February 23rd, 2014 – SEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Today’s readings explain the basis of Christian morality, namely, the holiness of the loving, compassionate and merciful God.
The first reading gives the “holiness code”: “Be holy, for the Lord, your God is holy.” It also teaches us the way to show God’s
holiness: “Love your neighbor as you love yourself.” In the second reading St. Paul gives us an additional reason to be holy. We are
to keep our bodies holy because we are the temples of the Holy Spirit and the Spirit of God lives within us. In the first part of the
gospel Jesus condemns the Lex Talionis, or the law of retaliation, given by Moses. Rather than retaliate, He encourages us to love,
forgive and reconcile with others, because there’s no place for retaliation in the life of a Christian. The second part of the gospel
tells us to love our neighbors and our enemies even if we feel they don’t deserve it. We should love them because Jesus loves
them so much and He also died for them. It is this attitude that makes Christians different from others.
Our Lady of Peñafrancia
LOOKING AHEAD
Mar. 1
KOC – Blood Donor Clinic.
Mar. 5
Ash Wednesday. Mass Times: 8am, 12noon
& 7pm.
Mar. 9
Our Lady of Peñafrancia Novena Mass.
May 24-25
Marriage Encounter.
The 3rd monthly Novena Mass in honor of Our Lady of
Peñafrancia will be held at the Main Hall of St. Francis Xavier
Church on Sunday, March 9th, 2014.
1:30 p.m. – Rosary and Novena Prayers
2:00 p.m. – Mass
3:00 p.m. – Potluck Early Dinner
First Holy Communion Preparation Masses
23 Feb.
23 Feb.
23 Feb.
23 Feb.
2 Mar.
2 Mar.
St. Valentine School
St. Veronica School
St. Hilary School
St. Jude School
San Lorenzo Ruiz
St. Gertrude School
12noon
12noon
1:30pm
1:30pm
12noon
1:30pm
Sanctuary Candle Intentions
Special intentions: Rowena Dizon. For the Souls of: Edilberto
Magat, Douglas Waechter, Souls in Purgatory.
Women’s Retreat
March 7-9, 2014
Queen of Apostles Renewal Centre
1617 Blythe Road, Mississauga
Lent is an annual journey that often seems to pass quickly with
not enough time for spiritual growth. Why not consider coming
on retreat? It’s a wonderful way to prepare for the great feast of
Easter. This retreat will include talks given by the Queen of
Apostles Renewal Centre team. There is quiet time for personal
reflection, small group sharing, daily Mass, morning and evening
prayer, opportunity for the Sacrament of Reconciliation or
personal spiritual direction.
BLOOD DONOR CLINIC
Senior’s Retreat
The Knights of Columbus will be hosting a Canadian Blood
Services blood donor clinic in the Church Hall again on Saturday,
the 1st of March 2014. Members of the Knights of Columbus
will be at the back of the church, after weekend Masses prior to
the clinic date, to assist those who wish to sign-up to donate.
ASH Wednesday, March 5, 2014
Queen of Apostles Renewal Centre,
1617 Blythe Road, Mississauga
9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
CLINC DATE: Saturday, March 1, 2014
CLINIC TIME: 10.00 a.m. - 1.00 p.m.
Preached by the Centre Team. The day concludes with Mass.
Hot lunch is provided.
To register for either Retreat, please call 905-278-5229.
Theology on Tap West – Sexuality and
God’s Covenant of Love
March 10, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. – West 50 Pourhouse & Grille
50 Burnhamthorpe Road West, Mississauga
The Office of Catholic Youth, Faith Connections, and your local
parishes invite young adults (19-39) to join us for an evening of
thought-provoking theological discussion in a relaxed setting,
with special guest: Dr. Moira McQueen. Munchies provided.
Cash bar. Come and bring a friend! RSVP appreciated. For more
information, contact us at 416-599-7676, youth@ocytoronto.org
or visit www.ocytoronto.org. Theology on Tap West is on
Twitter. Use #ToTWest to join the conversation.
Lay Pastoral Visitors Training
Saturdays March 8, 15, 22, 2014 - 9:30am to 3:00pm.
St. Ignatius Loyola Parish, Mississauga
Office of Formation for Discipleship will be offering the Lay
Pastoral Visitors Training beginning on March 8, 2014 for three
weeks. This training is designed to prepare lay persons to provide
pastoral visits and/or bring Holy Communion to the sick and shutins of our parish communities. Participants are required to attend
all three Saturdays. There is no cost to attend, however
registration is required. For further information, please
visit: http://www.archtoronto.org/discipleship/formation_winter20
14.html or call (416) 721-3741.
Art and Prayer as a Path of Healing Grief
A New Beginnings inspirational talk with Michael Stoeber,
Professor of Religion and Spirituality at Regis College,
The Jesuit School of Theology at the University of Toronto.
Pre-registration is NOT required.
Tuesday, March 4, 2014 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Catholic Pastoral Centre: 1155 Yonge St. 4th Floor, Toronto
(Parking available)
(Enquiries Deacon James Shaughnessy MSW., RSW., Psyn.D. at
Catholic Family Services of Toronto 416-921-1163 ext 2227 or
by email jshaughn@cfstoronto.com)
MASS INTENTIONS
Monday, Feb. 24
Tuesday, Feb. 25
Wednesday, Feb.
26
8:00am
7:00pm
8:00am
Noon
8:00am
7:00pm
St. Francis Xavier Resource Library
+ Michael McIsaac
+ Benigno Dizon
+ Serafin R. Santos
+ Magdaline Saverimuttu
+ Cecilio Montesaña
+ Angelita Madrigal
+ Eliza Torrano
+ Deceased members of the
Redoblado Family
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
Care of the soul: a guide for cultivating depth and sacredness in
everyday life
By Thomas Moore
158.1 MOO
Thursday, Feb. 27
Friday, Feb. 28
Thomas Moore's Care of the Soul is a meditation on the sacred art
of soulful living. The soul is the seat of the emotions and the hub
of our lives, and cannot be separated from the body, family, work,
love, or power. Moore claims that loss of the soul lies behind the
restlessness, addiction, insecurity, and frustration of so many
contemporary men and women. With lives devoid of meaning and
purpose, people yearn for something to nourish their souls. In this
book, Moore helps us see that we can survive and learn from our
personal troubles, tragedies, and follies.
Care of the Soul is an essential primer for those who want to
relate spirituality to everyday life.
+ Ron Thomas
Intentions - Andrea Pansoy
+ Dora Lobo
+ Daniel Mark Wilson
+ Dominga & Porfirio Grande
Thanksgiving - Dr. Christina
Gamo
Thanksgiving - Barbara
Kakarelis
Thanksgiving - Shania & Leanne
Netto
Sat., Mar. 1
Sunday, Mar. 2
8:00am
Noon
8:00am
7:00pm
9:00am
5:00pm
8:00am
9:00am
10:30am
Noon
1:30pm
7:00pm
Intentions - Cynthia Argoso
+ Restituto Yulay
+ Manuel Da Rocha
+ Julia & Judy Ayoubi
+ Ana Josefa Fernandes
+ Auxaella Vaz
Intentions - Maikel Michriky
+ Crisostomo Alda
+ Cristiano Morgado
+ Auxaella Vaz
Pro Populo
Thanksgiving - Minwook Sul