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Mass Schedule
- Saturday: 4:00 PM EnglishEnglishEN
- Sunday: 8:00 AM EnglishEnglishEN 10:00 AM EnglishEnglishEN 12:00 PM EnglishEnglishEN 6:00 PM EnglishEnglishEN
- MonFri 6:30 AM EnglishEnglishEN
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- Friday: 9:00 AM EnglishEnglishEN School mass
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DAILY MASS AND VIDEO EVENTS
DAILY MASS AND VIDEO EVENTS. Click here to view on YouTube.
CHRISTMAS CONCERT 2021 "JOY TO THE WORLD" Click here to view on YouTube.
Waymaker Song Video with Hand motions Click here
Lord I need you Song Video with Hand motions here
27 July 2022 Transgenderism Talk - Click here -
Easter Concert Sunday May 1, 2022
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St. Francis Xavier School 7th Grade Passion Play
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Confessions
- Wednesday: 7:30 AM to 7:50 AM
- Saturday: 7:30 AM to 7:50 AM , 8:30 am - end 3:00 PM to 3:45 PM or by Appointment
Beginning on Saturday June 5, the priests will return to the Confessional room to hear Confessions due to the improvement in Covid numbers (The Cry Room no longer will be used to hear confessions). -
Adoration
7:00 am - 6:00 pm: Monday - Thursday
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Rosary
Monday through Saturday: 8:30 am
Sunday: 9:00 am
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Clarifying Article in the Advocate
In the morning Advocate today, there is an article reporting that criminal charges of child sexual abuse have been filed against former Deacon VM Wheeler. I remind everyone that the charges against him date to the year 2000 – and he wasn’t ordained a deacon and didn’t begin serving at St. Francis until 2018. The article indicates that the “Treasurer” of St. Francis Xavier Church paid bail money for VM. I want to assure you of two things: (1) we don’t have a “Treasurer” at St. Francis Xavier Church; (2) not a single penny of St. Francis Xavier money has been spent for bail or legal expenses for VM. I personally do not know who paid bail money or what was the source of the bail money, but it wasn’t paid by a member of our staff or with our funds as the article implied. We have requested through the Archdiocese of New Orleans that this be clarified, but don’t know how it will be addressed. I want to reassure everyone of the truth. If you have any questions about this, please feel free to contact me. We continue to pray for all victims of clergy sexual abuse and for healing in our Church.
Sincerely in Christ,
Fr. Joe Palermo, Pastor December 10, 2021
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Breaking News
September 30, 2022 Friday Email – Cranky St. Jerome, Hurricane Collection,
Hospitality Weekend, School Family Mass, Blessing of Pets & Food Truck Night
Masses are videotaped daily and accessible at church.stfrancisxavier.com.St. Jerome Memorial: Today the Church celebrates the Memorial of St. Jerome. St. Jerome is revered for translating the Hebrew Bible into Latin in the 400s, a project which took 15 years and made the Scriptures much more accessible to people. St. Jerome also is revered for his spiritual writings, especially his commentaries on Scripture. Finally, St. Jerome is remembered for having a difficult personality and being cranky. His sainthood proves that God isn’t looking for perfect people and that God is merciful with our personality shortcomings and quirks. Thank you, God!
Collection for Hurricane Ian: It is heartbreaking to see the devastation in Florida from Hurricane Ian. We will have a special 2nd collection at all Masses next weekend to assist storm victims in the recovery.
Hospitality Weekend this Weekend: Join us for a reception in the rear of Church after all Masses this weekend.
6th Grade School Family Mass Sunday: Join us this Sunday at 10 am Mass as our 6th graders serve as lectors, ushers and greeters.
Blessing of Pets Tuesday: This Tuesday is the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of pets. There will be a blessing of pets at 8 am in the school yard. School children are invited to bring their pets or a picture of their pets for the blessing. Parishioners also are invited to participate. As a result of the blessing, the School Yard will be closed to parking on Tuesday.
Food Truck Night Tuesday: Enjoy a cook-free night this Tuesday from 5:30-8:00 pm in the School Yard. The Food Truck Vendors are Fat Boys Pizza, Kenny’s Cajun Creole Kitchen, and ‘Sneaux di lis’ Sno-balls. Cash or credit card.
