TO THOSE
PASSING BY …
Thank you for
stopping to take a bulletin from our fence container. May this day be a happy one for you.
Speaking of “days,” again and again and again, in
the beautiful Book of Isaiah, the Prophet repeats the phrase, “Oh that day….”
“On that day the deaf shall hear … on that day the
eyes of the blind shall see….” Take a
stroll through the prophesies of Isaiah and note that “on that day,” whenever
it is, something momentous is afoot.
Perhaps on a certain day you, and we, will be open
to God in such a way that we will hear his voice in the midst of the busy world
around us, see him more clearly, give heartfelt thanks for all his gifts to us,
recognize his image in others … and in ourselves.
Maybe, for us, “that day” is today!
May you feel the love of God in your life all the
days of this week. And, please, stop into the church when ever it’s open,
always around Mass times. We welcome
you.
Blessings to you now as you continue on your way.
The Rite of Christian Initiation For Adults
If you or someone you know is interested in becoming
a Catholic or in completing initiation into the church by receiving the
sacraments of Confirmation and Eucharist, please contact Sister Helene at
718-857-2903 for more information or to sign up to be a part of our RCIA
process.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
REGISTRATION
Children
who have reached school age and attend public or private schools should be
enrolled in our parish religious education program for children. We urge
parents to support the promises you made at your child’s baptism and be sure to
provide them with this opportunity to grow in the knowledge and love of God.
Registration has already taken place. If you need to register
your child please call Sister Helene at 718-857-2903.
VOCATION
AWARENESS
“You are in the spirit, since the Spirit of God
dwells in you.”
Is the Holy Spirit leading you or someone you know
to serve Christ and His Church as a priest or in the consecrated life? If you
are discerning your vocation, call Fr. Kevin Sweeney at 718-827-2454 or email: vocations@diobrook.org
Scripture
Readings: 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Zec9:9-10; Rom8: 9,11-13; Mt11: 25-30 (100)
The prophet Zecharuah rejoiced as he envisioned the
messianic king to come. The Messiah of God would not be a mighty warrior but
humble, mek, and compassionate toward all. He would proclaim peace to the ends
of the earth, not by a limited treaty but by one that would last for all time.
Jesus joyfully revealed God’s reign to the lowly
ones who had great need of God’s mercy. That which was revealed to the simple
of heart remained a mystery to those who thought they were wise and learned.
God shared dominion and kingship with Jesus, and he in turn shared everything
with God’s children.
Paul said that as God raised Jesus from death, God
lifts us up and gives new life. All who labor under the heavy yoke of
oppression are invited to come to Jesus for freedom. We give thanks and tell
everyone the good news!
For
Reflection: How
has Christ eased my burdens? Have I lifted the load from someone else’s
shoulders?
Next Week: 15th
Sunday in Ordinary Time
Is55: 10-11; Rom8: 18-23; Mt13: 1-23 or 13: 1-9
A NEW BOOK CLUB IS FORMING
Some parishioners have
expressed an interest in starting a
book club here at St. Francis Xavier in the fall. If you might be interested in joining or if you would like more
information, please call Sister Helene at 718-857-2903 and leave your name and
phone number.
.PARISH WEEKLY ENVELOPES
You can pick
up this year’s box of offering envelopes in the rectory during office hours if
you have not already done so.
You can also
register in the parish and get envelopes if you wish.
SUMMER
OFFERINGS
As you know, many of our parishioners go away during
the summer months resulting in a decline in our weekly collection income. Since our bills remain the same and the cost
of building repairs keeps mounting we ask our parishioners to try to make up for the loss by maintaining your
weekly offerings or by giving a little extra in the WHILE I’M ON VACATION envelope found in the church vestibule. We
are truly grateful for whatever help you can give us.
TO
THOSE PASSING BY …
Thank you for taking a bulletin
today. Please feel very free to come in
and pray with us, or simply sit in God’s presence, whenever the church is open
… and that’s always around Mass times.
Of course, we can pray
anywhere. Many people pray as they walk
along the street, or at home, as well as in church. There are people who pray on the subway, particularly for the
people in the car with them, strangers though they are. So many passengers have left problems behind
them at home: a sick child, a lonely parent, a stack of bills. Other riders may
be heading to a job that’s filled with stress and anxiety and maybe the
possibility of termination. With prayer
in the equation, for a few minutes under the East River or on the Manhattan
Bridge, everyone in that car is held up to God. Who knows what burden in someone’s heart might be lifted by your
prayer!
On the subway, in the park, in
the supermarket, in church, on a bike or skates, taking the dog for a run, wherever you are, may you feel
the loving presence of God in your life all the days of this week.
And blessings to you as you
continue on your way
WEEKLY SCHEDULE
Monday, July 7
7:00am: A. A.
7:30am: SFX Summer Camp
8:00am: Park Slope Day
Camp
6:00pm: Martial Arts
8:00pm: A. A.
Tuesday, July 8
7:00am: A. A.
7:30am: SFX Summer Camp
8:00am: Park Slope Day
Camp
4:00pm: Hospital Duty
(Priest)
6:00pm: Martial Arts
Wednesday, July 9
7:00am: A. A.
7:30am: SFX
Summer Camp
8:00am: Park
Slope Day Camp
7:30pm: Boy
Scouts
7:30pm: Baptism
Preparation Team
8:00pm: A.
A.
Thursday, July 10
7:00am: A. A.
7:30am: SFX
Summer Camp
8:00am: Park
Slope Day Camp
6:00pm: Martial
Arts
Friday, July 11
NO MASS; COMMUNION SERVICE
AT 9:00
7:00am: A.
A.
7:30am: SFX
Summer Camp
8:00am: Park
Slope Day Camp
Saturday, July 12
4:30pm: Confessions
5:30pm: Women’s
A. A.
Sunday, July 13
9:30am: Children’s Liturgy of the Word
10:00am: Gamblers Anonymous
6:30pm: Al Anon
ATTENTION
Group contacts
and SFX Societies for use of Parish Buildings.
If
you have not already done so, please complete paper work and leave in the rectory
marked: Attention Calendar. Thank you.
PLEASE NOTE: SUMMER OFFICE HOURS
JULY 1 thru SEPTEMBER 1
Monday to Friday: 9:30am - 4:30pm
Saturdays: 10am -12pm
Sundays: Office Closed