January 12th, 2014 - THE BAPTISM OF OUR LORD
This Sunday the Church celebrates the Baptism of the Lord (as narrated in the gospel), which marked the beginning of Jesus’
public ministry. It focuses on the revelation of Jesus to the nation by John the Baptist who revealed Him to those who
were awaiting the fulfillment of God’s promise. In many ways this is similar to last week’s celebration (Epiphany), when
Jesus was revealed to the representatives of the Gentile world. Jesus was baptized not to show His need for repentance but to show
the extent of ours. He chose to identify with us in our sinfulness. Later He would continue His identification with sinners by
sharing meals with them. The first reading tells us that a chosen servant of God will courageously serve God and help others to
salvation. The second reading reminds us that our own baptism gave us the power to do good.
Free Throw Tournament
FEASTS THIS WEEK
Monday
Friday
St. Hilary, Bishop, Doctor, Optional Memorial
St. Anthony, Abbot, Memorial
LOOKING AHEAD
Jan. 15
Christopher Leadership Course
Jan. 18
Free Throw Tournament
Jan. 22
Liturgy of the Word with Children
Jan. 22
The Theology of the Body
Jan. 30
Confirmation Preparation Mass for
all schools in Church at 7pm.
First Holy Communion Preparation Masses
26 Jan. St. Valentine School
26 Jan. St. Veronica School
26 Jan. St. Hilary School
26 Jan. St. Jude School
9 Feb. San Lorenzo Ruiz
9 Feb. St. Gertrude School
23 Feb. St. Valentine School
23 Feb. St. Veronica School
23 Feb. St. Hilary School
23 Feb. St. Jude School
2 Mar. San Lorenzo Ruiz
2 Mar. St. Gertrude School
12noon
12noon
1:30pm
1:30pm
12noon
1:30pm
12noon
12noon
1:30pm
1:30pm
12noon
1:30pm
Confirmation Preparation Mass
30 Jan. All Schools
7pm
Sanctuary Candle Intentions
Special intentions: Anastasia Pereira, Mary Sebastianpillai, Scott
Randall, Mary Bastiampillai. For the Soul of: Evangeline Manio.
The Knights of Columbus is organizing its annual Free Throw
Tournament for girls and boys from ages 9 to 14 on Saturday,
January 18, 2104 at the San Lorenzo Ruiz School, 100 Barondale
Dr., Mississauga (Hurontario/Barondale intersection). The
tournament will commence @ 8.30 a.m. sharp.
If you would like to participate in this tournament, please email or
call the following brothers. Brother Knights will be available after
the weekend masses to assist parents and participants.
Kelvin Netto elianetto@hotmail.com or 416-951-7352
Patrick Bajcar patrick.bajcar@gmail.com or 416-993-0146
Edwin D’Cruz edcruz007@gmail.com or 416-726-5912
Christopher Leadership Course
The Christopher Leadership Course, a non-profit
organization, believes that all people deserve the
opportunity to realize their full potential as individuals by
enhancing their leadership and communication skills, as
well as their confidence. The 11-week course provides a
welcoming and supportive environment where individuals
learn effective communication skills and overcome fear of
public speaking. The course is a powerful asset and
confidence-builder for anyone and particularly for people
in transition, whether it is from school into the workforce,
from another country into Canada, or from one career to
another. An evening course will be held at St. Francis
Xavier Church, beginning on Wednesday, January 15, 2014.
If you are interested in learning more about the course,
please call 416-410-5205 or visit our website at
www.4-confidence.com.
Liturgy of the Word with
Children
This 2 hour workshop will empower catechists to
proclaim the Gospel to the very young, using
words easily understood by children. Catechists
will be shown how to prepare both their worship
space and themselves for this essential ministry to bring the
Gospel message to children and their families.
Location: St. Francis Xavier Parish, 5650 Mavis Road, Miss.
