Volunteers Needed St. Francis Xavier Parish desires to offer

ST. FRANCIS XAVIER
PHOENIX, AZ
AUGUST 14, 2016
THE WEEK AHEAD
Date
Event Start
CALENDAR IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE
Event End
Room
Event Name
8/16/2016
12:30 PM
1:30 PM
Conference Room Level 1
Legion of Mary Meeting
8/16/2016
1:00 PM
2:00 PM
Conference Room Level 2
Sacramental Book Meeting
8/16/2016
6:30 PM
8:30 PM
Church
Spanish Choir Rehearsal
8/16/2016
7:00 PM
8:30 PM
ISC - St. Francis Xavier Room 1
Spanish Bible Study
8/17/2016
5:15 PM
5:45 PM
ISC - The Arrupe Room 3
Contemplative Prayer
8/17/2016
6:00 PM
8:00 PM
ISC - Manresa Room 8
Legion of Mary Meeting
8/17/2016
6:30 PM
8:45 PM
Parish Hall East Room D
Diocese Alpha Leadership Program
8/17/2016
6:30 PM
8:30 PM
ISC - The Loyola Room 2
K of C (Officers Meeting)
8/18/2016
4:30 PM
8:30 PM
Parish Hall East Room D
VIP Core Group Retreat
8/18/2016
5:15 PM
5:45 PM
ISC - The Arrupe Room 3
Contemplative Prayer
8/20/2016
8:00 AM
11:30 AM
ISC - Padre Kino Room 4
First Degree Ceremonies
8/20/2016
8:00 AM
1:00 PM
Parish Hall East Room D
VIP Core Group Retreat
8/20/2016
9:30 AM
11:30 AM
Church
Spanish Baptisms - PT
8/20/2016
3:00 PM
4:00 PM
Church-Confessions
Confessions - TS
8/20/2016
4:00 PM
5:00 PM
Church-Confessions
Confessions - TR, GW
8/21/2016
9:30 AM
12:00 PM
Conference Room Level 2
Adult RCIA English
8/21/2016
10:30 AM
12:30 PM
Parish Hall North Room A
Adult RCIA Spanish
8/21/2016
1:15 PM
2:15 PM
Conference Room Level 1
Spanish RCIA Dismissal
8/21/2016
2:30 PM
4:00 PM
Conference Room Level 1
Spanish Pastoral Sub Committee
Child Care Ministry—
Volunteers Needed
St. Francis Xavier
Parish desires to offer
childcare as necessary to assist
parents attending adult faith
opportunities on Sunday's from 9 to
11am. Qualified Adults and teens are
welcome to serve. Love for children
and personal commitment a must! If
you are interested please contact Fran
Russo at francesca.russo@sfxsj.org
or call 602 212-4510.
Registrations for
the Religious
Education
Programs 2016-17
are now available.
You can pick up
the registration
packet at the
parish office.
Inscripciones para los Programas de
Educación Religiosa 2016-17 ya están
disponibles. Puede recoger un
formulario de inscripción en la oficina
de la parroquia.
TWENTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Dear Parishioners and Friends,
We are in the liturgical season of “Ordinary Time”. We
are not preparing for Christmas or Easter at this time. The
scripture readings that we hear at Mass during Ordinary Time
often do not have a clear theme to them so that leaves us a bit
confused. So we have to go with the flow.
We often think of Jesus as being the Prince of Peace. In
his ministry he fostered mercy, forgiveness, compassion service
to our neighbor and faith in the promises of God.
Today’s gospel reading from Luke 12:49-53 tells us of
Jesus saying to his followers and to all those watching him, “I
have come to set the earth on fire and how I wish it were already
blazing…”
Of course, Jesus is the Prince of Peace but in this gospel
story, he is challenging his followers to abandon seeing reality in
human limited terms and be open to the truth that Jesus was
speaking. He was calling people to listen to his words and
actions that pointed to “God’s one intention for creation.” The
core message of loving God and loving neighbor is a “fire”
because it burns away our selfishness and self-centeredness.
Ultimately, Jesus gave his life on the cross to prove the truth of
his words, the meaning of his life and the faith and hope we must
have in him. Christ on the Cross speaks volumes and he does not
get off the cross no matter what the price of being faithful to his
mission of bringing salvation to all mankind.
St. Catherine of Siena wrote: “…when we contemplate
our Creator’s love, we are drawn at one to love in him and turn
our affection completely on him. In him all the dampness of
selfishness if dried up, and we take on the likeness of the Holy
Spirit’s fire.” {Magnificat, 188}
Each of us asks for the grace of an ever-deepening
relationship with God. This is not selfish. Rather the greater the
depth of our relationship enriches, confirms and sustains in true
love the person we give away to others in love and service. So in
loving God “first” does not compromise or diminish our human
relationships. Our relationship with God sanctifies the person I
am and the person I “give away” in love and service to others.
Each of us has that part to play in building up the kingdom of
God.
