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Register as a parishioner of our Parish
If you have not already done so, please fill out a registration card. Even if you are already a registered parishioner, we ask you to fill out a card and return it to us.

New Parishioners -- We welcome you! Please write NEW on the top right hand of the card.
Registration Card
Please note you must be a registered parishioner for a minimum of 6 months before qualifying for a sponsor letter (Baptism/Confirmation, etc.) or to be verified as a parishioner

Are you a Fan?
There are many exciting happenings at our parish this year. We are happy to announce the launch of a new Saint Francis Xavier Facebook Fan Page!

The goal of our Fan Page: to encourage community. This free Fan Page offers us a “gathering place" where we can get to know each other and build on our already robust community.

The Facebook Fan Page includes important links to Parish Life at Saint Francis Xavier with all the usual functions of a social networking site: profile pages, friends, photos,discussion groups and events -- all this in addition to our
website. If you are a member of Facebook, the Saint Francis Xavier Fan Page can be found by searching “Church of Saint Francis Xavier NYC” - be sure to spell out Saint. If you're not a member, check it out and search for our fan
page. You'll find lots of your friends and family are already on Facebook! It's a great way to keep in touch with people. So, spread the word. Email your friends or any other Fans of Saint Francis Xavier. Post our online resources to your
blog or website. Remember, search for “Church of Saint Francis Xavier.” See you on Facebook! There are many exciting happenings at our parish this year.

Gay and Lesbians at Xavier Anniversary Liturgy
Friday, May 15th, 7:00 pm
"New wine from old skins"
We welcome a new Church

The Gay and Lesbian Ministry celebrates another year of articulated ministry to welcome women and men within the Xavier community and outreach to the
wider gay and lesbian people of the city. It is not necessary to be a part of the Friday evening groups, but come celebrate God's initiative in helping us find
a home in God's place.

Our dedication has encouraged dialogue outside of these parish walls and the seeds we've planted grow every day. Everyone is invited, so please mark your
calendar and plan to come with friends, family, gay or straight and support.

After the liturgy there will be a celebratory gathering with food and wine. For information or to offer food and/or services please contact: SFXglgroup@aol.com or SFXwomen@aol.com

Saturday, May 16th from 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM
Are you actively involved in ANY Parish ministry or activity? Would you like to be?

The Pastoral Council will host a day devoted to ministry and activity formation & development, dealing with questions such as “how do our ministries and parish groups stay true to their missions?” and “how do we encourage new members and leaders for our parish?” E-vites will go out to all those listed as leaders/contact persons in our parish brochure and other previously identified leaders. If you are actively involved and do not receive an e-vite or if you would like to get further information about becoming more involved in the life of the
parish and possibly attend this special day (please identify yourself to any Pastoral Council member, or email sandy.mattingly@cbhk.com).

In Search of…
Parishioners who are willing to share their story with us! Ever wonder what brought others to Xavier? Who is that guy/gal who always sits in the 5th pew on the right? Are others moved by the same things I am?
We’d like to get to know you better
What for:  So we can better serve your needs as they relate to the on-going efforts to renew, renovate and restore our glorious community and worship space.
What we need: Share your personal experience by answering the following questions (minimum of 2-3 sentences/maximum of 2-3 pages).
What brought you here to Xavier?
What keeps you here?
What we may do with the information:  With your permission, of course,
we may include it in:
*Weekly on-line and bulletin blog
*Weekly on-line and bulletin updates
*Visual displays
*Events/Church Tours
*Email blasts
What to do next:  Email Patrick Brewis at pbrewis@sfxavier.org or call me with any questions at 212.627.2100 x 206.

Family Faith has a web page! Click here for a summary of the week's lesson, class news, suggested activities and prayers for your family, and upcoming class/parish events.

RCIA has a web page! Click here

Visit our Calendar Page!

Visit our redesigned GIFT page!

Xavier Mission in the news:
NY Times
NY1

How can I be a part of the Welcome Table?
It's simple, really. Help is needed each week, either for the morning shift— 9am-11:30am or for the afternoon shift—12pm-3:30pm. Please contact Ruth Mills at 212-932-8969 or ruthjmills@msn.com to reserve a place.

