For the week of May 18, 2008

We pray to the Father through our Lord Jesus Christ for Monsignor Patrick Walsh, Monsignor John McShea, Monsignor George V. Kerr, Anna Hall and Jamie Reardon.

MASS INTENTIONS FOR THIS WEEK

Saturday, May 17th
4:00 p.m. Mary Vigue, 3rd Anniversary
7:00 p.m. Gene Sheerin, 3rd Anniversary

Sunday, May 18th
7:30 a.m. John McDonald & The Murphy Family,
Memorial
9:30 a.m. John & Joan Griffin, Memorial
11:15 a.m. Russ & Al Allen, Memorial

Monday, May 19th
9:00 a.m. People of Saint Francis Xavier Parish

Wednesday, May 21st
9:00 a.m. Julie Callahan, Memorial

Thursday, May 22nd
9:00 a.m. John & Sarah Lacey &
John Roanowicz, Memorial

Saturday, May 24th
4:00 p.m. John F. McGrath, 2nd Anniversary
7:00 p.m. Eugene Meaney, 50th Anniversary

Sunday, May 25th
7:30 a.m. Joseph Cullinan, 1st Anniversary
9:30 a.m. Edward Murphy, 1st Anniversary
11:15 a.m. Mary & Richard Finn, 50th Anniversary

May the souls of our faithful departed share in the fullness of life and peace with God.

STEWARDSHIP PROGRAM
We are grateful to you for your generous response to our Sacrificial Giving Program last weekend. Our Offertory totaled $10,772.29. The tithe will be sent to Holy Family Parish in Dorchester for their summer enrichment program. The Seminary collection totaled $2,654.00.

BANNS OF MARRIAGE
I Joseph Provost - Kerry Anderson
I Jeffrey Ferrone - Pamela Sweeney

COMMUNICATIONS COLLECTION
The annual Communications Collection has been designated for this weekend, May 17th and 18th. This campaign allows us to continue the mission of bringing the word of God to a world in desperate need of His saving love. Given the fact that the media in today's society is a powerful influence, we must capitalize on any opportunities available which allow us to share the Good News of the Lord with the world around us. The success of this campaign will enable more collaboration between the Office of Communications and Archdiocesan agencies, and will in turn support our continuing evangelization efforts via the means of modern communications. Please keep in mind that half of this collection is sent to the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops to support many activities in the field of communications carried on by the national conference. The other half remains in the Archdiocese to support the efforts we are making to communicate the message of the Gospel locally. Please be as generous as your means will allow.

SECOND COLLECTION NEXT WEEKEND
A special second collection will be taken up next weekend to assist with the Catholic Relief Services emergency response to the people of Myanmar following last weeks' cyclone and flooding. Current estimates of the devastation caused by the storm are 100,000 dead and 1 million homeless. Significant funds are needed to ensure that critical life-saving assistance reaches the most vulnerable people quickly.

MOST HOLY TRINITY
For What Are We Praying?
Father, you sent your Word to bring us truth
and your Spirit to make us holy.
Through them we come to know the mystery of your life,
Help us to worship you, one God in three Persons,
by proclaiming our faith in you.
In this Opening Prayer at Mass we focus once again on the love of God. God sent the eternal Word to bring us, through the Incarnation, the evangelical truth that he is love. The Spirit was sent to make us holy, to bring us to live in the love of God, who is love. Help us, then, to worship in Spirit and Truth, proclaiming and living our faith in the Father who loves us in Christ.

CATHOLIC APPEAL 2008
HANDING ON THE LIGHT OF CHRIST
Stewardship reminds us to count our blessings, acknowledge God's gifts to us and express thanks to Him. We do this by a proportionate giving of our time, talent and treasure. We sincerely thank the households in our parish who as good stewards have made a gift to the Catholic Appeal. You are helping many people with many needs. God calls us to share what we have to help others. Remember, our parish will receive 25 percent of all funds we raise above our goal. Please remember to make your pledge now even if you plan on fulfilling that pledge towards the end of the year. You can pick up information packets with pledge forms in the back of the Church to be mailed in, or for more information please visit www.BostonCatholicAppeal.com or call (617) 779-3700. Every gift matters. Thank you!

WEEKLY SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Sunday, May 18th
10:30 a.m. Family Mass Coffee Hour,
McShea Auditorium

Monday, May19th
7:00 p.m. Prayer Service, Parish Center Chapel

SAINT FRANCIS XAVIER PRAYER SERVICE
On Monday evenings during the month of May, you are invited to attend any or all of the prayer services for Father Sullivan at 7:00 p.m. in the Parish Center Chapel. The next prayer service will be held on Monday, May 19th.

