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Directed by the Missionaries of the Precious Blood Since 1890 Mission: To encounter Christ and bring Him to all through Vibrant Liturgy, Lifelong Christian Formation and Social Outreach

SATURDAY—SUNDAY, JULY 17—18, 2021 PARISH STAFF Fr. Al Ebach, C.PP.S., Parochial Administrator Fr. Lac Pham, C.PP.S., Parochial Vicar Fr. Bill Walter, C.PP.S. Parish Administrator ...... John Lutz Parish Center Manager ...... White Secretary ...... Ruth White Stewardship/Development Director ...... John Lutz Music Director ...... Paul Hart R.C.I.A. Coordinator ...... June Stancliff S.F.X. School Principal ...... Darin Pollard School of Religion Coordinator ...... Nyla Bitunjac Bulletin Editor ...... Ruth White

Larry Runyan: President, Brian Ziesel: Vice President, Beth Sterns: Secretary, Stephanie Wegenka, Joe Marmaud, Roberta Seevers, Miljavac, Pat Dillon, Sherrel Coats. Diocesan Victim’s Advocate ...... Kathleen Chastain 816-392-0011 or [email protected] Ombudsman ...... Joseph Crayon (816) 812-2500 MASSES SATURDAY: (SUNDAY VIGIL MASS) 4:00pm SUNDAY: 7:30am, 9:30am, and 11:30am — 9:30am Mass is streamed online at: SFX1891 (You Tube) — 3rd Sunday each month 7:00pm Mass is in Vietnamese WEEKDAYS: 7:00am and 8:15am SATURDAY: 8:00am RECONCILIATION SATURDAYS: 11:00am and 3:00pm

(or by appointment)

PARISH OFFICE: 816-232-8449, (Fax) 816-364-5174 PARISH OFFICE HOURS: 8:00am—4:00pm, Monday—Friday. Closed on holidays. SCHOOL: 816-232-4911 HOUSE OF BREAD: 816-671-9473 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS: 816-364-3449 BULLETIN: [email protected]

WEBSITE:. www.sfxstjoe.com Page 2 July 18, 2021

aint Francis Xavier SIXTEENTH SUNDAY in ORDINARY TIME S Parish has been under the spiritual lead- “I will appoint over you shepherds after my own heart.” ership of the Society of (:15) the Precious Blood since its beginning in 1890. As a Catholic community, Dear St. Francis Xavier Parish Family: we stand ready to serve all those who are in In the tumultuous years of before/during/after exile God sent Fr. Lac Pham, C.PP.S. need. We value in a to a divided nation – Israel/Judah, to speak words special way the handing alerting people to their unrecognized realities which, unless repented would lead to on of faith and tradition through our Parish their downfall. In the midst of downfall, the prophets pronounced words of indict- School, Religious Edu- ment and exile. But in exile God’s prophets announced God’s words of console, cation and Christian comfort and promise of restoration to a people disoriented and despaired. Formation. We welcome everyone. New members A quick google survey reveals that each day in the U.S. 800 thousand cattle, 4 mil- are encouraged to call and register at the Rec- lion pigs, 25 million chicken, 11 million ducks, and 700 thousand turkeys, (and in tory. the world 1.5 million goats and 1.2 million sheep) are slaughtered for food. With BAPTISM such a voracious consumption of meat (not counting water creatures) no shep- Parental preparation herds can meet up to this kind of demand. The prophetic words coming to us to- classes offered through- out the year. day, however, announce that God will appoint for us shepherds who are after God’s heart (Jeremiah 3: 15). They will shepherd God’s sheep and they need no MATRIMONY Preparation for engaged longer fear and tremble (: 4). couples. Nine months notification before mar- Could it be that today we are appointed shepherds, not necessarily in the ordained riage date. ministry, but in all ministries of the baptized? R.C.I.A. Jesus is depicted by St. Mark today as “the good shepherd” (John 10: 11) who is Meets weekly from Sep- tember through Pente- truly after God’s compassionate heart. He was moved with pity seeing the crowds cost. Inquiries are wel- who because of hunger for words of truth and thirst for acts of justice followed come year-round. him. Not only he satisfied their spiritual and bodily needs (as will be seen next COUNSELING week) he also brought them near and far into “one new person” having access in Available to individuals nd and families. Make ap- one Spirit to the Father (cf. today’s 2 reading, Ephesians 2: 13-18). pointments through the May the Spirit who helps gaining us access to God the Father also guide and en- Parish Office. courage us in our discernment of how to respond to and exercise our being shep- ANOINTING OF THE SICK herds in ministry these days. Due to the coronavirus pandemic a priest will Fr. Lac respond on a case by case basis. “Come away by yourselves to a deserted place HOSPITAL VISITS If you have a family and rest a while.” member or friend in the :31 hospital who would like to be visited by a parish priest, please call the Rectory. Due to privacy laws, the To make our liturgies complete we need: hospital ◊ Lectors ◊ Eucharistic Ministers ◊ Hospitality Ministers cannot tell the priests Please consider serving our community of faith. who is in If you have questions or would like to be put on a ministry schedule, the hospital. . call the Rectory Office, 816-232-8449. July 18, 2021 Page 3

