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 www.xavierbrunswick.org 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 31520 Phone: (912) 265-3249 Fax: (912) 265-6797 Email: annbuebel@bellsouth.net
St. Francis Xavier Staff Rev. Timothy McKeown, Pastor 912-265-3249 ext. 11 Rev. Chris Ortega Assoc. Pastor 912-265-3249 ext. 12 Ann Buebel Office Manager 912-265-3249 ext. 0 Maggie Shafer Director of Finance 912-265-3249 ext. 16 Rev. Mr. Larry Guyer, Director of Religious Education 912-265-3249 ext. 14 PERMANENT DEACONS Rev. Mr. Ntungwa Maasha 262-0458 Rev. Mr. Larry Guyer 912-265-3249 ext. 14 CHRISTIAN FORMATION CENTER 1116 Richmond Street Brunswick, GA 31520 Juan Perez-Valdes, Hispanic Ministry 912-264-6805 ext. 11 Marisol Soler, Fam. & Youth Ministry 912-264-6805 ext. 12 Joe Sechkar Dir of Liturgy/Facilities Maint. ST. FRANCIS XAVIER CATHOLIC SCHOOL 1121 Union Street Brunswick, GA 31520 265-9470 Dr. Terry Mermann Principal Lori Carden, Office Manager Maggie Shafer Director of Finance 912-265-3249 Ext.16 At our Parish Council Meeting in October I said that our goal at St. Francis Xavier is to lead people to Jesus Christ. If we build shiny buildings or have beautiful music but don t lead people to Jesus then we have failed in our mission. I have been looking for a practical way for us to pray and study and grow in our Catholic Faith. While I was working in Rome my spiritual director gave me a book to read. It was called The Four Signs of a Dynamic Catholic. The four signs are prayer, study, generosity, and evangelization. It is a great Catholic book, but it is so much more than a book. The ideas and concepts that fill its pages will change your life and transform our parish. I wondered about how to get a copy in the house of each family at St. Francis Xavier. I proposed this idea to our local Knights of Columbus Council. Because of their desire to see Jesus in the center of our lives they voted to place a book in each household. We are thankful for our Henry T. Ross Council #1939 for their generous work of evangelization and to DynamicCatholic.com for their ministry. Gathering in small groups to pray and study is at the heart of being Christian. Small groups were at the center of life for the first Christians, and small groups are essential to the revitalization of the Catholic Church in the 21st century. I encourage you to find one or two friends or families to study this book with. We will post a study guide in the bulletin and on our website (www.xavierbrunswick.org). The books are available for free after all the masses this weekend. (PLEASE NOTE WE HAVE ONE PER HOUSEHOLD SO PLEASE SHARE!) Please jump in with the prologue and Chapter One Incredible Possibilities and we all grow closer to Jesus Christ! Let s try to finish Chapter One by Oct. 31. Here are the Discussion Questions for the Prologue and Chapter One. 1. What idea from the first chapter of the book impacted you the most? 2. How do you sense God is calling you to grow at this time in your life? 3. Which of the Four Signs Prayer, Study, Generosity, and Evangelization is the strongest in your life today? 4. Which of the Four Signs is the weakest in your life today? Why? 5. How can you apply the concept of continuous improvement in your life to grow in the Four Signs? 6. At what time in your life were you most engaged in your Catholic faith? God bless, Fr. Tim McKeown
October 25, 2015 Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time Saturday October 24 5:00 p.m. t Etelvina Ferreira (Anniv.) 7:00 p.m. Our Parish Family (AT JEKYLL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH) Sunday October 25 8:30 a.m. t Wilfred & Marie Lamothe 11:00 a.m. t Joan Rozmarynoski 6:00 p.m. t Anna Marie Morris Monday October 26 7:00 a.m. t Jo Korona Mass Intentions Tuesday October 27 7:00 a.m. t Daniel Mermann Wednesday October 28 8:00 a.m. t Mary Houlihon Butler 7:00 p.m. Special Intentions Thursday October 29 7:00 a.m. Conversion of our Country Friday October 30 7:00 a.m. t Edward Parker Saturday October 31 5:00 p.m. t Connie & Norman Hilton 7:00 p.m. t Harold Kelley (AT JEKYLL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH) Sunday November 1 8:30 a.m. t Rose DeFranco 11:00 a.m. t Lopez, Soler, Bacolod and Tazi families 6:00 p.m. t Attilio Tozzi Financial News Collection for October 17th & 18th Offertory $ 10,228.25 Charleston Flood Victims $ 2,480.58 Thank you for your sacrificial donation! Coming Events Tuesday, October 27 7:00 p.m. Crafters Guild Wednesday, October 28 5:00 p.m. Teens in the Spirit - Xavier Hall Thursday, October 29 6:45 p.m. BINGO - K of C Hall Friday, October 30 7:30 p.m. Hispanic Bible Study - CFC Sunday, November 1 9:30 a.m. PSR 9:30 a.m. Adult Bible Study - St. Anne We are planning a pilgrimage! We are going to take a bus to the Shrine of Our Lady of Leche in St. Augustine, celebrate mass and have lunch and tour the Cathedral. Thursday Oct. 29: Depart the church at 9:00 a.m. and return by 6:00 p.m. Cost is $10 for the bus. Please reserve a spot with Ann at 265-3249 or sign up in the back of the Church. If you are not currently receiving envelopes. We are ordering new offertory envelopes for the new year (2016). If you would like to receive offertory envelopes please contact the parish secretary (Ann) at (912) 265-3249 or e-mail annbuebel@bellsouth.net
