Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
July 29th, 2007

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    The Holy Spirit gathers us this Lord's Day to hear the story of Abraham bargaining with God for the lives of the innocent people of Sodom. In addition to their immorality, the people of Sodom were infamous for horrendous treatment of strangers and travelers. In the past few weeks we have heard scripture readings that focus on the virtue of hospitality. Let us heed the call to welcome the stranger and show Christian hospitality to all who enter this holy place.
     Today's readings teach us about various aspects of prayer. Abraham's conversation with God reveals that prayer is quite often marked by persistence. In the Gospel, the Lord Jesus gives us the great gift of the Lord's Prayer. After offering this prayer, Jesus then outlines the kind of lives those who utter this prayer are called to live. Let us be attentive to God's saving word.

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Mission Appeal
This weekend Father John Pawlikosksi a servite priest, is celebrating Mass with us. Father John is an author/editor of 15 books and contributor to numerous journals. Please welcome him as you would welcome Christ in your midst. Father John is giving the mission appeal for this year.
Father Al will be gone till August 2nd.

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In Deepest Sympathy
We extend our prayers and sympathy to the Family of Joann Charland who passed away last week. May the loving Creator welcome her to Eternal Glory.

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From the Desk of the Grand Knight
July Knight of the Month is Harold Becker
Family of the Month is Ken and Sharon Griffin
This month's 50/50 drawing is Jim Orth and the Progressive Portion of the pot was won by Bill Gustafson, who was not present to win.

Every one is invited to walk at the Relay for Life on August 3-4, at the JC High School. Donations can be given by calling Rick Teidel at 209-1708 or Tom Grelk at 238-5523. Donations will also be accepted at the K of C tent at the walk.

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NEW PARISHIONERS' RECEPTION
     New parishioners and their families will be hosted to a new parishioners' reception following the 11 am Mass on Sunday, August 12, 2007. Location of the reception is the Knights of Columbus Hall, 126 W. 7th Street, downtown, Junction City.
     St. Xavier Parish will host the reception with a potluck luncheon served by the parishioners. Please be our guests and celebrate by getting to know our parish better.
     Children always welcome with supervised fun and games for all children.
     All parishioners, please come and join in welcoming our new family members. If you have any questions, please call Imelda McMillin at 238-3402.

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LIVING WATER MINISTRY
The Living Water Ministry group will meet at 7:00 pm on Thursday, August 2nd in the RCIA room in Building C.

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5th Annual Seven Dolors CYO "HUGE" Rummage Sale
Too many items to list them all!
Saturday, August 4
7:00 am - 1:00 pm
Manhattan Catholic Schools Gym, 306 South Juliette Street.

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The United Methodist Women invite the ladies of St. Xavier Church to a salad luncheon Friday, September 7, 2007, at 12:00 noon in the Bobo Room at teh First United Methodist Church at 8th and Jefferson in Junction City, KS
Marge Chambers will be our guest speaker.
Please RSVP by August 24, 2007.

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FATHER KAPAUN K of C of Fort Riley
Please help the Father Kapaun K of C of Fort Riley help others by having your car washed and/or purchasing a hot dog or two on Saturday, Aug. 4th in the Waters True Value parking lot on 6th and Franklin Streets fro 8 am to 12 noon.
Thanks --- James Douglas, Grand Knight

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Discernment Retreat for Women
The Dominican Sisters of Great Bend are hosting a "Come Risk the Sacred Journey" weekend at 3600 Broadway in Great Bend, Kansas. They invite single, Catholic women, ages 18-45, to a discernment weekend, beginning at 7:00 pm Friday, August 17th and ending at 1:00 pm Sunday, August 19th, 2007. There is no cost for the weekend. For further information, please contact Sister Teri Wall, OP at 303-922-2997 or teriop@msn.com.

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LINK OF THE MONTH: www.maritalhealing.com

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.

Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
July 15th, 2007

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    Brothers and sisters, we have heeded the call of the Lord and have assembled in this place to give God praise and honor. Here we are inspired by God's living word and nourished at the table of the Eucharist. With wonder and awe in God's presence, we begin this Mass with hearts filled with expectant joy.
    The Scriptures challenge us to examine the law of love is not something that is beyond our reach. As believers, this law is planted within us. Let us find in today's scriptures the inspiration and strength we need to be Christ for one another.

