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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)
Stations of the Cross Lent 2025 – Via Crucis Cuaresma 2025
Join us for the Stations of the Cross every Tuesday and Friday at 6:30 PM (bilingual) throughout Lent 2025. This cherished Lenten devotion invites participants to reflect on the passion and suffering of Christ through the fourteen stations, each representing a pivotal moment from His final hours.
Experience this time of prayer, meditation, and community as we journey together in faith, deepening our understanding of Christ’s sacrifice for our salvation. This is a meaningful opportunity to prepare our hearts for the celebration of Easter.
All are welcome—bring your family and friends to share in this powerful tradition. Let us walk with Christ and grow closer to Him this Lenten season.
Participemos en el Vía Crucis (bilingue) todos los martes y viernes a las 6:30 p. m. durante la Cuaresma de 2025. Esta apreciada devoción cuaresmal invita a los participantes a reflexionar sobre la pasión y el sufrimiento de Cristo a través de las catorce estaciones, cada una de las cuales representa un momento crucial de sus últimas horas.
Experimente este tiempo de oración, meditación y comunidad mientras caminamos juntos en la fe, profundizando nuestra comprensión del sacrificio de Cristo por nuestra salvación. Esta es una oportunidad significativa para preparar nuestros corazones para la celebración de la Pascua.
Todos son bienvenidos: traiga a su familia y amigos para compartir esta poderosa tradición. Caminemos con Cristo y acerquémonos más a Él en esta temporada de Cuaresma.
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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4th Sunday of Lent
In the fourth stage of the “path of Lent,” the liturgy reminds us of the promise of new life and invites us to explore how to attain it.
The first reading depicts the People of God embarking on a new life in the land of Canaan. Behind them lie the slavery of Egypt and the desolation of the desert. Now, in the Promised Land, Israel can begin to live in a new way, building a future filled with freedom and happiness. This journey—from slavery to freedom, from the old life to the new—is what we are invited to experience during this season of Lent.
The second reading, from Paul of Tarsus, emphasizes the concept of “reconciliation.” He reminds us that Christ came to conquer selfishness and sin, healing the separation between God and humanity. Those who choose to connect with Christ and follow Him are reconciled with God. They embrace a new life as beloved children of God.
In the
Gospel, through the parable of the “merciful father,” Jesus assures us that God will never turn us away. He is always waiting for us with open arms, ready to welcome us back into His family. “Returning to God” is the right choice for anyone seeking to find deeper meaning in their existence.
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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