Page 1 ST. FRANCIS XAVIER VOL. 69 NO 1 MAILING ADDRESS– PARISH CENTER OFFICE 444 Metairie Rd. ~ Metairie, LA 70005 CLERGY Pastor: Rev. Msgr. Andrew C. Taormina Deacons: Mr. Arthur G. Kingsmill Robert D. Normand, M.D. Mr. Kevin J. Darrah RESIDENCE 105 Vincent Ave. ~ Metairie, LA 70005 Secretary: Barbara Kirn Metairie, LA 70005 Business Manager: 504-834-0340 Ray Massett Fax 504-837-8735 Jack Siciliano, Assistant Office Hours: Mon.-Thurs. 8:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. Fri. 8:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. SCHOOL Principal: Barbara Martin 215 Betz Place Asst. Principal: Jack Glover Metairie, LA 70005 Registrar: Liz Brisolara 504-833-1471 Admin. Asst.: Cheryl Toujouse Fax 504-833-1498 RELIGIOUS ED. OFFICE Director: Claudia Todaro 504-834-0348 CYO YOUTH MINISTER Abby Schlosser 504-439-1980 Vince Liberto (Athletics) 504-250-9697 MUSIC AND LITURGY Choir Director: Bart Folse 504-834-0340 Music Coordinator: Alyce Coincon 225-936-5794 SHARING PROGRAM-Carol Pritchard 504-835-6809 CAPITAL CAMPAIGN–Paul Laiche 504-834-0340 ADORATION CHAPEL-Dottie Watson 504-339-4298 MASS SCHEDULE Saturday Vigil: 4:00 P.M. Sunday: 8:00, 10:00 A.M., 12 noon & 6:00 P.M. Holy Days: Vigil : : 4:00 P.M. Feast: 6:30, 8:00, 9:45 (School) & 7:00 P.M. Weekdays: 6:30 & 8:00 A.M. Monday Monday Monday-Friday; Saturday 8:00 A.M. Eucharistic Adoration Chapel: Open 24 hours daily. Confessions: Saturday 5:00 - 6:00 P.M. or by appointment. Baptism: Contact Parish Center 1 month prior to due date. Seminar 7:30 P.M. - Second Monday of the month. Wedding: Contact parish clergy at least 6 months in advance. Coordinator: Linda Jones 504-421-7946 (Cell). Sunday, January 1, 2017 Feast of the Motherhood of Mary
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Page 1 ST. FRANCIS XAVIER VOL. 69 NO 1
MAILING ADDRESS– PARISH CENTER OFFICE 444 Metairie Rd. ~ Metairie, LA 70005
CLERGY Pastor: Rev. Msgr. Andrew C. Taormina Deacons: Mr. Arthur G. Kingsmill Robert D. Normand, M.D. Mr. Kevin J. Darrah
RESIDENCE 105 Vincent Ave. ~ Metairie, LA 70005
Secretary: Barbara Kirn Metairie, LA 70005 Business Manager: 504-834-0340 Ray Massett Fax 504-837-8735 Jack Siciliano, Assistant Office Hours: Mon.-Thurs. 8:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. Fri. 8:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. SCHOOL Principal: Barbara Martin 215 Betz Place Asst. Principal: Jack Glover Metairie, LA 70005 Registrar: Liz Brisolara 504-833-1471 Admin. Asst.: Cheryl Toujouse Fax 504-833-1498 RELIGIOUS ED. OFFICE Director: Claudia Todaro 504-834-0348 CYO YOUTH MINISTER Abby Schlosser 504-439-1980 Vince Liberto (Athletics) 504-250-9697 MUSIC AND LITURGY Choir Director: Bart Folse 504-834-0340 Music Coordinator: Alyce Coincon 225-936-5794 SHARING PROGRAM-Carol Pritchard 504-835-6809 CAPITAL CAMPAIGN–Paul Laiche 504-834-0340 ADORATION CHAPEL-Dottie Watson 504-339-4298
Confessions: Saturday 5:00 - 6:00 P.M. or by appointment.
Baptism: Contact Parish Center 1 month prior to due date. Seminar 7:30 P.M. - Second Monday of the month.
Wedding: Contact parish clergy at least 6 months in advance. Coordinator: Linda Jones 504-421-7946 (Cell).
