DAILY MASS SCHEDULE THIS WEEK

Monday – 8:00AM

Tuesday – 8:00AM

Wednesday – 8:00AM

Thursday – 8:00AM

Friday – 8:00AM, (after morning Mass, Adoration of

the Blessed Sacrament till 9:30AM concluded with Benediction at that time)

SUNDAY MASS SCHEDULE

Saturday – 5:30PM

Sunday – 9:00AM, 11:00AM and 4:00PM

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION

Saturday – 4:00PM to 5:00PM, (by the Sunday sacristy, inside

the main entrance to the Church) Fr. Claude is also availably daily to hear confessions before morning Mass from 7:40am till 7:55am

Additional resources and information for First

Reconciliation and First Communion

Dear Children and Families,

We are so looking forward to seeing you over the next few weeks for the celebrations of

your First Reconciliation and First Communion!

For those families who have chosen not to have their children participate

in the sacraments this fall, please disregard this email.

We would like to provide you with a few more resources at this time which we strongly

encourage you to make use of with your children to help them and yourselves to

prepare.

Videos:

- Instructions for our Celebrations at St. Francis

Xavier: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iZF4pbaeJIM

- Virtual Church Tour: https://youtu.be/N2prcUfhUaA

Attachments:

- A step-by-step Confession guide and Examination of Conscience for Children

- Virtual church tour worksheet (This can be submitted for the chance to win a prize!

More details are in the Virtual Church Tour video.)

- Preparing for First Confession (brief document with tips for parents from the Diocese)

- Preparing for First Communion (brief document with tips for parents from the

Diocese)

- Reconciliation word search

Link:

First Communion colouring

page: https://coloringhome.com/coloring/qiB/GLj/qiBGLjai5.pdf

In addition to the information covered in the "Instructions for our Celebrations" video,

here are just a few more things you're asked to remember when coming to the church:

- masks must be worn upon entrance to the church and kept on until you leave (with the

exception of when you are receiving Communion)

- please keep cell phones and other electronic devices turned off

- please do not bring any food or drinks into the church with you

- please do not chew gum in the church

- please remove hats upon entrance to the building

- we ask for your co-operation in refraining from taking photos and videos during

the First Communion Masses. Once the Masses have ended, please feel free to

go outside to take photos/videos while maintaining social distance from those from

other households.

- please remember that our parish needs financial support in order to continue to

operate. You're invited to make a contribution if you are able. During this time of

pandemic there is no collection during Mass, but a collection basket is provided by the

side exit at the end of all Masses.

As we are still awaiting responses from some families regarding their

participation over the next few weeks, a final email will be sent to the

families from each school on the Monday of the week of their school's

celebrations to confirm at that time how many family members will be

able to accompany each child who will be attending.

Please do not hesitate to contact our youth minister or myself with any questions. Our

contact information is provided once again below.

Wes Moga (Youth Minister)

905-662-8593 ext. 6

soundofmusic1986@gmail.com

Fr. Mariusz

905-662-8593 ext. 4

fr.mariuszdurbajlo@gmail.com

May God bless you and your families during this exciting time in the faith journey of

your children!

Fr. Mariusz and the Parish Team

https://saintfxstoneycreek.com/donate

DIOCESAN ANNOUNCEMENTS

Special Collection

Due to the Covid 19 shutdown collections supporting the following

charities were missed: Share Lent, Pope’s Pastoral works, Holy Land

(Good Friday), Cura Pastorum Association, Needs of the Church in

Canada and World Mission Sunday. Therefore, a combined Special Collection will take place

on the weekend of October 3 and 4. The special envelope for this collection will be

distributed next weekend, September 26 and 27. Thank you for your generosity.

Catechetical Correspondence Course

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.

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?

Either your own, or someone else’s? 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.

Revealing the Courageous Gift of Catholic Health Care

Bulletin Announcement To run September 27 and/or October 4, 2020

From October 4 to 10, we celebrate National Catholic Health Care Week across Canada. The Week recognizes the inspiring work of Catholic health care organizations in our province and across Canada. At the heart of Catholic health care is a deep respect for the intrinsic value and dignity of every human being and an unwavering commitment to serving all people, from all backgrounds and faiths—especially society’s most vulnerable.

