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MAILING ADDRESS– PARISH CENTER OFFICE 444 Metairie Rd. ~ Metairie, LA 70005
CLERGY Pastor: Rev. Msgr. Andrew C. Taormina Deacons: Mr. Arthur G. Kingsmill Robert D. Normand, M.D. Mr. Kevin J. Darrah
RESIDENCE 105 Vincent Ave. ~ Metairie, LA 70005
Secretary: Barbara Kirn Metairie, LA 70005 Business Manager: 504-834-0340 Steve Vaccaro Fax 504-837-8735 Jack Siciliano, Assistant
Parish Center Office Hours Monday thru Friday: 8:30 A.M. to 4:30 P.M.
SCHOOL Principal: Barbara Martin 215 Betz Place Asst. Principal: Jack Glover Metairie, LA 70005 Secretary: Liz Perrin 504-833-1471 Admin. Asst.: Cheryl Toujouse Fax 504-833-1498 RELIGIOUS ED. OFFICE Director: Claudia Todaro 504-834-0348 YOUTH MINISTERS Sr. CYO (8-12 gds.) Tammy Yrle 504-484-7019 MUSIC AND LITURGY Choir Director: Bart Folse 504-834-0340 Music Coordinator: Alyce Coincon 225-936-5794 SHARING PROGRAM-Carol Pritchard 504-835-6809 CAPITAL CAMPAIGN–Paul Laiche 504-834-0340 ADORATION CHAPEL-Dottie Watson 504-339-4298
MASS SCHEDULE Saturday Vigil: 4:00 P.M. Sunday: 8:00, 10:00 A.M., 12 noon Holy Days: Vigil: : 4:00 P.M. Feast: 6:30, 8:00, 9:45 (School) & 7:00 P.M. Weekdays: 6:30 & 8:00 A.M. MondayMondayMonday-Friday; Saturday 8:00 A.M. Eucharistic Adoration Chapel: Open 24 hours daily.
Confessions: Saturday 5:00 - 6:00 P.M. or by appointment.
Baptism: Contact Parish Center 1 month prior to due date. Seminar 7:30 P.M. - Second Monday of the month.
Wedding: Contact parish clergy at least 6 months in advance. Coordinator: Linda Jones 504-421-7946 (Cell).
Sunday, April 24, 2016 Fifth Sunday of Easter
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“LOVE ONE ANOTHER AS I HAVE LOVED YOU”
Fifth Sunday of Easter
April 24, 2016
How can we love one another as Christ has loved us? Jesus poured out his Holy Spirit on his disciples at Pentecost and he pours out his Spirit today on all who believe in him. This is the power that overcomes the world—the triumphant cross of Christ which breaks the destructive forces of sin, hatred, and division. And we share in the power of Christ’s victory by embracing the cross which the Lord Jesus sets before each one of us. What is the cross that I must take up daily in order to follow the Lord Jesus? When my will crosses with God’s will, then his will must be done. The cross of Christ sets us free to live no longer for ourselves but for Christ and his kingdom of peace, joy, and righteousness (moral goodness). Our calling and privilege is to serve as Christ has served and to love as he has loved. That is the way we share in the glory of our heavenly Father who gave us his beloved Son who laid down his life for each one of us. The distinctive mark of every disciple and follower of Jesus Christ is love—a love that is ready to forgive and forget past injuries, to heal and restore rather than inflict revenge and injury. The cross of Jesus is the only way to pardon, peace, forgiveness, and reconciliation. Every other way will fail or fall short of the glory and victory which Jesus Christ has won for us through his death and resurrection. If we embrace his love and truth and allow his Holy Spirit to purify and transform our hearts and minds, then we will find the inner freedom, joy, and strength we need to love without measure, to forgive without limit, and to serve without reward—save that of knowing we are serving the One who wants to be united with us in an unbreakable bond of peace and joy forever. VOCATION PRAYER CHALICE The Vocation Chalice will be at the home of Denise & Lex Allain. Please join them in praying for vocations. Call the Parish Center (834-0340) to sign up to have the chalice in your home for one week. SANCTUARY LAMP This week the sanctuary lamp will burn In memory of Donald O. Ward. FLOWERS ON THE ALTAR Flowers on the altar this week are In Honor of St. Francis Xavier’s Confirmation Candidates.
T’S CORNER
[email protected] Parish & School Website—
strancisxavier.com
CONFIRMATION MONDAY, APRIL 25 Monday, April 25 Archbishop Aymond will be with us to confirm 45 young men and women from our parish who have been preparing to receive the sacrament in class at their Catholic high schools and/or in our religious education program. We congratulate those who will be confirmed and their families and pray that the Holy Spirit will guide and direct them in their adult life. Please join us in our prayers for them on this special occasion in their spiritual lives.