Sunday, January 1, 2017 Feast of the Motherhood of Mary
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“ THE VOICE OF ONE IN THE DESERT —
PREPARE THE WAY OF THE LORD”
Sunday, January 1, 2017 Feast of the Motherhood of Mary
In fulfillment of this precept, Mary’s newborn child is given the name Jesus on the eighth day according to the Jewish custom. Joseph and Mary gave the name Jesus because tht is the name given by God’s messenger before Jesus was conceived in Mary’s womb. This name signifies Jesus’ identity and his mission. The literal Hebrew means the Lord saves. Since God alone can forgive sins and free us from death, it is God who, in Jesus his eternal Son became man to offer up his life as the atoning sacrifice to save his people from their sins. The son that Mary bore is both God and man—the “Word who was God” and who “became flesh and dwelt among us”. That is why Mary is not only called the mother of the Christ (the Greek word for Messiah in Hebrew) but also the mother of God or Theotokos in Greek which literally means “God bearer.”
In the birth and naming of this child we see the wondrous design and plan of God in giving us a Savior who would bring us grace (the gift of God’s favor), mercy, and freedom from the power of sin and the fear of death. The name Jesus signifies that the very name of God is present in the person of his Son who became man for our salvation. Peter the Apostle exclaimed th at there is no other name under heaven given among mortals by which we must be saved. In the name of Jesus demons flee, cripples walk, the blind see, the deaf hear, and the dead are raised. His name is exalted far above every other name. The name Jesus is at the heart of all Christian prayer. It is through and in Jesus that we pray to the Father in the power of the Holy Spirit. Many Christians have died with one word on their lips, the name of Jesus. Do you exalt the name of Jesus and pray with confidence in his name?
VOCATION PRAYER CHALICE The Vocation Chalice will be at the home of Yvonne & David Adler. Please join them in praying for vocations. Call the Parish Center (834-0340) to sign up to have the chalice in your home for one week.
SANCTUARY LAMP This week the sanctuary lamp will burn In Memory of Douglas Junius Robicheaux, Sr.
FLOWERS ON THE ALTAR Poinsettias on the altar this week are in memory of immediate family members, friends and relatives of St. Francis Xavier parishioners.
MOTHERHOOD OF MARY — NEW YEAR’S SATURDAY, DECEMBER 31
4:00 P.M. — Archbishop Rodi
SUNDAY, JANUARY 1, 2017 8:00 A.M. — Fr. Meyer 10:00 A.M. — Fr. T 12:00 NOON — Fr. Burke No evening Mass on New Year’s Day.
PARISH CENTER CLOSING The Parish Center is presently closed for the Christmas break and will reopen on Wednesday, January 4 at 8:00 A.M..
ADORATION CHAPEL CLOSING The Adoration Chapel is also closed for Christmas and will reopen on Wednesday, January 4 at 7:00 A.M. A WORD OF CHRISTMAS THANKS As pastor I wish to express a word of thanks to the parishioners and all the members of the various organizations of the parish for their special efforts to make the celebration of Christmas a beautiful one here at the parish and for the many people who need a little help from us to make their Christmas brighter for themselves and their families. A special thanks to the Men’s Club for the great job they did in putting up the lights and the crib in front of the church. To the Daughters of Isabella and the Knights of Columbus for their efforts to make Christmas a happier occasion for the children and adults of the Special Children’s Masses here during the year, for decorating the church for Christmas and for their hard work for the Giving Tree and its many gifts to the poor. To the St. Vincent de Paul Society, Deacon Ed’s Food Bank and Helping Hand Ministry for their tireless work at Christmas and throughout the year to reach out in works of charity to the many poor of our parish and community to get a little help from us. Last, but certainly not least, to the parishioners and friends of St. Francis Xavier who make all of this possible by their generosity of canned goods and funds and who always respond to our call for help in reaching out to the poor. May God bless our parish, its members and all of those who volunteer their time, talent and treasure with good health and happiness in the new year that will begin this Sunday!
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CONFIRMATION PREPARATION BEGINS
Confirmation students who have enrolled in our Confirmation process are reminded that we begin sessions on January 8. We will be attending 6:00P.M. Mass for enrollment. Sessions also begin on that night from 7:00 to 8:30 P.M. Please check your schedules for information. Reports on the Sponsor, Saint and letter to Father Taormina are due on this first session. If you have any questions, please contact the Office of Religious Education at 834-0348.
BAPTISMS PERFORMED AT SFX OCTOBER, NOVEMBER AND DECEMBER
Xander James Bemiss, Son of Burnell& Nicole Bemiss
Hannah Rose Hardy, Daughter of Ralph Hardy and Toni Angelica
Reese Paul Martinez, Son of Benjamin & Meghan Martinez
Colin Patrick O’Brien, Son of Patrick & Angela O’Brien
Thomas Gordon Perilloux, Son of Brandon & Jessica Perilloux
Paul Joseph Sauber, Son of Stuart & Stephanie Sauber
Eva Scarlett Truhe, Daughter of Joseph & Lindsay Truhe
Charles Jefferson White, Son of Jeffrey & Emily White
COMING TO A CAFETERIA NEAR YOU —
ST. JOSEPH’S ALTAR PREPARATION It’s a fact! The SFX St. Joseph Altar is the best in town. Be a part of the tradition and join us in a cookie workshop. Get to know more about the altar, meet new people, and see your work come to life in March. Volunteers are the most important part. We need YOU! Come to any or all of the workshops listed below. Ben Arrivata! All workshops are on Saturday, from 9:00 A.M. to noon.
