St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church

 April 19 - 27: Divine Mercy Novena will be prayed at 8:30 am in church in preparation for the graces of Divine Mercy Sunday. 

April 27, 2019 (Everyone is invited to join Fr. Joe Palermo's 25th Anniversary of Priesthood):
         - 4:00 PM: Mass of Thanksgiving in church.
         - 5:30 to 8:00 PM: Reception with Music in school auditorium.

April 28, 2019 (Divine Mercy Sunday): Divine Mercy Novena will be recited at 9:00 am in church. 

May 02, 2019: Band Concert in Church at 7:00 pm. Please invite eveyone and come to enjoy with this band concert. 

May 04, 2019:
            + Second grade students receive their First Holy Communion at 10:00 am in church. Please come and pray for them.
              + Fr. Joe and Fr. Thien administrate a communal Anointing of the Sick at 5:00 pm in church. Please come to receive this sacrament if you would like to receive it. 

May 04 -05, 2019 (Welcome Sun Weekend): Refreshments will be served after all masses of this weekend. 

May 05, 2019:
               + Scout Mass at 10:00 am Mass and Altar Server Awards after this Mass.
               + God’s Special Children Mass at 2:00 pm in church 

May 24, 2019 (Sharing program lunch and production): Please come and join Fr. Foe, Fr. Thien and other local clergy at the Metairie Country Club performing in “ What A Wonderful World—It’s All Americana”. Tickets are $40 each or $400 for a table.For information contact Carol Pritchard at 835-6809/cpritchard@stfrancisxavier.com

1. FACILITIES SUPERVISOR:
           Our parish, St. Francis Xavier Parish, seeks a part-time Facilities Supervisor for our Parish and School (20 hours per week). Job entails being the “eyes” of the Parish and School for maintenance and facilities’ needs. Employment experience required in maintenance or facilities’ management, plus three references. Basic knowledge of HVAC systems, electrical, plumbing, insurance and safety issues; some supervision and manual labor. Salary based on qualifications and experience. A more detailed Job Description is available on request.
         Contact Fr. Joe Palermo, Pastor, at jpalermo@arch-no.org or 834-0340. 

2. BUSINESS MANAGER:
            Our parish, St. Francis Xavier Parish, seeks a full-time Business Manager for our Parish and School. Job entails general responsibility for all matters relating to finance and business. Accounting/Finance Degree preferred but not required.  At least three years employment experience in accounting and bookkeeping, and three references. Knowledge of Accounting General Ledger and Audit principles.  Proficiency in Personal Computers, Micro-soft Word, QuickBooks and Excel. Salary based on qualifications and experiences; benefits. A more detailed Job Description is available on request.  
             Contact Fr. Joe Palermo, Pastor, at jpalermo@arch-no.org or 834-0340.

          As Christ's disciples, we are called to go forth and spread the good news of His Resurrection. Our parish's many ministries are examples of how many of you answer that call. Our ministries require not only gifts of time and talent, but also of financial help.
           Please prayerfully consider supporting St. Francis Xavier with electronic donations through Faith Direct. Signing up is easy! Visit faith.direct/LA422 or text the word ENROLL to (Text-to-Give Phone Number). 
           Thank you for your continued support of our parish family!

     Fr. Nile Gross of Notre Dame Seminary gave a wonderful presentation entitled “How to get more out of the Mass” at St. Francis Xavier Church on February 2, 2019.  By special request of those who attended the presentation, we attach a copy of the text of Fr. Nile’s talk below under "Parish Flyers and information."  Also check below for a You Tube video of a similar talk by Fr. Nile on the Holy Mass..

- Monday through Saturday: after 8:00 am Mass.
- Thursday: 6:00 pm  
- Saturday: 3:30 pm