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St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church
www.xavierbrunswick.org, 912-265-3249
August 11, 2019
Holy Day of Obligation
August 14 at 7 p.m.
August 15 at 8 a.m., noon and 7 p.m.
Be Prepared!
Twelve years ago a priest for the Diocese of Savannah was eating at a restaurant with his two associate priests. His emergency phone went off; an alarm had been tripped at the church. He told his associates to continue eating, he would take care of it. He went to the church, found that it was a false alarm, fixed the problem and returned to dinner. On his return he missed the entrance to the restaurant and attempted to re-enter the parking lot. As he did so his car was broadsided by a truck, and he was killed instantly. He had just changed assignments and had come to a new city. When he did, he made up new will. He lived by the principle that he should be able to fit all of his earthly goods in a car. In spite of the tragedy, we took comfort in the fact that he lived his life in such a way as to be ready to see the Lord.
The readings today seem more apt for Advent as they speak of the coming of the Lord. Although we are in the middle of ordinary time, the Church is saying to us, “Do not fall asleep! You know not the day nor hour.” We should be like a servant “awaiting the Master’s return from a wedding.”
“Blessed are those servants whom the master finds vigilant.” A person in love is always awake. “You also must be prepared, for at an hour you do not expect, the Son of Man will come.”
Let us pause today to examine our lives:
-What am I doing with my beautiful Catholic Faith?
-What am I doing with the gift of family?
-How am I living my marriage vows?
-How am I using my finances?
-How am I using my time?
-What do I do with my free time?
-What or whom am I too busy for?
We should look forward to the return of our Master! It should not be a cause for fear but for rejoicing! May we order our lives in such a way that we will welcome Je-sus when He comes for us!
“Provide money bags for yourselves that do not wear out, an inexhaustible treasure in heaven that no thief can reach nor moth destroy. For where your treas-ure is, there also will your heart be.”
-Fr. Tim McKeown
Mass Schedule
Saturday
5:00 p.m.
SFX
7:00 p.m.
(on Jekyll)
Sunday (SFX)
8:30 a.m.
11:00 a.m.
6:00 p.m. in Spanish
Weekday Masses
See page 6
Reconcilia-
tion: Church
Saturdays
4:00 - 4:30 p.m.
Sunday
7:45 - 8:15 a.m.
(Or by appoint-ment)
St. Joseph Chapel
(Please go to the main office for code)
Monday - Friday
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
St Joseph Chap-
el
First Friday
Adoration
2:00 - 7:00 p.m.
The SFX Community extends their prayers and condolences to the family of Jackie Governo, mother of Susan Boyd. May she rest in the peace of Christ.
August 15 Holy Day of Obligation
The Assumption
Wed 14th the 7:00 pm Mass will
be Assumption vigil.
Thurs 15
-8:00 School Mass
-Noon Mass
-7:00 pm Bi-lingual
Deacon Robert will complete his pastoral year with us on
Sunday August 18. In September he will return to Rome
for his final year of seminary. We will hold receptions for
him after the 8:30 and 11:00 masses on Aug 18. If you
would like to give him a gift you may do so at that time or
contribute to a parish gift. Please make checks out to SFX
and memo them “Deacon Robert” and we will present it
to him on August 18. Thank you.
A Parishioner has graciously donated an extensive dollhouse with
various decorations for the entire year. We will sell raffle tickets for it
this Sunday and the Assumption with the intent of purchasing a new
baptismal font for the church. Tickets are $5 each and will be avail-
able in the Narthex. The dollhouse is on display in the Narthex.
Coffee & Donuts
Sunday in the Narthex after 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m.
Masses.
Collections for:
August 3 & 4
$ 10,944.95
Friday August Schedule
August 16 Noon Mass
August 23 School Mass 8:00 a.m.
August 30 School Mass 8:00 a.m.
“GOT LIFE QUESTIONS? RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION
(R.C.I.A.) MIGHT JUST BE FOR YOU!”
RCIA is for someone who:
* Is interested in becoming Catholic
* Was never baptized
* Was baptized in another Christian denomination
* Was baptized Catholic but never received First Eucharist or
Confirmation
Perhaps you desire to satisfy a doubt. Maybe you would like to explore
the wisdom of Jesus. It could be you're interested in the spirituality of
the Catholic Community? Or possibly you've heard Pope Francis speak
of selflessly giving of oneself in service to the poor. Whatever your
quest, you are welcome to Journey with others who gather in a
comfortable group setting. Come see what we are all about. No
pressure is brought to bear.
