Life Chain is an easy way for anyone to get involved in supporting the sanctity of life from conception to natural death. This year, there are over 320 locations across Canada, and even more in the United States. Just show up for one hour on the corner of Bowmanville Ave. and King Street West to stand on the sidewalk with others who are not ashamed to publicly witness to their beliefs. Your local Life Chain organizer will provide a non-graphic sign to hold (or you can bring your own), and you may pray silently for an end to abortion and for those affected by it. Show up on October 6th at 2pm. Bring a coffee or chair and stand up for life!

Congratulations to Petronella, Mason & Jessica who will make their First Communion this weekend!

They worked hard and we’re proud to welcome them to the table of the Lord!

Congratulations to Jensen & Blessing who will be Baptized at St. Joseph Church this weekend!

Please keep her in your prayers

We can all use a little more compassion, including compassion for ourselves. Compassion circles offer a supportive place for woman to experience a time of connection and belonging, to cultivate their compassion together, share how they are doing and receive recognition, kindness and support. Through this sharing, participants increase personal resilience and find energy to engage more effectively among families, friends and community.

Women of our parish are invited to join the Compassion Circle at St. Joseph Church beginning on Thursday, September 26th and continuing on the fourth Thursday of each month (except December). Compassion circles gather at 10am in the Columbus Hall. There is no fee or obligation.

There’s no escaping it, our days are numbered. But we can get ready and be prepared. Across five weeks, guest speakers will lead discussions about how each person can finalize the details needed to ensure they are cared for, their wishes are respected and our faith in the resurrection revealed.

September 18th – Downsizing
with Real Estate Agent Daisy Danuta

September 25th – Estate Planning
with Insurance Agent Daniel Gimpel

October 2nd – End of Life Care
with Fr. Tom Lynch

October 9th – Pre-arranging a Funeral
with Funeral Director Corey Kuipers

October 16th – Planning Funeral Celebrations
with Fr. Craig Cruikshank

All talks take place in the main church hall at 7pm

Beginning September 8th at the 9am and 11am Sunday morning Masses, children 7 years old or younger will be invited to participate in Children’s liturgy. At the beginning of Mass, children will be called forward for a blessing before being dismissed to listen and reflect on the Word of God as children. They will return to the adult congregation at the preparation of the gifts. Parents are always welcome to join too!