St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church

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1 Mass Schedule Saturday 5:00 p.m. SFX 7:00 p.m. on Jekyll Sunday (SFX) 8:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m. in Spanish Weekday Masses St. Joseph Chapel Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 7:00 a.m. Church Wednesday 8:00 a.m. & 7:00 p.m. St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church Reconciliation: Church Saturdays 4:00-4:30 p.m. Sunday 7:45-8:15 a.m. (Or by appointment) St. Joseph Chapel (Open for Meditation) Monday - Friday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. St Joseph Chapel First Friday Adoration 2:00-7:00 p.m. Holy Hour 7:00-8:00 p.m. First Saturday, 8:45 a.m. Church Address:1120 Newcastle Street, Brunswick, GA Phone: (912) Fax: (912) annbuebel@bellsouth.net

2 St. Francis Xavier Staff Rev. Timothy McKeown, Pastor ext. 11 Rev. Chris Ortega Assoc. Pastor ext. 12 Ann Buebel Office Manager ext. 0 Maggie Shafer Director of Finance ext. 16 Rev. Mr. Larry Guyer, Director of Religious Education ext. 14 PERMANENT DEACONS Rev. Mr. Ntungwa Maasha Rev. Mr. Larry Guyer ext. 14 CHRISTIAN FORMATION CENTER 1116 Richmond Street Brunswick, GA Juan Perez-Valdes, Hispanic Ministry ext. 11 Marisol Soler, Fam. & Youth Ministry ext. 12 Joe Sechkar Dir of Liturgy/Facilities Maint. ST. FRANCIS XAVIER CATHOLIC SCHOOL 1121 Union Street Brunswick, GA Dr. Terry Mermann Principal Lori Carden, Office Manager Maggie Shafer Director of Finance Ext.16 The Gift of Family Today, October 4 marks the beginning of the Synod of Bishops in Rome which will discuss and pray about "the vocation and mission of the family in the Church and in the contemporary world. The Synod will conclude October 25. Several months after the Synod concludes Pope Francis will issue a document about this topic. What a blessing that we had a preview of this as the USA hosted the World Meeting of Families last week in Philadelphia! I hope you were able to listen to or read some of his talks on the family. Among the speeches that stood out to me from Pope Francis during his time here came from an impromptu talk a the World Meeting of Families where he put aside his prepared notes and spoke from the heart: Let s go back. When man and his wife made a mistake, God did not abandon them. So great was His love, that He began to walk with humanity, with His people, until the right moment came, and He made the highest expression of love His own Son. And where did He send his son to a palace? To a city? No. He sent him to a family. God sent him amid a family. And He could do this, because it was a family that had a truly open heart. The doors of their heart opened. God likes to give his love to open hearts. Do you know what he loves most? To knock on the door of families, and find families who love each other, who bring up their children to grow, and help them move forward. To create and develop a society with truth, goodness and beauty. We are celebrating the Feast of the Family. Families have a citizenship which is divine. The identity card that they have is given to them by God. So that within the heart of the family, truth, goodness and beauty can truly grow. Some of you might say, Father, you speak like that because you are single. Families have the difficulties. Families, we quarrel, and sometimes plates can fly. And children bring headaches. I won t speak about mother-in-law's. Forgive me, but I have to say, the family is like a factory of hope. It s a factory of resurrection. God opened this path, this possibility. And children, yes they bring their challenges. And we also are the cause of work and worry. Sometimes at home, I see some of my helpers, they come to work and they look tired. They have a one-month-old baby, and I ask them did you sleep? And they say I couldn t sleep, Holiness, because they were crying all night. In the family, indeed, there are difficulties. But those difficulties are overcome with love. Hatred is not capable of dealing with any difficulty and overcoming any difficulty. Division of hearts cannot overcome any difficulty. Only love. Only love is able to overcome. Love is about celebration, love is joy, love is moving forward. I don t want to speak too much. Because it could be late. But I would like just to offer two points about the family. To take special care of these two points. Some things we really need to take care of: the children, and grandparents. Children, whether young or older, they are the future, the strength that moves us forward. We place our hope in them. Grandparents are the living memory of the family. They passed on the faith, they transmitted the faith, to us. To look after grandparents, to look after children, is the expression of love. A people that doesn t know how to look after its children or grandparents is a people that has no future. Because it doesn t have strength or the memory to go forward. Family is beautiful but there is effort involved and there are problems. In families there are inimicable relationships. Husbands and wives quarrel, can end up badly, separated. Never let the day end without making peace. In a family, you can t finish the day off not being in peace. May God bless you. May God give you hope, the strength to move forward, let us look after the family. Let s protect the family. Because it s in the family that our future is at play. Thank you. God bless you. And please, pray for me. Let us pray for Pope Francis and the bishops as they pray and discuss the beautiful gift of family in these coming three weeks. -Fr. Tim McKeown