January 7, 14, 21 and 28 February 4, 11 and 18
March 4 and 11
JOB OPENING—DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT The Congregation of the Sisters of Holy Family in New Orleans is hiring for the position of Director of Development. Required qualifications include a Bachelor’s Degree, 5+ years of experience in development, measurable fundraising progress year after year, and experience running a capital campaign. Please send cover letter, with salary history and resume to [email protected].
CELEBRANTS, READERS & EUCHARISTIC
MINISTERS FOR DECEMBER 31 and JANUARY 1 Saturday, 4:00 P.M.
Celebrant: Most Reverend Thomas Rodi and Fr. T Reader: Kathy Calder EM: Barbara Connick, Dolores Cousans, Carolyn Diaz, Vita Di Maggio and Betty Miles
Sunday, 8:00 A.M. Celebrant: Rev. Leo A. Meyer Homilist: Deacon Kevin Darrah Reader: Charlene Peterson EM: Rob Adoue, Irene Briede, Ron Carter, Dottie Watson and Natalie Watson
Sunday, 10:00 A.M. Celebrant: Rev. Anthony McGinn, S.J. Homilist: Deacon Kevin Darrah Reader: Mickey Sarrat EM: Glenda Folse, Jim Folse, George Hebert, Nancy Hebert and Bob Menard
Sunday, 12:00 Noon Celebrant: Rev. Michael Burke, O.P. Reader: Gary Knoepfler EM: Lynda Favret, Carol Gambel, Donna Kern, Peggy Kleinschmidt and Sherri Knoepfler
Legion of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Rosary group; 3:20 P.M. in church to pray for averting of hurricanes
Wednesday, 1/4 Parish Council meeting; 6:30 P.M., Parish Center conference room
Thursday, 1/5 1) Thursday Social; 12:30 P.M., St. Joseph Hall 2) Deacon Ed’s rosary group; 6:00 P.M., Ave. B
entrance Friday, 1/6
1) Cub Scout pack meeting; 6:30 P.M., school gym 2) Knights of Columbus state retreat
Saturday, 1/7 First cookie workshop; 9:00 A.M., school cafeteria
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The First graders depict the Nativity story
On the last day of school, the first graders offered their rendition of the Nativity story as told by Matthew. The prayer service was led by Father T, with Mr. Jonathan Vitale and Ms. Barbara Martin offering the readings. The Choir lent their musical talents and the first graders did a wonderful job with their reenact-ment to the applause of parents and grandparents.
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Happy New
Year!
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MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK Saturday, December 31, 2017—4:00 P.M. Grace & Joe Pistorius, Pat Cousans Raymond Bailey, Sr., Raymond Bailey, Jr. In memory of Mr. & Mrs. C. L. Phillips, Jr. Elizabeth Rooney Fitzwilliam, Mary Ellen Rooney Esmond De Vun, Sr., Frances Ferran, Evelyn Gaudet Harold Andrew Buchler, Sean Patrick Griffin Dr. Richard Bagnetto, Jack Culotta, Elmore Chauvin Jay Carisella, In memory of Kim Diane McGuire Rev. Anthony White, Maggie Monic, Yvonne Gelpi Holy souls in purgatory Spec. ints. of Charmaine & Rene Thionville* Sunday, January 1, 2017—8:00 A.M. Purgatorial List & Parishioners, Christopher Briede Louise Laiche, Estelle Laizer, Jay Carisella Jerry Tarantino, Marie Laakso, Donna Beechler Theresa Kelly, Beatrice Kropp, Anita Kropp Tony Kropp, Ory Mire, Calvin Durel, Jr., Jeanne Zeringue William G. Toujouse, Jr., Iva Barnhill Toujouse Sunday, January 1, 2017—10:00 A.M. Stephen Laizer III, Thelma Laizer Stanley Brandon, Janet Brignac, Laulee Crifasi Aimeé Perrault, Doris Staples, Elmore Chauvin Gregory Stephen Brunet, Steve Gahagan Harold Andrew Buchler, Nathan Normand Jay Carisella, Recovery of Grace Schmitt* Special intentions of Joyce & Albino* Sunday, January 1, 