This year the COVID-19 pandemic transformed our health care landscape and society. In Canada, the pandemic has shone a public light on many important social and ethical issues calling us all to reflect on the importance of human connection, quality of life, and the meaning of wellbeing—body, mind and spirit. The pandemic has also highlighted the timeless relevance of Catholic social teaching and our collective role in building a Canadian society that reaches out to every person who is suffering from illness, stigma, poverty, or loneliness.

During National Catholic Health Care Week, we give thanks for the courageous gift of Catholic health care during these challenging times—in hospitals, community health centers, or seniors care homes.

The pandemic calls us all to live the healing ministry of Jesus Christ. Holding all those impacted by COVID-19 in our hearts, we ask God to bless the work of Catholic health care and we offer our prayers, support, and encouragement for the people of our Catholic health organizations who care for all in need with compassion and courage.

For more information about Catholic health care in Canada or the week, please visit the Catholic Health Alliance of Canada website at www.chac.ca

MASS INTENTIONS FOR SEPTEMBER 21 TO SEPTEMBER 27, 2020

DATE MASS INTENTION REQUESTED BY

MONDAY, September 21: Holy Souls in Purgatory

Barbara Gaspich

Stan Szewc

Annie Matakovic

TUESDAY, September 22: Francesco Sepe & Antonio Santaniello

Mary Johnson

Mimma Sepe

Mario & Louise Castellani

WEDNESDAY, September 23:

MULTI-INTENTIONAL

Marcello & Emilia Gosgnach

Souls in Purgatory

Vincenzo Cino

Intentions of Ewa Nimcz

Special Intentions

Anonymous

Anonymous

Calogera Cino

Mrs. Pasadyn

THURSDAY, September 24:

Special Intention

Guido Malvestuto

Barb Connell

Dan & Anne Smith

FRIDAY, September 25:

Pauline Zamprogna

Louis Gollé

Zamprogna Family

Rosa & Marian Tondo

SATURDAY, September 26:

SATURDAY, September 26

5:30PM Mass

Croccefissa Chiarelli

Anna Kacperski

MULTI-INTENTIONAL

Francesco & Rosaria Caponi

Anna Recchia

Ralph Mascia

Cecylia Pintera

Guido Malvestuto

Pio Hebia

Mario Amatucci

Rachele Battista

Calogera LoGuidice

Krista Pauly-Rowan

Teresa Baruzza

Pasquale Bagnoli

Jean Catlin

Giraldo & Eda Tavani

Ernino Testardi

Donna Kopac

Grota & Rodrigues Families

Florio Family

Corio Family

Anonymous

Mike Recchia

Rosa Mascia

Marek Kulak

K of C Council 7969

Liezl Hebia

Giovanni & Giuseppina

Caltagirone

Battista Family

Calogero & Francesca Infurnari

Marie Whiting

St. Clare of Assisi School Staff

Teresa Bagnoli

Steve Catlin

Orlando & Rosa Santini

Orlando & Rosa Santini

Tony & Massima Salciccioli

Jose & Leonor Grota

SUNDAY, September 27:

9:00 AM Mass

11:00AM Mass

4:00PM Mass

Stefano Fortunato

Guido Malvestuto

Missa Pro Populo

Chantel Sardella

Margherita Fortunato

Joe & Trudy Lemmen

Rita Santini

Being PRO-LIFE is about understanding and appreciating the value of humans at all stages of development and in all circumstances.

Our society often undervalues the elderly and as a result, many feel lonely, neglected, and underserved. Instead of increasing community and support for the elderly, Canada has legalized euthanasia.

The simple solution is to spend more time loving the elderly in our communities.

CHALLENGE: We hope this inspires you to visit and spend more time with your grandparents or an elderly friend. And if you don’t have an elderly person in your life, why not get involved in our INSPIRE HOPE program where we’ll connect you to someone in a long-term care residence who is in need of hope and encouragement. haltonalive.ca/inspirehope

Consider donating to pro-life education: haltonalive.ca/donate.

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