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

Modified Church & Office Hours

Please note that, until further notice, our weekday Church and Office hours have been modified.

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

Cardinal Leo Encourages Catholics to Participate in October 26 Municipal Elections

Ahead of municipal elections on Monday, October 26, 2026, Cardinal Frank Leo, Metropolitan Archbishop of Toronto, has released...

Cardinal Leo Invites Prayers for Pope Leo XIV

Cardinal Frank Leo, Metropolitan Archbishop of Toronto, has invited the Catholic community to join in prayer for Pope...

Death Notice - Paciencia Mendoza

The following parishioner has passed away: Paciencia Mendoza May 1, 1937 - October 2, 2026 Visitation Monday, October...

Death Notice - Daniel Joseph Owens

The following parishioner has passed away: Daniel Joseph Owens November 15, 1939 - September 16, 2026 Visitation...

Events

Magnifica Humanitas: Encyclical Reading Group

A HYBRID EVENT RECOMMENDED BY THE OFFICE FOR ECUMENICAL AND INTERFAITH RELATIONSThis...

Sep-14-2026 - Dec-09-2026

Hybrid

Windows on Theology: Remembering the Trinity: Exploring the Source and Summit of Life

Presented by Gordon Rixon, SJDate: Sept. 16, Sept. 30, Oct. 7, Oct...

Sep-16-2026 - Nov-04-2026

Regis College

Interreligious Spirituality Groups

AN ONLINE EVENT RECOMMENDED BY THE OFFICE FOR ECUMENICAL AND INTERFAITH RELATIONSThe...

Oct-01-2026 - Jun-30-2027

Online

Registration Now Open for Office of Catholic Youth's World Youth Day Pilgrimage to Seoul, South Korea

Registration is now open for the Office of Catholic Youth pilgrimage to...

Oct-13-2026 - Oct-26-2026

Seoul Korea

Ignite - Bible & Beer - Oct 13

Bible & Beer Series!Ignite! Young Adult Ministry (ages 18–39...

Oct-13-2026 - Oct-13-2026

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Men & Women Ignatian Retreat: "How Can I Keep from Singing."

Ignatian Retreat for Men & Women: In a turbulent world and often...

Oct-16-2026 - Oct-18-2026

Manresa Jesuit Spiritual Renewal Centre

Spirit & Life: A Catholic Guide to Medical Treatment Decisions at the End of Life

Join us for Spirit & Life: A Catholic Guide to Medical Treatment...

Oct-17-2026 - Oct-17-2026

2661 Kingston Rd., Scarborough

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Windows on Theology: The Book of Job: Where Ethics & Aesthetics Clash : Session 2

Windows on Theology: The Book of Job: Where Ethics & Aesthetics Clash...

Oct-17-2026 - Oct-17-2026

Online

Silent Ignatian Retreat for Women: Christmas Already!

Ignatian Retreat for Women: Hebrews 1:1. ‘In times past...

Oct-23-2026 - Oct-25-2026

Manresa Jesuit Spiritual Renewal Centre

BLD Toronto Marriage Encounter Weekend

The BLD Marriage Encounter Weekend is a beautiful opportunity for married couples...

Oct-24-2026 - Oct-25-2026

The VMOG 953376 7th Line E, Orangeville ON L9W 2Z2

Day of Reflection for Men & Women with Fr. Michael Coutts, SJ

Day of Retreat: Where the Hell is God? Tracey Leonard, a nurse...

Oct-26-2026 - Oct-26-2026

Manresa Jesuit Spiritual Renewal Centre

Dialogue & Understanding: Creation for the Common Good

AN ONLINE MINI-COURSE RECOMMENDED BY THE OFFICE FOR ECUMENICAL AND INTERFAITH...

Oct-26-2026 - Nov-09-2026

Online

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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. Andrew Maderak
Pastor

Rev. Derek Ali
Associate Pastor

Deacon Alban Soares
Deacon Assistant

Parish Staff

Zelena Cardoza
Parish Secretary
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