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WEEKEND LITURGY SCHEDULE:Saturday Vigil - 4:30 PM

Sunday Masses - 8:30 & 10:45 AMSacrament of Penance - Saturday 3:30prn

TELEPHONES:Rectory: 673-25311 West Main St., P.O. Box L77

Rel. Ed. Center: 673-4L07

53 North Street

OUR MISSION STATEMENT:"Saint Francis Xavier Parish is o Christian Family dedicated to the mission ofJesus ond the teachings of the Catholic Church. We are committed to fosteringspiritual growth and to responding to the humqn needs of both our faith com-munity and the larger community by sharing our gifts and resources."

Liturqv ScheduleWeekend Masses: Holy Day Masses: See schedule inside,Saturday Evening Vigil:4:30 pm

Sunday Masses:B:30 am & 10:45 am Daily Mass: 6:45 am Mon, Wed, Thur, Fri

Weekend Mass Schedule in our areaSt. Michael-St. Peter St. Mary's of the Lake St. Patrick's JordanSat. Evening: 5:00 pm Sat. Evening: 4:30 pm Sat. Evening: 5:00 pmSunday: 7:30, 9:00 & 11:15 am Sunday: 8:00 & 10:15 am Sunday: 8:00 & 10:00 am

PASTORAL STAFF:Pastor: Rev, Daniel C. Muscalino*Pastoral Associate: Deacon John J. Falge*Religious Ed. Director: Renee O'Connor*Parish Secretaries: Mary Jo Osterman

Katherine BoosSocial Service Coordinators:

Edie BrownRosalie DurandPatty White

Music Director: Robin Schott, Jr.Buildings and Grounds: Ron SchneiderConfirmation Coordinators :

Kristin SchoeneckMaureen Manke

Health Ministry: Maureen CurtinHousekeeper: Roxanne RaichtParish Historian: John P. Curtin

PARISH TRUSTEES:Diane Foster*Joseph E. Durand*

on Parish Council

SACRAMENTS:Baptism:Class required.Call rectory for arrangements.Reconciliation: Sat. 3:30 - 4:00Marriage: Arrangements atleast 6 months in advance.

NEW PARISHIONERS are most welcome.See Fr. Muscalino after Mass or callthe Rectory.

PARISH COUNCILJay Austin Roxanne TaylorTerry Hall Kim FloodPen Anderson MarV McCluskyCheryl Hunt Terry Kotlarz

FINAI\ICE COMMITTEE:Rick ReaganGary GermainChris HuntDiane FosterRev. Daniel C. MuscalinoDc. John J. FalgeJohn P. CurtinJoseph E. DurandAlso

Saturday August 12th

4:30 PM- People of St. Francis Xavier Parish

Sunday August 13th 8:30 AM- Deceased Members of the Miller Family- Family 10:45 AM- Margaret Losky- Mary McGreal

Monday August 14th 6:45 AM- Ray & Louise Lollis- Friends 6:00 PM- Vigil of the Assumption- Anne Mollen- Friends

Tuesday August 15th- The Assumption 6:45 AM- Barbara Paolotti- Friends 6:00 PM- Mary & Fred Buettgens- Beverly & Al Buettyens

Wednesday August 16th 6:45 AM- Thomas Yeager- Friends

Thursday August 17th 6:45 AM- Marie Shea- Friends

Friday August 18th 6:45 AM- Daniel Aherin- Aherin Family

Saturday August 19th

4:30 PM- Emmett & Karen Conley- Family

Sunday August 20th 8:30 AM- People of St. Francis Xavier Parish 10:45 AM- William Skvarch Sr.- Sarah & Peter

Skvarch

Ministry Schedule for St. Francis Xavier August 19th and 20th

Lector Lector Lector Megan Palmowski Patrick Canny Marty McClusky

E. Ministers E. Ministers E. Ministers Martha Lollis Beth Feeney Mary Ellen Koloski Mary Jo Palmowski Kim LaRose Marty McClusky Hugh White Terry Hall Terry McClusky Brenda Bronstad Jeannie Cupoli Kim McAuliff Beth Cusick

Altar Servers Altar Servers Altar Servers John White Kadie Tierney Elliot Austin Luke Spitzer Mia Welsh Mason Falge Emma Roseboom

Music Ministry News The Adult Choir is scheduled to resume rehearsal on

Wednesday, September 6th at 7:00 pm in the church.

Looking forward to working with you all!

