St. Joseph the Worker Parish
1100 Mary St North L1G5G8 Oshawa, ON, Canada

Health and Safety Measures for Parishes in York & Durham Region (red zone) starting Monday, November 23, 2020 https://bit.ly/archtoronto-nov20 #catholicTO

Did you know our women's group meets twice every month on Fridays @ 7pm for fellowship, prayer, and discussion Come join our #sisterhood! Our next meeting i...s tomorrow night (Fri. Nov. 20 @ 7pm) We are so excited to welcome special guests Sr. Catherine Joy & Sr. Jeanne Marie from the Sisters of Life Swipe for more details & contact us to join #oshawacatholic #campuslife #femininegenius #sistersinchrist #sistersoflife

Please pray for the repose of the soul of Rev. Martin Dimnik, C.S.B. who died on Sunday, November 15, 2020. In light of the pandemic, a Memorial Mass will be held at a later date. #catholicTO

Looking to build friendships that will last a lifetime? Seeking to grow in holiness in community with others? Join our men's group! The theme for this year is: ...Becoming a man after God's own heart Come as you are! No prior knowledge is required. We meet twice a month on Thursdays @ 7pm Why not come check it out! What have you got to lose Contact us if you have questions or to sign up #oshawacatholic #campuslife #masculinegenius #community

COMING UP TOMORROW! Register for free to watch this online event: https://us02web.zoom.us//tZUvdO-prD8sHNMj9xfPzrKlao3XJJryG.

Register for free to watch this online event: https://us02web.zoom.us//tZUvdO-prD8sHNMj9xfPzrKlao3XJJryG.

S01 Ep. 55 Trusting in God’s Call to Holiness Given that the universal call to holiness can be sometimes intimidating when we’re somewhat unclear about God’s ...expectations, Fr. Eric expounds upon the Parable of the Talents (Mt 25:14-30) to clarify that God’s expectations for our lives are actually quite reasonable. Topics discussed include how we are called to make something of ourselves given the gratuitous gift of the crucified Christ; and the importance of trusting that the grace that God has given us to become the persons He is calling us to be is stronger than our weaknesses, frailties and sins. Fr. Eric also speaks about how the Lord’s expectations for our lives correspond directly to what He has given to us, but also what He has not; the Lord’s invitation to live fruitful and generative lives; and the necessity to share in God’s salvific mission as an important prerequisite to sharing in His joy. Subscribe to Catholic Latte on YouTube. An audio version is also available on iTunes, Spotify and Podbean. #CatholicLattePodcast

Come out this Thursday at 7 pm to adore Our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament and listen to some beautiful praise and worship music.

Theology on Tap Durham is tomorrow (Tues. Oct. 27) @ 7pm! Make sure to register ahead of time through the link in the event post! See you online!

S01 Ep. 56 Encountering Christ Through Suffering Reflecting on the Parable of the Sheep and the Goats (Mt 25:31-46), Fr. Eric expounds upon how we are called ...to love Christ through the poor; and embrace Christ’s own spiritual poverty as important prerequisites to becoming an authentic child of God and a true heir to the Kingdom of Heaven. To illustrate how Christ is present to us in a special way through the poor, Fr. Eric uses an example inspired by the life of St. Mother Teresa of Calcutta. A further example is drawn from Fr. Eric’s own life involving the Sacrament of Confession to show how the priority within the scope of Divine Providence should always be on prayer and penance, as opposed to any sort of activism. Subscribe to Catholic Latte on YouTube. An audio version is also available on iTunes, Spotify and Podbean. #CatholicLattePodcast

Given the current pandemic, we will not be live-streaming Lectio Divina from our parish hall this Sunday. But feel free to watch it through the link listed in the event post below!

S01 Ep. 51 How Can I Love Both God and Neighbour? Reflecting on Matthew 22:34-40, Fr. Eric expounds upon the interplay between the exhortation to love God abo...ve all things, and to love our neighbour as ourselves. Topics include the scope of these two great commandments, and how these commandments complement each other in practice. Subscribe to Catholic Latte on YouTube. An audio version is also available on iTunes, Spotify and Podbean. #CatholicLattePodcast

Recently, we published our 50th episode of Catholic Latte! It’s been quite the ride, and we'd like to extend our sincere thanks to all those who have supported ...the podcast since it started up this past March. Check out the link below to watch Catholic Latte on our YouTube channel. An audio version is also available on iTunes, Spotify and Podbean. #CatholicLattePodcast See more

S01 Ep. 50 Learning How to Pray with the Bible On October 21, 2020, Fr. Eric gave a live-streamed talk to the Catholic Mom’s Group at St. Leo’s in Brooklin, O...ntario about the subject of how to pray with the Bible. Fr. Eric reviewed various practical tips with regards to how to read the Bible, engage in fruitful meditation, and enter a proper spirit of contemplation. The structure of Fr. Eric’s talk was based on an outline from a book entitled "Fire of Mercy, Heart of the Word: Meditations on the Gospel According to Matthew (Vol. 1)" by Erasmo Leiva-Merikakis (San Francisco: Ignatius Press, 1996). Other works cited include "Inside the Bible: An Introduction to Each Book of the Bible" (San Francisco: Ignatius Press, 1998) by Kenneth Baker; and "Catholic Bible Dictionary" (New York: Doubleday Religion, 2009) by Scott Hahn. Subscribe to Catholic Latte on YouTube. An audio version is also available on iTunes, Spotify and Podbean. #CatholicLattePodcast

Fr. Michael McGivney, who founded the Knights of Columbus in 1882, will take a step closer to sainthood on Saturday, October 31, 2020 at 11 a.m. when he will be... beatified at the Cathedral of St. Joseph in Hartford, Conn. Fr. McGivney saw the poverty and anti-Catholic bigotry that made life difficult for the American faithful in the 19th century. In response, Fr. McGivney created the fraternal charitable organization that would help the needy, bury the dead and keep men away from anti-Catholic secret societies. Learn more about Fr. McGivney and how you can watch his beatification Mass on #OurFaithAlive: https://bit.ly/37ol5i4

Check out this FREE RETREAT for women of all ages, hosted by the Sisters of Life!

S01 Ep. 49 Jesus Christ, Taxes and Politics Reflecting on Matthew 22:15-21, in which Jesus is asked whether it is lawful or not to pay taxes to the emperor (M...t 22:17), Fr. Eric speaks about how our identity as persons made in the image and likeness of God (cf. Gen 1:27) means that we belong ultimately to God, such that we are called to offer our entire lives back onto Him from which we find our origin and being. Fr. Eric also discusses the role of economics, politics and various other secular disciplines in helping to serve God’s purposes and bring about a right ordering of this world; as well as the proper role of the Church when it comes to political affairs. Subscribe to Catholic Latte on YouTube. An audio version is also available on iTunes, Spotify and Podbean. #CatholicLattePodcast

This year, the 41st Annual Cardinal's Dinner will be celebrated as a virtual event, open to all and held on Thursday, November 5, 2020 at 7 p.m. Eastern Time. J...oin us on Salt + Light Media and via Facebook Live for an inspiring 60-minute program that will include musical performances, profiles of Cardinal’s Dinner beneficiaries, an interview with Cardinal Thomas Collins, greetings from dignitaries and a special thank-you to volunteers who have been assisting parishes throughout the pandemic. There is no cost to attend the event, however our goal is to continue to support the Cardinal’s Dinner charities during these challenging days. For more information or to donate in support of the dinner, visit: www.archtoronto.org/cardinalsdinner #catholicTO #cardinalsdinnerTO