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St. Francis Xavier Parish
Bienvenido a la parroquia de S. Francisco Xavier
"The Lord sent me to bring glad tidings to the poor and to proclaim liberty to captives." -Lk. 4:18
"Me ha enviado para proclamar la libertad a los cautivos, para poner en libertad a los oprimidos.
(Lucas 4,18)
Our faith community and I, Fr. Francis are delighted that you and your family have chosen Saint Francis Xavier Parish as your place for worship. Saint Francis Xavier, S.J. (Society of Jesus) showed a great zeal for missionary work, and just as him we strive to follow on the footsteps of such a great preacher and evangelizer for the Malaysians.
We welcome you as Christ! Whether you are a member or a visitor, we pray that you find Christ among our brothers and sisters in the faith and trust that the word of God would stir your heart to actively listen and be prompted to action for the greater glory of God.
OUR MISSION
As members of St. Francis Xavier Roman Catholic Church, we are a multicultural community guided by the Holy Spirit and the Catholic Church. Our family of faith leads a Christ-centered life to enrich our world through sacrament, worship, service, and hospitality.
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15th Sunday of Ordinary Time
The liturgy of the 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time shows us how God's intervention occurs in the world and in human history. He calls men and women and, through them, indicates paths, corrects wrong steps, transforms the world, leaves us an offer of salvation and Life. His “sent ones” are heralds and signs of the goodness and love of God in the world of men.
The first reading shows us a prophet named Amos acting, in the name of God, in the royal sanctuary of Bethel. Summoned and sent by God, Amos denounces an empty and sterile cult, hostage to political interests and ally of injustice, which neither liberates nor saves. Coherent and free, without giving in to low commitments, Amos is the “voice” of God that resonates in the world and questions men.
The second reading, with the pretext of presenting to us “the mystery” of salvation, reminds us that we belong to God and are destined for his service. We are, therefore, invited to embrace the projects that God has for us and for the world, and to carry them out with truth, fidelity and radicality.
The Gospel shows Jesus sending twelve of his disciples on a mission. This mission – which is an extension of Jesus' own mission – consists of announcing the Kingdom of God and fighting against everything that threatens the life and happiness of men. Those sent by Jesus, as heralds of a new world, must avoid everything that could delay or condition the mission entrusted to them.
Mass Times
Sunday:
9:30am Mass in English
11:30am Mass in Spanish
Daily Mass:
Monday to Friday: 8am in English and Spanish
Confession:
Before weekly and Sunday mass. Also upon request to the office
Eucharist Adoration:
First Friday of the month from 8:30am to 10:30am
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And Jesus came and said to them, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, to the close of the age."
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(505) 243-1179
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