SAINT FRANCIS XAVIER PARISH APRIL 23, 2017
“Peace be with you.”~John 20:19
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OUR MISSION STATEMENT
ST. FRANCIS XAVIER IS A CATHOLIC- JESUIT PARISH
IGNITED BY THE EUCHARIST
TO PRAY, SERVE, DO JUSTICE, AND LOVE.
Celebrating 125 Years
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The prayer Jesus taught is the prayer I whisper as the sun’s rays dry the morning dew and when sleep does not come easy. I have prayed it countless times and places, and suddenly I realize the depth of two small simple words I have taken for granted. Simple words so easily passed over that bind a promise to an expectation. I replay the words over and over, Forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors (Mt 6:12, emphasis added), and wonder, how could I have not seen it?
Countless times, head bowed low, I kneel at the foot of the cross, petrified that this is the time grace runs dry and forgiveness is denied. I await the thunderous boom of harsh judgement that assures me there is a limit, and yet it never comes. Instead, I receive God’s mercy. Because Jesus paid my debt in full, I am restored in the promise that there is no sin too great for his grace.
I am quick to seek forgiveness, yet at times slow to give it. I forget the small word that boldly calls me to action and draws me into his heart: Forgive as we are forgiven. The moment I deny the grace extended me, I become the anticipated thunderous boom at which I coward. I deny the one whose example I long to follow, and forget it was with his least breaths as he hung from the cross that Jesus prayed for our forgiveness. Head bowed low and knees firmly planted, I pray for the courage to love as I have been loved and forgive as I have been forgiven.
Jennifer Hubbard
Taken from April 2017 MagnificatJennifer Hubbard resides in Newtown Conn. The younger of her two children, Catherine Violet, was a victim of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting in 2012
Divine Mercy
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Items of Note:
A Big thank you to all who made our
Liturgies beautiful.
Divine Mercy Sunday 23rd April
Eucharistic Adoration Noon until 3:00 pm with the Divine Mercy Chaplet at 3:00 pm
Dear Parishioners,
We are pleased to announce that we will begin replacing the leaking roof over the parish office and shortly thereafter painting all the windows too. Please be aware of the added activity and equipment as the office exterior undergoes this necessary maintenance!
Roof Repair
Please Welcome Our Newly
Baptized
Samuel Clarence Wright
Might you be able to provide? The Poverello is once again in need of
salad dressing.
Thank you
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Moms Group
Our next gathering will be on April 25th at 10:00 am in the Loyola building.
Children are most welcome.
An Evening with Bishop Thomas
Thursday, May 4, 2017 at 7:30pm
The Knights of Columbus Hall Council 1021
328 East Pine Street
Bishop Thomas is looking forward to visiting with young adults in the Missoula area: to answer their questions, to listen to their hopes, needs, desires, and to discuss how they might offer their gifts to the Church. Bishop also hopes to share his vision for young adult ministry in the Diocese of Helena.
We invite all Catholic young adults in their 20's/30's to join us for this special event.
Missoula Catholic Schools Employment Opportunities
Current Open Positions at MCS are:1. Full-time Art Teacher
2. Full-time Music Teacher3. St. Joseph Principal
Please find all employment vacancies and information on our website at:
mcsmt.org, under the "About Us" tab.
Special Olympics
We will once again be hosting a group of Special Olympics athletes and their coaches for dinner on Thursday, May 18th. If you are interested in volunteering to help set up, serve or clean up, please call Pam in the parish office at 541-6041.
First Holy Eucharist Sunday April 30th at Noon
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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.
SAINT FRANCIS XAVIER ~~ MISSOULA, MONTANA420 West Pine Street, Missoula MT, 59802
542-0321, sfxmissoula.org
APRIL 23, 2017 SUNDAY OF DIVINE MERCY
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 am, 10 am, and 6 p.m.Weekday LiturgiesMonday - Friday ~~ 8 am Confession -Saturday ~~ 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. or by appointmentEucharistic AdorationWednesdays & First Fridays ~ 8:30 am - 3:00pm
Prayers
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Collections for Easter Sunday, April 16, 2017
Will appear in our next bulletin.
May --- James Waters
rest in peace in Our Lord’s Loving arms.
With thanks for your pledge & your support of St. Francis Xavier Parish
Dear Friends of St. Francis Xavier!
Recognizing the many good & worthy causes that seek your help, I am grateful for your choice to support St. Francis Xavier Parish.
