June 12 2016 - St. Francis Xavier Church

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Saint Xavier Church
INWARD REFLECTION
PILGRIMS PACK FOR PERU
June is arguably the biggest vacation month of
the year. Many people back up and leave town after
school is out or just because the weather has finally
turned nice and our thoughts turn to travel. A few
precious weeks of different scenery or perhaps
exotic destinations fill our minds. We look forward
to relaxation and to amassing stories to share upon
our return.
But for a few, this year’s vacation will not be for
pure pleasure seeking. It will be for pilgrimage. A
pilgrimage takes one on a journey in search of
deeper spiritual conversion. That is just what
fourteen people—several from Cincinnati and our
parish community—will be doing when they leave
later this month for Lima, Peru. The group will learn
about the wonderful work being accomplished at
our twin parish, the Virgin of Nazareth in the El
Agustino community outside Lima.
This Jesuit parish of 130,000 people offers
sacramental and catechetical programs, early
childhood education, job training, micro-finance,
community organization, spiritual direction, youth
and athletic programs to name but a few. Our
travelers will be shepherded by Fr. Keven Flaherty SJ
and guided by our own Mark Maxwell the Regional
Director of Advancement for the Midwest Jesuits.
The pilgrims will also travel to Machu Picchu and
to the Jesuit works in the Andean Quispicanchi
Province among other sites. Our parish community
is proud to have been in a long-time twinning
relationship with the Virgin of Nazareth Parish and
we are most grateful to those who have decided
that this is how they want to spend their vacation
time this year. We look forward to hearing their
stories and seeing their photographs so that all of
us care share in the good work we sponsor in Peru.
We ask God’s blessings upon the group,
especially for safe travel, and the courage to be
good ambassadors of our American Catholic Jesuit
communities. We ask that God open not only their
eyes and ears to the wonders that await them, but
also their hearts to receive the gifts that the people
of Peru impart to them. As they make their journey
for two weeks beginning June 17, let us all keep
them in our daily prayers. Vaya con Dios!
—Deacon Tim Crooker, Pastoral Associate
 ST XAVIER PRAYER MINISTRY 
Please offer prayers for the infirmed of our parish:
Doug Lange, Helen Sievers, Bob Fennell, Bob and Jean
Scheid, Stephen Smith, Judy Dyer, Pat Corry, Barbara
Meridieth, Sharon Dearwester, Gene Parker, Joan
Perone, Tamie Faye Weissinger, Debbie Garnett, and
Sheila Novacich.
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PARISH STEWARDSHIP
Sunday offerings for June 5
On-line donations for June 5
Week of June 5
$11,042.85
$ 5,268.00
$16,310.85
Please remember St Xavier Church in your will.
Changing WeShare Online Donations
If you wish to make changes to your WeShare
recurring donation transactions, go to the WeShare
website (see the link at the top of the parish web page:
www.stxchurch.org through the Donations button).
If you would prefer, our business office can help you
make changes to your account. Please email us at:
[email protected] with the changes. Questions?
Call Mary at 513.721.4045 ext. 1005.
Presiders for this weekend: June 12
4:00 PM
7:00 AM
9:00 AM
10:30 AM
12:00 PM
5:00 PM
Fr. Sosthenes Luyembe, SJ
Fr. Bob Ross, SJ
Fr. Matthew Gamber, SJ
Fr. Patrick Fairbanks, SJ
Fr. Matthew Gamber, SJ
Fr. Sosthenes Luyembe, SJ
Presiders for next weekend: June 19
4:00 PM
7:00 AM
9:00 AM
10:30 AM
12:00 PM
5:00 PM
Fr. Bob Ross, SJ
Fr. Patrick Fairbanks, SJ
Fr. Patrick Fairbanks, SJ
Fr. Matthew Gamber, SJ
Fr. Sosthenes Luyembe, SJ
Fr. Sosthenes Luyembe, SJ
THEOLOGY OF THE BODY CLASSES
Ruah Woods, Cincinnati's Catholic education center in
Western Hills, is offering spring classes for adults:
•Intro to Theology of the Body: An eight part study
for adults. Thursdays, 7-9 PM, June 16-August 11.
•Natural Family Planning: A three session course.
Sundays, 2-4 PM: June 5, July 10, and Aug 7.
•Living a Joy-Filled Marriage: Sat July 9 from 9-4.
Take advantage of this great opportunity to learn
about these heart-changing teachings. For more
information and to register, or to see other offerings,
go to classes and events at www.RuahWoods.org
Note received from Fr. Adondee Arellano:
Dear Father Fairbanks, In the name of the La Salette
Missionaries, I wish to thank you and the people of St.
Francis Xavier for your hospitality, generosity and
prayers during the mission appeal on May 28/29. We
thank you for the opportunity to bring a renewed
awareness of our Church’s mission to your people and
to bring their love and support to the needy of the
mission countries served by the Missionaries of Our
Lay of La Salette. ($4,666.00 was collected for their
missions).
