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BULL OF INDICTION OF THE ORDINARY JUBILEE OF THE YEAR 2025 FRANCIS BISHOP OF ROME SERVANT OF THE SERVANTS OF GOD May 18, 2025The Holy Year of 2025 is itself in continuity with preceding celebrations of grace. In the last Ordinary Jubilee, we crossed the threshold of two millennia from the birth of Jesus Christ. Then, on 13 March 2015, I proclaimed an...Posted: May-14-2025 -
BULL OF INDICTION OF THE ORDINARY JUBILEE OF THE YEAR 2025 FRANCIS BISHOP OF ROME SERVANT OF THE SERVANTS OF GOD May 11, 2025A journey of hope This interplay of hope and patience makes us see clearly that the Christian life is a journey calling for moments of greater intensity to encourage and sustain hope as the constant companion that guides...Posted: May-08-2025 -
BULL OF INDICTION OF THE ORDINARY JUBILEE OF THE YEAR 2025 FRANCIS BISHOP OF ROME SERVANT OF THE SERVANTS OF GOD TO ALL WHO READ THIS LETTER MAY HOPE FILL YOUR HEARTS May 4, 2025Saint Paul is a realist. He knows that life has its joys and sorrows, that love is tested amid trials, and that hope can falter in the face of suffering. Even so, he can write: “We boast in our...Posted: Apr-29-2025
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FRANCIS BISHOP OF ROME SERVANT OF THE SERVANTS OF GOD TO ALL WHO READ THIS LETTER MAY HOPE FILL YOUR HEARTS April 27, 2025Hope is born of love and based on the love springing from the pierced heart of Jesus upon the cross: “For if while we were enemies, we were reconciled to God through the death of his Son, much more...Posted: Apr-23-2025
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Christ has Risen, He has Risen Indeed April 20, 2025BULL OF INDICTION OF THE ORDINARY JUBILEE OF THE YEAR 2025 FRANCIS BISHOP OF ROME SERVANT OF THE SERVANTS OF GOD TO ALL WHO READ THIS LETTER MAY HOPE FILL YOUR HEARTS “Since we are justified through faith, we...Posted: Apr-19-2025 -
BULL OF INDICTION OF THE ORDINARY JUBILEE OF THE YEAR 2025 FRANCIS - BISHOP OF ROME SERVANT OF THE SERVANTS OF GOD April 13, 2025SPES NON CONFUNDIT. “Hope does not disappoint” (Rom 5:5). In the spirit of hope, the Apostle Paul addressed these words of encouragement to the Christian community of Rome. Hope is also the central message of the coming...Posted: Apr-09-2025 -
From the Pastor's Desk April 6, 2025Dear Parishioners I am pleased to announce that, beginning on Mother’s Day, May 11th, 2025, we will introduce a 7:00 PM Sunday Mass, with the blessing of Bishop Ivan Camilleri. This initiative comes in response to recommendations...Posted: Apr-02-2025 -
From the Pastor's Desk March 30, 2025Dear Parishioners The final blessing at Mass is a significant part of the liturgical celebration, marking the conclusion of the Eucharistic service and sending the faithful forth to live out the grace they have received. This rite is composed of...Posted: Mar-26-2025
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From the Pastor's Desk March 23, 2025Dear Parishioners Holy Communion, also known as the Eucharist, stands as the heart of the Mass, embodying the pinnacle of our liturgical celebration. This sacred sacrament invites the faithful into a profound encounter with the very essence of Christ, allowing...Posted: Mar-19-2025
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From the Pastor's Desk March 16, 2025Dear Parishioners The "Lamb of God" prayer, or Agnus Dei, resonates deeply within the heart of the Catholic Mass, embodying rich theological and liturgical significance. Recited during the Communion Rite, following the breaking of the bread, this invocation serves as...Posted: Mar-12-2025
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From the Pastor's Desk March 9, 2025Dear parishioners, Reflecting on the words of the Second Eucharistic Prayer invites us to delve into the profound beauty of the Eucharist. At its core, the Eucharist embodies the sacrificial nature of Christ’s love. It’s not...Posted: Mar-11-2025
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From the Pastor's Desk February 23, 2025Dear parishioners, The Institution Narrative and Consecration stand as one of the most profound moments in the Mass, a sacred encounter with the divine that transcends time and space. Here, the priest, acting in the person of Christ, recalls the...Posted: Feb-19-2025 -
From the Pastor's Desk February 16, 2025Dear parishioners, In the sacred moment following the "Sanctus," the invocation of the Holy Spirit, known as the Epiclesis, unfolds with profound significance. As the priest extends his hands, he calls upon the divine presence: "You are indeed Holy, O...Posted: Feb-11-2025
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Parish Visit His Eminence Frank Cardinal LeoHis Eminence Frank Cardinal Leo visits St. Francis Xavier Parish for the first time since being elevated to the college of cardinals. Saturday March 1 | 5pm Holy Mass | fellowship after Holy MassPosted: Feb-07-2025 -
From the Pastor's Desk February 9, 2025Dear parishioners, In the sacred rhythm of the Mass, we arrive at a moment that transcends time and space—the proclamation of the Sanctus. This profound acclamation, often referred to as the "Holy," serves as a bridge between our...Posted: Feb-04-2025
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From the Pastor's Desk February 2, 2025Dear parishioners, In our reflection on the Mass, we come to appreciate the profound significance of the Preface, a pivotal part of the Eucharistic Prayer. This sacred introduction serves as a heartfelt invitation from the priest, who, acting in the...Posted: Jan-28-2025
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From the Pastor's Desk January 26, 2025Dear parishioners, On this Sunday of the Word of God, celebrated this year on January 26, we are invited to reflect on the profound significance of Sacred Scripture in our lives and in the life of our Church. Instituted by...Posted: Jan-22-2025 -
From the Pastor's Desk January 19, 2025Dear parishioners, Reflecting on the Holy Mass, we arrive at a profound moment—the presentation of the gifts of bread and wine. In this sacred rite, we encounter the prayer: "Blessed are you, Lord God of all creation, for...Posted: Jan-17-2025
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From the Pastor's Desk January 12, 2025Dear parishioners, Reflecting on the Prayer of the Faithful, we see it as a beautiful expression of our communal faith during the Holy Mass. This part of the Liturgy of the Word, which follows the homily, allows us to come...Posted: Jan-17-2025
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From the Pastor's Desk January 5, 2025Dear parishioners, The Jubilee Year 2025 is shaping up to be a very special time for the Catholic Church, offering a wonderful opportunity for grace, reconciliation, and renewal. Drawing on the rich tradition of Jubilees, this upcoming Holy Year invites...Posted: Jan-02-2025
