ST. FRANCIS XAVIER, HYANNIS, MA
OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST, KING OF THE UNIVERSE
DIOCESE OF FALL RIVER
NOVEMBER 20, 2016
But Nobody Ever Told Me XXXVII
Tradition is surprisingly fragile. Once a link of the chain is
broken, it is extremely difficult to reattach—and if it effects a second
link—almost impossible. What often happens in many disciplines is
that an older generation assumes that the younger generation knows
how and why certain things are done. We can see this in everything
from sports practices to cooking recipes.
Today we close out our observance of this Extraordinary Jubilee
Year of Mercy, and accordingly, this series. What effective and sustainable resolutions can we make so that we continue to avail ourselves of the Mercy of for the rest of our lives? The basic building
blocks of a mature person are the ability to say “I’m sorry” and
“thank you”. God has given us Sacraments to be able to do the same
with Him.
Last week we discussed the power of authentic gratitude. We
also mentioned that in the Latin-based languages, the word for
“thank you” has an implied connection to the divine—words meaning “mercy” or “grace”—and in Jesus’ mind, the expression of gratitude is related to Faith. (see Lk 17:12-19)
The English transliteration of the Greek word for ‘thanksgiving’
is eucharistia. Look familiar? This explains a lot about the Eucharist.
Jesus Christ is present Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity in the
Eucharist. This is the perennial teaching of the Church. However,
there is more to the Eucharist than merely what God does, and it
makes an enormous difference in the fruitfulness (effect) of this sacrament in us.
There is a reason why we take up the collection when we do.
At the same time the host elements (bread and wine) that will be
used for Consecration at that Mass are also presented and placed on
the Altar.
The idea is that we (the community) are presenting to the Lord
(via the hands of the Deacon and Priest) the fruit of our lives. Symbolized by the bread and wine are our victories and defeats, successes and failures, merits and sins, works and deficiencies, sufferings and healings, all those whom we love and hold in our hearts, all
those whom we have encountered, and our very lives over the past
week since we were last present at Mass.
This is symbolized by the offering (collection), but for it
to be real and complete, we need to think of all of those things
and imagine handing them over to be placed on the Altar. If
we do not do this, Jesus cannot bless those things in our lives
the way He wants to. He can always give us Himself, but even
God cannot give what He does not have. He wants to bless,
strengthen and heal us and gave us the Eucharist for this purpose. It is not His fault if we do not avail ourselves of it.
Next week: Transition...
ST. FRANCIS XAVIER, HYANNIS, MA
STEWARDSHIP OF PRAYER
~ ST. FRANCIS XAVIER ~
Saturday:
8:30 AM
4:00 PM
Sunday:
9 AM
11AM
1 PM
Monday:
8:30 AM
Tuesday:
8:30 AM
Wednesday
8:30 AM
Thursday:
8:30 AM
Friday:
8:30 AM
Saturday:
8:30 AM
4:00 PM
Sunday:
9 AM
11AM
1 PM
Nov 19
Mary Appleton
Mary E. Alfieri
Nov 20
Special Intention
Joseph Chilli
Members of the Parish
Nov 21
Doris M. Brown
Nov 22
President John F Kennedy
Nov 23
Joseph Dolphin
Nov 24
Howard Roth
Nov 25
Aaron Bandur
Nov 26
Edmund Dery
Brohn Morin
Nov 27
Members of the Parish
Joseph Saad
Theresa Corcoran
~ SACRED HEART CHAPEL ~
Saturday:
4 PM
Sunday:
8 AM
Saturday:
4 PM
Sunday:
8 AM
Nov 19
Thelma Murphy
Nov 20
Joseph Mahoney
Nov 26
Janet Lott
Nov 27
Barbara Chapdlaine
OUR CONDOLENCES
“REST IN PEACE”
DEACON RICHARD DRESSER
SEPTEMBER 2, 1921
NOVEMBER 15, 2016
PLEASE KEEP THE DRESSER
FAMILY IN YOUR PRAYERS.
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SANCTUARY LAMP
Please contact the Parish Office if you
would like to book the Sanctuary Lamp at
St. Francis, in honor of a loved one. The
Sanctuary Lamp is lit this week in honor of:
COLLECTIONS
October 23, 2016
- $ 7,201
St. Vincent DePaul Society - $ 2,713
DEACON MANUEL &
MRS. MARY JANE CAMARA
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
K of C Council 2525, 500 Club monthly raffle
November winners are:
$250 Marquerite MacNeeley
$100 Nancy Leone
$ 50 Brian Geraghty
$ 50 Edward Gilsenan
$ 50 Rita Donovan
Centerville
Plantation, FL
Centerville
Centerville
Whitman
You can join anytime for $50.00 and you participate
in 12 consecutive Monthly drawings with 60 chances
to win.
Applications are available in the parish
office or in the box outside of the K of C Hall
entrance.
For
more
information
email
[email protected] or call 508-775-4054.
SFX YOUNG ADULTS GROUP
SFX Young adults will be
hosting a get together on
Sunday November 27 at
6:30pm for the first annual
'Amigo Dando'. All Young
Adults (18-35) are invited;
please bring a Mexican inspired
dish to share.
For more
information about this event,
and future events check us out
at Cape Cod Catholic on
FaceBook.
ST. FRANCIS XAVIER 5TH ANNUAL DECEMBER FAIR
Donations are needed for Gift Baskets that will be on sale at our December Fair. The following
NEW items are needed: candles, note cards/paper, napkins, decorative guest or kitchen towels,
soaps or hand creams, small cheese boards, wine, coffee/teas, small jams/jellies, decorative
mugs or glasses, spa items, gift cards from local shops. If you would like to receive it, we can use
it. New items will be collected following Sunday Masses in the lower church hall from 8:00am1:00pm. A few items from many will help so much. Thank you in advance for your generosity.