Fr. Dan Sullivan, SJ
Pastor
Queridos feligreses y amigos,
Estamos en el tiempo litúrgico del "tiempo ordinario". No nos
estamos preparando para la Navidad o Pascua en este momento.
Las lecturas que oímos en la misa durante el tiempo ordinario a
menudo no tienen un tema claro ni para ellos, así que esto nos
deja un poco confundidos. Así que tenemos que ir con la
corriente.
A menudo pensamos en Jesús como el Príncipe de la Paz. En su
ministerio fomentó la misericordia, el perdón, la compasión, el
servicio al prójimo y la fe en las promesas de Dios.
El Evangelio de hoy de Lucas 12: 49-53 nos cuenta de Jesús
diciendo a sus seguidores, y a todos los que lo observaban: "He
venido a poner fuego a la tierra y ¡cuánto desearía que ya
estuviera ardiendo ..."
Por supuesto, Jesús es el Príncipe de la Paz, pero en esta
historia del Evangelio, que es un reto a sus seguidores a
abandonar ver la realidad en términos humanos limitados y
estar abiertos a la verdad de que Jesús estaba hablando. Estaba
llamando a la gente para que escucharan sus palabras y acciones
que apuntaban a "una intención de Dios para la creación." El
mensaje central de amar a Dios y al prójimo es un "fuego", ya
que quema nuestro egoísmo y el egocentrismo. En última
instancia, Jesús dio su vida en la cruz para demostrar la
veracidad de sus palabras, el significado de su vida y la fe y la
esperanza que debemos tener en él. Cristo en la cruz dice
mucho y no se sale de la cruz, no importa el precio a ser fiel a
su misión de llevar la salvación a toda la humanidad.
Santa Catalina de Siena, escribió: "... cuando contemplamos el
amor de nuestro Creador, somos atraídos a aquel para amarle y
convertir nuestro afecto por completo en él. En él toda la
humedad de egoísmo si se seca, y nos formamos en el fuego del
Espíritu Santo. "{Magnificat, 188}
Cada uno de nosotros se pregunta por la gracia de una relación
cada vez más profunda con Dios. Esto no es egoísta. Más bien,
en la mayor profundidad nuestra relación enriquece, confirma y
se sostiene en el verdadero amor en la persona que regalamos a
otros, en amor y servicio. Así que en el amor a Dios "primero"
no pone en peligro ni disminuye nuestras relaciones humanas.
Nuestra relación con Dios santifica la persona que soy y la
persona que "regalo" en el amor y servicio a los demás. Cada
uno de nosotros tiene esa parte que desempeñar en la
construcción del Reino de Dios.
Padre Dan Sullivan, SJ
Pastor
ST. FRANCIS XAVIER
PHOENIX, AZ
AUGUST 14, 2016
TWENTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
ST. FRANCIS XAVIER
PHOENIX, AZ
Today Sunday – August 14, 2016
Cradle Sunday at St. Francis Xavier Church
in support of First Way Pregnancy Center
Needs:
Newborn Diapers
Gender Neutral Receiving Blankets
Baby Shampoo and Wash
Newborn Boy Hats
Newborn Boy Socks
Always accepted:
Baby Wipes
New or gently used baby clothing
(newborn-2T)
Baby items - new OR gently used
Maternity Clothing
Please bring donations to the Cradle Sunday table just
outside the Marian shop after the morning Masses.
Please do not bring monetary or material donations to parish
office on Cradle Sunday or between Cradle Sundays.
Thank you!
Thanks so much! For more info, visit www.1stway.net
Want to help? Email SylviaLWhite@gmail.com
CONTEMPLATIVE STUDIES
THE FULFILLMENT OF ALL
DESIRE by Ralph Martin is our
next book in contemplative studies
on the three classical stages of the
spiritual life. Ralph Martin draws
from the wisdom of six Doctors of
the Church: Catherine of Siena,
Teresa of Avila, Therese of Lisieux,
Bernard of Clairveaux, John of the
Cross and Francis de Sales, Ralph
Martin has surprisingly created a
book with wonderful depth yet easy to read.
Everyone is welcome; both regular participants and
occasional guests. The book can be ordered on line or
through the bookstore.
Classes will begin the week of Sept. 12; Monday
mornings from 9:00AM to 11:00AM or Tuesday
evenings from 6:30PM to 8:30PM in the Ignatian
Spirituality Center on 1st St. and Pierson. Ron
Peterson, a Secular Discalced Carmelite, will facilitate
the Class. Requests for any further information can
be called to Ron at (602) 266-2530
AUGUST 14, 2016
Se siente en casa durante la Misa pero no sabe el ¿Por qué?
¿Está pensando en convertirse en Católico?
¿Quieren saber más de la Fe Católica?
El programa del RICA (Rito de Iniciación Cristiana para
Adultos) es para personas adultas que:
No han sido bautizados
Fueron bautizados en otra fe cristiana y desean
convertirse en Católicos
Aquellos jóvenes solteros adultos que son bautizados y
desean recibir la Comunión y Confirmación
Todas aquellas personas que conviven con alguien, o
están unidos civilmente y que
desean saber cómo recibir el Sacramento del
Matrimonio,
para así recibir los sacramentos de comunión y
Confirmación.
