St. Francis Xavier Church: Cardinal Ambrozic Has Passed On - Communication from Archbishop Collins

Senior's Tea Party The CWL treasures the 'young at heart' with a fun afternoon on Saturday, June 1, 1:30pm to 4:30pm. To register, please contact Bernice Mascarenhas at 905 564 0979 or Charmaine Alweyn at 905 565 0749.

Food Fest Organized by the CWL, funds raised goes towards reducing the Church debt. Date: Sunday, June 2 Cost: $5 per plate

CWL 2013 SCHOLARSHIP A $500.00 scholarship awaits a bright young woman from our parish who exemplifies Christian spirit and community involvement and plans to continue her studies at the university level. The Catholic Women’s League is waiting to hear from you. Please pick up an application form from the Parish Office or contact Bernice Mascarenhas - 905 564 0979 Completed form must be in by July 9, 2013.

SVDP - Bundle Up Collection

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul is a non-profit charity caring for people in our community. They are having their Bundle Up Collection on the weekend of June 22-23, 2013 here at St. Francis Xavier Church. They are collecting the following items: Household Goods, Books, Bedding, Drapes, Accessories, Toys, Boots, Coats, Men’s Clothing, Ladies Wear, Shoes, Children’s Wear, Baby Clothes. Please drop your donations with the volunteers waiting by the truck at the Church’s parking lot before or after each Mass. For more information, check the website: www.ssvptoronto.ca Please note: No Mattresses or Appliances accepted

Working wonders for the youth… Mike was recently released from jail for serving time on drug convictions and needed a helping hand to get started again. He was given an opportunity by Covenant House, a ShareLife-supported agency, to learn the culinary arts. In the longer-term residence, Mike has stable housing for a year and access to all of the support services at Covenant House. His hard work and determination have paid off as he now has full responsibility for his station. An additional 40,000 people were also given food, shelter, guidance, care and education through ShareLife agencies. Please support ShareLife. Next Sunday, May 26, 2013 is ShareLife Sunday Please give generously. You can work WONDERS!

Queen of Apostles Retreat Centre

Another honeymoon is a perfect way for a couple to celebrate their marriage. Queen of Apostles Renewal Centre offers married couples the privacy, comfort, hospitality and inspiring program that encourage couples to continue exploring their lives together. The next weekend is June 15-17. For information telephone: 905-278-8879, 905-829-0116, 416-694-1742 or register at Queen of Apostles: 905-278-5229.

Men’s ACTS Retreat On May 30 - June 2, 2013 at Queen of Apostles Renewal Centre in Mississauga. Come and deepen your faith through Adoration, Community, Theology and Service. Parish contact: Anthony Wong: 416-859-0687 or the Centre at 905-278-5229.

SUNDAY MASSES

Sat (Vigil Mass) 5:00pm
Sun 8:00am, 9:00am, 10:30am, 12:00n, 1:30pm, 7:00pm

WEEKDAY MASSES

Mon - Fri 8:00am Mon, Wed & Fri 7:00pm Tue & Thu 12:00n Sat 9:00am

Blessed Sacrament Chapel – Hours of Adoration

Mon	1:00pm to 9:00pm
Tue - Fri	9:00am to 9:00pm
Sat	10:00am to 5:00pm
Sun	3:00pm to 6:00pm

MASS AT (UTM)

All students, staff, faculty and community members are welcome to join us for weekly Mass at University of Toronto Mississauga on Tuesdays at 12:10 p.m. in the Boardroom (2nd Floor Student Centre). For more information contact catholic.chaplaincy.utm@gmail.com

RECONCILIATION

Before each of the weekday and weekend Masses and upon request

PARISH ADDRESS

5650 Mavis Rd
Mississauga, Ontario L5V 2N6

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CONTACT US

tel 905-890-5290

fax 905-890-0261

stfrancisxavierchurch

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www.stfrancisxavierchurch.ca

OFFICE HOURS

Mon 5:30-9:00pm

Tue - Fri 9:00am-9:00pm

Sat 3:30pm - 6pm

Sun Between Masses 7:30am-3:30pm, 6:00pm-8:30pm

LIBRARY HOURS

Wed & Fri 6:30–8:30pm Closed during Mass

Sundays 8:45am –12:00n Closed during Mass

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY

For assistance, please call 905-890-5290 ext 700 and leave your name and phone number

God works in many different ways. Most of the time, God works through ordinary people and events: a parent, a friend, a beautiful sunset… Other times, we hear God’s call during crisis moments or major-life-changes: a birth, an engagement, a sickness, a death, or sometimes we just have a feeling that something is missing. No matter what the reasons are for becoming a Catholic, the Church’s hope and prayer is that when God calls them, they will respond. Becoming a Catholic is a process. This process is called the RCIA. The RCIA, which stands for Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults, is a process through which non-baptized men and women enter the Catholic Church. It includes several stages marked by study, prayer and rites at Mass. Participants in the RCIA are known as catechumens. They undergo a process of conversion as they study the Gospel, profess faith in Jesus and the Catholic Church, and receive the sacraments of baptism, confirmation and Holy Eucharist. The RCIA process follows the ancient practice of the Church and was restored by the Second Vatican Council as the normal way adults prepare for baptism. If you know of anyone who would be interested in the Catholic faith, please ask them to contact the Parish office, our classes will be starting soon.

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Cardinal Ambrozic Has Passed On - Communication from Archbishop Collins