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ST. FRANCIS XAVIER APRIL 1, 2018
ST. FRANCIS XAVIER CATHOLIC CHURCH
EASTER SUNDAY APRIL 1, 2018
CLERGY Rev. Brian O’Brien…………………………Pastor [email protected] Rev. Mr. Bart Brashears……………….….Deacon [email protected]. Mr. Glenn Collum……………….....Deacon [email protected] Rev. Mr. Paul Govek…………………..…Deacon [email protected] Rev. Mr. Tom Haan…..……………….…Deacon [email protected] PARISH STAFF Leah Benjamin …Finance and Facilities [email protected] Brandi Bishop……………………….Parish [email protected] Tom Bradley………………………..Maintenance [email protected] Sarah Dorman…..Religious Education (PreK-5th) [email protected] Erin Johnson………………….Database [email protected] Ashleigh Martin ...……Youth Ministry (6th-12th) [email protected] Marilyn Middlebrook………..…..Music [email protected] Vic Schutte……………….Director of [email protected] Lori Wieder..…...…Director of Communications [email protected]
MASS SCHEDULE SATURDAY VIGIL 5:00 pm SUNDAYS 8:00 am
10:00 am 1:00 pm (Spanish) DAILY MASS Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 8:00 am
Friday 12:10 pm
CONFESSION SCHEDULE WEDNESDAY 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm SATURDAY 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
And by appointment
ST. FRANCIS XAVIER CATHOLIC CHURCH 711 N. Country Club Rd.
Stillwater, Oklahoma 74075 (405) 372-6886 —Fax (405) 533-1728
Email: [email protected] Website: www.sfxstillwater.org
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EVENTS OF NOTE AT ST. FRANCIS XAVIER
Parish offices will be closed the Monday after Easter.
No Religious Education today for children or teens due to Easter.
First Friday adoration begins on Thursday at 6 pm at St. John’s and will continue at St. Francis after Friday Mass until First Saturday Mass at 9:00 am
ST. FRANCIS XAVIER APRIL 1, 2018
Congratulations! The following RCIA Catechumen and Candidates were confirmed in the Catholic faith this weekend: Shirley Buehler Melisa Kifer Bret McVeigh Derek Rayner
Easter Flowers Easter flowers were donated in honor/memory of the following: Betty & Everett Tenbrink, Helen & Jack Heaton, David, Sharon & Bryce Tenbrink, Darlene Arrington, Joe Bogner, Claude & Gertrude Ozenne, Walter Bays, Oceanline Ventris, Rose Humphries, Norma Vanderpool, John Charles Matousek, Joe Nelson, Tom Frey, Jacque Cady, Suzanne Hagan, Baby Jude Vicks, Shreyas Roy, Dorothy Reister, Gene Iven, Tony & Allie Zaloudek, Fred & Ollie Iven, Konrad & Elizabeth Husmann, John S. Rosalie Belusko, Mike Belusko, Grover Sr., Carl & Peter Bastion, Gertrude Reynolds, James Staton, Tom Reynolds, Adelaide Tejral, Josephine Dimatteo, Jeanette Randolph, Robert Vitek, Bobby Vitek, Dolores Huerta.
MASS INTENTIONS
April 3 8:00 AM Fr. Joseph Arps-Corabell Arps April 4 8:00 AM April 5 8:00 AM April 6 12:10 PM U Leo Wagner-Jim and Sandy
Soulek April 7 5:00 PM UJoe Nelson-Jenny, Amy,
Julie and Chris’ Families April 8 8:00 AM For the People of St. Francis
Xavier 10:00 AM
1:00 PM
To have a Mass celebrated for a specific intention, please call the parish office. A traditional offering is $10.
PRAYER
PLEASE KEEP THE FOLLOWING PEOPLE IN YOUR PRAYERS If you would like to add or remove someone, please contact the parish office at (405) 372-6886.
