St. Francis of Assisi Church Washago 3315 Muskoka Street Washago, ON Mass: Sunday, 9:30 am PARISH MINISTRIES and SERVICE GROUPS Mass Servers: Frances McFall 705-689-6943 Capital Campaign: John Leskew 705-689-5278 Children s Liturgy: Katrina Hunt 705-689-9494 Eucharistic Ministry: Jeanne McDonald 705-689-8681 Hall Rental: Bob Goodwin 705-689-5975 Ladies Group: Lucille Moore 705-689-8001 Lectors: Paulette Van Dyk 705-689-9103 Liturgy: Maureen Guarnaccio 705-689-9503 Ministry to the Sick: Pat Grisdale 705-326-3963 Sacraments: Tammy Wilson 705-689-5740 Reconciliation, First Communion, Confirmation St. Joseph Cemetery: Maurice McMillan 705-689-5860 Parish Team: refer to www.myguardianangels.ca Guardian Angels Orillia Rectory Office: 115 West St. N., Orillia; 705-326-2849 x121 https://stfrancisofassisior.archtoronto.org
Mass Intentions Saturday July 9 5:00 pm St. Francis of Assisi Mass: Holy Souls Sunday July 10 / 15-C 9:30 am St. Francis of Assisi Mass: People of the Church Saturday July 16 5:00 pm St. Francis of Assisi Mass: Rita McCabe Sunday July 17 / 16-C 9:30 am St. Francis of Assisi Mass: People of the Church St. Joseph, Black River Yearly Mass The yearly Mass at St. Joseph, Black River, (#2790 Lot 15, Con. Rd. 5, Fawkham, Rama) for the deceased will be celebrated Saturday, July 23 at 1:00 pm. Please bring finger foods, lawn chairs.
CWL Re: Jubilee House We are in need of shampoo s, cream rinse s, HE (high efficiency) laundry soap, toilet paper, gift cards to Giant Tiger and all size diapers. All items can be dropped off to the Jubilee House Office at 79 Colborne St. E. (corner of Matchedash and Colborne) between 9:00 am and 12 Noon Monday to Friday or call 705-326-4337 and we will pick up. Thinking of becoming a Catholic? The Catholic Church welcomes new members through the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA), a process of formation. RCIA includes prayer, spiritual direction and catechesis. New sessions have just begun. To get started, call the Parish Office and make an appointment with Fr. Prasanth. We welcome you. Milk Bag Mats Learn how to prepare and weave milk bags into sleeping mats to be sent to developing countries. Friday July 15 and 29 from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. We begin with a light lunch. Part of our time is spent saying the Rosary. Contact Eileen at 705-326-9403.
KOC BBQ Beef/Pork & Corn Roast Everyone is invited to the Annual Knights of Columbus Beef/Pork/Corn Roast Saturday, August 20 th at Sacred Heart Church, Warminster. Beef, pork and corn will be served along with homemade salads and desserts. Supper sittings at approximately 5:00 & 6:30 pm. Games Prizes Cash Bar Great Food Great Fun Great Cause. Adults $15. Children 6-12 $7. Children 5 and under are free! For tickets please contact Graham, 705-326-5324 or Patsy, 705-325-3719. (Reservation and pick up of tickets at door can be arranged). Tickets will go on sale at all Parish Churches on weekend prior to the event. Book early!!! Count On Me Ministry-Thank you! A big Thank You goes out to all of the generous volunteers who are a part of the Count On Me Ministry. All of you donate sandwiches and desserts and help in the kitchen are truly appreciated for your kindness, patience and compassion. Your dedication is greatly appreciated. Whether you are working, retired, a teen, a senior, a man or a woman, you are all welcome to join this group of individuals in this most necessary ministry. If you are interested to serve your parish, please contact Janet or Dave Madigan at 705-327-0380.