DREAM CAMPAIGN PROGRESS Pledges for the Completing the Dream campaign have been coming in very slow and we are still several hundred thousand dollars short of the halfway mark of $2.2 million. However, we are using the money we have received so far to pay down the debt (now at $1.2 million) and begin to repair and improve the buildings on the plant. The old rectory is presently being worked on and should be completed in the next week or two. The funds for the Memorial to the Unborn are not coming out of the campaign. If you have not yet pledged to the campaign, please contact the Parish Center and speak to Paul Laiche or me at 834-0340.
HELP NEEDED TO CLEAN THE CHURCH Every Thursday morning after the 8:00 A.M. Mass some ladies in the parish take time to help out in keeping the church clean. Right now we are down to two or three volunteers and it takes about two to three hours. We are in desperate need for some more volunteers to help. Even if you can give one Thursday a month, it would help greatly. If you would like to give one Thursday a month or more to help please call 834-0340.
THIRD QUARTER COLLECTION REPORT 7/1/15 to 3/31/16 Envelopes $ 445,570.75 Loose 178,491.07 Holydays 43,040.00 Total $ 667,001.82 Average per weekend (39) 17,102.61 Balance Debt 7/1/15 $1,408,788.58 Balance Debt 3/31/16 $1,204,958.27 Debt Reduction for period $ 203,830.30
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CLASSIC CARS AND TRUCKS WANTED
FOR CAR SHOW MAY 14TH The Knights of Columbus and Daughters of Isabella are hosting the St. Francis Xavier Car Show on Saturday, May 14 in the schoolyard from 6:00-9:00 P.M. and we need your cars! We want to get as many pre-registrations as possible. It’s $25 to enter your classic car or truck and your entry gets you a t-shirt, dash plaque and other freebies. It will be $30 to enter your car the day of the show, so enter today! The Car Show will feature interesting classic cars and trucks of all ages. Plus music, great good and prizes! All ages are welcome. Free admission for visitors. Contact Rick Redmann at (504) 460-6014 or e-mail [email protected].
ACCESS PREGNANCY BABY BOTTLE CAMPAIGN
At all Masses this weekend, there will be information shared about ACCESS Pregnancy and Referral Centers. Baby bottles will be provided for contributions to this Archdiocesan Catholic Charities Organization. ACCESS provides pro-life pregnancy support services to more than 1,300 abortion-vulnerable women in the New Orleans community. Please help them in the newest initiative of a Mobile Pregnancy Center that will reach even more women in underserved areas of the community.
CONFIRMATION OF CANDIDATES TO BE HELD ON APRIL 25
Confirmation students—45 strong—have been preparing for Confirmation. Archbishop Gregory Aymond will celebrate the Mass this Monday, April 25. Please pray that these Candidates are open to the Holy Spirit during this time of preparation and always. Parishioners please become a prayer army for Religious Education. Our youth are bombarded every day with things that take them from God. Please offer some of your prayers and especially Masses for our youth of today.
SHARING PROGRAM LUNCHEON On Wednesday, June 1, the Sharing Program will offer “Characters of New Orleans” spring luncheon to be held at Metairie Country Club. Also on the agenda will be a fashion show and hat contest. Doors open at 11:30 A.M. For more information, please call Carol at 835-6809 or by e-mail [email protected]. OFFICE OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION-POSITION The Office of Religious Education is accepting applications for a full time Administrative Assistant Position. The Director is seeking someone with 5+ years experience as an Administrative Assistant with secretarial skills. For more info regarding qualifications and responsibilities and to submit a cover letter and resume, please e-mail Dianne Condiff-Higgins, Registrar/Office Manager at [email protected]. The closing date is April 29, 2016.
CELEBRANTS, READERS & EUCHARISTIC
MINISTERS FOR APRIL 23 and 24 Saturday, 4:00 P.M.
