JANUARY 22, 2012 THIRD SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME

155 STRINGER LANE MT. WASHINGTON, KY 40047-7354

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Parish Office .............. (502) 538-4933 or (502) 955-5366 Hours ....... Mon.-Th. 8:30 am-4:00 pm; Fri. 8:30 am-12:00 noon Fax ............................ (502) 955-0449 Religious Ed Bldg ...... (502) 538-0672 Religious Ed Office... (502) 538-4933 Parish Hall ................. (502) 538-0674

ST. FRANCIS XAVIER CHURCH

Pastoral Staff

Pastor ......................... Rev. Paul Beach Permanent Deacon ......Gerry Mattingly Pastoral Minister for Formative Spirituality......... Lisa Downs Coordinator of Religious Education ..... Darlene Fowler Business Manager .......... Helen Hagan Director of Music .................Billy Blake Stewardship ..............Monique Becker Maintenance ...................... Jerry Mudd Secretary ....................... Nancy Almony

Mass Schedule

Weekend.................Saturday 5:00 pm Sunday 7:00 am & 9:00 am Weekday.Monday 6:00 pm Wednesday 6:00 pm & Thur. 8:30 am Holy Day ............ See bulletin for times Rosary 30 minutes before all Masses

Nursery

During the Saturday 5:00 pm Mass and Sunday 9:00 am Mass in the Religious Education Building. Crawlers to 3 year olds.

Religious Education

Grades Kindergarten8th Wednesday 6:45-8:00 pm

St. Francis Xavier is a Roman Catholic community in Mount Washington, Kentucky, established in 1846 to further Gods kingdom on earth. We are a welcoming community of faith serving the spiritual, emotional, intellectual and physical needs of our parishioners. We are dedicated to the celebration of the sacraments and the teachings of the church. Our goal is to meet these needs through various parish organizations and through community ministries. Parish Mission Statement

Teens Gathered In Faith (TGIF)

See bulletin for more information

Mass Intentions
Monday, 6:00 pm Wednesday, 6:00 pm Thursday, 8:30 am Saturday, 5:00 pm Sunday, 7:00 am 9:00 am January 23 Don Riggs January 25 Special Intention January 26 Special Intention January 28 Bill Hagan January 29 Ed Huber Kathy Osbourne

Ministry Appointments
Ushers 5:00 pm January 28 & 29
Don Vittitoe Laura Vittitoe Joe McIntyre

Spiritual Direction

Spiritual Direction is a way of being with another. It is sacred time. Call Lisa Downs for appointment and more information.

RCIA

7:00 am 9:00 am

The Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults is a year round process. For those who are interested in joining the Catholic faith, call Lisa Downs for more information.

Sacraments

Reconciliation Saturday 4:00 pm until all are heard or upon request at anytime. Baptism Call parish office for registration information. Matrimony Contact Pastor at least six (6) months prior to anticipated date. Anointing of the Sick Anointing by request and special times. Please call the parish office.

When a weekday funeral is scheduled, 8:30 am or 6:00 pm Mass will not be held on that day.

Lectors 5:00 pm

Jerry Mudd David Echsner Andrew Polston Larry Steinmetz Dana Steinmetz Chase Williams Robert Williams

THIS WEEK IN OUR PARISH

Monday, January 23 6:45 pm Finance Council 7:00 pm Rosary Makers Wednesday, January 25 6:45 pm RE 6:45 pm TGIF 6:45 pm Bible Study Thursday, January 26 9:30 am Bible Study Saturday, January 28 Why Catholic? Sign Up Donut Sales after Mass Sunday, January 29 9:00 am K/C Corp. Communion Why Catholic? Sign Up Donut Sales after all Mass 10:15 am RCIA

Christy Cottner Shirl Huff 7:00 am Walt Sholar Lisa Orr 9:00 am Bill Breeden Rosanne Bowling Gift Bearers 5:00 pm Betty Wilson Family 7:00 am Norma Hubr Family 9:00 am Patricia French Family Eucharistic Ministers 5:00 pm Debbie Osbourne Keith Perry Les Taylor 7:00 am John Thomas Mary Ann Thomas 9:00 am Peggy Edwards Vicki Hardin Nancy Almony Altar Servers 5:00 pm Sean Genshemier Dylan Genshemier Adrian Harbin 7:00 am Kelcy Lewis Amy Gentry 9:00 am Hunter Burks Kode Receveur Haley Burks

St. Francis Xavier Cemetery

Please call the parish office for information on plots.

Parish Membership

We welcome all newcomers moving into our parish. Please call Monique in the parish office to make an appointment to register. If you are moving from the parish please contact the parish office.

Bulletin Deadlines

Articles must be submitted in writing by 9:00 am on Monday.

