August 17, 2008

Text Box: Can you give your lunch time one day a month?  We are in need of volunteers to deliver Meals on Wheels.  If you can help with this important ministry, please call Victor Guevara at 970-0618.

Text Box: Caring Ministry: Immediate Need The family of Joe Lombardo (usher at 8:30 a.m. for many years) is requesting help to transport Joe to and from Mass on Sunday morning. Due to health reasons, Joe is no longer allowed to drive. Mr. Lombardo lives in the Southside area of town, near Health South Hospital. If we had four volunteers we could rotate drivers and make it easier for those serving in this ministry. If you can assist in this ministry, or have questions, please call Sr. Jane at 803-5414. Thank you.

Text Box: Senior Adult Activity Thursday, March 23 Mass at 11:00 a.m., followed by Lunch and Bingo in the Parish Hall. Menu: Country Fried Steak, Rice and Gravy, Peas and Carrots, Rolls, Dessert, Tea and Coffee. $5.00 donation asked to defray costs. Please call for reservations no later than noon on Wednesday, March 21:               Mary Nappi    951-2792               Jules or Faye Avrard   956-8004               JoAnn Piazza    967-0784

Text Box: “I was hungry and you fed me. . .”           Matthew 25:35

Text Box: Different Christian Religions Series You won’t want to miss these interesting and informational presentations sponsored by the Saint Francis Xavier Special Programs Commission . These presentations will be held on the following Sunday evenings at 6:30 p.m.   February 26:  Panel Presentation by:        Dr. Gary Fenton,                    Dawson Memorial Baptist Church        Rev. Bill Morgan,                    Canterbury Methodist Church        Rev. Edwin Hurley,                    South Highland Presbyterian Church March 5:        Panel Presentation by:        Rev. Allison Carmody,                    St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church        Rev. Chris DeGreen,                    Christ the King Lutheran Church        Rev. Paul Costopoulos,                    Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church March. 12, 19, 26:  What Catholics Believe        St. Francis Xavier Pastoral Staff        (also repeated the following Tuesday Mornings            at 9:30 a.m.)

Text Box: “I was hungry and you fed me. . .”           Matthew 25:35

 

Text Box: Katrina Recovery A group of parishioners will meet in the Church parking lot at 6:00 a.m., Saturday, May 6th, then car caravan, car pool or mini-bus ride to Biloxi, MS.  There, we’ll join with the Hands On Net-work, mostly removing debris and sanitizing gutted homes before their reconstruction. We’ll return late Sunday evening.  Sign ups (just as an expression of interest) the weekend of April 29-30 to get an idea of how many might be going, and to answer questions about what’s involved. This trip is primarily for adults. It is not the same trip being organized for teens. Further information:  www.handsonnetwork.org/hurricane-relief/our-projects/

Text Box: Senior Adult Activity ~ Thursday, April 27 Mass at 11:00 a.m., followed by Lunch and Bingo in the Parish Hall. Menu: Bar-B-Q Pork, Baked Beans, Slaw, Dessert, Tea and Coffee. $5.00 donation asked to defray costs. Please call for reservations no later than noon on Wednesday, April 26:              Mary Nappi    951-2792              Jules or Faye Avrard   956-8004              JoAnn Piazza    967-0784

Text Box: Ladies of the Parish You are cordially invited to the celebration of the Crowning of Mary on May 1. Mass will begin at 10:00 a.m. in the Chapel, and a luncheon will follow in the Parish Hall. The cost of the boxed lunch is $7.00. Please call Denise Williams to reserve a lunch, 879-3445.

