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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 The Feast of Our Lord Jesus, Christ the King November 20th, 2016 Our mission

1 ST. FRANCIS DE SALES 1001 Ravenscroft Road Ajax, Ontario L1T 4X1 (905) Fax: (905) ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH The Feast of Our Lord Jesus, Christ the King November 20th, 2016 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. 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 Contact PASTOR ASSOCIATE PASTOR The Feast of Our Lord Jesus Christ the King Almighty and merciful God, you break the power of evil and make all things new in your Son Jesus Christ, the King of the universe. May all in heaven and earth acclaim your glory and never cease to praise you. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. Catholic Collect 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

2 - - Welcoming new patients HARWOOD MONTESSORI SCHOOL (905)

Feast of Christ the King November 20, 2016 In Old Testament times, the Jewish people sought a leader, a king, someone to shepherd the people and command the army.

But people tend to follow a leader only when they like where he s going. When Jesus was multiplying loaves and healing the sick, huge crowds followed him.

When he was arrested and brought before the court, many decided that Jesus wasn t going where they wanted to go. It is an act of trust to follow someone. Not all leaders bring their people to success.

That was what one of the criminals suggested: Get off that cross, Jesus, and get us off these crosses too! Save yourself, and us!

He knew where he was going, and throughout Luke s Gospel, we have accompanied Jesus on his journey to Jerusalem and the cross.

Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom. Jesus, you re leading don t leave me behind.

Remember that the criminal did not have the benefit of hindsight as we do we know how the story ends. What faith is in his simply expressed pleas.

3 Feast of Christ the King November 20, 2016 In Old Testament times, the Jewish people sought a leader, a king, someone to shepherd the people and command the army. In Jesus time, they were looking for another king, a messiah, and some thought Jesus, a powerful speaker and worker of miracles, might be that king. But people tend to follow a leader only when they like where he s going. When Jesus was multiplying loaves and healing the sick, huge crowds followed him. But as he came closer to Jerusalem and told more hard truths about discipleship and the reign of God and his own future, some turned away. When he was arrested and brought before the court, many decided that Jesus wasn t going where they wanted to go. It is an act of trust to follow someone. Not all leaders bring their people to success. The hecklers at the foot of the cross probably thought Jesus, as a leader, was a failure. The only way to save the situation was to somehow change direction and escape the cross. That was what one of the criminals suggested: Get off that cross, Jesus, and get us off these crosses too! Save yourself, and us! Jesus said nothing, because it was not a mistake in direction that landed him at Golgotha. His whole life was leading to that cross and beyond it to the resurrection. He knew where he was going, and throughout Luke s Gospel, we have accompanied Jesus on his journey to Jerusalem and the cross. Luke invites us to learn from Jesus, to make his experience our experience. Isn t that exactly what happens in the conversation between the other criminal and Jesus? Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom. Jesus, you re leading don t leave me behind. If we make that our prayer, we too can take comfort in Jesus reply, Truly I tell you, this day you will be with me in Paradise (Luke 23:42-43). Remember that the criminal did not have the benefit of hindsight as we do we know how the story ends. What faith is in his simply expressed pleas. We know that through our baptism we join with Jesus on the cross so we can also share in the glory of his resurrection. How do I trust that Jesus is leading me? FIRST COMMUNION We are looking forward to seeing all of the parents that have children registered for First Communion, at our Parent Catechism and passport review meeting that will take place at the parish on Tuesday November 29 th or Wednesday November 30 th at 7:00 pm. Please refer to the First Communion sacramental schedule for your school s meeting. The sacramental schedule can also be found on the parish website Please remember that this meeting is mandatory and please also remember to bring your child s passport with you on this evening. Monday, November 21 st Luke The Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary 9:00 AM S. I. In Thanksgiving for Blessings Received for Joann Fernandes +Stanislaus Manuelpillai + Michael Williams Tuesday, November 22 nd Luke St. Cecila, Virgin, Martyr 9:00 AM + Monserrat Salvador Sorianos + Jacob Willard + For the deceased members of the Kostelac Family Wednesday, November 23 rd Luke :00 AM S. I. for Monica Medeiros + Whitfield Green + Benedita Rodrigues Thursday, November 24 th Luke St. Andrew Dung-Lac, Priest & Companions, Martyrs 9:00 AM + Charles Cordahi + Paula Macciocchi + All Souls Friday, November 25 th Luke :00 PM + Paul DaPrato Saturday, November 26 th Luke :00 AM Available 5:00 PM + Wally Lucas + Celestina DaSilva & Paul Clements S. I. of Emmanuel Cundanganu Sunday, November 27 th Matthew First Sunday of Advent 8:30 AM + Edward Vellozo + Danuta Behan 10:15 AM + Chidubem Orange & Pasqualina Gidari + Joan Lydia Bornshin + Antonio Rosar & Piedade Fernandes 12:00 PM + Mr. & Mrs. Senadiera + Mr. Thiagarajah & Thevani + Kumara Weligamage 7:00 PM For the People of our Parish GRADE 6, 7 & 8s The next Edge nights are on November 25 th & December 9th 7pm 9pm at St. Andre Bessette C.S., 60 Seggar Ave. Join us! For more information please contact Jeannine Henry at x 100 or youth.sfds@gmail.com or visit the ministry link for youth at: Are you suffering from infertility or recurrent miscarriage and don t know where to turn for effective help? FertilityCare Toronto can help you. Please visit:

