St. Francis Xavier

EFFECTIVE DECEMBER 2, 2019 AND GOING FORWARD THE WEEKLY 9:00 AM MASSES WILL BE CHANGED TO 9:30AM  (MONDAY THROUGH SUNDAY)
HOLY DAYS OF OBLIGATION 
9:00AM WILL BE CHANGED TO 9:30AM

Saturday

 9:30am, 4:00pm (Vigil for Sunday)

Sunday                           

8:00am, 10:00am, 12 noon  (Family Mass)

Weekdays 

 9:30am

Holy Days 

Vigil: 7:00pm
Holy Day:  9:30am, 7:00pm

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March 17, 2020
 
 
Dear Parishioners of St. Francis Xavier,
 
Firstly, as your pastor, I want to convey my deepest sorrow at not being able to see you at Sunday and Daily Mass. It truly breaks my heart that I cannot share your company at this time in the most crucial aspect of our faith—the real presence of Jesus at the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass. I know how painful it must be for you to be without the Eucharist. These are tough days.
 
Still, even in dark times we can find the blessings. You can watch the Mass on television as it broadcasts daily from St. Patrick’s Cathedral, or on many other live-streaming websites. In the Catholic tradition we have something called a “Spiritual Communion” with Christ. This means that while we may not be able to physically receive his Body and Blood, we can become one with him spiritually through our desire to be near him. This is built into our faith, and right now it’s crucial.
 
Please be reassured that Mass is being celebrated every single day for your intentions by Father Roger, Father Kasper, Father Hippolytus and myself, and we are all very much still here for you. If you need something, please call the rectory or email us.
If you can, please remember that since there will be no collections for at least several weeks, we still depend upon the weekly offerings of our parishioners to pay our bills and keep afloat. We would very much appreciate if you would consider mailing your envelopes in, if at this difficult time you can spare it. I know these are uncertain times financially so we only ask if you are in a position to do so.
 
Here are some good websites for watching the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass:
wordonfire.org
saintpatrickscathedral.org
 
God bless you always and I miss you!!
 
You are always in my prayers.
 
 
Father Salvatore DeStefano