Each year, St. Francis Xavier Parish labors to be a place of gracious prayer & beautiful worship, where the message of Christ is proclaimed to both young & old. We strive to provide healing for the broken-hearted & hope for those on the edge of despair. We live as Church: one community, giving glory to God through the care of God’s people. Your gift is an essential part of this mission.
This Easter, may the blessing of Christ, who gave himself to us, be with you and those you love.
Thank you,
Fr. Joseph Carver, S.J.
Parish Staff
Pastor Rev. Joseph Carver, S.J.Associate Rev. Rich Perry, S.J.Associate Rev. Matt Holland, S.J.Deacon Rev. Mr. Mike BloomdahlDeacon Rev. Mr. Carlton QuammeParish Administrator Colin McCormackBookkeeper Kate DeedsDesign & Parish office Patricia Lawrence
Choir Marin SewellFacilities Steward Ron BrownFamily Ministry & Social Justice Pam BrighamHealth & Faith Kelly Scariano
Religious Ed. Deb JohnsonMusic & Liturgy Rachael BeckSpirituality SEEL Peg TaylorYouth Ministry Joe Yakawich
May --- Ester Mackey, Patrick Dudley,
and Pompeo Gerardis receive His healing and consolation.
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Mass StipendSuggested Mass stipend is $20 tax deductible
“... only the intangible value of prayer...”
April 23, 2017
Religious Education Dates April
Ignite: Missoula Young Adult Group: Join Ignite for prayer and fellowship.
email - [email protected] or Facebook -Ignite Missoula - Catholic Young Adult Group
Mass Scriptures for the Month of April, 2017
Monday 4/24 Acts 4:23-32 Ps. 2 John 3:1-8 Tuesday 4/25 1 Pet. 5:5b-14 St. Mark Ps. 89 Mark 16:15-20 Wednesday 4/26 Acts 5:17-26 Ps. 34 John 3:16-21 Thursday 4/27 Act 5:27-33 St. Peter Canisius Ps. 34 John 3:31-36 Friday 4/28 Acts 5:34-42 Ps. 27 John 6:1-15 Saturday 4/29 Acts 6:1-7 St. Catherine of Siena Ps. 33 John 6:16-21
Sunday 4/30 Acts 2:14, 22-33 Third Sunday of Easter Ps. 16 1 Peter 1:17-21 Luke 24:13-35
Mass Intentions for the Month of April 2017 Saturday 4/22 Marjorie Liberato
Sunday 4/23 For the People* Jim Giuliani JoAnne LaPalm* Monday 4/24 Bob Beausoleil Tuesday 4/25 Jim O’Lear & Sr. Mary Celeste Wednesday 4/26 Zilda Fellin Thursday 4/27 Joe Cancellare* Friday 4/28 The Cosgrove Family* Saturday 4/29 Mary Rickard*
Sunday 4/30 Grace Collins For the People* The Children of SFX* Philip Baerlocker
Confirmation class-April 9thConfirmation dinner and Rite of Sending- April 23rd.
23rd and 30th-Sunday School. April 30th-Last day of Sunday School.
2nd, 9th and 23rd-CLOW25th-Sac. Prep. No class on the 11th.
For information on Jesuit vocations BeAJesuit.org
Would you like to accompany the faith journey of the young Catholic faithful? Is your heart calling you to service with young people in your community?
THE DIOCESE OF HELENA: We believe that we are called to transform our lives and the world around us, bearing the Light of Christ into places of darkness, extending a preferential option for the poor, and committing ourselves to walk faithfully with the living Christ, sharing from the abundance that we have received.THE POSITION: We are looking for a Manager of the Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministry. You must have a master’s degree in Theology, Pastoral Ministry or a related field (an equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered), three years’ experience and demonstrated successful leadership in a parish or diocesan ministry. SALARY - $35,000 to $40,000 per year depending on experience and education. LOCATION: 515 N. Ewing, (Chancery) Helena, MTWHY SHOULD YOU APPLY? Because these things are important to us: Generous benefit package. Team collaboration. Open commu-nication. Learning opportunities. Spiritual growth.INTERESTED? Please send resume to Carmae Fawaz either by mail or online. Diocese of Helena, P.O. Box 1729, Helena, MT 59624-1729 or [email protected] Applications will be accepted through midnight on Friday, April 28, 2017.
Mass Intentions for the Month of May 2017 Monday 5/1 Sheila Combo Tuesday 5/2 Jim O’Lear & Sr. Mary Celeste Wednesday 5/3 JoAnne Kolasinski Thursday 5/4 Pompeo Gerardis*
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