MASSES: Sundays: the 5:30 P.M. Vigil on Saturday, 8:00, 9:30, and 11:30 on Sunday morning. Holy Days: 6:30, 8:00, 10:00 A.M., & 7:30 P.M. Saturdays: 8:00 A.M. St. Francis Weekdays: 6:30 and 8:00 A.M., September thru June Weekdays: 8:00 A.M. only July and August CONFESSIONS: Confessions will be heard on Saturday afternoon from 4:00 to 5:00. Confessions will be heard on Sunday morning immediately after the 8:00 A.M. Mass and immediately after the 9:30 A.M. Mass. Confessions may Xavier also be heard by appointment with one of the priests. BAPTISMS: The Sacrament of Baptism will be administered after the 11:30 A.M. Mass on every Sunday, with the occasional exception of some Sundays in the year. Parents with sponsors should be at Church by 12:45 P.M. All registered parents of St. Francis Xavier who wish to present a child for Baptism are required to attend a Pre Jordan class. Pre Jordan classes are held one Friday evening per month (usually the first Friday of Church the month but not always) Parents must call the parish office during weekday business hours to check upcoming dates for Pre Jordan classes and to pre-register for the Pre Jordan session they will attend. For the benefit of all attending these sessions, parents should make arrangements for a baby sitter for the time period they as parents will be present at the session. After having fulfilled the Pre Jordan class requirement, Baptism arrangements can be made. These arrangements must be made at least two weeks prior to the Baptism date. The Oratory MARRIAGES: Archdiocesan policy requires that couples planning to marry contact the parish at least six months before the intended marriage date. All couples are now required to attend the Archdiocesan pre-marital instructions in 24th and Green Streets preparation for marriage. PARISH MISSION STATEMENT: We of St. Francis Xavier Parish - The Oratory in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia accept and proclaim that Jesus is the Word of the Father sent Philadelphia, Pennsylvania into the world to be our Saviour and is the Way, the Truth and the Life. Jesus has overcome the world and been given full authority on earth, so that we may have eternal life. Eternal Life is to know the only true God and the One whom He has sent, Jesus Christ. We have been chosen to have faith in God, THE PARISH MINISTRY the Father, in His Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, and in the love which exists Father Paul C. Convery, C.O., Parish Priest between them, the Holy Spirit. We are called to glorify the Father by loving Father Brian R. Gaffney, C.O., Parochial Vicar one another as God has loved us, and so bear fruit that will remain. We pray that we may be one by the presence of the Holy Trinity dwelling in us, so Deacon Vincent J. Thompson that the world will believe in Jesus. Trusting in the Mercy of God and Ms. Dolores M. Butler, School Principal relying upon the Sacraments, we pray to remain in God’s love, keep His commandments, and seek to do His will. Led by the Spirit of Truth, called Mr. Nick Lyons, Organist and Choir Director to be one in the Body of Christ, we praise and worship the Father. Parish House: 215-765-4568 School: 215-763-6564 COMMUNION CALLS: School Website: www.sfxschool.com Holy Communion is distributed to sick and shut-in parishioners once a month. Any sick and shut-in parishioner who wishes to receive communion, Parish Website: www.sfxoratory.org please call the parish house. MEETINGS: CCD Program: Wednesdays from 6:30 P.M. to 7:30 P.M. at the school. THE PHILADELPHIA CONGREGATION OF THE For information call Pat Schuyler, Coordinator of Religious Education, ORATORY OF ST. at 215-568-2594. Father Georges G. Thiers, C.O., Provost Confraternity of the Holy Rosary: Daily before the 8:00 A.M. Father Paul C. Convery, C.O., Vicar Mass except Sunday. Father Brian R. Gaffney, C.O. Choir Rehearsal: ORATORY PRAYER Sunday Mornings at 10:30 A.M. in the Organ loft except during the month of August. Join the Oratory Community each Monday through Friday from 5:10 to 6:00 P.M. in Church for this holy hour of prayer before the Blessed Sacrament. Knights of Columbus - La Rabida Council 1191: Oratory Prayer includes time for meditation on the Sacred Scripture, Meets 3rd Thursday of the month at 8:00 P.M. in the Parish Center. intercessory prayers and litanies, as well as hymns and silent prayer. BOUNDARIES: Thompson St., south (even) side, to 20th St.; 20th St., west (even) side, to You may submit intentions to be remembered during Oratory Prayer by printing Benjamin Franklin Parkway; Parkway to Schuylkill River at Spring Garden them on the intention sheet in the vesitbule, or by calling the parish house. St. Bridge; River