Congratulations to Mary Louise Brumit and Alex Tabish who were joined in the Sacrament of Holy Matrimony in St. Francis Xavier Church on October 17! If you are interested in becoming a Eucharistic Minister, please contact April Kilroy at akilroy@glynn.k12.ga.us We will accommodate preferred Mass times. Help needed! Come help with the rectory greenhouse / backyard cleanup. Sat., Oct. 31-9:00 Bring your weed eater, blower, rake, and gloves. We'll have the donuts! Call Diane@ 223-1261 for info LONGING FOR MORE OUT OF LIFE? STRUGGLING TO SEE WHAT FAITH HAS TO DO WITH EVERYDAY LIFE? Get energized, educated, and inspired! Learn how to apply the genius of our faith to your life in practical, livable ways. Pick up a FREE copy of The Four Signs of a Dynamic Catholic after each Mass today. Your life won t be the same. Special thanks to Knights of Columbus Council #1939 and DynamicCatholic.com! Charity: St. Vincent de Paul needs protein. Cans of tuna, chicken, beef stew and jars of peanut butter would be greatly appreciated. Let s make that our focus between now and Thanksgiving. You can place these items in the baskets by the Church doors. COORDINATOR OF VOLUNTEERS at St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store, 1217 Newcastle Street, Brunswick is needed urgently. This is a volunteer position whose duties include: Recruiting volunteers Screening and training volunteers Scheduling volunteers Please call Don Heinecke at 912-577-8722 for more information. In November we will be praying for the souls of the dead. Please write down the names of people that you want us to pray for in the book at the back of the church. Coming: Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament on Friday Nov. 6 from 2:00 pm until 8:00 pm in the Church. Save the dates! Next Parish Nite is Nov. 18. Parish Nite for our Patronal Feast of St. Francis Xavier will be on Dec. 2. (5:15 covered dish dinner, 6:00 pm talk, 7:00 pm. Mass). Prayer List will be refreshed in November. Please email me your names for the next bulletin. annbuebel@bellsouth.net
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 502-468- 4545 or stottsmurphy@yahoo.com. Teens in the Spirit meet every Wednesday from 5 to 7:30 m 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 264-6805 extension 12 or e-mail sfxcym05@gmail.com. Family Rosary Crusade. The pilgrim statue of Our Lady of Guadalupe would like to visit your home. 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 are included. The image stays with your family for a week. When the week is up bring back Our Lady of Guadalupe to the Christian Formation Center. Call 264-6805 ext. 12 to schedule your week. The family that prays together stays together. 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) 222-4187 Thanks to all who worked so hard to make this weekend's Craft Bazaar a success and all who came out to support it!!! Special thanks to Eileen Singleton and Ginger Dorcas! We have an outstanding Diocesan Newspaper called the Southern Cross that keeps us abreast of Catholic news in South Georgia. If you are a registered member of SFX you should be receiving this newspaper. We are assessed $10 for each of our households to assist with the newspaper. We take up a collection every year to help pay this cost. If you have not yet made a contribution please use the envelopes in the pews. You can put this envelope in with the first collection. Thank you. St Francis Xavier Council of Catholic Women Come and be part of the excitement. The first meeting will be Monday, November 2, 2015 at 6:00 p.m. in the parish hall. God is Good All the time. Rose Browning, President
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. Mass for the Commemoration of all the Faithful Departed (All Souls): Mass in St. Joseph Chapel Monday Nov. 2 at 7:00 a.m. Mass in main church Nov. 2 at 6:00 p.m. 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 912-265-6816 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! The Rite of Christian Initiation (RCIA) meets on Monday Evenings. 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 26, 7:00 8:30pm in the St Anne Room of Xavier Hall. Our topic is: The Rosary. For basic information or to set up an appointment to discuss your particular situation, contact Deacon Larry Guyer, RCIA Director, at 265-3249 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) Thank you to all who have returned your increased offertory cards. Thank you for your generous support and your pledge to be part of the mission here at St. Francis Xavier. If you have not yet returned your card you can drop it in the collection basket or mail it to the office. PARISH SCHOOL OF RELIGION (PSR) We meet this Sunday, Oct 25 th. PSR meets Sunday Mornings, 9:30 10:45am. All children of the parish, Pre-K - 8 th Grade, are invited. Call Deacon Larry-DRE-265-3249, X14.
Parish Activity Contacts Adult Bible Study, Joe & Linda Kirby.267-9359 Altar and Environmental Care, Diane Lott.223-1261 Bereavement, Peggie Cash.223-7663 CCW, Rose Browning....270-7176 Communion Ministers, Jerry & April Kilroy...265-0431 Culture of Life, Rose Lodise.....264-4121 Greeters, Dennis Merton.....466-0916 Home & School, Lauren Sapp..264-6768 Jekyll Island Catholic Ladies, Eleanor Daniel...635-3046 Knights of Columbus, John Carbonell....230-6198 Lectors, Arnetia Maasha...262-0458 Parish Council,... RCIA/Sacramental, Larry Guyer.....265-3249 ext. 14 Religious Articles Shop, Rose Lodise......264-4121 St. Monica Society, Peggie Cash....264-5458 St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store.......262-6027 Stewardship, Deacon Larry Guyer..264-6805 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 912-265-3249 ext. 0., email her at annbuebel@bellsouth.net or come by to schedule your masses. Office hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.