March 2nd, 2014 – EIGHTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Today’s readings encourage us to avoid unnecessary worries, to put our trust in the love and providence of our merciful God, live
each day as it comes, and do His will and recognize His abiding presence. The first reading is one of the most touching expressions
of God’s love in the Bible: “can a mother forget her infant? ”and His solemn promise: “I will never forget you”. In the second
reading St. Paul asserts his authority as an apostle and exhorts believers not to worry who brought them to the Christian faith, and
not to judge him and other preachers. It is only God who has the right to judge. In the first part of today’s gospel Jesus emphasizes
the impossibility of serving two masters, namely God and riches. The second part states that worry is the pagan and irreligious
attitude of those who don’t believe in a loving and providing God.
FEASTS THIS WEEK
Tuesday
Wednesday
Friday
Saturday
St. Casimir, Optional Memorial
Ash Wednesday
St. Perpetua and St. Felicity, Martyrs,
Optional Memorial
St. John of God, Religious, Optional Memorial
LOOKING AHEAD
Mar. 5
Ash Wednesday. Mass Times: 8am, 12noon
& 7pm.
Mar. 9
Our Lady of Peñafrancia Novena Mass.
May 24-25
Marriage Encounter.
First Holy Communion Preparation Masses
2 Mar. San Lorenzo Ruiz
2 Mar. St. Gertrude School
12noon
1:30pm
Sanctuary Candle Intentions
Special intentions: Archbishop Nicholas Chia, Irene Lim. For the
Souls of: Souls in Purgatory.
Invitation to a Holy Mass and Healing
Service
A Eucharistic Celebration and Healing Service will be conducted
by Fr. Paul Parekkattil, V.C., Councillor for Retreats and
Pastoral Works, Marymatha Province, Vincentian Congregation,
Angamaly, India
Thursday, March 6, 2014 at 7:00 pm
St. Francis Xavier Church
5650 Mavis Road
Mississauga, ON L5V 2N6
Coffee and Fellowship will follow.
Sponsored by: Open in Spirit to God (BLD) - St. Francis Xavier
Prayer Group
Welcome to our Newly Baptized
Nicolas Alessandro Burton Boragina, Mariah Fu Calma, Jillian
Viel Candelario, Téa Isabella Dimaapi, Katherine Trang Thien
Tran Do, Tianna Lellah-Alliah Amyotte Vel, Memphis Medeiros
Gomes, Terrence Donaldson Ray Moseley, Ari Xavier Nguyen,
Isaiah Terrance Rose-Noel, Adrianna Cassandra Tavares, Ciara
Nicole Vitorino, Jeffrey Jace Pestano Zamora.
May our Lord Jesus Christ look lovingly on these children, on
their parents and godparents.
Our Lady of Peñafrancia
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
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.
Women’s Retreat
Art and Prayer as a Path of Healing Grief
March 7-9, 2014
Queen of Apostles Renewal Centre
1617 Blythe Road, Mississauga
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.
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.
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)
Senior’s Retreat
ASH Wednesday, March 5, 2014
Queen of Apostles Renewal Centre,
1617 Blythe Road, Mississauga
9:00 a.m.-4:00 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
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.
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.
MASS INTENTIONS
Monday, Mar. 3
Tuesday, Mar. 4
Wednesday, Mar.
5
Thursday, Mar. 6
Annual Mass in Honour of St. Patrick
Monday, March 17, 2014 – 10:00am
St. Michael’s Cathedral, 65 Bond Street, Toronto.
His Eminence, Thomas Cardinal Collins, Archbishop of Toronto
will be the Principal Celebrant of this year’s annual St. Patrick’s
Day Mass at St. Michael’s Cathedral. Music will be provided by
the Alumni Choir of St. Michael’s Choir School. All are welcome.
Friday, Mar. 7
Sat., Mar. 8
Sunday, Mar. 9
8:00am
7:00pm
8:00am
Noon
8:00am
Noon
7:00pm
8:00am
Noon
8:00am
7:00pm
9:00am
5:00pm
8:00am
9:00am
10:30am
Noon
1:30pm
7:00pm
Thanksgiving - D’Lima Family
+ Gonzago Fernandes
+ Rosario F. Cawagas
+ Dominador Tenazas
Thanksgiving - Norma Tan
Intentions - Lucy Ratnasamy
+ Robert Wylde
+ Lucy D’Souza
+ Mathew Rodrigues
+ Souls in Purgatory
+ Souls in Purgatory
+ Irenea Chuson
Thanksgiving - D’Lima Family
+ Allu Carvalho
+ Mariluz Maldonado
+ Mathew Rodrigues
+ James & Bridget D’Souza
Intentions - Maikel Michriky
Pro Populo