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1 St. Francis Xavier Parish 21 st Sunday In Ordinary Time 26 August 2018

2 CONFESSIONS Monday: 5:30 to 6:30pm Saturday: 9:30 to 10:00am Saturday: 3:00 to 3:45pm F F. W THE CHURCH S ACCOMPANIMENT OF THE DIVORCED As I was finishing my column on marriage for last week s bulletin and knowing that I would be addressing the sexual abuse crisis in our Church in my homily today I thought that it would be important to speak about those who are divorced. I know how many of you reading this are in this situation, or have family and friends who are. The first thing I want to affirm is that you are still part of the family of Tues. Aug 28 St. Augustine; Bishop the Church. Sometimes attitudes of the past can lead one to think that, simply because someone is divorced, they are no longer welcome in Church, or no longer able to receive the sacraments. The first is certainly not true, and the second I will explain right now. Church teaching acknowledges that some marriages don t work out. While it encourages that every attempt be made to save a marriage, at the same time it accepts that some situations are beyond repair. If a couple does get a divorce, this in itself doesn t mean exclusion from the sacraments. Confession can be an occasion of great healing, and as long as the individual is not in a physical relationship with someone else, they are welcome to receive Holy Communion as well. While some people remain single after a divorce, others wish to remarry. Here, the next step is to meet with me to begin the process for an annulment. An annulment is not a Catholic divorce ; rather, it is a series of reflections on whether the marriage had some flaw from its beginning that meant that the bond was not fully established. Oftentimes the annulment process helps to being about healing through an honest acknowledgement of the problems and pain present in the marriage. hospital, and nursing facilities; and for all the souls in If a couple is in a civil (non-church) marriage they too are welcome to attend Mass and other spiritual services and participate in other parish activities, while refraining from Holy Communion until they are married in the church, following a successful annulment process. An alternative is known as living in continence that is, without engaging in physical relations, though living in the same house. As I write this I realize how counter-cultural this all sounds, but want to be clear that this all flows from the sacredness with which the Church holds marriage. So long as the bond exists, engaging in a physical relationship with one not your spouse is not in sync with the way of life taught us by Christ, and as such a sin. But, this said, know that, whatever your situation, we are here to work with you so that you can fully participate once more.

3 PARISH INFORMATION HELPFUL CONTACTS PARISH OFFICE HOURS Mon-Fri: 9:30am 4:00pm Please make an appointment to meet with Father Williams to schedule a Baptism or Wedding. Religious Education: School: School Fax: ACCESSIBILITY Open for Prayer Every Day Wheelchair Lift Cry-room Fr. Riley J. Williams, Administrator [rjw@sfxparish.com] Deacon David Pepin [dbp@sfxparish.com] Mr. Steven Guillotte, Director of Pastoral Services [sng@sfxparish.com] Mrs. Michelle Russo, Principal [mrusso@sfxacushnet.com] Mrs. Anabela Shaughnessy, Asst. Principal [ashaughnessy@sfxacushnet.com] Mrs. Janine Hammarquist, Rel. Ed. Coordinator [jlh@sfxparish.com] HOLY MASS Monday-Sat 9:00am Third Thursday (Latin/Extraordinary Form) 5:30pm First Friday 9:00am & 6:00pm Saturday Vigil 4:00pm Sunday 8:00am & 10:30am CONFESSIONS Monday 5:30-6:30pm Saturday 9:30-10:00am Saturday 3:00-3:45pm First Fridays 6:45-7:15pm Any Time by Appointment ADORATION Mon - Friday 9:30am-9:00pm Saturday 9:30am-2:45pm VESPERS Monday: Vespers with Benediction Tuesday: Vespers Wednesday: Vespers with Benediction (Vespers begins at 6:30 pm) O C "This saying is hard; who can accept it?" (Jn 6:60; 66) ters of the soil that receives the word of God bears no fruit; revelation; and as we well know it is for the demise of rev-

4 T Y: U S S C Jesus Returning the Keys to St. Peter Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres (1820) Jesus then said to the Twelve, "Do you also want to leave?" Simon Peter answered him, "Master, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life. We have come to believe and are convinced that you are the Holy One of God." (Jn 6:67-69) SFX P C R W A 26, 2018

SFX P L O C: We don t know who this person is; only that she wants you to sign your kids

Annual Appeal SFX Religious Ed Begins 1 Sept D M W: Holy Family Holy Name Of New Bedford

Education REPORTING INFORMATION: Given the light of recent revelations of wrongdoing by

5 SFX P L O C: We don t know who this person is; only that she wants you to sign your kids up for CCD! Annual Appeal SFX Religious Ed Begins 1 Sept D M W: Holy Family Holy Name Of New Bedford Crafters and Exhibitors Wanted for 17 November 2018 Call Support Catholic Education REPORTING INFORMATION: Given the light of recent revelations of wrongdoing by members of the clergy, we want to make available to you contact information for offices which aid victims of abuse. All members of the Church ought to support those who have been wronged, and this parish is committed to providing justice for any known crimes of the past. Please report allegations of abuse to the following offices/persons: 6508;

6 IDEAS FOR PRAYER BY DOM HUBERT VAN ZELLER God does not want our words; he wants our sub- A S C: O S H S: A A: S. M O N B H F: T B S: Upcoming Events ADULT EDUCATION SERIES: We expect that our program will start in early October 2018 and end by March Many parishioners look forward to these talks/instructions on various subjects of the Catholic faith. We are presently beginning to develop the theme/s and will let you know soon about the content. FATHER LEONARD S JUBILEE: On Sunday, 9 September Father Leonard will preside at our 10:30 am Holy Mass to celebrate his 25 th (jubilee) anniversary of the priesthood (Father Leonard was ordained on 15 August, 1993). We hope that many in the parish will attend and celebrate with him. More information is forthcoming about a gathering of fellowship after the Mass. Please save the date.

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St. Francis Xavier Parish

St. Francis Xavier Parish 33 rd Sunday In Ordinary Time, 19 Nov 2017 are homebound, in the hospital and nursing facilities; and CONFESSIONS Monday: 5:30 to 6:30pm Saturday: 9:30 to 10:30am Saturday: 3:00