saint FRancis xavieR paRish July 12, 2020

Our MissiOn stateMent

st. Francis Xavier is a cathOlic- Jesuit parish 

ignited by the eucharist 

tO pray, serve, dO Justice, and lOve.

The seed is the word of God, Christ is the sower; all who come to him will have life forever.

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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:

Ask your children to recall what happened to the various seeds. Can we make our hearts into good soil where God’s love will grow? How?

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 7/11 Barbara & John Frank Family Sunday 7/12 For the People* Betty Himmelsbach Herman & Mabel Topel Monday 7/13 Bob Burger* Tuesday 7/14 Sheila Combo Wednesday 7/15 Cam Johnston Thursday 7/16 Jerry Lubbers Friday 7/17 Julie Goplen Saturday 7/18 Casey Kothe Sunday 7/19 John & Edna Becker For the People* Theresa House Monday 7/20 Bernard West

Mass Scriptures for the Month of July, 2020

Saturday 7/11 Isa. 6:1-8 St. Benedict Ps. 93 Matt. 10:24-33 Sunday 7/12 Isa. 55:10-11 15th Sunday in OrdT. Ps. 65 Rom. 8:18-23 Matt. 13:1-23 Monday 7/13 Isa. 1:10-17 St. Henry Ps. 50 Matt. 10:34--11:1 Tuesday 7/14 Isa. 7:1-9 St. Kateri Tekawitha Ps. 48 Matt. 11:20-24 Wednesday 7/15 Isa. 10:5-7, 13b-16 St. Bonaventure Ps. 94 Matt. 11:25-27 Thursday 7/16 Isa. 26:7-9, 12, 16-19 Our Lady of Mount Carmel Ps. 102 Matt. 11:28-30 Friday 7/17 Isa. 38:1-6, 21-22, 7-8 Isa. 38 Matt. 12:1-8 Saturday 7/18 Mic. 2:1-5 Ps. 10 Matt. 12:14-21

Thank you for remaining intouch with us through

social media!

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I am humbled by the notes and prayers received after one week on the job at St. Francis Xavier. This is truly a wonderful community. As I start anew in Missoula, and continue on in St. Ignatius, I realize it is only because of the strong ministry teams in place at both parishes that I am able to serve the parishes and two mission stations. The collaboration between the myself and the ministry teams, in many ways are highlighted by today’s gospel.

When Jesus wanted to teach his disciples about the power of the word of God, which every Jesuit par-ish proclaims, he began: “Listen! Imagine a sower going out to sow” He explained how some seed falls upon rocky ground, some among the weeds, and other upon fertile soil where it yields a rich harvest.” Pope Emeritus Benedict, in an allocution to a gathering of Jesuits stressed the importance of mission, he gave the Jesuits the task to “make the face of the Lord known to so many for whom it remains hidden or unrecognizable”.

My vision for is to partner with all members of the parish in an effort to create relationships which help the movement through the sometimes-rocky soil of life to the fertile ground of joy and faith. For some, this movement will be learning how to move from poor choices to good choices, from good choices to still better, and from personal choices to those directed toward the community. These movements re-quire addressing all in honesty and humility, while practicing consistent and fair concern in order to grow as a parish. During these COVID times, it will also require the development of new and positive programming. I believe this development can be designed in such a way to practice our shared faith and in the belief that our community success is interdependent on our individual success. Ideally, this will allow for the face of the Lord to become recognizable in our parish.

C Hightower, S.J.

Pastor

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Filled with peace and calm.Eucharistic Adoration

On the First Friday of the month 9:00 am until Noon and on Wednesdays 9:00 am until 3:00 pm you are invited to pray before the Blessed Sacra-ment.If you can devote an hour or have questions please contact our facilitator Kathy 406.251.3704

The following is an excerpt from a thoughtful email we received a few years ago from a man expressing what Eucharistic Adoration meant to him.

‘I felt compelled to write out of gratitude. I choose to volunteer to be with Jesus from noon on each week. I find it hard to put to words what has been taking place there. It is very subtile, but profound. Even on the weeks I resist coming, I find that I am filled with this peace and calm. For me as a man, this is quite extraordinary, as I am fairly conflicted by my na-ture. I know that the love of Christ is slowly speak-ing to me, and I am trying so hard to listen.’

Join the Retreat! St. Francis Xavier Parish invites you to join us for the full Spiritual Exercises retreat from September to May. In addition to daily prayer and monthly SEEL Retreat Evenings with other retreatants, you will be matched with a spiritual director who will guide you through this profoundly transformative experience.

The Spiritual Exercises have changed the lives of millions. Will you be next?

Learn more and apply through the St. Francis Xavier Parish website:

www.sfxmissoula.org

We will be hosting Family Promise from August 9th to August 16th under a new set of guidelines due to Covid-19. Meals will be provided and taken to the Day Center where the families will eat their dinner and then they will sleep here at the parish. Hosts will be needed from 6:30 pm to 6:30 am the follow-ing morning here at the parish center. However, there will be very limited contact with the guests in order to provide a safe environment for all.

If you are VIRTUS trained and not in a high-risk category, would you please consider volunteering to stay as overnight hosts? Call Pam at 541-6041 for more information or to sign up.

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 providing 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!

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

July 12, 2020

the 15th 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.

Collections for July 5, 2020 Regular - 2247.00 Loose - 503.00 Maintenance - 605.00 Online - 5539.00 Thank you for your generous giving!

Music at the MissionSunday, July 19, 2020 at 7 p.m.Historic St. Mary’s Mission – 315 Charlos StreetEnjoy great local music featuring Sunrise.Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy the serene setting and fresh mountain air.Apple pie and ice cream will be served.Donations are welcome in support ofHistoric St. Mary’s Mission and Museum.