Text Box: Senior Adult Activity ~ Thursday, April 27 Mass at 11:00 a.m., followed by Lunch and Bingo in the Parish Hall. Menu: Bar-B-Q Pork, Baked Beans, Slaw, Dessert, Tea and Coffee. $5.00 donation asked to defray costs. Please call for reservations no later than noon on Wednesday, April 26:              Mary Nappi    951-2792              Jules or Faye Avrard   956-8004              JoAnn Piazza    967-0784

 

Text Box: Altar Sodality Meetings St. Elizabeth’s Band Monday, March 6, 11:00 a.m., Mary Room St. Martha’s Band Tuesday, March 7, 6:45 p.m., Mary Room

Text Box: Grief Support Program Announcing year-round meetings on the 2nd Thursday of each month beginning with a supper meeting on June 8, at 6:00 p.m., in the Mary Room. Any and all bereaved parishioners are welcome. Please call Sister Jane at 803-5414 if you wish to attend or for further information.

Text Box: Mark Your Calendars!         You are cordially invited to join in the celebration for the dedication of the St. Francis Xavier  Habitat for Humanity House Sunday, February 26, at 3:00 p.m. 2323 36th Avenue North   O God, protect our going out and our coming in; Let us share the hospitality of this home with all who visit us, that those who enter here may know your love and peace. Text Box: Different Christian Religions Series You won’t want to miss these interesting and informational presentations sponsored by the Saint Francis Xavier Special Programs Commission . These presentations will be held on the following Sunday evenings at 6:30 p.m.   February 26:  Panel Presentation by:        Dr. Gary Fenton,                    Dawson Memorial Baptist Church        Rev. Bill Morgan,                    Canterbury Methodist Church        Rev. Edwin Hurley,                    South Highland Presbyterian Church March 5:        Panel Presentation by:        Rev. Allison Carmody,                    St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church        Rev. Chris DeGreen,                    Christ the King Lutheran Church        Rev. Paul Costopoulos,                    Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church March. 12, 19, 26:  What Catholics Believe        St. Francis Xavier Pastoral Staff        (also repeated the following Tuesday Mornings            at 9:30 a.m.)

Text Box: CATHOLIC BOOKS TO READ Fr. Bob’s Book Club   Aug.     A Pocket Guide to the Meaning of Life, by               Peter Kreeft    July     Take Five: On-the-Job Meditations with St.                Ignatius, by Mike Aquilina and Fr.   Kris Stubna   June   Why Do Catholics Do That? by Kevin O.               Johnson    

                

 

Text Box: Summer Daily Mass Schedule Monday ~ Wednesday ~ Friday Mass at 8:00 a.m. Tuesday ~ Thursday Mass at 5:30 p.m.

Text Box: With Prayer, All Things are Possible        The Pastoral Council is beginning a very special ministry at St. Francis Xavier. Some of our homebound parishioners are being asked to become “Prayer Angels” and to pray for the needs of other parishioners.        You are invited, if you have a prayer request, to please drop a note in the Prayer Angel box located in the Church foyer. You do not need to identify yourself or to give the full name of the person for whom the prayers are sought. Be as anonymous as you would like because God will know who you are.        Some examples might be: · Please pray for Joe who is suffering from a serious illness. · Please pray for my daughter who is having a crisis of faith. · Please pray that I might find a job

Text Box: GRIEF SUPPORT A reminder, we are now meeting on the 2nd Thursday of each month. Next meeting: Thursday, July 13, 7:00 p.m., in the Mary Room.  Contact Sister Jane (803-5414) for more information. Text Box: Outreach Commission Hurricane Katrina’s damage is still very evident on the Gulf coast, as pictures in the church foyer show. The Community Outreach Commission is beginning to explore ways that we might be of assistance to some of the Catholic parishes in the area that are still badly damaged.

Text Box: Due to the holiday weekend, the Baptism Preparation class for July will be held the second Sunday of the month—July 9, at 3:00 p.m., in the Parish Office

Text Box: Reminder Please remember if you are away this summer to mail your weekly offertory to the parish office. Summers, historically, have been low offertory months, but with your help, we can meet our monthly expenses. Thank you in advance.                                                  Pastor                Chairman, Finance Committee Text Box: First Light Outreach St. Francis Xavier’s next week at the First Light Women’s Shelter will be October 1 - 7. There will be an organizational meeting on Sunday, August 20, at 9:40 a.m., in the Joseph Room for anyone interested in helping. We need coordinators, cooks, servers, and friendly faces . . . musicians are great too.  Come find out more and help in any way you can. For more information, please contact Joe and Lelie Hughes or  Frank and Gerianne Savage through the parish office.

