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ST. FRANCIS XAVIER
Sunday, September 22 2013
MAILING ADDRESS
444 Metairie Rd. ~ Metairie, LA 70005
CLERGY
Pastor:
Rev. Andrew C. Taormina
Deacons: Mr. Arthur G. Kingsmill
Robert D. Normand, M.D.
Mr. Kevin J. Darrah
RESIDENCE 105 Vincent Ave. ~ Metairie, LA 70005
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Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
PARISH CENTER
Secretary: Barbara Kirn
Business Manager:
Steve Vaccaro
444 Metairie Road
Metairie, LA 70005
504-834-0340
Fax 504-837-8735
SCHOOL
Principal: Barbara Martin
Asst. Principal: Jack Glover
Secretary: Liz Perrin
Admin. Asst.: Cheryl Toujouse
215 Betz Place
Metairie, LA 70005
504-833-1471
Fax 504-833-1498
MASS SCHEDULE
Saturday Vigil: 4:00 P.M.
Sunday:
8:00, 10:00 A.M., 12 noon & 6:00 P.M.
Holy Days:
Vigil:: 4:00 P.M.
Feast:
6:30, 8:00, 9:45 (School) & 7:00 P.M.
Weekdays:
6:30 & 8:00 A.M. Monday
Monday-Friday;
Saturday 8:00 A.M.
Eucharistic Adoration Chapel: Open 24 hours daily.
RELIGIOUS ED. OFFICE
Director: Claudia Todaro
504-834-0348
YOUTH MINISTERS
Sr. CYO (8-12 gds.) Dawn Sisung
Kevin Sisung
Jr. CYO (6-7 gds.) Sheila Palermo
Tammy Yrle
504-415-9831
504-415-7943
504-833-0352
504-484-7019
Confessions: Saturday 5:00 - 6:00 P.M. or by
appointment.
COORDINATOR OF MUSIC MINISTRY
Rendell James
504-834-0340
Baptism: Contact Parish Center 1 month prior to due
date. Seminar 7:30 P.M. - Second Monday of the month.
SHARING PROGRAM
Nellie Sclafani
Carol Pritchard
Wedding: Contact parish clergy at least 6 months in
advance. Coordinator: Linda Jones 504-421-7946
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
Paul Laiche
504-835-6809
504-834-0340
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ST. FRANCIS XAVIER
“EITHER YOU WILL HATE ONE AND
LOVE THE OTHER . YOU CANNOT
SERVE GOD AND MAMMON”
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T’S CORNER
[email protected]
stfrancisxavier.com
Twenty Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
September 22, 2013
Jesus commends his listeners to be wise and prudent
not just in the exercise of their material and financial
resources, but more importantly in how they use these
resources for advancing God’s kingdom and the work of
the gospel. What we invest our time, money, and
material resources in shows what we treasure or value
the most. Some invest solely for their own personal
advancement, comfort, and security. Some invest for the
future well-being of others, such as loved ones or
individuals they want to support or help in some way.
Jesus warns us to invest in and not neglect what is most
important and crucial—that which lasts forever. When
we invest in God’s kingdom—his kingdom of
righteousness, peace and joy—we are not only securing
our relationship with God for all eternity, we are also
promoting the spread of the Gospel and the advancement
of God’s kingdom on earth. How we invest our lives and
resources today has consequences not just for tomorrow
or for the rest of our earthly lives, but for eternity as
well. How invested are you in the kingdom of God and
in the things that last forever?
Possessions and material resources are a great
responsibility. The Lord expects us to use them honestly
and responsibly and to put them at his service and the
service of others. We are God’s servants and all that we
have belongs to him. He expects us to make a good
return on what he gives us. God loves generosity and he
gives liberally to those who share his gifts with others.
Love of money and wealth crowd out love of God and
love of neighbor. Jesus makes clear that our hearts must
either be possessed by God’s love or our hearts will be
possessed by the love of something else. Where is your
treasure?
VOCATION PRAYER CHALICE
The Vocation Chalice will be at the home of Laura &
Chip Brooks. Please join them in praying for vocations
to the priesthood, permanent diaconate and religious life.