MASS SERVICES AND INTENTIONS VOCATION PRAYER Jesus our shepherd, you have called us to help you WEEK OF JULY 19 — JULY 25, 2021 shepherd those who suffer. Give us your heart, your MONDAY, July 19 eyes and your wisdom that we can bless them with 7:00am John Mithelavage time and energy even during our own deprivations and 8:15am Virginia Bailey losses. For, it is you, good and faithful God, who sup- ply our strength. TUESDAY, July 20 Holy Trinity One God, we beseech you, through the Saint Apollinaris, Bishop and Martyr intercession of St. Joseph, to increase the number of 7:00am Joseph D. Vigliaturo men you are calling to the priesthood of our Precious 8:15am Maria Thong Nguyen Blood Community. May they become wholehearted in devotion and imitation of St. Joseph as protectors, in- WEDNESDAY, July 21 tercessors and “spiritual fathers” to your people. Amen. Saint , Priest and 7:00am Vincent Dang Van Ngu VOCATION CRUCIFIX 8:15am Charlene Slater Sunday, July 18, 2021 at 9:30am Mass Ray and Debbie Heitman THURSDAY, July 22 Saint Saturday, July 24, 2021 at 4:00pm Mass 7:00am Maria Dam Thi On Ruth White and Cayetana Maristela 8:15am Nancy Lutes FRIDAY, July 23 Saint Bridget 7:00am Zaroor-Waris Family 8:15am Fr. Joe Miller, C.PP.S. SATURDAY, July 24 Saint Sharbel Makhlūf, Priest 8:00am Jim Goerlitz 4:00pm Mark Losson SUNDAY, July 25 Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly 7:30am Katherine Meyer 9:30am Cowan Brownell Readings for the Week of July 18, 2021 11:30am For the Parish Sunday — July 18, 2021 On January 31, 2021, Francis announced a new cele- Jeremiah 23:1-6 / Ps. 23:1-6 / Ephesians 2:13-18 / Mark 6:30-34 bration in honor of all grandparents and the elderly, who are Monday so important to our communities and our Church. This new Exodus 14:5-18/ Exodus15:1bc-6 / :38-42 World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly will be cele- Tuesday brated every year on the fourth Sunday in July. Exodus 14:21-15:1/ Exodus15:8-10, 12, 17 / Matthew 12.46-50 Here is the beginning of Pope Francis’ letter regarding the Wednesday World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly: Exodus 16:1-5. 9-15/ Ps. 78:18-19, 23-24. 25-28 / :1-9 “’I am with you always” (Mt 28:20): this is the promise the Thursday Lord made to his disciples before he ascended into heaven. Song of Songs 3:1-4b or II Corinthians 5:14-17 / Ps. 63:2-6, 8-9 / They are the words that he repeats to you today, dear John 20:1-2, 11-18 grandfathers and grandmothers, dear elderly friends. “I am Friday with you always” are also the words that I, as Bishop of Exodus 20:1-17/ Ps. 198-11 / Matthew 13:18-23 Rome and an elderly person like yourselves, would like to Saturday Morning address to you on this first World Day of Grandparents and Exodus 24:3-8/ Ps. 50:1b-2, 5-6, 14-15 / Matthew 13:24-30 the Elderly. The whole Church is close to you – to us – and cares about you, loves you and does not want to leave you Sunday — July 25, 2021 alone! II Kings 4:42-44 / Ps. 145:10-11, 15-18 / Ephesians 4:1-6 / John 6:1-15 . You can watch Pope Francis deliver the entire letter on YouTube. Page 4 July 18, 2021