“That Man Is You” Wednesday: This spiritual enrichment program for men is every Wednesday morning in St. Joseph Hall. Coffee/breakfast at 6 am, video at 6:30 am, discussion 7-7:30 am. A different topic each week. All men are invited, even if this is their first time checking it out.
“Pivotal Players” Series Wednesday: Next Wednesday our Series features one of the most beloved saints of all, St. Francis of Assisi. 6 pm complimentary meal must be preordered by Monday October 3 at 4 pm. 6:35 pm video. All are invited.
Food Bank Report: Yesterday our Food Bank distributed groceries – including frozen entrees – to 29 individuals and families, plus grocery gift cards to 5 individuals. Thanks for supporting this ministry.
Boosterthon ‘Fun Run’ Fri Oct 7: School Children learn important values in a fundraising ‘fun run’ for the School. Contact the School to participate as a sponsor.
‘Fatima Rosary March’ Sat Oct 8: Join us at 12 noon on Sat Oct 8 as we honor Our Lady of Fatima with a Rosary March in front of the Church on Metairie Road. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament will be on the Church steps. Jambalaya Reception at 1 pm under the Port Cochere. All are invited.
Old Metairie Golf Tournament Fri Oct 14 : Our Men’s Club will host the Annual Golf Tournament benefitting SFX School on Friday, October 14, at Bayou Oaks, City Park South Course. For registration, sponsorships, donations, times, and other info, go to https://sfxmensclub.com/old-metairie-golf-classic/
‘Walking with Purpose’ “Coffee Connect” Fri Oct 14: The WWP Women’s Bible Study will hold a “Coffee Connect” on Friday, October 14, for the start of the second Opening Your Heart video in the series. No previous experience or attendance is required. Come to the 8 am Mass if you can then meet on the 2nd floor of the Parish Center at 8:30 am. Meeting dates in the second series are: October 21 and 28, and November 4, and 11. There is always an open seat open and new participants can join any meeting.
Bereavement Celebration of Life Sat Oct 15: A celebration of deceased loved ones from 9-11 am in St. Joseph Hall.
SFX Parish Picnic Sun Oct 23: Our Parish Picnic will take place at Pontiff Park Shelter 5 from 1-4 pm on Sunday, October 23. As in the past, there will be grilled pork loin and chicken, white beans and jambalaya, a hot dog bar for kids, drinks, sno-balls, games, prizes and a cake walk. There will be a contest for Best Decorated Cake with a Fall Theme, and Best Individual and Group Costumes with a Fall Theme (not a Halloween Theme) in three categories: ages 12 and under, ages 13-20, and ages 21 and over. Don’t miss this time of fellowship with the community.
Trunk or Treat Sat Oct 29: This family friendly celebration of Halloween will be on Saturday, Oct 29, from 6:30-9:00 pm in the School Yard. Mark your calendars. Details to follow.
Bourbon Raffle Nov 3: The Men’s Club will host a “(Mostly) Bourbon Raffle” benefitting our school which includes 60 bottles of liquor (mostly bourbon). Drawing on November 3. Tickets $50. Maximum of 1,600 tickets sold. To buy a ticket, go to: https://rafflecreator.com/pages/62015/sfx-men%E2%80%99s-club-mostly-bourbon-raffle.
Rosary Congress Oct 1-7: The Rosary Congress will take place at various churches in the area on October 1-7. Visit www.RosaryCongress.org for information.
Adoration Chapel Openings: Sun 3 pm, Mon 9 am, Wed 3 pm, 1st Thur 4 pm, Fri 11 pm. Dottie Watson, 504-339-4298.
Other Upcoming Events at SFX: Sharing Program Classes, weekdays, Monday to Friday, SJH and PC; RCIA, Sunday, 11 am, PC; PSR, Sunday, 4:15 pm, SJH); School Mass, 9 am Wednesdays (school parents invited); “That Man is You” Men’s Group, Wednesdays, 6 am, SJH: “Pivotal Players” Faith Formation Series, Wednesdays, 6 pm, SJH: “Walking with Purpose” Women’s Bible Study, Fridays, 8:30 am, PC (no meeting on Fri Oct 7); Praise Him! Prayer Group, Oct 18.
Mass, Rosary & Chaplet: Weekend Masses: Saturday 4 pm; Sunday 8 am, 10 am, 12 noon & 6 pm. Weekday Masses: 6:30 am & 8 am Mon through Fri; 8 am Sat. Rosary & Chaplet daily after 8 am Mass.
