Solemnity of the Nativity of Saint John the Baptist and it's Vigil
Solemnity of the Nativity of Saint John the Baptist and it's Vigil
June 24th, 2007
St. Xavier Parish Home Page
Today God gathers us together to celebrate the birth of St. John the Baptist. During the course of the liturgical years, when certain feasts fall on a Sunday, we set aside our usual calendar of ordinary Sundays and focus on a particular feast. Today is such a day. John the Baptist was the forerunner of Christ. He prepared the way for the Lord. As we remember with joy the birth of this remarkable figure, let us pray that we, like John the Baptist, will lead others to Christ.
We welcome to the Christian Community Keira Michelle Jones, child of Kevin and Kathleen; Elijah Carter and Delaney Addison Fawcett, children of Todd and Jessica, who were baptized last weekend. May the loving God be with you all and your families.
We congratulate Emiliano Olvera & Dixie Swecker who were married last Saturday. May your love for one another grow always in the presence of Christ.
IN DEEPEST SYMPATHY
Please remember in your prayers the repose of the Soul of Father Frank Coady's mother. Mrs. Edith Coady passed away last Sunday.
BABY BOTTLES
St. Xavier's Baby Bottle Collection was $1,717.81. The Collection is for Manhattan Branch of Catholic Charities. Thanks so much to all that contributed for your generosity.
STRENGTHENING MARRIAGES ESPECIALLY MILITARY MARRIAGES
If you are interested in strengthening your Marriage, you might want to visit the website: www.maritalhealing.com. A major thrust of this site is to identify and overcome weaknesses in self-giving and to resolve, a major obstacle, excessive anger. The site also has materials available for dealing with these issues.
From the Desk of the GRAND KNIGHT
Correction: Knights of Columbus Monthly Meetings are held first Tuesday of every month -- exception is July 10, 2007, because of Forth of July Holiday.
YOU ARE INVITED
An invitation to join with family and friends of Sister Mary Leo Zeman, CSJ, as we celebrate her 70th Anniversary as a Religious Sister.
The family of Sister Mary Leo (Georgina Zeman) will host a reception, Sunday, July 8, from 2 to 4 pm at the Catholic Parish Center, Wilson, Kansas. Sister taught here in St. Xavier and also served as principal. In 1990 Sister retired and now lives at the Motherhouse in Concordia.
Cards may be sent to Sister Mary Leo Zeman, CSJ at PO Box 279, Concordia, KS 66901.
Jubille Celebration of Marriage
Bishop Coakley would like to honor all couples celebrating 25, 40, 55, and 60 or more years of marriage. Celebrations will be at St. Mary Queen of the Universe Church in Salina on Sat. Aug. 4 at 2 pm or St. Joseph's Church in Hays on Sat. Aug. 11 at 2 pm.
Please notify the parish office by Wed., June 27, if you would like to participate.
ARE YOU LOOKING FOR...
St. Francis Xavier Church invites everyone who is interested in exploring the Catholic Faith.
The purpose of this invitation, is to welcome people, who are not Catholic and perhaps not yet Christians, to explore the teachings of the Catholic Church. The process is designed to help a person grow in a personal relationship with God and better understand what faith teaches about God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit and human life. Also, these sessions are open to baptized Catholics who want to renew their faith. Sessions begin Sunday, September 9th at 6 pm at St. Xavier Building C.
For more information, call Sister Mary Jo THemmel at 238-3429 or Kurt and Sandy Leistner at 210-5006 or 210-7713.
Rachel's Vineyard of the Salina Diocese healing the wounds of abortions
"Neither do I condemn you." These are the words Jesus spoke to the women who was dragged through the streets in order to be stoned to death for her sin of adultery. Jesus is saying these words to you too. If you are a woman or a man who has struggled with an abortion decision, if you are a grandparent who has lost a grandchild to abortion, or perhaps even paid for the abortion, if you are a couple who lack intimacy because of an abortion decision, and if you are a former abortion worker or provider, RACHEL'S VINEYARD RETREAT is for you. Come, grieve your loss, allow Jesus to heal your inner wounds and give you peace. Next retreat is August 10-12. For more information call 1-877-1-GRIEVE(1-877-447-4383) or e-mail: rachelsvineyard@salinadiocese.org . All correspondance is confidential.
