First Sunday of Lent 08
The First Sunday of Lent
February 10th, 2008
St. Xavier Parish Home Page
Brothers and sisters in Christ, today we are summoned by the Holy Spirit into the desert of Lenten repentance. Like the Lord, we willo be tempted along the way. At this Mass begins, let us ask God to strengthen us to resist the devil's tempations. Let us draw strength from teh promises we made in baptism and put our hope and trust in God alone.
Lent is a journey of repentance marked by the sharing of sacred stories central to our faith. Today we enter the desert with the Lord. In the weeks to come we will climb the mountain of Transfiguration with him. Soon after, we will witness him with the Samaritan woman at the well. Then, as Lent draws toward Easter, we will witness the Lord heal the blind man and stand in wonder as the Lord raises Laarus from the dead. But first, sisters and brothers, we must follow the Lord into the desert of repentance, which our scriptures invite us to do now.
Annual SDCCW Workshop on February 10, 2008 will be held in Salina at the Cathedral from 1-5:00 pm.
Circle News
Circle I will meet February 21 at 8:30 am.
Circle III will meet February 15 at 1:30 pm at the Knights of Columbus Hall.
Circle IV will meet February 14 at 7:00 pm at the Parish Meeting Room in the Rectory.
ATTENTION
Seeking a large older home or building for a Community Project. Circle IV and St. Xavier ladies will be promoting.
Call 238-7340.
Diocesan Choir for Rite of Election
If you would like to sing in the choir for the Rite of Election on February 17th. Please contact Sister Carolyn Juenemann at (785) 823-7221 or musicminister@shcathedral.com. All who want to partipate in the choir must be present by 2:15 pm for the only rehearsal.
RICE BOWL
First Week of Lent - Care for God's Creation
Most of us have clean water whenever we want it. Ciro didn't have this experience. He and his neighbors in rural Guatemala had to carry water for miles to meet their village's needs. With the help of Catholic Relief Services, they were able to construct a water supply system. Disease abated as new sanitation made their village a healthier place to live. God formed Ciro, his neighbors and all of us and infused us with the breath of life. Your involvement in Operation Rice Bowl will help sustain that life, in ways as simple as making clean water accessible. CRS strives to be responsible steward of creation while pursuing sustainable development. Dirty water, deforestation and pollution don't contribute to a healthier future.
Thank You,
Operation Rice Bowl Committee
St. Xavier 22nd Annual Benefit Auction
St. Xavier School is preparing for its 22nd Annual Benefit Auction to be held on Saturday, April 12, 2008. This is our major annual fundraiser event of the year. We are looking for people to volunteer in various jobs such as security, soliciting, food preparation, setup, cleanup, greeting, finance, etc. If you would be interested in helping out or just seeing what goes on, please attend the auction meeting on February 11 at 7:00 pm in the rectory meeting room.
Auction tickets wil be available through the Parish Office at a cost of $30 per person. This price includes food, drinks and the opportunity to bid on a variety of items in both a live and silent auction. We discourage attendance by those under 21 because alcohol is served at this event.
Raffle tickets are available for $5 each or 6 for $25. Raffles will be held for cash drawings that evening for $1000, $500, $200 and $100. You need not be present to win but we hope that you will be able to join in.
If you or your business can support us with a donation, we accept any new items, antiques or services donations in addition to cash donations. Your name or business will be listed in the auction book. Various cash donation categories are set up for this event to include Major Donors ($1000 and above), Gold Donors ($500-999), Silver Donors ($100-499) and Patron ($99 and under). Any amount, no matter how small or large, will be greatly appreciated.
AUCTION PLANNING MEETING will be February 11 at 7 pm in the Rectory. If anyone wants to volunteer this week to fold raffle tickets & letters, please stop by the school office to pick some up or Call Kim Coy at 238-5851.
ST. XAVIER'S ANNUAL ALUMNI BANQUET
The annual Saint Xavier's alumni banquet will be held on May 25th, 2008 at the Geary County Convention Center on East Chestnut Street. If you would like to join the committee please contact Karen Eddy 238-4249, Kathy Robinett 238-2560, Mary Kay Paxton 238-4486, Margaret Deppish 762-2977 or Pat Auld 461-5354.
Diversity Youth Ministry: What Is It All About?
If you or your child is interested in being a part of Diversity, please see the Your Ministry Display Table at the back of church for more information. Hope you'll join us!
Bingo Fund Raiser Projects starts January 28th-March 27th.
Parish Grounds Community Service Project after 11:00 am Mass till 4:00 pm.
All forms for events, registration, and News Letters are found in the back of Church at the Diversity Youth Ministry Table.