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MISSIONARY
Father John T. Pawlikowski, from the Order of Friar Servants of Mary, will be in our parish on the weekend of July 28-29th for our annual appeals to the mission work in South Africa. Please welcome Father John in this worthy appeal. Materials are available at the end of each pew. Please pick up along with an envelope for your generous donation.

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Meetings this Week
Finance Council July 18, 5:00 pm
School Council July 18, 7:00 pm
Parish Council July 19, 7:00 pm
ALL MEETINGS ARE HELD IN THE PARISH MEETING ROOM IN THE RECTORY.
Please pick up the materials for the meeting in the sacristy after the weekend Masses to prepare for the meetings.

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Father Al on Retreat
Father Al will be leaving for Retreat and Vacation time following Mass on the 23rd of July and will return on August 2nd. In case of an emergency call the parish office or Sister Mary Jo at 762-2599. The Missionary Father John will cover the weekend Masses and on Friday the 27th, Sister Mary Jo will have a Communion Service at 7:50 am and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament till noon.

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HELP FOUND!!!
We thank Bill Cook who will head up the maintenance of the Parish Facilities. If interested in helping out on this committee, please call the parish office at 238-2998.

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Baptism
We welcome to the Christian Community, Katharine Joyce Glasgow, child of James and Shelly. Katherine was baptized last Sunday. May God's blessings be with you all.

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We congratulate Catherine Striggow and Andrew Liebau on their loving union of marriage. They were married on July 7. May your love for God be shown in your love for each other.

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We congratulate Gavin Cummins and Carole Wolf on their commitment of marriage in the presence of Christ. May your love be forever ongoing and on-growing every day. Gavin and Carole were married the 14th.

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St. Xavier School News
REGISTRATION
Formal registration for 2007-2008 school year is on a continuous basis throughout July and August. However, the school has set aside the week of July 16-20 to finalize enrollment. If you have questions concerning enrolling your students at St. Xavier School, please call the school office at 238-2841 or the Parish Office at 238-2998.

Restructure of St. Xavier Continued. See bulletin insert for details.

PRAIRIE LAND FOOD
Order Turn in Date: Monday, July 16
Food Pick up date: Saturday, July 28
At 200 N. Washington Srom 8-9 am

Point of contact is Theresa Thompson, 785-307-1365

$1.00 of every Prairie Pak will help support School Projects.

Saint Xavier Annual Golf Classic
The annual St. Xavier Golf Classic will be held on Sunday, Auguast 19th at Rolling Meadows Golf Course. This is a 4-person scramble to benefit the St. Xavier Schools. The cost is $60 per person, which includes 2 mulligans and lunch. The tournament is limited to the first 32 teams, so send in your registration early. Refistration forms may be picked up at the parish office, (785)238-2998. We will again be raffling off a new set of Tailor-Made Golf Clubs & bag. (Need not be present to win.) Contact Pat Landers (785) 223-6091 if you want to play. Come out and enjoy the fun.

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Religious Education
The parish program is in need of adult and teen teachers' assistants for classes starting September 5th. If you have been confirmed and enjoy working with children, please inquire about this ministry. Substitute teachers are also needed. Call 210-5006 if you wish to volunteer.

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Classes and Sharing of Catholic Faith (RCIA)

• Interested in growing in your Catholic faith?


• Do you know someone who is inquiring about the Church?


• Have you invited anyone to search and learn about Catholism?

If interested or for more information call Sister Mary Jo at 238-3429 or Kurt and Sandy Leistner at 210-5006 or the parish office at 238-2998. Classes will begin September 9th.

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In Deepest Sympathy
We extend our sympathy and prayers to the families of Rita Slattery and Merrill Hanson, on the deaths of their loved ones. May God's loving embrace be with them forever.

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CIRCLE I
On Thursday, July 19th Circle I will have their annual luncheon outing to Mr. K's Farm in Abilene. Please meet in the Church parking lot (near the office entrance). Cars will depart at 11:00 am. After lunch, the group will visit the chocolate factory.

