Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. This will continue following the 7:50 Mass on Friday and ending at 12:00 noon. All are encouraged to spend time in prayer. Please use the South door.
Confessions are on Friday mornings following Mass and Saturdays at 4:00 pm until finished. Anytime by request.
NEW ITEM: Receive the St. Xavier Bulletin directly into your email, see it here.
In the south east corner of church is a podium on which names of soldiers may be listed. These will be transferred to the wreath in front of church. Parishioners and visitors are encouraged to take a name and pray for that soldier and their family every day. Thank you for your participation. Let us believe in the power of prayer.
Click here for a sneak preview of our NEW WEB PAGE FORMAT. We will be transfering over to it soon....
BIBLE STUDY This class is for students who've been confirmed, parents who would like to grow spiritually while their children attend CCD or those who've wanted to understand Scripture better. Class is on Sundays at 9:30 am, in Room 107 in Bldg. A.
Are You Registered In The Parish?
or have a change of address? We encourage you to stop by the Parish Office, click here, or place the necessary information in the collection basket.
For those who would like to keep in touch with Sister Rosalyn, she left her address and phone number. Sister Rosalyn Juenemann, CSJ Hillside Convent 731 West 11th St. Concordia, KS 66901 Phone: 785-243-1708 e-mail: juenemanncsj@yahoo.com
Stewardship
"With each contribution show a cheerful counterance, and pay your tithes in a spirit of joy. Give the Most High as he has given to you, generously, according to your means. For the Lord is one who always repays, and he will give back to you sevenfold." (Sirach 35:9-10)
The list of lectors, eucharistic ministers and the mass they are to participate in, prayer services page.
Those who roam to other lands in pilgramage to find the God that dwells within them are like a shepherd who searches his own flock for the sheep he has under his arm.
Religious Education
If you still haven't registered your child for Sunday religious educatioin classes, please call: Kurt or Sandy Leistner 210-5006. Email kurt-sandy@cox.net .Classes are held Sundays at 9:30 am in Building C.
Please make note of changes to the length of the classes. Classes end at 10:30 am. Due to the change in the length of the classes, please insure that your child arrives on time. If you wish home to homeschool your child, we can order books for you and loan out videos.
Let us all pray for our newly elected Pope Benedict XVI.
Pray that the Holy Spirit will guide him as he leadsthe Catholic Church.
Prayer For Our Troops
Lord, hold our troops in your loving hands. Protect them as they protect us. Bless them and their families for the selfless acts they perform for us in our time of need. We ask this in the name of Jesus our Lord Savior. Amen.
POPE BENEDICT XVI
“Every parish is called to rediscover the beauty of Sunday , the Lord’s day.This is especially true during the Year of the Eucharist.In the heart of this year dedicated to the Eucharist, the Christian people gather around Christ, who is present in the most holy Sacrament, the source and summit of her life and mission.?lt;SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1">
ATTENTION LADIES
To all ladies of the parish, have you thought about being a part of a Catholic Ladies Society? There are 3 Circles in the Parish, that meet at different time. If you would like more information, contact the Parish Office at 238-2998.
PRAYERS FOR SOLDIERS
New names have been placed on the wreath in front of the church. You are encouraged to take a name and remember them & their families in daily prayer. New names may be written on the tablet in back of the church, these will be added to the wreath. Let us continue to remember those in the service of our country.
In case of nuclear attack, the ban on prayer in schools is lifted
We would like to thank the St. Francis Xavier Foundation for it's ongoing support of the parish. If you would like to know about making a contribution that would in turn help your financial and tax situation, pick up a brochure in the back of church or contact Bob Wahle at 238-3655.
The Front of the Bulletin
gives the core services and key people of our parish. Please keep informed.
found on the back of the hard copy bulletin. They pay for its?printing every week. If interested in being a sponsor call the number listed on the back.
The Youth Group
Check out this great Sunday Liturgy primer for Children: Open Wednesday
CALL TO ARMS. OUR LOCAL CHRISTIAN RADIO STATION; KJRL needs Financial A$$i$tance.
With this Radio FOR LIFE station, reached at 92.3 FM, you could hear Soul Reaching Music and Devotionals.
Please Pray for and Support your local Christian Radio.
Prayer To Our Patron Dear St. Francis Xavier, Our Parish is honored to bear your name- a name made famous by your heroic vitues. Help us never to do anything to tarnish it. Obtain God's grace for us that we may grow in faith, hope, and love, and all the virtues. Grant that by imitating you we may imitate our Lord and Master, Jesus Christ. Watch over us along the way of the rest of our lives, and at our death, bring us safely to our heavenly home. Amen.
St. Francis Xavier St. Francis was born in Nararre, France, 7 April, 1506 and died near the coast of China, in 1552. He helped with the formation of the Society of Jesus, (the Jesuits). Visited many countries including India, Japan, China, the West Indies, and has been called the first Apostle of the Phillippines, where he preached the Gospel and converted many infidels. The incomparable apostolic zeal and the miracles which God work thorough him, explain his marvel. St. Francis Xavier is considered the greatest missionary since the time of the Apostles.
