saint FRancis xavieR paRish septembeR 16, 2018
~ Prayer after Communion
Our MissiOn stateMent
st. Francis Xavier is a cathOlic- Jesuit parish ignited by the eucharist
tO pray, serve, dO Justice, and lOve.
May the working of this heavenly gift, O Lord, we pray, take possession of our minds and bodies, so that its effects, and not our own desires, may always prevail in us.Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
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Items of Note:
On the way home from Mass consider asking:
What is your favorite name that people call you? What do you like to be called? Can you imagine what name God has just for you?
celebrating sunday all the way home:
Each Sunday we will offer a question to help you and your children begin a conversation on the home from mass. We hope that many of the reflec-tions and questions will enrich your family's life of faith. Singing the hymns, noting the change of colors of the seasons and sitting where they can see the gestures of the Mass are all ways you, as your children's first and most important teachers, form them in our faith.
Enjoy the ride they will take you on!
St. Francis Xavier Church began a new tradition this year to honor outstanding service to the parish. The St. Alphonsus Rodriquez, S.J. Award was given to Richard Keller for his many years of devoted service to the repair and improvement of the St. Francis Xavier campus. Among his many notable accomplishments was the work on the wheelchair accessible ramp into the church; leading the renovation of the Loyola Center basement for the child care center; the building, staining, and installation of the pew pamphlet holders; the building of radiator covers in both the church and the Loyola Center; and most recently the selection and oversight of the contractor hired to repair the exterior of the church. Richard continues to support the church with his advice, his craftsmanship, and his devotion to keeping St. Francis Xavier Parish in the best possible shape for future generations. Thank you Richard!
St. Alphonsus Rodríguez, SJAward
Richard L. Keller2018
Contemplative Yoga
Just think what a midday break from distractions would feel like?
Become present and grounded - no experience necessary.
Beginning 10/16 from 11:30 -12:30 every Tuesday@ Loyola Center Building 430 West Pine Street(Please bring your own mat, if you have blocks & a blanket is terrific) $10 suggested donation, every month a different local organization will receive the proceeds. Please contact Sandy Brosious 406-544-9107 if you plan to attend or if you have any questions. Hope to see you!
ZumbaWe meet at 6:00 pm on Monday in the
Loyola Center. Donation of $5 per class of donation of $30 for entire 6 week series.
Come join us and bring a friend!
Questions?Please contact:AB Blade 406-251-6070
Danielle Dauenhauer 1st Place for her Apple Harvest pie, Sheila Hurd 2nd Place for her Pecan Chocolate pie, and Steve Goss 3rd Place for his Strawberry Rhubarb pie.
Parish Picnic Pie Contest Winners!
Eucharistic Adoration on 1st Fridays
On First Friday - October 7th we will return to Fall schedule 8:30 am until 3:00 pm
Autumn fresh beginnings
Here are a few tips for maximizing a grace-filled year:
• Make Mass your top weekend priority.• Consider how best to use your talents in the
service of the parish. Pray over the ministry which calls to you the most.
• Make an appointment to introduce yourself to our pastor and staff members.
• Serve those in need through parish activities.• Consider taking an adult faith formation class.• Visit your child’s faith formation class and introduce yourself to the teacher. Let your children know that religious education is a priority to you, and be sure to thank in some way the parishioners who give of their time and talent to this ministry.• Review your financial giving. Consider online
giving -your year round support helps St. Francis Xavier flourish.(sfxmissoula.org/ Donate)
Called to Mercy:
Confirma�on 2019
Schedule:
www.sfxmissoula.org
Program Info:
www.calledtomercy.com/in-depth/
Youth & Parent Info Mee�ng:
Sept. 16th 4:30 SFX Loyola Bldg
Contact:
406-926-9797 (cell)
Come Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful, kindle in them the fire of your love...
Are you a Sophomore, Junior or Senior? What is God calling you to do
with your one, wild, precious life? Ever felt the power of the Holy
Spirit moving?