Celebrant: Fr. T Reader: Jeff Doussan EM: Carolyn Diaz, Billy Guste, Julie Holmes, CheeChee O’Conner and Mary Ann Phillips
Sunday, 8:00 A.M. Celebrant: Rev. Kevin W. Wildes, S.J. Reader: Steve Vaccaro EM: Rob Adoue, Irene Briede, Ron Carter, Conner Ellis and Dottie Watson
Sunday, 10:00 A.M. Celebrant: Rev. Anthony McGinn, S.J. Reader: Dufour Bayle EM: Beth Buchler, Donna Dantin, Jim Folse, Tim Fox, Frank Palermo, Chuck Taylor and Rita Taylor
Sunday, 12:00 Noon Celebrant: Rev. Leo A. Meyer Reader: Pat Schott EM: Lynda Favret, Carol Gambel, Peggy Kleinschmidt, Doug Robicheaux and Norris Robicheaux
Sunday, 6:00 P.M. Celebrant: Rev. Michael Burke, O.P. Reader: Marie Puglia EM: Kelly Bates, Paul Bates, Jerry Kurzweg, Mary Kay Kurzweg and Cuqui Moore
READINGS FOR APRIL 24 thru 30 Sun. Acts 14:21-27; Ps 145:8-13; Rv 21:1-5a; Jn 13:31-33a, 34-35 Mon. 1 Pt 5:5b-14; Ps 89:2-3, 6-7, 16-17; Mk 16:15-20 Tues. Acts 14:19-28; Ps 145:10-13b, 21; Jn 14:27-31a Wed. Acts 15:1-6; Ps 122:1-5; Jn 15:1-8 Thurs. Acts 15:7-21; Ps 96:1-3, 10; Jn 15:9-11 Fri. Acts 15:22-31; Ps 57:8-10, 12; Jn 15:12-17 Sat. Acts 16:1-10; Ps 100:1b-2, 3, 5; Jn 15:18-21
COMING EVENTS IN THE PARISH Friday, 4/22
1) Brown Bag Bingo; 11:30 A.M., St. Joseph Hall 2) Pack meeting; 7:00 P.M., school gym
Monday, 4/25 Confirmation ceremony; 7:00 P.M., in church
Tuesday, 4/26 Daughters of Isabella general meeting; 7:00 P.M., St. Joseph Hall
Thursday, 4/28 1) Thursday Social; 12:30 P.M., St. Joseph Hall 2) Deacon Ed’s rosary group; 6:00 P.M., Avenue B entrance 3) Student band concert (4-7 gds.); 7:00 P.M. in church 4) KC Officer planning meeting; 7:30 P.M., Parish Center
conference room
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MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK Saturday, April 23, 2016—4:00 P.M. Grace & Joe Pistorius, Pat Cousans Raymond Bailey, Sr., Raymond Bailey, Jr. In memory of Mr. & Mrs. C. L. Phillips, Jr. Elizabeth Rooney Fitzwilliam, Mary Ellen Rooney Esmond De Vun, Sr., Frances Ferran Harold Andrew Buchler, Sean Patrick Griffin Dr. Richard Bagnetto, Jack Culotta, Jay Werner Rufus M. Brown, Jerry Amato, Fr. Raymond C. Finn Renée & Herb Engelhardt, Donald O. Ward Special intentions of Jay & Colleen Stiles* 50th anniversary of Joel & Pat Schexnayder* Sunday, April 24, 2016—8:00 A.M. Purgatorial List & Parishioners, Christopher Briede Louise Laiche, Estelle Laizer, Preston Collins Jerry Tarantino, Frances Polizzi, Mary Meyn Stephen J. Laizer, Jr., In honor of St. Joseph William G. Toujouse, Jr., Iva Barnhill Toujouse Sunday, April 24, 2016—10:00 A.M. Stephen Laizer III, Thelma Laizer, Stanley Brandon Janet Brignac, Aimeé Perrault, Steve Gahagan Harold Andrew Buchler, Doris Staples, Shirley Oster Mimi Blessey Heebe, Joyce Bodet, R. Keith Miller Hazel & Marcus Smith Sunday, April 24, 2016—12:00 Noon Gregory Stephen Brunet, Robert & Betty Hron George Jacob Zainey, Recovery of Ann Babington* Sunday, April 24, 2016—6:00 P.M. Charlene Shelton, René Randon Monday, April 25, 2016—6:30 A.M. Preston Collins, Frank D’Antoni, Sr., Esther Binder Monday, April 25, 2016—8:00 A.M. Jim Smith, Harold Andrew Buchler, Jay Werner In honor of St. Joseph, Warren & Catherine Hebert Alfred Luquette, Healthy recovery of Dorita Cobb* Tuesday, April 26, 2016—6:30 A.M. Preston Collins, Dorothy Sperber, Helen Arlt Tuesday, April 26, 2016—8:00 