Shelter update
We provide a safe, warm and dry space for 15 men each night, and we are doing our best to make Hurtato Hall a place of hospitality and welcome for these men. We are still looking for volunteers interested in spending the night with our guests in Hurtato Hall. If this is something you can do, or would like more information about, please call extension 235.

NEW SHELTER VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY!
We are offering a new volunteer opportunity at the shelter for those who cannot stay all night. The most activity—and the need for additional volunteer assistance— occurs between the time the men arrive and the time they go to sleep. If you cannot spend the night but are interested in volunteering, please consider taking the “Primetime Shift”, from approx. 7:30—11:30pm. You will assist with checking the men in, providing food, chatting with the guests and overseeing activity until lights out. Please call Cassandra for additional information or to volunteer at:
212-627-2100, x205.

Mission donation possible online
The Xavier mission is now accepting online donations! Click here!

Food Pantry
Our pantry lets people choose which foods they need. We need help to make this happen from 9am to noon the second Saturday of the month. If you can help, call Frank or Eileen at 212-944-1507, or just come down to Larkin Hall (Enter at 55 W. 15th St.)

The All Saints Clothing Room seeks people to oversee the Clothing Room one Sunday a month. The shift is from 8:45am—11:15am.
Volunteers will be finished in time to attend the 11:30am Mass. Facilitation includes setting out pre-sorted clothing, letting people in, enforcing the maximum item limit and maintaining smooth functioning of the distribution process. All interested volunteers will be trained by current volunteer staff. Please contact Ann Mary Mullane at: 201-991-1976 if you are interested.

United Way
Your donation to the United Way can be directed to the St. Francis Xavier Mission and so help all our projects. Simply denote our United Way Agency number on your donation. For NY, it's #4255. For Tri-State, it's #005155. For Bergen County, it's 004560. For Mercer County, it's #428078.

ABILITY XAVIER:
Celebrating persons with disabilities at Xavier. Click on the above link for more information.

ADULT ACTIVITIES:
4th Wednesday of the month in the West Room, 1:00—2:30 pm.

CATHOLIC LESBIANS: Gather the second Friday of the month at 7 pm in the West Room. For more information, e-mail SFXWomen@aol.com.

FAMILY FAITH: The catechetical ministry to parents/guardians and children pre-K through 12 grade. Meet on Sundays at 10:00 AM in the Mary Chapel. September through June. Contact: Luz Marina Diaz (212) 627-2100 ext. 207 or lmdiaz@sfxavier.org. Click here for webpage.

GAY AND LESBIAN CATHOLICS: Meet on the first & third Friday at 7 pm in the Mary Chapel. Please enter at 55 W. 15 St. For information, contact SFXGLGroup@aol.com.

LITURGY COMMITTEE: A group of knowledgeable and experienced parishioners who reflect and plan for the liturgical life of the parish. They meet monthly on the monthly on the third Wednesday of the month. For more information, please call the parish office, 212-627-2100.

LOVE MAKES A FAMILY: A support group for not only families and friends of lesbians and gays, but includes gay and lesbians wishing to find support and encouragement in dealing with family issues. For more information, please call the parish office, 212-627-2100

PEACE AND JUSTICE COMMITTEE: Seeks to proclaim the living Gospel by examining the root causes of injustice and taking loving and prophetic action to name and address them. They meet on the second Thursday of each month. For information, please contact Pat Mullahy at pmullahy@saatchiny.com or 212.463.2735.

UNEMPLOYMENT SUPPORT GROUP: For the foreseeable future, the Unemployment Support Group will not be meeting. Communication will proceed via e-mail. If you know of a job opening, please contact Richenda Kramer at chendakramer@yahoo.com

YOUNG ADULT GROUP: All young adults are invited to our Young Adult Social Hour after the Sunday 5 pm Mass in the West Room. The group meets every other week. Meet new faces in the parish and enjoy the company of familiar ones. Refreshments will be served.

Zen Meditation
Every Monday at 7 pm.
Newcomers are especially welcome and introductory instruction is available. Call Peggy and Paul Schubert at 212-260-248 or e-mail: schubertnyc@gmail.com