Saint Francis of Assisi Church, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
72 mansfield ave. M6J 2B2 Toronto, ON, Canada

When Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea, in the days of King Herod, behold, magi from the east arrived in Jerusalem, saying, "Where is the newborn king of the Jews? We saw his star at its rising... and have come to do him homage." When King Herod heard this, he was greatly troubled, and all Jerusalem with him. Assembling all the chief priests and the scribes of the people, He inquired of them where the Christ was to be born. They said to him, "In Bethlehem of Judea, for thus it has been written through the prophet: The Epiphany of the Lord, And you, Bethlehem, land of Judah, are by no means least among the rulers of Judah; since from you shall come a ruler, who is to shepherd my people Israel." Then Herod called the magi secretly and ascertained from them the time of the star's appearance. He sent them to Bethlehem and said, "Go and search diligently for the child. When you have found him, bring me word, that I too may go and do him homage." After their audience with the king they set out. And behold, the star that they had seen at its rising preceded them, until it came and stopped over the place where the child was. They were overjoyed at seeing the star, and on entering the house they saw the child with Mary his mother. They prostrated themselves and did him homage. Then they opened their treasures and offered him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. And having been warned in a dream not to return to Herod, they departed for their country by another way. See more

******the sound has been fixed, and it is perfect now.********* participate in the celebration of Holy mass weekdays at 8am in english. NEW***SAINT FRANCIS OF ASSISI YOUTUBE CHANNEL LINK Here is the link for the parish youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqxPWVZDB3j9SpcldyFkLiw would you please post that on the facebook page. There people can find the livestream mass that we do, as well as recordings of past live streamed masses.... Details about schedule and such will be posted on the channel as we make them firm. Thank you. -- Fr. Conrad Fernandes O.F.M. See more

A blessed Christmas to all, from the Pastor Fr. Francis O.F.M. and Associate Fr. Conrad O.F.M. of Saint Francis of Assisi Parish. O come, O come, Emmanuel And ransom captive Israel That mourns in lonely exile here... Until the Son of God appear Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel Shall come to thee, O Israel Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel Shall come to thee, O Israel O come, Thou Day-Spring, come and cheer Our spirits by Thine advent here Disperse the gloomy clouds of night And death's dark shadows put to flight Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel Shall come to thee, O Israel Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel Shall come to thee, O Israel O come, O come, Emmanuel And ransom captive Israel That mourns in lonely exile here Until the Son of God appear Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel Shall come to thee, O Israel Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel Shall come to thee, O Israel Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel Shall come to thee, O Israel Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel Shall come to thee, O Israel See more

NEW***SAINT FRANCIS OF ASSISI YOUTUBE CHANNEL LINK Here is the link for the parish youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqxPWVZDB3j9SpcldyFkLiw... would you please post that on the facebook page. There people can find the livestream mass that we do, as well as recordings of past live streamed masses. Details about schedule and such will be posted on the channel as we make them firm. Thank you. -- Fr. Conrad Fernandes O.F.M.

Resplendent and unfading is wisdom, and she is readily perceived by those who love her, and found by those who seek her. She hastens to make herself known in anticipation of their desire; Whoever watches for her at dawn shall not be disappointed,... for he shall find her sitting by his gate. For taking thought of wisdom is the perfection of prudence, and whoever for her sake keeps vigil shall quickly be free from care; because she makes her own rounds, seeking those worthy of her, and graciously appears to them in the ways, and meets them with all solicitude. WIS 6:12-16 image: "wizdom waitin at the gate in early mornin az man sitz close to Her"

WORKERS IN THE VINEYARD Jesus told his disciples this parable: The kingdom of heaven is like a landowner who went out at dawn to hire labourers for his vineyard. ... After agreeing with them for the usual daily wage, he sent them into his vineyard. Going out about nine o’clock, the landowner saw others standing idle in the marketplace, and he said to them, ‘You too go into my vineyard, and I will give you what is just.’ So they went off. And he went out again around noon, and around three o’clock, and did likewise. Going out about five o’clock, the landowner found others standing around, and said to them, ‘Why do you stand here idle all day?’ They answered, ‘Because no one has hired us.’ He said to them, ‘You too go into my vineyard.’ When it was evening the owner of the vineyard said to his foreman, ‘Summon the labourers and give them their pay, beginning with the last and ending with the first.’ When those who had started about five o’clock came, each received the usual daily wage. So when the first came, they thought that they would receive more, but each of them also got the usual wage. And on receiving it they grumbled against the landowner, saying, ‘These last ones worked only one hour, and you have made them equal to us, who bore the day’s burden and the heat.’ He said to one of them in reply, ‘My friend, I am not cheating you. Did you not agree with me for the usual daily wage? Take what is yours and go. What if I wish to give this last one the same as you? Or am I not free to do as I wish with my own money? Are you envious because I am generous?’ Thus, the last will be first, and the first will be last. See more