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.

https://saintfxstoneycreek.com/donate

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