Adoration Hours & Office Hours; Confessions & Bulletin: Except for holidays, the Adoration Chapel is open 7 am – 6 pm Mon through Thu and continuously from 7 am Fri to 6 pm Sun; the Parish Office is open 8:30 am – 4 pm Mon through Thu and 8:30 am – 2 pm Fri. Confessions are heard at 7:30 am on Wed, on Sat at 7:30 am, 8:30 am and 3:00 pm. Bulletin in church & on line: https://www.jspaluch.com/BulletinSubscribe.aspx
Financial Thanks: Thanks to all who financially support our parish through regular donations, weekly envelopes or Faith Direct. Click here to enroll in our online giving program, Faith Direct: https://membership.faithdirect.net/LA422.
Have a blessed weekend, Fr. Joe
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Walking With Purpose
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St Francis Xavier Parish Ministry Guide Book and Directory 2022
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Faith-direct online donation with offering Text-to-give to St. Francis Xavier Church
To securely make a gift to St. Francis Xavier Church, text a dollar amount to 504-233-6373. You will be asked to complete a one-time registration page with your billing and contact information. After this registration, you can give any time by texting a dollar amount to our phone number.
Simply:
1. Text “Enroll” to 504-233-6373 to donate on a regular basis or gift amount for a one-time donation.
2. Follow the link to and complete a one-time process.
God Bless You!
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Safe Environment training
Anyone volunteering or participating at the church or in the school where children are involved, must complete a class and a background check. My registering at CMG you can take the class, which is now being offered only online due to COVID, and run your own background. Please allow about 15 days for this process to be approved before you intend to volunteer. The approval is good for 3 years.
Please see https://nolacatholic.org/safe-environment for more information about Safe Enviroment training.
Should you have any questions, please contact Cindy Bird at 504-834-0340 or email: cbird@stfrancisxavier.com
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Parish Ministries and Contact List
Adoration Chapel Dottie Watson, dottie_watson@yahoo.com (504-339-4298)
Altar Servers Carolyn Diaz, caridiaz@cox.net (504-513-2323)
Baptisms Parish Office, rgriffin@sfx-church.com (504-834-0340)
Bible Study Claudia Todaro, ctodaro@sfx-church.com (834-0348)
Boy Scouts Dale More, dalepm6@gmail.com (504-214-6370)
Bereavement Paige Rahn, paigeprahn@gmail.com (504-491-4506)
Bulletin Editor Rachel Griffin, rgriffin@sfx-church.com (504-834-0340)
Catholic Addiction Support Mary Lou McCall, maryloumccall@gmail.com (925-876-9431)
CYO Fr. Andrew Sanchez, asanchez@nds.edu (504-834-0340)
CYO Sports Vincent Liberto, vincentliberto@aol.com (504-250-9697)
Daughters of Isabella Cat Stuart, joanofarc1405@gmail.com (504-496-1171)
Deacon Ed’s Food & Helping Hand Woods & Peggy Allen, wwapla@cox.net (504-228-6250)
Disabilities Advocate Marcie O’Dwyer, marciehod@gmail.com (504-723-9807)
Eucharistic Ministers Carolyn Diaz, caridiaz@cox.net (504-513-2323)
Evangelization/Faith Formation Fr. Joe Palermo, jpalermo@arch-no.org (504-834-0340)
Family Life and Marriage David & Sarah McDonald, d.mcdon1@yahoo.com (504-496-1171)
Fatima Rosary March Cathy Lorio, cathyml63@gmail.com (504-453-9612)
Fellowship Sunday Suzy Friedrichs, suzannefriedrichs6@gmail.com (985-373-5551)
Finance Council Bill Finegan, wffeent@aol.com (504-452-3108)
Funeral Coordination Parish Office, rgriffin@sfx-church.com (504-834-0340)
Girl Scouts Tracey G. d’Hemecourt, tracey.galassi@gmail.com
Home and School Association Megan Toujouse, homeandschool.sfx@gmail.com
Hospitality Committee Suzy Friedrichs, Susan Murphy, suzannefriedrichs6@gmail.com & statonmurphy@aol.com (504-834-0340)
