A few weeks ago our community bid farewell to Fr. Joseph and Fr. Sebastian as they moved on to new assignments serving Christ and His Church.
And this past weekend we welcomed our new Pastor, Fr. Joyson George.
And this past weekend we welcomed our new Pastor, Fr. Joyson George.
Please keep all priests in your prayers...
Sincerely,
The Pastoral Team @ St. John of the Cross
Sincerely,
The Pastoral Team @ St. John of the Cross
Worship Song of the Month
Hillsong United - Highlands
This anointed group was in Toronto last week at the Scotiabank Centre, an arena filled with nearly 20,000 Christians praising God.
Hillsong United - Highlands
This anointed group was in Toronto last week at the Scotiabank Centre, an arena filled with nearly 20,000 Christians praising God.
As human beings, we need a sense of belonging, a familiar thread used to bring us together to advocate and support each other. This is our Faith and our Church.
Please share this video message with your friends, family and community.
Please share this video message with your friends, family and community.
Below is what we got planned this month and ahead for our
EDGE Nights, LIFE Nights, Spiritus Vitae Night, Confirmation, Camps
& other awesome events
& other awesome events
EDGE for Grades 5-8
Monday Bi-weekly 7:00-9:00pm @ SJOC
Register & Schedule here: https://www.sjocym.com/edge
2019/2020 EDGE Year starting in September with new themes
Schedule coming soon...
Schedule coming soon...
LIFE TEEN for Grades 9-12
Fridays Bi-weekly 6:30-8:30pm @ SJOC
Register & Schedule here: https://www.sjocym.com/lifeteen
2019/2020 LIFE TEEN Year starting in September with new themes
Schedule coming soon...
Schedule coming soon...
CONFIRMATION CANDIDATES
Congratulations to our candidates being Confirmed this Spring, sealed with the gifts of the Holy Spirit. As a community let us pray for them that these gifts are manifested as these youth continue to grow in their Catholic faith and become active members and leaders in our Church.
2019/2020 Confirmation Registration and Program Details below:
Check this page weekly for updates.
NOTICE TO GRADE 6's
Were sent out in June 2019 Report Cards
Were sent out in June 2019 Report Cards
REGISTRATION NIGHTS
7:00pm-9:00pm - Tuesday, September 17, 2019
7:00pm-9:00pm - Tuesday, September 24, 2019
Parents are to attend one of the dates above & bring the following:
1) A photocopy of the Candidate's Baptismal Certificate
1) A photocopy of the Candidate's Baptismal Certificate
2) A photocopy of their Sponsor's Baptismal Certificate
2) $50.00 Chq/Draft payable to St. John of the Cross
2) $50.00 Chq/Draft payable to St. John of the Cross
All Confirmation related inquiries direct to:
confirmation@sjocross.org or message here.
SPIRITUS VITAE WEST for Young Adults Aged 19-35
Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spiritusvitaeto/
1st Wednesday Monthly, 7:00pm @ Rotating Locations
1st Wednesday Monthly, 7:00pm @ Rotating Locations
Register & Schedule here:
Next: 7pm Wednesday, July 3, 2019
Location: St. Joseph Parish, Streetsville
(5440 Durie Rd, Mississauga)
(5440 Durie Rd, Mississauga)
ACTIVATING THE LIFE WITHIN US
There's a reason why people call them "The Happy Nuns". Find out why tomorrow!
"Every human person is made for unique love and communion with God and others. Jesus wants you to be with Him, but not for anything you can do - just because you are you, and He loves you." - Sr. Mary Grace SV
"Every human person is made for unique love and communion with God and others. Jesus wants you to be with Him, but not for anything you can do - just because you are you, and He loves you." - Sr. Mary Grace SV
Spread the word to friends, all are welcome
Facebook Page
Facebook Page
PARENT LIFE
PARENT LIFE is a free resource created by LIFE TEEN International (where EDGE & LIFE TEEN comes from) and is highly recommended for the parents of our community to engage with.
Check out https://ltparentlife.com/ regularly to help you help your youth navigate this world with their faith!
Check out https://ltparentlife.com/ regularly to help you help your youth navigate this world with their faith!
A tab has also been added to our YM website for easy access when you are there browsing: https://www.sjocym.com/parents
PARENT LIFE Mission:
Educating parents on teen culture so that they can be empowered to fearlessly and faithfully guide their teenagers through the modern world. The Parent Life Website where you will find incredible content to help you through the very challenging and blessed years of raising teenagers. We hope to serve you by giving you access to ideas, tips, and information on a variety of topics that will bless you, your marriage, and your family. Enjoy!
