St. Francis Xavier Parish

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1 St. Francis Xavier Parish 33 rd Sunday In Ordinary Time, 19 Nov 2017

2 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 to 3:45pm F F. W THANKSGIVING & EUCHARIST While we can be proud to live in the state that gave us the first Thanksgiving, this makes it even more important that we remember what was at the heart of that feast of the Pilgrims and Native Peoples a recognition of our need to give thanks to God for all that He does for us. While the Thanksgiving meal is often thought of as the main event of the day, as Catholics we recall that the most important thanksgiving meal happens at every Mass. The word eucharist literally means thanksgiving, and so I hope that you will come to our parish celebration of the Holy Eucharist the Mass on Thanksgiving morning at 9 a.m. It will give us a chance not only to give thanks to God for all He does for us, but also to gather as a parish family of faith before we go to our own feasts. On that note, too, let s be attentive to those in our lives who might not have a place to go on Thanksgiving, and make sure that they have a seat at a table as well. Adoration will be suspended at 8:45 a.m. Thanksgiving morning, and resume following the 9 a.m. Mass on Friday. MARIAN MEDAL AWARD goes to Mark Hadley. I invite you to join us this Sunday, 19 November, at 3 p.m., at St. Mary s Cathedral in Fall River for the ceremony. FEAST OF ST. FRANCIS XAVIER This year the feast day of our patron, St. Francis Xavier, falls on the first Sunday of Advent. Therefore, we will be observing it a day earlier, on Saturday, 2 December, with Mass at 9 a.m. as usual. This year we re trying something new to augment our celebration. After Mass we will gather in the lower church for a pot-luck pastry gathering. Anyone who would like to prepare a small plate of baked goods is kindly invited to drop them off before Mass downstairs, where we will gather as a community after Mass. It should be a great time please mark your calendars! FROM ST. JOHN PAUL II As we gather with our families this time of year, the saint reminds us of the mission of every family: Since in God's plan it has been established as an "intimate community of life and love," the family has the mission to become more and more what it is, that is to say, a community of life and love, in an effort that will find fulfillment in the Kingdom of God. Looking at it in such a way as to reach its very roots, we must say that the essence and role of the family are specified by love. Hence the family has the mission to guard, reveal and communicate love, and this is a living reflection of and a real sharing in God's love for humanity and the love of Christ the Lord for the Church His bride.

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 9:30-10:30am Saturday 3:00-3:45pm First Fridays 5:15-5:40pm Any Time by Appointment ADORATION Mon -Sat 9:30am-9:00pm Thurs 7:00am-5:30pm Friday 9:30am-9:00pm Saturday 8:00am-2:45pm EVENING PRAYER Vespers : Mon, Tues, & Wed at 6:30pm Benediction: Mon & Wed O C ter; so out of fear I went off and buried your tal- good harvest even the malice scattered by the devil; for all ing the pride of man which fell to the mischief of Satan; in a liar just like Satan; for the Lord has planted everywhere

4 St. Eusebius Carried to Heaven (1757) Anton Raphael Mengs Master, you gave me five talents. See, I have made five more. His master said to him, Well done, my good and faithful servant. Since you were faithful in small matters, I will give you great responsibilities. Come, share you master s joy. (Mt 25:20b-21) U S S C SFX P C P O C:

5 SFX P L 1:30pm; Happy Thanksgiving! (From SFX Parish) T Y: Please Pray for All Souls! SFX Adult Education This Sunday 19 November: Jesus - the Reason for the Season 9:15 to 10:15am (Presented in our Parish Hospitality Room) By Edward Trendowski Be Happy & Thankful. M R W N 19, 2017

6 IDEAS FOR PRAYER BY DOM HUBERT VAN ZELLER A A: The Tolkien Corner "... All worthy things that are in peril... those are my care. And... I shall not wholly fail in my task if anything passes through this night that can still grow fair... and flower again in days to come. For I too am a steward. (The Silmarillion) S C O P: Paul II; and by keeping alive his teaching and spirituality we

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