Due to space limitations, names may be removed after one month
Elia Adams, Justin Aguilera, Maria y Ricardo Aguilar, Jaden Andrew, Nena Batista, John Belusko, Tasha Camacho, Kathryn Campbell, Salomón Cárdenas, Daniel Centeno, Pat Clemente, Cozart Family, Greg Deville, Fred Dick, Ed Eick, Paulina Figueroa, Stan Fimple, Mary Katherine Gracia, Jack & Katie Gordy, Essy Gorrittis, Oscar González, James Grice, Todd Hachett, Anne Harney, Shirley Harrington, Monica Heid, Cipriana Hernández, James Higbee, Mona Johnson, Bob Kargel, Carol Kliesen, Bob Lambert, Phyllis Lambert, Lisa Larios, Christopher Leffall, Anisa,
Bernadette and Michael Magallanes, Luis Mendoza, Gerry & Sally Messbarger, Heath Myers, Deacon Bill & Oleta Moler, Mario Nieves, John & Jacqueline Palumberi, Bethany Pate, John Penn, Severina Ponce, Dick Powell, Claudia Ramos, Larry Redburn, Garcia & Reynaldo Roque, James Scerine, Cara Shelton, Pat Sohrwide, Beth Stroud, Ray Tallent, Teddy Taylor, Pat Teller, Robby Tiedt, Jina Tolle, Hector Vivar, Lindsay Wahlmeir, Rosemary Weaver, Paul Westhaus, Joe Williams, Tara Woods, John Yother, Anne and Joe Zinn, Marge Zoellner, and those providing and receiving care from Stephen Ministry. Please also remember all those serving our country.
Easter Candle The 2018 Easter Candle was donated in memory of Ben and Anna German, John
P. and Mary Oroll, and John and Jo Frank by their family.
Thank you for your generous donation!
Please pray for the repose of all souls, including Abelardo Estevez.
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CATHOLIC YOUTH CAMP IS BACK!!
For all children in grades 6-8, Catholic Youth Camp “Into the Deep” will be held July 23-27, 2018 at Lake Wister State Park. Cost is $200.
For more information, please contact [email protected] or
call (918) 307-4907.
CHILD AND TEEN FORMATION
ST. FRANCIS XAVIER RELIGIOUS EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN GRADES PRE-K – 5TH GRADE
MEETS SUNDAYS 11:15 AM – 12:30 PM April 8th- First Communion Banners Due! Please turn them in to the RE Office. April 8th- Rice Bowl Service Project Due- Please turn your Rice Bowls in to the RE Office.
RE Classes will not meet until April 8th due to Easter!
ST. FRANCIS XAVIER YOUTH MINISTRY 6TH GRADE- 12TH GRADE
MEETS SUNDAYS CONFIRMATION CLASS: 11:30-12:30
EDGE: 5:00-6:30 PM (MIDDLE SCHOOL) LIFETEEN: 7:00-8:30 PM (HIGH SCHOOL)
No Confirmation, EDGE or LifeTeen Classes until April 8th due to Easter!
Confirmation retreat beginning at 6:00 pm Friday, April 6 until 3:00 pm Saturday, April 7
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS SCHOLARSHIP
Knights of Columbus scholarship applications and renewals are now available.
If you are a Knight of Council 5266 or the child of a Knight of the council, graduating high school
this year and planning on furthering your education, you are eligible!
Contact Maury Campbell at 714-0975 or [email protected].
Applications due April 18th
Baptism Preparation Class If you are a parent or god-parent, Baptism classes are conducted by a Deacon monthly.
The next class is April 10 at 6:30pm in Room 114. To register, please call the parish office at (405) 372-6886.
Se llevar a cabo el ultimo domingo del mes, de 11:15 a.m. a 12:30 p.m. en el salón 114. Por favor comuniquese con Luz Florez al 405-880-0553 para incribirse o para obtener mas información.
