The St. Francis Xavier Book Group will be taking a break in July and August and returning on Sunday, September 15th after the 9:30 Mass in the rectory. Here's our summer reading list:
CAMBA-sponsored Respite Shelter at Old First Reformed Church
For the 9th year, SFX parishioners will be providing meals and overnight presence for the 10-12 men housed at the shelter at Old First Reformed Church during the summer.
After next Sunday, our Children's Liturgy of the Word program at the 9:30 Mass on Sundays will take a break until September. We give special thanks to our dedicated committee members who provide this wonderful opportunity for our children: Eva Franczak, Kathleen Gallagher, Regina Hawkey, Maryanne Mazzola, Maria McGrath, Ellen Shea, Mary Thaman and Jane Tully. May God bless each of you for your loving service to the children of our parish.
Pick up the latest issue of OUT REACH in the church Vestibule or download online. This issue is all about HOLINESS.
On November 21st, parishioners gathered in the rectory to make sandwich bags and cards for the hungry of our community for Thanksgiving. Thanks to the donations, time and efforts of our volunteers, we made 40 bags that were distributed on Thanksgiving morning. The whole parish thanks all who participated!
On Wednesday, November 21st at 6 pm St. Francis Xavier parishioners will gather in the rectory to make turkey sandwiches and snacks to distribute to the hungry in our community for Thanksgiving. We are seeking volunteers to donate food and supplies or help us assemble the bags on the evening of the 21st. We would love for you to join us in this effort.
If you're interested in getting involved, please email Patrice Kugler.
Our Faith Formation Programs for children and teens are looking for volunteers. Sharing your love of god and your
faith with the young people of our parish can be a very rewarding experience. if you would like to help as a catechist,
an assistant, a substitute or in some other way or if you would like to simply discuss ways you can be involved, contact sister
Helene at 718-857-2903 or hacreled@aol.com. Please consider joining this meaningful ministry. We need you.