Pentecost
Pentecost
June 4th, 2006
St. Xavier Parish Home Page
Welcome back, sorry about skipping last week, my computer system was down and my work schedule was hectic. The current vital infomation is included with this one.
Now, back on track.
The Holy Spirit draws us together in overwhelming gladness on this sacred day of days. More than ninty days ago, on Ash Wednesday, we began our journey of conversion from darkness to light, from winter to spring, from death to new life. Today, on the day of Pentecost, the journey is completed. Filled with the gifts of the Holy Spirit, we celebrate this Mass longing to taste and see the goodness of the Lord.
Our fifty-day celebration of Easter culminates on this day when we remember with vigor the inrushing of the Holy Spirit upon the disciples. As we listen to the words of scripture today, let us open our hearts to a renewal within ourselves and within the entire Church. Let us pray that the Spirit will take hold in us and strengthens us on our mission to bring food to the hungry, shelter to the homeless, and justice to those who are oppressed.
Veni Sancte Spiritus.
Come Holy Spirit.
Knights of Columbus News
The Family Picnic will be on June 11 at 12 Noon. North Overlook Park at Milford Lake. The Knights of Columbus meets the first Tuesday of each month at 7:00 pm.
We welcome to the Christian Community Amary I Ramos, child of Oscar and Maria. Also, Katie Rose Franz, child of Kevin and Jodie. May God's abundant blessings be with all of you and your families.
PARISH REFLECTION DAY SURVEY RESULTS
Results of our Parish Reflection Day Survey forms are complete. The top objectives selected by the parish on which to work and the favored strategies to enact each objective, were:
71 of the 400 forms distributed were returned. Many individuals volunteered to help work on these and other objectives. Volunteers will be contacted in the near future. If you wish to volunteer to help with one of the above listed strategies, please call the parish office. Thanks to all who turned in forms, who have already volunteered, or who will volunteer.
Jeff F. Keating
Ascention of the Lord - May 28th, 2006
We congratulate Frank Duran & Sylvia Delgadillo, who where married (May 27th) Saturday. May your love for each other continue to grow all your years.
We welcome all alumni from our parish school. Your presence and support is an inspiration to all of us. May God's blessings be with you and your families. May your time with one another be refreshing and renewing as you share your stories of days gone by. You are truly special.
SUMMER VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
It has been awile since our parish has sponsored a Vaction Bible School. If you are interested in helping organize this program and/or would like your children to participate, please see Kurt and Sandy Leistner after Mass or call 210-5006.
June 4th, 2006
St. Xavier Parish Home Page
Welcome back, sorry about skipping last week, my computer system was down and my work schedule was hectic. The current vital infomation is included with this one.
Now, back on track.
The Holy Spirit draws us together in overwhelming gladness on this sacred day of days. More than ninty days ago, on Ash Wednesday, we began our journey of conversion from darkness to light, from winter to spring, from death to new life. Today, on the day of Pentecost, the journey is completed. Filled with the gifts of the Holy Spirit, we celebrate this Mass longing to taste and see the goodness of the Lord.
Our fifty-day celebration of Easter culminates on this day when we remember with vigor the inrushing of the Holy Spirit upon the disciples. As we listen to the words of scripture today, let us open our hearts to a renewal within ourselves and within the entire Church. Let us pray that the Spirit will take hold in us and strengthens us on our mission to bring food to the hungry, shelter to the homeless, and justice to those who are oppressed.
Veni Sancte Spiritus.
Come Holy Spirit.
Knights of Columbus News
The Family Picnic will be on June 11 at 12 Noon. North Overlook Park at Milford Lake. The Knights of Columbus meets the first Tuesday of each month at 7:00 pm.
We welcome to the Christian Community Amary I Ramos, child of Oscar and Maria. Also, Katie Rose Franz, child of Kevin and Jodie. May God's abundant blessings be with all of you and your families.
PARISH REFLECTION DAY SURVEY RESULTS
Results of our Parish Reflection Day Survey forms are complete. The top objectives selected by the parish on which to work and the favored strategies to enact each objective, were:
- Objective 3 - Build a sense of community anoung parish members.
- Outreach to visitors and newcomers, especially military, at Mass.
- Potlucks
- Objective 8 - Develop outreach to youth.
- Involve youth in ministries of faith and service.
- Objective 1 - Enhance the faith in the heart of every parishioner.
- Retreats
- Parish Renewals
- Youth encounter weekends
- Objective 12 - Involve the parish in the needs of the community.
- Raise awareness to the needs of the poor and marginal in Junction City.
- Develop programs of works of charity and help for the needy in Junction City.
71 of the 400 forms distributed were returned. Many individuals volunteered to help work on these and other objectives. Volunteers will be contacted in the near future. If you wish to volunteer to help with one of the above listed strategies, please call the parish office. Thanks to all who turned in forms, who have already volunteered, or who will volunteer.
Jeff F. Keating
Ascention of the Lord - May 28th, 2006
We congratulate Frank Duran & Sylvia Delgadillo, who where married (May 27th) Saturday. May your love for each other continue to grow all your years.
We welcome all alumni from our parish school. Your presence and support is an inspiration to all of us. May God's blessings be with you and your families. May your time with one another be refreshing and renewing as you share your stories of days gone by. You are truly special.
SUMMER VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
It has been awile since our parish has sponsored a Vaction Bible School. If you are interested in helping organize this program and/or would like your children to participate, please see Kurt and Sandy Leistner after Mass or call 210-5006.
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