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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...已发布: Mar-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...已发布: Mar-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...已发布: Feb-25-2026 -
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...已发布: Feb-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...已发布: Feb-12-2026 -
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...已发布: Feb-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...已发布: Jan-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...已发布: Jan-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...已发布: Jan-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...已发布: Jan-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...已发布: Dec-29-2025 -
Feast of the Holy Family December 28, 2025Dear Parishioners, As we step into a brand-new year together, I offer my heartfelt wishes to each of you and your families for a Happy, Healthy, and Blessed New Year. The turning of the calendar invites us to pause...已发布: Dec-26-2025 -
Fourth Sunday of Advent December 21, 2025Dear Parishioners, As we gather in the light and joy of Christmas, I want to extend my heartfelt wishes to each one of you and your families. The birth of Jesus reminds us that god’s love is close...已发布: Dec-15-2025 -
SAINT PETER CANISIUS’ STORY FEAST DAY: DECEMBER 21stThe energetic life of Peter Canisius should demolish any stereotypes we may have of the life of a saint as dull or routine. Peter lived his 76 years at a pace which must be considered heroic, even in our time...已发布: Dec-10-2025 -
OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE Feast Day: December 12, 2025FACTS YOU MIGHT NOT KNOW REFLECTION IN MARY’S EYES When put under a microscope, scientists discovered that light is reflected in Mary’s eyes in the exact same way as in a living human eye. Not only...已发布: Dec-02-2025 -
PASTOR’S MESSAGE ON THE FEAST OF ST. FRANCIS XAVIER | DECEMBER 3RDDear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, As we approach the feast day of our beloved patron, St. Francis Xavier, I want to take a moment to express my gratitude for the beautiful parish community we share. This feast is always...已发布: Nov-26-2025 -
ST. ANDREW DUNG LAC & COMPANIONS FEAST DAY: NOVEMBER 24thToday marks the Memorial of the Martyrs of Vietnam often referred to as the Memorial of Andrew Dung Lac and Companions. This is an interesting memorial in that the number of martyrs commemorated include about 117 names of known martyrs...已发布: Nov-19-2025 -
ST. CECILIA: THE MELODIOUS MARTYR November 16, 2025Feast Day November 22nd Her Patronage: St. Cecilia is renowned as the patron saint of musicians, poets, and all who appreciate the power of music. Her association with music arose from the legend of her steadfast faith and martyrdom. According...已发布: Nov-12-2025
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COMMEMORATING ALL SOULS November 2, 2025The Church, in her wisdom and holiness, has taught clearly through the centuries that when a person passes from this world to the next while still attached to less serious sin, they need to be fully purified in order to...已发布: Oct-29-2025 -
THE CHURCH TRIUMPHANT: October 26, 2025Those who have gone before us and now share in the glories of Heaven, in the Beatific Vision, are not gone. Sure, we do not see them and we cannot necessarily hear them speak to us in the physical...已发布: Oct-22-2025