2120 St. Gaspar Way, Liberty, MO 64068 -:- 816-415-3745 -:- Email: [email protected] “July is the month of the Precious Blood. “We remember in a special way all that it means that Jesus loved us so much that he shed his blood on the .” - Fr. Ron Will Mystic Chocolate for Body and Soul: A study group for women September 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 (Wednesdays), 6:30-8 p.m. Facilitated by Lucia Ferrara What does a study series have to do with chocolate? Well, this series is all about God’s grace — how richly, extravagantly, and surprisingly God indulges us with love and grace. And what better metaphor for grace is there than chocolate? This is a totally relevant five-week study series that will help you develop relationships with other women as you grow in your relationship with God. Each week, we will learn about a different aspect of God’s grace and how it applies to our lives. We will explore how surprising God’s grace is, how rich and extravagant it is dished out, how grace can transform us, how grace affects the way we live day to day, how we can overflow with grace to those around us, and how we ought to be celebrating God’s grace every day! And we’ll give you little doses of chocolate activities to deepen and enrich your learning in a way you can really understand. The last week of the series, we’ll prepare and share a meal. Women at any place in their faith journeys can feel right at home with this series. We will be using as a guide the downloadable booklet Simply Relevant (Chocolate Boutique) Relational Series for Women. Details for ordering the booklet will be given at the time of registration. Go to: [email protected] to register.

Upcoming Event: Nature’s Revelation: ‘Every Common Bush Alive with God’ - Saturday Sept. 18, 2021

COLLECTION FOR THE WEEKEND OF JULY 3 & 4

Weekend Mass Envelopes: 7,442.00 Weekend Mass Plate: 605.00 Weekend Kids’ Collection: —-- Utility Collection: 828.00 To Saint Francis Xavier

TOTAL WEEKEND COLLECTION: $8,875.00  Bridget Parkerson Total Parish Income from all sources for the week of June 27th: $17,475.99  Erin Sprenger (Contributions, Operational & Education (tuition) Income)  Carissa and Zach Teschner Children: and COLLECTION FOR THE WEEKEND OF JUNE 10 & 11

Weekend Mass Envelopes: 5,731.00  Lou and Dana Tolbert Weekend Mass Plate: 386.00 Children: Drake and Ryleigh Weekend Kids’ Collection: —-- Utility Collection: —-- TOTAL WEEKEND COLLECTION: $6,117.00 The Liturgical Calendar Total Parish Income from all sources is open for your 2022 for the week of July 4th: $19,667.48 (Contributions, Operational & Education (tuition) Income) Mass Intentions . SFX School News and Events Page 5 St. Francis Xavier School—The Difference is Inside!

• Guided by Christ, we strive to become the best we can be. • Formed with Family, we carry on the traditions and legacy of SFX Parish. • Engaged through Innovation our students bring about a better future. • Children are Empowered to achieve beyond expectations. • Called to Lead, our students serve our community, nation and world.

We are AIMING at a fantastic school year with expectations that TARGET excellence in education and hope to hit a heavenly BULLSEYE in our faith formation.

School Librarian needed: St. Francis Xavier School is in need of a part time librarian for the 2021-2022 school year. Respon- sibilities include: reading to and classroom management of students during their library visit, understanding and reading age appropriate student , cataloging and shelving books, using digital check-in/check-out software. Administrative Assistant needed: St. Francis Xavier School is in need of a part-time administrative assistant to handle main- taining data on the student information system, financial affairs and the federal school hot-lunch program. Responsibilities include: setting up the school year in sycamoreeducation.com so students, families and staff can interact with the system properly; daily use of the SIS(sycamore) to track and send billing statements for lunch, after care and tuition; use of the web applications provided by the Department of Elem. and Sec. Education of the State of Missouri to maintain and submit records for the school lunch program. Applicants should be able to work in various database systems; be self-motivated and goal oriented; be able to meet deadlines; be able to maintain confidentiality in all affairs. Work hours will be varied at the start of the year as the SIS is set up and more Applications for both positions accepted through July 21, 2021. Send resumes and/or letters of interest to [email protected] or apply online through the Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph website. . Page 6 SFX Weekly Calendar and Other Events

THIS WEEK AT ST. FRANCIS XAVIER Sunday, July 18 2:00pm—K of C Grand Knights, PC Conf. Rm

Monday, July 19 No Events Scheduled

Tuesday, July 20 8:30am-10:30am—HOUSE OF BREAD CLOSED 9:00am—Prayer Group: PC Conf. Room 7:00pm—K of C Officers, PC Conf. Rm

Wednesday, July 21 No Events Scheduled Thursday, July 22 8:30am-10:30am—House of Bread Open 10:00am—SFX Middle School Mtg, PC Conf. Rm

Friday, July 23 No Events Scheduled

Saturday, July 24 8:30am-10:30am—House of Bread Open

Sunday, July 25 No Events Scheduled

The House of Bread needs…. Canned Soup, Peanut Butter, Jelly and Sandwich-Sized Ziplock Plastic Bags.

