Seventh Sunday of Easter May 12, 2013 - Church of St. Francis Xavier

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The Church of St. Francis Xavier,Executive Producerin collaboration withNew York Landmarks ConservancySacred Sites Open House Weekendand EverGreene Architectural ArtspresentsIN ALL THINGSA documentary film exploring our multipleaward-winning renovation and restorationIN ALL THINGS, like a History Channel® meetsHGTV film, follows our recent $13 million renovationand restoration. The film explores our long and richhistory as a welcoming place for the poor and marginalizedfrom the mid-19 th century when the church helpedIrish immigrants to today’s work with the LGBT community,social justice issues, the homeless and povertystricken. DONT MISS IT!Wednesday, May 15 th7:30 PM (doors open at 7:00 PM)Main ChurchTo Attend Please Register atwwww.sfxavier.orgWriter, Director and Producer PATRICK J. BREWISEmmy® Award winning editorsDAVID BHAGAT and ROBIN SKEETEComposer, JAMES E. LYNNSound Editor, NATHAN KOHRSProducer, ALAN ZATKOWFor more information contact Patrick Brewis,212.627.2100 x 205 or patrick.brewis@sfxavier.orgThe DVDsare Coming,The DVDsare Coming!And don’tforget the CDs!The much anticipated release of the DVD and CD of INALL THINGS, our documentary film and its rich scorewill be available in the next couple of weeks.More information will be forthcoming. For those whohave not yet ordered, please fill out a form at the churchentrances and leave with the 15 th St receptionist.You do not need to fill out a form, however, for you tobe able to purchase.How many parishes can say they have their ownfeature-length documentary film and mulitple-awardwinning renovation and restoration?!And now you can own your own copy of the film thatbrings it all to the big screen on Wednesday, May 15 th at7:30pm in the Church and on the small screen in yourown home.Purchase a copy of the DVD for just $20 and the CD ofthe musical score for just $10! Great gifts for First Communicants,Confirmation candidates, graduates, Aunts,Uncles, loved ones, doormen, dogwalkers!Next week we will announce the various paymentmethods accepted.If you have already pre-ordered, fear not, we will haveyours for you at the reception desk when they are ready(which should be in the next couple of weeks!). Wepromise to keep you posted.For more info: sfuentes@sfxavier.org orpatrick.brewis@sfxavier.org 212.627.2100Adult ActivitiesWednesday, May 22 nd1:00 pmDoors open at 12:30 pmJoin us for a FREE (no tickets required) concert atAlice Tully Hall, Starr Theater to hear the JuilliardSchool Pre-College Chamber Ensembles.We will meet in the lobby followingthe concert for a late lunch.
SAVE THE DATE!Block PartySaturday, June 15 thCome one, come all to the biggest bash this side ofSpring Break!Block Party to celebrate:• The 30 th anniversary of Xavier Mission• The awesome parish family and ministries ofSt. Francis Xavier Church• The departure of beloved pastor, Fr. Joe• The arrival of new pastor, Fr. Joe MarinaIt will be a celebration like never before! Food,family, and fun (and perhaps a dunk tank involvingthe Fr. Joes….). We can’t wait to see you there!Cardinal’s Annual Appeal 2013Help Us Make Our GoalMany thanks to all those who have alreadyparticipated in the 2013 Cardinal’s Appeal. We arestill far from our goal and Cardinal Dolan has askedFr. Costantino to seek your compassionate financialsupport. If you haven’t already made a pledge or onetimegift, we ask that you consider making a charitablecontribution to this most worthy cause. Envelopes areat the entrances to the Church.Needy Parishes and Schools$7.75 millionAcademic and Spiritual Formation $5.75 millionPreparing Our Clergy$1.50 millionRetired Priests and Religious $1.50 millionOur Works of Charity$2.50 millionSpecialized Services$1 millionPledged: $38,764.25 (as of 5/5) Goal: $71,000PRAYER REQUESTSLet us especially, remember those whohave asked for our prayersPatrice Adcroft, Eileen Appel, Iris Biggart, Séamus Blake,Pat Cummings, Carlos Fuentes, Marietta Veronica Ghiggeri,Teresa Murphy, Amora Ollivierre, Winifredo D. Samoy,Zhenya Shabs, Ray & Terry Sharpe, Teri Sheridan,Irma Velez-Parent, Claire Weaver, Marge ZwanzigerPray for the peaceful rest of all our beloved departedparishoners and friends, especiallyMichael Blake, Esther Burnstein, Nicholas Vincent D’Angelo,Carlos De Los Santos, Keith McCarthy, Esteban SanchezMay all those who have gone before us share the joys ofeternal life. We also remember all those who have beenkilled or wounded through the violence of war.All prayer requests are listed for three weeks.Please contact the parish office for an extension.Hospitality Ministers Needed!Hospitality is vital to thelife of a Christian community.Persons who feelwelcomed and valuedenter more fully into thecelebration of the liturgy.Here at St. FrancisXavier we place highvalue on being aninclusive, welcomingcommunity. We findourselves at this time,however, in need ofsmiling, welcomingfaces to greet new andreturning membersof our congregation.According to an old Christian saying: “When a guestcomes, Christ comes.” Please join our other HospitalityMinisters in the valuable and important ministry ofwelcoming Christ.If you are interested in becoming aHospitality Minister,contact Luz Marina Diaz at (212) 627-2100 ext. 207or at lmdiaz@sfavier.orgTherefore welcome one another asChrist has welcomed you, for the gloryof God. -Romans 15:7May Family Faith ScheduleMay 19: Pentecost Sunday Confirmation Ceremony5:00 pm MassMay 26: No Class ~ No CLOW
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