A.M. Jim Smith, Harold Andrew Buchler, Donald O. Ward In honor of St. Joseph, Joyce Pitcher, Wallace Labarre Marc & Carmella Robért, Birthday ints. of Mary Minor Huck* Wednesday, April 27, 2016—6:30 A.M. Preston Collins, Raymond & Laura Mae Ritzmann Edward Serpas, Johanes Kuyt, Kenneth McElroth Wednesday, April 27, 2016—8:00 A.M. Jim Smith, Harold Andrew Buchler, Dr. Joseph Brinz In honor of St. Joseph, Alfred Luquette, Emile Held Wallace LaBarre, Birthday of Isabel McCay* Thursday, April 28, 2016—6:30 A.M. Preston Collins, Mary Galland, Anthony DiMarco Thursday, April 28, 2016—8:00 A.M. Jim Smith, Harold Andrew Buchler, Father of Gladys Crespo Wallace LaBarre, Marianna Tomeny Healthy recovery of Dorita Cobb*, Spec. ints. of Millie Ward* Friday, April 29, 2016—6:30 A.M. Preston Collins, Ina Bruder, Weldon Miscenich Friday, April 29, 2016—8:00 A.M. Jim Smith, Harold Andrew Buchler, Wallace LaBarre Alfred Luquette, Marianna Tomeny, Father of Gladys Crespo Rosemary Smith Zuvich Saturday, April 30, 2016—8:00 A.M. Preston Collins, Father of Gladys Crespo, Louise Burnstein *Denotes living
MONTHLY PRAYER REQUEST FOR PRIESTS
May 1 Rev. Ronald L. Calkins* May 2 Rev. Antonio Serio* May 3 Rev. Timothy D. Hedrick* May 4 Rev. Ray A. Hymel May 5 Rev. John J. Payne JCL* May 6 Rev. Joseph Dau Nguyen* May 7 Rev. Anthony Okwum SSJ May 8 Rev. Justin Kauchak OP* May 9 Rev. Francis J. Carabello* May 10 Rev. William H. Blank May 11 Rev. Peter Hammett OSB May 12 Rev. David Rabe* May 13 Rev. Richard Miles* May 14 Rev. Bernard Francis* May 15 Rev. Joseph Dang Vu SDD* May 16 Rev. Harry J. Adams May 17 Rev. Charles Andrus SSJ May 18 Rev. Beau Charbonnet* May 19 Very Rev. Gregory Boquet OSB* May 20 Rev. Paul D. Calamari May 21 Rev Gerard Stapleton* May 22 Rev. Raul Lobo* May 23 Rev. Edward V. Vacek SJ May 24 Rev. Norman O’Neal SJ* May 25 POPE FRANCIS May 26 Rev. Philip Neri Powell OP* May 27 Rev. Louis Molinelli SDB May 28 Rev. Gary P. Copping* May 29 Rev. Michael O’Rourke OP* May 30 Rev. James E. Schott* May 31 Rev. Francis Majors* *Denotes birthday
PRAYER LIST FOR THE SICK Marilyn Allard, Sarah B., Vince Baham, Hattie Bailey, Steven Bailey, Penny Banks, Chris Bellone, Mary R. Berridge, Wendy Black, Mark Bourgeois, A. E. Briede III, Ana C., Taryn Campo, Gwen Casanova, Billy Connick, Cusimano family, Moira D., Pat Daly, Verne Di Cristina, Rebecca Ducote, Marie Dumaine, Maw Maw Ella, Margaret Fanning, Del Fernandez, Gregory Frazier, Stephanie Frazier, Bob G., Margaret G., Raymond & Angie Grahn, Chad Grosch, Lenis Guidry, M. J. Harrison, Rita Huntha, Joe Ingleas, Tammy J., Grace K., Jack K., Arghiro Kleamenakis, Nick L., Denice M., Loren Mandella, Carol Marino, Caroline & Vincent Marino, Madelene Melançon, Amber Meornama, A. T. Mora, Rosa Morejon, Steven B. Murphy, Anna M., Elaine Norman, Ingrid Ochoa, Carol Pieri, Jim Patterson, Joey Paulin, G. David Perrin, Jr., George Piccolo, Rita Claire Quartano, Audrey Redmann, Francia Riquett, Adam and Stephen Robichaux, Deirdre Saling, Milton Saling, Vicki Scallan, Victoria Schreve, Jay Sedberry, Jean Slaughter, Elizabeth Smira, Gabriel Smira, Audrey Caroline Stokes, MCT, Gayle Taylor, Sandy Trosclair, David Tufts, Julie V., Bernadette W., Mary W., Patrice W., Austin Weeks, Vicky Williams, Paula Wills, Helen Wirth, Jayden Young
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