Sixth Sunday of Easter

"Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid"

What makes us both truly human and truly like God? Love for certain. It is love that unites us in
a bond of fellowship with others. From the very beginning of creation God said: it is not good that
man should be alone (Genesis 2:18). We were created in love for love -- to be a community of
loving persons, just as the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit are united in love. John Henry Newman said: We love because it is our
nature to love, and it is our nature because God the Holy Spirit has made it our nature. Jesus speaks to his disciples of the
inseparable bound of love between himself and the Father, and of their love for humankind. In Jesus we see the fulness of
God's love and how God's love is directed to our well-being. In this the love of God was made manifest among us, that God sent
his only Son into the world, so that we might have life through him (1 John 4:9). How do we know that God loves us? In the
cross we see the proof of God's love for us and the incredible price God was willing to pay for our redemption. Jesus gave up his
life that we might have life — abundant, everlasting life with God -- a life of love and unity with the Father, Son, and Holy
Spirit forever. Through the cross Jesus opened a new way of relationship for us as adopted sons and daughters of God — his
beloved children (Romans 8:14-17). Jesus calls his disciples to walk in his way of love through obedience to the will of the
Father. True love is more than sentiment or good intentions. As important as these may be they are not the proof of sincere
love. True love for God is expressed in obedience and obedience is expressed in love. Jesus promised to give his followers the
best of gifts, the Holy Spirit as their Counselor and Helper. How does the Holy Spirit help us? Counselor is a legal term for one
who defends someone against an adversary and who guides that person during the ordeal of trial. The Holy Spirit is our
Advocate and Helper who brings us safely through the challenges and adversities we must face in this life. The Holy Spirit is
also the Giver of life -- the life of God -- and the One who guides us in the way of truth. We can never stop learning because
the Spirit leads us more and more into the knowledge of God's love and truth. Jesus also promised his followers the gift of
peace. Peace is more than the absence of conflict or trouble. Peace includes everything which makes for our highest good.
Trust in God, faith in his promises, and obedience to his word lead us to peace and safety in God's presence. That is why a
Christian need not fear or be troubled by anything. What can separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus?

"O God, open to us this day the sea of your love and water us with abundant streams from the riches of your grace and from
the most sweet springs of your kindness. Make us children of quietness and heirs of peace; enkindle in us the fire of your love;
sow in us your fear; strengthen our weakness by your power; bind us closely to you and to each other in our firm and indissoluble
bond of unity." (An ancient prayer from the Syrian Clementine liturgy)
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KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS MAY – THE MONTH OF OUR LADY

