Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
August 5th, 2007
St. Xavier Parish Home Page
Brothers and sisters, today God gathers us together and speaks a word not easy to hear. A culture that values the amassing of material possessions above all else is unlikely to take kindly to today's word of God. We often are deluded into thinking that the more we have the happier we will be. Deep down we know this is simply not true. Let us be open and vulnerable to the challenges today's Mass issues for each of us and for this community of faith.
The message of today's scripture readings is quite simple: keep your eyes fixed on Christ Jesus rather than on the possessions of this world. Let us allow this challenging word of God to penetrate and change our hearts. For this kind of change, we rely on the power of the Holy Spirit who is present in this holy place.
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.
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.
ST. XAVIER GOLF CLASSIC
It is time once again for the annual St. Xavier Golf Classic. This event is in support of the St. Xavier Schools. The tournament will begin on Sunday August 19th at 8:00 am. Registration will begin at 7:00 am. We invite you to come spend the day with us playing golf at the lovely Rolling Meadows Golf Course. You will also be supporting a choice for parents to send their children to a Catholic School for a religious education.
May God bless each of you and we hope to see you on the 19th.
The St. Xavier School Activities Committee is selling advertisment, Super, Patron and Memorial boosters to go into the Junior High/Senior High home game programs for the up coming school year. Order forms are available at each of the Church's doors. Your support will help to defray the costs of our student's extra curricular activities. The deadline to turning the forms is August 17th. Forms may be turned in at the school office or call Delores Vollenweider at 238-1133, Chris Robison at 238-6805, or Julie Booth at 762-3797.
Religious Education
Registration will be held on August 11-12 and August 18-19 after Masses in the RCIA room, Building C. This program is for the children in Preschool (4 year olds) through 9th grade who do not attend St. Xavier School. Also, if your child has not been confirmed in the 9th grade and wishes to receive this sacrament, we will arrange special sessions for them.
We are looking for someone who would be willing to team teach in First Grade. There is an experienced teacher who will be responsible for organizing the classes, but who would like to work with another adult. This is a chance for someone who would like to help in this very important church ministry.
Teacher's assistants are still needed. Those teenagers who have been confirmed are welcome as well as adults.
Teen Mass and Picnic by the Lake
Sponsored by St. Francis Xavier Parish, Immaculate Conception (Solomon), and St. Michael's Parish (Chapman).
WHO: All youth in grades 7-12 and their parents. Bring a friend if you like. You do not have to be Catholic!
WHEN: Sunday, August 26, 2007, 1-6 pm.
WHERE: Milford Lake Outlook Park, Shelter # 11. Strip maps are available on the back of flyers , located at the entrances of the church.
THINGS TO DO: A beach for swimming (there is a $1.00 fee), Fishing (you will need a licence), River Walk Trail, Volley Ball, Horseshoes, and any games or activities you might want to bring along.
MASS BEGINS AT 3 PM
The Celebrant is Father Jerett Konrade. (This Mass counts as your Sunday Obligation.) Picnic food will be available following Mass. Please bring a lawn chair or blanket to sit on during Mass.
There is a $2.00 charge. RSVP and pay this charge to the Parish Office by August 19th. In case of inclement weather, the event will be moved to St. Michael Parish Center at 210 East Sixth St. in Chapman, KS.
LINK OF THE MONTH: Catholic Information Service; http://www.kofc.org/un/eb/en/publications/cis/index.html.
August 5th, 2007
St. Xavier Parish Home Page
Brothers and sisters, today God gathers us together and speaks a word not easy to hear. A culture that values the amassing of material possessions above all else is unlikely to take kindly to today's word of God. We often are deluded into thinking that the more we have the happier we will be. Deep down we know this is simply not true. Let us be open and vulnerable to the challenges today's Mass issues for each of us and for this community of faith.
The message of today's scripture readings is quite simple: keep your eyes fixed on Christ Jesus rather than on the possessions of this world. Let us allow this challenging word of God to penetrate and change our hearts. For this kind of change, we rely on the power of the Holy Spirit who is present in this holy place.
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.
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.
ST. XAVIER GOLF CLASSIC
It is time once again for the annual St. Xavier Golf Classic. This event is in support of the St. Xavier Schools. The tournament will begin on Sunday August 19th at 8:00 am. Registration will begin at 7:00 am. We invite you to come spend the day with us playing golf at the lovely Rolling Meadows Golf Course. You will also be supporting a choice for parents to send their children to a Catholic School for a religious education.
May God bless each of you and we hope to see you on the 19th.
The St. Xavier School Activities Committee is selling advertisment, Super, Patron and Memorial boosters to go into the Junior High/Senior High home game programs for the up coming school year. Order forms are available at each of the Church's doors. Your support will help to defray the costs of our student's extra curricular activities. The deadline to turning the forms is August 17th. Forms may be turned in at the school office or call Delores Vollenweider at 238-1133, Chris Robison at 238-6805, or Julie Booth at 762-3797.
Religious Education
Registration will be held on August 11-12 and August 18-19 after Masses in the RCIA room, Building C. This program is for the children in Preschool (4 year olds) through 9th grade who do not attend St. Xavier School. Also, if your child has not been confirmed in the 9th grade and wishes to receive this sacrament, we will arrange special sessions for them.
We are looking for someone who would be willing to team teach in First Grade. There is an experienced teacher who will be responsible for organizing the classes, but who would like to work with another adult. This is a chance for someone who would like to help in this very important church ministry.
Teacher's assistants are still needed. Those teenagers who have been confirmed are welcome as well as adults.
Teen Mass and Picnic by the Lake
Sponsored by St. Francis Xavier Parish, Immaculate Conception (Solomon), and St. Michael's Parish (Chapman).
WHO: All youth in grades 7-12 and their parents. Bring a friend if you like. You do not have to be Catholic!
WHEN: Sunday, August 26, 2007, 1-6 pm.
WHERE: Milford Lake Outlook Park, Shelter # 11. Strip maps are available on the back of flyers , located at the entrances of the church.
THINGS TO DO: A beach for swimming (there is a $1.00 fee), Fishing (you will need a licence), River Walk Trail, Volley Ball, Horseshoes, and any games or activities you might want to bring along.
MASS BEGINS AT 3 PM
The Celebrant is Father Jerett Konrade. (This Mass counts as your Sunday Obligation.) Picnic food will be available following Mass. Please bring a lawn chair or blanket to sit on during Mass.
There is a $2.00 charge. RSVP and pay this charge to the Parish Office by August 19th. In case of inclement weather, the event will be moved to St. Michael Parish Center at 210 East Sixth St. in Chapman, KS.
LINK OF THE MONTH: Catholic Information Service; http://www.kofc.org/un/eb/en/publications/cis/index.html.
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