St. Francis Xavier Parish, Mississauga
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Cardinal Leo Writes to Prime Minister, MPs – “I ask you to choose life…”On April 20, 2026, Cardinal Leo wrote to Prime Minister Carney and all federal Members of Parliament (MPs) in the Archdiocese of Toronto asking for their support of Bill C-218 and decrying the rapid expansion of euthanasia and assisted...Monday, April 20, 2026 -
Message for Mother’s Day 10 May 2026His Eminence Frank Cardinal Leo Metropolitan Archbishop of Toronto Dear Brothers and Sisters, May Jesus and Mary be in your souls. As we celebrate Mother’s Day, we welcome this opportunity to pause and give thanks for the women...Tuesday, May 05, 2026 -
Parish Update May 3, 2026As was announced last week, Fr. Andrew will be taking some time away for rest and recuperation, please continue to keep him in your prayers. At this time, we would like to further announce that after this period of rest...Tuesday, May 05, 2026 -
4th Sunday of Easter April 26, 2026MESSAGE FOR EASTER 2026 Holy Mother Church celebrates with the greatest joy ever the Resurrection of Jesus from the dead. Striving to live our faith sincerely and as loyal, loving and engaged sons and daughters of God and of the...Wednesday, April 22, 2026
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THROUGH SHARELIFE, YOU HELPED TARA REBUILD HER LIFE April 19, 2026Tara’s childhood was anything but safe. Conflict and fear filled her days, and as she grew older, home became unbearable. She waited, hoping things would change, but she had to leave once she became a teenager. Because of...Wednesday, April 15, 2026 -
Handicraft Holy Land ChristiansOn the weekend of April 25-26, we will welcome our special guest Sebastien Cardinal representing "Handicraft Holy Land Christians", who after all the masses will briefly address the issues and concerns regarding the Christian presence in the Holy Land...Wednesday, April 08, 2026
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Easter Sunday April 5, 2026Dear Parishioners, Christ is Risen! Alleluia! Easter is the heart of our faith—the moment when darkness gives way to light, when fear is overcome by hope, and when life triumphs over death. The empty tomb reminds us that...Saturday, April 04, 2026
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HOLY WEEK MADE PRESENT TODAY March 29, 2026Holy Week begins. What an important week that we begin to commemorate today. The Scripture passage above comes from the Gospel that is read at the beginning of Mass to commemorate Jesus’ entrance into Jerusalem for the fulfillment of...Tuesday, March 24, 2026 -
SAINT TURIBIUS OF MOGROVEJO (1538-1606) Feast: March 23rdSaint Turibius of Mogrovejo was a brilliant lawyer, scholar, and professor. When the archdiocese of Lima, Peru, needed a new bishop, Turibius was chosen to fill the position. Even though he was a layman, he possessed the holiness and personal...Tuesday, March 17, 2026 -
SAINT JOSEPH HUSBAND OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY FEAST DAY: MARCH 19thThe Bible pays Saint Joseph the highest compliment: he was a “just” man. The quality meant a lot more than faithfulness in paying debts. When the Bible speaks of God “justifying” someone, it means that God...Wednesday, March 11, 2026 -
EPISCOPAL VISITATION: on Friday, March 13, and continuing through Saturday and SundayDear Parishioners, It is with great joy that I inform you that we will be welcoming Bishop Ivan Camilleri to St. Francis Xavier Parish for an Episcopal Visitation beginning on Friday, March 13, and continuing through Saturday and Sunday. An...Tuesday, March 03, 2026 -
SAINTS PERPETUA & FELICITY | Feast Day March 7thSt. Perpetua kept a diary during her last days, while she awaited her execution. Her diary, along with an eyewitness’s account of her death, is one of the oldest, most reliable histories of a martyr’s sufferings...Wednesday, February 25, 2026
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REFLECTING ON THE SEASON OF LENT February 22, 2026People often don’t look forward to Lent. Childhood memories of giving up candy or sitting through weekly Stations of the Cross come immediately to mind. Words like “sacrifice,” “discipline,” and “self-denial&rdquo...Wednesday, February 18, 2026
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Letter from Frank Cardinal Leo, Metropolitan Archbishop of TorontoI write to you with a grateful heart to thank you for your outstanding response to the 2025 ShareLife Parish Campaign. Together, our Catholic community raised $15.6 million to care for those who are struggling across our archdiocese. Never...Thursday, February 12, 2026
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Fascinating Facts About the Apparitions of OUR LADY OF LOURDES Feast Day: February 11thParalysis When Bernadette first saw the beautiful lady in the grotto during the first apparition, on Feb. 11, 1858, it is said that she immediately smiled at Bernadette and signaled to her to come closer, in the same way a...Tuesday, February 03, 2026 -
ABOUT ST. BLAISE - FEAST DAY: FEBRUARY 3rdSt. Blaise is a bishop and martyr who lived in the fourth century in Turkey and Armenia. For a time, Blaise lived in a cave to escape persecution. On his feast the church recalls a miracle cure associated with him...Thursday, January 29, 2026
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SAINT THOMAS AQUINAS FEAST DAY: JANUARY 28thTHREE THINGS YOU MAY NOT KNOW ABOUT SAINT THOMAS AQUINAS FEAST DAY: JANUARY 28th Thomas was ridiculed as a young person. Thomas was born in the family castle of Roccasecca midway between Rome and Naples, Italy—the youngest...Tuesday, January 20, 2026
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SAINT AGNES VIRGIN-MARTYR Feast Day: January 21stSt. Agnes of Rome was born in 291 AD and raised in a Christian family. Agnes was very beautiful and belonged to a wealthy family. Her hand in marriage was highly sought after, and she had many high ranking men...Friday, January 16, 2026
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The Baptism of the Lord Feast January 11, 2026Reflection: The Feast of the Baptism of the Lord is a liturgical bridge that connects the Christmas season to Ordinary Time. During the Christmas season we pondered the Incarnation, Nativity, Presentation in the Temple, and Epiphany. Today, we see Jesus...Thursday, January 08, 2026 -
FROM THE PASTOR’S DESK January 4, 2026Dear Parishioners, On behalf of Fr. Joseph, Fr. Favin, myself, and our parish staff, thank you for the beautiful cards and generous gifts shared with us during this Christmas season. We are deeply grateful for your kindness and generosity. May...Monday, December 29, 2025
