October 27th, 2013 – THIRTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
The main theme of today’s liturgy is that true humility must be the hallmark of our prayers. The first reading, from Sirach, talks
about “the prayer of the lowly piercing the clouds to reach the unseen throne of God.” Such prayers are heard because they come
from the hearts of people who know how much they need God. Prayer should always be accompanied with humble and selfless
service. In the second reading Paul, who was a former Pharisee, humbly acknowledges his work accomplished by the grace of God,
and he thanks God for enabling him to fight a good battle, to “run a good race while keeping his faith intact and proclaiming it”. In
today’s gospel, parable about the Pharisee and the tax collector, Jesus reminds us that God hears the prayers of those who approach
Him in humility. God did not hear the prayer of the Pharisee because he did nothing but praise himself. On the other hand, the tax
collector’s prayer, “O God, be merciful to me, a sinner,” was heard because he humbled himself, acknowledging his sins and
asking for God’s mercy.
FEASTS THIS WEEK
Monday
Friday
Saturday
St. Simon and St. Jude, Apostle, Feast
All Saints, Solemnity
The Commemoration of All the Faithful
Departed (All Souls’ Day)
Sanctuary Candle Intentions
Special intentions: Norberta Agustin, Mary Sebastianpillai, Michael
Bastiampillai.
First Holy Communion – Make up Meeting
LOOKING AHEAD
Confirmation Inscription Mass Times
Oct. 27 St. Hilary &
9:00am
St. Valentine School
Oct. 27 St. Gertrude &
10:30am
St. Jude School
Oct. 27 San Lorenzo
12noon
Oct. 27 St. Veronica
1:30pm
Oct. 27 Others (any of the weekend Mass Times)
Make-Up: First Holy Communion Inscription – All Mass Times
on Sunday, Nov. 24 only
Nov. 16-17
SSDVP – Bundle Up Sunday.
Weekly Collection
Update
Sunday Collection: $15,804.99
Debt Reduction: $447.50
Wednesday Collection:
$479.60
World Mission Sunday
Collection: $5,270.75
Thank you for your generosity.
2013 SHARELIFE
PARISH GOAL $80,500
80,500
80,000
75,000
70,000
65,000
60,000
55,000
50,000
45,000
40,000
35,000
30,000
25,000
20,000
15,000
Candle Intentions
For those of you who could not attend the First Eucharist meeting,
we are having one final meeting in November 2013. The makeup meeting date for First Eucharist is Thursday, November 7 at
7pm and the Inscription date is Sunday, November 24th for all
Masses.
Blessing of Statues
On Friday, November 1 for the Feast of All Saints, there will be
a special blessing of statues or pictures of Saints during the 7pm
Mass. If you have a favorite picture or statue of a saint please
drop it off at the parish office with your name and contact
information.
Also, to remember all the deceased there will be two binders
(Book of the Dead) placed at the front of the altar. You may place
the names of the deceased that you would like remembered at the
Mass, in the Book of the Dead which will be available in the
Church at the beginning of November.
Bundle Up Sunday
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 November 16-17, 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
CWL TALENT SHOW
Sing, dance, mime, play an instrument etc. and showcase your
talent. The Catholic Women’s League of St. Francis Xavier Parish
will be hosting its Annual Talent Show. All for a good cause.
Funds raised go to Vita Centre (for pregnant & parenting youth).
All ages welcome to participate.
When: Saturday, November 16th
Where: St. Francis Xavier Parish Hall
Time: 2:00pm to 4:30pm
Cost: adults - $10; kids under 10yrs - $5; participants - free.
For registration & ticket sales: weekend of Oct. 26th/27th (meet
the ladies in the foyer)
Contact: Shiroma Crasto - 905 214 3293 or Charmaine Alweyn 905 565 0749
Grade 8 Information Night
There will be a Grade 8 Information Night at St. Marcellinus
Secondary School, 730 Courtney Park Drive, Mississauga on
Thursday November 7, 2013. Guided Tours begin at 5:30pm.
St. Hilary Student Receives an Award
On October 9, 2013 at the Royal Bank Centre, one of St. Hilary
School’s Gr. 8 students, Xavier Sukhu, received an award for his
extraordinary participation in the Kids.now Leadership Program
during the 2012-13 school year. Xavier was presented the award
by the founder of the organization and Canadian Olympic gold
medalist Rosie MacLennan. Congratulations Xavier on your
outstanding accomplishment!
MASS INTENTIONS
Ministry of Consolation Training
Office of Formation for Discipleship is offering the Ministry of
Consolation Training for those who are ministering to the
bereaved in a parish setting. New and experienced parish
bereavement volunteers/ministers are welcome to attend. This
training will be held at St. Francis Xavier Parish, Mississauga on
Saturdays, November 9, 16 & 30, 2013 – 9:45am to 3:15pm. For
further information and registration forms please visit:
http://www.archtoronto.org/discipleship/formation_fall2013.htm
or call (416) 721-3741.
Sat., Oct. 26
Sunday, Oct. 27
Monday, Oct. 28
Tuesday, Oct. 29
Mass at Assumption Cemetery
Wednesday, Oct.
30
November 2 at 2pm
Catholic Cemeteries is inviting all families to participate in the
All Souls Day Mass at the Assumption Cemetery on Saturday,
November 2nd at 2pm. Msgr. Pan is the celebrant.
5:00pm
8:00am
9:00 am
10:30am
Noon
1:30 pm
7:00pm
8:00am
7:00pm
8:00am
Noon
8:00am
7:00pm
40 Days for Life
September 25 to November 3
You're invited to join other Christians for 40 Days for
Life – 40 days of prayer and fasting for an end to
abortion. You're also invited to stand and peacefully
pray during a 40-day vigil in the public right-of-way
across the street from the Women's Care Clinic located
at 960 Lawrence Avenue West, Toronto
www.40daysforlife.com/toronto and
sign up to the vigil schedule.
For more information, call 416-204-9749, ext. 239
Thursday, Oct. 31
Friday, Nov. 1
Sat. , Nov. 2
8:00am
Noon
8:00am
7:00pm
9:00am
+ Remedios Santos
Pro Populo
+ Hector Almeida
Intentions- Passanha Family
+ Nestor Leo Alda
Intentions - Carlo & Giovanna
Palumbo
+ Glenn Hessing
Thanksgiving to St. Jude
+ Rohan D’Souza
+ Lito Palma
+ Clefron Almeida
Intentions – Manuel Melo &
Family
Intentions – Raeme Sul
Intentions – Ronald Fernandes
Intentions – Wilbert Tan
Intentions – Lydia Pereira
Intentions – Thomas Varghese &
Lekha
+ Errol Barretto
+ Amelia Ruste Rodrigues
+ Paz Luistro
+ Maria Rodrigues
+ Xavier Fernandes
+ Elarian Mascarenhas
+ Amelia Rodriguez
+ John Francis Gorringe
+ Jose A. Miras
+ Agripina Pineda
+ Departed Souls in the Saldanha
Family
+ Gerry Bautista Jr.
+ Emilie Pansoy
Thanksgiving to All Saints
+ All Souls