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August 10, 2008
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July 27, 2008
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Participate in the redesign of the Church interior!
Download Fr. Joe's bulletin insert.

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Xavier in the news:
Check out this article in the NY Times about chiropractic services at our Welcome Table!

Register as a parishioner of our Parish
If you have not already done so, please fill out a registration card. Even if you are already a registered parishioner, we ask you to fill out a card and return it to us.

New Parishioners -- We welcome you! Please write NEW on the top right hand of the card.
2008 Registration Card

Please note you must be a registered parishioner for a minimum of 6 months before qualifying for a sponsor letter (Baptism/Confirmation, etc.) or to be verified as a parishioner.

Family Faith has a new web page! Click here for a summary of the week's lesson, class news, suggested activities and prayers for your family, and upcoming class/parish events.

RCIA has a new web page! Click here

Visit our new Calendar Page!

The Lay Spirituality Program invites all to
SAVE THE DATES
“Finding a True Course—Using the Soul’s
Inner Compass in Everyday Life”
with Margaret Silf
Noted speaker and writer on Ignatian spirituality
Sunday, September 28, 2008 7 PM

New Lay Spirits Group forming fall of 2008
Explore and deepen your relationship with God
in a 12 month group formation program
Information sessions:
Sunday, September 14 at 1:00 PM
Tuesday, September 16, at 7:00 PM
New group begins October 28

Writing Workshop with Hannilore Hahn
“Each Life is Worth the Telling”
Saturday, October 25
For more information visit: www.layspirits.org

SUMMER VOLUNTEER SHORTAGE! WE NEED YOUR HELP!
School’s out and that means that all of our wonderful groups of high school student volunteers are off enjoying their summer,while we struggle to run the Welcome Table and Food Pantry on a skeleton crew of volunteers. We ask (ok, ok BEG!) each ofyou to consider spending some time with us on Sundays at theWelcome Table or at the second Saturday food pantries during June, July and August. Please call Ruth Mills at: 212-932-8969to sign up.

SEEKING CLOTHING ROOM COORDINATORS!
The All Saints Clothing Room is seeking people to oversee the operation of the Clothing Room one Sunday a month. The shift is from 8:45am—11:15am. Volunteers will be finished in time to attend the 11:30am Mass. Facilitation includes setting out pre-sorted clothing, letting people in, enforcing the maximum item limit and maintaining smooth functioning of the distribution process. All interested volunteers will be trained by current volunteer staff. Please contact Ann Mary Mullane at: 201-991-1976 if you are interested.

John Dear, SJ at Xavier—Save the Date
Nobel Peace Prize Nominee John Dear, SJ will celebrate the 11:30am Mass on Sunday, November 16, 2008. Afterwards, he will read from his autobiography "A Persistent Peace". For more information, contact Luz Marina Diaz at 212-627-2100, ext. 207 or lmdiaz@sfxavier.org

Clothing Room
You can help!!
COATS NEEDED!!
Bought a new winter coat? Donate your used coats to the Clothing Room! We’ll store them and give them out to our Welcome Table.

How can I be a part of the Welcome Table?
It's simple, really. Help is needed each week, either for the morning shift— 9am-11:30am or for the afternoon shift—12pm-3:30pm. Please contact Ruth Mills at 212-932-8969 or ruthjmills@msn.com to reserve a place.

Shelter update
We provide a safe, warm and dry space for 15 men each night, and we are doing our best to make Hurtato Hall a place of hospitality and welcome for these men. We are still looking for volunteers interested in spending the night with our guests in Hurtato Hall. If this is something you can do, or would like more information about, please call extension 235.

NEW SHELTER VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY!
We are offering a new volunteer opportunity at the shelter for those who cannot stay all night. The most activity—and the need for additional volunteer assistance— occurs between the time the men arrive and the time they go to sleep. If you cannot spend the night but are interested in volunteering, please consider taking the “Primetime Shift”, from approx. 7:30—11:30pm. You will assist with checking the men in, providing food, chatting with the guests and overseeing activity until lights out. Please call Cassandra for additional information or to volunteer at:
212-627-2100, x205.

Mission donation possible online
The Xavier mission is now accepting online donations! Click here!

Food Pantry
Our pantry lets people choose which foods they need. We need help to make this happen from 9am to noon the second Saturday of the month. If you can help, call Frank or Eileen at 212-944-1507, or just come down to Larkin Hall (Enter at 55 W. 15th St.)

The All Saints Clothing Room seeks people to
oversee the Clothing Room one Sunday a month. The shift is from 8:45am—11:15am.
Volunteers will be finished in time to attend the 11:30am Mass. Facilitation includes setting out pre-sorted clothing, letting people in, enforcing the maximum item limit and maintaining smooth functioning of the distribution process. All interested volunteers will be trained by current volunteer staff. Please contact Ann Mary Mullane at: 201-991-1976 if you are interested.

United Way
Your donation to the United Way can be directed to the St. Francis Xavier Mission and so help all our projects. Simply denote our United Way Agency number on your donation. For NY, it's #4255. For Tri-State, it's #005155. For Bergen County, it's 004560. For Mercer County, it's #428078.

ABILITY XAVIER:
Celebrating persons with disabilities at Xavier. Click on the above link for more information.

ADULT ACTIVITIES:
4th Wednesday of the month in the West Room, 1:00—2:30 pm.

ADULT EDUCATION PROGRAM GED—ESL CLASSES:
Monday and Wednesday evenings. Volunteer teachers and substitutes always needed. Call Cassie Daigle at 627-2100 x205.

CATHOLIC LESBIANS: Gather the second Friday of the month at 7 pm in the West Room. For more information, e-mail SFXWomen@aol.com.

FAMILY FAITH: The catechetical ministry to parents/guardians and children pre-K through 12 grade. Meet on Sundays at 10:00 AM in the Mary Chapel. September through June. Contact: Luz Marina Diaz (212) 627-2100 ext. 207 or lmdiaz@sfxavier.org. Click here for webpage.

GAY AND LESBIAN CATHOLICS: Meet on the first & third Friday at 7 pm in the Mary Chapel. Please enter at 55 W. 15 St. For information, contact SFXGLGroup@aol.com.

LITURGY COMMITTEE: A group of knowledgeable and experienced parishioners who reflect and plan for the liturgical life of the parish. They meet monthly on the monthly on the third Wednesday of the month. For more information, please call the parish office, 212-627-2100.

LOVE MAKES A FAMILY: A support group for not only families and friends of lesbians and gays, but includes gay and lesbians wishing to find support and encouragement in dealing with family issues. For more information, please call the parish office, 212-627-2100

PEACE AND JUSTICE COMMITTEE: Seeks to proclaim the living Gospel by examining the root causes of injustice and taking loving and prophetic action to name and address them. They meet on the second Thursday of each month. For information, please contact Pat Mullahy at pmullahy@saatchiny.com or 212.463.2735.

UNEMPLOYMENT SUPPORT GROUP: For the foreseeable future, the Unemployment Support Group will not be meeting. Communication will proceed via e-mail. If you know of a job opening, please contact Richenda Kramer at chendakramer@yahoo.com

YOUNG ADULT GROUP: All young adults are invited to our Young Adult Social Hour after the Sunday 5 pm Mass in the West Room. The group meets every other week. Meet new faces in the parish and enjoy the company of familiar ones. Refreshments will be served.

Zen Meditation
Every Monday at 7 pm.
Newcomers are especially welcome and introductory instruction is available. Call Peggy and Paul Schubert at 212-260-248 or e-mail: schubertnyc@gmail.com