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Break Open the Tomb
Lord of Easter’s Promise, I live in faith of the Resurrection, but such is the nature of my faith that so much of me remains entombed. Break open the tomb. Where I’ve buried my compassion, break open the tomb. Where I’ve buried my sense of mercy, break open the tomb. Where I’ve buried my humility, break open the tomb. Where I’ve buried my humanity, break open the tomb. Where I’ve buried my love for my Heavenly Father, break open the tomb. Where I’ve buried my sense of joy, break open the tomb. Where I’ve buried my willingness to forgive, break open the tomb. Lord, in you I’ve found a Savior no grave can withstand. Help me to roll away this stone and find the miracle of new life. That I may live more fully in your saving grace. Amen
ADULT FORMATION
ADULT BIBLE STUDY
If you would like to have a deeper relationship with God and a better understanding of your faith, then join us for Unlocking the Mystery of the Bible. You will not only benefit personally from being part of this study; you will also help to bring about a profound renewal in our parish as we grow closer to Christ. St. Francis Xavier Parish’s Unlocking the Mystery of the Bible meets on Tuesdays at 1:00pm or 6:30pm. We meet in our Parish Hall. The study includes a series of eight informative and engaging half-hour videos presented by Jeff Cavins. You can sign up by email to Terri Schutte at [email protected] or by phone at 260-579-6464.
Sunday Morning Faith Sharing Group Beginning today, the Sunday Morning Faith Sharing Group will be meeting to discuss the Sunday scripture readings as they relate to one’s day-to-day lived experiences. Today they will be meeting in Room 165.
RCIA Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults
RCIA is open to all adults interested in becoming Catholic or learning more about the Catholic Faith. For more information, please contact Deacon Paul Govek at (405) 377-7322.
Scripture Readings for Next Week
Monday--Acts 2:14, 22-33/Ps 16:1-2, 5, 7-8, 9-10, 11 [1]/Mt 28:8-15 Tuesday-- Acts 2:36-41/Ps 33:4-5, 18-19, 20, 22 [5b]/Jn 20:11-18 Wednesday-- Acts 3:1-10/Ps 105:1-2, 3-4, 6-7, 8-9 [3b]/Lk 24:13-35 Thursday-- Acts 3:11-26/Ps 8:2, 5, 6-7, 8-9 [2ab]/Lk 24:35-48 Friday-- Acts 4:1-12/Ps 118:1-2, 4, 22-24, 25-27 [22]/Jn 21:1-14 Saturday-- Acts 4:13-21/Ps 118:1, 14-15, 16-18, 19-21 [21a]/Mk 16:9-15
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Health and Wellness Ministry Brandi Bishop, RN 405-269-2252
Tai Chi: Moving for Better Balance Beginners Class April 17th –June 17th, Tuesdays, 5:30pm-6:30pm Room 166 at St. Francis Xavier According to the Centers for Disease Control, Tai Chi helps to improve movement, balance, strength, and flexibility, as well as decreases pain and the incidence of falls. Movements are performed at a higher stance to make it easier for older participants and those with arthritis or other physical limitations. Tai Chi is low impact and puts minimal stress on muscles and joints, making it generally safe for all ages and fitness levels. Tai Chi has been described as meditation in motion, and is a great way to reduce stress. To register contact Brandi Bishop, RN, Parish Nurse 405-269-2252, or email [email protected]
The new Word Among Us, Magnificat, and Living Faith are available at the Welcome
Table in the narthex
Parish Contributions Fiscal Year: 7/1/2017-6/30/2018
Weekly To Date March 25 $19,440.67 $339,890.74 Solidarity with Foreign Churches $1674.52
Stillwater Catholic Radio (1/1/18-12/31/18) Annual Goal: $4,260 Received to date: $981.00
Thank you for your continued generosity!
There will be Mystic Monk Coffee and Red Rock donuts in the Parish Hall after 8:00 am and 10:00 am Masses. You can have Mystic Monk Coffee at home, too! Go to mysticmonkcoffee.com for more information.
Share the Good News!
The St. Francis Xavier Mass is broadcast every Sunday at 9:30 am on radio stations
94.3 FM and 780 AM.
Father O’Brien’s homilies and the recent Parish Mission are available
on our website at www.sfxstillwater.org/homily-recordings
SERVICE AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Welcome Daniel Gormley! Please welcome Diocese of Tulsa seminarian Daniel Gormley! Daniel will be staying with and shadowing Father O’Brien this week to get a feel for parish life. Daniel is a native of Bartlesville and a senior at Conception Seminary College in Missouri. Before going to college seminary he spent three years at Pittsburg State University in Kansas. Welcome Daniel!
