Fifth Sunday of Easter

How does God reveal his glory to us? In his Last Supper discourse Jesus speaks of his glory and the glory 
of his Father. What is this glory? It is the cross which Jesus speaks of here. The cross of Jesus shows us 
that the greatest glory in life is the glory of willingly sacrificing one's life for the sake of another. In the 
cross God reveals the breadth of his great love for sinners and the power of redemption which cancels 
the debt of sin and reverses the curse of our condemnation. Jesus gave his Father supreme honor and 
glory through his obedience and willingness to sacrifice his life on the cross. The greatest trust one can 
give to their leader is the willingness to obey in the line of duty, even to the point of putting oneself in 
harm's way. In warfare the greatest honor belongs not to those who survive but to those who give the 
supreme  sacrifice  of  their  lives.  Jesus  also  speaks  of  the  Father  bringing  glory  to  the  Son  through  the  great  mystery  of  the 
Incarnation and Cross of Christ. God the Father gave us his only begotten Son for our sake, to redeem us from slavery to sin 
and death.  He freely offered his Son as the atoning sacrifice for our sins and the sins of the world.  
 
There is no greater proof of God's love for us than the Cross of Jesus Christ. In the cross we see a new way of love – a love that 
is  selfless,  sacrificial,  forgiving  and  compassionate  beyond  comprehension.  Jesus  commands  us,  his  disciples,  to  love  one 
another  just  as  he  has  loved us.  How  can  we  love  one  another  selflessly,  sacrificially,  and  with  compassion?  Through  the 
victory of the cross and resurrection, we have access to God's grace and mercy. God gives us new life through the gift of the 
Holy Spirit and he fills our hearts with faith, hope, and love. Paul the Apostle reminds us that "God's love has been poured into 
our hearts through the Holy Spirit which has been given to us" (Romans 5:5). As we turn to God with trust and obedience, he 
transforms our hearts and frees us to love others with compassion and kindness.  Do you want to bring glory to God in the way 
you love others?  

"Lord Jesus, your love knows no bounds and your obedience to the Father reverses the curse of our disobedience. May I bring you 
glory in the sacrifice of my will to the will of the Father and in my love and compassion for others, both for those who treat me well 
and for those who cause me grief or harm." 