Knights of Columbus Kent Finger, kent.finger@cornerstonechemco.com (504-957-3348)
Lectors Bill Blessey, wmtble@bellsouth.net (504-834-3246)
Liturgy Fr. Joe Palermo, jpalermo@arch-no.org (504-834-0340)
Marriage Preparation Barbara & Tim Fox, bfox@stfrancisxavier.com
Men’s Club Edwin Grundy, lsucamaro@gmail.com (504-450-7482)
Music Ministry:
-Music Coordinator & 10 am Choir Dir. Linden Uter, lindenuter@gmail.com (337-254-5780)
-Choir Director 6 pm & Cantor Jamie Diliberto, jamiediliberto@bellsouth.net (504-258-8826)
-Pianist 6 pm Garrett Fried, Folse, garrettfried@gmail.com (504-296-6089)
-Organist (4 pm) Betty Blancq, bbcq2002@yahoo.com (504-439-3939)
-Cantor (4 pm and 12 pm) Linda Jones, ljones@sfx-church.com (504-421-7946)
Old Metairie Christmas Market Brigette Starr, brigette.b.starr@gmail.com (504-432-0601)
Old Metairie Fest OMF Committee, sfxoldmetairiefest@gmail.com
Pastoral Council Fr. Joe Palermo, jpalermo@arch-no.org (504-834-0340)
Parish School of Religion (C.C.D.) Claudia Todaro, ctodaro@stfrancisxavier.com (504-834-0348)
Parish/Storm Cleanup Days CJ Rowden, crowden@sfx-church.com (504-610-7510)
Rite of Christian Initiation Claudia Todaro, ctodaro@sfx-church.com (504-834-0348)
Respect Life Ron Carter, rtjcarter@gmail.com (504-256-9696)
Rosary Group Al Hyman (504-606-7176)
Sacrament Preparation Claudia Todaro, ctodaro@stfrancisxavier.com (504-834-0348)
St. Joseph Altar Society Rick and Jeannie Redmann, jeanniemail@cox.net (504-214-5548)
Sanctuary Society Jack Siciliano, jsiciliano@sfx-church.com (504-834-0340)
School Principal Jessica Dwyer, jdwyer@stfrancisxavier.com (504-833-1471)
School Board Amy Schayot, amyschay@yahoo.com (504-621-7556)
Sharing Program for Seniors Carol Pritchard, cpritchard@sfx-church.com (504-834-0340)
Social Justice Bob Thomas, repthomas11@gmail.com (504-462-3642)
St. Vincent de Paul Society Melanie Rose, sfxstvincentdepaul@gmail.com (504-834-0340)
Summer Cabbage Ball Brigette Starr, brigette.b.starr@gmail.com (504-432-0601)
Summer Camp Penny Montgomery, campjaguarsfx@gmail.com
Ushers and Greeters CJ Rowden, crowden@sfx-church.com (504-610-7510)
Vacation Bible Study Claudia Todaro, ctodaro@sfx-church.com (504-834-0348)
Vocations Deacon Kevin Darrah, kdarrah@arch-no.org (504-834-0340)
Walking With Purpose Bible Group Jennifer Heath, jenhenhea@gmail.com(504-338-4779)
Website (Parish) Fr. Andrew Sanchez, asanchez@nds.edu (504-834-0340)
Wedding Coordinator Linda Jones, ljones@sfx-church.com (421-7946)
Young Vincentians Robert Adoue, radoue@stfrancisxavier.com
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2022-2023 School Theme
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Saint Francis Xavier school
The first day of Class for St. Francis Xavier School is Wed, August 11
Prior to that date, painting projects and floor stripping and waxing will be completed; teachers and staff will be working hard to get everything ready for the opening bell. Pray for our School Faculty and Staff and our Parish Office Staff during their Day of Prayer at Notre Dame Seminary on Friday, August 6. Fr. Joe and Fr. Andrew will lead the Day. The Parish and School Offices will be closed all day on August 6.
NEW RULE
We are no longer allowing early check-outs past 2:30 PM on a regular day or 1:00 PM on an early dismissal day. Check-outs after 2:30 PM have increased dramatically and proven to be a distraction to the learning environment. Please only use early check-outs when absolutely necessary.REMINDERS
- Hang your name sign from your rear view mirror for the entirety of carpool so that all staff can see the name. Hint: A pants hanger works great!
- Siblings & Carpools are dismissed from the yard.
- Single Riders are dismissed from Betz Pl. Please go to your usual location even if a sibling is sick or out of school. The students are used to going to their designated side.