Call the Parish Center (834-0340) to sign up to have the
chalice in your home for one week.
SANCTUARY LAMP
This week the sanctuary lamp will burn In Memory of
Charles Joseph Tusa.
FLOWERS ON THE ALTAR
There are no remembrances for flowers this week.
RADIO ROSARY COLLECTION
Each evening at 6:00 P.M. on the AM dial, the rosary is
broadcast over station WVOG. The broadcast is
sponsored by the Archdiocesan Holy Name Society. The
broadcasts are particularly enjoyed and looked forward
to by the elderly and the homebound. This weekend
there will be envelopes in the church pews for donations
to pay for the daily broadcast. Our goal is a very modest
$600.00 towards the funds necessary to continue the
broadcast. Please pick up an envelope and put a donation
in it to keep the rosary on the air and drop it into the first
and only collection along with your weekly contribution.
If you have any questions about the rosary broadcast,
please contact Mr. Paul Laiche at the Parish Center 8340340.
WILLWOODS PRAYER BREAKFAST OCT. 3
The Tenth Annual Willwoods Community Prayer
Breakfast will be held on Thursday, October 3 at 7:30
A.M. at the Metairie Country Club. The featured speaker
will be Fr. James Wehner, S.T.D., Rector of Notre Dame
Seminary. Tickets for the breakfast are $50.00 per
person and can be obtained from The Willwoods
Community (504) 830-3701.
RCIA PROGRAM UNDERWAY
The (RCIA) Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults has
begun for the fall and spring sessions of 2013-14. The
program will culminate at the Easter Vigil on Saturday,
April 19, 2014. Any adults who are interested in
converting to the Catholic faith or any Catholic who has
not yet been baptized or confirmed is encouraged to
contact Claudia Todaro at the Office of Religious
Education 834-0348 or Fr. T at the Parish Center 8340340 for more information about the program.
AUGUST FINANCIAL REPORT
Envelopes
Loose
Holyday (Assumption)
Total
Weekly Average (4)
Parish Debt (8-1-13)
Payments
Interest and Fee
Parish Debt Balance (8-30-13)
$ 47,525.00
19,533.00
1,370.00
68,428.00
17,107.00
$ 2,071,497.38
-07,313.63
$ 2,078.811.01
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ST. FRANCIS XAVIER
CELEBRANTS, READERS & EUCHARISTIC
MINISTERS FOR SEPTEMBER 21 and 22
Saturday, 4:00 P.M.
Celebrant: Fr. T
Homilist: Deacon Kevin Darrah
Reader: Carolyn Diaz
EM: Julie Bellau, Kathy Calder, Dolores Cousans,
Berthe Torrens and MaryBeth Torrens
Sunday, 8:00 A.M.
Celebrant: Rev. Leo A. Meyer
Reader: Betty Laizer
EM: Irene Briede, Jane Deas, Martha Gautier,
Diane Killeen and FrancesDee Tarantino
Sunday, 10:00 A.M.
Celebrant: Fr. Raymond C. Finn, O.P.
Homilist: Deacon Kevin Darrah
Reader: Emmett Smith
EM: Bob Menard, Adrienne Miller, Val Miller,
Frank Palermo, Gayle Sarrat, Mickie Sarrat
and Elizabeth Smira
Sunday, 12:00 Noon
Celebrant: Fr. T
Reader: Paul Hurley
EM: Jeannie Redmann, Rick Redmann, Meghan Reilly,
Doug Robicheaux and Norris Robicheaux
Sunday, 6:00 P.M.
Celebrant: Rev. Michael Burke, O.P.
Reader: Billy Dantagnan
EM: Mary Kay Kurzweg, Jerry Kurzweg, Marie Puglia,
V. M. Wheeler and Elois Williams
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RIGHT TO LIFE CALENDARS
Right to Life calendars will be on sale after all of the
Masses the weekend of October 5 and 6. They are $5 each
and donations are welcome.