Want to?
Altar Server Training
We will have altar server training on Sunday, September 23rd after the 10am Mass, right here in the church. Please join long-time server Whitney Bloomdahl and some of our other experienced altar servers for this hands-on altar server training. Even if you aren’t sure you are ready for this ministry yet, come see what it’s like to have an intimate view of Mass. If you have served before, but feel that you could use a “refresher,” please feel free to join us. Anyone who has made their First Communion (adults, too) are welcome to be altar servers.
Questions? Contact Blakely - [email protected] or 541-6040
Attention Past Just Faith & SEEL Participants:
We are hoping to start a new EngagingSpirituality group this fall. It is a 21-week spiritual deepen-ing process for adult Christians who are seeking to bring the power of the Holy Spirit to bear upon the needs of our world. We all hunger for intimacy, with our Maker and our neighbor. EngagingSpirituality invites small groups of concerned Christians to look at the world together and enter deeply into the criti-cal realties of our day as they break open their lives. EngagingSpirituality encourages us to BE STILL and STILL BE in the storms of life that surround us. The approximate cost is $90 per participant.
If you are interested, please call Pam in the parish office for more information.
Come make music with us!
The St. Francis Choir will be starting up Sunday, September 16th at the 10:00 am mass. If you would like to sing with the choir, contact Blakely at 541-6040, [email protected], and plan on being in the Parish Office basement at 8:45 am on Sept. 16th.
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CHALLENGE A DAILY MEDITATION PROGRAM
Thinking about deepening your faith by joining a prayer group for the school year? You are invited to join CHALLENGE.
Not too late to join us!Two classes will be offered this year. Both will meet on Mondays. The evening class for those who work during the day will at 7:00 pm. for those who can meet during the day we will meet at 1:15 pm in the Parish office dining room.
Each participant will receive a helpful prayer book that contains a short daily meditation for each day. each prayer group will meet once a week for one hour for the purpose of faith sharing and support. The Challenge program is a wonderful introduction to the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius.
For questions or more information call Marion Daley at 406.829.3462 or 531.1685.
St. Francis Xavier Childcare Center
We are now accepting applications for caregivers who wish to join our new program. Please visit sfxmissoula.org/welcome/resources/employment for job description and application information. St. Francis Xavier Childcare Center cares for infants thru 3yrs of age.Please contact: Angie Colbert at 406.203.4333 [email protected].
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Shine with US!
St. FranciS Xavier
We have had numerous requests for a prayer chain for parishioners or others seeking prayers. They would be able to call our office with their intentions and we would pass those along via email or tele-phone to those who are signed up to offer prayers.
If you are interested in joining us, please call Claire in the parish office at 541-6035.
Prayer Chain
As a parish, let’s work together to support and celebrate healthy marriage!
Couples Corner
When children come along, it can be easy to focus all your attention on parenting. But don’t let your kids take up all your time and neglect your spouse! Children benefit most from a strong marriage. Consider having a weekly date night or another intentional time alone with your spouse.
Project Employment ConnectFriday, September 28th
10am-3pm
Learning Center310 South Curtis St.
The At-Risk Housing Coalition will be holding an Employment Services and Job Fair including Resume & Interview training, haircuts and cloth-ing, IDs and birth certificates. Especially supportive for those lacking a high school diploma, under-employed, returning from incarceration,or simply seeking resources!
For more information or to sign up to volunteer contact Claire Bonino-Britsch at [email protected] or Jane Kisselbach at [email protected]
Memorial Service
The Spiritual Care Department at St. Patrick Hospital has scheduled its biannual memorial service at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, October 7, in the Broadway Building Conference Center. Family members and the public are welcome to come celebrate the lives of patients who have died in recent months. Please bring a photograph to add to the display during the service.
Parking is available in the Broadway Building under-ground structure. Call 327-1645 with questions.