- If anyone in your immediate family tests positive, please notify Ms. Dwyer immediately. You can call the school, 833-1471, or email if after hours.
- Students should be kept home if they have any symptoms and their doctor should be consulted. Please do not assume it is allergies or a cold or send them to school after giving medication.
SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITYThe application portal for Champions of Catholic Education tuition assistance program will open March 1-14, 2021. All applications must be submitted through FIRST BANK & TRUST portal that will be posted on www.nolacatholicschools.org at the appropriate time.
Questions to review with students
Map for school arrival and dismissal (coming soon)
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Today's Readings
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Catholic Link
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9 hours agoMinimalism, simplifying, and small living are popular trends today. But for Catholics, the underlying spiritual realities are truly profound. And, who better to guide us in everything small and...
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2 days agoWhat is Typology? Since the time of the Apostles, the Church has shown how intimately interconnected the Old and New Testaments are in the plan of God. This unity is highlighted by typology which...
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2 days agoGospel Of Luke 17:5-10 The apostles said to the Lord, “Increase our faith.”The Lord replied,“If you have faith the size of a mustard seed,you would say to this mulberry tree,‘Be uprooted and planted...
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Job opening at SFX church and school
We have an immediate Job Opening for a Maintenance-Janitorial Worker at our Church and School. The job entails a wide range of maintenance and janitorial work, manual labor and whatever are the needs of the campus. Job entails the ability to take direction from our Facilities Manager, C.J. Rowden, and basic knowledge of HVAC, Electrical and Plumbing. Hours are 8 am to 4 pm on weekdays. Some experience required, three references. Salary based on qualifications and experience.
Contact C.J. Rowden at crowden@stfrancisxavier.com or call 504-834-0340.
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Visit our School
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Rosary
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Stations of the cross
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Ash Wednesday 2019
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Vatican YouTube
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Word on Fire
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SFX Living stations of the cross
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SFX Washing of the feet
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Prayer for protection and healing from Coronavirus
(Revised and dapted from prayer in America Magazine)
Lord Jesus, you traveled through towns and villages “curing every disease and illness.” Come to our aid in the midst of the coronavirus, that we may experience your healing love.
Heal those who are sick with the virus; may they regain their strength and health. Bring those who have died from the virus to eternal peace. Protect doctors, nurses and health care professionals who are helping the sick. Guide researchers to develop a vaccine. Be with leaders of nations; give them wisdom to act with true concern for the people they serve. Stay by our side in this time of uncertainty, anxiety and sorrow; grant us your peace.
We pray this in your most holy name, Jesus, for You are our loving and healing Lord. Our Lady of Prompt Succor, St. Joseph, St. Francis Xavier, St. Roch and St. Rosalie, pray for us. Amen.
Prayer during The Year of the Eucharist and St. Joseph
Heavenly Father, as we celebrate the Year of the Eucharist and St. Joseph, may we grow in appreciation and desire for the Body and Blood of Jesus in the Holy Eucharist, and may we imitate the faithfulness, prayerfulness and charity of St. Joseph in our lives. We ask this through Our Lord Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God forever. Amen.
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Prayer for Spiritual Communion
My Jesus, I believe that you are present in the most Blessed Sacrament. I love You above all things and I desire to receive You into my soul. Since I cannot now receive You sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart. I embrace You as if You were already there, and unite myself wholly to You. Never permit me to be separated from You. Amen.
Monthly Prayer meeting
Please click the link below to see the Scripture readings every month:
https://church.stfrancisxavier.com/monthly-prayer-group-meeting
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Our Family Prayer
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Loving and faithful God, through the years the people of our Archdiocese have appreciated the prayers and love of Our Lady of Prompt Succor in times of war, disaster, epidemic and illness. We come to you, Father, with Mary our Mother, and ask you to help us in the battle of today against violence, murder and racism.
We implore you to give us your wisdom that we may build a community founded on the values of Jesus, which gives respect to the life and dignity of all people.
Bless parents that they may form their children in faith. Bless and protect our youth that they may be peacemakers of our time. Give consolation to those who have lost loved ones through violence.
Hear our prayer and give us the perseverance to be a voice for life and human dignity in our community.
We ask this through Christ our Lord. Our Lady of Prompt Succor, hasten to help us. Mother Henriette Delille, pray for us that we may be a holy family.
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