If you are visiting us today, we are glad you have joined us! We invite you to visit our Welcome Table in the narthex. If you would like to register as a member of St. Francis Xavier, we have New Member packets available at the Welcome Table.
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The Choir Needs You!
Do you like to sing? Join the choir! Practice is Wednesdays at 7:00 pm in room 177. You can contact Marilyn at [email protected] for more information.
SERVICE AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
SPANISH CLASSES FOR ADULTS For more information or to register for a class Please call Luz Flores (405-880-0553) or Dr. Cida Chase (405-377-0671) Intermediate Class- Mondays from 6:15-7:15 pm in Room 194. Beginning Class - Tuesdays from 6:15-7:15 pm in Room 194. Introductory Class- Tuesdays from 6:15-8:15 pm in Room 177.
TRANSPORTATION PROBLEMS?
We are conducting a poll to find out if there are members of our parishes who anticipate having transportation issues in getting to Mass regularly to the new church. If you feel you will need assistance in attending regular Sunday Masses after March 11, please contact Judith Cronk at 405-269-1229 or [email protected]
Stillwater Residents: Don’t Forget to Vote on April 3
Meetings and Announcements
Parish Pastoral Council Meeting – The next meeting will be in April 12. Watch the bulletin for more details. Stewardship Council Meeting – The next meeting will be April 5. Watch the bulletin for more details. Stillwater Catholic Women – Next Meeting will be Monday, April 16 at 6:30pm in the Parish Hall. Knights of Columbus Meeting- Next meeting will be April 9 in the Parish Hall.
MAGNIFICAT SUBSCRIPTION (Includes Daily Mass, Prayers, Meditations, Saints Lives
and much more) It is time to renew our Parish bulk subscription for Magnificats. The new subscription will begin in June and the bulk subscription rate is $29.95 per year. If you would like to continue or start a subscription, please contact Erin at (405) 372-6886 or [email protected] by April 13.
Please make checks payable to St. Francis and put
Magnificat in the memo.
Weekend Seminary Visit
There will be a weekend seminary visit “Encounter with God’s Call” at Conception Seminary on April 16-18. Are you interested? Contact Fr. Pratt in the Office of Vocations at [email protected] Fr. O’Brien and Fr. Pratt will be leading this trip.
Divine Mercy Novena and Celebration
In preparation for Divine Mercy Sunday, the Novena Divine Mercy will be prayed daily at 3:00 pm Saturday, March 31 to Saturday April 7. Begin your preparation for Divine Mercy Sunday. Come pray with us.
CELEBRATE THE FEAST OF DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY, APRIL 8th!
Come celebrate the Feast of Divine Mercy Sunday with your parish! The celebration will begin at 3:00 PM with the Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and the Chaplet of Divine Mercy, followed by an hour of Adoration. Benediction will be at 4:00 PM. This will be followed by a Potluck Dinner in the Hall. Meat and drinks will be provided. Just bring a fun dish to share. During dinner we will watch the movie, No Escape-the story of St. Faustina Kowalska, the holy saint of Divine Mercy. Bring your whole family and invite a friend. Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus and the Secular Franciscans of Stillwater.
