saint FRancis xavieR paRish July 5, 2020

Our MissiOn stateMent

st. Francis Xavier is a cathOlic- Jesuit parish 

ignited by the eucharist 

tO pray, serve, dO Justice, and lOve.

“Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest.”

-Matthew 11:28

Art work by our Day Care children

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Welcome!

We are delighted you are here.

celebrating sunday all the way home:

On the way home from Mass consider asking:

What burdens (physical, emotional, or spiritual) do you want to give over to Jesus?

May --- Pat Loran, Kylie Esh, Belinda Nowatzke, Agnes Gerra,

Emma Neuman, Arlene Kochel, Justin Roness, Larry Blazevich, Kathleen Roberts, Andrew Roller,

Andrew Hasquet, Jim Caplis, Ray Hoffman, Laura Fellin, and Bruce Peterson.

receive His healing and consolation.

We invite you to sit in the pews marked with white ribbon so we may maintain social distancing requirements and efficiently sanitize.

Daily weekday Mass: 8:00 am

Resumption of Weekend Liturgies:

5:00 pm Saturday with 8:00 am, 10:00 am, & 6:00 pm on Sunday (10:00 am will be live streamed)

Reconciliation Opportunity: Saturday 3:00 to 4:30 pm or by appointment

Eucharistic Adoration: 9:00 – 3:00 pm Wednesdays, 9:00 – 12:00 pm First Fridays

Mass Intentions for The Month of July, 2020

Saturday 7/4 Frank DeStefano* Sunday 7/5 Jack McCoy Susie Byrne For the People* Monday 7/6 Tuesday 7/7 Doris Ann Burger Wednesday 7/8 Thursday 7/9 Kate Deeds Friday 7/10 Saturday 7/11 Barbara & John Frank Family Sunday 7/12 For the People* Betty Himmelsbach

Monday 7/13

Well wishes for Fr. Joseph

Due to COVID-19 we are not able to give Fr. Joseph a proper send off. We encourage those wishing to send him a card to do so care of the St. Francis Xavier parish office. Please rest assured that he will receive it.

Thank you.

Mass Scriptures for the Month of July, 2020

Saturday 7/4 Amos 9:11-15 Ps. 85 Matt. 9:14-17 Sunday 7/5 Zech. 9:9-10 Fourteenth Sunday in OrdT. Ps. 145 Rom. 8:9, 11-13 Matt. 11:25-30 Monday 7/6 Hos. 2:16, 17c-18, 21-22 Ps. 145 Matt. 9:18-26 Tuesday 7/7 Hos. 8:4-7, 11-13 Ps. 115 Matt. 9:32-38 Wednesday 7/8 Hos. 10:1-3, 7-8, 12 Ps. 105 Matt. 10:1-7 Thursday 7/9 Hos. 11:1-4, 8e-9 Sts. Leo Mangin, Mary Ps. 80 Zhu Wu, and comps. Matt. 10:7-15 Friday 7/10 Hos. 14:2-10 Ps. 51 Matt. 10:16-23 Saturday 7/11 Isa. 6:1-8 St. Benedict Ps. 93 Matt. 10:24-33

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It is with humble, yet great joy that I greet you this weekend as the new pastor of St. Francis Xavier and St. Ignatius Mission parishes, along with mission stations, Sacred Heart, Arlee and St. John Berchmans, Jocko. I am grateful for the trust placed in me by the JesuitWest provincial, Scott Santarosa, and by the Bishop of Helena, Austin Vetter. I am also encouraged by your warm welcome of me and by your prayers. Since join-ing the Ravalli Jesuit Community in the winter of 2017, I have served at Loyola Sacred Heart, teaching and coaching, and then, since the summer of 2017, as Pastoral Delegate at St. Ignatius Mission; serving also at St. Francis Xavier every other month or so. As such, many of you already know me and therefore I do not feel the need to list my resume or history. I would like to share a little about my leadership style. St. Francis Xavier and St. Ignatius Mission have wonderfully strong ministry teams in place, so I do not see any radical change at either parish.

