Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
Twenty-Third Sunday of Ordinary Time
September 7th, 2008
St. Xavier Parish Home Page
Sisters and brothers in Christ, the Holy Spirir gathers us together so that we might open our ears to hear the voice of God. We sing joyfully to the Lord, who is the rock of our salvation. Today we are summoned to love our neighbor. In this celebration of the Mass we are nourished by word and sacrament so that we may be strengthened to respond to that commandment to love one another. The Lord Jesus is the source of that love. Let us raise a song of joy to his great name.
Brothers and sisters in Christ, we open our ears now to listen to God's word. Let any hearts dulled by complacency awaken to the power of theat word. Saint Paul reminds us of the great commandment in today's second reading: "You shall love your neighbor as yourself." Let this place resound with that love as the living word is proclaimed in our midst.
Mighty Big Thanks
The St. Xavier cookbook recipes have been sent out for publications, and should be back by the first part of December for sale! Our parish has risen to our needs and pulled out all their family secret recipes. A total of 447 top notch recipes were submitted. Thank you so much.
A special thank you to our proof-readers and support group; Elaine Becker, Carolyn Cook, Charlotte Crelk, Sharon Griffin, Jackie Hecker, Pat Kramer, Josephine Pago, and Pat Wild.
Barbara Meseke
BIBLE STUDY
Bible Study will be held for confirmed high school, college students and adults. The focus will be on the Old Testament from Genesis up to Jesus' birth.
Classes will begin Sunday, September 7th, 9:30 am - 10:30 am and will meet weekly. No cost and no homeword. Teacher will be Deb Breidenstein. For more information call 762-7852.
Circle IV Meeting September 11, 7:00 pm. Downstairs Parish Meeting Room. Members and guest are invited to hear Tony Ballard, Opera House Director. The following meetings will be the second Thursday of each month.
2008 Senior Fair
What: Senior Fair
When: Tuesday, September 23
Where: Salina Bicentennial Center
Speaker * Silent Auction * Exhibits * Honorees * Fun!
All this and lunch for just $14
Register by contacting: North Central Flint Hills Area Agency on Aging, Inc.
401 Houston Street,
Manhattan, KS 66502
or call 1-800-434-2703
CURSILLO
Women's Cursillo #8 is scheduled for Sept. 11-14 in Victoria, KS.
(Ker-see-O) Cursillo is a "short course" or "short experience" in the fundamental teaching of Jesus as lived with other Christians. If you want to be renewed in your Catholic faith, this may be what you ahve been searching for. You must be at least 21 years old and Catholic. For more information contact Janet Hahn, 461-5996.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION REGISTRATION
If your child does not attend school at St. Xavier, he/she should attend religious education classes on Wednesday evenings that begin September 10th at 7pm.
Parents and children should come to the church for the first session. Registration for those not previously registered will be after the classes.
Fees: $45 for one child; $60 for two or more.
To receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation and First Communion, a child must attend classes in the first and second grades.
Confirmation preparation is also a two year program that requires attendance at Pre-Confirmation and Sacramental classes.
If you haven't registered yet, please call Kurt or Sandy at 210-5006 or 210-7713.
RCIA
Who attends RCIA? Those who are interested in learning about the Catholic faith, those wanting to join the Church, those who have been baptized and desire to be confirmed and those who want to renew their faith.
Session start Sunday, September 7, at 6 pm in Building C.
If you have questions, please call 210-5006 or 210-7713 or email kurtandsandy@embarqmail.com
DIVIRSITY YOUTH MINISTRY
Sept. 10, 7-8pm Parent Orientation, Meet in the church
Sept. 17, 6:30-7:30 pm DTL Meeting Bldg C, 3rd Floor
Sept. 24, 6:30-8:00 pm Diversity Evening Session, Bldg C
Sept. 25, 9:20-10:50 am Diversity In-School Session
Sept. 27, 2:00-3:30 pm Nursing Home Visit/Youth Social At Valley View Nursing Home. Meet for 5:15 pm Mass, Social afterwards.
9-11 REMEMBERED
Thursday (9-11) was and is a tragic day for many of us especially Americans. We remember and reflect on the bombings of the Twin Towers, the Pentagon and the field in Pennsylvania. We know life goes on but not as "normal living" but with caution and thanksgiving for all those who responded in so many ways, not just on 9-11 but everyday where others reach out to help others. (Firefighters-EMT-Medical personnel-Police-military and concerned citizens.)
Gathering together as Christians we lift our prayer to our Creator for help in time of NEED. We unite in thanksgiving for those dedicated servants who are there when we need them.
Two Masses will be celebrated on Thursday, a special school Mass at 7:50 am and an evening Mass at 6:60 pm. Please join us inreflection and remembering that through it all God is with us. May He welcome to Eternal Life those who have died and may He strengthen those survivors.
"Christian Unity," An INTERFAITH Religion Special
Christian Unity, An Interfaith Religion Special, will be broadcast Sunday, September 21 on the CBS Television Network. Check your local station for exact time.
Over the centuries Christians have split into many groups, not always on friendly terms. Christian Unity is an ongoing attempt to bring Roman Catholics, Protestants, Evangelicals, Eastern and Oriental Orthodox into further dialogue and co-operation. This year The Annual Week of Prayer for Christian Unity celebrates its 100th anniversary in this country.
The Graymoor Spiritual Center, in Garrison, N.Y. is a Roman Catholic Community that is home to the Franciscan Friars and Sisters of the Atonement and where Christian unity is encouraged year-round.
The special will explore Louisville, Ky., a southern Bible-belt community where ecumenical spirit thrives. CHRISTIAN UNITY reveals the wishes of many that the one Christian faith be fully united once again.
