SAINT FRANCIS XAVIER PARISH JUNE 25, 2017
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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‘Let the heavens and the earth praise him, the seas and whatever moves in them!’
~Psalm 69
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Celebrating 125 YearsPlease join the St. Francis Xavier Church community as we "Extend the Table" to our Catholic community and the whole of Missoula on September 16, 2017 from 5-9:00 pm. On that Saturday we will celebrate the 125th anniversary of the construction of our beloved church building and will be marking that event with a big day of fun! The 400 block of Pine Street will be closed so that we will be able to extend a table right down the middle of the street. Food vendors, live music, and a Mass celebrated by Bishop George Leo Thomas are just some of the highlights of this special day of celebration. The price of admission is simply cans of food in support of the Missoula Food Bank. Please mark your calendar for September 16th!
Join us as we Extend the Table--- September 16th 2017 from 5 - 9 pm
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Items of Note:
We will be hosting Family Promise from July 16th - 23rd and will have the white board in the west entrance starting on June 25th for sign ups. If you are interested in volunteering or in need of more information, please call Pam in the parish office.
Catholic Social Services of Montana has an immediate opening for the Executive Director.
As the Executive Director of CSSM you will be responsible for overseeing the adoptive process for families all across Montana. You will work closely with adoptive counselors and an administrative team to ensure families are respect-ed, valued and guided through this journey in a timely and positive manner. From monitoring cases to ensuring legal validity, you are the guiding force that addresses cultural understanding, good judgement and ethical consid-erations. You are passionate about the positive contribution local adoption can have in the community.
Success in this role involves using your strong leadership and communication skills to promote CSSM, run multiple projects at the same time, and apply your expertise in problem-solving to issues as they arise.
You must possess a Master’s degree in Human Services or related field plus at least two years of experience in a posi-tion requiring administrative skills. A combination of education and experience will be considered.
You must possess the following skills and characteristics:• A committed and practicing Catholic with knowledge of the Catholic church at the diocesan and parish level• Working knowledge of Human Resource law and practices in the state of Montana• Demonstrated leadership and communication skills• Ability to work corroboratively
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume, and three employment references to:Carmae Fawaz [email protected] 406 442-5820 This position will remain open until July 2, 2017.
A Big Thank you to our facilitators Katie and Clair!
The Mom’s Group will reconvene in the Fall please contact Patricia if you have questions.
Moms Group
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Our parish has been asked to participate in a fund raiser for the Heart Butte Food Pantry by supplying a few volunteers to staff a concession stand for the Griz games this fall. Admission will be free with some set up before the game and clean up just after half time, then volunteers will be able to watch the rest of the game. Please call Pam in the parish office for more information or to volunteer.
PRAYER OF THE MONTH
Loving God, our Creator, we pray for leaders and decision-makers, that policies may be redirected towards peace and human rights, rather than the continuation of war and oppression. We pray for all who are involved in the arms trade, that they may realize the real consequences of their actions. We pray for the conversion of hearts and minds; and for the conversion of the arms industry towards productive purposes. Give us the strength to work for an end to the arms trade. We offer these prayers in the name of our Savior, Jesus Christ, Prince of Peace. Amen.
by Helen Boothroyd in Campaign Against Arms Trade (www.caat.org.uk)
Anima Christi
The song we sing as our communion meditation song is the Anima Christi. This well-known Catholic prayer dates back to the early 14th century. It was a favorite prayer of St. Ignatius, which he included in his Spiritual Exercises.The version we are singing here at St. Francis is com-posed by Donna Cori Gibson. It is not on iTunes, but you can find it on her website along with many other beautiful, prayerful songs. I encourage you to check out her website at www.donnacorigibson.com.
If you are willing and able to help usher at our 10am Mass on Sundays, please contact Rachael
Beck in the parish office. Thank you!
The Diocese of Helena is firmly committed to the safety and protection of our children and young people. To report allegations of sexual abuse or to obtain information regarding the implementation of the "Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People", email [email protected] or call the victim's advocate at 406-459-0513.The Charter and diocesan policies can be found online at www.diocesehelena.org/resources/safe-environment.html
BEGINNING MARCH 17!! RAISE FUNDS FOR YOUR
YOUTH MINISTRY and LEGENDARY LODGE!
