St.
Joseph's Parish, West Hill, Ontario
When
I think of St. Joseph's parish, the text of scripture that comes to
mind is the verse in ACTS 2,9: Parthians, Medes, Elamites and
residents of Mesopotamia, Judea and Cappadocia,
Pontus and Asia, Phrygia and Pamphylia, Egypt and the parts of Libya
belonging to Cyrene... . This multi-cultural description of
Jerusalem at the time of Pentecost, could well be quoted to convey a
picture of the multi-cultural, multi-national and multi-ethnic
composition of the St. Joseph's community as we enter the next
millennium. As in many other parts of the archdiocese of Toronto, the
parish community has changed its face from being predominantly Celtic
and Caucasian to being West Indian, East Indian, Filipino, Chinese,
South American, East African, and countries in between, all of which
makes for a tapestry of nations akin to the composition of the people
of Canada.
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One
must remember that the parish founded in 1854, was built on the backs
of the Irish people whose great faith and reverence for church
motivated them to give of their energies and resources and build the
first church, albeit a very small one by today's standards but
adequate for their needs, at Highland Creek. They called it
St.Joseph's. Located in the south part of Scarborough, the parish is
bounded on the east by the Rouge River, on the west by Highland
Creek, to the south by Lake Ontario, and to the north by Sheppard avenue. |
The
first church has been rebuilt, added on to and changed to meet the
growing needs of the expanding parish population. While in 1854 there
were less than 200 families in the parish, now in 1999 there are
approximately 3,000 families. The most recent renovations, blessed an
May 1999, were the result of a crying need to accommodate the
multiplication of ministries, organizations, committees and
activities within the parish. Bricks and mortar can build the church,
but only people can build community and this is what has happened at
St. Joseph's. The people make the community. This sense on the part
of the people of belonging to the parish is noticed and remarked on
by visitors to the parish.
(Fr.
Peter Fleming, CSSp - Former Pastor)
Fr. David Okenyi, CSSp |
St.
Joseph's Parish
200
Morrish Road, West Hill,
Ontario
M1C 1E8
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Pastor: |
Fr.
David Okenyi, CSSp |
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Associate
Pastor: |
Fr.
Michal Jurkowski, CSSp
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Pastoral
Associate: |
Allison
Covey |
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Deacon: |
Tom McKeogh |
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Deacon: |
Peter Doyle |
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Secretary: |
Majoreen Lloyd |
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Caretakers: |
Ben Smith |
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Music Director: |
Peggy Buerschaper |
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Organist: |
Gerard
Johnston |
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Music
Ministry - Saturday 5:00pm: |
Baya Arts |
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Music
Ministry - Sunday 9:00am: |
Henry Medeiros |
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Music
Ministry - Sunday 11:00am: |
Peggy Buerschaper |
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Music
Ministry - Sunday 7:00pm: |
Barbara
Sullivan |
PLACE
FOR PRAYER
The
Chapel in the Rectory basement is open daily from 9:00am to 5:00pm
for individuals or small groups.
Tuesdays
- Cenacle of Our Lady Rosary - 2:00 to 3:00pm
Wednesdays
- Spend an hour with Jesus 4:00 to 5:00pm
MASSES
Saturday
5:00pm (Sunday Liturgy)
Sunday
9:00 & 11:00am, 7:00pm
First
Fridays: 7:30pm
First
Saturdays: 7:00pm (Philipino)
Weekdays:
9:00am Monday to Saturday (Rosary 8:45am.)
CONFESSIONS
Saturday
4:00 to 5:00pm (or on request)
BAPTISMS
Parents
must be registered with the Parish.
Please
contact Parish Office 416-282-0370
MARRIAGES
Couples
planning to be married must provide one year notice and are required
to take a Marriage Preparation Course. At least one of the parties
should be a parishioner. Initial inquiries should be directed to the
Parish Office during office hours.
CARE
OF THE SICK
Requests
for prayers, visitation and/or Communion for the sick or housebound
available upon request.
Call 416-282-0370.
PARISH
FACILITIES
Reservations
inquiries for the Parish Hall and Meeting Rooms should be directed
to the Parish Office.
PARISH
OFFICE HOURS
Monday
to Friday 9:00am - 12:30pm, 1:30 to 5:00pm.
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