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ST. FRANCIS DE SALES 1001 Ravenscroft Road Ajax, Ontario L1T 4X1 (905) 683-1403 Fax: (905) 683-2301 ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH Heavenly Father, May we be inspired by your divine love, as we share our

1 ST. FRANCIS DE SALES 1001 Ravenscroft Road Ajax, Ontario L1T 4X1 (905) Fax: (905) ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH Heavenly Father, May we be inspired by your divine love, as we share our time, talent and treasure to strengthen our family of faith. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen. Parish Hours DAILY MASS MONDAY - THURSDAY, SATURDAY FRIDAY SUNDAY MASS SATURDAY SUNDAY 9:00 am 8:00 pm 5:00 pm 8:30 am 10:15 am 12:00 pm 7:00 pm SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION FRIDAY 7:30 pm - 8:00 pm SATURDAY 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm OFFICE HOURS MONDAY - FRIDAY SUNDAY (or anytime by appointment) 9:00 am - 5:00 pm 9:00 am - 2:00 pm Parish Contacts PASTOR ASSOCIATE PASTOR Our mission at St. Francis de Sales is to joyfully welcome you to our parish family of faith, trusting that: if you are seeking Christ, you will find Him here. If grieving, you will receive comfort. If troubled in spirit, you will receive the blessing of peace without being judged. If discouraged, you will rejoice in hope. If alone, you will find companionship and Christian love. May our parish be a sanctuary of peace for you as we journey together to the Father s house. FR. JOSEPH GRIMA joseph.grima@archtoronto.org FR. MASSIMO BUTTIGIEG ext 105 massimo.buttigieg@archtoronto.org ext 104 DEACON DEACON ALBAN SOARES alban.soares@gmail.com ext 108 PARISH OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR DENISE FORD denise.ford@archtoronto.org ext 103 CONFIRMATION, PARISH SCHOOLS & YOUTH MINISTRY JEANNINE HENRY jeannine.henry@archtoronto.org ext 100 FIRST COMMUNION, RECONCILIATION DAWN SELDA dawn.selda@archtoronto.org ext 102 CONNECT WITH sfdsajax St. Francis de Sales Parish

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Third Sunday in Ordinary Time January 22, 2017 Because the kingdom of heaven has come near, Jesus invites some fishermen to follow him.

The first executive decision he makes is to call a community into existence around the Word of God that he preaches. God always calls a people and enters into a covenant with us.

There is perhaps something symbolic in what the four new disciples collectively leave behind: nets, boat, and father. Nets capture, contain, and limit and give us a sense of control.

Nets and boats and fathers are essential to meet our needs for control and opportunity and roots.

Perhaps we leave nets and boats and fathers to have them given back to us again. We will still be in the family fishing business. Only what we fish for will change.

3 Third Sunday in Ordinary Time January 22, 2017 Because the kingdom of heaven has come near, Jesus invites some fishermen to follow him. They immediately leave behind nets, boat, and father, and follow Jesus. Just like that, Jesus has four companions in ministry. Although he can be, Jesus is never a one-man show. The first executive decision he makes is to call a community into existence around the Word of God that he preaches. God always calls a people and enters into a covenant with us. So around Jesus we are formed. We have to change to become part of this new people. We have to leave some things behind in order to embrace our new identity and purpose. There is perhaps something symbolic in what the four new disciples collectively leave behind: nets, boat, and father. Nets capture, contain, and limit and give us a sense of control. The boat represents our ability to come and go as we please, to be independent and free. And a father may be the stories and traditions that give us our identities. Nets and boats and fathers are essential to meet our needs for control and opportunity and roots. But when Jesus comes and proclaims the transforming kingdom of God, we will have to give up some of those things in order to be embraced by this new reality. Perhaps we leave nets and boats and fathers to have them given back to us again. We will still be in the family fishing business. Only what we fish for will change. What things do we have to give up and walk away from in order to approach and possess them anew? What will you do? SENIOR MEN S HIGH SCHOOL RETREAT (GRADES 11 & 12) The Office of Vocations is hosting a day retreat at Blessed Sacrament Parish, 24 Cheritan Avenue Toronto on Saturday, February 11, 2017 (from 9am to 5pm). Provides a time to pray, interact & socialize with other young Catholic men. Seminarians deliver talks on practical aspects of faith. Day includes Holy Mass, Adoration & Confession. For more information, please call the Office of Vocations at or vocations@archtoronto.org We would love for you to join us on Reminder to pick up your 2017 offertory boxes in the foyer. Monday, January 23 rd Mark :00 AM S. I. for Blessings Received + Rachele DiLanna Tuesday, January 24 th Mark St. Francis de Sales, Bishop, Doctor 9:00 AM + Christopher Tabone + Paula Macciocchi Wednesday, January 25 th Mark The Conversion of St. Paul the Apostle 9:00 AM + Purificacion Capili Thursday, January 26 th Luke St. Timothy and St. St. Titus, Bishops 9:00 AM Available Friday, January 27 th Mark :00 PM Available Saturday, January 28 th Mark St. Thomas Aquinas, Priest, Doctor 9:00 AM Available 5:00 PM + Anthony Idhaw + Joan Lydia Burnshin S. I. for Luisa & Francis D Cruz Sunday, January 29 th - Matthew Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:30 AM + Francesca & Noel Rabot + Nicholas D Rozario 10:15 AM 12:00 PM 7:00 PM For the People of our Parish + Carmelina Fernandes + Maddalena Plati + Lurthu Ama S. I. for the Garcia Family + Marciano Quizeo MOTHER TERESA: THE LEGACY Sunday, January 29 2:00PM St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church 903 Giffard Street, Whitby Call Iris: for more information FREE ADMISSION The film includes intimate and neverbefore-seen footage of Mother Teresa. But it is Mother Teresa s words that reveal why she has captivated the hearts and admiration of the world. Ann Petrie will speak about her experience as she and her sister Jeanette filmed (this new saint) in ten different countries over a period of five years. She has been honored to be invited to Mother Teresa's canonization. Food for thought Our human relationships are a reflection of our relationship with God. Matthew Kelly