PARTICIPATE IN THE 12TH ANNUAL SON LIGHT CELEBRATION RAFFLE
GRAND PRIZE: 2017 SUBARU CROSSTREK 2.0i Limited (COMPLETE WITH A THULE ROCKET BOX AND REMOTE START)
Again this year! $5/ticket sold will be distributed to the seller’s parish to fund Formation Services scholarships in the Diocese of Helena.
Over $69,000 distributed to parishes from 2011—2016!
Tickets are $25/chance. A maximum of 5,000 tickets will be sold.
DRAWING TO BE HELD ON FRIDAY, OCTOBER 6 AT THE SON LIGHT CELEBRATION IN HELENA.
Visit www.diocesehelena.org Stewardship Services for more raffle and event information. Thank you for supporting Legendary Lodge and Youth and Young Adult Ministry in the Diocese of Helena.
Win Me!
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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
JUNE 25, 2017 THE TWELFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
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
Thank you for your generous giving!
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May --- Janice Lopach
rest in peace in Our Lord’s Loving arms.
May --- Linda Hastie, Shawn Hanser, Dan Bowling,
and Eugenia Espinoza Claiborne
For information on Jesuit vocations BeAJesuit.org
Please Note:
The Parish office will be closed on Fridays in the summer from the 23rd of June until the 18th of August.
Collections for Sunday, June 11, 2017
Will appear in our next bulletin.
We will celebrate Mass in Spanish at 3:00 pm on Sunday, June 25th at Blessed Trinity Parish. Please join
us! Todos están bienvenidos.
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Mass StipendSuggested Mass stipend is $20 tax deductible
“... only the intangible value of prayer...”
June 25, 2017
Mass Scriptures for the Month of June, 2017
Monday 6/26 Gen. 12:1-9 Ps. 33 Matt. 7:1-5 Tuesday 6/27 Gen. 13:2, 5-18 Ps. 15 Matt. 7:6, 12-14 Wednesday 6/28 Gen. 15:1-12, 17-18 St. Irenaeus Ps. 105 Matt. 7:15-20 Thursday 6/29 Acts 12:1-11 STS. PETER & PAUL Ps. 34 2 Tim. 4:6-8, 17-18 Matt. 16:13-19 Friday 6/30 Gen. 17:1, 9-10, 15-22 Ps. 128 Matt. 8:1-4
Mass Intentions for the Month of June, 2017 Saturday 6/24 James Waters
Sunday 6/25 Tim Burger Ray & Emma Wherley For the People* Monday 6/26 Marika Lehocz* Tuesday 6/27 Fred Fortune Wednesday 6/28 Joe & Ida Kosir Thursday 6/29 Charles & Pauline Vasecka Friday 6/30 Joe & Josephine Prefontaine
Join us for the 4th annual
Missoula Greek Festival:
Athens Under the Big Sky
Friday & Saturday, July 14-15 301 S. 6th Street West
Featuring the LIVE Greek Music of Helios, a 6-piece Greek band from California. Plan to join us for great music, tasty food, and community fun! For more information, visit and like our Facebook page:
www.facebook.com/MontanaGreekFestival
Be a part of the Greek Festival by Volunteering and help us support Family Promise of Missoula!
Did you know that over the last four years, in addition to being a fundraiser for Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, the Greek Festival has also donated a portion
of the proceeds to local area non-profits, totaling over $8,000! This year, we are excited to continue supporting Family Promise of Missoula in the work to house homeless families. Please join in our support by volunteering to serve at the festival. For a list of festival volunteer opportunities, CLICK HERE, or visit:
http://signup.com/go/eweMEoW
Mass Scriptures for the Month of July, 2017
Saturday 7/1 Gen. 18:1-15 St. Junipero Serra Luke 1 Matt. 8:5-17
Mass Intentions for the Month of July, 2017 Saturday 7/1 Marcure Family Sunday 7/2 Trisha Hagen Vern Welter For the People* Monday 7/3 Tim Burger Tuesday 7/4 Frank De Stefano Wednesday 7/5 Theresa Albee* Thursday 7/6 Blanch Wheeler Friday 7/7 Larry Luedtke
Join Ignite for prayer and fellowship.
email - [email protected] or Facebook -Ignite Missoula - Catholic Young Adult Group
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