What’s Happening This Week At St. Francis

Sunday August 13th Prayer Ministry- Church- after 8:30 & 10:45 Mass Parish Picnic- Marcellus Park- 12:00-4:00

Monday August 14th Vigil Mass- Church- 6:00 pm Lectio Divina- Church Hall- 6:30 pm

Tuesday August 15th Holy Day Mass- Church- 6:45 am & 6:00 pm

Thursday August 17th Rosary- Church- 7:00 pm

Sunday August 20th Prayer Ministry- Church- after 8:30 & 10:45 Mass

Our Weekly Collection

Weekly Goal: $8,400 Last Week: $7,426

Please Pray For: Missy Fitz, Austin Marlowe, Brian Stonelake, Lucienne Henneberry, J.E.L., Brett Kresco, Conor Osterman, Ellie Hauver, Allan Stonecipher, Jo’Ann F., Genie Barnes, Donna Martin, Kermit Tucker, Sr. Mary Brendan Wilson, Michelle Fleegel, Jack Palen, Kelly Cunningham Suberts

Please Pray for Our Homebound: Grace Genter, Nicole Adams, Mike Berish, Ethel Cole, Peggy Crysler, Isabell LaClair, Leda Stopyro, Barbara Weinberger, Barbara Vautrot, Bob & Kay Wilson, Gerry Joyce, Marie Patterson, Patricia Welch, Mary Martin

Holy Day Mass Schedule

Please remember Tuesday, August 15th is a Holy Day of obligation. In honor of

The Assumption of The Blessed Virgin Mary, we will be having a Vigil Mass on Monday,

August 14th at 6:00 pm and Tuesday, August 15th, the Holy Day, at 6:45 am and 6:00 pm.

St. Michael’s Parish Picnic Invitation

The Church of St. Michael & St. Peter invites parishioners of St. Francis Xavier to their

annual Parish Picnic. The picnic is Sunday, September 10th at 12:30 in the Parish Center.

A delicious picnic lunch is served, and plenty of fun awaits all who attend.

Faith Formation / Religious Ed

“There are two ways of spreading light – to be the candle or the mirror that reflects it.”

—Edith Wharton, Vesalius in Zante

The 8th Annual Syracuse Catholic Women’s

Conference is coming on October 28th at the

Oncenter in Syracuse. A day out with women featuring internationally known

speakers including: Fr. Michael E. Gaitley, MIC; Sr. Ignatia Henneberry, OSF; and Michael Dopp. The theme for this year’s Conference is “In Search of a

Servant’s Heart” in keeping with the messages of Our Lady at Fatima 100 years ago!

There will be priests available to hear Confessions and Holy Mass will be celebrated by Bishop Cunningham, a

seated plated lunch and much more!

Returning this year is the popular “TABLE 4 TEN” registration for groups that would like to sit together at

lunch. If St. Francis has 10 people interested; our parish will sponsor this event - call Katherine at the SFX

Rectory (315) 673-2531 before August 31st.

Registration will be $70 at the door (if space allows). We are expecting a sold-out conference!

Register early to secure your seat. For more information or to register online, please visit

www.SyracuseCatholicWomen.org

ENDOW

(Educating on the Nature and Dignity Of Women)

Endow’s Letter to Women course is an enriching and eye opening way to learn what the church really thinks about women and their role in the world today. This group study is foundational to Endow and is based on

Pope John Paul II’s 1995 letter to all women of the world. It reaffirms the dignity of human persons as it

upholds the special place women occupy in the family, the Church, and the world.

When: September 28, 2017 – meets consecutive Thursdays for 6-8 weeks Time: 7pm Location: Church Hall

To register for this course or for more information, please call Joanne Hettinger at (315) 726-2121.

August 13, 2017 19th Sunday in Ordinary

Time “O you of little faith, why did you

doubt?” —Matthew 14:31

Today’s readings remind us that God speaks to us and beckons us in

so many unexpected and surprising ways. Some of us may respond better to an almost indistinguishable whisper, while others need a wakeup call that requires great courage on our part — like Peter’s call to walk on water. Hearing, seeing, giving our full assent to what we experience, may not be easy. But the message has been consistent throughout history: God continues to invite us.

Penitential Act Lord Jesus, you appeared to your disciples on the stormy sea: Lord, have mercy. Christ Jesus, you commanded Peter to walk on the water: Christ, have mercy. Lord Jesus, you call us to have the courage to come to you: Lord, have mercy.

Scripture Reading 1 Kings 19:9a, 11-13a God is revealed in the tiny, whispering sound. Psalm 85 Lord, let us see your kindness. Romans 9:1-5 Paul affirms God’s love for the Jews. Matthew 14:22-33 Jesus calls Peter to walk on the water.

Holy Father’s Prayer Intentions for August

Artists

That artists of our time, through their ingenuity, may help everyone discover the beauty of creation.

Parish Directory

Saint Francis is putting together a parish wide directory with the help of Lifetouch Photography.

Please help make this a success! Time slots for September are available. See the parish website to sign up or call Vanessa Millet at (315) 515-8280.

Question of the Week

For Adults: When have you doubted the loving care of God for you as the apostles did in the boat? For Children: How do you know that Jesus is with you at all times?