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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) 

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Bienvenidos! Para Español

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.

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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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  • June 1, 2025 - The ascension of the Lord


  • 1 Junio 2025 - La Ascension de Nuestro Senor

    La Ascensión del Señor es un evento importante en la tradición cristiana, que marca el momento en que Jesucristo fue llevado al cielo, cuarenta días después de su resurrección. Simboliza la culminación de su misión en la tierra y su regreso al Padre, ofreciendo esperanza de vida eterna a todos los creyentes. Los cristianos celebran este acontecimiento como un recordatorio de la naturaleza divina de Jesús y su promesa de estar siempre con sus seguidores.

  • June 8 2025 - Pentecost

    Pentecost is a major Christian solemnity celebrated fifty days after Easter, commemorating the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles and Mary as they prayed together. This event, marked by the sound of a strong wind and tongues of fire, signaled the birth of the Church and the start of its mission to spread the Gospel to all nations. Empowered by the Holy Spirit, the Apostles spoke in different languages, making the message of God understood by people from many regions. Pentecost reveals the Holy Spirit as a divine Person and fully manifests the Holy Trinity. The grace of this day continues in the Church, especially through the Sacrament of Confirmation, and Christians pray for the Spirit to renew the world.

  • 8 Junio 2025 - Pentacosta

    Pentecostés es una solemnidad cristiana importante que se celebra cincuenta días después de la Pascua, recordando la venida del Espíritu Santo sobre los Apóstoles y María mientras oraban juntos. Este acontecimiento, acompañado por el ruido de un viento fuerte y lenguas de fuego, marcó el nacimiento de la Iglesia y el inicio de su misión de anunciar el Evangelio a todas las naciones. Llenos del Espíritu Santo, los Apóstoles comenzaron a hablar en diferentes lenguas, permitiendo que personas de diversas regiones comprendieran el mensaje de Dios. Pentecostés revela al Espíritu Santo como Persona divina y manifiesta plenamente la Santísima Trinidad. La gracia de este día perdura en la Iglesia, especialmente a través del Sacramento de la Confirmación, y los cristianos oran para que el Espíritu renueve el mundo.

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."

Matthew 28: 18-20 (RSV-CE)

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