Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
September 17th, 2006
St. Xavier Parish Home Page
This time of year brings about changes of every kind. The days of summer leisure have given way to renewed educational and family commitments. This time of change is echoed today as we meet Christ once again, present in the living word and in the Eucharist. He is the one who suffered, died, and rose after three days in the tomb. Let us pray that we will become more and more like Christ, even in his suffering, as we await the lasting triumph promised to those who put their trust in Him.
Today we hear one of the Lord Jesus' most challenging teachings. Those who wish to follow him, we are told, must deny themselves and take up the cross. The image of the suffering servant in today's first reading makes this teaching all the more challenging. The letter of Saint James suggests that those who choose to follow Christ must also do so in word and deed, caring for those who are less fortunage. Let us be open to God's challenging word and pray that we will be given renewed strength to follow Christ.
We welcome to the Christian Community, Rileigh Rosemary Winchell, child of Jeffery & Christine, who was baptized last Sunday. May God's blessings be with you and your loved ones.
We extend our sympathy and prayer to the family of Rick Bechand who passed away. May God welcome him joyfully into his Kingdom.
MEETINGS THIS WEEK
Wednesday, September 20
5:00 pm Finance Council
7:00 pm School Council
Thursday, September 21
7:00 pm Parish Council
Please pick up materials in the Sacristy so you may be prepared for the meeting.
FROM THE DESK OF THE GRAND KNIGHT
I would like to thank everyone that came out to support this year Taco Feed - it was a great success! All proceeds helped Pam Becker attend this years Breast Cancer Walk - Good Luck Pam! Also, special thanks go our to Mickey McGuire for all her help in the kitchen.
Knight of the Month: Fred Houser,
Family of the Month: Rick & Cathy Teidel.
This month's winner of the 50/50 drawing was John Rosa. The Winner of the Progressive Portion was Gene Roberts.
We would also like to remind everyone that "Breakfast will start on the 8th of Oct. after each Mass at school cafeteria.
St. Xavier School News
Once a week the students grade K-12 take up a collection at the school Mass on Friday. The proceeds of the collection are placed in an Adapt-a-Child Fund. This program started as a service project during Catholic School's week in 1998. Since then the students at St. Xavier's school have adopted a brother and sister in Guatemala. When these children were adopted Velma was seven and Jorge was nine. They are now 15 and 17. The third and fourth grade class has been writing to them during the school year and they in turn write back. It is really neat to see how they have changed over the years.
The other charities include: St. Jude's Children Hospital, Covenant House in New York, Birthline, and the Open Door.
CARNIVAL
The St. Xavier School Parent-Teacher Organization will be holding its annual Carnival on Sunday October 1, from 12 to 4 pm in the parking lot. However, wel will let in anyone with a handicapped sticker or license after that time. Every one is invited to share in an afternoon of food, fun and games. A food court will be serving hamburgers, hot dogs, sausages, baked beans, homemade pies, and other goodies. Games will include a fishpond, bingo, cakewalk, football toss, dart throw, Plinko, Pop-a-Shot basketball, Pepsi ring toss, grab bag, moonwalk, jail and others. In case of inclement weather, activities will be held in the school gymnasium.
We hope you will be able to join us!
GOLF TOURNAMENT
We sincerely thank all those who participated or were involved in the St. Xavier Tournament held August 27. $6,500 as raised for our parish school. We especially thank Pat Landes for his hard work and leadership.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
We want to thank all the wonderful people who have volunteered to be catechists (those who echo God's Word) this year:
Mary Effland - Preschool,
Nora Lastrapes - Kindergarten,
Amber Davis - 1st Grade,
Deb Chaudary - 2nd Grade,
Kay Schmidt - 3rd Grade,
Silvia Duran - 4th Grade,
George McMillin - 5th Grade,
Mary Jane Witt - 6th Grade,
Celina Vincent - 7th Grade,
James Lastrapes - 8th Grade, and Randy Testa - 9th Grade.
Classes started September 13, but if you still need to register your children, please call Kurt or Sandy at 210-5006 or 210-7713.
RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) started on September 10, but you may still join the class. Please call Kurt and Sandy at 210-5006 or 210-7713 or Sister Mary Jo Thummel at 238-2998. Sessions start at 6 pm Sundays in Building C.
A WEEKLY BIBLE STUDY of the Old Testament books began Sunday, September 10 and will beheld each Sunday at 9:30 - 10:30 am in the St. Xavier High School, Room 107. For more information call Deb Breidenstein, 762-7852.
ALL LADIES OF ST. XAVIER PARISH are invited to our yearly salad luncheon at 11:30 am on Thursday, October 5th, at the Knights of Columbus Hall. Three Junction City women's church groups will be our guests. Patricia Hunter will be our guests speaker. If you are planning to attend, please call your Circle President or the Parish Office. (Just a reminder, all women who attend from our parish are responsible for bringing a salad.)
CIRCLE I MEMBERS will meet September 21, to be held at Junction City Health Dept., 1212 West Ash, at 8:30 am. Please bring scissors, large eye needle and your sack lunch.
