saint FRancis xavieR paRish JanuaRy 7, 2018
Our MissiOn stateMent
st. Francis Xavier is a cathOlic- Jesuit parish ignited by the eucharist
tO pray, serve, dO Justice, and lOve.
‘Raise your eyes and look about.’
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~ Isaiah 60:1-6
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National Migration Week 2018
Many Journeys, One Family
Good and gracious God,
We pray for all people who are migrating particularly those who are forced from their homes or separated from their families because of threats of violence and persecution. We ask that you protect and keep them safe.
Although we come from different countries, and have our origins in different cultures, we were all created by you, and are made in your image, and therefore we all share an inalienable dignity that is deserving of respect.
Lord, we ask that you give us the strength to defend those who are marginalized, to give aid to those in need, to come to the defence of those who are poor or vulnerable, and to welcome those who are on the move into our homes and into our hearts.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever.
Amen
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Items of Note:
"Without coffee, I would have no identifiable personality whatsoever."
David Letterman
Unfortunately, at the Poverello Center, the coffee has been running out every morning due to the large number of homeless folks hoping to start their day with a hot cup of "joe". The staff has asked that we add ground coffee to the list of donation requests that are collected in the basket at the back of the church. Thank you!
The Blood Mobile will be here on Monday, February 5th from 8:30 - 1. To register, please go to www.redcrossblood.org and use the code stfrancis to find our drive. You may also call Pam in the parish office at 541-6041 for help.
In the busyness of our lives, what could be more important than the health of our marriages?
Our dedicated group of Sponsor Couples who minister to those who come to our parish prepar-ing for marriage are presenting a Marriage Wellness Check-up Retreat on Friday evening, February 9th and all day Saturday, February 10th. We all go to our doctors or dentists for a check up - why not a check up for our marriages?
The retreat is open to the first twenty couples who register by calling Pam in the parish office at 541-6041. Meals will be provided and the cost of the retreat is $60 per couple.
Vamos a celebrar la Misa en español el domingo el 14 de Enero a las 6:00 pm en la parroquia de St. Anthony.
Our next Mass in Spanish will be at 6:00 pm on Sunday, January 14th at St. Anthony Parish.
¡Todos están bienvenidos!
Employment Opportunity:
St. Francis Xavier is seeking a qualified candidate for the position of Parish Secretary now that Patricia Lawrence has taken on the role of Parish Communications Director. Please view the job posting & instructions on our website under Welcome/Resources/Employment at sfxmissoula.org.
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‘Thank You.I would like to personally thank you for serving as altar servers, cantors, Eucharistic
ministers, lectors, pianists, sacristans, ushers and singers in the adult choir and children's choir during the busy seasons of Advent and Christmas. I am grateful to everyone who helped all the services run so smoothly. Also, thank you everyone who joined in the fun of decorating the church on Christmas Eve. It's hard to believe we are able to make our
already gorgeous church even more beautiful and festive, but we did it!Thank you!
Rachael
We will be having an in-depth Eucharistic minister training in the church immediately following the 10am Mass on Sunday, January 14th. If you are interested in performing this very important ministry, or if you would like a "refresher" course, please join us.
Also, with our busy parish, we need a few more trained sacristans for our weekend liturgies. The sacristan prepares the church for Mass, makes sure everything is put away in its proper place after Mass, and locks up the building before leaving. This training will also take place after the 10am Mass on the 14th.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call or email Rachael Beck at 541-6040 or [email protected].
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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.
Are you interested in finding out more about St. Francis Xavier and the Catholic Church?
Whether you are baptized in another denomination, have never been baptized and are exploring Christianity for the first time, or are a former Catholic pondering a return to the Church, we are happy to talk with you, answer questions, and explore the many possibilities.
Find out more—by calling Fr. Rich Perry, S.J. , Fr. Matt Holland, S.J. or Fr. Joseph Carver, SJ.
saint FRancis xavieR ~~ MissOuLa, MOntana420 West pine street, Missoula Mt, 59802
542-0321, sfxmissoula.org
The epiphany of The Lord OFFICE HOURS:
Monday-Thursday 8:30 am - 4:00 pm Friday 8:30 am - Noon
e-mail: [email protected]. Phone: 406- 542-0321 Fax: 406-327-8537
Weekend LiturgiesSaturday ~~~ 5 p.m.Sunday ~~ 8 a.m., 10 a.m., and 6 p.m.Weekday LiturgiesMonday - Friday ~~ 8 a.m. Confession -Saturday ~~ 3:00 - 4:30 p.m. or by appointmentEucharistic AdorationWednesdays & First Fridays ~ 8:30 a.m.- 3:00 p.m.
