Second Sunday of Lent 08
The Second Sunday of Lent
February 17th, 2008
St. Xavier Parish Home Page
Brothers and sisters, wrapped in the merciful love of God, we have been summoned by the Holy Spirit to this sacred place. During this holy season God wants us to turn away from sin and be faithful followers of the gospel. As this Mass begins, let us pray that we will share in the brightness of God's glory throughout our days.
In baptism, the Lord blesses us and makes of us a great and holy nation. Too often we forget the promises we made in baptism. Lent is our annual sojourn of rememberance. We spend forty days preparing to renew our baptism promises at Easter. Today's Gospel of the Transfiguration gives us a glimpse - early in the Lenten season - of the reason for our hope. We whose sins are washed clean through baptism are given the promise of eternal glory with our Lord. Let today's word open our hearts to this saving message.
CIRCLE NEWS
Circle I will meet February 21 at 8:30 am at St. Xavier School.
Meetings This WEEK
Meetings schedule for this week are
Feb. 20 Finance Council at 5:00 pm
Feb. 20 School Council at 7:00 pm
Feb. 21 Parish Council at 7:00 pm
Please pick up the material in the sacristy to be prepared for the meetings.
We welcome to the Christian Community Elena Marie Montes, child of Gualupe and Brianne. Elana was baptised last weekend. May God's blessing be with the Family.
IN LOVING MEMORY
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 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.
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.
Senior Diversity Session: Feb. 20, 2008, 6:45 pm-8:15 pm
Confirmation Room Building C.
Junior Diversity Session: Feb. 27, 2008 7:00 pm-8:00 pm
Confirmation Room Building C.
In-school Diversity Session: Feb. 29, 2008
The Link of the Month: Operation Rice Bowl; http://orb.crs.org/.
February 17th, 2008
St. Xavier Parish Home Page
Brothers and sisters, wrapped in the merciful love of God, we have been summoned by the Holy Spirit to this sacred place. During this holy season God wants us to turn away from sin and be faithful followers of the gospel. As this Mass begins, let us pray that we will share in the brightness of God's glory throughout our days.
In baptism, the Lord blesses us and makes of us a great and holy nation. Too often we forget the promises we made in baptism. Lent is our annual sojourn of rememberance. We spend forty days preparing to renew our baptism promises at Easter. Today's Gospel of the Transfiguration gives us a glimpse - early in the Lenten season - of the reason for our hope. We whose sins are washed clean through baptism are given the promise of eternal glory with our Lord. Let today's word open our hearts to this saving message.
CIRCLE NEWS
Circle I will meet February 21 at 8:30 am at St. Xavier School.
Meetings This WEEK
Meetings schedule for this week are
Feb. 20 Finance Council at 5:00 pm
Feb. 20 School Council at 7:00 pm
Feb. 21 Parish Council at 7:00 pm
Please pick up the material in the sacristy to be prepared for the meetings.
We welcome to the Christian Community Elena Marie Montes, child of Gualupe and Brianne. Elana was baptised last weekend. May God's blessing be with the Family.
IN LOVING MEMORY
We extend our sympathy and prayers to the family, staff, and students of our Parish School on the death of Rosemary Rapp, the second grade teacher, who died on the 7th. May the loving God welcome her into the heavenly Kingdom.
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 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.
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.
Senior Diversity Session: Feb. 20, 2008, 6:45 pm-8:15 pm
Confirmation Room Building C.
Junior Diversity Session: Feb. 27, 2008 7:00 pm-8:00 pm
Confirmation Room Building C.
In-school Diversity Session: Feb. 29, 2008
The Link of the Month: Operation Rice Bowl; http://orb.crs.org/.
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