Date: Wed. evening, Jan. 22, 2014, from 7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
To Register, call the Office of Formation for Discipleship at 416934-3400 ext. 523
On-Line Form: www.archtoronto.org/discipleship
Fax: 416-934-3431 Email: formation@archtoronto.org
Lectio Divina with Thomas Cardinal Collins
One Sunday evening each month, (Date coming up: Feb. 2,
2014), all are welcome to join Cardinal Collins, for Lectio Divina
at St. Michael's Cathedral. We begin with Vespers (Evening
Prayer) at 7 p.m., followed by Lectio Divina from 7:30 to 8:15
p.m. This year, Cardinal Collins will be reflecting on the Gospel
of Mark.
“Lectio Divina” [“divine, or sacred, reading”] is the name given
to a spiritual tradition among Christians over the last two
thousand years, in which they attentively and prayerfully read the
word of God. In Lectio Divina we seek not to master or grasp the
sacred text, but rather through it, prayerfully and silently, to come
into the presence of God. We seek to be humbly attentive to
God’s Holy Word, to savour it, and to let it enter into our heart as
much as our heads, so that it may transform us.
For more information, visit:
http://www.archtoronto.org/lectio/index.htm
The Theology of the Body……..
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Addresses “What does it mean to be human?” and “How
can I live my life in a way that brings happiness and
fulfillment?”
Is given to us by Blessed Pope John Paul II and setting
people free to live the life of greatness to which we are
all called.
Is an adult faith formation program that unfolds God’s
plan for human love, life, marriage, and family
MASS INTENTIONS
Monday, Jan. 13
Tuesday, Jan. 14
8:00am
7:00pm
8:00am
Noon
Wednesday, Jan.
15
8:00am
7:00pm
Thursday, Jan. 16
8:00am
Noon
Friday, Jan. 17
8:00am
7:00pm
9:00am
5:00pm
8:00am
9:00am
Is for everyone: singles, engaged couples, married
couples, and youth 18+
Will be presented over 5 consecutive Wednesdays,
beginning Wednesday, January 22nd @ 7:30 pm to
9:30 pm in St. Francis Xavier Parish Hall.
A fee of $20.00 per person or $25.00 per couple, which includes
workbook, and a fee of $5.00 for repeat participants will be
collected at the first session.
Registration is required by January 19th, 2014.
For information and or registration contact David @ 905-8489836 or 647-221-9836 or email stfx.tob@gmail.com
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
January 26 - 3 p.m.
St. Paul’s Basilica, 83 Power St., Toronto
Ecumenical prayer service with His Eminence Thomas Cardinal
Collins, Anglican Archbishop Colin Johnson, Slovak Catholic
Bishop John Pazak, Anglican Bishop Mark MacDonald and other
local religious leaders. This service is the final event of the Week
of Prayer for Christian Unity, which will take place January 1825. For more information, contact the Office of Ecumenical and
Interfaith Affairs at 416-934-3400, ext. 344.
Sat., Jan. 18
Sunday, Jan. 19
10:30am
Noon
1:30pm
7:00pm
+ Harish Kumar
+ Gonzago Fernandes
Thanksgiving - Denise Passanha
Intentions - Dino & Lucia
Menezes-Gama
+ Arturo Santiago Sr.
Thanksgiving - Sapinoso &
Ramlogan Families
Thanksgiving - Vimal Simi
Intentions - Elvie Arboleda
Intentions - Shiela LeanoCunanan
+ Francisco Racanelli
+ Anthony & Lena Mendes
+ Holy Innocence
+ Walter Dharmai
+ Mathew Wong
+ Louis C. D’Souza
+ Rafael Caluag
+ Mary Shea
+ Angelita Madrigal
+ Ming Galvez
Intentions - Gerald Fernandes
Thanksgiving - St. Katri
Tekakwitha
+ Gil D. Mizal
+ Mathew Rodrigues
Intentions - Blanca Polo
Intentions - QLB Group
+ Ramella Ledesma
+ Dominico Manh Vu & Anna
Mit Tran
+ Idalina Nogueira
+ Souls of the Deceased
+ Paul Szimczuk
Pro Populo