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January 22, 2023 St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church www.xavierbrunswick.org, 912-265-3249
Dear Friends in Christ,
“Nor do people light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a stand, and it gives light
to all in the house.” MT 5:15:12
I write to you today to once again express my gratitude for your faithful commitment
to the mission of our local Church. Each year, your generous support of the Annual
Catholic Appeal helps the Diocese of Savannah to sustain vital ministr ies,
programs, and outreach efforts in our parishes – giving light to all in the house and
building up the Kingdom of God.
When we come together in support of the Annual Catholic Appeal, we as a Diocesan
family are participating in the Church’s evangelization efforts, advancing Catholic
Education, and providing for the formation of our future priests. We are strengthening
families in faith – planting seeds for Catholic vocations and for lives lived in the fullness
of Christ’s peace, joy and love. Together we are caring for the vulnerable and suffering,
accompanying the sick, supporting our rural mission parishes, protecting our youth, and
helping to bring healing to those who have been separated from the Catholic Church.
As we prepare for the 2023 Annual Catholic Appeal, I ask you to reflect upon the
following… Where does your light shine? What activities within the Church are you
passionate about? Where would you like to see our local Church flourish and bear much
fruit?
I invite you to pray for those ministries and activities the Lord has placed on your
heart, and consider how you might respond to His call in faith, in hope, and in the love
that makes us one. For those who are able, I ask you to consider how will support the
mission of our local Church through a gift to the Annual Catholic Appeal. Together, let
us invite the unbounded grace of God to work through us as a gift to one another and to
the world.
Please know that every day I pray for you, your loved ones and your intentions.
Thank you for remembering me, as well as our clergy, religious sisters, and those in
need, in your prayers. May we meet each day in our prayers and Rejoice in the Lord
Always!
Most Reverend Stephen D. Parkes
Bishop of Savannah
Our High School Youth Group meets on Wednesdays in the Narthex from 3:30 until 7:30.
Traditionally, after Christmas we invite the current 8th graders to start attending Youth Group.
Please come and join us on Wed. January 25. Snacks, games and homework starting at 3:30 pm.
Group activities at 4:30 pm. Dinner served at 5:15 pm. Spiritual lesson at 6:00 pm. Holy Mass at
7:00 pm in Church.
Special thanks to our Altar and Environment volunteers who by their church decorating
helped us enter into the Advent and Christmas seasons with great reverence and beauty!
RCIA classes Monday nights in the Nar thex. For the next seven weeks we will be r eviewing the seven Sacraments. This week we will study the Sacrament of Confirmation. (Narthex Monday nights at 7:00 pm) This year the Gospel we will focus on in the liturgy is Saint Matthew. Consider starting a small group to study this beautiful Gospel. A good monthly devotional is the Word Among Us. www.wau.org. Feel free to reach out to me for Bible study ideas. Adult Bible study. (St. Anne Room Sundays at 8:45 a.m.) Every Sunday in the St. Joseph Room (Xavier Hall) there is adult Catholic continuing education. (St. Joseph Room Sundays at 8:45 a.m.) Every Thursday night our Hispanic Community has a Holy Hour. The first 15 minutes are the Chaplet of Divine Mercy in Spanish. From 7:15 until 8:00 pm is silent prayer before Jesus in the Eucharist. (Church Thursday nights at 7:00 pm) Council of Catholic Women meets monthly. (Contact: sfxcym05@gmail.com) We have an active men’s group that just had a retreat that 40 of our men attended. Attend That Man is You on Wed mor nings at 6:00 am! (Church 6:00 a.m . W ednesdays) Knights of Columbus. (Contact: neat_n_natural@bellsouth.net ) St. Vincent de Paul. You ar e faithful to br ing over 100 pounds of canned goods to the chur ch each week for SVdP. It is also possible to volunteer there during the week. (Contact: 912-262- 6027) Start the new year deepening your relationship with Jesus! Discovering Christ is a seven-week experience that will help you renew your faith in a casual and friendly atmosphere. You can attend the morning or evening sessions (evening sessions will include dinner and morning sessions have a potluck lunch). Each session includes the mealtime, video teaching and small group discussion. Discovering Christ Evening Schedule: Thursday evenings at 6:00 pm in the Narthex January 26, February 2, 9, 16, 23 with a day retreat on February 12th Discovering Christ Morning Schedule: Thursdays at 11:00 am January 26, February 2, 9 16 and 23 with a day retreat on February 12. Bring a dish to share! Please sign up on the lists at the back of church or email John and Patti LaNeve at lanevepj@bellsouth.net. Tax donation letters were mailed out last week. If you did not receive your tax letter send an email to annbuebel@xavierbrunswick.org or call Ann in the office. Saturday: Sunday Entrance: # 559 Entrance: # 601 Offertory: # 675 Offertory: # 387 Communion: # 329 Communion: # 329 Closing: # 446 Closing: # 385
Fr. Tim is leading a parish pilgrimage to Italy in June. There are flyers on
the front table or you can request one by email at tmckeown@diosav.org
February 3rd is First Friday. Exposition of the Blessed
Sacrament in the church from 1:00 to 7:00 pm for silent prayer. A Confessions
bilingual Mass will be celebrated at 7 pm.