My concept of leadership stems from the central idea of Ignatian spirituality. This spirituality is grounded in the loving encounter of Ignatius of Loyola, with the Father’s love thrust into human history by Jesus of Nazareth. It is grounded in Ignatian readings of the Gospel message of a God interacting with us as a merci-ful and faithful Father; a vision of reality, although aware of sin, in which one is open to a personal encoun-ter with Christ. This encounter summons the individual to freedom, the freedom granted unconditionally to us by Christ on the Cross.

As a Jesuit priest serving in the Diocese of Helena and formed by the Ignatian charism, I believe leadership must also therefore be through discernment. This discernment is understood as a means of grasping God’s will. As in any apostolate, this would require the continuance of the Jesuit pedagogical methods so well-known through academic excellence, Mission statements, local practices, and in union with the hierarchi-cal Roman Church. St. Francis Xavier and St. Ignatius Mission must not only be recognized by traits easily specified, i.e., active participation, good liturgical practices, and a healthy community; but also, by their commitment to the service of Christ’s Gospel message being played out both locally and in the world. With your prayers and support, this is exactly what I and the ministry team desire to do at St. Francis Xavier and St. Ignatius Mission parishes.

Many Blessings,

C. Hightower, SJ

Pastor

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June 17, 2020

Dear Saint Francis Xavier Parish,

On behalf of Missoula Catholic Schools, we would like to thank you for your support and prayers over

the course of the school year and for the generous contribution of $15,000, supporting our 2019-20

Companions Tuition Assistance Program. Your charitable contribution is appreciated and will begin

making an impact right away.

Thank you for all that you do to help the light of our mission shine brightly. Many of our inspiring

students wouldn’t have the chance to receive a Catholic education if it weren’t for the generous support

of our community. Thank you for your commitment to our mission and the formation of young men

and women of compassion, conscience, competence, and community.

Sincerely,

The Missoula Catholic Schools Leadership Team

Deb Jones

Executive Director,

Missoula Catholic Schools Foundation

Christina Vierra-McGill

Principal,

Saint Joseph School

Kathy Schneider

Principal,

Loyola Sacred Heart High School

Lisa VanCanagan

Controller,

Missoula Catholic Schools

5420 West pine street, Missoula Mt, 59802 406.542.0321 sfxmissoula.org

Collections for June 28, 2020 Will appear in our next bulletin due to early holiday submission. Thank you for your generous giving!

July 5, 2020

the 14th sunday in ORdinaRy tiMe

Now accepting applications

for the 2020-21 academic

year. Space is limited,

apply now!

Serve. Learn. Lead. Succeed.

Part time music teacher

7/8th grade Math/Theology

7/8th grade Social Studies/Theology

PE/Health specialist

ST. JOSEPH SCHOOL IS HIRING

Come join the dynamic team of educators and

staff at St. Joseph School! Visit our website for

job descriptions and details for the following

open positions. Interviews are ongoing. All

qualified and interested candidates should send a

resume, cover letter, and three references with

contact information, to Principal Christina Vierra

McGill at tina.mcgill@mcsmt.org

HIRING IMMEDIATELY FOR:

For more information about the schools, please contact Kathy

Schneider, Loyola Sacred Heart High School Principal at

406-549-6101 k.schneider@mcsmt.org and/or

Christina Vierra McGill, St. Joseph School Principal at

406-549-1290 tina.mcgill@mcsmt.org.

Tuition Assistance and Scholarships Available

Online Summer Ministry!

June 15th to August 14th, Legendary Lodge & OYYAM will offer free online youth ministry programs hosted at: www.diocesehelena.org/summer20.

The Gary Turback Memorial Back to School Drive is upon us again and they are once again looking for donations of new socks and underwear for all ages of school children. They are in their 30th year of provid-ing back-to-school items for kids who are referred to them from different social agencies.

We have a box in the back of the church which will remain there until the end of July.

Thank you for helping out!