St. Francis de Sales, Ajax - St. Francis de Sales, Ajax

Fridays during Lent

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Welcome to our Parish

May our parish family of faith be a sanctuary of peace for you as we journey together to the Father's house.

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Mass Schedule

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Confession Schedule

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Online Bulletin

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First Communion

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Confirmation

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R.C.I.A.

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Latest News

Message for Lent 2026 from His Eminence Frank Cardinal Leo

Lenten Message 2026His Eminence Frank Cardinal LeoMetropolitan Archbishop of Toronto My Dear Brothers and Sisters, May...

Marking Ash Wednesday at St. Michael's Cathedral Basilica

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A Call to Build Up Heroic Men of Faith this Lent

Starting on March 1, the Heroic 30 Challenge kicks off – inviting men on a 31-day journey...

A Lifetime of Love: 11,137 Years of Marriage Under one Roof as 300 Couples Renew Wedding Vows

On Sunday, February 8, 2026 (Marriage Sunday in the Archdiocese of Toronto), more than 300 couples, collectively representing...

Events

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AI: How Should Faith Communities Respond?

AN ONLINE WEBINAR RECOMMENDED BY THE OFFICE FOR ECUMENICAL AND INTERFAITH RELATIONSHosted...

Feb-25-2026 - Feb-25-2026

Online

Eucharistic Miracles of the World Exhibit at St. Mary Star of the Sea Parish

This event starts February 26 and ends on March 1.Please join...

Feb-26-2026 - Feb-26-2026

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Lenten Retreat

Queen of Apostles Retreat Centre invites all men and women to our...

Feb-28-2026 - Feb-28-2026

1617 Blythe Road, Mississauga, Ontario, L5H 2C3

Embrace Motherhood Workshop - St. Justyn Martyr

This short interactive workshop for moms of young little ones is great...

Feb-28-2026 - Feb-28-2026

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AI: Promise, Power, and Pitfalls

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Feb-28-2026 - Feb-28-2026

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Iona Prayer Service

AN IN-PERSON EVENT RECOMMENDED BY THE OFFICE FOR ECUMENICAL & INTERFAITH...

Mar-01-2026 - Mar-01-2026

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Bible & Beer with Ignite Ministry - March 3

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Mar-03-2026 - Mar-03-2026

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"The Great and Holy Fast in the Byzantine Tradition"

A talk and discussion with Fr. Michael Bombak, BEd, STB, MTh., Chaplain...

Mar-04-2026 - Mar-04-2026

Elmsley Hall- University at St. Michael's College

Encounter: 24 Hours for the Lord

Join St. Basil’s and USMC Campus Ministry for a special...

Mar-06-2026 - Mar-07-2026

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Worldwide Marriage Encounter Experience - March 7-8, 2026

Are you ready for more growth and happiness in your marriage or...

Mar-07-2026 - Mar-08-2026

Queen of Apostles Renewal Centre

Worldwide Marriage Encounter (English)

Worldwide Marriage Encounter is a Catholic movement led by married couples, dedicated...

Mar-07-2026 - Mar-08-2026

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Marriage Preparation Course March 2026

This course will take place over two Saturdays: March 7, 2026, and...

Mar-07-2026 - Mar-14-2026

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1001 Ravenscroft Road
Ajax, ON
L1T 4X1

Office/Mailing Address
1001 Ravenscroft Road
Ajax, ON
L1T 4X1

t: 905.683.1403
e: stfrancisdesales@archtoronto.org

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Clergy

Rev. Joseph Singh
Pastor

Rev. Derek Ali
Associate Pastor

Deacon Alban Soares
Deacon Assistant

Parish Staff

Vanessa Lowing
Parish Office Administrator
stfrancisdesales@archtoronto.org
905-683-1403 ext. 103

Noah Aquino
Confirmation & Youth Ministry
naquino@archtoronto.org
905-683-1403 ext. 100

Dawn Selda
First Communion, Reconciliation
dawn.selda@archtoronto.org
905-683-1403 ext. 102

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Pre-Authorized Giving Plan

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Online Donation

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Offertory Envelopes

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1001 Ravenscroft Road, Ajax, ON L1T 4X1

t: 905.683.1403

stfrancisdesales@archtoronto.org