First Sunday of Advent
First Sunday of Advent
December 2nd, 2007
St. Xavier Parish Home Page
Sisters and brothers in Christ, the Holy Spirit gathers us together in this holy place to begin a new liturgical year of grace and peace. We open our minds and hearts to the transforming power of God's love. During Advent we acknowledge the presence of Christ in our hearts, our families, our parish, and our world. With praise and thanksgiving we enter this holy seaon.
The rich feast of Advent scriptures is spread before us today as we hear the prophetic word of Isaiah. His vision of God's kingdom challenges us to work for peace and justice. In a time when war grips too many areas of our world, let us allow these words to prompt us to be real peacemakers in our homes, our places of work, and in our neighborhoods. As the sacred word of God is proclaimed, let us be alert, awaiting the presence of Christ.
We welcome Father Jarett Konrade to our parish this weekend, who celebrated Masses. Please include him in your prayers of thanksgiving.
December 8th is the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, a Holy Day of Obligation. Masses will be celebrated Friday at 6:30 pm and Saturday morning at 8:00 and 9:30 am. Please make every effort to attend. Volunteers will be needed at all Masses. Please step forward.
We welcome to the Christian Community Tristin Lee Ortiz, child of Daniel & Rebecca. Also, Abigail Aliyah Fortanez, child of Robert & Alicia. These children were baptized last weekend. May God's love and blessings be with them.
A Nursing Home Christmas: It's that time of year for the Nursing Home Christmas Tree! The tree is located in the foyer of the church. The tags on the tree have items the residents want most for Christmas. Please take a tag from the tree, purchase and wrap the gifts, return the gifts (along with the tags) to the tree by December 19th for timely delivery to the nursing homes. For more information, please contact Kurt Leistner 210-5006 or Sue Todd. This is a community service project ofo the Parish Pre-Confirmation Religious Education class.
St. Xavier's Ladies Circle Meetings December 6 - Circle IV, 6:00 pm at Ellan Westerhaus'
December 7 - Circle I, 11:30 am Luncheon at the Country Club
December 14 - Circle III, 11:30 am at 304 W. Ash - RSVP 238-5782
Religious Education
Classes will be held on December 5, 12, and 19. No class will be held on December 26.
Classes and Sharing of Catholic Faith (RCIA)
Our inquiry sessions have just begun, but we are still waiting for YOU!
Come join us at Bldg C on Sundays at 6:00 pm.
If you have questions, please call Sister Mary Jo at 238-3429 or Sandy Leistner at 210-5006 / 210-7713
Topics for December
Dec. 2nd, Introduction to the Sacraments
Dec. 9th, Baptism
Living Water Meeting following the 6:30 pm Mass on Friday December 7th.
Link of the Month: Celebrating Advent/Christmas from American Catholic Online http://www.americancatholic.org/Features/Advent/default.asp
December 2nd, 2007
St. Xavier Parish Home Page
Sisters and brothers in Christ, the Holy Spirit gathers us together in this holy place to begin a new liturgical year of grace and peace. We open our minds and hearts to the transforming power of God's love. During Advent we acknowledge the presence of Christ in our hearts, our families, our parish, and our world. With praise and thanksgiving we enter this holy seaon.
The rich feast of Advent scriptures is spread before us today as we hear the prophetic word of Isaiah. His vision of God's kingdom challenges us to work for peace and justice. In a time when war grips too many areas of our world, let us allow these words to prompt us to be real peacemakers in our homes, our places of work, and in our neighborhoods. As the sacred word of God is proclaimed, let us be alert, awaiting the presence of Christ.
We welcome Father Jarett Konrade to our parish this weekend, who celebrated Masses. Please include him in your prayers of thanksgiving.
December 8th is the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, a Holy Day of Obligation. Masses will be celebrated Friday at 6:30 pm and Saturday morning at 8:00 and 9:30 am. Please make every effort to attend. Volunteers will be needed at all Masses. Please step forward.
We welcome to the Christian Community Tristin Lee Ortiz, child of Daniel & Rebecca. Also, Abigail Aliyah Fortanez, child of Robert & Alicia. These children were baptized last weekend. May God's love and blessings be with them.
A Nursing Home Christmas: It's that time of year for the Nursing Home Christmas Tree! The tree is located in the foyer of the church. The tags on the tree have items the residents want most for Christmas. Please take a tag from the tree, purchase and wrap the gifts, return the gifts (along with the tags) to the tree by December 19th for timely delivery to the nursing homes. For more information, please contact Kurt Leistner 210-5006 or Sue Todd. This is a community service project ofo the Parish Pre-Confirmation Religious Education class.
December 7 - Circle I, 11:30 am Luncheon at the Country Club
December 14 - Circle III, 11:30 am at 304 W. Ash - RSVP 238-5782
St. Xavier School News
December 3rd - Prairie Land Food Orders Due
December 12th - 7:00 pm Band Concert.
The 5th, 6th and 7th through 12th grade band concert will be held in the school gym. A reception sponsored by the PTO will be held in the Assembly Room following the concert.
December 19th, 7:00 pm Music Program
The K through 4th grades music programs will be held in the church. The program will last about one hour and a reception will be held in the Assembly Room following the program.
December 21st, Baby Shower for Jesus
St. Xavier students will once again participate in a shower for Baby Jesus on Dec. 21. Students will offer wrapped baby gifts at Mass. The gifts will be taken to the school cafeteria where they will be opened and distributed to Birth line later that day. PTO will provide donuts for the shower.
Classes will be held on December 5, 12, and 19. No class will be held on December 26.
Classes and Sharing of Catholic Faith (RCIA)
Our inquiry sessions have just begun, but we are still waiting for YOU!
Come join us at Bldg C on Sundays at 6:00 pm.
If you have questions, please call Sister Mary Jo at 238-3429 or Sandy Leistner at 210-5006 / 210-7713
Topics for December
Dec. 2nd, Introduction to the Sacraments
Dec. 9th, Baptism
Living Water Meeting following the 6:30 pm Mass on Friday December 7th.
Link of the Month: Celebrating Advent/Christmas from American Catholic Online http://www.americancatholic.org/Features/Advent/default.asp
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