19/10/2014 - St. Francis of Assisi Church

TWENTY-NINETH SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME – OCTOBER 19TH, 2014
WORLD MISSION SUNDAY
Today,
World
Mission
Sunday,
with
Catholics
throughout the world, we
are called to offer our
prayers
and
generous
financial support, through
the Propagation of the Faith,
for the worldwide mission of
Jesus. Your gift on World
Mission Sunday helps…
• People in remote villages, towns and cities through
the witness and work of missionaries and local
priests.
• Children, the elderly, refugees, the sick, and orphans
through the service of Religious Sisters and
Brothers.
• To bring the Gospel to the poorest of our human
family
• Catechists proclaim the message of hope and peace
that only Christ can give.
Please offer prayer for the work of the Church in the Missions
today – Africa, Asia, the Pacific Islands and Latin America.
And please be as generous as you can today, World Mission
Sunday.
Oggi, è la Domenica Mondiale per le Missioni, ed insieme a
altri Cattolici in tutto il mondo, siamo chiamati a pregare e a
donare con generosità, attraverso la Propagazione della
Fede, per l’azione missionaria di Gesù nel mondo. Il vostro
contributo in occasione della Domenica Missionaria Mondiale
aiuterà:
• Gli abitanti di villaggi, paesi e città remoti tramite la
testimonianza e le opere svolte dai missionari e dai
sacerdoti del luogo
• I bambini, gli anziani, i profughi, gli ammalati e gli
orfani attraverso il servizio svolto dalle nostre Sorelle
e Fratelli Religiosi
• A portare il Vangelo ai membri più poveri della
nostra famiglia umana
• Ai catechisti nel diffondere il messaggio di speranza
e pace che solo Gesù può donare
Vi chiediamo di pregare per le opere Missionarie della Chiesa
- in Africa, Asia, le Isole del Pacifico e nell’America Latina –
e di essere generosi nel donare oggi, la Giornata Missionaria
Mondiale.
JOY OF THE GOSPEL – REFLECTION SERIES
Join us for three Sundays to journey through the teaching
and spirituality of Pope Francis through the
document, Evangelii Gaudium, “The Joy of the Gospel.”
Through presentation, reflection and discussion, we will
understand more fully the invitation to deeper discipleship
with Jesus through this ground-breaking text and joyful text
by our remarkable new Pope. Sessions start:
November 2: Proclaiming the Gospel
December 7: The Social Dimension of Evangelization
Sessions will follow the Sunday 12:10 p.m. Mass
Neumann Hall, St. Patrick’s Church, 131 McCaul St.,
To register, contact the parish office at 416-598-3269 or
secretary@stpatrickstoronto.ca
WEEKEND MASS ATTENDANCE COUNT
This weekend and next weekend you will notice that an
attendance count will be taken during the Mass. This count
is done annually and is being done not only in our parish but
in all the parishes of the Central Pastoral Region in order to
prepare for the implementation of the Central Pastoral
Region planning study. It is hoped that this study will assist
in assessing and promoting the vitality of our parishes.
ST MARY’S CATHOLIC SECONDARY
SCHOOL
St Mary’s Catholic Secondary School is now offering the
internationally-recognized, International Baccalaureate (IB)
Diploma Programme, for highly-motivated students. An
information session will be held on October 22nd at 6:30 pm,
in the school library, just prior to the St Mary’s Open House
which will commence at 7:00 pm.
THE SOCIETY OF ST VINCENT DE PAUL
ST FRANCIS OF ASSISI CONF. FOOD DRIVE
All non perishable food items as well
as personal care items will continue
to be collected during the month of
October. These can be placed inside
the church at the front of the statue of
St Francis. Your generosity makes a
difference! Thank you!
I donazioni di cibi non deperibili, e
anche prodotti per la cura personale
continueranno ad essere raccolti nel
corso del mese di ottobre. La vostra
generosità può fare davvero una differenza. Grazie.
USED BOOK SALE
From October 28 to November 1, a
Giant Used Book Sale is being held to
raise funds for the Kelly Library at
Saint Michael’s College at the
University of Toronto. It will be held
in the Reading Room of the Kelly
Library at 113 St Joseph Street
(closest major intersection is Bay and
Bloor). There is convenient subway
and bus access as well as nearby
parking. Choose from the largest selection of Catholic books
in the GTA and a full selection of other subjects such as
French, Italian Art and books for children. Full details at
www.stmikes.utoronto.ca/booksale
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY
A non-profit organization the Society of Sharing: Inner-City
Volunteers is a ShareLife member agency formed in 1981
by the parishes of Pastoral Zone One in downtown Toronto.