Questions, please contact Germaine at 508-775-9017.
HOLIDAY DINNER BASKET REQUEST - ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY
Our St. Vincent de Paul Society is getting ready for the Thanksgiving and Christmas Dinner
Baskets which we give to those in need each year. We need your help as the number of
applicants has risen, as well as the price of food. If you like to help us, we need the
following items: Potatoes bagged, apples, onions, butternut squash, canned vegetables
(corn, sweet potatoes, green beans). We invite you to bring your donations to the Food
Pantry on any Tuesday or Friday morning between 10:00 and 12:00 or after the weekend
Masses. During the weekends before November 12 you may also leave you nonPerishable items in the food baskets located the entrances to the Church and Chapel. Pray
for us as we prepare for the holidays for the needy, who always need your prayers.
OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST - KING OF THE UNIVERSE
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ADORATION
MONDAY
THROUGH
FRIDAY
NOON TO 3PM
COME PRAY
AN HOUR WITH ME.
EUCHARISTIC APOSTLES
OF DIVINE MERCY
Meetings are held every other
Monday. The next meeting will be
held on Nov 28. For further
information, call the office at
508.775.0818.
ADORATION COME PRAY
ONE HOUR WITH ME
There is a need for additional people to spend
a time with Our Lord. Sometimes things come
up (illness, family problems) that require the
presence of the person who said they would
pray with the Lord. It is difficult to predict, but
also makes it difficult for them to follow through
with this commitment. If you can fill in as a
substitute, could you please contact Deacon
Bruce
Baxter
at
his
email
at
[email protected]
or call the
Parish Office for details 508.775.0818. Thank
you to those of you who have come forward
and offered to help.
COFFEE AND FELLOWSHIP'
LIGHT LUNCH, TOO...!!
Come join our Sunday Social, coffee
and donuts after the 9AM Mass and
light lunch this weekend, after the 11AM
Mass. A $5 donation would be
appreciated. This is a great opportunity
to visit with fellow parishioners and our
Fall visitors. Hope to see you there.
YOUR BEST ADVENT EVER
Before you know it, we’ll be buying presents, writing Christmas cards, baking cookies,
decorating our trees. November 27 is the beginning of Advent, when we prepare spiritually for
the coming of Christ. When we get ready to encounter Jesus, opening our hearts to Him. You
can go online to BestAdventEver.com. Sign up now and each day in Advent, you’ll receive an
email with practical tips, free Christmas music, and an inspirational video. It’s free, takes
about 5 minutes, and provides you with your own personal Advent retreat focused on what’s
really important – the birth of Jesus. Sign up NOW at BestAdventEver.com.
“LOVE IS THE ANSWER”
- DEC 14, 2016
Ja Spirituality for Everyday Living mini-retreat led by Peggy Patenaude of Taking Time Out, will be
held on Wednesday, December 14 at Sacred Hearts Retreat Center in Wareham, MA from 10:00am
-12:30pm. (Coffee at 9:30) Cost is $20. Pre-registration required. Contact Peggy at 508-548-9149 or
[email protected]. For more information, visit www.timeoutretreats.com.
“GROWING INTO WHOLENESS”
– Jan 13 – 15, 2017
Women’s Weekend Retreat: “Growing into Wholeness” at Miramar Retreat Center in Duxbury, MA
January 13-15, 2017. For more information, see above contact information.
DIOCESE OF FALL RIVER
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MASS OF THANKSGIVING
Wednesday, November 23, 2016 - 7:00 PM
For all of our Parish Communities
+ Candles for your Thanksgiving table will be blessed and given to all.
+ Refreshments in the lower church hall, after Mass.
+ A non-perishable food item for the St. Vincent DePaul
Food Pantry would be an appreciated work of mercy.
++++++
A Mass of Thanksgiving will also be celebrated on
Thursday, Thanksgiving Day, November 24 at 8:30 AM.
Be grateful to God, who bestows His abundant blessings on us all.
ST. FRANCIS XAVIER PARISH FAIR
Annual Parish Fair, December 3 and 4, 2016
9am - 3pm - Saturday and Sunday
Crafters, Holy Bears, Bake Shop, Tools, Raffles,
Silent Auction, Snack Bar, Pizza Barbone
St. Nicholas Pancake Breakfast, Sunday, December 4
Together with Living Nativity presentation by SFXP Students
Fair continues
BAKERS NEEDED
If anyone is interested in baking for the fair please contact Carol Burroughs at
[email protected]. The following items are needed: Pies, Brownies, Cookies, Cupcakes, Muffins
and Holiday Breads. Please only items that are listed are needed. Thanks for any help you can give
to make our Bake Shop a success this year.
JOHNNETTE S. BENKOVIC JOINING US THIS FALL
Johnnette S. Benkovic will be joining us December 6, 7 and 8, 2016. Johnnette is Founder and
President of Women of Grace®, a Catholic apostolate for women featuring a number of outreaches
including conferences, media, study groups and more. She is also Founder and President of Living
His Life Abundantly® International, Inc. a 501(c) 3 not-for-profit corporation. After years of being a
non-practicing Catholic, in 1981 Johnnette experienced a deep conversion back to her Catholic faith.
Her conversion sparked a new vocation: that is, one of sharing the Gospel message through the
utilization of media. She has been an inspiring and consistent presence on Catholic radio (1987) and
in Catholic television (1988) ever since.
NOVEMBER 20, 2016
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