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: alan.borst.sfx@comcast.net

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