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.
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.
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.
Let us all pray for our newly elected Pope Benedict XVI. Pray that the Holy Spirit will guide him as he leads the 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.
Prayer for Soldiers
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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
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.
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We Are A Catholic Community Called By God
To Share In The Mission OF Jesus.