to Thompson St. SECULAR ORATORY THIRTY-SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME This group of young adults meets every Tuesday at 7:30 P.M., for prayers, reflection on the scriptures, and fellowship. Its orgins are in the group of November 12, 2017 • Matthew 25:1-13 young people who met daily with St. Philip Neri, who founded the Congregation of the Oratory. In the parable of the five sensible bridesmaids and the five foolish bridesmaids, Jesus emphasizes the fact that we must All Catholic young adults are welcome to attend the Secular Oratory. Enter by the front door of the Parish House (2319 Green Street). Additional always be ready for the coming of Christ because in his information and a schedule of events are available at www.sfxoratory.org/ words, “You know not the day or the hour.” secularoratory/ ANNUAL FORTY HOURS DEVOTION We will open our Annual Eucharistic Devotion of Forty Hours at the NOVEMBER 12, 2017 11:30 A.M. Choir Mass this Sunday, November 12, so that you may THIRTY-SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME have an opportunity to come to church and spend some time in prayer MASSES FOR THE WEEK before the Blessed Sacrament on each of the three days (Sunday, MONDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2017 November 12, Monday, November 13, and Tuesday, November 14). 6:30 A.M. – The Recovery of Xavier Freehoff The Blessed Sacrament will be exposed, and the church will remain 8:00 A.M. – Gertrude & Jeremiah McCall open from the morning Masses until Benediction at 7:30 P.M. Please 7:30 P.M. – 40 Hours Benediction plan to join us during this period of the Forty Hours Devotion. In this TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2017 day and age, our children, families, married couples and each one of 6:30 A.M. – The Recovery of Xavier Freehoff us is very much in need of prayer to strengthen and enliven our faith. 8:00 A.M. – Thomas Gilroy – Anniversary There is no better, more fruitful thing we can do than to spend time 7:30 P.M. – 40 Hours Processional & Benediction before our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament, asking for this increase in WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2017 the presence of God’s grace in our individual and family lives. 6:30 A.M. – Helen Pekora – Birthday 8:00 A.M. – Michael & Mary Coyle – Anniversary Father Brian, Father Georges, and Father Paul will be the preachers at THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2017 the 7:30 P.M. Benediction Devotion on each of the three evenings of 6:30 A.M. – Holy Souls That No One Prays For our Forty Hours. We will use respectively, St. Francis of Assisi, St. 8:00 A.M. – John Devenney, Sr. Philip Neri and St. Therese of the Child Jesus (Lisieux) as great FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2017 witnesses, teachers and windows through whom we can better 6:30 A.M. – Holy Souls Who Endure the Greatest Sufferings appreciate the Holy Eucharist as the Real presence of Jesus, and so 8:00 A.M. – Catherine M. St. John – 18th Anniversary embrace more whole heartedly how this “food of heaven” strengthens SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2017 us to grow as faithful witnesses and apostles of the truth of God’s love 8:00 A.M. – Mary Lawn & Joe Lawn, Jr. in our own time and place. In the above regard, Father Brian will 5:30 P.M. – Living and Deceased Members of the Saint speak about St. Francis of Assisi on Sunday evening, Father Georges Francis Xavier Sanctuary Fund will speak about St. Philip Neri on Monday evening and Father Paul will speak about St. Therese of the Child Jesus on Tuesday evening. PRAY FOR THE SICK OF OUR PARISH The Forty Hours Devotion concludes on Tuesday evening, November Ralph Berarducci, Joe Sweeney, John Hernandez, Pat Geis, Rose 14, with our procession to the Chapel of the Convent of Divine Love Marie Pasicznyk, Remo Frangiosa, James Grieco, Rita & Jim (Pink Sisters) for the closing Benediction. McKeown, Geri Venditto, Bettye Schoffler, Joan Powers, Daniel Mooney, Marialynn Vacca, Rosa Santos, Susan Harrison, Marcus Morris, Michael Venditto, Joan Battistelli, Margaret Mary Hearn, Veronica Carney, Marie J., Ann Britt, Ron and Gail Petrofsky, Eleanor McKeage, Bob McKage, Neal Hebert, Wayne Lechleitman, Rex Dearing Sr., Michael Santiago, Tom Connelly, Helen Farrell, COME TO THE CHRISTMAS CONCERT SUNDAY, DECEMBER 3 AT 3:00 P.M. Josephine Aiello, and all who are hospitalized, confined to their homes We welcome the Keystone State Boy Choir to St. Francis Xavier and those suffering from physical, mental or psychological illness. Church on Sunday afternoon, December 3 at 3:00 P.M. for our annual

