For the week of May 4, 2008

We pray to the Father through our Lord Jesus Christ for Monsignor Patrick Walsh, Monsignor John McShea, Monsignor George V. Kerr, Ann Buttiglieri and Joan Grenon.

Saturday, May 3rd
4:00 p.m. Sophie, Casimir & Chester Skarbek, Memorial
7:00 p.m. Charles & Lorraine Keefe, Memorial

Sunday, May 4th
7:30 a.m. Peter Morris, Memorial
9:30 a.m. Janet Rajotte, 10th Anniversary
11:15 a.m. Helen Flaherty, Memorial

Monday, May 5th
9:00 a.m. Edward Murphy, Memorial

Tuesday, May 6th
9:00 a.m. Colleen Benson, Memorial

Wednesday, May 7th
9:00 a.m. Irene C. Keenan, Birthday

Thursday, May 8th
9:00 a.m. People of Saint Francis Xavier Parish

Friday, May 9th
9:00 a.m. Mary DeAgostini, Memorial

Saturday, May 10th
4:00 p.m. Ann Vendola, Memorial
7:00 p.m. Florence Garvey, 16th Anniversary

Sunday, May 11th
7:30 a.m. People of Saint Francis Xavier Parish
9:30 a.m. Marianne Cherry, 1st Anniversary
11:15 a.m. Teresa & Bruno Sammarco, Memorial

May the souls of our faithful departed share in the fullness of life and peace with God.

STEWARDSHIP PROGRAM
We are grateful to you for your generous response to our Sacrificial Giving Program last weekend. Our Offertory totaled $8,863.00. The tithe will be sent to Bethany Hill School to support the cost of their ongoing education programs.

SEMINARY COLLECTION
On Pentecost Sunday, May 11, 2008, the annual collection for the Seminaries will be taken up. The occasion of this collection provides a good opportunity for us all to encourage vocations for the priesthood and for religious life. The monies collected will ensure that those committed to the formation of our priests and religious have the best available resources as the Church continues to prepare men for the priesthood to serve the sacramental and teaching needs of all our people. Please be as generous as possible to this essential Archdiocesan work.

SUMMER RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAM
GRADES 5-8
Reminder: All registrations must be in by Friday, May 9th, to assure a place for your student in the summer Religious Education Program. Registrations may be mailed in or dropped off at the Parish Center or Religious Education Office.

CATHOLIC APPEAL 2008
HANDING ON THE LIGHT OF CHRIST
Thank you to all the supporters of the 2008 Catholic Appeal. Our parish has raised $30,351.00, reaching 60.1 percent of our parish goal of $50,000.00. If you have not yet pledged, please consider a gift today and help us meet our goal. Remember, our parish will receive 25 percent of all funds we raise above our goal. Please remember to make your pledge now even if you plan on fulfilling that pledge towards the end of the year. You can up information packets with pledge forms in the back of the Church to be mailed in, or for more information please visit www.BostonCatholicAppeal.com or call (617) 779-3700. Every gift matters. Thank you!

WEEKLY SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Sunday, May 4th
10:30 a.m. Family Mass Coffee Hour,
McShea Auditorium

Monday, May 5th
4:00 p.m. First Communion Rehearsal,
McShea Auditorium
7:00 p.m. Prayer Service, Parish Center Chapel

Tuesday, May 7th
3:30 p.m. Children's Choir Rehearsal, Church
4:00 p.m. First Communion Rehearsal,
McShea Auditorium
7:00 p.m. Choir Rehearsal, Church

Thursday, May 8th
10:00 a.m. Bereavement Group Meeting, Parish Center
Conference Room

Saturday, May 10th
10:30 a.m. First Communion, Church
1:00 p.m. First Communion, Church

FIRST COMMUNION REHEARSALS
All rehearsals will begin in the auditorium at 4:15 p.m. and continue in Church. An adult must accompany each student (one adult per family).

For Saturday, May 10th at 10:30 a.m. Monday, May 5th
For Saturday, May 10th at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 6th

COMMUNICATIONS COLLECTION
The annual Communications Collection has been designated for the weekend of May 17th and 18th. This campaign allows us to continue the mission of bringing the word of God to a world in desperate need of His saving love. Given the fact that the media in today's society is a powerful influence, we must capitalize on any opportunities available which allow us to share the Good News of the Lord with the world around us. The success of this campaign
will enable more collaboration between the Office of Communications and Archdiocesan agencies, and will in turn support our continuing evangelization efforts via the means of modern communications. Please keep in mind that half of this collection is sent to the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops to support many activities in the field of communications carried on by the national conference. The other half remains in the Archdiocese to support the efforts we are making to communicate the message of the Gospel locally. Please be as generous as your means will allow.

ANNULMENT INFORMATION EVENING
Offered by the Metropolitan Tribunal and the Office of Life and Family Ministries at Saint Helen, Norwell on Thursday, June 12th, beginning at7:00 p.m. You may desire to learn more about what the Catholic Church teaches about annulments or you may be interested in beginning the process. The following meeting is designed to offer basic information and provide the opportunity to seek answers for any questions you may have. No registration is required. For further information or if you have questions please contact Joanne Curry at 617-746-5820 or visit our website at familylifeboston.com.

PRAY FOR THE CHURCH IN CHINA
The Cardinal Kung Foundation has asked if the parishes in our Archdiocese could join together in prayer with other diocese on May 24th to pray for the well-being, evangelization and growth of our Church in China. Let us join in solidarity to pray for the end of religious persecution, and the release of all falsely accused prisoners in China.

FATHER BILL'S PLACE
On the second Sunday of each month we have been bringing a meal to Father Bill's Place in Quincy. On May 11th we will serve shake and bake chicken leg quarters and unfrosted cupcakes for dessert. The kitchen, which is located in the basement of the church, is open from 11:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. to accept donations. As always we appreciate your support of this ministry

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS NEEDED
AT SOUTH SHORE HOSPITAL
On a daily basis South Shore Hospital serves a large Catholic patient population. The pastoral case department attempts to provide each patient with the opportunity of receiving the Eucharist on a daily basis. They have a number of faithful ministers who volunteer regularly but are in constant need of more. If you are interested in joining their team of ministers and being a representative of Christ to those in need, please call Deacon Mattie @ 781-340-8589.

HEALING MASS
A Healing Mass will be held this Tuesday, May 6th, at Saint Paul's Church in Hingham Square, at 7:30 p.m. in the lower church. Father Palladino will be the presider. Those who have serious illnesses or who are awaiting surgery may receive the Sacrament of Anointing. Others may come forward afterwards for the Laying On of Hands for their own or others' needs.

LADIES NIGHT OUT
Saint Francis Xavier School Parent Association is announcing their annual Ladies Night Out. Join us on May 23rd from 7:00 to 11:00 p.m. for an evening of pampering spa services, shopping, hors d'oeurves, dessert table, raffle prizes and more, while supporting our school. Makes a great Mother's Day gift. For more information and tickets ($35.00), please call Jean Petrillo at (781) 871-7149.

SOCIETY OF AFRICAN MISSIONS
The SMA Fathers, Dedham, are running their Spring Annual Fundraiser on May 16th, featuring Fintan Stanley Show Band at the Irish Social Club, Park Street, West Roxbury, at 8:00 p.m. The proceeds will go for building schools, clinics and churches in Africa where they do mission work. Donation: $10.00. For more information or tickets call (781) 326-3288. Door Prize, Drawings, etc. Thank you.

STEWARDSHIP REFLECTION
Jesus prays, "I have given You glory on earth by finishing the work You gave Me to do." Good stewards follow His example by using their time and talents for the glory of God.
See John 17:4