If you have questions or want to begin the RCIA journey, please contact
Deacon Larry Guyer, Director of Religious Education at 912-265-3249
ext. 14.
ATTENTION TEEN RCIA:
Beginning Sunday, August 18, teens needing sacraments of
Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist will meet in the school
Sunday Mornings, 09:20 - 11:00.
L U N C H &
L E C T I O N A R Y
Brown bag your lunch and
join us for this event. Drinks
will be provided.
When: Thursdays, beginning
August 22
Where: Narthex
Time: Noon to 1 pm
Explore the upcoming Sunday
read, discuss and share
insights and experiences.
Materials will be provided.
We are looking to
expand our team.
What we do?
Meal planning,
food preparation,
inventory of supplies needed,
setting up food tables,
decorating, providing the
right ambiance for parish
events and celebrations. If
you have a knack for hosting
social events come and join
our team. Contact Marisol for
details. 264-6805 extension
12.
Y.A.M.-Young Adult Ministry
Aims to bring together young adults 21 to 42 in a casual social
setting who wish to celebrate and grow their Catholic faith; fel-
lowship with others, explore Catholic traditions and discover
gospel values in an ever changing community.
Let’s talk and plan together. Tuesday, August 20, 6 pm in Xavi-
er Hall in St. Anne’s room. RSVP to 912-264-6805 ext. 12 or
text Y.A.M to 912-506-4037.
NOW ENROLLING PS3 – GRADE 8
St. Francis Xavier Catholic School
1121 Union Street, Brunswick, GA 31520
(912) 265-9470 SFXCS.ORG
A secure sense of discipline, respect and responsibility
Academic excellence
Fine arts
Strong sports program, including volleyball, tennis, basketball, soccer and cheerleading
Extended day program
Tutoring services
Scholarships
Transportation from St. Simons Island available
Please call the office to schedule a tour.
Summer hours are Tuesdays and Thursdays 9 to 1.
PARISH SCHOOL OF RELIGION (PSR): We are nearing the
beginning of a new catechetical year. CLASSES BEGIN AUG.
18TH.
REGISTRATIONS AUG. 10TH & 11TH, AFTER THE MASSES.
Take a registration form from the back table, fill it out, and bring it
to the Church Office or bring it back next week.
WE ARE IN NEED OF SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS. You need not
be a theologian, just someone practicing the Faith and willing to
share that Faith. The work is rewarding, the children great. Come
join us in spreading the Good News of Jesus to our young people.
PSR meets on Sunday mornings during the academic school
year, 9:30 - 10:40am, for children Pre-K - 8th Grade. Call Deacon
Larry-DRE-265-3249, X14.
SFX School will resume a
new school year on Mon-
day August 12.
All apple tree donations
must be turned in by Au-
gust 11th. Thank you for
helping!
Calling all parents
of teens 9th to 12th
grade. Join us on
Monday, August
26, 6 – 8 pm for a
meet and greet in Xavier
hall. Let’s plan our social,
spiritual and service pro-
jects for the year. Then, let’s
fund raise to make them
happen. Youth ministry;
where faith and fun meet.
SHARE THE LOVE AND YOU COULD WIN A BRAND NEW CAR!
Support St. Francis Xavier Catholic School by participating in the
Friends of the Foundation Program. Purchase a $20 raffle ticket for
your chance to win a brand new Buick Encore! 100% of your pur-
chase plus an additional contribution from the Davis Love Founda-
tion will be made to St. Francis Xavier Catholic
School!
Make checks payable to Davis Love
Foundation.
Mass Intentions
Saturday, August 10
5:00 p.m. t Jack & Jeanne O’Donnell
7 p.m. t John C. Sumner (Bubba)
(At Jekyll United Methodist Church)
Sunday, August 11
8:30 a.m. Knights of Columbus
11 a.m. t Flora Sarigumba
6 p.m. t Johnny Montes
Monday, August 12
Noon t James Powell & Attilio Tozzi
Tuesday, August 13
7 a.m. t Maria & Frank Zagami (Anniv.)