Christmas Concert. Tickets are $15.00 for general admission and WELCOME NEW PARISHIONERS! $10.00 for seniors and students. Children under 10 years old will be The following are newly registered members of St. Francis Xavier admitted free of charge. There will be a reception following the Parish: Paul Kimball, Jr., Michael McGraw, and Jeffrey and Elizabeth concert in the School Hall. The proceeds will go toward maintenance Giasone. We thank you for registering. In this way, we are able to and restoration of the Parish House and the Oratory House. All are serve you better. welcome!

OUR SINCERE SYMPATHY The priests and parishioners of St. Francis Xavier Church extend their CHURCH BOILER FUND sincere sympathy to the family of George Neal. May he rest in peace. The existing church boiler was replaced in 1985. The cost of demolishing the existing boiler and installing the new boiler with new NEWLY BAPTIZED: It is our joy to announce the Baptism of burner and all required safeties is $50,500.00. Chadwick Service Andrew Daniel Giola on Sunday, November 5. We extend Company who has been maintaining our heating system is installing congratulations to the parents and family as they see the hope of eternal the new boiler system in the Church. As you are aware, St. Francis life shine on their child by being joined to the Body of Christ. Xavier Parish is on a carefully planned budget for regular operating expenses so that when an emergency arises it is a struggle to come up GOD’S PLAN FOR GIVING – NOVEMBER 4 & 5 with the required funds. Sunday Collection this year – $8,780.55 Sunday Collection last year – $7,691.00 In your St. Francis Xavier monthly envelopes packet starting Boiler Collection - $4,316.00 November, there will be an additional envelope titled “St. Francis The cost of basic parish services, staff and utility bills, may only be Xavier Boiler Fund”. It would be sincerely appreciated, if you can maintained with a Sunday offering of $8,500.00. Our ability to meet contribute to this fund. Contributions to date total $19,754.00. Thank ordinary financial obligations depends on your support for St. Francis you. Xavier Parish. CATHOLIC CHARITIES APPEAL 2017 2017 Parish Goal $29,075.00 MASS ATTENDANCE Total amount to Date $23,753.00 NOVEMBER 4 & 5 Percentage of Goal 87% 5:30 P.M. – 93 Number of Gifts 136 8:00 A.M. – 119 Through your support, the annual Catholic Charities Appeal is able to 9:30 A.M. – 98 give “Hope to All” those less fortunate in need. Please visit 11:30 A.M. – 106 www.catholiccharitiesappeal.org for further information. TOTAL – 416

CALLING ALL ANGELS We Need Your Help! NOVEMBER 12, 2017 As in prior years we are asking for donations of $25.00 to become an 11:30 A.M. MASS “ANGEL ON OUR TREE” which is on display for everyone to see as Processional Hymn: they enter the hall for our bazaar. Parish businesses, organizations, See Us, Lord, About Thine #358, Black Hymnal and individuals are solicited to join this basic support group. We are Mass Setting: making a special plea to individuals to become an “Angel on the Tree” Missa “Dixit Maria” Hans Leo Hassler helping to make our Bazaar the best financial success ever. Can you (1564-1612) help get one “ANGEL” or become one yourself? Drop off the Proper Mass Parts: completed form below in the Sunday collection basket or drop it off at Harmonic Psalm Tones Cyr De Brant the Parish Office. Thank you! Offertory Anthem: O Taste and See Virgil T. Ford (1962) Communion Motet: ANGEL ON OUR TREE SPONSOR Adoramus Te, Panem Coelitum Traditional Melody NAME ______Recessional Hymn: God of Our Fathers #903, Black Hymnal ADDRESS ______

PRO LIFE UNION OF GREATER PHILADELPHIA OUR ANNUAL CHRISTMAS BAZAAR The Annual Stand Up for Life Dinner will be held on Sunday, November 19 at 5:30 P.M. at the Sheraton Hotel in Center City. The AND CRAFT SHOW IS ONLY A WEEK AWAY th keynote speaker will be Melissa Ohden. Tickets are $75.00 each, The Bazaar and Craft Show will be held on Sunday, November 19 (student tickets, $50) tables of 10, $700. Additional information or to from 10:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M., followed by chances and 50/50 winner purchase tickets, please call Guy Vacca at 215-232-1335. being drawn at 4:00 P.M. We are still accepting donations for the Bazaar. Any unopened box THE 2017 ST. FRANCIS XAVIER SCHOOL items or gifts that you cannot use, please donate to our Bazaar. Items for Santa’s Secret $1.00 shop, Tombola, Children Cheer will be LOTTERY CALENDAR appreciated. The Lottery Calendar is a 365-day cash prize calendar running st st Admission to the Bazaar is free, and the parish kitchen will be open from January 1 through December 31 , 2018. Every calendar has throughout the day with refreshments and our popular meatball a unique 3-digit number on its front cover, from 000-999. Every sandwiches being available for your convenience. Pictures with Santa day of the year, there is a dollar prize listed. If your lucky number (5x7) will be available from 11:00 P.M to 3:00 P.M. for $6.00 each. matches the PA Evening Da ily Number Straight, then you win the VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR THE BAZAAR dollar amount listed on that day! No need to call if you win: St. We are in need of volunteers to work various activities for the Bazaar. Francis automatically mails out checks to the winners at the end of If you can help on November 19th please complete the following form the month. The calendars will be available starting at the and drop it in the collection basket. Thank you. Without the help of Christmas Bazaar November 19. volunteers this fundraiser would not be a success.