This organisation provides volunteer services to seniors and
adults with disabilities living alone through programs such as
Friendly Visiting, Medical and Shopping Escorts etc. They
need volunteers to keep the program running. If interested
please call 416 413 0380 or email: info@societyofsharing.org
LA VENTINOVESIMA DOMENICA DI TEMPO ORDINARIO - ANNO A – 19 OTTOBRE 2014
FIRST MEETING FOR FHC CANDIDATES
Parents and First Holy Communion Candidates have their
first meeting for Unit 1 – Chapters 1 & 2
Sunday October 26th at 10.30 am
OR
Saturday November 1st
FHC & CONFIRMATION:
RITE OF ENROLMENT
Once the registration is complete, our
Enrolment Rite will be held at the following Masses (choose one):
MASS SCHEDULE
October 18th to October 26th 2014
12:00PM
9:00 AM
THE SOURCE
October 23 from 7 pm to 9 pm at St Paul’s Basilica, 83
Power Street, Toronto:
The Office of Vocations are offering a “Come and See”
weekend retreat October 31st to November 2nd 2014 at St
Augustine’s Seminary, in Scarborough.
11:30 AM
Jean Harripaul
8:00 AM
8:0o AM
9:30 AM
OFM NYC
School Mass – St Francis & St Luke schools
Wednesday, October 22nd
St John Paul II, Pope
Bl. Josephine Leroux, Virgin and Martyr,
Poor Clare
This will be an opportunity for young men of 18 years and older
to spend a weekend with time for prayer, reflection and
information on the process of becoming one of Christ’s
disciples through the Catholic priesthood.
8:00 AM
OFM NYC
Giovanni Orlando Buffone
Thursday, October 23rd
St John of Capistrano, Friar Priest
OFM NYC
Friday, October 24th
St Anthony Mary Claret, Bishop
St Anthony of St Anna Galvao, Friar Priest
8:00 AM
For Parishioners’ Intentions
Saturday, October 25th
5:00 PM
Domenica De Caria
Sunday, October 26 th
9:00 AM
THANK YOU !
Last Sunday we had the pleasure of Fr. James Wells, O.F.M.
joining us to say the 11:30 Mass. Some of you may recall
Fr. James. He was assigned to the Parish as an Associate
Pastor from 1995 to 1998 and usually celebrated the Sunday
9:00 a.m. English Mass. Many were surprised to see
Fr. James and recalled many happy memories. Some of you
also remembered Father's excellent singing ability. Father as a
young man studied at Toronto's St. Michael’s Choir School.
Antonio Fusillo e Pasquale Perfetto
Tuesday, October 21st
8:00 AM
7:00 PM
The administration and staff of St Joseph’s
College School cordially invites Grade 8
female students and their parents/guardians to
the Information Evening and Open House to
be held on Wednesday, Oct 29th, at 7:00 pm.
St Joseph’s College School, 74 Wellesley
Street West.
Giuseppina Froio e Teresina Gulli;
Famiglia D’Ambrosio e Caggiano;
Peter Gallo; Lucia e Carlo Tedesco;
Pasquale e Maria Cioffi;
Giuseppe, Carmela e Giorgio Nasso;
Mariano e Fiorina e Franco Greco e Fam.;
Salvatore Amato e Famiglia;
Pasquale Gallippi; Salvatore Ceniti;
Nicola e Civita Romano; Giuseppe Suriano;
Monday, October 20th
“ The Love of Christ urges us on”
to radically respond to His call
To follow Him whole-heartily.
Jesus is inviting you to spend time with Him
So that you may discover His call
ST JOSEPH’S COLLEGE SCHOOL
For Parishioners’ Intentions
Sunday, October 19th
rd
COME AND SEE WEEKEND
Wedding: Alessandro Sarcenco and
Maria Nadia Ienco
5:o0 PM
Sun Oct 26th at the 11:30 am Mass
Sat Nov 1st at the 5:00 pm Mass
Sun Nov 23rd at the 11:30 am Mass
Sat Nov 29th at the 5:00 pm Mass
Join us for an evening of prayer and fellowship, from 7 pm to
8 pm in the main chapel. We’ll have Adoration of the Blessed
Sacrament with meditative music provided by the Sisters.
Confessions will be available. From 8 to 9 pm we’ll have
refreshments and fellowship in the hall downstairs. We hope to
see you there!
For more information, contact Sr. Cecilia Rose, SV at 416-4632722 or Toronto@sistersoflife.org
Saturday, October 18th
St Luke, Ebangelist
11:30 AM
Per Tutti I Defunti;
Giuseppe e Francesco Sisi;
Carmine, Francesco e Margherita Amoroso;
Famiglia Carnevale; Domenico Iannetta;
Michele Caccamo, Gerarda Tersigni e
Michele Tersigni; Antonio e Rina Gentile;
Bruno e Teresa Malfara; Eugenio Deltufo;
Agnese e Filomena Fierro;
Graziella Tomaselli
Caterina Rizzuto