NEW BEGINNINGS Wednesday, January 25 at 7 p.m St. Elizabeth Seton Church, 17955 Leslie St., Newmarket "Beginning the Healing Journey after Separation and Divorce". Speaker: Fr. Fred Scinto, C.R.

invite you to the 5th Sunday Rosary. Knights, their families and other parishioners are encouraged to pray the rosary as a corporate body every time a 5th Sunday occurs during a month.

experience the faith and fellowship that comes with being a member of the Knights of Columbus The next 5th Sunday Rosary services will be conducted on Jan. 29, 2017 @ 6.30PM before the 7.00 PM mass.

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All classes will take place at the Church starting on Sunday January 22 nd at 4:00 p.m. and Monday January 23 rd at 7:00 p.m. World Day of Prayer for Consecrated Life: Celebration at St.

4 NEW BEGINNINGS Wednesday, January 25 at 7 p.m St. Elizabeth Seton Church, Leslie St., Newmarket "Beginning the Healing Journey after Separation and Divorce". Speaker: Fr. Fred Scinto, C.R. "Includes some practical input and take-home material 5 TH SUNDAY ROSARY PROGRAM To help bring parishioners together in a spiritual activity and promote devotion to Mary, the Knights of Columbus invite you to the 5th Sunday Rosary. Knights, their families and other parishioners are encouraged to pray the rosary as a corporate body every time a 5th Sunday occurs during a month. In addition, it provides a visible faith formation program that will engage current members and their families, and offer parish families who are not yet part of the council an opportunity to experience the faith and fellowship that comes with being a member of the Knights of Columbus The next 5th Sunday Rosary services will be conducted on Jan. 29, 6.30PM before the 7.00 PM mass. on FRIDAY JANUARY 27 TH 7pm St. Andre Bessette C.S., 60 Seggar Ave New participants welcome! For more information please contact Jeannine Henry at x 100 or youth.sfds@gmail.com or visit the ministry link for youth at: Confirmation Classes begin for students who have registered for Confirmation and have submitted their passports for review. All classes will take place at the Church starting on Sunday January 22 nd at 4:00 p.m. and Monday January 23 rd at 7:00 p.m. World Day of Prayer for Consecrated Life: Celebration at St. Paul s Basilica On Tuesday, February 2, the Church celebrates the World Day of Prayer for Consecrated Life. In the Archdiocese of Toronto, we are blessed to have living and serving among us more than 900 religious men and women of 100 different religious congregations. This World Day of Prayer for Consecrated Life is a wonderful opportunity for us to thank God for the gifts of these religious sisters, brothers and priests and to pray for God's blessing upon them in their efforts to faithfully live the evangelical counsels of poverty, chastity and obedience. On Sunday, January 31 at 3 p.m. at St. Paul's Basilica (83 Power St., Toronto), there will be a special Mass to close the Year for Consecrated Life. Bishop Wayne Kirkpatrick will preside at the Mass in celebration of the vocation and witness of these special men and women religious, who are such a vital and important part of the life and ministry of the Church in our archdiocese. All are welcome to attend. CANADA S LARGEST CATHOLIC YOUTH CONFERENCE IS BACK!!! STEUBENVILLE TORONTO 2017 When: July 28 July 30, 2017 Where: UOIT Campus, Oshawa, Ontario Who: Youth currently in grades 8 12 More Info: Stop by our table in the foyer after Mass on January 28 th and 29 th to find out more about how the SFDS Youth will be participating in Steubenville Toronto or to register your child for the conference. First Communion preparation classes will begin in January. Please note that Dawn Selda will be preparing all of the grade 2 children from our six Parish schools in class. First Communion preparation classes for children in grade 3 or higher and children in other Catholic schools will begin on Saturday January 28th from 10:00-11:00 am at the Parish. We are looking forward to this special journey with the children.

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