2017—12:00 Noon Gloria Cimini, Lester & Therese Steckler, Jay Carisella Gladys Bloom Van Horn, Evelina Abdalla Holy souls in purgatory In thanksgiving to Blessed Virgin Mary for favors received NO 6:00 P.M. MASS Monday, January 2, 2017—6:30 A.M. Marie & Charles Derbes, Jeanne Zeringue Ambra W. Fernon, Mary Dee Latter Monday, January 2, 2017—8:00 A.M. Harold Andrew Buchler, Marie Laakso, Rec. of Grace Schmitt* Tuesday, January 3, 2017—6:30 A.M. Marie & Charles Derbes, Jeanne Zeringue Tuesday, January 3, 2017—8:00 A.M. Harold Andrew Buchler, Marie Laakso, Rec. of Grace Schmitt* Wednesday, January 4 , 2017—6:30 A.M. Marie & Charles Derbes, Jeanne Zeringue Wednesday, January 4, 2017—8:00 A.M. Harold Andrew Buchler, Marie Laakso, Rec. of Grace Schmitt* Thursday, January 5, 2017—6:30 A.M. Marie & Charles Derbes, Jeanne Zeringue Special intentions of Jarrod Raines* Thursday, January 5, 2017—8:00 A.M. Harold Andrew Buchler, Marie Laakso Irene & Charles Gillen, Recovery of Grace Schmitt* Friday, January 6, 2017—6:30 A.M. Marie & Charles Derbes, Jeanne Zeringue Friday, January 6, 2017—8:00 A.M. Harold Andrew Buchler, Marie Laakso Recovery of Grace Schmitt* Special intentions of Archbishop Gregory Aymond* Saturday, January 7, 2017—8:00 A.M. Recovery of Grace Schmitt* *Denotes living
CHAPEL ADORERS NEEDED
The Adoration Chapel needs permanent adorers for: Sunday—1:00 A.M. & 2:00 A.M. (every other week—4
adorers once monthly will cover these two hours) Monday—2:00 A.M.
Please call Dottie Watson at (504) 339-4298 if you can help.
SOLEMNITY OF OUR LADY OF PROMPT SUCCOR
You are invited to join the Ursuline Sisters in celebrating the Solemnity of Our Lady of Prompt Succor at the 2017 Triduum of Spiritual Preparation on January 5 and 6 at the 5:00 P.M. evening Masses, and on January 7 at the 11:30 A.M. morning Mass. The presider and homilist will be Rev. F. William Huete, S.J. On January 8 at 4:00 P.M., there will be the 202nd Annual Mass of Thanksgiving. The presider will be Most Reverend Gregory M. Aymond, D.D., and the homilist will be Rev. Edwin Gros, S.J. The shrine is located at 2701 State Street, New Orleans. A reception will follow the liturgy on January 8.
PRAYER LIST FOR THE SICK Marilyn Allard, Sarah B., Vince Baham, Hattie Bailey, Steven Bailey, Penny Banks, Chris Bellone, Mary R. Berridge, Mark Bourgeois, A. E. Briede III, Avery Lauricella Brink, Joy Bryant, Ana C., Taryn Campo, Gwen Casanova, Tammy Graves Coen, Billy Connick, Cusimano family, Moira D., Leola David, Lorraine Dermady, Verne Di Cristina, Rebecca Ducote, Marie Dumaine, Maw Maw Ella, Margaret Fanning, Del Fernandez, Amy Goff, Gregory Frazier, Stephanie Frazier, Bob G., Margaret G., Raymond & Angie Grahn, Chad Grosch, Lenis Guidry, Mary Guidry, Bob Harper, M. J. Harrison, Rita Huntha, Joe Ingleas, Tammy J., Grace K., Jack K., Arghiro Kleamenakis, Nick L., Denice M., Loren Mandella, Carol Marino, Caroline & Vincent Marino, Madelene Melançon, Amber Meornama, A. T. Mora, Rosa Morejon, Steven B. Murphy, Bonnie Murray, Anna M., Elaine Norman, Ingrid Ochoa, Jim Patterson, Joey Paulin, G. David Perrin, Jr., George Piccolo, Rita Claire Quartano, Audrey Redmann, Francia Riquett, Adam and Stephen Robichaux, Deirdre Saling, Vicki Scallan, Victoria Schreve, Mary Ann Siciliano, Marie Schmitt, Jay Sedberry, Elizabeth Smira, Gabriel Smira, Janie Smith, Audrey Caroline Stokes, MCT, Gayle Taylor, Sandy Trosclair, Edward Timmons, David Tufts, Bernadette W., Mary W., Patrice W., Flo Ward, Austin Weeks, Anna Weiggs, Helen Wirth, Jayden Young
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