September 17th, 2006
St. Xavier Parish Home Page
This time of year brings about changes of every kind. The days of summer leisure have given way to renewed educational and family commitments. This time of change is echoed today as we meet Christ once again, present in the living word and in the Eucharist. He is the one who suffered, died, and rose after three days in the tomb. Let us pray that we will become more and more like Christ, even in his suffering, as we await the lasting triumph promised to those who put their trust in Him.
Today we hear one of the Lord Jesus' most challenging teachings. Those who wish to follow him, we are told, must deny themselves and take up the cross. The image of the suffering servant in today's first reading makes this teaching all the more challenging. The letter of Saint James suggests that those who choose to follow Christ must also do so in word and deed, caring for those who are less fortunage. Let us be open to God's challenging word and pray that we will be given renewed strength to follow Christ.
We welcome to the Christian Community, Rileigh Rosemary Winchell, child of Jeffery & Christine, who was baptized last Sunday. May God's blessings be with you and your loved ones.
We extend our sympathy and prayer to the family of Rick Bechand who passed away. May God welcome him joyfully into his Kingdom.
MEETINGS THIS WEEK
Wednesday, September 20
5:00 pm Finance Council
7:00 pm School Council
Thursday, September 21
7:00 pm Parish Council
Please pick up materials in the Sacristy so you may be prepared for the meeting.
FROM THE DESK OF THE GRAND KNIGHT
I would like to thank everyone that came out to support this year Taco Feed - it was a great success! All proceeds helped Pam Becker attend this years Breast Cancer Walk - Good Luck Pam! Also, special thanks go our to Mickey McGuire for all her help in the kitchen.
Knight of the Month: Fred Houser,
Family of the Month: Rick & Cathy Teidel.
This month's winner of the 50/50 drawing was John Rosa. The Winner of the Progressive Portion was Gene Roberts.
We would also like to remind everyone that "Breakfast will start on the 8th of Oct. after each Mass at school cafeteria.
St. Xavier School News
Once a week the students grade K-12 take up a collection at the school Mass on Friday. The proceeds of the collection are placed in an Adapt-a-Child Fund. This program started as a service project during Catholic School's week in 1998. Since then the students at St. Xavier's school have adopted a brother and sister in Guatemala. When these children were adopted Velma was seven and Jorge was nine. They are now 15 and 17. The third and fourth grade class has been writing to them during the school year and they in turn write back. It is really neat to see how they have changed over the years.
The other charities include: St. Jude's Children Hospital, Covenant House in New York, Birthline, and the Open Door.
CARNIVAL
The St. Xavier School Parent-Teacher Organization will be holding its annual Carnival on Sunday October 1, from 12 to 4 pm in the parking lot. However, wel will let in anyone with a handicapped sticker or license after that time. Every one is invited to share in an afternoon of food, fun and games. A food court will be serving hamburgers, hot dogs, sausages, baked beans, homemade pies, and other goodies. Games will include a fishpond, bingo, cakewalk, football toss, dart throw, Plinko, Pop-a-Shot basketball, Pepsi ring toss, grab bag, moonwalk, jail and others. In case of inclement weather, activities will be held in the school gymnasium.
We hope you will be able to join us!
GOLF TOURNAMENT
We sincerely thank all those who participated or were involved in the St. Xavier Tournament held August 27. $6,500 as raised for our parish school. We especially thank Pat Landes for his hard work and leadership.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
We want to thank all the wonderful people who have volunteered to be catechists (those who echo God's Word) this year:
Mary Effland - Preschool,
Nora Lastrapes - Kindergarten,
Amber Davis - 1st Grade,
Deb Chaudary - 2nd Grade,
Kay Schmidt - 3rd Grade,
Silvia Duran - 4th Grade,
George McMillin - 5th Grade,
Mary Jane Witt - 6th Grade,
Celina Vincent - 7th Grade,
James Lastrapes - 8th Grade, and Randy Testa - 9th Grade.
Classes started September 13, but if you still need to register your children, please call Kurt or Sandy at 210-5006 or 210-7713.
RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) started on September 10, but you may still join the class. Please call Kurt and Sandy at 210-5006 or 210-7713 or Sister Mary Jo Thummel at 238-2998. Sessions start at 6 pm Sundays in Building C.
A WEEKLY BIBLE STUDY of the Old Testament books began Sunday, September 10 and will beheld each Sunday at 9:30 - 10:30 am in the St. Xavier High School, Room 107. For more information call Deb Breidenstein, 762-7852.
ALL LADIES OF ST. XAVIER PARISH are invited to our yearly salad luncheon at 11:30 am on Thursday, October 5th, at the Knights of Columbus Hall. Three Junction City women's church groups will be our guests. Patricia Hunter will be our guests speaker. If you are planning to attend, please call your Circle President or the Parish Office. (Just a reminder, all women who attend from our parish are responsible for bringing a salad.)
CIRCLE I MEMBERS will meet September 21, to be held at Junction City Health Dept., 1212 West Ash, at 8:30 am. Please bring scissors, large eye needle and your sack lunch.
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