St. Francis of Assisi Church

Washago 3315 Muskoka Street

Washago, ON Mass: Saturday, 5:00 pm (Summer ONLY)

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

Readings: Fifth Sunday Of Lent

I am about to do a new thing; I will give drink to my chosen people. Isaiah 43.16-21

I have suffered the loss of all things, in order that I may gain Christ.Philippians 3.8-14

Let anyone among you who is without sin be the first to throw a stone. John 8.1-11

Mass Intentions

Sunday, April 7

9:30 am St. Francis of Assisi Mass: John Bolton

Palm Sunday, April 14

9:30 am St. Francis of Assisi Mass: Eleanor Duffy

Please pray for those in our community who are sick:

Eduardo Dizon, Alana Murphy

and for those who have gone to be with the

Lord; especially:

Domenico Casula, Paula McParland,

Lawrence Shaw, Gabriel Ramirez

and for victims of recent world tragedies.

Living the Gospel by supporting those with disabilities

Ben, a 66-year-old with a developmental disability, lives

with his 90-year-old mother. Without any other family,

she didn't have a plan to take care of him after she no

longer was able to do so. She turned to Mary Centre, a

ShareLife agency, which matched Ben with a respite

worker. This worker gradually introduced Ben to residents

of one of Mary Centre's group homes. Now that he has

befriended its residents and staff, Ben will find the

eventual transition less overwhelming. He has already

developed a sense of belonging to his future community.

May 5 is Second ShareLife Sunday.

Please give generously.

Stations of the Cross

St. Francis of Assisi Church

Monday, 8 April at 9:30 am

St. Columbkille Church

Friday, 12 April at 6:30 pm

Lectio Divina Come join us on Tuesday mornings in the Guardian Angels

parish hall from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm as we read and pray with

the gospel reading for the coming Sunday. Refreshments will be

provided. Please call Pauline at 705-325-5488 or Anne at 705-

238-2663. Looking forward to seeing you there!

Rosary Making

Everyone is welcome to help make rosaries from donated

beads! We meet on

in the Guardian Angels

Contact

You Have The Power To Give Life…

Divine Mercy Sunday

Devotion to the Divine Mercy will be held in Guardian

Angels Church Sunday, 28 April at the 11:00 am Mass.

Reception to follow in the parish hall to celebrate the 18

year of the Adoration Chapel.

Parishioners and visitors are welcome to attend!

Everyone is welcome to help make rosaries from donated

beads! We meet on April 9 and April 16 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm

Guardian Angels parish hall.

Contact Sharon Abbott at 705-325-3543.

You Have The Power To Give Life… The Archdiocese of Toronto is proud to join with

Canadian Blood Services as a Partner for Life

Organization.

It matters to every patient across Canada. Because

it’s something we can do today to help others wake

up healthier tomorrow. Donate Blood at Best

Western Mariposa Inn, 400 Memorial Avenue,

Orillia. Thursday, April 11 from 2:00 pm to 7:00 pm.

Devotion to the Divine Mercy will be held in Guardian

at the 11:00 am Mass.

Reception to follow in the parish hall to celebrate the 18th

Parishioners and visitors are welcome to attend!

Everyone is welcome to help make rosaries from donated

from 1:00 to 3:00 pm

The Archdiocese of Toronto is proud to join with

Canadian Blood Services as a Partner for Life

It matters to every patient across Canada. Because

it’s something we can do today to help others wake

up healthier tomorrow. Donate Blood at Best

Western Mariposa Inn, 400 Memorial Avenue,

from 2:00 pm to 7:00 pm.

2019 National Catholic TV Mission:

Sin, Forgiveness & ReconciliationCardinal Thomas Collins is this year’s Mission leader, and he will explore the healing

power available to all of us in the Sacrament of R

PART 1 - The Penitential Psalms.

PART 2 - Conscience & Reconciliation.

Broadcast Times and Dates are:

Vision TV-Prime Time

Part 1: Monday, April 15

Part 2: Tuesday, April 16

Salt +Light TV-Prime Time

Part 1: Tuesday, April 16

Part 2: Wednesday, April 17

Please check your local listings, call the NCBC toll

www.dailytvmass.com for more information.

Patrick Fogarty Catholic Secondary SchoolProudly presents:

A mini-musical parodying high school life!

SHOWTIMES:

Wednesday, April 24

Thursday, April 25

Friday, April 26

Tickets are $5 for children and $10 for adults.

Tickets can be purchased by calling

2019 National Catholic TV Mission:

orgiveness & Reconciliation Cardinal Thomas Collins is this year’s Mission leader, and he will explore the healing

power available to all of us in the Sacrament of Reconciliation during Holy Week.

Conscience & Reconciliation.

8:00 pm Eastern Time

8:00 pm Eastern Time

8:00 pm Eastern Time

8:00 pm Eastern Time

Please check your local listings, call the NCBC toll-free 1-888

for more information.

Patrick Fogarty Catholic Secondary School

musical parodying high school life!

7:00 pm

7:00 pm

7:00 pm

for children and $10 for adults.

Tickets can be purchased by calling 705-325-9372 ext 356.

Cardinal Thomas Collins is this year’s Mission leader, and he will explore the healing

econciliation during Holy Week.

8:00 pm Eastern Time

Eastern Time

8:00 pm Eastern Time

888-383-6277 or visit

Parish Lenten Confession Parish Lenten Confession will be celebrated Tuesday, April 9 from

7:00 pm to 8:00 pm in Guardian Angels Church.

Totus Tuus Returns This Summer! Day camp for kids going into grade 1-6: Monday, July

8-Friday, July 12.

Evening program for those going into grades 7-12:

Sunday July 7-Thursday, July 11.

Please contact Andrea at 647-654-5324 or email summercampga@gmail.com for more

information.

Easter Flowers

We are again offering Parishioners a chance to sponsor Easter

Flowers for the Sanctuary, there are Easter Flower envelopes at the

Church Entrances.

Reception of the holy oils During Holy Week, the three holy oils used in the sacraments and other rituals of the

Church are blessed by the Bishop in the Cathedral at the “Chrism Mass.” A portion of

each of these oils is given to every parish.

The Church provides a ritual for the parish reception of the oils. This takes place at

parish Masses on Holy Thursday evening. The oils

are brought forward along with the bread and

wine during the procession of the gifts, and they

are presented one by one.

Presenter: “The oil of the sick.”

Priest: “May the sick who are anointed with this

oil experience the compassion of Christ and his

saving love in body, mind, and soul.”

Presenter: “The oil of catechumens.”

Priest: “Through anointing with this oil may our

catechumens who are preparing to receive the saving waters of baptism be

strengthened by Christ to resist the power of Satan and reject evil in all its forms.”

Presenter: “The holy chrism.”

Priest: “Through anointing with this perfumed chrism may children and adults, who are

baptized and confirmed, and priests, who are ordained, experience the gracious gift of

the Holy Spirit.”

St. Francis of Assisi Parish

March 30/31 2019 March 31/April 1, 2018

Total Donation: $ 335 $ 808

ShareLife: $1,055

Thank you everyone for your most generous donation.

Please remember your Parish in your Will or Estate Plan.