November 3rd, 2013 - THIRTY-FIRST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Today’s readings focus on God’s mercy and how we respond to it. The first reading, from the Book of Wisdom, proclaims God’s
love for all. In the second reading Paul urges us to conduct ourselves in such a way as to be worthy of God’s call. The Gospel, tells
us that because of his short stature Zaccheus climbed a tree in order to be able to see Jesus. How much trouble are we willing to go
through in our lives to see Jesus? Zaccheus responded generously and concretely to God’s call by turning his life around. What
concrete demands does discipleship make on our lives? How have we responded?
FEASTS THIS WEEK
Monday
Saturday
Nov. 14
Nov. 16
Nov. 16-17
Nov. 24
Sanctuary Candle Intentions
St. Charles Borromeo, Bishop, Memorial
The Dedication of the Lateran Basilica, Feast
Special intentions: Rowena Dizon, Maria Rosa Furtado, Mary
Sebastianpillai.
LOOKING AHEAD
28th Annual Bishop’s Altar Server Awards
Make-Up Meeting for First Holy Communion.
CWL Talent Show.
St. Vincent de Paul Society - Bundle Up
Sunday.
Make-Up Inscription for First Holy
Communion. All Mass times on Sunday only.
Weekly Collection Update
Sunday Collection: $14,768.47
Debt Reduction: $295.35
Seven of our altar servers received the Bishop’s Award last Oct.
19, 2013. The prestigious award is given in recognition of the
altar servers’ leadership, commitment to and generosity of time in
helping the parish.
Andrea Borges, Alistair Fernandes, Gareth Da Silva, Martin
Mendoza, David Polo, Nisan Thuraraitnam and Jay Vania
received their award from Auxiliary Bishop John Boissonneau
during a Special Mass held at Our Lady of the Airways Church in
Mississauga.
The Bishop’s Altar Server Award is an annual event sponsored by
the Serra Club to honour the young men and women of faith who
help in the parish.
Wednesday Collection: $492.00
Additional World Mission Collection: $289.65
Bundle Up Sunday
Thank you for your generosity.
Candle Intentions
First Holy Communion – Make up Meeting
For those of you who could not attend the First Eucharist meeting,
we are having one final meeting in November 2013. The new
make-up meeting date for First Eucharist is Thursday,
November 14, 2013 at 7pm in the Church.
The Inscription date is Sunday, November 24th for all Masses.
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
Knights of Columbus Membership Drive
Extended French Information Meeting
St. Francis Xavier Council 12067 is having its membership drive
on Saturday/Sunday, November 2 & 3. Members from the
Knights of Columbus will be available to speak to potential future
knights from the age of 18 and upwards.
Parents/Guardians are invited to attend Extended French
Information Meeting on Tuesday, January 14, 2014 at 7:00pm at
San Lorenzo Ruiz School, 100 Barondale Drive, Mississauga. The
principal of your child’s school can inform you as to which centre
your child may attend for the Extended French program.
The St. Francis Xavier Council has been in existence for over 16
years and currently has over 250 members on its roster from
different parishes. For more information about the knights and as
to what we do, please take a moment to visit the council’s web
site: http://www.kofc12067.blogspot.ca.
For further information, please contact Alan Pires, Fraternal
Benefits Advisor & Membership Director @ (647) 988-3557 &
alanpireskofc@gmail.com.
MASS INTENTIONS
Sat., Nov. 2
5:00pm
Sunday, Nov. 3
8:00am
9:00 am
10:30am
Noon
CWL TALENT SHOW
The Catholic Women’s League invites you to join in an
afternoon of entertainment, where participants of various ages will
be showcasing their talent at the Annual Talent Show on Saturday
November 16th, 2013 from 2.00pm – 4.30 pm in the parish
hall. All are welcome to attend this event and show your
support. Funds raised go to Vita Centre. Refreshments will be
served.
Monday, Nov. 4
Tuesday, Nov. 5
Wednesday, Nov.
6
1:30 pm
7:00pm
8:00am
7:00pm
8:00am
Noon
8:00am
7:00pm
For tickets and other details please pick up a flyer in the foyer at
the back of the church or contact Shiroma Crasto: 905 712 1786
or Charmaine Alweyn: 905 565 0749
Welcome to our Newly Baptized
Liam Noah Halim, Marissa Lily Guinchard, Jason Dasig Caranto,
Rylee Jade Cortes-Rodulfo, Addison Jade Maria Yvonne
Fernandes-Magpayo, Raegan Jolie Nocon, Rhylee Jade Nocon,
Raphaela Sarah Samuel, Ayden Maddox Theodore Thompson,
Aleksandra-Maria Gloger, Kalayce Sienna Browne, Xavier
Michael Robert Maitland, Emma Elizabeth Mendes, Sascha
Lillian Rivera-Marzan, Ronel Kevin Standford, Aryan Vinsan.
May our Lord Jesus Christ look lovingly on these children, on
their parents and godparents.
Thursday, Nov. 7
Friday, Nov. 8
Office of Vocations
Can I risk sharing the goodness God has given me? Can I care for
the needs of my brothers and sisters? Can I respond to God as a
priest, deacon, brother or sister? If God is calling you, contact Fr.
Hansoo Park at 416-968-0997 email: vocations@vocations.ca
website: www.vocationstoronto.ca
Sat. , Nov. 9
8:00am
Noon
8:00am
7:00pm
9:00am
+ Deceased in Cawagas & Garcia
Families
Intentions - Dory Arzadon
Pro Populo
+ Deceased in Caramancion
Family
Intentions - Purificacion dela
Rosa
+ Asia Aboona
+ Doreen D’Cruz
Intentions - Maria Paz Rolda
+ Gonzago Fernandes
Intentions - Alicia Adorna
+ Francis Lim
+ Giuseppe Albanese
Intentions - Dylan Dacosta
Intentions - Robert Peralta
Intentions - Gilbert & Evelyn
Despacio
+ Deceased CWL Members
+ Narciso Sr. & Irenea Chuson
+ Gloria Navarro
+ Annunziata Della Guardia
+ Joe D’Souza
+ Elarian Mascarenhas
+ Isabel Deguia Pagtalunan
+ Eremita D’Souza
+ Jem Fortunato
+ Moises Aglipay
+ Deceased in Parado &
Monteiro Families
+ Jesus Mendoza Jr.
+ Fernando Villamin
+ Casimira Lagman
Intentions - Sharon D’Sa
+ Ricardo Pangantihon
+ Iris Coates
+ John & Maria De Costa
+ Rosario Roca
St. Francis Xavier Church Resource Library
Opening hours:
Wednesdays and Fridays:
6:30 – 8:30 pm. Closed during Mass
Sundays: 8:45 am – 12 noon. Closed during Mass