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st. Francis Xavier is a cathOlic- Jesuit parish ignited by the eucharist 

tO pray, serve, dO Justice, and lOve.

Celebrating 125 Years

‘Keep on doing what you have learned and received and heard and seen in me. Then the God of peace will be with you.’

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~ Philippians 4:9

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Please Pray for our Diocesan Seminarians

Mount Angel SeminaryShannon Augare

St. John Vianney Seminary, DenverMatthew Christiaens

Tyler FrohlichCodi Krueger

Nathan ScheideckerKyle Tannehill

Pope St. John XXIII National Seminary, Weston, MAT. Aidan Toombs

“Shepherd us in ministry and mission” Diocesan Prayer for Planning Process

Parish Input ProcessPart Two – Parish Input and Prioritization

Be a part of the Diocesan Pastoral Planning Process!

Thursday, October 26th7:00 p.m.

In the Loyola Center

So that our parish can be at the table with helping to set diocesan directions and priorities that will guide our Diocese for the next five years, you are invited to participate in the Parish Input Process. ALL ARE WELCOME even if you were not able to participate in Part One of the Parish Input Process.

This meeting invites us to review the feedback from the first part of the process and to make recommendations about our ongoing priorities to be included in the new Pastoral Plan. The priorities recommended by our parish will be part of the deliberations and discernment for the Diocesan Pastoral Council as it moves toward crafting a new Diocesan Pastoral Plan.

Please Note:

Priest Days

As the Diocesan gathering of Priests is this coming week we will be having a

Communion service on October 10th, 11th, & 12th.

Thank you for your prayers.

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Joint Lutheran-Catholic Motor Coach Bus to the Helena Cathedral Meet at St. Anthony Parish (217 Tremont St) at 3:45 p.m. Oct. 30 Cost: $20 per person, includes bus ride

& meal on the bus. Payment will be due upon Registration Sign-Up (deadline to sign up is Oct. 23) please come to

the parish office to register.

Ecumenical Vespers (Evening Worship) “From Conflict to Communion” Lutheran-Catholic

Commemoration of the Reformation October 30, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. at the Saint Helena Cathedral

Reverend Jessica Crist, Bishop of the Montana Synod ELCA Most Reverend Michael Warfel, Bishop of Diocese of Great

Falls/ Billings Most Reverend George Thomas, Bishop Diocese of Helena, Reverend Mark Ramseth, Former Bishop of the

Montana Synod ELCA

TIME IS RUNNING OUT TO REGISTER! DON'T MISS OUT!

Share in a special weekend devoted to the 100th Anniversary of the Apparitions of Our Lady of Fatima. On October 13th & 14th, Billings Catholic Radio brings you “Living Fatima: The Miracle & The Message,” a two-day conference that will touch hearts and dig deep into the messages of Our Lady of Fatima, 100 years later. With the help of our keynote speaker, EWTN’s Fr. Mitch Pacwa, S.J., you’ll hear why Our Lady’s messages and warnings are more critical now than ever before. The confer-ence will be hosted at both St. Francis School, 2202 Colton Blvd, and at the neighboring St. Thomas the Apostle church in Billings. Full schedule and regis-tration information can be found at www.kjcrradio.com or by calling 406-294-5250.

“From Conflict to Communion”

Lutheran-Catholic COMMON COMMEMORATION

OF THE REFORMATION

Ecumenical Vespers Saint Helena Cathedral, Helena

Monday October 30, 7:00 pm

The Catholic and Lutheran Communities of Montana gather with our Bishops to embrace a very special moment between Lutherans and Catholics throughout the world. Occasioned by the joint document of the two churches, “From Conflict to Communion,” we gather in prayer, memory thanksgiving and confession. With our common faith in Christ we look ahead to common witness and a continued journey forward for the sake of our shared mission to the world.

All are Welcome! To download the Document, Conflict to Communion, prepared by the Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity and the Lutheran World Federation go to https://www.lutheranworld.org/sites/default/files/From%20Conflict%20to%20Communion.pdf To download the Study Guide for Conflict to Communion http://www.strasbourginstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/FCTC-Guide-3-13.pdf

100th Anniversary Our Lady of Fatima

October 14, 2017 Noon Rosary

Please meet by the Grotto questions please contact Linda 728.5457

First meeting of Confirmation prep. October 15th at 3:00 pm

bjohnson@sfxmissoula.org

Faith Formation:

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Items of Note:

Vamos a celebrar la Misa en español el domingo el 15 de octubre a las 6:00 pm en la parroquia de St. Anthony. Our next Mass in Spanish will be at

6:00 pm on Sunday, October 15 at St. Anthony Parish. ¡Todos están bienvenidos!

Mass celebrated in Spanish

Moms Group

Baptismal Preparation Class

Our next class will be offered on Sunday, October 22nd from 1-3:00 p.m.