2019 365 Donation Drive
This drive will go a long way to helping subsidize our youth ministry programs & events for 2019AD, hence the 365 name! 😊
Our youth movement with its many initiatives relies on the generosity of our parishioners… parents, grandparents and all who want to see a bright future in our Church – there is hope!
Each donation in this fundraising drive will lighten the financial load for families to be able to have their children participate in faith formation nights, engaging conferences, transformative retreats, fun camps, have cool SJOC branded gear, along with helping pay for transportation and other logistical needs. The registration fees across the board will be reduced with your help.
Each envelope (from $5-$365) is labeled to give you the knowledge on how your donation will be used to further the spiritual growth of our Catholic youth at
St. John of the Cross.
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We are halfway through 2019 and are amazed by the generosity so far!
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We are halfway through 2019 and are amazed by the generosity so far!
Thanks to all those who have already taken and returned envelopes and those of you who discern and decide to give... praying every envelope is taken before Christmas!
God bless you!
God bless you!
CROSS Camp @ SJOC
Summer Day Camp hosted at the parish
Open to youth going into Grades 1-8 in September 2019
$100 Camp Fee for the 1st Child (Discounts for Siblings)
9:00am - 3:30pm with AM & PM
Extended Care Available Daily: AM (7:30-9:00am) and/or PM (3:30-5:30pm)
Extended Care Available Daily: AM (7:30-9:00am) and/or PM (3:30-5:30pm)
(Family Discount: 2nd/3rd Child Extended Care is free)
WEEK 1 - EVEREST: Mon Aug 5 - Fri Aug 9, 2019
WEEK 2 - CATHLETICS: Mon Aug 12 - Fri Aug 16, 2019
(You can choose to attend Week 1, Week 2 or BOTH)
(You can choose to attend Week 1, Week 2 or BOTH)
MAX CAMPER SPOTS AVAILABLE per WEEK:
JUNIORS (Grade 1-4) - 100 spots
EDGERS (Grade 5-8) - 60 spots
JUNIORS (Grade 1-4) - 100 spots
EDGERS (Grade 5-8) - 60 spots
Registration OPEN and filling fast!
https://www.sjocym.com/crosscamp
Deadline: July 7, 2019
PLAY HARD PRAY HARD T-SHIRTS
IF YOU ARE AN ADULT AND WOULD LIKE A SHIRT FOR YOURSELF
PLEASE BRING AN ENVELOPE TO THE PARISH OFFICE WITH:
$20 / NAME / EMAIL/CELL / SIZE (S / M / L / XL / XXL)
* Each camper will get one of these (Youth Size)
** The Adult version will not have the Cross Camp Logo on it ;)
* Each camper will get one of these (Youth Size)
** The Adult version will not have the Cross Camp Logo on it ;)
OUR MONTHLY FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT
Saturday, July 27, 2019
Open to Everyone | FREE | Hosted by our SJOC YM
6:30pm Screening | Following 5:00pm Mass
Trailer & More Info here: https://www.sjocym.com/movienight
Trailer & More Info here: https://www.sjocym.com/movienight
Join us for a movie night where we will be screening "Courageous".
Four men, one calling: To serve and protect. As law enforcement officers, Adam Mitchell, Nathan Hayes, David Thomson, and Shane Fuller are confident and focused. Yet at the end of the day, they face a challenge that none of them are truly prepared to tackle: fatherhood.
Please RSVP to help us forecast refreshments by sending a quick message here.
Steubenville Toronto 2019
Please pray for our teens attending Steubenville Toronto!
Friday, July 12 - Sunday, July 14, 2019
LIGHTHOUSE KIOSK
Check out the NEW faith formation items we have on our Lighthouse Kiosk!
Thus understanding and love, that is, the knowledge of and delight in the truth, are, as it were, the two arms of the soul, with which it embraces and comprehends with all the saints the length and breadth, the height and depth, that is the eternity, the love, the goodness, and the wisdom of God.
– St. Bernard
Thus understanding and love, that is, the knowledge of and delight in the truth, are, as it were, the two arms of the soul, with which it embraces and comprehends with all the saints the length and breadth, the height and depth, that is the eternity, the love, the goodness, and the wisdom of God.
– St. Bernard
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Please feel free to call Ante anytime to chat!
And if you would like to meet in person, connect here and we can coordinate a time for you to come by during office hours.
It as an honour and pleasure to serve you. Pax.
And if you would like to meet in person, connect here and we can coordinate a time for you to come by during office hours.
It as an honour and pleasure to serve you. Pax.
Thank you for keeping up to date via Flocknote
If there is anyone else in your home or friends that would benefit from being plugged into Flocknote,
have them text the word SJOC to 514-900-0130
Instructions here.
Please email us any prayer intentions and we will offer them up at our youth nights