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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
- MonSat 8:00 AM EnglishEnglishEN
- Friday: 9:00 AM EnglishEnglishEN School mass
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Ending with Dispensation for Attending Mass
Archbishop Aymond has announced that the dispensation from attending Sunday Mass due to Covid will end this weekend, June 5-6, the Feast of Corpus Christ, the Body and Blood of Christ.
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Adoration
7:00 am - 6:00 pm: Monday - Thursday
7:00 am on Friday to 6:00 pm on Sunday -
Rosary
Monday through Saturday: 8:30 am
Sunday: 9:00 am
Thursday: 6:00 pm -
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).
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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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June 8
Read MoreDAILY MASS AND VIDEO EVENTS. Click here to view on YouTube.
CHRISTMAS VIDEO, “TWELVE DAYS OF CHRISTMAS, COVID-STYLE”. Click here to view on YouTube.
LIVE Thursday, December 24 3:00 pm LIVE - Christmas Eve Masses in Church (Fr. Joe). Click here to view on YouTube.
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March 8According to a report just posted on nola.com, Deacon V.M. Wheeler was arrested by the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office this afternoon on counts of sexual battery of a juvenile - actions allegedly occurring in 2000 and 2001. V.M. wasn't ordained a deacon in the Catholic Church until 2018, which is when he was assigned to St. Francis Xavier Church. Archbishop Aymond removed V.M from diaconal ministry on August 2, 2020 when the Archbishop received a complaint about the abuse. We need to take all claims of sexual abuse seriously and pray for all the sexually abused. May God bring grace and healing. I stand ready to speak with anyone who would like to talk about this situation. You may contact me at the Parish Office. God bless. Fr. JoeRead More
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"Summer search" program
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Up coming events in the parishSunday August 8
- Final edition of "The Search", 1:30-3:30, SJH
Sunday August 29, 3pm, Concert in the Church- Internationally renown sporano Sarah Jane McMahon Concert
Wednesdays in September (1, 8, 15, 22)- "The Chosen" season 1 (2 episodes per night), 6:45pm, SJH
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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.
Theme for school year 2020-2021
Questions to review with students
Map for our school arrival and dismissal
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Parish update
Tuesday Update
on Monday, July 26, 2021
Jesus’ Grandparents
Masses are videotaped daily and accessible at church.stfrancisxavier.com.; Fr. Andrew has the video Masses Monday thru Wednesday; Fr. Joe has the video Masses Thursday and Friday
St. Joachim and St. Anne, the Grandparents of Jesus: Today – on the heels of World Day of Prayer for Grandparents and the Elderly – the Church celebrates the Memorial of Jesus’ grandparents, St. Joachim and St. Anne, the parents of the Blessed Mother. Scripture doesn’t say anything about them but Church tradition remembers them. We can be certain that the two people whom God entrusted to be the parents of Mary had a positive impact on the life of Jesus – even if only through the faith, service and love of Jesus’ mom. We again thank God for the gift of our grandparents and ask God’s abundant blessings on them for good health, strong faith, and peace.
Blood Drive Thank-You: Yesterday’s Blood Drive was a great success as the Blood Bank received 44 units of whole blood from our parishioners. Thanks to all who donated the gift of life. Thanks to others who tried to donate blood but couldn’t. God bless all!
Food Bank Thursday: Our Food Bank will be open for business on Thursday from 9-11 am in St. Joseph Hall. This is the last time for “Christmas in July” treats. Thanks to all who support this ministry.
CYO Rose Rally for Life this Friday and Saturday: St. Angela Merici will host the Annual Rose Rally for Life this weekend; it begins at 9 pm on Friday evening and ends at 6 am on Saturday. Our CYO will join other area CYOs in an all-night walkathon for pro-life causes. Please keep our youth in prayer for this special event.
Final Edition of “Summer Search” on August 8: The final edition of our “Summer Search” Program will take place on Sunday, August 8, from 1:30 – 3:30 pm. The two videos that will be shown are entitled, “Are you Saved?” and “Why did God create a Church?” Both videos contain inspirational stories and teachings. There is no cost to attend. Free snacks and water will be served. No registration required. All are invited.
School begins August 11; other School and Parish News: The first day of Class for St. Francis School is Wednesday, 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.
Sarah Jane McMahon in Concert August 29: New Orleans’ own internationally renowned soprano Sarah Jane McMahon will present a Live Concert in St. Francis Church on Sunday, August 29, at 3 pm. Sarah Jane has performed in operas and theatre nationally and around the world. She will perform Broadway, Opera and Sacred Music favorites. Admission is free. A Good Will Offering will be taken. All are invited.
“The Chosen” at SFX in September: We will show Season One of “The Chosen” Miniseries on the life of Jesus on the big screen in St. Joseph Hall on four Wednesday evenings in September (September 1, 8, 15 and 22): two episodes per night. We will begin at 6:45 pm and end by 8:15 pm. We won’t serve food but will provide bottled water. There will be an opportunity to share memorable moments with fellow parishioners and discuss how the miniseries stacks up with Scripture. All are invited.
Upcoming Events: Rosary in Church 8:30 am Monday – Saturday, 6 pm Thursday, and 9 am Sunday; CYO Rose Rally for Life, July 30-31, St. Angela Merici Church; Parish and School Office Staff Day of Prayer at Notre Dame Seminary, August 6 (Parish and School Offices closed); Final Edition of Summer Search, Sunday, August 8, 1:30 pm, SJH; School begins, August 11; Sarah Jane McMahon in Concert, SFX Church, Sunday, August 29, 3 pm; “The Chosen” Miniseries, Wednesday evenings in September; “The Presence” Eucharist Series, Wednesday evenings in October.