FATHER SEELOS MEMORIAL MASS
A Mass in honor of Blessed Francis X. Seelos’ Feast Day
of the 146th anniversary of his death will be celebrated on
Sunday, October 6. Archbishop Gregory Aymond will be
the celebrant and homilist for Mass at 1:00 P.M. at St.
Mary’s Assumption Church (corner of Josephine and
Constance Streets, New Orleans). Prior to Mass will be
veneration of the relic missionary crucifix of Bl. Seelos;
one-on-one intercessory prayer in back of church and in
the shrine. Starting at 11:45 A.M., venerate his relic as
you and your loved ones enter. The gift shop will be open
before and after Mass. Wheelchair accessible/free parking
available. Also, the Seelos Gala Benefit will be held the
following Sunday, October 13 at 5:30 P.M. in the
Audubon Tea Room, 6500 Magazine Street. You may
purchase tickets in advance either online at
www.seelos.org or by calling 525-2495.
READINGS FOR SEPTEMBER 22 thru 28
Sun.
Am 8:4-7; Ps 113:1-2, 4-8; 1 Tm 2:1-8;
Lk 16:1-13
Mon. Ezr 1:1-6; Ps 126:1-6; Lk 8:16-18
Tues. Ezr 6:7-8, 12b, 14-20; Ps 122:1-5
Wed. Ezr 9:5-9; (Ps) Tb 13:2-4, 7-8; Lk 9:1-6
Thurs. Hg 1:1-8; Ps 149:1-6a, 9b; Lk 9:7-9
Fri.
Hg 2:1-9; Ps 43:1-4; Lk 9:18-22
Sat.
Zec 2:5-9, 14-15a; (Ps) Jer 31:10-13; Lk 9:43b-45
ARCHDIOCESAN NATURAL FAMILY
PLANNING CLASSES
With professional instruction, Natural Family Planning
has proven itself to be safe, effective, and a moral way for
couples to plan their families. It is a method which
respects the meaning of human sexuality as God created it
and thus marital love is enhanced and strengthened. Come
join the class series that Family Life Apostolate is
offering in the Sympto-Thermal Method of Natural
Family Planning conducted by Mrs. Kelly Donahue and
Mrs. Gayle Rizzo of the Archdiocese of New Orleans.
The dates of the class series are September 28, October
12, October 26 and November 23. The classes will be
held in the St. Rita Community Room in Harahan. Preregistration is required and the cost is $100. for more
information and registration please call Family Life
Apostolate at 861-6243.
COMING EVENTS IN THE PARISH
Saturday, 9/21
LA Legion of Our Lady of Prompt Succor Rosary Group;
3:20 P.M. in church to pray for averting of hurricanes
Sunday, 9/22
Special collection to be taken up at all Masses this
weekend for the Holy Name Society Radio Rosary
Thursday, 9/27
1) Deacon Ed’s rosary group; 6:00 P.M., Ave. B
entrance
2) Holy Name Society radio rosary; 6:00 P.M., Parish
Center conference room
CATHOLIC EDUCATION—A MUST
BEFORE SACRAMENTS CELEBRATED
Our Archdiocese requires two years of Catholic education
before a person can receive First Holy Communion or
Confirmation. If you child does not attend a Catholic
school, we can help. Our Parish School of Religion meets
Sunday evenings 4:00-5:00 P.M. Give your children the
spiritual nutrition they need for healthy faith-filled lives.
Teach them about God. Teaching your baptized children
about their faith is an obligation—not an option. Call
Claudia in the Office of Religious Education at 834-348
for more information.
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ARCHDIOCESAN WORKSHOPS FOR NEW
MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION
Workshops for NEW Extraordinary Ministers of Holy
Communion are scheduled as follows:
Saturday, September 28, 2013 or
Saturday, October 19, 2013 or
Saturday, November 9, 2013
The workshops will be held at:
Our Lady of the Rosary Church
1322 Moss Street
New Orleans, Louisiana 70119
9:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M.