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Sunday, April 1 • Coffee and donuts after all morning Masses • 9:15 am Divine Office-Rm. 166 • No Religious Education for children or teens • 3:00 pm Divine Mercy Novena-Nave (transept)
Monday, April 2 • Parish Offices closed • 3:00 pm Divine Mercy Novena-Nave • 6:15 pm Intermediate Spanish-Rm. 194
Tuesday, April 3 • 8:00 am Daily Mass • 1:00 pm Adult Bible Study-Parish Hall • 3:00 pm Divine Mercy Novena-Nave • 5:15 pm Faith, Froth & Catholic Stuff-St. John’s • 5:30 pm Love Feast-Methodist Church South Campus • 6:15 pm Beginner Spanish Class-Rm. 177 • 6:15 pm Introductory Spanish Class-Rm. 194 • 6:30 pm Adult Bible Study-Parish Hall
Wednesday, April 4 • 8:00 am Daily Mass • 3:00 pm Divine Mercy Novena- Nave • 5:30 pm Confessions • 7:00 pm RCIA-Parish Hall • 7:00 pm Choir Practice-Rm. 177
Thursday, April 5 • 8:00 am Daily Mass • 3:00 pm Divine Mercy Novena-Nave • 6:00 pm Stewardship Committee Meeting • 7:00 pm The Wild Goose Retreat-Rm 165
Friday, April 6 • 12:00 pm High School Lunch-Albright’s Barn • 12:10 Daily Mass • 1:00 pm Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament-Nave • 3:00 pm Novena to Divine Mercy-Nave
UPCOMING ACTIVITIES
Saturday, April 7 • Midnight – 9 am Adoration -Nave • 9:00 am First Saturday Mass • 3:00 pm Novena to Divine Mercy-Nave • 5:00 pm Mass • 6:00 pm Confirmation Retreat-Youth Lounge • 6:30 pm Spanish Bible Study-Rm. 166
Sunday, April 8 • 8:00 am Mass • 10:00 am Mass • Knights of Columbus Breakfast after all
morning Masses • 9:15 am Divine Office-Rm. 166 • 11:15 am Religious Education Pre-K-5th
grade • 11:30 am Confirmation Class-Youth Lounge • 11:30 am Faith Sharing Group-Rm.194 • 1:00 pm Spanish Mass • 3:00 pm Divine Mercy Sunday Celebration • 5:00 pm EDGE-Youth Lounge • 7:00 pm LifeTeen-Youth Lounge
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PARISH MINISTRY CONTACTS
Parish Registration Erin Johnson………………………[email protected] Liturgical Ministry Scheduling Michelle Slovak……………………[email protected] Religious Education (Children) Sarah Dorman……………………[email protected] Religious Education (Teens) Ashleigh Martin…………………[email protected] Parish Pastoral Council Chair Nick Bidelspach……...……[email protected] Building and Maintenance Tom Bradley……..…………………[email protected] Facility Reservations/Bulletin Requests Lori Wieder……….…………….……[email protected] Stillwater Catholic Women Julie Huber…………….…….……[email protected] Knights of Columbus Chris Stoner……………………[email protected] Stewardship Committee Angelia Pradia………………[email protected] Ambassador Committee Joe Haney………………….……[email protected] Health and Wellness Brandi Bishop, RN……………….………..(405) 269-2252 Mother Teresa Ministry ………………..(405) 372-7673
Dear Parishioners of Saint Francis Xavier, A blessed and joyous Easter to you and your families! A few quick updates on things going on around the parish. -We are hiring for three positions in the next few weeks. The Preschool Director position has been posted for a month and we have several strong candidates. We're about to post for two additional positions, Director of Evangelization who will oversee our efforts to invite all of Payne County to join the Catholic Church. This individual will plan events and help you and your families come to know Jesus Christ in a new and exciting way. The other position is a bilingual office assistant. Our Spanish speaking population continues to grow and our office is a busy place. Job descriptions for both positions will be available this week. -On Tuesday we closed on the sale of the Saint Francis Xavier classroom building and the land adjacent to it. This has been in the works since the fall. The new owner of the building is zoning it as an office building and already has three tenets. The new building will be called Xavier Plaza. -Discussions are underway of what to do with the Saint Francis Xavier church at 6th and West. Thanks for your patience as we explore numerous options including selling and also keeping it in within the parish for future use in ministry. We have funding to keep the building as is for the next 12 months. For insurance and maintenance, it's about $50,000 a year. -Representatives from Catholic Charities of Eastern Oklahoma were in town last month and will return next week to explore options to expand our outreach to the poor and vulnerable. Please pray that these efforts come to fruition! -Several areas of the building are still under construction. Thanks for your patience. We're most excited to get the Adoration Chapel finished and in use. The punch list is a long one but it's getting shorter every day. -Finally, we are working on parking! We are expanding both handicap parking on the Country Club side of the building and also we're saving spaces for those with mobility issues but who do not qualify for a handicap placard. We're also looking to expand parking for everyone. It is our first priority! St. Francis Xavier, pray for us! Fr. O'Brien
