QUESTIONS OF THE WEEK place. The chapel at St.

Francis Xavier may be available for

confessions before the 5:00pm Saturday Vigil Mass. Just try
October 4, 2020 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time to see if the priest is available when you arrive—the ushers
can help you.
Dealing with Injustice

Jesus said, “Therefore I say to you, the kingdom of God

will be taken away from you and given to a people that
will produce its fruit.” (Matthew 21:43)
MASS SCHEDULE
Isaiah 5:1-7 - The vineyard song
Weekday Masses
Philippians 4:6-9 - Joy and Peace in Christ Tuesdays @ 9:00AM at
St. Francis Xavier
Matthew 21:33-43 - Parable of the tenants and
Wednesdays @ 9:00AM
For Reflection: at St. Augustine

Adults: How have you used your talents and abilities Weekend Masses at St. Francis Xavier
well
for the Reign of God? on Saturdays @ 5:00PM and Sundays
@ 9:30AM and
Kids: What can you do in your week to help the St. Augustine on Sundays at
love of 12:00 NOON
God grow in the world?

Due to COVID 19, attendance will be limited

ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEAL to 25% of the listed capacity.
The Diocesan Catholic Yearly Appeal provides us with
the opportunity to be bearers of Christ’s light to others, Face masks to be worn at all times.
a light that reflects Christ’s kindness, compassion and
hope. We hope that when presented with the
opportunity to participate in the Annual Appeal, you Seating in designated areas only.
will answer the call to build God’s Kingdom.
Please remain assured that your gift to the Annual
Catholic Appeal cannot be used in the settlement of
abuse claims or for anything other than their intended
CHURCH OPEN FOR
purpose. PRIVATE PRAYER
Thus far, SFX parishioners have pledged $36,290.00
towards of our assigned goal of $37,790.00. St. Francis Xavier
Please join us and help us to reach our assigned
goal. Thank you! Tuesdays
10:00AM- 12:00NOON
.
CONFESSIONS are available. If you would like to Face masks to be worn at all times.
schedule a confession, please know that you can do so
by contacting the rectory office @718-638-1880.
Fr. Rich Bretone or Fr. John Gribowich will get back to Seating in designated areas only
you as to when and where the confession can take

PLEASE NOTE: 12:15 Sunday Masses that
have been requested at St. Francis Xavier will
now be said for that intention on that Sunday at
12:00 noon at St. Augustine.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR
SUPPORT!
In the face of these unsettling times, you as
a faithful parishioner remain generous.
We are thankful for your continuing generosity.
might be waiting for an invitation.
For more information, contact Sister Helene ar 718-857-2903
or hacreled@aol.com.
A MESSAGE FROM FR. JOHN
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
I want to take this opportunity to introduce a few resources
that highlight the “new parish.”
We have a new website for the parish. When you get a
chance, check out www.sasfx.org.
We have a new parish email address. If you want to reach the
parish office or anyone from the staff, please send an email
with your request to:
info@sasfx.org

Peace and blessings,

Fr, John Gribowich
BAPTISMS are available… Administrator, St. Augustine – St. Francis Xavier
If you would like to schedule a baptism, please know
that you can do so by contacting the rectory office at VOTIVE CANDLES
718-638-1880. A member of our baptism preparation The votive candles at the statue shrines can now be used.
group will get back to you about our (remote) Please be aware of social distancing: put your donation in the
preparation program. We are not holding our usual slot, light the candle, and say a simple prayer and then return
monthly group baptisms and will work with your family to your seat. Thank you.
to schedule an individual baptism with limited
attendees.
MASS INTENTIONS
Saturday, October 3
CHILDREN’S FAITH FORMATION 5:00 Francis Vargo
Religious Education for the children of St. Augustine Sunday, October 4
and St. Francis Xavier will resume in a few weeks. If 9:30 James and Ann
your child is not yet registered for this year or if you Speicher
would like more information about the program, please 12:00 at St. Augustine Joanne Gentile
contact Sister Helene at Monday, October 5
hacreled@aol.com or call 718-857-2903. 9:00 Dr. Joseph G. and Martha
Paterno
Tuesday, October 6
RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF 9:00 John McGovern
ADULTS Wednesday, October 7
(RCIA) 9:00 at St. Augustine Arturo Aguilor
The Rite of Christian Initiation(RCIA) is a process for Thursday, October 8
interested non-Catholics to learn about the Catholic 9:00 Norma Veronese Thornton
Faith and for baptized Catholics who have not yet Friday, October 9
received Eucharist and Confirmation to prepare to do No Mass
so. This process provides an opportunity to gomon a Saturday, October 10
spiritual journey with other adults seeking to deepen 9:00 Frankie and Peggy Keenan
their relationship with God and begin or renew their 5:00 Marianne Lehners
commitment to God through full membership in the Sunday, October 11
Catholic Church. If you know a person or persons you 9:30 Jose and Bertha Rodriguez
think might be interested suggest they call … they just 12:00 at St. Augustine John and Blanche Messina
IN OUR PRAYERS
May God strengthen and give peace to all of our sick
parishioners, relatives and friends, especially for:
Robert Schlegel, Daniel Joseph, Matt Speicher,
Edna Fialo, Al Campisi, Mary McLoughlin, Aloyse
Chong, Lorraine Lozito, Tara Lindis-Corbel, Robert
Shaw, Mary Avanzino and Christine Schechter. May
the hope of the Resurrection dawn on our deceased
relatives and friends. We lift them up to our heavenly
Father who heals all ills and gives new life.

AUTOMATED GIVING
WE SHARE
HAVE YOU SIGNED UP YET?
It benefits you and our parish!
Enrollment is friendly and trouble-free.
Managing your account through We Share is easy.
USE YOUR CREDIT CARD TO MAKE YOUR
WEEKLY CONTRIBUTION
Simply visit the WE SHARE WEBSITE
at stfxbrooklyn.org or call 1-800-950-9952
for more information.

IF IN NEED OF A PRIEST IN
AN EMERGENCY
CALL 718-638-1880