Don t Miss It! Everyone is invited to our Annual Garden Party Wednesday, July 13, 2016 at Sacred Heart Church, Warminster. Homemade Salads and Ham Supper! GAMES, DRAWS, BOOTHS AND LIVE MUSIC! Supper Settings: 4:30, 5:30, 6:30 and 7:30 pm. Adults-$15. Children under 12$6. Pre-schoolers are free! Call Carole Ann at 705-325-2046 for Dinner Tickets.
Come Celebrate With Us! Guardian Angels 1 st Annual Cardinal s Dinner Our first Annual Cardinal s Dinner will take place Saturday, October 1 st, 2016 Cocktails at 6:00 pm and Dinner at 7:00 pm. Featured Special Guest Cardinal Thomas Collins Surf and Turf Dinner with Music by Suds Sutherland. Door Prize $1500 Travel Voucher from Carlson Wagonlit Travel. Tickets are $100 each. Please contact Guardian Angels Church at 705-326-2849 x121 or Phil Abbott at 705-325-3543 or Alice Murphy at 705-329-4103. It is important for you to know that the proceeds stay here at Guardian Angels Church. Father Andrew and his Committee Members appreciate your on-going support to our beautiful Church. Totus Tuus Guardian Angels is offering a week-long daytime camp for children going into grades 1-6 called Totus Tuus, August 8-12. There is also an evening program for those going into grades 7-12. Both include catechetical instruction, songs and games. The cost is $75 per student for the daytime program, $100 for 2 or more children in a family and $20 for the 5 evening program. Space is very limited. Please contact Sharon at 705-325-3543.
Fire Route Guardian Angels Church Parking is not allowed along the Church side of fence separating the Church parking entrance from the school parking lot. This is a Fire Route and parking restricts emergency vehicles from responding to emergencies in the Church. Your vehicle may be towed. If you arrive late for Mass additional parking is available in the Lion s Oval parking lot. Your cooperation is requested. Parish Day at Martyrs Shrine Plan to travel to Martyrs Shrine, Midland on Thursday, July 21 for our area parishes to experience the new Holy Door of Mercy. Come during the day by car or take the air-conditioned bus with friends. During the evening the Shrine is open until 8:30 pm, with Mass at 7:30 pm. Bus details: Leaving St. Francis of Assisi at 9:00 am, stops at St. Columbkille at 9:15 am, Guardian Angels at 9:30 am and Sacred Heart at 9:45 am. We ll visit St. Ignace II mission site and arrive at Martyrs Shrine about 11:00 am. Bus will leave the shrine at 3:00 pm. Cost is $25.00, including entrance fee. See poster for a detailed schedule of the day which includes Noon Mass, Reconciliation, Stations of the Cross, Holy Door of Mercy, Gift Shop, Museum, a talk by resident Jesuit priest. Bring your lunch or eat at the café. Rain or shine! Book your seat by July 18 with Mary Denne at 705-689-2073, Marg Mulvihill at 705-325-1715, Marie Seaborn at 705-325-2470 or Eileen Brown at 705-326-9403. One of only nine located within the Archdiocese of Toronto, our holy door has been built under the guidance of the director of the Martyrs Shrine, Fr. Michael Knox, SJ, using materials native to the area. Ojibwa artist William Monague has been commissioned to create the artwork that will decorate the door and inspire those who traverse it. The artwork, depicting Our Lady Mercy will be rich in symbolism relevant to both the Roman Catholic Church and indigenous peoples. We invite you to visit us this season to gain this Jubilee year s plenary indulgence as we walk towards Christ with Sts. Jean de Brébeuf and his companions.
Eucharistic Adoration this Summer Monday to Friday 8:00 am 10:00 pm Let us love being with the Lord! There we can speak with Him about everything. We can offer Him our petitions, our concerns, our joys, our gratitude, our needs and our aspirations. He will refresh you! Drop in any time. All are welcome. Parish Stewardship St. Francis of Assisi Parish July 2/3, 2016 July 2/3, 2015 Total Donation: Building Fund: $ 714 $ 604 $ 666 Thank you everyone or your most generous donation. FOR ST. COLUMBKILLE ANNOUNCEMENTS PLEASEE VISIT https://stcolumbkillesor.archtoront.org