ARCHDIOCESE OF TORONTO UPDATES
&
ST JOHN XXIII UPDATES
Dear Parishioners of St John XXIII,
In order to limit the spread of the COVID-19 virus and so as to
comply with the Government of Ontario’s new regulations
requiring that all non-essential workplaces be closed, we are
sorry to inform you that the church and the parish office must
remain closed until further notice.
This is a deeply painful, but necessary, decision for our faith
community.
However, we are still here for you during this difficult time. You
can still leave a voicemail at the parish office: 416-429-4000.
Or you can email us at: saintjohnxx_iiiparish@outlook.com.
We will return your message as soon as possible. Visit
www.archtoronto.org/covid19/Pages/mass.asp for updated information
from the Archdiocese of Toronto and for links to view the Daily
Mass online. Also, visit our parish website for “This Sunday’s
Bulletin” and “This Sunday’s Homily” and other Spiritual
resources at www.saintjohnxxiiiparish.ca.
I will be celebrating Mass each morning at 7:30 AM for your
intentions and for an end to this affliction; you can watch Mass
LIVE from the Cathedral at the same with the Archbishop,
Cardinal Collins, on https://www.archtoronto.org/covid19/
Pages/mass.aspx.
Please continue to pray for those sick and those caring for them. Be assured of our daily prayers for you.
Yours in Christ
Fr Simon—StJXXIII Parish
In addition, Mass will be broadcast daily on Salt & Light
Catholic Media Foundation, VisionTV (Daily TV Mass) and
EWTN.
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An Act of Spiritual Communion
(In place of receiving Jesus in Holy Communion)
My Jesus,
I believe that You
are present in the Most Holy Sacrament.
I love You above all things,
and I desire to receive You into my soul.
Since I cannot at this moment
receive You sacramentally,
come at least spiritually into my heart.
I embrace You as if You were already
there and unite myself wholly to You.
Never permit me to be separated from You.
Amen. St. Alphonsus Liguori
Jesus’ words of consolation to us:
“I am with you always, to the end of the age.”
(Matthew 28:20)
“Let not your hearts be troubled.
Believe in God; believe also in me.”
(John 14:10)
“Are not two sparrows sold for a penny?
And not one of them will fall to the ground apart from your
Father.
But even the hairs of your head are all numbered.
Fear not, therefore; you are of more value than many sparrows.
(Matthew 10: 29-31)
CHURCH
Closed Until Further Notice
OFFICE HOURS
Closed
MASSES
Fr Simon will say a private Mass 7:30 AM each day for all your intentions and for an end to Covid19
CONFESSION
Fr Simon is available by appointment only.
Distance of 2 meters will be observed. Call 416-429-4000 or email us at: saintjohnxx_iiiparish@outlook.com.
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
Cancelled
BAPTISMS IN AN EMERGENCY
Parents are to Baptize their own child.
1) Begin with the sign of the cross;
2) Pray the Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be;
3) Pour clear warm water over child’s head saying,
“I baptize you (child’s name) in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.”
4) Tell God, in your own words, how thankful you are for the
gift of eternal life He has just given your child through Christ Jesus.
At a later date, we can receive your child into the Church in a liturgy of reception.
FUNERALS
A brief liturgy can be held in Church or Funeral Home with
only immediate family; graveside prayers with immediate
family follows.
Later, a memorial Mass may be celebrated.
MEETINGS
All cancelled
BOOKED MASS INTENTIONS
Fr Simon will include them in private daily Mass; and also
include the intention to ask God to end COVID 19
WEEKLY BULLETIN
Will be available online at St John XXIII website
WEEKLY HOMILY
Available on St John XXIII website
DONATIONS
Please continue your weekly donations if your income is not affected by the current situation.
You can donate online: https://community.archtoronto.org/sslpage.aspx?pid=415 (make sure you click on
parish name St John XXIII)
Or you can continue to donate in your usual way by dropping
off your envelope at the parish mailbox, or you can mail to the
Church—St John XXIII Church, 150 Gateway Blvd, Toronto, M3C 1B1.