This is an informal gathering of mothers and young children developing friendships and

sharing their Faith.

To guide us in prayer we will be drawing from ‘Challenge’ a daily meditation program based on

the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius.

We will plan to meet twice a month. On the first Thursday of the month and a second date to be

determined. In the Loyola Center first floor at 10:00 am until 11:00 am.

Our facilitators Katie & Clair are looking forward to beginning another year!

Please contact Patricia in the Parish office if you have questions.

If you are expecting your first child or have a little one under the age of 7 seeking the sacrament of Baptism please contact

the parish office to register.

Mary Martha Knitting Ministry

meets on the second Thursday of the month in the parish office at 11:00 am - so please join us on

the 12th of October!

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St. Francis Xavier Parish will often use parishioner likeness in print, video, website or in social media sites for the purpose of sharing our church community with others.

Are you interested in finding out more about St. Francis Xavier and the Catholic Church?

Whether you are baptized in another denomination, have never been baptized and are exploring Christianity for the first time, or are a former Catholic pondering a return to the Church, we are happy to talk with you, answer questions, and explore the many possibilities.

Find out more—by calling Fr. Rich Perry, S.J. , Fr. Matt Holland, S.J. or Fr. Joseph Carver, SJ.

saint FRancis xavieR ~~ MissOULa, MOntana420 West pine street, Missoula Mt, 59802

542-0321, sfxmissoula.org

OctOber 8, 2017 twenty -seventh in Ordinary OFFICE HOURS:

Monday-Thursday 8:30 am - 4:00 pm Friday 8:30 am - Noon

e-mail: stfrancisxavier@sfxmissoula.org. Phone: 406- 542-0321 Fax: 406-327-8537

Weekend LiturgiesSaturday ~~~ 5 p.m.Sunday ~~ 8 a.m., 10 a.m., and 6 p.m.Weekday LiturgiesMonday - Friday ~~ 8 a.m. Confession -Saturday ~~ 3:00 - 4:30 p.m. or by appointmentEucharistic AdorationWednesdays 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.& First Fridays ~ 8:30 a.m. - Noon

Prayers

Thank you for your generous giving!

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Remember to add our parish App to your phone and stay connected!

May --- Leonard McGregor

rest in peace in Our Lord’s Loving arms.

May --- Laura Fellin and Elizabeth Coffey receive His healing and consolation.

For information on Jesuit vocations BeAJesuit.org

Collections for Sunday, October 1, 2017

Envelopes $9409.50 Loose: $1655.26

Aid $15.00 Maintenance $10.00 Catholic Home Mission $15.00 Poverello $100.00

Wellness “Community”You are cordially invited to a free Nutrition Workshop coordinated by the Diocese’s Wellness Program. Helena area diocesan employees, their spouses and friends are host-ing a Dietician to discuss a range of topics like What to Eat, WHEN and WHY; the session is scheduled for Tuesday October 10th from 7:00 to 9:00 pm at Loyola H.S Audito-rium. Your participation should be helpful in fostering a Wellness “culture” for the diocese and its workforce. We look forward to seeing a good turnout for healthy learn-ing, answering questions and Community! Please sign up in advance at twoodring@diocesehelena.org – as space is limited. Call 389-7056 with any questions.

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Mass StipendSuggested Mass stipend is $20 tax deductible

“... only the intangible value of prayer...”

October 8, 2017

Mass Scriptures for the Month of September, 2017

Saturday 10/7 Bar. 4:5-12, 27-29 Our Lady of the Rosary Ps. 69 Luke 10:17-24 Sunday 10/8 Isa. 5:1-7 27th Sunday in OrdT. Ps. 80 Phil. 4:6-9 Matt. 21:33-43 Monday 10/9 Jon. 1:1--2:2 Jon. 2 Luke 10:25-37 Tuesday 10/10 Jon. 3:1-10 Ps. 130 Luke 10:38-42 Wednesday 10/11 Jon. 4:1-11 Ps. 86 Luke 11:1-4 Thursday 10/12 Mal. 3:13-20b Ps. 1 Luke 11:5-13 Friday 10/13 Joel 1:13-15; 2:1-2 Ps. 9 Luke 11:15-26 Saturday 10/14 Joel 4:12-21 Ps. 97 Luke 11:27-28

Mass Intentions for the Month of October, 2017

Saturday 10/7 Jerry Lubbers Sunday 10/8 Tim Burger Dewey Campbell For the People* Monday 10/9 Mercedes ‘Cookie’ Velasco Tuesday 10/10 Communion Service Priest Days Wednesday 10/11 Communion Service Thursday 10/12 Communion Service Friday 10/13 Walter Bond Jr. Saturday 10/14 Dale & Angie Hickman* Sunday 10/15 Trisha Hagen Tim Hubbard For the People* Monday 10/16 Sheila Combo Tuesday 10/17 Madonna Stoll Wednesday 10/18 John Hightower Thursday 10/19 Joseph Urban Friday 10/20 Kathleen Fawl Saturday 10/21 For the People*

