Happy New Liturgical Year!
As we enter the seasons of Thanksgiving, Advent, Christmas, and New Year’s, I would like to express my gratitude for your faith, generosity, and joyful witness to Christ.
Upcoming Dates
(As always, please refer to the bulletin for weekly updates.)
Nov. 26: Thanksgiving Vigil Mass – 5:00 PM.
Nov. 27: Thanksgiving Day – No Mass or Communion Service.
Nov. 29–30: First Sunday of Advent – Blessing of Automobiles after all Masses.
Dec. 3: Dec. 3: Feast of St. Francis Xavier – Confessions from 5:00–5:30 PM; Mass at 6:00 PM with the Blessing of Xavier Trees, followed by a reception at the St. Francis Ushers Club. Sign-up via this link.
Dec. 7: Second Sunday of Advent – Rite of Acceptance at the 10:30 AM Mass (Confessions after).
Dec. 8: Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception – Masses at 7:30 AM & 6:00 PM (Confessions after the 6 PM Mass).
Dec. 12: Movie Night – Mary of Nazareth at 6:00 PM.
Dec. 13–14: Third Sunday of Advent – Blessing of Baby Jesus; Children’s Christmas Program Following the 10:30 AM Mass.
Dec. 17: The Light Is On For You – Confessions & Adoration from 5:00–7:00 PM.
Dec. 21: Church Decorating – After the 10:30 AM Mass (all are welcome to assist).
Christmas Schedule
Dec. 24: Christmas Eve – 6:00 PM Mass (overflow seating in Gathering Space).
Dec. 25: Christmas Day – Midnight, 8:00 AM & 10:30 AM Masses (overflow seating available).
Dec. 27–28: Feast of the Holy Family – Blessing of Families at all Masses.
Dec. 31: Vigil of Mary, Mother of God – Confessions 5:00–5:30 PM; 6:00 PM Mass.
Jan. 1: Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God – 9:00 AM Mass.
Jan. 3-4: Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord – Blessing at all Masses.
Jan. 11: Christmas Undecorating – After the 10:30 AM Mass (all are welcome to assist).
Please note there will be no Thursday Adoration, Praise & Worship on November 27, December 25, or January 1. On certain weekdays, Communion Services will be offered in place of daily Mass; please see the bulletin for details. This brief adjustment will allow me to visit my parents and grandparents in Elk County. Thank you sincerely for your understanding.
During these wonderful celebrations, please be assured of my prayers for you and your families.
Fr. Ben Daghir
Pastor, St. Francis Xavier Parish
Sign up to light the Advent Wreat as a Family, Couple or Individual.Below are some additional resources to help you on your pligrimage to Christmas.
- A limited number of "Little Blue Books" will be available in the church. Please also utilize your Magnificat.
- Ascension Press is offering "Waiting Well" with Fr. Mike Schmitz for Daily Reflections in their App for those who pay for a subscription. The Sunday Reflections are free, though you still need to download the app.
- In the "myParish App" there are new Advent Buttons for your convience.
- We also encourage the many resources on Formed, that includes movies, reflections, and audios the whole family will enjoy. If you haven't created a free account with Formed, you can via our parish subscription. Simply look us up via our zip code.)
We continue our tradition of making candles on Epiphany, January 6th to have blessed on February 2nd for Candlemas Day. Let us know you're coming via this link.