The Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
The Fourth Sunday of Ordinary Times
February 3rd, 2008
St. Xavier Parish Home Page
The Holy SPirit has gathered us together to listen to holy words that have the power to transform even the hardest of hearts. Today we are called to be poor in spirit, merciful, and bearers of God's peace and justice. As we begin the celebration of this Mass, let us remember that what we do here can never remain here. We must go forth from this place to bring the Good News to a hungry world. And for this we ask God for strength and sustenance.
The prophet Zephaniah calls us to seek the Lord, to see justice, and humility. This call is echoed in the beautiful words of today's Gospel, as Jesus preaches the Beatitudes, the central part of hsi sermon on the mount. The Beautitudes offer us a recipe for living lives of faithful service to God and to others. Let us be attentive to God's saving word and pray that our reward in heaven will be great.
RICE BOWL
In just a few days we will start our LEnten journey; our parish will again be participating in the Operation Rice Bowl program. Operation Rice Bowl is a program that allows us to learn about and help our less fortunate brothers and sisters around the world and here in our community. Through family participation with the ORB calendar we learn about some of the issues that those less fortunate face and what Catholic Relief Services is doing to help. This is a hand up not a hand out program that helps these people become self sufficient. Through our participation we help them and ourselves in four ways
Please pick up a rice bowl and calendar for your family and paricipate in this very worthwhile program.
Thank YOU
Operation Rice Bowl
(The following is an extract from the http://orb.crs.org/ website bulletin inserts.)
In just a few days, your Lenten journey will begin. Catholic Relief Services invites you to make this journey in solidarity with
your global family, and Operation Rice Bowl makes this easy and enriching. It is a journey of prayer, fasting, learning and
giving, all with an international flavor. To be Catholic means to be linked not just to our local communities, but also to our
global community. Last year, the $8 million offered by participants in Operation Rice Bowl made a huge difference to people all around the world. Your participation in Operation Rice Bowl during this Lenten season will challenge you to expand your
own horizons. You will be provoked to alleviate suffering and combat injustice. Together, we can induce tremendous change:
“Blessed are they who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be satisfied.”
Annual SDCCW workshop on February 10th, 2008 will be held in Salina at the Cathedral from 1-5:00 pm.
Knights of Columbus meeting at 7:00 pm. Please bring a snack and celebrate "Fat Tuesday" in preparation for the Lenten Season.
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.
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.
Women's CURSILLO (KER-SEE-O) 14-17 Feb. 2008 in Victoria, KS.
Cursillo is a "short course" or "short experience" in the fundamental teachings of Jesus as live with other Christians. If you want to be renewed in your Catholic faith, this may be what you have been searching for. It is for men and women (separate weekends). You must be at least 21 years old, Catholic, and in good standing (able to receive Holy Communion).
For more information there are brochures on the table in the back of the Church. ContactL: Janet Hahn, 461-5996.
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.
LIVING WATERS MINISTRY
The Living Water Ministry wants to spiritually support those in our parish with a cancer diagnosis. If you know of a parishioner with cancer that would like a card, St. Peregrine prayer card and a "Special Prayers" leaflet, please call Sr. Mary Jo at the parish office 238-2998.
The Link of the Month: Operation Rice Bowl; http://orb.crs.org/.
February 3rd, 2008
St. Xavier Parish Home Page
The Holy SPirit has gathered us together to listen to holy words that have the power to transform even the hardest of hearts. Today we are called to be poor in spirit, merciful, and bearers of God's peace and justice. As we begin the celebration of this Mass, let us remember that what we do here can never remain here. We must go forth from this place to bring the Good News to a hungry world. And for this we ask God for strength and sustenance.
The prophet Zephaniah calls us to seek the Lord, to see justice, and humility. This call is echoed in the beautiful words of today's Gospel, as Jesus preaches the Beatitudes, the central part of hsi sermon on the mount. The Beautitudes offer us a recipe for living lives of faithful service to God and to others. Let us be attentive to God's saving word and pray that our reward in heaven will be great.
RICE BOWL
In just a few days we will start our LEnten journey; our parish will again be participating in the Operation Rice Bowl program. Operation Rice Bowl is a program that allows us to learn about and help our less fortunate brothers and sisters around the world and here in our community. Through family participation with the ORB calendar we learn about some of the issues that those less fortunate face and what Catholic Relief Services is doing to help. This is a hand up not a hand out program that helps these people become self sufficient. Through our participation we help them and ourselves in four ways
- We learn about their issues.
- We pray for the Lord's assistance.
- We give of our treasures.
- We fast to give us a sense of solidary with them.
Please pick up a rice bowl and calendar for your family and paricipate in this very worthwhile program.
Thank YOU
Operation Rice Bowl
(The following is an extract from the http://orb.crs.org/ website bulletin inserts.)
In just a few days, your Lenten journey will begin. Catholic Relief Services invites you to make this journey in solidarity with
your global family, and Operation Rice Bowl makes this easy and enriching. It is a journey of prayer, fasting, learning and
giving, all with an international flavor. To be Catholic means to be linked not just to our local communities, but also to our
global community. Last year, the $8 million offered by participants in Operation Rice Bowl made a huge difference to people all around the world. Your participation in Operation Rice Bowl during this Lenten season will challenge you to expand your
own horizons. You will be provoked to alleviate suffering and combat injustice. Together, we can induce tremendous change:
“Blessed are they who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be satisfied.”
Annual SDCCW workshop on February 10th, 2008 will be held in Salina at the Cathedral from 1-5:00 pm.
Knights of Columbus meeting at 7:00 pm. Please bring a snack and celebrate "Fat Tuesday" in preparation for the Lenten Season.
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.
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.
Women's CURSILLO (KER-SEE-O) 14-17 Feb. 2008 in Victoria, KS.
Cursillo is a "short course" or "short experience" in the fundamental teachings of Jesus as live with other Christians. If you want to be renewed in your Catholic faith, this may be what you have been searching for. It is for men and women (separate weekends). You must be at least 21 years old, Catholic, and in good standing (able to receive Holy Communion).
For more information there are brochures on the table in the back of the Church. ContactL: Janet Hahn, 461-5996.
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.
LIVING WATERS MINISTRY
The Living Water Ministry wants to spiritually support those in our parish with a cancer diagnosis. If you know of a parishioner with cancer that would like a card, St. Peregrine prayer card and a "Special Prayers" leaflet, please call Sr. Mary Jo at the parish office 238-2998.
The Link of the Month: Operation Rice Bowl; http://orb.crs.org/.
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