Prayers
Thank you for your generous giving!
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Follow all the events, news, and photos of life here at St. Francis Xavier.
Remember to add our parish App to your phone and stay connected!
May --- Jack McCoy and Geramio Arbanes
rest in peace in Our Lord’s Loving arms.
May --- Kate Deeds
receive His healing and consolation.
For information on Jesuit vocations BeAJesuit.org
Collections for Sunday, December 17, 2017
Envelopes $10367.50 Loose: $1336.30 Christmas $405.00 Christmas Flowers $1708.26
Immaculate Conception $15.00 Maintenance $150.00 Solemnity of Mary $10.00
Retirement fund for Religious $150.00 World Mission $1.00
If you know of any parishioners who would like to have one of our dedicated Ministers of Care bring Holy Communion to their home, please contact
Karen in the parish office at 541-6045
Mary Martha Knitting Ministry
Meets on the second Thursday of the month in the parish office at 11:00 am - so please join us on the 11th of January!
Collections for Sunday, December 24, 2017
Envelopes $5785.00 Loose: $1003.00
Collections for Christmas, 2017 Envelopes $19,140.00 Loose: $4017.77
Aid $10.00 Christmas $1600.00 Christmas Flowers $130.00 Immaculate Conception $25.00 Maintenance $270.00 Solemnity of Mary $10.00 St. Mary’s $105.00 World Mission $1.00
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Mass StipendSuggested Mass stipend is $20 tax deductible
“... only the intangible value of prayer...”
January 7, 2018
Mass Scriptures for the Month of January, 2018
Saturday 1/6 1 John 5:5-13 Ps. 147 Mark 1:7-11 Sunday 1/7 Isa. 60:1-6 THE EPIPHANY Ps. 72 OF THE LORD Eph. 3:2-3a, 5-6 Matt. 2:1-12 Monday 1/8 Isa. 55:1-11 Baptism of the Lord Isa. 12 1 John 5:1-9 Mark 1:7-11 Tuesday 1/9 1 Sam. 1:9-20 Sam. 2 Mark 1:21-28 Wednesday 1/10 1 Sam. 3:1-10, 19-20 Ps. 40 Mark 1:29-39 Thursday 1/11 1 Sam. 4:1-11 Ps. 44 Mark 1:40-45 Friday 1/12 1 Sam. 8:4-7, 10-22a Ps. 89 Mark 2:1-12 Saturday 1/13 1 Sam. 9:1-4, 17-19;10:1 Ps. 21 Mark 2:13-17
Mass Intentions for the Month of January, 2018 Saturday 1/6 Madonna Stoll Sunday 1/7 Mary Friia Elvira, Joseph, & Jim Giuliani For the People* Monday 1/8 Mercedes ‘Cookie’ Velasco Tuesday 1/9 Vincent Friia* Wednesday 1/10 Christina Susen* Thursday 1/11 Erik Norvelle Friday 1/12 Sheila Combo Saturday 1/13 For the People* Sunday 1/14 Alice Boulton Maria Losi Sharon Kornesh Monday 1/15 Eileen A. Huseth Tuesday 1/16 Mike Brown* Wednesday 1/17 Ryan Larkin Thursday 1/18 Nita Rae Plant Friday 1/19 Christy Conway Saturday 1/20 Matt Tennis Sunday 1/21 For the People* Iginio Fellin James Van Nice Monday 1/22 Tim Hubbard Tuesday 1/23 Joseph Urban Sr.
Looking for fellowship and a place to pray with the lectionary readings for the upcoming Sunday?
Join the Ignite Catholic Young Adult Group for weekly Bible study ~ Wednesday evenings at 7:00. email - [email protected] or Facebook -Ignite Missoula - Catholic Young Adult Group
Eucharistic Adoration
If you are interested in participating in Eucharistic Adoration and would like to
commit to an hour of prayer in the church, please contact Kathy Kaiser 406.251.3704.
St. Francis Xavier offers Adoration on Wednesdays & First Fridays from 8:30 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.
Or you may bring to Pam in the Parish Office
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Name of Spouse: _____________________________________________________ First Middle Last
Address: __________________________________________________________ Street City/state Zip Code
Phone Number:______________________________________________________ Home Cell WorkEmail: _________________________________________________________________
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Iwouldlikemoreinformationon__________________________________________________
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Changes? Did you move recently? Perhaps dropped your home phone line?
Are you registered?
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Please fill out and place in collection basket. Thank you!
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Tear off and place in the collection basket.
