ST. FRANCIS XAVIER PHOENIX, AZ MARCH 1, 2015

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1 Date / Time Activity Location Monday 3-2 9:00-11:00AM 7:00-8:00PM The Week Ahead Questions regarding the calendar? parish.calendar@sfxsj.org Calendar is subject to change. St. Theresa of Avila Adult RCIA Spanish First Degree K of C SVDP PRAYER WARRIORS NEEDED! The St. Francis Xavier Prayer Warriors is a team of people committed to praying for others. Prayers are offered for all those who have requested a need for them. The Warriors pray when and where it is convenient for them, and choose which prayers they would like to offer. Currently, there are over 100 people on the list of those who have requested prayers. The team is looking for and would welcome additional members. Please consider joining this special St. Francis Xavier ministry and be a witness to the Power of Prayer! For more information or to join, please contact Mary Kevin Picton Tuesday :30-2:00PM 7:00-8:00PM 8:00-9:00PM Spanish Bible Study St. Theresa of Avila Lenten Praise & Worship Bilingual Spanish Choir (West Confessional) Padre Kino Rm 4 Wednesday 3-4 6: PM 6:30-8:00PM 6:30-9:30PM 6:30-8:00PM Knights of Columbus Adult RCIA English JH 233 Thursday 3-5 Catechesis Training (E) Catechesis Training (S) Choir Practice Understanding Catholicism MOMS Ministry 4700 N. Central Ste 106 Friday 3-6 6:45-11:30AM 11:30-6:00-7:00PM 7:00-9:00PM Adoration Stations of the Cross Stations of the Cross Bilingual Family Faith Night Saturday 3-7 8:30-9:30 3:00-5:00PM 6:00-10:00PM Honoring Mary Confessions St. Patrick s Dinner Auction Confessional West School Gym Sunday 3-8 7:45AM-12:30PM Cradle Sunday Vestibule

2 SECOND SUNDAY OF LENT Dear Parishioners and Friends, As we enter the second week of Lent there is a prayer form that comes from the writings of St. Ignatius of Loyola. This is called the Examination of Consciousness (not conscience). The Examination of Conscience has its place in helping a person prepare for Confession. The Examination of Consciousness gives us guidelines for noticing how God is present in my life each day. If we never ask ourselves, How is God present to me in my daily life? we will not notice his presence. It will just slip by us unnoticed. Jesus told us that he will be with us until the end of time. Therefore, this is a simple prayer that we can use every day and not just during Advent or Lent. At St. Francis Xavier Elementary School, the children are led through this prayer form every day during Lent. It is adapted to their age level and they really get the spirit of the prayer! Five points: presence, gratitude, review, sorrow and grace. Presence: remember that you are in God s presence in a special way when you pray. You can make that time holy by saying at the beginning of your prayer: Lord, I want this time to be for you. Gratitude: Recall two or three things that have happened today for which you are grateful. Savor them. Thank God for these gifts. Review: Review your day from start to finish, noticing where you experienced God s presence. Notice big things and little things a gentle word of encouragement or understanding; a smile; a gesture of kindness. When did you reach out in love? When did you experience love coming back to you? Sorrow: As you review your day, you may be well aware of how you acted out of character today. Often times the sin pops up like a red flag; you sense you were out of character. Express your sorrow to God and ask for forgiveness. If something really serious occurs, then you may need to consider the Sacrament of Confession and/or making some form of restitution. Jesus does not shame us. He wants us to admit our humanness and get back on track with his grace. Grace: Now go back to a meaningful part of your prayer and speak to God as you would to a trusted friend. God already knows your heart but you giving it expression makes it more real to you. You are not talking to yourself. You are talking with God. God is not hidden. We just have to practice noticing his presence. The peace of Christ be with you. Fr. Dan Sullivan, S.J. Queridos Feligreses y Amigos, Al entrar en la segunda semana de Cuaresma hay una forma de oración que proviene de los escritos de San Ignacio de Loyola. A esta forma de oración se le llama Examen de Concientización (no de conciencia). El Examen de Conciencia tiene su lugar en ayudar a una persona a prepararse para la Confesión. El Examen de Concientización nos da pautas para darse cuenta de cómo Dios está presente en mi vida cada día. Si nunca nos preguntamos, Cómo está Dios presente en mi vida diaria? no vamos a notar su presencia. Se deslizará por nosotros desapercibida. Jesús nos dijo que él estaría con nosotros hasta el fin de los tiempos. Por lo tanto, esta es una oración simple que podemos usar todos los días y no sólo durante el Adviento o Cuaresma. En la Escuela Primaria San Francisco Xavier, a los estudiantes se les guía a esta forma de oración todos los días durante la Cuaresma. Está adaptada a su nivel de edad y ellos realmente captan el espíritu de la oración! Cinco puntos: presencia, gratitud, repaso, arrepentimiento y gracia. Presencia: recuerde que usted está en la presencia de Dios de una manera especial cuando ora. Usted puede hacer ese tiempo santo diciendo al comienzo de su oración: Señor quiero que este tiempo sea para ti. Gratitud: Recuerde dos o tres cosas que han pasado hoy por las cuales está agradecido. Deléitese con ellas. Agradezca a Dios por estos dones. Repaso: Repase su día de principio a final, notando cuando sintió la presencia de Dios. Observe las cosas grandes y pequeñas una palabra amable de aliento o de comprensión; una sonrisa; un gesto de bondad. Cuándo buscaste el amor? Cuándo experimentaste el amor en ti? Arrepentimiento: A medida que repasa su día, se puede dar cuenta de cómo actuó hoy fuera de lo normal. A menudo el pecado aparece como una bandera roja; usted siente que estaba fuera de su carácter. Exprese su arrepentimiento a Dios y pídale perdón. Si ocurre algo realmente serio, entonces necesitará considerar el Sacramento de la Confesión y /o hacer algún tipo de restitución. Jesús no nos avergüenza. Él quiere que aceptemos nuestra naturaleza humana y enmendemos nuestro camino con su gracia. Gracia: Ahora regrese a una parte significativa de nuestra oración y hable con Dios como si lo hiciera con un amigo de confianza. Dios ya conoce su corazón pero el hecho de que usted le esté dando expresión lo hace más real para usted. Usted no está hablando con usted mismo. Usted está hablando con Dios. Dios no se oculta. Sólo tenemos que practicar estar conscientes de su presencia. La paz de Cristo esté con ustedes. Padre, Dan Sullivan, S.J.