GALA DINNER DANCE
Put on your dancing shoes and bring your
appetites. Dance to the sweet DJ sounds of
the 60’s and 70’s.
Enjoy a fabulous gourmet buffet meal
including salad, roast beef, buttered
chicken, Japanese prawns, Spaghetti
Bolognese, Basmati ghee rice, Portuguese
baked potatoes, mixed vegetables,
dessert, tea or coffee and cash bar. All
this for only ….are you ready… $30 per
person. When: May 15th. Where: St.
Francis of Assisi parish hall. Time: Cocktails 6:30 p.m. –
Dinner at 7:30 pm sharp. Dancing and good times to follow.
This parish social event of the year will be a SELL OUT!!
Don’t be disappointed, get your tickets now. For ticket or
table bookings contact the Knights of Columbus: Ernest
905-569-8951, Kevin 905-781-1951, Fred 905-608-1490,
Charles 905-820-2358.
Happy Mother’s
Day!
To honour our blessed Mother, Mary, in her
special month of May, we will be praying the
Rosary every Wednesday evening at 7:00 p.m.
in place of Evening Prayer.
OPEN HOUSE
Holy Name of Mary College School, a university
preparatory private Catholic school for girls (Gr. 5-12), is
holding an Open House on Saturday, May 15th, from 10
am to 2 pm at 2241 Mississauga Road. All are invited to
attend. More information can be found on
www.InspireYourDaughter.com or call 905-891-1890.
RETREAT DAY FOR MINISTERS OF CARE
Saturday, May 15, 2010 at St. Francis Xavier Church,
Mississauga from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Lunch will be
provided. The presenter will be Fr. Peter Bisson, S.J.,
currently the Socius for the Jesuits in English Canada and
Director of the Jesuit Forum for Social Faith and Justice.
This retreat is intended for new or experienced Ministers
of Care. Please call the parish office 905-822-8132 Ext.
3, for more information and registration.
 PLEASE SUPPORT STRUGGLING HAITIANS:
There is an urgent need for Walking Aids – crutches, canes,
walkers & wheelchairs to protect the integrity of
amputation sites for future successful prosthesis. Please
consider also donating a bag from a grocery store (cloth
bag – approx. $2 each). These will be used at distribution
centres when 100 lb bags of food are broken down into
family sized portions. In addition, they can be hung to keep
clothes & belongings dry. This is particularly important, as
the Spring rains have begun. There is also a need schools
supplies or “carry on” size bags.
These may be brought to the church next weekend only or
there is a public drop off site (this is recommended): The
Beachcomer (Hot Tub Store) 309 Lakeshore Rd. E.,
Mississauga (3 lights east of Hurontario Rd. & Rebecca on
the side of Lakeshore.) Donated items may be dropped off
during store hours at The Beachcomer.
WE REMEMBER IN OUR PRAYERS
MONDAY, MAY 10 AT 7:30 P.M.
Acts 16: 11-15, John 15: 26-16: 4a
+ Joe Pimentel
TUESDAY, MAY 11 AT 8:45 A.M.
Acts 16: 22-34, John 16: 5-11
WEDNESDAY, MAY 12 AT 7:30 P.M.
Acts 17: 22-18:1, John 16: 12-15
S.I. Well-being of Mirabeau & Anne da Gama Rose &fam.
+ Irma Pulfer
THURSDAY, MAY 13 AT 8:45 A.M.
Acts 1: 1-11, Eph 1: 17-23, Luke 24: 46-53
 For the Unborn
FRIDAY, May 14 AT 7:30 P.M.
Acts 1: 15-17, 20-26, John 15: 9-17
SATURDAY, MAY 15 AT 9:00 A.M.
Acts 18: 23-28, John 16: 23b-28
SATURDAY, MAY 15 AT 5:00 P.M.
Acts 7: 55-60, Rev. 22: 12-14, 16-17, 20, John 17: 20-26
+ Shirley Stevenson and + Irma Pulfer
SUNDAY, MAY 16
Acts 7: 55-60, Rev. 22: 12-14, 16-17, 20, John 17: 20-26
8:00 a.m.
9:30 a.m. Frank Duff (Cause for Canonization)
11:00 a.m.
12:30 p.m. Trevor Aratoon – S.I. in Thanksgiving
*Mass Intentions are available where there is no name
mentioned. Please call the Parish Office – 905-822-8132,
Ext. 3.
TRUNK TREASURE SALE
Saturday, May 15th from 8 a.m. until 12 noon at Christ the
King School Parking Lot, 3240 Garthwood Road, Missisauga.
CARMEL HEIGHTS SENIORS’ RESIDENCE,
2720 Sherwood Forrest Circle, Mississauga, has 8
vacancies available. Seniors are welcome to apply. Call
905-822-5298. Our Annual Garage sale is on Saturday,
May 15th, 2010 from 8 a.m. to 3: p.m. All welcome.
SHARELIFE
The wonders of community…
We are born as individuals, with specific
personal skills – and limitations. At our best,
we live as a community, working to support and strengthen
those who need an extra hand. Whether people are
struggling with addictions, are physically impaired, or living
with a developmental disability, we believe they should have
the opportunity to live with dignity and self-respect.
ShareLife-funded agencies touched the lives of more than
20,000 people with special needs last year, helping small
wonders happen every day.
3rd ShareLife Collection – May 31, 2010
Please give generously. You can work WONDERS!
THE SACRAMENT OF
CONFIRMATION
Our young people in Grade 8 and up will be
celebrating the Sacrament of Confirmation
and I draw your attention to the following
dates:
St. Francis of Assisi School:
Monday, May 17 at 7:00 p.m. in the church
St. Margaret of Scotland School:
Tuesday, May 18 at 7:00 p.m. in the church
Christ the King School:
Wednesday, May 19 at 7:00 p.m. in the church
Public & Private Schools:
Friday, May 21 at 7:00 p.m. in the church
These young people will be celebrating the Sacrament of
Reconciliation on Wednesday, May 12.
Christ the King School at 9:15 a.m. in the school
St. Margaret of Scotland at 10:40 a.m. in the school
St. Francis of Assisi School at 1:00 p.m. in the church
Public & private schools on Sunday, May 16 at 3:30 p.m. in
the church
Please pray for these young people as they finalize their
preparation for being sealed with the wonderful Gift of
the Holy Spirit.
EXCITING NEW RETREAT ... FIRST TIME
OFFERED IN CANADA
ACTS RETREAT WEEKEND FOR MEN – MAY 27-30,
QUEEN OF APOSTLES, Mississauga.
ACTS stands for Adoration, Community, Theology, and
Service and is facilitated by a retreat team of lay men
(with guidance of a spiritual director) from the U.S.A. The
goals are to renew yourself spiritually, to strengthen your
faith and to apply it in your daily life and to build parish
community. For more information or to register call the
Centre at 905-278-5229.
POPE’S PASTORAL WORKS SPECIAL
COLLECTION – MAY 16 & 17, 2010