SAINT FRANCIS XAVIER PARISH APRIL 23, Peace be with you. OUR MISSION STATEMENT

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1 SAINT FRANCIS XAVIER PARISH APRIL 23, 2017 Patricia 2017 Peace be with you. ~John 20:19 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

2 Matt Holland, S.J. photo 2013 Divine Mercy 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 Magnificat Jennifer Hubbard resides in Newtown Conn. The younger of her two children, Catherine Violet, was a victim of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting in

3 Items of Note: Divine Mercy Sunday 23rd April Eucharistic Adoration Noon until 3:00 pm with the Divine Mercy Chaplet at 3:00 pm A Big thank you to all who made our Liturgies beautiful. Roof Repair Please Welcome Our Newly Baptized Samuel Clarence Wright 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! Might you be able to provide? The Poverello is once again in need of salad dressing. Thank you 3

4 Moms Group Our next gathering will be on April 25th at 10:00 am in the Loyola building. Children are most welcome. First Holy Eucharist Sunday April 30th at Noon 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 Missoula Catholic Schools Employment Opportunities Current Open Positions at MCS are: 1. Full-time Art Teacher 2. Full-time Music Teacher 3. St. Joseph Principal Please find all employment vacancies and information on our website at: mcsmt.org, under the "About Us" tab. An Evening with Bishop Thomas Thursday, May 4, 2017 at 7:30pm The Knights of Columbus Hall Council 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. 4

5 SAINT FRANCIS XAVIER ~~ MISSOULA, MONTANA 420 West Pine Street, Missoula MT, , sfxmissoula.org APRIL 23, 2017 SUNDAY OF DIVINE MERCY Prayers May --- Ester Mackey, Patrick Dudley, and Pompeo Gerardis receive His healing and consolation. 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 brokenhearted & 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. OFFICE HOURS: Monday-Thursday 8:30 am - 4:00 pm Friday 8:30 am - Noon stfrancisxavier@sfxmissoula.org. Phone: Fax: Weekend Liturgies Saturday ~~~ 5 p.m. Sunday ~~ 8 am, 10 am, and 6 p.m. Weekday Liturgies Monday - Friday ~~ 8 am Confession -Saturday ~~ 3:30-4:30 p.m. or by appointment Eucharistic Adoration Wednesdays & First Fridays ~ 8:30 am - 3:00pm on Facebook at St. Francis Xavier Church, on and on Instagram at sfxmissoula. 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! Collections for Easter Sunday, April 16, 2017 Will appear in our next bulletin. Parish Staff Pastor Rev. Joseph Carver, S.J. Associate Rev. Rich Perry, S.J. Associate Rev. Matt Holland, S.J. Deacon Rev. Mr. Mike Bloomdahl Deacon Rev. Mr. Carlton Quamme Parish Administrator Colin McCormack Bookkeeper Kate Deeds Design & Parish office Patricia Lawrence Choir Marin Sewell Facilities Steward Ron Brown Family Ministry & Social Justice Pam Brigham Health & Faith Kelly Scariano Thank you for your generous giving! Religious Ed. Deb Johnson Music & Liturgy Rachael Beck Spirituality SEEL Peg Taylor Youth Ministry Joe Yakawich 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. 5

6 April 23, 2017 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, MT WHY SHOULD YOU APPLY? Because these things are important to us: Generous benefit package. Team collaboration. Open communication. 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 or cfawaz@diocesehelena.org Applications will be accepted through midnight on Friday, April 28, Ignite: Missoula Young Adult Group: Join Ignite for prayer and fellowship. - ignitemisssoula@gmail.com or Facebook - Ignite Missoula - Catholic Young Adult Group For information on Jesuit vocations BeAJesuit.org Religious Education Dates April 23rd and 30th-Sunday School. April 30th-Last day of Sunday School. 2nd, 9th and 23rd-CLOW 25th-Sac. Prep. No class on the 11th. Confirmation class-april 9th Confirmation dinner and Rite of Sending- April 23rd. Mass Intentions for the Month of April 2017 Mass Scriptures for the Month of April, 2017 Saturday 4/22 Sunday 4/23 Monday 4/24 Tuesday 4/25 Wednesday 4/26 Thursday 4/27 Friday 4/28 Saturday 4/29 Sunday 4/30 Marjorie Liberato For the People* Jim Giuliani JoAnne LaPalm* Bob Beausoleil Jim O Lear & Sr. Mary Celeste Zilda Fellin Joe Cancellare* The Cosgrove Family* Mary Rickard* Grace Collins For the People* The Children of SFX* Philip Baerlocker 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* Mass Stipend Suggested Mass stipend is $20 tax deductible... only the intangible value of prayer... 6 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, Third Sunday of Easter Ps Peter 1:17-21 Luke 24:13-35

7 Are you registered? Please fill out, tear out, and hand to an usher or drop in the collection basket. Parish Registration Today s Date Full legal Name: Name of Spouse: Address: Street City/state Zip Code Phone Number: Home Cell Work Your Employer Job/Occupation Retired? Date of Birth Baptized? (if not Catholic, indicate religion) Your Spouse s Employer Job/Occupation Retired? Date of Birth Baptized? (if not Catholic, indicate religion) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Full legal Name: Date of Birth: Baptized? 1st Communion? Confirmation? School attending: Grade: ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Full legal Name: Date of Birth: Baptized? 1st Communion? Confirmation? School attending: Grade: I would like more information on 7