3 Announcing a New Deacon To the Parish Team I am happy to announce that Bishop Olmsted has missioned Deacon Marvin Hernandez to be a full-time Deacon to serve St. Francis Xavier Parish beginning on Sunday, March 1, Deacon Hernandez was ordained a permanent Deacon on November 10, He and his wife and family have been members of Ss. Simon and Jude Cathedral Parish where Deacon exercised his diaconal ministry. Before entering the diaconate formation program, Deacon Hernandez was very active in the parish and was deeply involved in many dimensions of Hispanic ministry. He will bring much experience to both the Hispanic and English speaking communities of this parish. St. Francis Xavier Parish welcomes you, Deacon Marvin Hernandez and your family. Fr. Sullivan, S.J., Pastor Anunciando un Nuevo Diácono al Equipo de la Parroquia Estoy muy feliz de anunciar que el Obispo Olmsted ha misionado al Diácono Marvin Hernández para ser un diácono de tiempo completo para servir en la Parroquia de San Francisco Xavier empezando el domingo 1 de Marzo, El diácono Hernández fue ordenado como diácono permanente el 10 de Noviembre, Él y su esposa y familia han sido miembros de la Catedral de San Simón y San Judas en dónde el diácono ejerció su ministerio diaconal. Antes de ingresar al programa de formación diaconal, el Diácono Hernández era muy activo en la parroquia y estaba profundamente involucrado en muchas dimensiones del Ministerio Hispano. Él trae mucha experiencia a ambas comunidades de esta parroquia, la hispana y la anglosajona. La Parroquia de San Francisco Xavier le da la bienvenida, al Diácono Marvin Hernández y a su familia. Padre Sullivan, S.J., Pastor

