Entries for April 2018

Our special collection THIS weekend (April 28/29) will be for the Catholic Home Missions Appeal. Your contributions will help strengthen the Church at home and ensure that the Gospel is spread across the United States. Please prayerfully consider how you can supp0rt this appeal!

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We are looking for parishioners (men and women, old and young, and everybody in between!) who would be willing to help maintain the landscaped areas around the church and parish center. The more people we have helping with this will make it easier for everyone! Please consider dedicating some of your time to help keep our parish grounds looking their best! If interested, please contact the Parish Office. 

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As we begin the month of May this coming week, consider taking time to pray the Rosary with your family. This is a beautiful devotion of our Catholic Faith. We are reminded that "the family who prays together stays together"! The month of May is dedicated to the honor of the Blessed Virgin. May we love our Lord in the same way she does by following her example and seeking her intercession! 

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On behalf of our parish, we extend our thanks and gratitude to those in our parish who give of their time and talent to serve as Sacristans. We are very grateful for your time and commitment in doing a lot of the "behind the scenes" work in setting everything up for the celebration of Mass and other liturgical events. May God abundantly reward each of you for your kindness and hard work!  

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Our celebration of First Holy Communion will be held NEXT Sunday, April 29, at 2:00pm. Please keep our children in prayer who will receive our Lord's Body and Blood for the first time in the Holy Eucharist! 

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As Catholics, we hold the special belief that Marriage is one of the Sacraments of our Faith instituted by the Lord Himself. Those who are baptized Catholic and who profess to be Catholic have a serious moral and spiritual obligation to celebrate their marriage within the Catholic Church in order for it to be considered valid and binding. If a Catholic chooses to marry "outside the Church" without the proper permission from the bishop, that marriage is considered invalid and also prevents the Catholic party from receiving the other Sacraments of our Faith until they enter into a valid marriage within the Church. ...

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Sunday, April 15— St. Denis Parish (Benton) will host a Mission Breakfast from 7:30 am to 11:30 am. Good Will Offerings will be accepted. Proceeds will be used for the Haiti 180 Mission Trip. Notre Dame Summer Camp Registration is now open at www.notredamehighschool.org/ summercamps. Camps are open to students entering grades K-8 in the 2018-2019 school year. Camps include athletics, science, robotics, and drama. Camps begin Tuesday, May 29. Saturday, April 21—St. Denis School (Benton) will host a Black Light Bingo beginning at 7 pm. Tickets are $30 at the door. Concessions will be available. For more infor...

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The Women of St. Francis Xavier will host the next “Ladies Night Out” THIS Tuesday, April 17. The evening will begin with Eucharistic Adoration at 6:30pm concluding with Benediction at 7:30pm. The opportunity for Confession will be available during this time. Following Benediction, small group discussions with snacks will be held in the St. Joseph Meeting Room until 8:30pm. Come and enjoy a great evening of prayer, fellowship, and faith sharing with other Catholic women! 

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A special gathering for mothers and daughters will be held in the Fellowship Room at Immaculate Conception Parish in Jackson on Saturday, April 21, beginning at 10:30am. This event, entitled "Wonder of Eve", is for young ladies in 7th grade and older and their mothers. The focus of this presentation is the beauty and power of the female body. For more info, please contact Meg Garner at 579-2188 OR refer to the flier posted on the bulletin board in the vestibule.

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It was recommended and decided to keep all donations/offerings for the Lenten Rice Bowl in the parish to use for local needs, especially if someone in our parish family is in need. Thanks to everyone who contributed to this effort. A total of $1,268.64 was received through everyone's generosity. If anyone in the parish has some type of reasonable need, please know that we are here to help you. Just contact the Parish Office and let us know! May God bless you all!

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Sunday, April 8—Old St. Vincent’s Church (Cape Girardeau) will celebrate Divine Mercy Sunday with Confessions & Eucharistic Adoration at 2pm with Divine Mercy Holy Hour from 3-4pm. St. Francis Medical Center in Cape invites you to visit their gift shop for religious articles, inspirational items and Catholic gifts. For more information, call 573-331-5820. Sunday, April 8—Knights of Columbus (Scott City) will host a breakfast at their KC Hall from 7:30-11:00am. Cost: Adults $7.50, Children (10 and under) $4.00. Sunday, April 15— St. Denis Parish (Benton) will host a Mission Breakfast from 7...

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On behalf of our parish, we extend our prayers, support, and best wishes to Ron Spell and Marc Eaves as they are received and initiated into the Church through the Easter Sacraments last Saturday evening. We are blessed to have you join us in our Catholic Faith! May we inspire them by the example we give in the living out of our own love for the Lord and His Holy Church!

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We are taking nominations for new School Board members for St. Francis Xavier School. To serve on the School Board, a person must be a practicing Catholic and have an invested interest in the well -being and growth of our parish school. The deadline to submit a nomination is Sunday, April 22. Elections for new members will be held at the weekend Masses on May 5/6. If you would like to nominate yourself or someone else who meets the requirements, please contact Debbie Pollock in the school office. 

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