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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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23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time
In the readings that the liturgy proposes for this Sunday, the theme of the "journey" stands out: our life is a journey, not always linear and not always easy, which leads us to the final destination of our existence—true and eternal life. What should we do and what precautions should we take so as not to go astray and miss the target? Who will guide us and show us the right direction?
In the first reading, a "sage" of Israel reflects on the limitations inherent in our condition as human beings. He believes that the only way to reach true life is to embrace God's "wisdom" and allow ourselves to be guided by it. This is the path he suggests to all who are concerned with building a life full of meaning.
In the second reading, taking inspiration from the story of Onesimus, the fugitive slave, Saint Paul reminds us that love is the essential focus that illuminates the way the disciples of Jesus travel through history. It is love that enables us to discover the equality of all people, children of the same Father and brothers and sisters in Christ; it is love that opens us to welcome and embrace all the "Onesimuses" we encounter along the way.
In the
Gospel, Jesus traces the coordinates of the "disciple's journey." Whoever sets out on this path must walk with eyes fixed on Jesus and on the Kingdom of God. One cannot be distracted—neither by people, nor material concerns, nor personal projects and interests. Whoever embarks on the adventure of the Kingdom of God must do so without hesitation, without conditions, with total dedication and commitment.
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."