(Presenter: Rev. Msgr. Kenneth Hedrick)
The workshop will focus on the theology of ministry and
the Eucharist and ministering communion to the sick.
Persons attending the workshop must have the
permission and recommendation of their pastor. If you
are interested in attending a workshop, please call the
Parish Center at 834-0340. We must register with the
Archdiocese all those who will be attending the
workshop.
PRAYER LIST FOR OUR SICK
C. J Accardo, Carolyn Aiavolasti, Thomas Albrecht, Marian
Alcantara, Ellen Aleman, Abbie Amato, Mr. Anthony, Jonathan
Artigues, Michael Asevedo, Doris Aucoin, Joe Ayala, Jr., Al & June
Bertucci, Joshua Bibeau, Mayli Bienes, Debbie Bolt, A. Brad Booth,
Nettie Bostick, Carolyn Bowers, Ashley Burns, Truman Caire, Beth
Cairo, Myrtle Mary Calvert, Wilfred Carvalho, Pat Casey, Diane
Cash, John Castjohn, Adrianne Cavanaugh, Ruchelle Chavaud,
Cynthia Chaumont, Richard Childress, Levie Chauvin, Bessie
Christofell, Suzanne Colligan, Felicie Cornman & family, Mr. David,
Birdie Dedinsky, June DeJong, Sr. Mary Delahoussaye, Bill
Dermady, Tweet & Octave Desforges, Jerry Ducote, Edwin
Dudoussat, Shelly Ditta Doucet, Britney Dugas, Pattie Eilertsen,
Courtney Elmer, Maria Dolores Fernandez, Linda Foto, Cindie
Fuhrman, Rachel Gallois, Vincent & Dee-Dee Giambrone, Gary
Gilmore, Lee Guidry, Linus Guidry, Brent Hahn, Brian Hammond,
Bob Harper, Chris Hebert, Geraldine Hebert, Mimi Heebe, Deacon
Samuel Henry, Lynn Burk Hughes, Jr., Betty Ignitius, Breann Ivers,
Roland Johnson, Nathalie Johnston, A. M. Kelly, Kensie, Norma
Kimble, Arghiro Kleamenakis, Teddy Kraft, Julie Laizer, Joe Landry,
Roseann LeBlanc, Robert Lemann, John Liukkonen, Donald Madden,
Haley Martin, Clyde Matherne, Ben A. Martinez III, Bella and Susan,
Lillian McCarthy, Smyth McCrae, John McMahon, Jeff Mechlin, Fr.
Jack Melito, C.M., Ellen Merrill-Calvert, Anna Mary Miester, Fr.
James Miller, Jason Miller, Margot Miller, A.T. Mora, Glenn Moore,
Julia Murray, John Noto, Christopher Nuessly, Judi Olson, Anthony
Orlando, James Ott, James Patterson, Bill Pearson, Abby Perez, G.
David Perrin, Jr., Dwight Perry, Rosemae Plaisance, Carol Powell,
Brian Quartano, Leah Quartano, Emil Ranallo, Joseph Redmond, Jr.,
Ruth Regan, Nancy Rhodes, Carolyn Riviere, Harold Rodrigue, Jean Rowen,
Deirdre Saling, Gary & Vicki Scallon, Nan Schellhaas, Grace Schmitt, Gisela
Segura, Ray Smith, Jr., Elizabeth Smira, Gabriel Smira, Jim Spiers, Mary
Dodd Stalling, Harlie Stevens, Joan Stubbs, John Swiler, Jr., Diva Tempestini,
Steve Terrebonne, Ronald & Christine Timm, Judy Thorne, Paul Trapani, Jr.,
Diane Tregre, Kathy Trentacoste, Grace Touchet, Annie Ulmer, Kayla
Vogelaar, Hil Wegener, Dr. Mark Wegmann, Calvin Whitker, Tommy
Whittaker, Marilyn Wicks, Danny Wiggins, Mary Ann Wilson, Bernard Wood
Please note: Prayer List is now in alphabetical order.
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MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK
Saturday, September 21, 2013—4:00 P.M.