Text Box: Ladies of the Parish You’re invited to join the St. Theresa’s Band of the Ladies Altar Sodality. This is a daytime Band that focuses on the Catholic Center of Concern. Please call Rosemary Weed at 879-2146 or email rweed@realtysouth.com.

Text Box: First Grade Teacher Needed St. Francis Xavier School has an opening for a First Grade Teacher.  If you are certified and interested, please call the school office at 871-1687.

 

 

Text Box: June 5-9 Text Box: Grief Support Program Announcing year-round meetings on the 2nd Thursday of each month beginning with a supper meeting on June 8, at 6:00 p.m., in the Mary Room. Any and all bereaved parishioners are welcome. Please call Sister Jane at 803-5414 if you wish to attend or for further information.

Text Box: First Communion Pictures The First Communion Pictures have been delivered to the Church Office. If you ordered pictures, please stop by and pick them up as soon as possible.  If you didn’t order a picture, and wish you had, it’s not too late. Just click on www.2futurememories.com. You can view and order pictures directly from this web site.

Text Box: “I was hungry and you fed me. . .” First Sunday Food Drive  ~ This Weekend, June 3/4 ~ Shelves are bare at our local food pantries who—like the Center of Concern—feed those in need year around. Let’s all fulfill our Savior’s directive by generously contributing: · Canned foods—meats, fruits, vegetables, etc. · Dried beans, peas, rice, etc. · Peanut butter and jelly · Macaroni & Cheese · Breakfast items—cereal, oatmeal, breakfast bars, etc. · Paper products—personal hygiene items, diapers, toilet and facial tussue Food will be delivered Monday morning. Please be generous

 

 

Text Box: Mark Your Calendars!         You are cordially invited to join in the celebration for the dedication of the St. Francis Xavier  Habitat for Humanity House Sunday, February 26, at 3:00 p.m. 2323 36th Avenue North   O God, protect our going out and our coming in; Let us share the hospitality of this home with all who visit us, that those who enter here may know your love and peace. Text Box: Different Christian Religions Series You won’t want to miss these interesting and informational presentations sponsored by the Saint Francis Xavier Special Programs Commission . These presentations will be held on the following Sunday evenings at 6:30 p.m.   February 26:  Panel Presentation by:        Dr. Gary Fenton,                    Dawson Memorial Baptist Church        Rev. Bill Morgan,                    Canterbury Methodist Church        Rev. Edwin Hurley,                    South Highland Presbyterian Church March 5:        Panel Presentation by:        Rev. Allison Carmody,                    St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church        Rev. Chris DeGreen,                    Christ the King Lutheran Church        Rev. Paul Costopoulos,                    Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church March. 12, 19, 26:  What Catholics Believe        St. Francis Xavier Pastoral Staff        (also repeated the following Tuesday Mornings            at 9:30 a.m.)

Text Box: Katrina Recovery A group of parishioners will meet in the Church parking lot at 6:00 a.m., Saturday, May 6th, then car caravan, car pool or mini-bus ride to Biloxi, MS.  There, we’ll join with the Hands On Net-work, mostly removing debris and sanitizing gutted homes before their reconstruction. We’ll return late Sunday evening.  Sign ups (just as an expression of interest) the weekend of April 29-30 to get an idea of how many might be going, and to answer questions about what’s involved. This trip is primarily for adults. It is not the same trip being organized for teens. Further information:  www.handsonnetwork.org/hurricane-relief/our-projects/

 

 

Text Box: First Communion Pictures The First Communion Pictures have been delivered to the Church Office. If you ordered pictures, please stop by and pick them up as soon as possible.  If you didn’t order a picture, and wish you had, it’s not too late. Just click on www.2futurememories.com. You can view and order pictures directly from this web site.