Thank you!! The SFX Grandparent Group is now taking pre- The House of Bread Team orders for delicious Colorado peaches. They will arrive the last week of August. Cost: $40.00 per box To order email your name and phone number (so you can be contacted with the peaches arrive) to: [email protected] Office of Divine Worship Workshops ORDER SOON - THEY GO FAST!! Wednesday, September 8, 2021, 6:30-8:30pm Monies raised will go for a project to benefit our St. Mark Parish SFX school children. Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion Workshop (Two years ago the money was used for water bottle fillers Wednesday, September 29, 2021, 6:30-8:30pm, for the school. They sure came in handy.) St. Mark Parish Reader Training Workshop  If you would like to sign up to be on the list of grandpar- ents in the group or be an honorary grandparent, let us Registration fee: $30.00 per individual know. We are hoping to offer more opportunities for Call the Rectory Office, 232-8449, to make a reservation. grandparents this year as things open up! . Other News and Events Page 7 Soles for Christ needs shoes! They are asking for NEW TENNIS SHOES in toddler sizes 5-10, youth sizes 11-6 and all adult sizes. Mone- tary donations are also welcome. Monetary donations are used to purchase shoes for those they are unable to fit on the days of the giveaway. Where to drop off donations? Drop your shoes and donations off at AFL-CIO Community Services, 1203 N 6th St., St. Joseph, MO 64501, Monday through Friday 9am- 5pm: NO LATER THAN THURSDAY, AUG. 12, 2021. For more information: Call: 816-364-1131 Shoes will be distributed Tues., Aug.17, Wed., Aug. 18

St. James Saturday, August 7, 2021 5814 King Hill Ave (in the church basement) Altar Society Annual Ice Cream Social 5:00pm—11:00pm Sat., July 17, 2021, 4:30-7:30pm Menu: Beef burgers, hot dogs, baked beans, coleslaw, ➢ Opportunities  potato chips, ice cream and cake, and a beverage. Cost: Adults $10; Children (10 and under) $5 Cathedral of St. Joseph Children (2 and under) Free St. Gianna Early Childhood Center Cake and Ice Cream Only $3 Has an immediate opening for a full-time Toddler Lead Teacher and a Preschool Aide Coram Deo is a Eucharistic-centered Catholic group which exists to meet the needs of young adults in the Anyone interested may apply by submitting an ap- St. Joseph area and to provide opportunities for spiritu- plication, resume, and cover letter through al growth and fellowship. Indeed.com or Paylocity.com or through the KCSJ Diocesan website. Coram Deo is meeting on Monday, July 19th, for Mondays on the Bluff! Meet at Cathedral parish Contact Lisa Puett, Early Childhood Director at at 6:10pm for a walking rosary to River Bluff Brewing! 233-9794 for any questions.

Please support the advertisers on the back page of our bulletin for a variety of services. These advertisers pay the cost of printing our bulletin each week.

The Diocese of Kansas City—St. Joseph is committed to combatting sexual abuse in the Church If you are a victim of sexual abuse, or if you observe or suspect sexual abuse: 1 Call the Missouri Child Abuse Hotline at 1.800.392.3738 (if the victim is currently under the age of 18), and 2. Contact your local law enforcement agency or call 911, and 3. After reporting to these civil and law enforcement authorities, report suspected sexual abuse of a minor or vulnerable adult to the Diocesan Ombudsman at 816.812.2500 if the abuse involves a priest, deacon, employee or volunteer of the Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph.

The Diocese has a sincere commitment to providing care and healing resources to victims of sexual abuse and their families. Please contact: Victim Advocate, Kathleen Chastain, at 816.392.0011 or [email protected] for more information.

BULLETIN DEADLINES: For the Weekend of July 24th—25th — Submissions are due by Sunday, July 18th. For the Weekend of July 31st—August 1st — Submissions due by Sunday, July 25th. . 816-294-0129 VAN VICKLE Please Remember MONUMENTS, INC. Weinmann Lawncare St. Francis Xavier Bill & Coleene Weinmann 1717 Frederick Avenue in your will and St. Joseph, Missouri 64501

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