are offered:
Register now for your 2023 Georgia state tax credit that benefits Wednesday
Catholic education. GRACE Scholars provides scholarships to children
from families with financial need in grades PreK-12 for use at at 6:15 p.m.,
participating schools located in the State of Georgia. You will receive a
Saturday at 4
100 percent state of Georgia tax credit for your donation. This gift
helps deserving students in Georgia receive an excellent Catholic p.m. and
education at no cost to you! Visit www.gracescholars.org for more
Sunday at
details and to register! Don’t miss out on this tax credit opportunity.
Register Early! 7:45 a.m.
SFX CCW
News &
Happenings
Next
meeting is
February
13th at 6
p.m.
We still
need cooks!
Forms on
the tables.MASS INTENTIONS
Offertory
January 21 - 29
1/14 - 15 $ 11,01975
Saturday, January 21
We are going to restart
5:00 p.m. t Mary & Manuel Santos &
Carolina our intercessory prayer list. If
7:00 p.m. Our Parish Family you have a name of someone
(at Jekyll United Methodist Church)
who is ill or in need of prayer
Sunday, January 22
8:30 a.m. t Patricia Sodano
please send it to Ann at the
11:00 a.m. t Mary, Effie & Preston office. We will leave names in
Blanchard for four weeks. Thank you.
6:00 p.m. (Spanish) t Justiniano
Urcuhuranga Our parish has partnered with
Monday, January 23 OSV for a digital solution for our
Noon Special Intentions tithing and giving options. By
Tuesday, January 24 scanning the QR code with your
smartphone camera, you will be
Noon t Iea Flockhart
directed to the St. Francis Xavier
Wednesday, January 25 page with OSV. This will allow you
7 p.m. Mary Desko Murphy (int.) to make a one time donation or set
Thursday, January 26 up recurring payments. If you
8 a.m. Dorcas-Ehlman Families currently use paper envelopes,
Friday, January 27 you can also elect to
8 a.m. t Kimberly Harelson go digital here. Your
generosity in
Saturday, January 28
supporting our parish
5:00 p.m. t Helen Drawdy is greatly appreciated!
7:00 p.m. Our Parish Family
(at Jekyll United Methodist Church) Bulletin Advertisers
Sunday, January 29 Needed!
8:30 a.m. t Dale McPherson Mary Frericks from Diocesan (our
11:00 a.m. t William Leonard bulletin publishing partner) 404-771
6:00 p.m. (Spanish) Our Parish Family -2564 MFrericks@Diocesan.comLast chance to purchase a brick St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry NEEDS YOUR HELP! Please prayerfully consider adding a few items to your regular grocery list, and then drop them in the baskets at Church, or deliver them directly to SVdPGA,1217 Newcastle Street, Brunswick (10am - 1pm on Mon./Tues./Wed/Fri). Bins are located inside the pantry (use Thrift Store entrance). Please do not drop/leave any food outside. Thank you for your generosity. Thrift Store volunteers urgently needed Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday from 1 - 4. Please call Paula Donovan at 912-266-0880. Leave a message and your call will be returned. Currently, we are in particular need of: Jelly in plastic jars, Spam, Chunky Soup (any variety), Cereal (any variety), Canned Pasta Sauce (Hunts), Macaroni & Cheese (Kraft)
St. Francis Xavier Staff email addresses and exts.
912-265-3249
Fr. Tim, Pastor: tmckeown@diosav.org
Fr. Esteban, Associate Pastor: emallar@diosav.org, ext. 12
Ann, Office Manager: annbuebel@yahoo.com, ext. 0
Deacon Chris Sadowski, csadowski@bellsouth.net
912-264-6805
Nancy, Hispanic Ministry: SFXHispanicMinistry@gmail.com, ext. 11
Marisol, PSR, Youth & Family Ministry: sfxcym05@gmail.com, ext. 12
Kathy, Finance Director: kwood@sfxcs.org, ext. 10
Deacon Dr. Mermann, Principal: tmermann@sfxcs.org, 912-265-9470You can also read
