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Saturday May 20th 4:30 PM- People of Saint Francis Xavier Parish
Sunday May 21st 8:30 AM- Bob Buettgens- John & Peggy Claney 10:45 AM- Ethel Mae Osborn- Choir
Monday May 22nd 6:45 AM- Madeleine M. Kelly- Aunt Sue & Uncle John
Tuesday May 23rd 6:00 PM- Jimmy Horsington- Peggy & Jim McNally
Wednesday May 24th 6:45 AM- Carol A. McGrath- The McGrath Family 6:00 PM- Vigil of the Ascension- The People of Saint Francis
Thursday May 25th- Feast of the Ascension 6:45 AM- Peter Jula- Marianne Jula 6:00 PM- The Muscalino Family- Fr. Dan
Friday May 26th 6:45 AM- Patricia Innarella- Friends
Saturday May 27th 4:30 PM- Harriet Osborne- The Osborne Family
Sunday May 28th 8:30 AM- Jon Schmitt- Beverly & Al Buettgens 10:45 AM- People of Saint Francis
Ministry Schedule for St. Francis Xavier May 27th & 28th
Lector Lector Lector Elizabeth White Mary Dailey Rosalie Durand E. Ministers E. Ministers E. Ministers Martha Lollis Beth Feeney Mary Ellen Koloski Mary Jo Palmowski Kim LaRose Marty McClusky Hugh White Terry Hall Terry McClusky Brenda Bronstad Jeannie Cupoli Kim McAuliff Beth Cusick Altar Servers Altar Servers Altar Servers John White Kadie Tierney Nolan Manahan Luke Spitzer Mia Welsh Jay Colella Emma Roseboom
Our Annual HOPE Appeal campaign kicks off this week. You have been sent a letter from Bishop Cunningham asking for you financial support of our larger church
family. I am asking each family to prayerfully consider a gift in support of the HOPE Appeal. The HOPE Appeal helps many. Join with me in giving your support. We are all called upon to return something to the Lord for all the
Lord has given us.
What’s Happening This Week At St. Francis
Saturday May 20th Men’s Group- Ch. Hall Bsmt- 7:30 am Ecumenical Youth Group- Ch. Hall- 6:00 pm
Sunday May 21st No Adult Choir Pester the Pastor- Church- 11:45 am; refreshments to follow in Church Hall
Monday May 22nd Lectio Divina- Church- 6:30 pm
Wednesday May 24th Morning Mass- Church- 6:45 am Vigil Mass- Church- 6:00 pm
Thursday May 25th- Feast of the Ascension Lectio Divina- Canceled Holy Day Mass- Church- 6:00 pm Rosary- Church- 7:00 pm
Saturday May 27th Ecumenical Youth Group- Canceled
Sunday May 28th No Adult Choir
Our Weekly Collection
Weekly Goal: $8,400 Last Week: $7,527
Please Pray For: Missy Fitz, Austin Marlowe, Brian Stonelake, Lucienne Henneberry, J.E.L., Brett Kresco, Conor Osterman, Ellie Hauver, Allan Stonecipher, Jo’Ann F., Genie Barnes, Donna Martin, Kermit Tucker, Sr. Mary Brendan Wilson, Michelle Fleegel, Jack Palen, Kelly Cunningham Suberts Please Pray for Our Homebound: Grace Genter, Nicole Adams, Mike Berish, Ethel Cole, Peggy Crysler, Isabell LaClair, Leda Stopyro, Barbara Weinberger, Barbara Vautrot, Ethel Osborne, Bob & Kay Wilson, Gerry Joyce, Marie Patterson, Patricia Welch, Mary Martin
If you see a new face around the Church and Rectory please join in and welcome our New Music Director Rob Schott, Jr. Rob will begin his work with us soon.
When you meet him please give him a warm St. Francis WELCOME!
Religious Education News & Updates “I want to ask a favor. I want to ask you to walk together,
and take care of one another…” –Pope Francis
We are the Hands & Feet of Jesus
Did you know…? …our 2nd graders collected new children’s socks and gave them to an agency that serves families in need? …our 3rd graders donated over 100 books to an inner-city school? …our 4th graders bought baby blankets for newborns for the Lullaby League? …our 5th graders collected new school supplies that went to children without? …our 6th graders wrote holiday cards to our homebound parishioners? …our Jr. High students collected food for our local food pantry?
Hey! Who knew?!
Wedding Banns:
Bradley Archibald &
Renee Boulware
Lord, I bring to You my burdens and You know my situation. You know I can’t make it without You. Comfort me heart and give me strenghth
and help me carry on. Amen
Experiencing troublesome feelings? Fear, anger, anxiety, stree, depression? Did you know that there are fellow parishioners who will pay with you after
Mass? All reasons for prayer will remain confidential.
Join us for Prayer Ministry on Sundays behind the altar after the 8:30 and 10:45 Masses.
Believe in the power of prayer. Prayer is powerful and He can do anything.
May 14, 2017 5th Sunday of
Easter “Have I been with you for
so long a time and you still do not know me,
Philip?” —John 14:9
We are reminded today that spreading the word about Christ did not go smoothly in the early church. Understanding and accepting Jesus was a slow and often unsuccessful
process. It may seem different now, but if we consider our own questions and struggles with faith,
we realize that our commitment is not formed overnight. It is often subject to life circumstances that challenge our faith. There is still work to be done in
spreading the good news. If we want to contribute to the effort, we might begin with ourselves.
Holy Father’s Prayer Intentions for May Christians in Africa
That Christians in Africa, in imitation of the Merciful Jesus, may give prophetic witness to reconciliation,
justice, and peace.
Elizabeth Ministry The Elizabeth ministry would like to bring you a gift
basket after you have a baby~ We have access to baby items if you (or someone you know) are in need~We have
peer support available if you have lost a baby due to miscarriage, abortion or stillbirth. If you are looking to
adopt a baby, if you are having twins, medical issues with your pregnancy or fertility issues please give us a call!
Coordinator Rita Condon can be reached at 315-673-9458 or by email: [email protected]. See us at
www.jpiicenterforwomen.com
Secretary Needed Saint Francis is seeking a new part time secretary to perform routine clerical and administrative duties. We are looking for a self-motivated and organized
individual to handle the needs of the church office. Days required will be Mondays, Wednesdays & Thursdays from 9:00 am- 2:00 pm. Computer and people skills a must. Job
includes but not limited to answering multi-line phone, filing, maintaining website, bulletin and calendar
maintenance, and scheduling. Please forward resume and cover letter by May 20th to Deacon John Falge at
[email protected]. Further job description and duties can be found on sfxmarcellus.com
