourteenth year are bound by the law of abstinence; all adults are bound by the

law of fast up to the beginning of their sixtieth year.

Nevertheless, pastors and parents are to see to it that minors who are not bound by the law of fast and abstinence are

educated in an authentic sense of penance."- Code of Canon Law, #1252

UPCOMINGWhat is Steubenville?

Steubenville, Ohio is home to Franciscan University of Steubenville, a vibrant Catholic college rooted in the

Franciscan tradition. Back in 1976, the university held its first youth conference with 1000 youth. That number has

grown to more than 40,000 teens participating in 18 different youth conferences across North America in 2013. Steubenville

now comes to Toronto.Where and When will Steubenville TORONTO take place?

Steubenville Toronto will take place from July 4-6, 2014 at the Mattamy Athletic Centre at the Gardens (Maple Leaf Gardens).

Is BJXXIII Parish Going? YES. What age group? Grd 8 to Grd 12Will I have to stay at a hotel? Yes, in a room with 4 others of same

gender from parish. Cost: $200 paid by parish; $75 paid by participant. Will I be chaperoned? Yes.

See: http://steubenvilletoronto.com/