Weekly Reflection
Aleluia! He is Risen!
04-21-2019Fr. George Wanser, S.J.In the darkened Yup'ik (Eskimo) village of Tutalgaq, yards away from the frozen Yukon River, Fr. Stan Hechman of The Russian Orthodox Church started the vigil services with the following greeting, first in Greek, then in Russian, then Yup'ik, and finally in English:
Cristos aneste. Aleqws aneste.
Christos vos kres. Voyestenu vos kres.
Christusaq unguichcuq. Ee,ee, unguichcuq.
Christ is risen. Indeed, he is risen. Let us rejoice, Alleluia, alleluia.
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SFX Young Adult Ministry - SFYA
For Young Professional, ages 25-35 - Expect to Grow Your Faith and Your Network!
Meets First Sunday of each month for Social and Third Sunday of each month for a Magis Night
Help Wanted: Money Counters
If you’re interested in volunteering or would like more information, please contact Sam Tagliarini at 602-212-4510 or email him at sam.tagliarini@sfxphx.org.
Hand Carved Wooden Items from the Holy Land
Apr 27 - Apr 28
Please stop by the tables of religious wares (Nativity set, rosaries, statues, crucifixes, charms, etc.) after all the Masses the weekend of Apr 27/28.
Blood Drive
Apr 28 8:00am - 12:30pm
in Hall B
To register, ontact Dan Blue at 602-677-5339 or visit BloodHero.com (sponsor code: StFrancisX).
Information Regarding Recent Abuse Scandals
Pastoral Letter from Fr. George V. Wanser, S.J. READ NOW (English) READ NOW (Español)
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Pastoral Letter from Most Rev. Thomas J. Olmsted, Bishop of Phoenix and
Bishop Eduardo A. Nevares, Auxiliary Bishop of Phoenix
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St. Francis Xavier Parishioners and Community Friends may now rent Anderson Hall.
Consider Anderson Hall for wedding and sacramental receptions, family reunions, community meetings, group luncheons or similar activities. Contact Laura Jordan for more information at 602-212-4511 or Laura.jordan@sfxphx.org.
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Discover a beautiful selection of gifts to choose from. Children's books, prayer books, adult formation items, crosses, medals, statues and more!
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