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OPEN HOUSE
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS NEWS
Holy Name of Mary College School, a university
GALA DINNER DANCE preparatory private Catholic school for girls (Gr. 5-12), is
holding an Open House on Saturday, May 15th, from 10
Put on your dancing shoes and bring your
am to 2 pm at 2241 Mississauga Road. All are invited to
appetites. Dance to the sweet DJ sounds of the 60’s and
attend. More information can be found on
70’s. Enjoy a fabulous gourmet buffet meal including salad,
roast beef, buttered chicken, Japanese www.InspireYourDaughter.com or call 905-891-1890.
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
RETREAT DAY FOR MINISTERS OF CARE
This retreat day takes place on Saturday, May 15, 2010 at
15th. Where: St. Francis of Assisi parish
St. Francis Xavier Church, Mississauga from 8:30 a.m. to
hall. Time: Cocktails 6:30 p.m. – Dinner at
3:30 p.m. Lunch will be provided. The presenter will be Fr.
7:30 pm sharp. Dancing and good times to follow.
Peter Bisson, S.J., currently the Socius for the Jesuits in
This parish social event of the year will be a SELL OUT!!
English Canada and Director of the Jesuit Forum for Social
Don’t be disappointed, get your tickets now. For ticket or
Faith and Justice. This retreat is intended for new or
table bookings contact the Knights of Columbus: Ernest
experienced Ministers of Care (ministry with the sick,
905-569-8951, Kevin 905-781-1951, Fred 905-608-1490,
bereavement, helping the poor, respite care,
Charles 905-820-2358.
immigration/resettlement, peace and justice committee,
MANY THANKS etc.).
Please call the parish office 905-822-8132 Ext. 3, for more
The Book, DVD, CD & Album sale was a wonderful success
information and registration.
and the Knights of Columbus would like to thank you so
much. A total of $2,460 was raised which will be used for
worthy causes in our parish.
 WE REMEMBER IN OUR PRAYERS SHARELIFE
MONDAY, MAY 3 AT 7:30 P.M. The wonders of self-worth…
1 Cor. 15: 1-8, John 14: 6-14 “Our Place has changed my life by being
TUESDAY, MAY 4 AT 8:45 A.M. more self-confident and being able to do
Acts 14: 19-28, John 14: 27-31a volunteering, able to work behind the
WEDNESDAY, MAY 5 AT 7:30 P.M. counter and serving others. The staff here have always
Acts 15: 1-6, John 15: 1-8 been helpful and they always encourage me to be able to
+ Blanca Byrne accomplish, giving me a sense of self-
THURSDAY, MAY 6 AT 8:45 A.M. worth. I like Our Place because it allows
Acts 15: 7-21, John 15: 9-11 me to meet new people, and keep in touch
FRIDAY, May 7 AT 7:30 P.M. with my old friends… I am more
Acts 15: 22-31, John 15: 12-17 confident in knowing how to deal with
+ Francis A. Wright people and their different backgrounds.”
SATURDAY, MAY 8 AT 9:00 A.M. To date, through your generosity, we have collected
Acts 16: 1-10, John 15: 18-21 $85,642.76. If you have not yet donated and would like to
SATURDAY, MAY 8 AT 5:00 P.M. do so, special ShareLife envelopes are available at the back
Acts 15: 1-2, 22-29, Rev. 21: 10-14, 22-23, John 14: 23-29 of the church for your convenience.
+ Tony Scarangella
+ John & Elizabeth Sullivan
CATHOLIC EDUCATION WEEK
SUNDAY, MAY 9
Acts 15: 1-2, 22-29, Rev. 21: 10-14, 22-23, John 14: 23-29 May 2-7, 2010 – “Rejoicing in Hope”
8:00 a.m. + Gerry Boudreau Our parish Catholic schools invite parishioners to join them
9:30 a.m. For the intentions of the parish in celebrating Catholic Education Week 2010, which runs
11:00 a.m. S.I Matteo Lombardi from May 2-7. During this week, the Catholic community
12:30 p.m. For an End to Abortion celebrates the distinctive contribution that Catholic
*Mass Intentions are available where there is no name schools make to our students, our community, to our society
mentioned. Please call the Parish Office – 905-822-8132, and to the province at large. Catholic education continues
Ext. 3. to integrate Gospel values into every
aspect of the school’s life and
curriculum.
SPECIAL MASS INTENTION ON MOTHERS’ DAY For more information about Catholic
On Sunday, May 9th at the 12:30 p.m. there is a special Education Week or to find your local
Mass intention requested by Mississauga Right to Life to school board, visit
pray for an end to abortion. Everyone is encouraged to GoodNewsForAll.ca or the Archdiocese of Toronto online at
attend or to pray for this intention. www.archtoronto.org.
Thanks to all those who provide leadership in our Catholic
schools. We pray for all educators and students, giving
ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI PARISH thanks to God for all those who faithfully spread the Good
CATHOLIC SCRIPTURE STUDY News.
(Opening minds and hearts)
We are excited to announce that in the Fall of this year we FIRST FRIDAY DEVOTIONS
will be holding a Catholic Scripture Study. There will be Friday, May 7th is the first Friday of the month and I invite
ten Thursday evening sessions from 7:30 – 9:-00 p.m. in the you to join us for our special devotions. There is Morning
Parish Hall. Watch the bulletin for more details. Prayer and Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament at 9:00
a.m. Adoration continues all day with the Chaplet of Divine
Mercy being sung at 3:00 p.m. Mass is celebrated at 7:30
Loyola Catholic Secondary School presents p.m. followed by Evening Prayer and Benediction.
CULTUREFEST Come out and be part of an evening of Signup Sheets for Adoration are available at the back of
culture, food, entertainment and a fashion show to the church.
celebrate Loyola’s diverse cultural heritage. All proceeds
will be donated to Loyola’s Build Hope for Haiti project
and will be distributed directly to the people of Haiti. The CARMEL HEIGHTS SENIORS’ RESIDENCE,
doors and pavilions open at 6 p.m. Entertainment begins at 2720 Sherwood Forrest Circle, Mississauga, has 8
7 p.m. Admission: tickets are $8 in advance; $10 at the vacancies available. Seniors are welcome to apply. Call
door; and a special family rate of $25 at the door. Please 905-822-5298. Our Annual Garage sale is on Saturday,
see the Poster at the back of the church for more May 15th, 2010 from 8 a.m. to 3: p.m. All welcome.
information.