SAINT FRANCIS XAVIER PARISH MAY 14, 2017 In opening her heart to YES! Mary the daughter of God, became the mother of God, bearer of the Most High into the world. May blessings come to all who follow the way of Mary: mothers & grandmothers stepmothers & godmothers adoptive mothers & mothers of the heart. May each find joy and grace in her calling: giving life & to sustaining it, treasuring the world in her heart, & suckling redemption at her breast. May each mother become as Mary is: Bringer of Grace, Seat of wisdom, Temple of Christ, Source of Love and Mercy. A Happy Mother s Day to all our Mothers Blessings, Fr. Joseph Carver, S.J Celebrating 125 Years OUR MISSION STATEMENT ST. FRANCIS XAVIER IS A CATHOLIC- JESUIT PARISH IGNITED BY THE EUCHARIST TO PRAY, SERVE, DO JUSTICE, AND LOVE.
The Eucharist: Jesus Last Will and Testament Those friends thou hast, and their adoption tried, Grapple them unto thy soul with hoops of steel... ~William Shakespeare In Shakespeare s elegant play, Hamlet, lies a memorable scene, the verses of which have been committed to the memories of many a Jesuit high school student. It is Polonius farewell advice to his son, Laertes, as he embarks on an adventure. It is filled with pithy sayings and advice that has come down to us today piecemeal. You may recognize: To thine own self be true, and it must follow as night the day, thou canst not then be false to any man (sic). Neither a borrower nor a lender be. Those friends thou hast, and their adoption tried, grapple them to thy soul with hoops of steel. Jesus does something similar in the Gospel passage we heard today. He is offering his farewell to his closest friends and disciples before he departs from them. His words are his final instructions and advice to them. It is his last meal with them before he is arrested which leads to his ultimate death, burial, and subsequent resurrection. This section of a long monologue by Jesus focuses on his pledge to them, his promise. He goes to prepare a place for them in his Father s house, but lets them know that he will return to take them with him, so they may be where he is. This entire aspect of promise and pledge, of covenant and binding, runs like a golden thread through all the Scriptures. God s promises keep being fulfilled, even though the Chosen People continue to be eerily unfaithful. Even though the disciples doubt. A significant aspect of this lengthy conversation with his disciples is that it takes place at the last supper. In John we have no description of Jesus taking bread and wine and giving it to them as his Body and Blood at this meal. But understood in John s gospel is that Eucharist is presented in the feeding of the people and the discourse that follows about the bread of life. I am the bread of life. If you eat my flesh and drink my blood you will have life in you. This is the promise, the pledge, that is fulfilled every single time we celebrate the Eucharist. Eucharist is where we come face to face with the Risen Christ, with Christ the Son of God, with the Spirit Christ has sent to open our hearts and minds to his invitations and call. Jesus promised he would return. It is in Eucharist that Jesus fulfills his promise to us. 2
Items of Note: Please Welcome Our Newly Baptized Mateo Lee Baied Malachi William Meyers Baptism preparation Class Our next class for those new or expectant parents wishing to have their infants baptized will be held on Sunday, June 4th from 1-3:30 in Reidy Hall. Please call the parish office to register. Entering into the Glory of Our Risen Lord An Ignatian silent day of prayer and renewal Saturday, May 20, 2017 St. Francis Xavier Parish 8:45 am to 3:30 pm Bring a Bible and notebook Free of charge Bring a sack lunch or eat nearby For registration phone: Marion 406 829-3462 Altar Server Training Please join us for an altar server training in the church on Sunday, May 21st, after the 10am Mass. Children and adults who have made their first communion are welcome to attend. Also, if any current servers would like a refresher, please know you are most welcome. Congratulations Mackenzie Heaton & Carson Neagle who celebrated the Sacrament of Marriage on May 6, 2017. We wish them every blessing. Employment Opportunity- Director of Religious Education St. Francis Xavier Parish is seeking applicants for the position of Director of Religious Education. For a complete job description please visit sfxmissoula.org/about-st-francis-xavier-parish/ employment. Resumes will be accepted through Friday, May 19th by emailing jcarver@sfxmissoula.org. 3