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Thirteenth Annual Son Light Celebration October 5, 2018 ~ Helena Civic Center
Raffle tickets for the 2018 Toyota Tundra SR5 Crewmax 4WD w/4.6L V8 may be obtained from your parish youth minister or by contacting Julie Johnson at the Chancery 406-389-7060.
Tickets are $25/chance. A maximum of 5,000 tickets will be sold with $5 of each ticket given to the seller’s parish to fund formation scholarships in the Diocese of Helena. A total of $82,465 has been given to parishes since 2011.
Photo: Bishop Thomas places a phone call to Paul Wiley of Swan Lake after Marianne Johnson, winner of the 2016 raffle, draws Paul’s winning ticket.
Parish, family and individual gifts add a unique flavor to the Son Light event. Please contact Glenda at the Chancery if you or your parish would like to contribute a basket or other items to the auction. Reservations for the dinner and auction may be made by visiting www.showmyevent.com to register and pay by credit card or Email: [email protected] to register and send a check for payment.
Credit card payments are only accepted through showmyevent.com
LIVE AUCTION Dinner for 6 with Monsignor Kevin O’Neill One cut, wrapped and frozen pig • Fine Jewelry Seattle Seahawks vs San Francisco 49ers 12/2/18 2 tickets Labor Day Weekend 2019 at Legendary Lodge Notre Dame Fighting Irish 4 tickets plus $500 travel voucher Catholic Schools (Butte or Kalispell) Scholarship for 2019-20 Quick Draw Art by Jim Stevens and Louie Archambault Blackfoot River Getaway at the Raymond Ranch Rocking Z Ranch Overnight (Dinner, breakfast & horseback ride) One week in Rocky Point Mexico Pitchfork Fondue for 12 with Father Jeff Fleming and Carl and
Annette Rummel Red Ants Pants Festival Tickets and Accommodations for 4
Young Disciples from across our Diocese present Wish List donors with Sweet Pine Pouches, raising $50,000 for the Justice Outreach Project.
There are many ways you can support Youth and Young Adult Ministry and Legendary Lodge through the Son Light Celebration:
Purchase raffle tickets Donate to the auction Attend the event Invite a young adult ($40
for ages 35 and under) Visit: diocesehelena.org for more information Purchase event tickets at showmyevent.com
Tom and Wendy Downey celebrate their live auction purchase of NLD Sunlight Claire (Quarter Horse)
donated by Nels and Lorraine DeBruycker.
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St. Francis Xavier Parish will often use parishioner likeness in print, video, website or in social media sites for the purpose of sharing our church community with others.
420 West pine street, missoula mt, 59802 406.542.0321 sfxmissoula.org
Prayers
Thank you for your generous giving!
For information on Jesuit vocations BeAJesuit.org
septembeR 16, 2018 the tWenty -FouRth sunday in oRdinaRy
May --- Joan Waters, Carlton Quamme,
Pat Loran, Gen Worden, Jim Huntleyand Judy Spores
receive His healing and consolation.
Collections for Sunday, September 9, 2018
We invite you to come and get to know us,
may St. Francis Xavier become your home.
Welcome!
Mass Intentions for The Month of September, 2018
Saturday 9/15 Marianne Manning Sunday 9/16 Trisha Hagan Janet McQuire Swanson For the People* Monday 9/17 Helen Stoll* Tuesday 9/18 Berta Northrop Wednesday 9/19 Kate Deeds Thursday 9/20 Joan Waters* Friday 9/21 Shannon & Rob Bell* Saturday 9/22 Andrea Lawrence* Sunday 9/23 For the People* Tim Hubbard Shirley Johnson Monday 9/24 Cookie Velasco Tuesday 9/25 Wednesday 9/26 Bob Beausoleil Thursday 9/27 The Society of Jesus* Friday 9/28 Saturday 9/29 For the People* Sunday 9/30 Tim Burger
Regular Offering - $10,183.00Loose Collections - $1558.85
Catholic Home Missions - 437.00Maintenance - 660.00
Family Promise - 20.00Povorello - 70.00
Online Giving - 1352.00
