108 LAMP INTENTIONS The Two Sanctuary Lamps, the St. Anne Lamp, the Sacred Heart Lamp, the Divine Mercy Lamp and the Padre Pio Lamp burn for the following Intentions: LAMP NO. 1: LAMP NO. 2: SACRED HEART ST. ANNE LAMP: DIVINE MERCY: PADRE PIO: For the soul of Elena Maciel For the soul of Francis Xavier Tran Dai In memory of Jonathan Faria For the intention of Dorothy Cummings For the soul of Maria de Lima For the intentions of Paula Silverio & family LENTEN PENANCE CELEBRATION Monday, March 26, 2012 9:15 am † Reggie Schembri Tuesday, March 27, 2012 9:15 am † Deacon Frank Sirianni Wednesday, March 28, 2012 9:15 am † For the souls of Tavares family 7:00 pm † Antonio Spadafora Thursday, March 29, 2012 9:15 am † Mario Antonio, Mario Manuel Martins & family Friday, March 30, 2012 9:15 am † For the soul of Comfort Adafor Nobei 7:00 pm † Deacon Frank Sirianni Saturday, March 31, 2012 9:15 am † Melanie Nogueira (Confession) Reminder – The Lenten Reconciliation will take place this Sunday, March 25th (today) at 7:00 p.m. in the Church. Many priests will be present to hear confession in a variety of different languages. MASS FOR LIFE Monday, March 26 ­ 7:00 p.m. St. Anne's Parish Rosary: Mass: 6:30 p.m., 7:00 p.m. with special blessing for expectant mothers. Key Speaker: Nancy Kelly. Reception and baby shower for Birthright to follow after the Mass , During the Holy Season of Lent We will pray THE WAY OF THE CROSS Every Friday evening following the 7:00 pm Mass. Please join us as we meditate on the Passion of Our Lord. th March 30 “Mary’s Way of the Cross” th April 6 (Good Friday) Way of the Cross with meditations by Blessed John Paul II and prayers by LifeTeen Readings for Sunday April 1, 2012 PALM SUNDAY OF THE LORD’S PASSION First Reading: Isaiah 50.4-7 Second Reading: Philippians 2.6-11 Gospel Mark 14.1-15.47 VOCATIONS Unless a seed first dries out and dies, it cannot be planted in the earth to grow. Unless we die to our selfish ways, we cannot expect to be people who will “lay down their lives for their friends”. If you think God is calling you to lay down your life as a priest, religious or deacon for His Church, call Fr. Hansoo Park (416) 968-0997 email:vocations@vocations.ca www.vocationstoronto.ca JABEZ PRAYER GROUP Jabez Prayer Group meets at 7:30 p.m. every Monday evenings in the Fraser room. New members are always welcome SHARELIFE WORKING WONDERS IN OUR COMMUNITY…. “You don’t have to look far to see the wonders being worked by ShareLife in your neighbourhood, in the homes on your street, in the pews of your parish. ShareLife agencies provide competent, faith-informed care to those who turn to them for help, regardless of their beliefs or background. Last year, more than 250,000 people in our Archdiocese were helped in more than 20 languages, receiving the compassion, care and respect they rightly deserve. In addition, countless others were assisted through outreach programs around the world. — Cardinal Thomas C. Collins, Archbishop of Toronto Today is ShareLife Sunday. Please give generously. You can work WONDERS! KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS Council 14749 is holding their annual dinner/dance on April 21st at 6:30 pm. Tickets are on sale after every mass. Please see any Brother Knight for more information. Please note that the venue has changed to John Fisher Auditorium. CHRISM MASS AT ST. MICHAEL’S CATHEDRAL On Tuesday morning, April 3rd at 11:00 a.m., parishioners are invited to attend the Chrism Mass WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER Upcoming Weekend Date: April 20-22, 2012 Married couples: You deserve a weekend to celebrate being together; to rediscover each other and focus on ways to make your relationship even better. A Worldwide Marriage Weekend offers this opportunity. Consider giving each other or another couple that you know the gift of a weekend away from daily pressures; time to be with each other and with God on a Marriage Encounter Weekend. For further information or registration, please contact: Cora & Mike Bryce (905) 896-2958 or cora-mikebryce@sympatico.ca BILLY GRIMA CONCERT After 5 p.m. Mass THE PASSOVER SEDER – UNDERSTANDING OUR JEWISH ROOTS – March 29th The feast of Passover is the central story of the Jewish people, first celebrated 3,500 years ago, when God was about to deliver the Israelites out of their enslavement in Egypt. In the Seder (which means “order”) meal, we eat special foods that have symbolic significance and tell the story of the departure from Egypt, sing songs and say special prayers. It will give a new dimension to understanding the Mass and will set the scene for Holy Week in a very special way. All are welcome to experience this Seder Meal presentation! To reserve your ticket(s), please call the St. Francis Xavier Parish Office, 905 890 108 5299. Location: 5650 Mavis Road (south of 401 on Mavis Road, Mississauga