Spring into Action Today we see spring has arrived and the winter has let go of Missoula. What a great time to start a new exercise and fitness plan to honor our bodies and our faith. We can go outside, be active, and engage our bodies and minds in healthy activities for ourselves and to the service of others. Just as the apostles were called to go out and spread the message we can also spread the message and reach out into our beautiful community and make a difference. Walking to work, riding bikes as a family, hiking the M, picking up trash on the way are all ways to make our community a beautiful place as well as get our bodies in shape. Meeting with a friend once a week to walk along the river, taking bike rides or hikes together are fun activities, which create connection and develop friendships. So, where should you start this spring? Here are Seven Habits to Healthy Living to help you change your life this spring! To read more please see our website - sfxmissoula.org under Parish Nurse - Health & Faith family News Happy Spring! Kelly Scariano, RN Parish Nurse Join us as we Extend the Table--- September 16th 2017 from 5-9 pm Save the Date Celebrating 125 Years Explore Our History Celebrate Our Community Mass with Bishop Thomas Connected in prayer & service 4
SAINT FRANCIS XAVIER ~~ MISSOULA, MONTANA 420 West Pine Street, Missoula MT, 59802 542-0321, sfxmissoula.org MAY 14, 2017 FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER Prayers May --- Eugene Wandler, Tania Jensen, and Pompeo Gerardis OFFICE HOURS: Monday-Thursday 8:30 am - 4:00 pm Friday 8:30 am - Noon e-mail: stfrancisxavier@sfxmissoula.org. Phone: 406-542-0321 Fax: 406-327-8537 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 Are you interested in finding out more about St. Francis Xavier and the Catholic Church? Whether you are baptized in another denomination, have never been baptized and are exploring Christianity for the first time, or are a former Catholic pondering a return to the Church, we are happy to talk with you, answer questions, and explore the many possibilities. Find out more by calling Fr. Rich Perry, S.J., Fr. Matt Holland, S.J. or Fr. Joseph Carver, SJ. Please Note: The next Mass in Spanish May 20th will be held at Blessed Trinity 1475 Eaton at 7:00 pm. No Coffee & doughnuts Memorial day weekend. The Parish office will be closed on Fridays in the summer from the 23rd of June until the 18th of August. on Facebook at St. Francis Xavier Church, on Twitter @SFXmissoula 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 Sunday, May 7, 2017 Envelopes $12,713.50 Loose: $1428.52 Aid $135.00 All Souls $10.00 Easter $60.00 H.F House $100.00 Maintenance $250.00 RE $50.00 St. Marys $35.00 Thank you for your generous giving! For information on Jesuit vocations BeAJesuit.org 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
May 14, 2017 Moms Group Our next gathering will be on May 23rd at 10:00 am in the Loyola building. Children are most welcome. Missoula Catholic Schools Openings! 2 Full-time MCS Custodial/Maintenance Positions St. Joseph Music Teacher Head LSH Girls Basketball Coach Part-time Spanish Teacher Full-time positions are eligible for benefits including: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability Please find all employment vacancies and information on our website at: mcsmt.org, under the "About Us" tab. Mass Scriptures for the Month of May, 2017 Mass Intentions for the Month of May 2017 Saturday 5/13 Bob & Patricia Lawrence* Sunday 5/14 Monday 5/15 Tuesday 5/16 Wednesday 5/17 Thursday 5/18 Friday 5/19 Saturday 5/20 For the People* Rev. Mr. James Lacey, Jr. Mabel Topel Verla Dailey Ralph Libby Robert Hasquet Germaine Angle Rose Dewing James Waters Sunday 5/21 Monday 5/22 Tuesday 5/23 Wednesday 5/24 Thursday 5/25 Friday 5/26 Saturday 5/27 For the People* Julie & Denis Sullivan Jane Anderson Tim Hubbard Tim Burger Pat Colyer Molly Caplis Jeri Bethune* William Kohout Mass Stipend Suggested Mass stipend is $20 tax deductible... only the intangible value of prayer... 6 Monday 5/15 Tuesday 5/16 Wednesday 5/17 Thursday 5/18 Friday 5/19 Saturday 5/20 Acts 14:5-18 Ps. 115 John 14:21-26 Acts 14:19-28 Ps. 145 John 14:27-31a Acts 15:1-6 Ps. 122 John 15:1-8 Acts 15:7-21 Ps. 96 John 15:9-11 Acts 15:22-31 Ps. 57 John 15:12-17 Acts 16:1-10 Ps. 100 John 15:18-21 Sunday 5/21 Acts 8:5-8, 14-17 Ps. 66 1 Pet. 3:15-18 John 14:15-21 St. Andrew Bobola Sixth Sunday of Easter
Good Neighbor Build Day Saturday, June 17 th 8 am 4 pm St Francis Xavier will once again be putting God s Love into Action with the multi-church build for Habitat for Humanity. In addition to providing a monetary donation, we have committed 75 hours of labor and a lunch for the volunteers. If you would like to participate or need more information, please call Pam at 541-6041. Priestly Ordinations The Society of Jesus 10th of June Diocese of Helena 23rd of June Ignite: Missoula Young Adult Group: Join Ignite for prayer and fellowship. email - ignitemisssoula@gmail.com or Facebook - Ignite Missoula - Catholic Young Adult Group 7