June 24th, 2007
St. Xavier Parish Home Page
Today God gathers us together to celebrate the birth of St. John the Baptist. During the course of the liturgical years, when certain feasts fall on a Sunday, we set aside our usual calendar of ordinary Sundays and focus on a particular feast. Today is such a day. John the Baptist was the forerunner of Christ. He prepared the way for the Lord. As we remember with joy the birth of this remarkable figure, let us pray that we, like John the Baptist, will lead others to Christ.
We welcome to the Christian Community Keira Michelle Jones, child of Kevin and Kathleen; Elijah Carter and Delaney Addison Fawcett, children of Todd and Jessica, who were baptized last weekend. May the loving God be with you all and your families.
We congratulate Emiliano Olvera & Dixie Swecker who were married last Saturday. May your love for one another grow always in the presence of Christ.
IN DEEPEST SYMPATHY
Please remember in your prayers the repose of the Soul of Father Frank Coady's mother. Mrs. Edith Coady passed away last Sunday.
BABY BOTTLES
St. Xavier's Baby Bottle Collection was $1,717.81. The Collection is for Manhattan Branch of Catholic Charities. Thanks so much to all that contributed for your generosity.
STRENGTHENING MARRIAGES ESPECIALLY MILITARY MARRIAGES
If you are interested in strengthening your Marriage, you might want to visit the website: www.maritalhealing.com. A major thrust of this site is to identify and overcome weaknesses in self-giving and to resolve, a major obstacle, excessive anger. The site also has materials available for dealing with these issues.
From the Desk of the GRAND KNIGHT
Correction: Knights of Columbus Monthly Meetings are held first Tuesday of every month -- exception is July 10, 2007, because of Forth of July Holiday.
YOU ARE INVITED
An invitation to join with family and friends of Sister Mary Leo Zeman, CSJ, as we celebrate her 70th Anniversary as a Religious Sister.
The family of Sister Mary Leo (Georgina Zeman) will host a reception, Sunday, July 8, from 2 to 4 pm at the Catholic Parish Center, Wilson, Kansas. Sister taught here in St. Xavier and also served as principal. In 1990 Sister retired and now lives at the Motherhouse in Concordia.
Cards may be sent to Sister Mary Leo Zeman, CSJ at PO Box 279, Concordia, KS 66901.
Jubille Celebration of Marriage
Bishop Coakley would like to honor all couples celebrating 25, 40, 55, and 60 or more years of marriage. Celebrations will be at St. Mary Queen of the Universe Church in Salina on Sat. Aug. 4 at 2 pm or St. Joseph's Church in Hays on Sat. Aug. 11 at 2 pm.
Please notify the parish office by Wed., June 27, if you would like to participate.
ARE YOU LOOKING FOR...
- A Faith COmmunity?
- Spiritual Growth?
- Small Group Discussion?
St. Francis Xavier Church invites everyone who is interested in exploring the Catholic Faith.
The purpose of this invitation, is to welcome people, who are not Catholic and perhaps not yet Christians, to explore the teachings of the Catholic Church. The process is designed to help a person grow in a personal relationship with God and better understand what faith teaches about God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit and human life. Also, these sessions are open to baptized Catholics who want to renew their faith. Sessions begin Sunday, September 9th at 6 pm at St. Xavier Building C.
For more information, call Sister Mary Jo THemmel at 238-3429 or Kurt and Sandy Leistner at 210-5006 or 210-7713.
"Neither do I condemn you." These are the words Jesus spoke to the women who was dragged through the streets in order to be stoned to death for her sin of adultery. Jesus is saying these words to you too. If you are a woman or a man who has struggled with an abortion decision, if you are a grandparent who has lost a grandchild to abortion, or perhaps even paid for the abortion, if you are a couple who lack intimacy because of an abortion decision, and if you are a former abortion worker or provider, RACHEL'S VINEYARD RETREAT is for you. Come, grieve your loss, allow Jesus to heal your inner wounds and give you peace. Next retreat is August 10-12. For more information call 1-877-1-GRIEVE(1-877-447-4383) or e-mail: rachelsvineyard@salinadiocese.org . All correspondance is confidential.
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