The Link of the Month: Operation Rice Bowl; http://orb.crs.org/.
February 10th, 2008
St. Xavier Parish Home Page
Brothers and sisters in Christ, today we are summoned by the Holy Spirit into the desert of Lenten repentance. Like the Lord, we willo be tempted along the way. At this Mass begins, let us ask God to strengthen us to resist the devil's tempations. Let us draw strength from teh promises we made in baptism and put our hope and trust in God alone.
Lent is a journey of repentance marked by the sharing of sacred stories central to our faith. Today we enter the desert with the Lord. In the weeks to come we will climb the mountain of Transfiguration with him. Soon after, we will witness him with the Samaritan woman at the well. Then, as Lent draws toward Easter, we will witness the Lord heal the blind man and stand in wonder as the Lord raises Laarus from the dead. But first, sisters and brothers, we must follow the Lord into the desert of repentance, which our scriptures invite us to do now.
Annual SDCCW Workshop on February 10, 2008 will be held in Salina at the Cathedral from 1-5:00 pm.
Circle News
Circle I will meet February 21 at 8:30 am.
Circle III will meet February 15 at 1:30 pm at the Knights of Columbus Hall.
Circle IV will meet February 14 at 7:00 pm at the Parish Meeting Room in the Rectory.
ATTENTION
Seeking a large older home or building for a Community Project. Circle IV and St. Xavier ladies will be promoting.
Call 238-7340.
Diocesan Choir for Rite of Election
If you would like to sing in the choir for the Rite of Election on February 17th. Please contact Sister Carolyn Juenemann at (785) 823-7221 or musicminister@shcathedral.com. All who want to partipate in the choir must be present by 2:15 pm for the only rehearsal.
First Week of Lent - Care for God's Creation
Most of us have clean water whenever we want it. Ciro didn't have this experience. He and his neighbors in rural Guatemala had to carry water for miles to meet their village's needs. With the help of Catholic Relief Services, they were able to construct a water supply system. Disease abated as new sanitation made their village a healthier place to live. God formed Ciro, his neighbors and all of us and infused us with the breath of life. Your involvement in Operation Rice Bowl will help sustain that life, in ways as simple as making clean water accessible. CRS strives to be responsible steward of creation while pursuing sustainable development. Dirty water, deforestation and pollution don't contribute to a healthier future.
Thank You,
Operation Rice Bowl Committee
St. Xavier 22nd Annual Benefit Auction
St. Xavier School is preparing for its 22nd Annual Benefit Auction to be held on Saturday, April 12, 2008. This is our major annual fundraiser event of the year. We are looking for people to volunteer in various jobs such as security, soliciting, food preparation, setup, cleanup, greeting, finance, etc. If you would be interested in helping out or just seeing what goes on, please attend the auction meeting on February 11 at 7:00 pm in the rectory meeting room.
Auction tickets wil be available through the Parish Office at a cost of $30 per person. This price includes food, drinks and the opportunity to bid on a variety of items in both a live and silent auction. We discourage attendance by those under 21 because alcohol is served at this event.
Raffle tickets are available for $5 each or 6 for $25. Raffles will be held for cash drawings that evening for $1000, $500, $200 and $100. You need not be present to win but we hope that you will be able to join in.
If you or your business can support us with a donation, we accept any new items, antiques or services donations in addition to cash donations. Your name or business will be listed in the auction book. Various cash donation categories are set up for this event to include Major Donors ($1000 and above), Gold Donors ($500-999), Silver Donors ($100-499) and Patron ($99 and under). Any amount, no matter how small or large, will be greatly appreciated.
AUCTION PLANNING MEETING will be February 11 at 7 pm in the Rectory. If anyone wants to volunteer this week to fold raffle tickets & letters, please stop by the school office to pick some up or Call Kim Coy at 238-5851.
ST. XAVIER'S ANNUAL ALUMNI BANQUET
The annual Saint Xavier's alumni banquet will be held on May 25th, 2008 at the Geary County Convention Center on East Chestnut Street. If you would like to join the committee please contact Karen Eddy 238-4249, Kathy Robinett 238-2560, Mary Kay Paxton 238-4486, Margaret Deppish 762-2977 or Pat Auld 461-5354.
Diversity Youth Ministry: What Is It All About?
If you or your child is interested in being a part of Diversity, please see the Your Ministry Display Table at the back of church for more information. Hope you'll join us!
Bingo Fund Raiser Projects starts January 28th-March 27th.
Parish Grounds Community Service Project after 11:00 am Mass till 4:00 pm.
All forms for events, registration, and News Letters are found in the back of Church at the Diversity Youth Ministry Table.
The Link of the Month: Operation Rice Bowl; http://orb.crs.org/.
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