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St. Francis Xavier Parish
Bienvenido a la parroquia de S. Francisco Xavier
"The Lord sent me to bring glad tidings to the poor and to proclaim liberty to captives." -Lk. 4:18
"Me ha enviado para proclamar la libertad a los cautivos, para poner en libertad a los oprimidos.
(Lucas 4,18)
Our faith community and I, Fr. Francis are delighted that you and your family have chosen Saint Francis Xavier Parish as your place for worship. Saint Francis Xavier, S.J. (Society of Jesus) showed a great zeal for missionary work, and just as him we strive to follow on the footsteps of such a great preacher and evangelizer for the Malaysians.
We welcome you as Christ! Whether you are a member or a visitor, we pray that you find Christ among our brothers and sisters in the faith and trust that the word of God would stir your heart to actively listen and be prompted to action for the greater glory of God.
OUR MISSION
As members of St. Francis Xavier Roman Catholic Church, we are a multicultural community guided by the Holy Spirit and the Catholic Church. Our family of faith leads a Christ-centered life to enrich our world through sacrament, worship, service, and hospitality.
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31st Sunday of Ordinary Time
What lies behind the project that God has for humanity and for the world? What moves God to act? The readings that today’s liturgy proposes could not be clearer: behind everything that God has done in human history stands His love — a love that excludes no one, a love that is not limited by any kind of border, a love that transforms and renews all who are open to welcome it. At the end of our earthly pilgrimage, we await the face-to-face encounter with the love of God. Now and forever, always the love of God.
In the first reading, a Jewish sage from Alexandria reflects upon the history of his people and contemplates the “moderation” with which God treated the Egyptians, who were guilty of oppressing the Hebrews living in the Nile delta. He attributes this “moderation” to love: that omnipotent God, who created all that exists, loves each being that came forth from His hands with a Father’s love — even the oppressors, even the Egyptians — because all are His beloved children.
In the Gospel, Luke tells us the story of a sinful man, a chief tax collector named Zacchaeus. Accustomed to insults and the contempt of his fellow citizens, Zacchaeus met Jesus on a street in Jericho and discovered in Him the face of the God who loves. That love changed his heart and his life. On that day, the petty, selfish, calculating, despicable Zacchaeus disappeared. In his place appeared a generous, just Zacchaeus, capable of sharing his wealth and moved by the plight of the poor. It was a miracle of love. Only love can work such miracles.
In the second reading, the Apostle Paul, addressing the Christians of Thessalonica, highlights God’s role in human salvation: it is He who first calls to salvation, He who accompanies each person’s daily journey, and He who offers, at the end of life’s path, the definitive life. Behind all this, naturally, stands the love of God for His children. Paul invites the Thessalonians not to be distracted by trivialities and to wait patiently for the day when they will meet face to face with the love of God.
Mass Times
Sunday:
9:30am Mass in English
11:30am Mass in Spanish
Daily Mass:
Monday to Friday: 8am in English and Spanish
Confession:
Before weekly and Sunday mass. Also upon request to the office
Eucharist Adoration:
First Friday of the month from 8:30am to 10:30am
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And Jesus came and said to them, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, to the close of the age."