CHURCH CLEANING CREWS St. Rita Crew Wednesday, January 25 Rita Brian & Edna Simms Sharon Cheser & Doris Bullock NURSERY SCHEDULE
Saturday, January 28 Christy Perry & Rachel Elder Sunday, January 29 Nancy Couch & Lori Cain GROCERY GIFT CARD SCHEDULE Saturday, February 4 5:00 pm Betty & Don Tinsley Sunday, February 5 7:00 am Lisa Orr 9:00 am Titus Link

January 29, 2012 Deuteronomy 18:15-20 1 Corinthians 7:32-35 Mark 1:21-28

Liturgy of the Word

Mass Attendance
Jan. 14 & Jan. 15
N/A Saturday 5:00 pm Sunday 7:00 am Sunday 9:00 am

Stewardship of Treasure
Sunday Collection - 01/8/12 Actual.............................................. $ N/A Pledged ........................................ $10,520 Year to Date 7/1/11 01/8/12 Actual.............................................. $ N/A Pledged ........................................... $ N/A Year to date, our stewardship giving is Down $ N/A

STEWARDSHIP ... is what I do after I say I believe

From now on...those who weep should live as though they were not weeping, and those who rejoice as though they were not rejoicing; buyers should conduct themselves as though they owned nothing, and those who make use of the world as though they were not using it. 1 Corinthians 7:29-31 We are called to possess lightto manage our affairs prudently never forgetting that we own nothing. All we are and all we have belong to God. PARISH WINTER POLICY The parish office will follow the local school system regarding snow days. In cases of inclement weather, if Bullitt County schools are closed then the parish office is closed and all parish events including daily Mass is likewise cancelled. The same policy will be for All Saints parish office, events and daily Mass, when Spencer County schools are closed.

What: Walk through downtown Louisville praying for LIFE. We will be stopping at the court house, an abortion clinic, hospital junction, and 4th street and Muhammad Ali where Thomas Merton had his epiphany moment. When: Monday, January 23rd Time: 4:15 p.m. and travel to the Cathedral of the Assumption where we will leave with other folks from the Archdiocese at 5:00 p.m. The walk takes about an hour; we will then travel back to St. Francis Xavier. Where: Meet in T.G.I.F. room . Who: Families and High School Teens. Contact Lisa Downs in the parish office if you are interested in going with our group. ********************************

Walk for Life

JOY CLUB POTLUCK

Save this date: Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2012 Joy Club meeting and Potluck in the parish hall at 12:00 noon. Scheduled guests: Ken Schulz, Humana and Jackie Gahlinger, Catholic Charities. Our potluck meal and business meeting will be followed by an interesting and informative presentation from Ken Schulz, Humana Senior Information Specialist and long time Louisville meteorologist. In addition, Jackie Gahlinger, Catholic Charities Senior Services Coordinator, will update us on programs involving seniors in the Archdiocese. Food, Facts, and Fun - bring a friend and join us!!!!

Why Catholic?
Journey Through the Catechism

CAPITAL CAMPAIGN UPDATE

Although many of you continue to make donations to our Preserving Our Heritage Building Our Future in Christ capital campaign, we are still behind in our pledges. As of 12/31/11 our total collected toward the campaign was $1,622,469 whereas the total pledged was $1,688,411. Given that, we are $65,942 behind in what we should have collected by the end of 11. As we wind down the end of the campaign, we encourage those who are behind in their pledges to prayerfully consider catching up.

Sign Ups January 28th and 29th The Journey Continues Continue making the connections, continue searching for truth, and continue exploring your faith with your brothers and sisters in Christ as this will lead to the fulfillment in Christ and His Church. The next 6week session of Why Catholic? will begin the week of February 22nd and continue to Holy Week. For more information contact Lisa Downs at the parish office.

STRONG CATHOLIC FAMILIES: STRONG CATHOLIC YOUTH!

According to the National Study of Youth and Religion (NSYR) parents are the most influential agents of catechesis for their children! In order to partner with you in this most important aspect of life the National Federation for Catholic Youth Ministry has a great online resource: www.nfcym.org/family where parents may access resources to share, celebrate, and live their faith at home and in the world. A great New Years resolution for your family is to cultivate a Catholic atmosphere in your home!

MOMS CLUB
Thursday, January 26: Playgroup at St. Francis. Join us at 10:30 am at the Religious Education buildings Kindergarten room for some indoor playtime. For more information please contact Dianna Kennedy at diannaccrn@yahoolcom or 502-296-4845.

ST. ALOYSIUS OPEN HOUSE St. Aloysius Gonzaga Academy will be holding an open house Sunday, February 5th from 12:00 - 3:00 p.m. Tours will be given and teachers will be available to meet with prospective families. St. Aloysius is located at 197 S. Plum Street, Shepherdsville. You can also check out their website at www.stafalcons.com.

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