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS The Knights of Columbus will be selling Christmas Cards this year with the "Keep Christ in Christmas" program!

Please buy your cards for the next two weekends November 19 th and November 26 th after all masses - Cards are also available in the Church office during regular working hours please get them before

Over the last 50 years, Development and Peace has had many achievements: $600 million invested in 100 countries; 15,000 projects in Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Middle East; more than 3.

networks, such as Kairos and Caritas. Join the movement!

Ask the Prime Minister to take action against climate change by showing greater support to small family farmers in the Global South, who are feeding and cooling the planet.

NOTRE DAME CHS OPEN HOUSE All parents/guardians of Grade eight students are invited to attend a Grade Eight Parent information. Night at Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School in Ajax.

The Guidance department will host a short Power Point presentation aimed at facilitating the course selection process and the Administrators will discuss the more practical side of High School life.

4 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS The Knights of Columbus will be selling Christmas Cards this year with the "Keep Christ in Christmas" program! The primary purpose of our program is to be able to provide Christian and religious themed Christmas cards to our parishes and communities at a reasonable price where in most cases, you cannot find ANY in stores. The celebration of the Nativity of our Lord should be the central theme of the Christmas Season and sending these cards helps to spread this message by holding back the rampant spread of secularism. Please buy your cards for the next two weekends November 19 th and November 26 th after all masses - Cards are also available in the Church office during regular working hours please get them before they are all sold out. Prices range from $6.50 to $ Thanks for your Support! WHEN WE ACT TOGETHER, CHANGE IS POSSIBLE! Over the last 50 years, Development and Peace has had many achievements: $600 million invested in 100 countries; 15,000 projects in Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Middle East; more than 3.5 million signatures sent to the Canadian government for greater justice; committed members across the country working for change; and a worldwide presence through national and international networks, such as Kairos and Caritas. Join the movement! Take action for justice becoming a member of Development and Peace or by signing the Action Card that will be distributed on the weekend of November 26th/27th. Ask the Prime Minister to take action against climate change by showing greater support to small family farmers in the Global South, who are feeding and cooling the planet. To learn more about how you can contribute to the At the Heart of the Action campaign, go to devp.org/campaign. NOTRE DAME CHS OPEN HOUSE All parents/guardians of Grade eight students are invited to attend a Grade Eight Parent information. Night at Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School in Ajax. The evening is scheduled for Thursday, December 7, 2016, with tours beginning at 6:30 p.m. and presentations at 7:00 p.m. in our theatre. The Guidance department will host a short Power Point presentation aimed at facilitating the course selection process and the Administrators will discuss the more practical side of High School life. TOWN HALL MEETING St. Francis de Sales Parish Town Hall Meeting Sunday, November 27 th, at 3:00PM Topic: Family of Faith/Future Parish Hall Please join us! USED BATTERY PROGRAM Abigail, a student from one of our parish schools, has a collection program for the Zinc of used batteries. Zinc is essential to human health. It is crucial for growth and brain development and helps fight dangerous infections, especially in children. Zinc deficiency is the result of a diet that is too low in zinc. Many people in developing countries have plantbased diets, which do not provide enough zinc for healthy development. Each year, 450,000 children die due to complications associated with zinc deficiency. One AA battery contains the amount of zinc that can save the lives of six children. To address this, UNICEF successfully piloted a zinc supplementation program to ensure that children had access to essential micronutrients in the first five years of life that are critical to healthy development. Please bring all your used batteries and drop off in the battery tote in the foyer of the Church. Help Abigail, help thousands of children in need! The SVDP Angel Tree is now up and decorated with tags in the church foyer. If you would like to take a tag from the tree, please buy a gift for the age specified on the tag, bring the gift with the tag taped to it and put it in our boxes in the foyer on or before December 4 th. Thank you for your continued support and for helping those in our community experience the love and true meaning of Christmas. We still have 2016 boxes of envelopes in the parish office. If you would like a box for your family, please stop by the parish office. The new number assigned for 2016 will continue into Thank you for your generous giving and support.

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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 time,