Prayer For Vocations
Loving God, We thank you for calling us all to Your loving service, Help those You are calling to be priests, especially in the Diocese of Salina,
to hear Your voice, to respond with open hearts
and to assist in the ministry to Your people.
Help us to invite and encourage these individuals.
We ask this in the name of Jesus, Your Son and the Holy Spirit. Amen.
The Rosary
is prayed each Tuesday at 7:00 pm in the Church. It is a time set aside to show a special devotion to the Blessed Mother by praying the rosary. All are invited to make a special sacrifice to pray together on Tuesday evenings in the Church.
REMINDER: If you would like for Father Al to minister to a family member or friend who is in the hospital, you will need to let us know the name and room number of the patient. You can also tell the nurse that you would like a visit and they will call the Parish Office.
Boy Scouts meets every Monday at 7:00 pm and Cub Scouts meet every Wednesday at 6:00 pm in the St. Xavier Cafeteria, Bldg C. Anyone interested please come to a meeting or call Charlie Bogen at 238-4893.
Let Us Remember Our Soldiers and Their Families
in prayer. In the back of the Church are tablets to list names of soldiers. These will be made available to parishioners who will spiritually “adopt?them in prayer every day. If you are willing to commit yourself (and family) to remembering them in prayer please pick a name off the wreath in the front of the Church.
A PRAYER FOR WORLD PEACE
Almighty God, Creator of all things, we place our request for world peace into Your hands. Continue to be our refuge and our strength as we undertake this challenge. Bless with Your divine protection our servicemen and women. Let their faith and trust in You never weaken. Bring them safely home to their loved ones. Let Your heavenly wisdom direct our world leaders to seek peace. Through their actions, may harmony and justice be secured. We pray for people of all nations. Fill their hearts with the desire to ensure justice and equality for all. We ask that You watch over those exposed to the horrors of war. Let Your compassion shine on all who dwell in these war-torn areas. Guide our daily path to the way of peace. Let us all, in some way, be an instrument Of Your peace. Heavenly Father, let peace reign throughout the world. Amen
Cash forCans: The Cash for Cans is currently underway. The collection point for the aluminum can drive is a wire container positioned next to the dumpster in the church/school parking lot. Please place your aluminum cans in a plastic bag and toss the bag in the container. For more information contact Delores Vollenweider at 238-1133 or Chris Robison at 238-6805.
The original or the recent work (you choose). St. Xavier Catholic school has a new web site: http://saintxrams.org All school news, sporting events, lunchroom menu, all activities, school handbook, and now there is a link on it to Power School. Kim Coy is the webmaster of that site. It will be replacing the original St. Xavier School website. ("I thank her for being willing, and able, to keep the school's CURRENT materials up to date. You STILL can get lot's of important information from the "original" site at: http://stxavier.net/index2.html I will interlink them together for your benefit.") George McMillin; the webmaster of the primary site, as well as this site; www.saintxaviers.com
SCHOOL MISSION STATEMENT:
THE MISSION OF THE ST. XAVIER CATHOLIC SCHOOL IS TO EDUCATE THE WHOLE PERSON-BODY, MIND AND SPIRIT-IN CHRISTIAN VALUES IN ACCORDANCE WITH OUR CATHOLIC FAITH TRADITION.
For information contact: Roger Morris, Principal, 785-238-2841, Fax: 785-238-5021, E-mail: principal@saintxrams.org
Welcome to our parish web site. To make this web site as enjoyable as possible, I am taking suggestions on what you as parishoners would like to see. See what it has to offer now. EMAIL ME The "Actual Image" version of the bulletin (Like the one you can pick up at Church) is available in a .pdf file format by CLICKING HERE.
Diocesan Website:The address of the diocesan website is www.salinadiocese.org This website contains information that might be helpful to parishioners including names of priests, parishes, addresses, phone numbers, catalog of religious videos that may be rented as well as how to contact various diocesan offices via the internet. The diocesan website also has available the monthly Salina Diocean News Bulletin (SDNB) which is also mailed to all priests and pastoral administrators.
From this website you can link to the Salina Diocese website from our Links page. Catholic Schools / Everyone Grows If anyone is interested in enrolling or getting information about St. Francis Xavier Schools, call 238-2841 Or Better yet - Stop in any time.
Profitable Ways to Raise Money
and help recycle at the same time by collecting ink cartridges thought the year. We are fortunate to have found an organization that will purchase empty inkjet printer cartridges from us. Students can collect empty injet cartridges from their printers at home and parents are encouraged to collect cartridges from their places of employment and coworkers. Boxes will also be placed in the back of Church. When we receive 100 or more empty cartridges, we will send them off for our payment. All are encouraged to participate in this recycling, money making project.
Thank you for your continuing support.
Treasure Collected
Time, Talent, Treasure
April 16/23rd, 2006
Envelopes
$ 11,250.50
$ 5,318.81
Offering
$ 1,855.90
$ 905.79
Growth & Development
$ 240.00
$
Seminary
$
$
Catholic Home Missions
$
$ 491.50
Candles
$ 54.00
$ 73.00
TOTAL
$ 14,133.39
$ 6,789.10
"Children are the treasure and hope of the Church."
Pope John Paul II
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