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NEW PARISHIONERS' RECEPTION
     New parishioners and their families will be hosted to a new parishioners' reception following the 11 am Mass on Sunday, August 12, 2007. Location of the reception is the Knights of Columbus Hall, 126 W. 7th Street, downtown, Junction City.
     St. Xavier Parish will host the reception with a potluck luncheon served by the parishioners. Please be our guests and celebrate by getting to know our parish better.
     Children always welcome with supervised fun and games for all children.
     All parishioners, please come and join in welcoming our new family members. If you have any questions, please call Imelda McMillin at 238-3402.

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LINK OF THE MONTH: www.maritalhealing.com

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.

Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
July 8th, 2007

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    In today's Gospel we hear the story of the sending out of the seventy-two. They went to the towns and villages in pairs, proclaiming that the kingdom of God was at hand. We have been assembled here, some of us two by two, in order to hear the Lord's call once again. Let us pray during this holy Mass that we will be strengthened in our resolve to call others to life in the kingdom of God.
     We welcome the sacred word of God this day with hearts open to transformation. This word has the power to change us. As this word is proclaimed in our midst, let us receive it with hearts filled with joy. Let us respond by echoing the sentiments of the psalmist:
"Let all the earth cry out to God with joy."

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We congratulate Becky Striggow and Andrew Liebau, who were married Saturday. May your love for each other continue to grow every day in the presence of Christ.

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CIRCLE I
On Thursday, July 19th Circle I will have their annual luncheon outing to Mr. K's Farm in Abilene. Please meet in the Church parking lot (near the office entrance). Cars will depart at 11:00 am. After lunch, the group will visit the chocolate factory.

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BAKE SALE
Following each Mass on Sunday July 8, 2007, there will be a fundraiser for the Morris County Relay for Life. All money raised will be donated to the American Cancer Society to fund promising Cancer research projects. For a separate donation you may purchase a luminary to be displayed during the candle lighting ceremony.

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PRAIRIE LAND FOOD
Order Turn in Date: Monday, July 16
Food Pick up date: Saturday, July 28
At 200 N. Washington from 8-9 am

Point of contact is Theresa THompson, 785-307-1365

$1.00 of every Prairie Pak will help support School Projects.

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LINK OF THE MONTH: www.maritalhealing.com

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.

Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
July 1st, 2007

St. Xavier Parish Home Page

    Sister and brothers, the Holy Spirit has summoned us from our homes to gather in this sacred place. We are headed for Jerusalem, and our journey with Christ along that road is a kind of traveling school of discipleship. The Lord calls us to continue to travel with him on that road. Let us be strong in our conviction to follow Christ.
     Today's reading give us examples of ways we can respond to the Lord's call. Elisha abandons his livelihood and his family to become Elijah's attendant. The Lord Jesus demands a single-hearted response to the call to follow him. Saint Paul tells us that our response is summed up in one statement: "You shall love your neighbor as yourself."

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WE NEED YOUR HELP
    Request interested parishioneres to serve on the Parish Council as members of the maintenance committee. Looking for two or three parishioners to serve on this important committee.
    Responsibilities include working with Father Al and parish council regarding the maintenance of the parish facilities. Prioritize projects, coordinating with contractors and procuring prospective bids on jobs. Identifying and coordinating volunteer projects. Briefing parish council on progress of projects.
   Please provide your name and phone number to the parish office at 238-2998.

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CURSILLO
Men's Cursillo weekend is scheduled for July 26-29, 2007, in Oakley, KS. Cursillo is a short course in the fundamental teaching of Jesus as lived with other Christians. It is not a retreat. A candidate must be Catholic and over 18 years old. Any person wishing spiritual growth who is emotionally and spiritually healthy will be deeply impressed and pleased with the Cursillo weekend. For more information please contact Tony Horinek at (785) 586-2255 or email tahorinek@yahoo.com .

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Saint Xavier School Restructure
St. Xavier School will restructure beginning July 1st. The school will have a Co-Principals;

• Lori Balderrama, who certified in the State of Kansas as a School Administrator


• Rhonda Millard, as Lead Teacher
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• Roger Morris, who will be the Principal of Technology and Athletics.

Other changes have been made to best utilize the strength of our teachers. We will have more details at a later date.

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LINK OF THE MONTH: www.maritalhealing.com

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.