3 October 4, 2015 Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time Mass Intentions Saturday October 3 5:00 p.m. t CD Burgess Sr. (Anniv.) 7:00 p.m. t Paul Stock (AT JEKYLL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH) Sunday October 4 8:30 a.m. t Edward Rozmarynoski 11:00 a.m. Souls in Purgatory 6:00 p.m. t Anna Marie Morris Monday October 5 7:00 a.m. t Mark Johnson Tuesday October 6 7:00 a.m. t Eleanor Maxwell Wednesday October 7 8:00 a.m. t James Powell 7:00 p.m. Monique Broz (intentions) Thursday October 8 7:00 a.m. t Harry Savage Friday October 9 7:00 a.m. Ehlman-Dorcas Families Saturday October 10 5:00 p.m. t Georgia Clements (Anniv.) 7:00 p.m. t Harold Kelley (AT JEKYLL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH) Sunday October 11 8:30 a.m. Living & Deceased K of C members 11:00 a.m. t Debbie Lowry 6:00 p.m. Our Parish Family The school will hold a blessing of the pets ceremony at 3:15 pm on Monday October 5. This is in observance of the Feast Day of St. Francis which is Oct. 4. If you have a pet you would like blessed please bring it by between 3:15 and 4:00 pm on Monday. It s picnic time again. Our annual fall picnic is scheduled for Sunday, October 4, 2015, noon till 3 pm in Blythe Island Regional Park located on 6616 Blythe Island Hwy. Please bring a hot or cold side dish or dessert to share. Don t forget to bring chairs and your favorite drink. Ice, paper and plastic products will be provided. There will be music and games for all. In case of bad weather picnic will be held in the parish hall. Financial News Collection for September 26th and 27th Offertory $ 8, Mission Coop $ 2, Thank you for your sacrificial donation! We currently have 27 families using our on-line giving. To sign up go to our website: and click on the "give" button in the upper right hand corner and follow the instructions. Coming Events Monday, October 5 6:00 p.m. CCW meeting at Pizza Inn 6-9 p.m. Teen Pizza night Tuesday, October 6 7:00 p.m. Crafters Guild Wednesday, October 7 5:00 p.m. Teens in the Spirit - Xavier Hall Thursday, October 8 6:45 p.m. BINGO - K of C Hall Friday, October 9 7:30 p.m. Hispanic Bible Study - CFC Sunday, October 11 9:30 a.m. No PSR 9:30 a.m. Adult Bible Study - St. Anne

