Post on 06-Mar-2021
Last weekend
(October 17 & 18)
marked the official
launch to our parish’s
participation in the
Diocese of Hamilton’s
One Heart, One Soul
Campaign at – a
critical effort to help
fund projects here at
St. Francis Xavier
Parish as well as several diocesan ministries we share with the other
parishes and funding to help parishes in need.
A packet of materials about the campaign was sent to every
registered household after the kickoff weekend. A case booklet -
with an insert describing our specific parish projects and goals - is
enclosed, along with a letter from Fr. Mariusz and Bishop Crosby
requesting a pledge to the effort. Over the coming weeks, our team
of volunteers will be reaching out to families to discuss the
campaign, answer questions and seek your support. Due to our
limited numbers of volunteers, we may not be able to personally
contact every family – but we do hope that all families will choose to
participate in this important campaign.
This campaign and the projects we hope to fund shouldn’t fall
on the shoulders of one family or a few. It is the responsibility of
everyone in our parish to hear God’s call and to continue to grow
His ministry. Thank you, in advance, for reviewing the materials,
considering the request to pledge, and participating at the level that
is meaningful to you and your family.
DIOCESAN ANNOUNCEMENTS
PARENTING TIP OF THE MONTH - Parenting Tip 123: The
present pandemic has brought changes that have been stressful
for families, but it has also allowed for some positive
developments. The pandemic has allowed most people and
families more time to relax. Have you taken advantage of the extra time to build
family ties? Playing board games or cards, going for walks or hikes, or joining, as a
family, to engage with music or art - these are all great ways to relax together!
Additional relaxing time also gives us more time to engage as a family in prayer - as
we eat together, engage in nighttime bedtime rituals together, or as we take time to
offer prayers for our family and those in need. Experiencing these positive times
together will helps to counteract the stress everyone feels thinking about the safety
of those they love.
MARRIAGE TIP OF THE MONTH - Marriage Tip 103: Touch is a vital component for
every human being; our bodies are created for relationship and touch is an
important component of communication. Our touch conveys both caring and love,
but also sends a message about closeness. The more intimate the relationship the
more touch matters. Loving touch has proven health benefits as well, so reach out
and hold your spouse’s hand, give their back or shoulder a little rub now and then,
give them a hug and/or kiss as you begin and end each day (and maybe just
because!) and let them feel your love. Touch fills the others heart and mind with the
knowledge that they are loved, which is a great boost to every marriage.
Experiencing Stress in Your Marriage? Thinking about Separation or Divorce? – Is
your marriage not what you hoped it would be? Are you, or a relative or friend,
heading for a possible divorce? Retrouvaille is designed to help marriages regain
their health. The Retrouvaille program is highly successful in saving marriages and
in helping them to thrive. For confidential information about, or to register for the
program beginning with a weekend on Oct. 23, 2020. Please call 905-664-5212 or
email: Teamrecine@gmail.com or visit the website at www.retrouvaille.org.
Struggling After an Abortion? Do you feel alone, emotional, or
angry? Project Rachel is available to help. This confidential
service allows people to work through their feelings on an
individual basis, with a trained counsellor, and find hope and
healing. Please contact us at 905-526-1999 or toll free at 1-888-
385-3850.
Catechetical Correspondence Courses - Programs available for children from
Kindergarten through to High School not currently receiving religious instruction.
Preparation for First Communion and Confirmation for children not in Catholic
Schools also available. Families work through the programs at home. Contact
Monica in the Catechesis Office at 905-528-7988, ext. 2238 or check out our website
at www.hamiltondiocese.com and click on the Catechesis Office for more
information, printable registration forms or to register online.
Minister of the Word Workshop: In light of COVID-19, the Liturgy Office will replace
the one-day workshop with a virtual (on-line) workshop in a series of three Monday
evenings, to be held October 19th, 26th and November 2nd, from 7 to 9 pm with a
thirty-minute break. Participants are asked to attend all three workshops. For more
information and to register, please ask interested Ministers of the Word to contact
Deacon John Moss at the Liturgy Office. jmoss@hamiltondiocese.com. More
information to follow.
The 2020-2021 Ordo (Liturgical Calendar) and The 2021 Workbook for Lectors,
Gospel Readers, and Proclaimers of the Word are available from the Liturgy Office.
To place orders or for more information, please contact
liturgyoffice@hamiltondiocese.com.
Mass Intentions for October 26 to November 1, 2020
DATE MASS INTENTION REQUESTED BY
MONDAY, October 26: Ralph Mascia
Marisa Alfieri
Rosa Mascia
Lina DiPietro
TUESDAY, October 27: John Kolich
Alan Bailey
Kay Holjevac
Genevieve Bailey
WEDNESDAY, October 28:
MULTI-INTENTIONAL
Francesca Panicucci
In reparation for acts committed against
the Holy Eucharist
Adam Wyzkiewicz
Intentions of Joseph Joun and Marie Joun
Fr. Francis Trzupek
Special Intentions
Elisa Torossi
Ewa Nimch
Lidia Wyzkiewicz and Family
The Joun Family
THURSDAY, October 29:
Manuel & Maria Raposo
Special Intention
Maria Tavares
Anonymous
FRIDAY, October 30:
Intentions of Marc Carmel
Francesco Alongi
Marc Carmel
Jiuseppa Alongi
SATURDAY, October 31:
SATURDAY, October 31:
5:30PM Mass
Giovanni, Giuseppina & Angelo
Coscarella
Osvaldo DiPaolo
MULTI-INTENTIONAL
Joun & Peterka Families
Intention of Pettorossi, Verrechia &
Laskowski Families
Carmelo Giudice
Sr. Concetta & Sr. Maria
Giulio Quercia
Nicola & Assunta Venditti
Nicola & Addolorata Marzilli
Michele & Nicoletta Nardella
Maria Colalillo
Vittoria Priolo
Zuzanna Jodlovska
Rachele Battista
Pietro & Vincenza Palermo & Mariangela
& Gennaro Buordolone
Jim & Hilda Sayers
Aldo Coscarella
Michela & Jack Caruso
Ostelio Pavone
Maria Rummo
Maria Carreiro
Ankica Milinkovic
Coscarella Family
Pierina DiPaolo
Mary Joun
Pettorossi Family
Mrs. Giudice
Mrs. Giudice
Lidia Quercia
Venditti Family
Venditti Family
Venditti Family
Venditti Family
Venditti Family
Marek Kulak
Mr. & Mrs. Angelo Pirrerra
Gennaro Palermo
Lorraine Bates & Family
Elisa Coscarella
Pat & Rosina Butera
Domenic Pace
Victor Rummo
Louis & Miranda Beraldo
Alex & Marianne
SUNDAY, November 1:
9:00 AM Mass
11:00AM Mass
4:00PM Mass
For the People of the Parish - (Missa Pro
Populo)
Pierina & Albino DeFaveri
Ernesto Caruso
Mario Amatucci
Piero Corradetti
Maureen Vesprini
Louis & Miranda Beraldo
Assunta Caruso
Clara Amatucci
Emma Corradetti
Lidia Quercia & Family