Memorial ServiceTo honor patients who have died in recent months

Twice each year the Spiritual Care Department at St. Patrick Hospital holds a Memorial Service to honor patients who have died in recent months. If you would like to honor a person who has died (in the hospital or beyond) you are welcome to attend. The service will be held on Sunday, October 8, at 1:30pm in the Broadway Building Conference Center. Parking is in the Broadway Building underground structure. Please bring a photograph of your loved one. Call 327-1645 with questions and to RSVP.

If you are interested in participating in Eucharistic Adoration and would like to

commit to an hour of prayer in the church, please contact Kathy Kaiser 406.251.3704.

St. Francis Xavier offers Adoration on Wednesdays from 8:30am-3:00pm and

First Fridays from 8:30am to noon.

Missoula Catholic Schools Wants YOUR Input

Our Catholic schools in Missoula are currently undergoing a substantial strategic planning process and wants your input! Please go to: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MCSStrPlan or the link on our homepage at: mcsmt.org to give your input.Thank you for helping us fulfill our mission and providing us valuable feedback that will help us in this important process!

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Open House(s) on Burlington Avenue The Faith Relations Committee of Habitat for Humanity of Missoula invites you to tour our homes in the Franklin to Fort Neighborhood in the 2200 Block of Burlington Avenue.

Sunday October 8th from 1- 3 pm. Featured homes are the 2017 builds with the Ellison and

Janes families on Burlington Avenue, as well as viewing the future location of our 2018 builds around the corner on Schilling Street. This is an exclusive opportunity to not only tour these beautiful and well built homes, but to meet and talk with the families who will soon be moving in. Area churches and faith communities have been among the many important partners in our ministry. Working with HFHM is one way for a congregation to be servants of God’s love through a fun and valuable partnership to put faith into action.

Our 2017 building projects will provide 7 children and their parents an affordable, stable, and secure place to call their own, built with their own hands and the love of the Missoula Community. Directions: From Reserve Street, turn east on Mount Ave., then right on Eaton and left on Burlington. From Russell Street, turn west on Mount, left on Schilling and right on to Burlington.

Open House(s) on Burlington Avenue The Faith Relations Committee of Habitat for Humanity of Missoula invites you to tour our homes in the Franklin to Fort Neighborhood in the 2200 Block of Burlington Avenue.

Sunday October 8th from 1- 3 pm. Featured homes are the 2017 builds with the Ellison and

Janes families on Burlington Avenue, as well as viewing the future location of our 2018 builds around the corner on Schilling Street. This is an exclusive opportunity to not only tour these beautiful and well built homes, but to meet and talk with the families who will soon be moving in. Area churches and faith communities have been among the many important partners in our ministry. Working with HFHM is one way for a congregation to be servants of God’s love through a fun and valuable partnership to put faith into action.

Our 2017 building projects will provide 7 children and their parents an affordable, stable, and secure place to call their own, built with their own hands and the love of the Missoula Community. Directions: From Reserve Street, turn east on Mount Ave., then right on Eaton and left on Burlington. From Russell Street, turn west on Mount, left on Schilling and right on to Burlington.

1. UNite: This week there will not be an official UNite this week, but the foundational Newman Lecture instead! There will still be dinner at 6pm on Tuesday night, and then the lecture "John Henry Newman and the Catholic way of knowing" will begin at 7pm at CTK. We hope to see you there! 2. Mass on Campus: Every Wednesday at noon in the UC. Check the "Today in the UC" signs for the room number! 3. Bible Study: Join us as we look at the readings for the upcoming Sunday. It’s happening every week at noon in UC 215. Bring a friend! 4. Women's Group: We will be meeting twice a month to join in community and reflect on the Gospel of the week. 5. Service Projects: Join us once a month to give back to the community of Missoula! Put your faith into action and live out our call of disciples of Christ! Our next meeting will be Oct 28th! Since October is National Pro-Life month, we will be visiting a nursing home in Missoula! More info to come, contact Liz McMahon (liz@umccm.org) if you are interested in going!

If you are looking for a way to help victims of Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico and the Caribbean or earthquake victims in Mexico, go to www.redcross.org or to Catholic Relief Services at www.crs.org to donate.

Please keep our neighbors in your prayers.

Looking for fellowship and a place to pray with the lectionary readings for the upcoming Sunday?

Join the Ignite Catholic Young Adult Group for weekly Bible study ~ Wednesday evenings at 7:00.

email - ignitemisssoula@gmail.com or Facebook -Ignite Missoula - Catholic Young Adult Group