Pueden llamar a Ernesto y Elizabeth Cisneros al 602-2952593 para solicitar más información
Y poder inscribirse.
Come Experience
A Way of Silent Prayer
Prayer without words is not new, but ages old.
It is a way to open one’s heart in silence and
stillness to the indwelling presence of Christ.
In today’s busy world, we need to find periods
of silence and quiet,
long enough for our “doubts to dissolve,
cares to lose their urgent pressures,
uncertainty to give way to trust.”
“To wait in silence is to be taken to the center
where we find that the mind has become quiet
and the heart is at peace. And, in stillness, we
find God.”
Come join us.
Wednesdays and Thursdays
5:15 – 5:45 p.m.
Ignatian Spirituality House
TWENTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
ST. FRANCIS XAVIER
PHOENIX, AZ
AUGUST 14, 2016
TWENTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Volunteers Needed for
Adult Faith
Formation Programs
Both English and Spanish speaking volunteers are needed to host, lead, and
help coordinate the many programs the Adult Faith Forma&on office will be
offering this year.
Some ways you can volunteer :
• Be a host/hostess for one of our speakers series (Java with the Jesuits/
The Jesuit Book Corner/Scripture Studies). In this posi&on, you will greet
and welcome par&cipants to the program, introduce the guest speaker,
and distribute and collect program evalua&ons.
• Lead one of our prayer groups (materials provided).
• Work with Valley Interfaith on programs geared towards parents of students in our Catechesis of the Good Shepard par&cipants.
• Work on the planning team for the Advent and Lenten retreats; help coordinate the events.
• Assist with organizing and overseeing Ministry Sunday in the fall, 2016.
• Be trained to assist with the Grief Counseling Ministry
These are just a few ways you can help support the Adult Faith Forma&on
Team; the opportuni&es are endless. If this is of interest to you, please
email Mike at: michele.mencuccini@sfxsj.org
Please note: if you are interested in volunteering for other ministries like
lector, hospitality, or Eucharis&c Minister, please contact the parish office,
(602) 279-9547.
ST. FRANCIS XAVIER
PHOENIX, AZ
AUGUST 14, 2016
MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK
Mon 8/15
Tues 8/16
Wed 8/17
Thurs 8/18
Fri 8/19
Sat 8/20
Sun 8/21
6:15AM
Fr. Sullivan
Noon
Fr. Wanser
Joseph Anthony
Pontecorvo
Joseph Anthony
Pontecorvo
6:15AM
Fr. Sauer
Helen Pietka
Noon
Fr. Sullivan
Lolope Oladipo
6:15AM
Fr. Wanser
Dr. Ralph Herro
Noon
Fr. Rivera
Joseph Bertram
6:15AM
Fr. Togni
Noon
Fr. Rivera
Int Chris D’Adamo
Sr. Nancy Perlick,
R.S.M.
6:15AM
Fr. Wanser
Timothy Michael
Frakes Jr.
Noon
Fr. Togni
Maria Elena Lopez
8:00AM
Fr. Rivera
EnƟre Parish
5:30PM
Fr. Sauer
EnƟre Parish
7:00AM
Fr. Sullivan
EnƟre Parish
9:00AM
Fr. Wanser
EnƟre Parish
11:00AM Fr. Wanser
EnƟre Parish
1:00PM
Fr. Rivera
EnƟre Parish
5:00PM
Fr. Togni
EnƟre Parish
WE PRAY FOR...ORAMOS
William J. Brady Greg Chaisson III (Int)
All Military Personnel &
All First Responders
Readings for the Week of August 14, 2016
Sunday
Twen&eth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Jer 38:4-6, 8-10; Ps 40:2, 3, 4, 18; Heb 12:1-4;
Lk 12:49-53
Vigil: 1 Chr 15:3-4, 15-16, 16:1-2; Ps 132:6-7,
9-10, 13-14; 1 Cor 15:54b-57; Lk 11:27-28
Monday
The Assump&on of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Rv 11:19a, 12:1-6a, 10ab; Ps 45:10, 11, 12, 16;
1 Cor 15:20-27; Lk 1:39-56
Tuesday
Saint Stephen of Hungary
Ez 28:1-10; Dt 32:26-27ab, 27cd-28, 30,
35cd-36ab; Mt 19:23-30
Wednesday Ez 34:1-11; Ps 23:1-3a, 3b-4, 5, 6; Mt 20:1-16
Thursday Ez 36:23-28; Ps 51:12-13, 14-15, 18-19;
Mt 22:1-14
Friday
Saint John Eudes, Priest
Ez 37:1-14; Ps 107:2-3, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9; Mt 22:34-40
Saturday
Saint Bernard, Abbot and Doctor of the Church
Ez 43:1-7a; Ps 85:9ab, and 10, 11-12, 13-14;
Mt 23:1-12
Sunday
Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time
Is 66:18-21; Ps 117:1, 2; Heb 12:5-7, 11-13;
Lk 13:22-30