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

Advent Confession Night

Join us for our Advent Night of Confessions to embrace the season of renewal, find peace, and prepare your heart for the coming of Christ.

2025 Christmas & New Years Schedule

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Welcome to our Parish

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Mass Schedule

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Confession Schedule

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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's Message for Advent

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Events

St. Francis de Sales Music Ministry Presents “Keep Christmas with You All Throughout the Year” Advent and Christmas Carol Concert

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Dec-05-2025 - Dec-05-2025

St. Francis de Sales Parish, 1001 Ravenscroft Rd #4, Ajax, ON L1T 4X1

Mother - Daughter Advent Retreat - Living Our Faith in the World

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Dec-06-2025 - Dec-06-2025

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Mental Health Retreat for Young Adults (Ages 19 to 39)

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Dec-06-2025 - Dec-06-2025

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Day of Reflection & Prayer for the Bereaved

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Advent Lessons and Carols

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Annual Week of Prayer for Christian Unity Prayer Service 2026

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Jan-18-2026 - Jan-18-2026

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Men Silent Retreat: Pilgrims of Hope: Guided by the Past, Inspired by the Future.

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Jan-23-2026 - Jan-25-2026

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Entering Jerusalem with Jesus: A Holy Week Retreat

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Mar-27-2026 - Mar-29-2026

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Easter Triduum Retreat - A Silent Retreat for Men & Women

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Apr-02-2026 - Apr-05-2026

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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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1001 Ravenscroft Road, Ajax, ON L1T 4X1

t: 905.683.1403

stfrancisdesales@archtoronto.org