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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 5th First Saturday 9:00 AM- Jonathan E. Clark- Family 4:30 PM- Elizabeth Millspaugh- Family

Sunday August 6th 8:30 AM- People of St. Francis Xavier Parish 10:45 AM- Francis & Ryan Alisanski- Family

Monday August 7th 6:45 AM- Anne Mollen- Friends

Tuesday August 8th 6:00 PM- Eddie Bice- Barb & Mike McCabe

Wednesday August 9th 6:45 AM- Stephie Reistetter- Friends

Thursday August 10th 6:45 AM- Ray & Louise Lollis- Friends

Friday August 11th 6:45 AM- Claude & Eileen Smith- Family

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

Ministry Schedule for St. Francis Xavier August 12th and 13th

Lector Lector Lector Cheryl Hunt Donna Reagan Joanne Hess

E. Ministers E. Ministers E. Ministers Mary Colella Veronica Hughes Vanessa Millett Carter Austin Pat Dailey Jeff Dixe Mary Finn Vince Esposito Tim Manahan Angela Barbaro Diane Foster Peggy Perl Fred Gooden

Altar Servers Altar Servers Altar Servers Anna Spitzer Marcus Darminio Diana Brown Sophie Spitzer Kyle Darminio Gavin Thompson

Annual Parish Picnic

Sunday, August 6 Noon - 4:00 pm

Come and enjoy a delicious lunch at Marcellus Park (in the pavilion across the parking lot

from the playground) and mingle with other members of your parish family!

Bring the whole family and of course an appetite.

What’s Happening This Week At St. Francis

Saturday August 5th First Saturday Men’s Group- Ch Hall Bsmt- 7:30 am First Saturday Mass- Church- 9:00 am

Sunday August 6th Prayer Ministry- Church- after 8:30 & 10:45 Mass Parish Picnic- Marcellus Park- 12:00-4:00

Monday August 7th Lectio Divina- Church Hall- 6:30 pm

Thursday August 10th Rosary- Church- 7:00 pm

Sunday August 13th Prayer Ministry- Church- after 8:30 & 10:45 Mass

Our Weekly Collection

Weekly Goal: $8,400 Last Week: $5,414

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

We welcome a new member of our parish family,

John David Nolan

the son of John and Suzanne who was

baptized on July 30, 2017.

Bible Land Adventure 2017

The Church of St. Michael & St. Peter is inviting children to journey back to discover the foundation

of our faith by learning about Jesus as a boy. August 7 – 11 9 am - Noon

Call 315-469-6600 ext. 103

Faith Formation / Religious Ed

“I keep my ideals, because in spite of everything I still believe that people are really good at heart.”

—Anne Frank

Parish Directory

Saint Francis is putting together a parish wide directory with the help of Lifetouch Photography. Each family will receive a free 8x10 copy of their

photo as well as a copy of the directory! Additional pictures and poses may be purchased.

Please help make this a success! If you do not wish to have your picture taken, please submit a photo to the rectory instead. Time slots for September are still available.

See the parish website to sign up online or call Vanessa Millet at (315) 515-8280.

Prayer Ministry

Experiencing some troublesome feelings? Fear, anger, anxiety, stress, depression? Did you know that there are fellow parishioners who will pray with you after

mass? All reasons for prayer will remain confidential.

Join us for Prayer Ministry on Sundays, behind the altar after the 8:30 and 10:45 Masses.

Saturday, October 28, 2017, is the Syracuse Catholic Women's

Conference!

The speakers are Fr. Michael Gaitley, MIC;

Sr. Ignatia Henneberry, OSF; and Michael Dopp. Time: 8:45 am – 4 pm

Location: Oncenter Complex Cost: $55 (Early Registration)

For more information, check out: www.SyracuseCatholicWomen.org

August 6, 2017 The Transfiguration of the

Lord “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased; listen

to him.” —Matthew 17:5

Throughout history, people have needed new insights, messages and affirmation regarding who God is and the reality of God’s presence in their lives. How do we know who or what we can trust, especially in troubling times? Jesus’ followers grew in their understanding of who he was — sometimes gradually, sometimes suddenly, as in today’s story of the Transfiguration. We are no different. The important thing is to keep growing in our understanding and our commitment.

Penitential Act Lord Jesus, you shared your identity with Peter, James and John: Lord, have mercy. Christ Jesus, you told them not to be afraid: Christ, have mercy. Lord Jesus, you call us to understand you without fear: Lord, have mercy.

Scripture Reading Daniel 7:9-10, 13-14 Daniel’s inspiring vision in a time of persecution Psalm 97 The Lord is my King, most high over the earth 2 Peter 1:16-19 Christ has truly been sent from God Matthew 17:1-9 Jesus exceeds the law and the prophets

Holy Father’s Prayer Intentions for August

Artists

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

Music Ministry News The Adult Choir is tentatively scheduled to resume

rehearsal on Thursday, September 7 at 7:00 pm in the church. Please watch this space for further updates.

Looking forward to working with you all!

Question of the Week For Adults: When and where have you seen God's glory?

For Children: When and where have you seen God do amazing things?