Cover art: After having Uriah murdered, David confesses his sin
to Nathan. God forgives David for his sin.
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If you do not have a business, but personally know of someone who does, please help the Parish by referring that
person or business, or you can occupy a space by becoming a donor.
A Representative from Diocesan Publications will be contacting potential advertisers of local businesses as well
as professional people in the area within the next few weeks. Thank you for your interest and response.
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11th Sunday in Ordinary Time
OUTWARD ACTION
Greetings from a new Jesuit Deacon:
Hello, my name is Matthew Dunch, SJ, and I’m
delighted to serve as a deacon at St. Xavier for the
next two months. I grew up just south of
Youngstown, Ohio and entered the Jesuits in 2006
after meeting various Jesuits as an undergraduate. I
taught Philosophy at Xavier University from 2011 to
2014 and also served as a trustee of St. Xavier High
School. I recently completed my Master of Divinity
degree at the Regis College, the Jesuit theologate of
the University of Toronto, and was ordained to the
diaconate on May 21st in Toronto. Though many
parishes are not used to having deacons, they
minister through works of charity and liturgical
service since the beginning of the Church (1 Timothy
3:8-10; Acts 6:1-6). Diaconal ministry includes
assisting at Mass, preaching, baptisms, marriages,
various blessings, catechesis, and a wide variety of
service activities. Today, two types of deacons
minister in the Church: 1) Permanent deacons are
typically married and embark upon diaconal
ministry after many years in another profession and
often jointly with that profession. 2) Transitional
deacons, like me, are in their final stage of
preparation for the priesthood and minister as
deacons while completing theological studies. The
transitional diaconate usually lasts about a year,
followed by ordination to the priesthood. I will be
ordained to the Jesuit priesthood in June 2017 in
Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
OUR SINCEREST CONGRATULATIONS
And many years of joyful love to
…Andrew and Emily (Berger) Saksa who celebrated
their marriage at St Xavier Church last weekend!
Please remember Mary Volmer and William
Jennewein who were buried from here this past week.
Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord. And let
perpetual light shine upon them.
CONFIRMATION 2017
Any junior high or high school students are reminded
that the next date for our St X parish Confirmation is
Sunday April 23rd 2017 at 2:00 pm at the Cathedral. If
you are to be Confirmed next year, be sure to enroll in
the Religious Education classes this September. For
more, call Fr. Sossy at 513-721-4045.
A Contemplative Retreat: The Jesuit Spiritual
Center in Milford offers this 6 day retreat July 22-27.
The theme will be based on the writings of Fr. Walter
Brueggeman, S.J. Call 513-248-3500, ext. 10 or email
us at [email protected]
June 12, 2016
The Rite of Christian
Initiation of Adults
is a formation program for anyone who desires to
join the Catholic faith. The program runs
September through Easter. Weekly meetings are
Wednesday nights at 7 PM here in the St. Xavier
Parish Center beginning September 21. If you or
someone you know is interested in becoming fullyinitiated into the Catholic Church please email Fr.
Matthew Gamber at [email protected]
Support St X with Kroger Rewards
We hope that you will support St. Xavier Church by
participating in the Kroger Community Rewards
Program. If you haven’t already signed up, this is a
good time to do so! Also, please tell all your family,
friends and anyone else who has a Kroger Community
Rewards Plus Card to enroll, or re-enroll and select St.
Xavier Church. Use our NPO number: 60514.
See more at www.KrogerCommunityRewards.com
Thirsty Thursday – June 16
Please feel free to join us for light refreshments and
great conversation, the 3rd Thursday each month. This
month, we will gather at Blinkers Tavern, 318
Greenup Street, in Covington.
Come join us in the Garden Room! We will have name
tags for all, as we always have someone new showing
up. See you there, bring a friend.
XPRESSIONS BOOK CLUB
The next book club meeting will be Tuesday, July 19 at
3:30 PM. We will be discussing “I Am Malala” by Malala
Yousafzai. There are multiple copies at the public
library. All are welcome to join in.
Catholic Charities is in the process of becoming a
certified trauma informed organization. Our
therapists are going through an extensive training
program to enhance their skills in working with
those who have been impacted by trauma. Even if
you haven’t been exposed to trauma, you might
have life stressors where you could benefit from the
assistance of an outside professional. If you or a
loved one could benefit from some counseling, call
our central number at 513-489-8898.
ADVERTISE IN THIS BULLETIN
Ed Clark representing Diocesan Publications (our
Bulletin Publisher) will visit the parish soon. He will
renew present advertisements and seek new ones. If
interested, please call the parish office, or you may
contact Ed directly at 614-738-1472 or email him at
[email protected]. This is an excellent way to
support our sponsors. THANKS TO YOU and DIOCESAN
PUBLICATIONS, the bulletin is published weekly at no
cost to the parish.
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