4 YOUR DONATION IS APPRECIATED The Environment and Altar Care Ministry would like to honor Br. Michael Wright' s memory and dedication to the flowers at SFX church by adding a handcrafted birdbath (made by Concrete, Etc. by EDL) and memorial plaque to the garden at the CFC building. Please consider making a monetary donation to the project. Checks payable to SFX and marked " garden memorial". Cash should be placed in a plain enveloped marked "garden memorial". Thank you in advance. Parish Office hours are 9 a.m. till 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. PLEASE HELP SUPPORT St. Francis Xavier Catholic School s Crusaders Autumn Bash Dinner, Silent Auction, Raffles, and Dancing to Spike at the Beach Friday, November 6, 2015 at 6:30 pm King & Prince Beach and Golf Resort Tickets are $75 and available in the church or school office. This annual fundraiser helps cover the cost of educating and enriching students at St. Francis Xavier Catholic School. Please make checks payable to St. Francis Xavier Catholic School (Autumn Bash in memo line). Sponsorships for the event are also available at varying levels, and we are in need of donations for the silent auction. Sponsorship forms are available in the church office or you can contact Amanda Murphy for information regarding sponsorships or donations at or stottsmurphy@yahoo.com. Parish Council will meet on Monday Oct. 12 at 6:30 p.m. Prayer List for October Hal Brown Kyle Kirby Tilly Johnson Earl Hendley Leonard Poppell Don Black Lorraine O Connor Phyllis Vanderburg Bob Guthrie Tommy Fox Regina Coakley Jay Tull Charlotte Cornelius Vera Borkowski Judy Perry Majka Dick Guerin Billie Lou Henjum Julia Eaton Gina Iatauro Our sons and daughters in military service St. Francis Xavier Catholic School s administration, staff, and students would like to thank you for your contribution of time and money to our school s GRACE Scholars program for Your contribution helped us reach a total of 45 gifts. Our total gifts for 2015 went up 178% from GRACE Scholars for St. Francis Xavier, through your help, reached total contributions over $46,000 for 2015, up over 175% from The numbers above are spectacular because you took the time and effort to directly help 17 students receive an excellent Catholic education. You, and all of our supporters, are amazing and greatly appreciated by everyone in the St. Francis Xavier Catholic School community. Christ s peace be with you and your family as we start our school year. Knights of Columbus Monthly Council Meetings: Rosary and business meetings first Tuesday 7:30 PM Social Dinner Third Tuesday 7:00 PM Officers Meeting Last Tuesday 7:00 PM For Council Hall Operations Information call (912)

5 Craft Booths Available!! NOW Open to any crafter who would like this wonderful opportunity to showcase their specialty. 6x10 space only $25. St. Francis Xavier Fall Crafters Bazaar, Saturday October 24, 9.00 am pm, Applications available at the Church Office during normal business hours or by contacting Eileen Singleton or Ginger Dorcas ENGLISH CLASSES INSTRUCTOR/ TEACHER The Hispanic Ministry of SFX is in need of a teacher/instructor for its ESL (English as a Second Language) program. This program offers English classes to our Hispanic community here in our parish. At present time we do not have an instructor. If you feel you could volunteer for this program we would be glad to work the sessions around your time availability. Please contact Juan Perez Valdes or Ann Buebel for more information. Teens in the Spirit meet every Wednesday from 5 to 7:30 pm in Xavier hall. Bring your friends. Come and join us. Open to teens in 8 th to 12 th grade, 13 to 17 years old. For more information call extension 12 or sfxcym05@gmail.com. Wanted: Baked goods for the bake sale section of the Crafters Fall Bazaar on October 24 th at Xavier Hall. We know what wonderful cooks there are in our community and hoping you will share your gift for this fundraiser. Goodies can be dropped off on Friday October 23 rd 4:00 pm 8:00 pm and Saturday October 24 th after 7:00 am. This special event is sponsored by and in support of our Teens in the Spirit Ministry. The profits will enable the teens to participate in the National Catholic Youth Conference in Indianapolis. The conference brings together thousands of our Catholic youth, which helps to reinforce solidarity and commitment to their religious beliefs. This could be a life changing experience for our youth as well as being a super fun time. Be sure to save the Fall Bazaar date, October 24 th and join us. If you have any questions, please contact the committee members Ginger Dorcas, or Eileen Singleton Family Rosary Crusade. The pilgrim statue of Our Lady of Guadalupe would like to visit your home. Call the family ministry office at extension 12 to schedule your week. She travels through the year. The goal of the family rosary crusade is to promote praying the rosary in the homes. Pamphlets on how to pray the rosary for adults and children travel with her. The pilgrim image stays with your family for a week. When the week is up call our office to let us know when you will be bringing back Our Lady of Guadalupe to the Christian Formation Center. The family that prays together stays together. Call extension 12. Come to Pizza Inn, 3461 Cypress Mill Road on Monday, October 5 between the hours of 6 and 9 pm. Eat pizza and help us raise some dough for our Teens in the Spirit s upcoming trip to the National Catholic Youth Conference in Indianapolis this November Pizza Inn will donate 10% of the night s sales plus all tips and donations. If you cannot come to join us but would like to donate to the teens call extension 12. See you there.