OCTOBER LOTTERY CALENDAR WINNERS J. Klonoski M. Kudenko C. Finnegan VOLUNTEER FOR BAZAAR M. Yoder A. Skrzysowski J. Sinni NAME ______B. & N. O’Rourke L. Venditta J. & L. Lech

M. Pleasant P. Longnecker F. Graff T. Vidal E. Howell PHONE______

ROMAN CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL ANNUAL MEMORIAL MASS

AND COMMUNION BEAKFAST SAINT FRANCIS XAVIER SCHOOL PRESENTS: Sunday, November 26, 2017 AN OLDIES NIGHT DANCE PARTY Mass – 9:30 A.M. – , SS. Peter & Paul WITH JERRY BLAVAT Breakfast – 10:45 A. M. – Sheraton Hotel SATURDAY, JANUARY 13, 2018 Homecoming Reception – 1:00 P.M – Roman Catholic High School 7:00 PM to 12 Midnight at St. Francis Xavier School

(Must be 21 or over to attend) U.S. BISHOPS GENERAL ASSEMBLY Tickets are now available at the School Office The upcoming 2017 fall General Assembly of the U.S. Conference of Monday thru Friday from 9 A.M – 4:00 P.M., Catholic Bishops in Baltimore is taking place this week. The assembly and at the Parish House every day from 9 A.M. - 6:30 PM. will be live streamed on the internet November 13-14 at the following Tickets cost $40 each and include buffet, beer, setups, link: http://www.usccb.org/about /leadershiip/usccb-general- coffee, tea, and dessert. (BYOB) assembly/usccb-general-assembly-live-stream.cfm 50/50 chances will be available. Those wishing to follow the meeting on social media can use the hashtag#USCCB17 and visit USCCB’S Twitter handle for live events (https://twitter.com/usccblive), as well as on Facebook ST. FRANNY X 50/50 (www.facebook.com/usccb)- Instagram The November 50/50 to date is 32.50. Remember to drop your (https://instagram.com/usccb). ST. FRANNY X envelope in the collection basket at any weekend Mass during the month. The next drawing will be held on Monday, November 27.

Three Chances for $5.00 to win 4 One-Day Park Hopper Passes at Walt Disney World Value $496.00 These passes are valid during normal operating hours and provide admission to a magical experience at each of Disney World’s unique theme parks: The Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney Hollywood Studio, and Animal Kingdom for one day. The tickets are good for 2 years (expires October 2019). This chance is not in your 2017 Christmas Bazaar Chance package. If you are interested, please fill out the form below and send them in an envelope marked Walt Disney World to Parish House or church collection basket. The Park Hopper chance will be available to purchase at the Christmas Bazaar this Sunday, November 19th.

Three chances for $5.00 to win Three chances for $5.00 to win Three chances for $5.00 to win 4 One-Day Park Hopper Passes 4 One-Day Park Hopper Passes 4 One-Day Park Hopper Passes at Walt Disney World at Walt Disney World at Walt Disney World

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Three Chances for $5.00 to win 2 Tickets Flyers Game January 24, 2018 -7:00 p.m. Value $266.00 Section 102, Row 17, seat 17 & 18 This chance is not in your 2017 Christmas Bazaar Chance package. If you are interested, please fill out the form below and place it in an envelope marked Flyers Tickets to Parish House or church collection basket. The Flyer chances will be available to purchase at the Christmas Bazaar next Sunday, November 19th.

THREE CHANCES FOR $5.00 TO WIN THREE CHANCES FOR $5.00 TO WIN THREE CHANCES FOR $5.00 TO WIN 2 tickets to the Flyers Game 2 tickets to the Flyers Game 2 tickets to the Flyers Game

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ST. FRANCIS XAVIER CHRISTMAS BAZAAR

Will still need the following items for our household wheel.

CAN YOU HELP?

Any household cleaners/personal care products: brillo pads, bathroom cleaner, fabric softener, soap powder, bleach, air freshener, dish detergent, cleanser, scrubbies, paper towels, Windex, shampoo, nail polish remover, facial soap, hand soap, dusting power, disposable razors, shaving cream, etc.

We will make up buckets of various related products and offer them as prizes on our household wheel.

If you can help, please send in any of the above items, or any other item you think might be useful to the Parish House by Friday, November 17th. Our Christmas Bazaar gets better every year with your generous donations.

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