Wednesday, August 14
7 a.m. Our Parish Family
7 p.m. t John Cashion
Thursday, August 15
8 a.m. SFX Students and Staff
Noon t Elaine Knight
7 p.m. t Thomas Christ
Friday, August 16
noon t Jackie Governo
Saturday, August 17
5:00 p.m. t Billy Farrar, Sr.
7 p.m. t Rudy Zocchi
(At Jekyll United Methodist Church)
Sunday, August 18
8:30 a.m. t Carolyn Nugent
11 a.m. t Mary, Effie & Preston Blanchard
6 p.m. Our Parish Family
August 11, 2019
Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Mass Intention Request: Having a Mass offered for a
loved one, living or deceased, is a wonderful expres-
sion of caring, compassion and thoughtfulness. The
usual donation for a Mass offering is $10. Please stop
by or call the parish office and someone will gladly
assist you with your request 912-265-3249 ext. 0
Timothy Tindall, Jack & Jan Mistisshen, Jerry Ehlman,
Joyce McPhee, Carol Papia, Michael L. & Michael S.
Mleko, Ric Carr, Shirley Reilly, Hazel Woody, Betty
Blouin, Lidia Gorman, Martha Burroughs, Georgia
Burgess-Erwin, Jackie Maassen, Linda Forsyth, Dan
Hickey, Jim & Susan Layman, Manuel & Derek Canas,
Glenn Cornwell, Yvonne Lott, Tedi LaMere, Todd
Donovan, Helen Berry, Emory Young, Clay Dial, David
Higbee, Dianne Jackson, Wanda Hand, Sr Andrea
Curran, Sr Kathleen McMenamin, Bro Robert
Sokolowski, Helen Berry, Emory Young, Patricia Clark,
Janice Guyer, Norma Ireland, Joan Schwartz, Mary
Chapman, Dusty Sloan, Ruthie Aspinwall, Denny Silva,
Katherine Haven, Bebe Browning, Alexandra Bergman,
Eric Meiring, Helen Drawdy, Peter Mistisshen, Sandi
Wadsworth, Marion Schmidt, Carl Alexander, Peter &
Mary Homitz, Gerald Homans, Mike Force, Dorothy
Pepich, Kyle Kirby, Pat Huff, David Zachry, Ann Brown,
Bonnie Fales, Phyllis Johns, Michael Westberry, Helen
Ladensack, Roy Rose, Wendy Pruitt, Cynthia Robinson,
Merlene Burgess, Jim Holland, Manuel Rocha, Evelyn
Potts, Janice Murrell, Gerard Kilroy, Henrique Cas-
tanheira, Mary Whitney, Nathan Lockwood, Helen
Seaman, Marcus Seaman, Robert Chagnon, Joe Kirby,
Vicky Lynn Mleko, Dianna Rutledge, Special Intentions
PRAYER LIST
Prayer List will be updated on September 2. Please email or call the office the week of
the 26th to keep names on the list.
Parish Activity Contacts
Adult Bible Study, Joe & Linda Kirby…………….267-9359
Altar and Environmental Care, Diane Lott……….223-1261
Bereavement, Ann Buebel………………………..265-3249
CCW, Marisol Soler ………………………264-6805 ext. 12
Culture of Life, Rose Lodise…………….………...264-4121
Greeters, Ginger Dorcas…………..……………....275-8492
Knights of Columbus, Bill Schuster……………….266-6779
Religious Ed., Larry Guyer …………..…265-3249 ext. 14
St. Monica Society, Peggie Cash………….…....264-5458
St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store…………..….…....262-6027
SFX School/Dr. Mermann …...……….…….912-265-9470
Parish Council, Alan Borst: [email protected]
Most Rev. Gregory John Hartmayer, OFM
Conv. Bishop of Savannah
Church Office
405 Howe St.,
Brunswick, GA 31520
912-265-3249
Ann (Office Manager) ext.0
Fr. Tim ext. 11
Fr. Chris ext. 12
Deacon Larry ext. 14
Deacon Robert ext. 15
CFC Building
912-264-6805
Juan ext. 11
Marisol ext. 12
Maggie (Finance) ext. 10