Adoration Chapel, Office Hours, Confession Schedule and Bulletin: Except during holidays, the Adoration Chapel is open Monday through Thursday from 7 am to 6 pm, and from 7 am on Friday to 6 pm on Sunday. The Parish Office is open from 8:30 am – 4:00 pm Monday through Thursday and from 8:30 am to 2:00 pm on Friday. Confessions will be heard this Wednesday and Saturday at 7:30 am by Fr. Andrew, and this Saturday at 3:00 pm by Fr. Joe. The Parish Bulletin is available on the website and in church.
Thanks to all who financially support our parish through regular donations, weekly envelopes or Faith Direct. We couldn’t fulfill our mission as Church without your support. Click here to enroll in Faith Direct: https://membership.faithdirect.net/LA422.
I will be away visiting a priest classmate from this afternoon to Wednesday evening. Fr. Andrew is in charge the next two days! The next Email Update will be on Friday, July 30.
HAVE A BLESSED WEEK, FR JOE
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Today's Readings
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Reading I Ex 34:29-35Responsorial Psalm 99:5, 6, 7, 9Gospel Mt 13:44-46
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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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Eucharistic Lecture Series: A Celebration of the Year of the Eucharist
Time schedule for each session:
5:30 pm: Eucharistic Adoration
6:00 - 7:00 pm: Lecture and Q&A
Location: Schulte Auditorium at Notre Dame Seminary (2901 S. Carollton Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70118)
Watch livestream of each lecture on youtube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbWUrGENcibx6KlEtIb1Syw/videos
Click on the link sessions below to register to attend the lectures:#1 Wednesday, January 27th: The Eucharist in the Life of the Church by Fr. James Wehner
#2 Wednesday, February 17th: The Eucharist in Sacred Scripture by Dr. Nathan Mastnjak
#3 Wednesday, March 17th: The Eucharist in the Letters of St. Ignatius of Antioch by Dr. Gregory Vall
#4 Wednesday, April 21st: The Real Presence of the Eucharist by Dr. David Liberto
#5 Wednesday, May 19th: Eucharistic Images and Art by Prof. Jordan Haddad
#6 Wednesday, June 16th: The Eucharist and Human Suffering by Fr. Michael Champagne, CJC
#7 Wednesday, July 21st: The Eucharist and Poetry by Fr. Philip Neri Powell, OP
#8 Wednesday, August 18th: The Eucharist and the Moral Life by Fr. Bryce Sibley
#9 Wednesday, September 15th: The Eucharist at the Center of Family Life by Dr. Tom and Patti Neal
#10 Wednesday, October 20th: Eucharistic Miracles and Saints by Fr. Jeffrey Montz
#11 Wednesday, November 17th: Eucharistic Devotions by Fr. Nile Gross
#12 Wednesday, December 15th: The Eucharist and the Future of the Church by Archbishop Alfred Hughes
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Year of the Eucharist
Beginning on the Feast of the Baptism of Our Lord, January 10, 2021, the local Catholic Churches in Archdiocese of New Orleans have entered into the Year of the Eucharist, a time of renewal, healing, and communion. This year is dedicated to helping all of us, clergy, religious, and laity, grow in our relationship with Christ.We begin this important year on the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord because baptism marks the beginning of our initiation into Jesus Christ, a lifelong journey toward union with Christ and one another. The Eucharist is communion with God. Christ nourishes us with his very Body and Blood so that we can be joined more closely to him and to all humanity.
As the universal church observes a special Year of St. Joseph as proclaimed by the Holy Father, we in the Archdiocese of New Orleans call upon St. Joseph’s powerful intercession to bring us closer to Jesus in the Eucharist.
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Year of St. Joseph
Marking the 150th anniversary of St. Joseph being declared patron of the universal church, Pope Francis proclaimed a yearlong celebration dedicated to the foster father of Jesus. In a Dec. 8, 2020 apostolic letter, "Patris Corde" ("With a father's heart"), the pope said Christians can discover in St. Joseph, who often goes unnoticed, "an intercessor, a support and a guide in times of trouble." He then continue: "St. Joseph reminds us that those who appear hidden or in the shadows can play an incomparable role in the history of salvation. A word of recognition and of gratitude is due to them all"
Plenary indulgence in the year of St. Joseph:
A Plenary Indulgence is the full remission of punishment for sin so that no cleansing is required in Purgatory. As a special blessing of the Year of St. Joseph and owing to St. Joseph’s role as the Protector of Life and Universal Patron of the Church, Pope Francis has announced a plenary indulgence attached to receipt of the sacraments on reciting prayers to St. Joseph. See www.https://nolacatholic.org/ prayers-to-st-joseph.
Conditions for Indulgence: The plenary indulgence is granted under the “usual conditions” for an indulgence: Confession, Eucharistic Communion and Prayer for the Intentions of the Pope. It is granted to the faithful who are detached from sin and who participate in prayer for the Year of St. Joseph in one of the following ways:
(1) Meditate for at least 30 minutes on the Lord’s Prayer, or take part in a Spiritual Retreat of at least one day that includes a meditation on St. Joseph
(2) Perform a spiritual or corporal work of mercy in the spirit of St. Joseph
(3) Recite a family or couple rosary
(4) Entrust their daily work to St. Joseph or pray to him for those seeking gainful work
(5) Recite the Litany of St. Joseph for persecuted Christians.Indulgence for the Sick:
Amid the ongoing Covid-19 concerns, the plenary indulgence is also extended to the sick, the elderly, the dying and all those who can’t leave their homes. They can obtain the indulgence if they are detached from sin and have the intention of fulfilling, as soon as possible, the three conditions for an indulgence plus recite an act of piety to honor St. Joseph, offering to God the sufferings of their lives.
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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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