We are at 89% of our goal for 2021. We have reached a preliminary goal of 20% participation, which will yield a rebate of $500.00. However, if we reach 25% participation, we will receive a rebate to the parish of an additional $1,000.00. We are very close to this goal and want to thank everyone who has already supported the Archbishop’s Appeal this year!!! If you have not already made a donation, you may scan the QR code at the right, pick up an envelope in the foyer of the church, or come to the office.

will be held following the 10:00am Mass. The 9:00am and 11:00am Masses have been cancelled on Sunday the 5th only. Ham and dinner rolls will be provided, the rest of the dinner will be potluck. Please bring a side dish to share (casserole, potatoes, rice, beans, veggies, salad, etc.) or a dessert. It will not be necessary to RSVP for the meal.

On Thanksgiving Day, we will have mass at 10:00 AM and will have a blessings table near the altar for parishioners to place their bread and wine or beer for a blessing. Be sure to bring those items for your Thanksgiving dinner to be blessed.

If you have considered participating in the chalice prayer program, do not hesitate. If you have taken the chalice and participated in this prayer, feel free to sign up again. St. Francis Xavier and all of our Catholic churches around the world need faithful people to discern their calling. Let us help them through the power of prayer. Please call or email the office.

This Sunday, November 14th, the St. Rose Society meeting will be held at 10:00AM in St. Thomas Hall. All ladies are invited to attend.

to all of you who donated towards our Bounty of Baked Goods. Thanks to those who baked so many delicious sweet treats, to the workers and to those who supported us with your kind and generous donations. Your donations help us to offer Leadership Awards to our graduating High School Seniors; to host cake and punch receptions for our First Communion Class, Confirmation Class, SFX Graduates, and our Clergy. We prepare meals for family and friends, following the funeral of a parishioner’s loved one. We also support various charities in our community and much more. God Bless You and Thank You!

Archbishop Gustavo García-Sillar has further relaxed requirements to permit holy water in our fonts.

...to those who attended the October and November First Wednesday of the Month Lunches. Many thanks to those who planned, decorated, prepared the meals, served and cleaned afterwards. We are blessed to have the gatherings with the graciousness of all involved. The next "First Wednesday of the Month Lunch" will be February 2nd. We look forward to seeing as many again then.

Saturday, November 20th, Guadalupe Community Center (1-4 PM) and Assumption Seminary (4-10 PM) - At World Youth Day San Antonio, a festive encounter centered on Jesus Christ, young adults and their families will engage in service projects at the Guadalupe Community Center and a prayerful self-guided pilgrimage to Assumption Seminary. Holy Hour with Adoration and Confession will be followed by Mass celebrated by Bishop Gary W. Janak. Our night will conclude with food and a movie screening of “For Greater Glory: The True Story of Cristiada”, and a Q&A discussion reflecting on the day’s events. Check St. Francis Xavier website for links to locations.

Tuesday November 9, 2021, St Thomas Society of St Francis Xavier Church is holding its November meeting and Fish Fry at the St Thomas Hall. Happy Hour starts at 5:30 PM with dinner at 6:00 PM. We would like to invite all members to attend as well as any men of the parish who are not members to come and enjoy the fellowship and great food.

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