6 WINES of the WORLD and COASTAL CUISINE, Sunday, October 11, 2015 at Six-Thirty in the evening at 2300 Frederica Road, St. Simons Island. Coastal Cuisine prepared and presented by Tom Delaney & local chefs Tickets are $50 and available after all Masses at St. William Catholic Church and in the office, St. Francis Xavier School and in the church office. Please make checks PAYABLE to St. William Catholic Church. Fundraiser for improvements and various academic programs of St. Francis Xavier Catholic School Hosted by St. William Catholic Church EMERGENCY CONTACTS In the case of an emergency, here are the best ways to reach the priests at SFX: M -F from 8:00 4:00 call the secretary at Both priests have smartphones so you can also send an that will go to their phones: tmckeown@diosav.org or cortega@diosav.org St Francis Xavier Crafters Guild When: Tuesdays 7:00pm-9:00pm Where: St Joseph Room in the Hall Everyone is welcome. We are an interdenominational group. No fees. All types of crafts and ideas are shared. The guild also provides: hats for preemies, hats for cancer patients, leg warmers and lap rugs for nursing homes. Anyone wishing to donate these items is greatly appreciated. Need a pattern? - We will provide. We love making new friends. Don't Craft? That's ok. We welcome friends who simply want to socialize. Contact Person: Eileen Singleton Car raffle tickets are still available at the church and school offices. Our school gets reimbursed the complete cost of the ticket! Please purchase you raffle tickets from SFX! RCIA Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults IT S NOT TOO LATE TO INVITE SOMEONE TO RCIA: Has someone you know expressed an interest in becoming Catholic? Do you know a person who was baptized Catholic as a child, but has not celebrated either the Sacrament of Confirmation or the Sacrament of Eucharist? We offer an opportunity to come together in a small group to learn more about our faith. Sessions focus on the teachings and experience of Church and prepare individuals to celebrate the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist during the Easter season. There are separate sessions for children or youth. We welcome you to participate in the process with your questions, your insights and your faith story in a warm accepting setting. The classes are relaxed and informational, providing an atmosphere where you can ask questions, discuss beliefs and discern if the Catholic faith is what you have been missing in your life. Perhaps you are a Catholic and wish to learn more about your Faith, come join us each week, or come to just those classes that pique your interest. Our next class is Monday, October 5, 7:00 8:30pm in the St Anne Room of Xavier Hall. Our topic is: The Structure of the Bible. For basic information or to set up an appointment to discuss your particular situation, contact Deacon Larry Guyer, RCIA Director, at X14. We welcome all inquiries and would love to talk to you! Go out into the whole world and proclaim the Gospel to every creature. (Mark 16:15) PARISH SCHOOL OF RELIGION (PSR) We will meet this Sunday, Oct 4 th. Next Sunday, Oct 11 th NO PSR. PSR meets Sunday Mornings, 9:30 10:45am. It s not too late to register your child. All children of the parish, Pre-K - 8 th Grade, are invited. Call Deacon Larry-DRE , X14.

7 Parish Activity Contacts Adult Bible Study, Joe & Linda Kirby Altar and Environmental Care, Diane Lott Bereavement, Peggie Cash CCW, Rose Browning Communion Ministers, Jerry & April Kilroy Culture of Life, Rose Lodise Greeters, Dennis Merton Home & School, Lauren Sapp Jekyll Island Catholic Ladies, Eleanor Daniel Knights of Columbus, John Carbonell Lectors, Arnetia Maasha Parish Council, Chris Sadowski RCIA/Sacramental, Larry Guyer ext. 14 Religious Articles Shop, Rose Lodise St. Monica Society, Peggie Cash St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store Stewardship, Deacon Larry Guyer ext. 10 MEMBERSHIP To be a registered member of a Parish is to have a sense of belonging to a family. Newcomers are requested to register at the Church Office soon after arrival, to meet the staff and learn about your new parish. In the time of family sickness, death or special need, parishioners are asked to notify the Church Office. If requested, Holy Communion will be brought to anyone desiring to receive the Eucharist but are unable to attend Mass for serious reasons. Please call Ann Buebel at ext. 0., her at annbuebel@bellsouth.net or come by to schedule your masses. Office hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.