DECEMBER 25, 2011 THE NATIVITY OF THE LORD

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 December 26 No Mass December 28 No Mass December 29 No Mass December 31 James Whelan January 1 Joe Mattingly Ron Sipes

Spiritual Direction

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

RCIA

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.

THIS WEEK IN OUR PARISH The parish office will be closed December 26th January 2nd
Wednesday, December 28 Teen Lock In Sunday, January 1 No RCIA

December 31 & January 1 Ushers 5:00 pm Don Vittitioe Laura Vittitoe Frank Sullivan Elizabeth Sullivan 7:00 am Andrew Polston John Thomas 9:00 am Charles Wilkins Robert Williams Chase Williams Albert Thompson Lectors 5:00 pm Savannah Mattingly Shirl Huff 7:00 am Steve Tillman Linda Young 9:00 am Jason Clan Jodi Clan Gift Bearers 5:00 pm Donna Shepherd and Mary Jean Williams 7:00 am Robert Hall Family 9:00 am Steve Abrams Family Eucharistic Ministers 5:00 pm Donna Shepherd Louise Duggins Patricia Jackie 7:00 am John Thomas Mary Ann Thomas Michele Mattingly 9:00 am Nancy Almony Darlene Stallings Deacon Gerry Altar Servers 5:00 pm Max Myers Meagan Myesrs Cassie Beaton 7:00 am Kelcy Lewis Jessica Griffith 9:00 am Jared Askins Chase Askins Austin Clan

Ministry Appointments

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.

CHURCH CLEANING CREWS St. Ann Crew Friday, December, 28

Bulletin Deadlines

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

Florine Miles, Linda Mills Mary Ann Thomas Donna Chamberlain

Liturgy of the Word

Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God Number 6:22-27 Galatians 4:4-7 Luke 2:16-21

NURSERY SCHEDULE
Saturday, December 31 Joy Smith & Rachel Elder Sunday, January 1 Julie Adams GROCERY GIFT CARD SCHEDULE Saturday, January 7 5:00 pm Betty & Don Tinsley Sunday, January 8 7:00 am Lisa Orr 9:00 am Patricia Johnston

January 1, 2012

Stewardship of Treasure

Sunday Collection - 12/11/11 Actual........................................... $11,888 Pledged ........................................ $10,520 Year to Date 7/1/11 12/11/11 Actual......................................... $241,286 Pledged ...................................... $252,480 Year to date, our stewardship giving is Down $ 11,194

December 10 & 11
Saturday 5:00 pm Sunday 7:00 am Sunday 9:00 am 250 146 300

Mass Attendance

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

The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. John 1:13
THE OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED FROM DECEMBER 23RD THROUGH JANUARY 2ND. WE WILL REOPEN JANUARY 3, 2012 ___________________________ RELIGIOUS ED NO RE OR TGIF DECEMBER 21 OR 28 CLASSES WILL RESUME JANUARY 4, 2012

Christmas is the celebration of Gods greatest gift: His only Son. No matter what we consider our personal gifts, we will never be able to give more than this.

WALKATHON/GOLF SCRAMBLE
Next year we are planning two exciting events, a walkathon and golf scramble. If you are interested in being on the committee for one or both of these activities to help coordinate, organize and solicit sponsors and participants PLEASE CALL MONIQUE at the parish office @ 955-5366 ext. 26. In addition, if you/your business or someone you know would like to be a sponsor or donate items for either event, please let us know. (Our walkathon and golf scramble are being planned based on feedback from our parish survey.)

COPING WITH GRIEF

St. Francis Xavier is offering a new ministry, Coping with Grief, for persons grieving the death of a spouse or a close loved one. The next meeting will be Monday Jan. 9th from 6:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. in the religious education building (TGIF room). We hope you will join us for conversation, coffee, and dessert.

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By: Rev. Robert Barron Catholicism is a widely publicized adult

CATHOLICISM

faith formation program that will be offered here starting in the new year. It was created to enhance and support the PLANNING SPECIAL GIFTS THIS CHRISTMAS Churchs mission to evangelize and teach Dont forget St. Francis Xavier Church when planning your year end charitable gifts. the content of the faith. (You can look up Catholicism and Robert Barron on the December is the most popular time for making charitable gifts, so please be sure to internet to learn more.) We will be offerinclude us in your gift plans. Remember gifts must be received by December 31st ing monthly sessions at varied days and to qualify for tax deductibility for 2011. times. The meetings below will give an GODS ABUNDANT LOVE: overview of the program, with discussion FINDING HEALING IN THE MIDST OF PAIN and materials for the next February sesPresented by Emily Cash, Psy.D. of Saint Luke Institute, Maryland. sion. We hope you can join us at one of the sessions below for registration and For women who have survived sexual abuse, finding healing is a necessary process more information: for living a life that is whole, joyous and free. Join us for a weekend of community, education, solidarity and healing within a safe and sacred circle of survivors. Wed., Jan. 4th from 9:00 -10:30 a.m. in the th church choir room The retreat will begin at 4:00 p.m. on the 20 and end with the noon meal on the nd Mon., Jan. 9th from 6:45 - 8:15 p.m. in the 22 of January. church choir room. Cost: $200.00 (includes retreat, room and meals) $150.00 (commuter) Sun., Jan 15th from 5:00 - 6:30 p.m. in the Contact Lisa Downs at the parish office if scholarship is needed. TGIF room.

MERRY CHRISTMAS The parish staff would like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a blessed and joyful New Year !!!!!!

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TEENS START YOUR NEW YEAR OFF RIGHT !

Nancy Almony, Monique Becker, Billy Blake, Lisa Downs, Darlene Fowler, Helen Hagan, Deacon Gerry Mattingly, Jerry Mudd, and Fr. Paul.

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