September 7th, 2008
St. Xavier Parish Home Page
Sisters and brothers in Christ, the Holy Spirir gathers us together so that we might open our ears to hear the voice of God. We sing joyfully to the Lord, who is the rock of our salvation. Today we are summoned to love our neighbor. In this celebration of the Mass we are nourished by word and sacrament so that we may be strengthened to respond to that commandment to love one another. The Lord Jesus is the source of that love. Let us raise a song of joy to his great name.
Brothers and sisters in Christ, we open our ears now to listen to God's word. Let any hearts dulled by complacency awaken to the power of theat word. Saint Paul reminds us of the great commandment in today's second reading: "You shall love your neighbor as yourself." Let this place resound with that love as the living word is proclaimed in our midst.
Mighty Big Thanks
The St. Xavier cookbook recipes have been sent out for publications, and should be back by the first part of December for sale! Our parish has risen to our needs and pulled out all their family secret recipes. A total of 447 top notch recipes were submitted. Thank you so much.
A special thank you to our proof-readers and support group; Elaine Becker, Carolyn Cook, Charlotte Crelk, Sharon Griffin, Jackie Hecker, Pat Kramer, Josephine Pago, and Pat Wild.
Barbara Meseke
BIBLE STUDY
Bible Study will be held for confirmed high school, college students and adults. The focus will be on the Old Testament from Genesis up to Jesus' birth.
Classes will begin Sunday, September 7th, 9:30 am - 10:30 am and will meet weekly. No cost and no homeword. Teacher will be Deb Breidenstein. For more information call 762-7852.
Circle IV Meeting September 11, 7:00 pm. Downstairs Parish Meeting Room. Members and guest are invited to hear Tony Ballard, Opera House Director. The following meetings will be the second Thursday of each month.
What: Senior Fair
When: Tuesday, September 23
Where: Salina Bicentennial Center
Speaker * Silent Auction * Exhibits * Honorees * Fun!
All this and lunch for just $14
Register by contacting: North Central Flint Hills Area Agency on Aging, Inc.
401 Houston Street,
Manhattan, KS 66502
or call 1-800-434-2703
CURSILLO
Women's Cursillo #8 is scheduled for Sept. 11-14 in Victoria, KS.
(Ker-see-O) Cursillo is a "short course" or "short experience" in the fundamental teaching of Jesus as lived with other Christians. If you want to be renewed in your Catholic faith, this may be what you ahve been searching for. You must be at least 21 years old and Catholic. For more information contact Janet Hahn, 461-5996.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION REGISTRATION
If your child does not attend school at St. Xavier, he/she should attend religious education classes on Wednesday evenings that begin September 10th at 7pm.
Parents and children should come to the church for the first session. Registration for those not previously registered will be after the classes.
Fees: $45 for one child; $60 for two or more.
To receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation and First Communion, a child must attend classes in the first and second grades.
Confirmation preparation is also a two year program that requires attendance at Pre-Confirmation and Sacramental classes.
If you haven't registered yet, please call Kurt or Sandy at 210-5006 or 210-7713.
RCIA
Who attends RCIA? Those who are interested in learning about the Catholic faith, those wanting to join the Church, those who have been baptized and desire to be confirmed and those who want to renew their faith.
Session start Sunday, September 7, at 6 pm in Building C.
If you have questions, please call 210-5006 or 210-7713 or email kurtandsandy@embarqmail.com
DIVIRSITY YOUTH MINISTRY
Sept. 10, 7-8pm Parent Orientation, Meet in the church
Sept. 17, 6:30-7:30 pm DTL Meeting Bldg C, 3rd Floor
Sept. 24, 6:30-8:00 pm Diversity Evening Session, Bldg C
Sept. 25, 9:20-10:50 am Diversity In-School Session
Sept. 27, 2:00-3:30 pm Nursing Home Visit/Youth Social At Valley View Nursing Home. Meet for 5:15 pm Mass, Social afterwards.
9-11 REMEMBERED
Thursday (9-11) was and is a tragic day for many of us especially Americans. We remember and reflect on the bombings of the Twin Towers, the Pentagon and the field in Pennsylvania. We know life goes on but not as "normal living" but with caution and thanksgiving for all those who responded in so many ways, not just on 9-11 but everyday where others reach out to help others. (Firefighters-EMT-Medical personnel-Police-military and concerned citizens.)
Gathering together as Christians we lift our prayer to our Creator for help in time of NEED. We unite in thanksgiving for those dedicated servants who are there when we need them.
Two Masses will be celebrated on Thursday, a special school Mass at 7:50 am and an evening Mass at 6:60 pm. Please join us inreflection and remembering that through it all God is with us. May He welcome to Eternal Life those who have died and may He strengthen those survivors.
"Christian Unity," An INTERFAITH Religion Special
Christian Unity, An Interfaith Religion Special, will be broadcast Sunday, September 21 on the CBS Television Network. Check your local station for exact time.
Over the centuries Christians have split into many groups, not always on friendly terms. Christian Unity is an ongoing attempt to bring Roman Catholics, Protestants, Evangelicals, Eastern and Oriental Orthodox into further dialogue and co-operation. This year The Annual Week of Prayer for Christian Unity celebrates its 100th anniversary in this country.
The Graymoor Spiritual Center, in Garrison, N.Y. is a Roman Catholic Community that is home to the Franciscan Friars and Sisters of the Atonement and where Christian unity is encouraged year-round.
The special will explore Louisville, Ky., a southern Bible-belt community where ecumenical spirit thrives. CHRISTIAN UNITY reveals the wishes of many that the one Christian faith be fully united once again.
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