FIRST FRIDAY ADORATION
Beginning June 6, 2008, Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament will take place after the 9:00 a.m. Mass. The chapel will be open for adoration all day. The Divine Mercy Chaplet will be recited at 3:00 p.m. followed by the Liturgy of the Hours. Reposition of the Blessed Sacrament will take place at 4:00 p.m. All are invited.

CONFIRMATION PICTURES
Confirmation pictures will be available for pick-up after all the Sunday Masses this weekend.

CONGRATULATIONS
Congratulations to all 160 First Communicants and their families. We heartily welcome these children to the Table of the Lord. May their parents bring them regularly to be nourished by the Lord and strengthened by our Christian community.

RCIA
The RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation) process is designed for adults who have never belonged to the Catholic Church and are now attracted to it. It is also designed for those who were baptized into the Church but not fully catechized. Participants have included single and married, Catholics who are not confirmed, non Catholics engaged to Catholics or married to Catholics.

If you yourself have been waiting for this kind of opportunity, please contact us. If you know of a likely candidate, please invite that friend, neighbor, spouse or in-law to consider the RCIA experience. For further information, please contact one of the priests of call the Parish Center at (781) 337-2171 for more information.

WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER
"Greet one another with a holy kiss. All the holy ones greet you." Do you believe in the holiness of the kiss you give your spouse? If you want just a little more holiness in your marriage, consider enriching it by taking time away together. The next Worldwide Marriage Encounter weekends in New England are June 20th-22nd, July 18th-20th, and September 19th-21st. For more information call Ray & Beth Ginepro at 1-800-710-WWME or visit our webpage at www.wwmeMA.org.

ANNULMENT INFORMATION EVENING
Offered by the Metropolitan Tribunal and the Office of Life and Family Ministries at Saint Helen, Norwell on Thursday, June 12th, beginning at 7:00 p.m. You may desire to learn more about what the Catholic Church teaches about annulments or you may be interested in beginning the process. The following meeting is designed to offer basic information and provide the opportunity to seek answers for any questions you may have. No registration is required. For further information or if you have questions please contact Joanne Curry at 617-746-5820 or visit our website at familylifeboston.com.

MASS AND HEALING SERVICE
A Mass and Healing Service will be held at the Immaculate Conception Church, 122 Canton Street (Route 27) Stoughton, Mass. on Sunday, May 18th, at 2:00 p.m. All those who have physical illnesses, as well as those burdened, or suffering emotionally, mentally, spiritually, psychologically, or financially are cordially invited to come and pray with us. One may pray for their needs or the needs of others. If you would like a list of all the healing services being held on the last Sundays of the month, please call (781) 344-2073 and our Healing Service Calendar will be mailed to you.

FRIENDS OF THE UNBORN 8TH ANNUAL LIFE RETREAT
The Friends of the Unborn's 8th Annual Life Retreat given by Reverend Francis Conroy will be held at Saint Anthony's Franciscan Guest House, Kennebunkport, Maine on June 6th, 7th and 8th. The Price us $275.00 per person for a double room, $325.00 per person for a single room. This includes luxury coach bus from Saint John's in Quincy, 6 meals, 2 nights' accommodations in room with air conditioning and full bath. Please call Marilyn or Beverly at (617) 786-7903 for more information or to sign up.

MY BROTHER'S KEEPER
My Brother's Keeper will be celebrating their 20th Anniversary with a Gala Event at the Quincy Marriott on Wednesday, June 11th. This very special evening will celebrate all God has accomplished through their ministry of volunteers … 80,000 deliveries of furniture, food and Christmas gifts made free of charge to families in need since 1988! As part of the evening, My Brother's Keeper will be honoring founders Jim and Terry Orcutt with The Life In Christ Award for their years of dedicated leadership and service. For information on attending or supporting this event, visit www.MyBrothersKeeper.org or call (508) 238-7512.

YOUNG ADULTS
Come join hundreds of other Catholic single adults for the National Catholic Singles Conference to be held in San Diego, CA, June 27th - June 29th. Featured speakers are Matthew Kelly and Mary Beth Bonochi. Live praise and worship, mixers, Mass, adoration, beach excursions, Saturday night dance social, and finding peace and strength in living the single life. For more information and to register, go to www.nationalcatholicsinglers.com or call (858) 490-8260. Co-sponsored by the Diocese of San Diego.

SAINT FRANCIS XAVIER DRAMA CAMP THIS SUMMER
Ever dream of being a STAR!!!!! Click on the link below to view just how you or your children can become one. Announcing the
Saint Francis Xavier Summer Drama Camp.

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