January 19th, 2014 – SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Today’s readings challenges us to live and die like the Lamb of God. In both the first and second readings God calls individuals to
service. In the first reading, from the Songs of the Suffering Servant in Isaiah, the aspects of the Lord’s life and mission are
foreshadowed. Paul reminds the Corinthians in the second reading that “they are sanctified and called to be holy.” The gospel
presents three themes: a) John’s witness to Jesus, b) Jesus’ epiphany and identification as Lamb of God, and c) the call to
discipleship. Those who accept the call gradually accept the identity of the One who calls them.
FEASTS THIS WEEK
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Friday
Saturday
The Theology of the Body……..
St. Fabian, Pope, Martyr, Optional Memorial
St. Agnes, Virgin, Martyr, Memorial
St. Vincent, Deacon, Martyr, Optional
Memorial
St. Francis de Sales, Bishop, Doctor, Memorial
The Conversion of St. Paul the Apostle, Feast
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LOOKING AHEAD
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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.
Jan. 31
Movie & Spaghetti Night
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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
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.
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: Mary Sebastianpillai. For the Souls of: Souls in
Purgatory.
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
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
Movie & Spaghetti Night
Lectio Divina with Thomas Cardinal Collins
January 31 – 7:30 p.m.
Saint Francis Xavier Parish invites you to a “Movie & Spaghetti
Night” on Friday, Jan. 31, 2014 at the Main Hall. The movie
entitled “The 13th Day,” is a remarkable re-telling of the story of
the miracle at Fatima. This is a reminder of a very important
message for the World, contained in God’s proclamation
transmitted to the children of Fatima.----See you there for a family
bonding night. Your “love offering” is appreciated.
Retreat Weekend with Fr. Ron Rolheiser,
OMI.
February 7-9, 2014 at Queen of Apostles Renewal Centre, 1617
Blythe Road, Mississauga
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
Theme: “Entering the Soul through Stories”
Please call 905-278-5229 to register.
MASS INTENTIONS
Pilgrimage to Italy & France: Fr. Susai Raj
A pilgrimage is but a Spiritual journey of a devotee. It is to be in
the presence of God who is present in a Special way in the place
of pilgrimage and being thus present imparts to us generous
blessings. Therefore, I call upon the faithful to join for these ten
days journey to make an effort to see God and meet Him in
oneself and in others. Details are available in the parish office.
Monday, Jan. 20
Tuesday, Jan. 21
Wednesday, Jan.
22
8:00am
7:00pm
8:00am
Noon
8:00am
7:00pm
St. Francis Xavier Resource Library
Opening hours:
Wednesdays and Fridays: 6:30 – 8:30 pm. Closed during Mass
Sundays: 8:45 am – 12 noon. Closed during Mass
From the
Resource Library
Finding God wherever you are: selected spiritual
writings / Francis de Sales
By Joseph F, Power
248.4 POW
(St. Francis de Sales Feast day: January 24th)
Deep within, every human being is searching: there are those
who, consciously or not, seek God, and there are those who,
having "found" God in some degree of faith, seek for ways to
deepen their contact with the divine in prayer and to live in
relationship with God. St. Francis de Sales outlined a way in
which people could live God's love fully within their families,
among their friends and in their places of work. Anyone seeking a
relationship with God and practical ways of carrying out this
devotion in daily life will find this book valuable.
Thursday, Jan. 23
Friday, Jan. 24
Sat., Jan. 25
Sunday, Jan. 26
8:00am
Noon
8:00am
7:00pm
9:00am
5:00pm
8:00am
9:00am
10:30am
Noon
1:30pm
7:00pm
Intentions - Barbara Miranda
+ Lourdes De Andrade
+ Elias De Pool
Thanksgiving - Tony & Belinda
+ Agnes Sequeira
Thanksgiving - Marion Family
Thanksgiving to St. Jude
Thanksgiving - Joseph Family
Thanksgiving to St. Jude & Holy
Spirit
Intentions - Geny Toribio
Intentions - Yaqub Yaqub
+ Christnamma Gnanamuthu
+ Mathew Wong
+ Veronica Elefano
+ Ruben Zabala
+ Blancaflor Abrajano
+ Souls in Purgatory
+ Jose Raga Jimenez Jr.
Intentions - Mrs. B. Morrison
+ Mathew Wong
+ Lewis D’Souza
Intentions - Min Wook Sul
Pro Populo
Thanksgiving - Wilfred &
Geraldine Fernandes
+ John Sousa
Thanksgiving to the Sacred Heart
of Jesus for Seven Star School
+ Rosalind Diptee
+ Katrina Macri
+ Dulcine & James Pereira