Grace & Joe Pistorius, Pat Cousans
Shirley Greiner, Frances Ferran, Catherine O’Neil
Mary Ann Corpora, Robert Wayne Fontenot
Della Rose Fontenot, Lester J. Grush
Raymond Bailey, Sr., Raymond Bailey, Jr.
In memory of Mr. & Mrs. C. L. Phillips, Jr.
Mildred Strassel Facio, Robert Henry Facio, Sr.
Elizabeth Rooney Fitzwilliam, Mary Ellen Rooney
Esmond De Vun, Sr., Harold Andrew Buchler
Sunday, September 22, 2013—8:00 A.M.
Purgatorial List & Parishioners, Christopher Briede
Louise Laiche, Estelle Laizer, Ines de Gruy
Preston Collins, A. Faustino Fernandes
Randall William Perrone, Brian Paul Garsaud
Bill Berridge, Joy Daray Seeger
Birthday intentions of Oneil Williams*
Sunday, September 22, 2013—10:00 A.M.
Stephen Laizer III, Thelma Laizer, Stanley Brandon
Donald Gahagan, Gregory Stephen Brunet, Harold Andrew Buchler
Janet Brignac, Aimeé Perrault, Lucy Sortino
Special intentions of Donna & Lynn Dantin*
Sunday, September 22, 2013—12:00 Noon
Anthony Culotta, Jules Vulliet, Anne P. Potts
Robert Bridgewater
Sunday, September 22, 2013—6:00 P.M.
Leila Schafer, Diane Cash, Doris Becker Petre
Bernice Cerniglia, Birthday ints. of Clay LeJeune*
Monday, September 23, 2013—6:30 A.M.
Ines de Gruy, Preston Collins, A. Faustino Fernandes
In memory of JoAnn L. Bates and Paul T. Bates, Sr.
In memory of Rev. Tom Kinney
Monday, September 23, 2013—8:00 A.M.
Jim Smith, Harold Andrew Buchler
Bill Berridge, Bruce Beter
Doris Becker Petre, Anthony Culotta
In memory of Rev. Tom Kinney, Robert Bridgewater
90th birthday of Oneil Williams*
Tuesday, September 24, 2013—6:30 A.M.
Ines de Gruy, Preston Collins, A. Faustino Fernandes
Tuesday, September 24, 2013—8:00 A.M.
Jim Smith, Harold Andrew Buchler, Bill Berridge
Anne P. Potts, Doris Becker Petre, Joy Daray Seeger
Anthony Culotta, Robert Bridgewater
Wednesday, September 25, 2013—6:30 A.M.
Ines de Gruy, Preston Collins, A. Faustino Fernandes
Successful surgery for David Alleman*
Wednesday, September 25, 2013—8:00 A.M.
Jim Smith, Harold Andrew Buchler, Bill Berridge
Doris Becker Petre, Anthony Culotta, Adam Pritchard
Joy Daray Seeger, Robert Bridgewater
Thursday, September 26, 2013—6:30 A.M.
Ines de Gruy, Preston Collins, A. Faustino Fernandes
Thursday, September 26, 2013—8:00 A.M.
Jim Smith, Harold Andrew Buchler, Bill Berridge
Sadie Demma Sortino, Donald Ward, Anthony Culotta
Greta LeBlanc Acomb
Friday, September 27, 2013—6:30 A.M.
Ines de Gruy, Preston Collins, A. Faustino Fernandes
Friday, September 27, 2013—8:00 A.M.
Jim Smith, Harold Andrew Buchler, Bill Berridge
Dr. Joseph Brinz, Stuart Douglass, Christopher Briede
Anthony Culotta
Saturday, September 28, 2013—8:00 A.M.
Ines de Gruy, Bill Berridge, Anthony Culotta
Anne P. Potts, A. Faustino Fernandes
*Denotes living
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CHURCH NAME AND ADDRESS
St. Francis Xavier #022588
444 Metairie Road
Metairie, LA 70005
PHONE
504-834-0340
CONTACT PERSON
Barbara Kirn
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