4 Men s Conference Saturday, March 21, 2015 Xavier College Prep Founders Hall SECOND SUNDAY OF LENT Freedom! Men for all Seasons: 8 th Annual Into the Desert for Christ Lenten Catholic Men s Conference Sponsored by the Diocese of Phoenix and Catholic Men s Fellowship of Phoenix, this one-day conference will challenge Catholic men from ages to deepen their sacrificial commitment to Jesus Christ and his! Speakers include Most Reverend Thomas J. Olmsted, Dr. Peter Kreeft, Tom Peterson and Ric Serrano. Begins at 9:00 AM and finishes with sacrifice of Holy Mass at 4:30. Tickets $56.50; save $10 per ticket by registering 10 or more men together. SEATING LIMITED. Info and registration at Support the The Arrupe MarketPlace Sunday March 1 st after the 9am Mass On March 1 st after the 9am Mass, parishioners will have an opportunity to participate in the good works of the St. Francis Xavier School Arrupe Project. Seventh grade students will be selling handmade items after Mass to help support local charities. Please help support our seventh grade students live out the school s student learning expectation of being committed to doing justice as they try to raise money for local organizations helping those in need. Please join the MOMS ministry for our monthly session Thursday, March 5 from 6:30-8:30 in the Ignatian Spirituality Center back room. Our focus this month is "Easter with our families". Save the date of Saturday March 28th 9-12 for our mini-retreat on "Gratitude". All women are welcome!! To learn more about MOMS or to receive our daily prayer text messages, us at: sfxmoms@gmail.com or find us on Facebook: Sunday, March 8, 2015 Cradle Sunday at St. Francis Xavier in support of Life Choices Women s Clinics Needs: Diapers sizes 3 & 4 Baby wipes Shampoo Soap Gently used maternity and baby clothing Household items for the thrift store For more info visit: h ps:// OR call the clinic directly at Questions? Want to help with Cradle Sunday? SylviaLWhite@gmail.com

5 The Marian Shop Bible Engraving March 2 6:15 AM March 3 6:15 AM March 4 6:15 AM Fr. Sullivan Al Valenzuela Paul & Agnes Barquinero Mary Lohmann Charles Glenn Hubbard Mary Vernasco Make it personal for only $7.50 per line Here s how to have your bible engraved: Come in and choose from our selection of engrave-able bibles and we ll do the rest. Choose from 18 or 24 point font One or two lines Usually ships in 3 or 4 days. We also offer engraving for Patron Saint Medals, Come in and see us for details. Hourican Family (Int) March 5 6:15 AM Isabel Garcia Peterson Family (Int) We welcome everyone to join us in union of minds and hearts at the feet of Mary, our Mother with conversa on and prayer (Rosary). March 6 6:15AM March 7 8:00 AM 5:30 PM March 8 7:00 AM 9:00 AM 11:00 AM 1:00 PM 5:00 PM Fr. Sullivan Jonathan Loeffler Ronald Bishof In March we will be mee ng on Saturday, March 7th Where: West Confessional (in ) Time: 8:30-9:30AM (a er the Saturday morning Mass) Understanding Catholicism For those who are interested in studying the Bible, the sessions will be held from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursdays at 4700 N. Central, Suite 106. That s in the shopping center across Central from the church and behind Hula s restaurant. The classes are free and are open to anyone who wants to know more about their Catholic religion, or to others who want to know about what Catholics believe. WE PRAY FOR... ORAMOS Trevor Collins (Int) Teddy Florez (Int) Asa Jordan (Int) Irene Figueroa (Int) Heidi Hall Cave (Int) Emil Madanat (Int) Midge Heipple (Int) Mary Scalzo Daniel F. Miller Felise Weinard (Int) Ednamarie Haggerty Int) Raul Diaz (Int) Cecilia Saavedra (Int) Pat MacInnis (Int) Bernie Dinglasan (Int) Gracie Challoner (Int) Esther Funke John J. Alvarez Carol Carney (Int) All Military Personnel & All First Responders Readings for the week of March 1, 2015 Sunday Second Sunday of Lent Gn 22:1-2, 9a, 10-13, 15-18; Ps 116; Rom 8:31b-34; Mk 9:2-10 Monday Dn 9:4b-10; Ps 79; Lk 6:36-38 Tuesday Saint Katharine Drexel, Virgin Is 1:10, 16-20; Ps 50; Mt 23:1-12 Wednesday Saint Casimir Jer 18:18-20; Ps 31; Mt 20:17-28 Thursday Jer 17:5-10; Ps 1; Lk 16:19-31 Friday Gn 37:3-4, 12-13a, 17b-28a; Ps 105; Mt 21:33-43, Saturday Saints Perpetua and Felicity, Martyrs Mi 7:14-15, 18-20; Ps 103; Lk 15:1-3, Sunday Third Sunday of Lent Ex 20:1-17 or 20:1-3, 7-8, 12-17; Ps 19; 1 Cor 1:22-25; Jn 2:13-25