St. Francis Xavier

PUBLIC MASSES RETURN TO SAINT FRANCIS XAVIER PARISH
 
Please plan to arrive fifteen minutes prior to Mass to allow for everyone to be seated properly.  Do not arrive any earlier than thirty minutes prior to Mass, allowing for the required cleaning/disinfection process between Masses.
 
Bishop Siegel has extended the dispensation from the obligation to attend Mass on Sundays and Holy Days until at least August 15, 2020.  As a result, people should not return to Mass if they are not comfortable doing so.  We strongly encourage individuals age sixty-five and over, as well as those of any age in high-risk categories, to stay home. (Per the CDC, “at-risk” health conditions include but are not limited to: high blood pressure, chronic lung disease, diabetes, asthma, those whose immune system is compromised such as by chemotherapy for cancer and other conditions requiring such therapy.)
 
* Mass will continue to be live-streamed on our Facebook page on a daily basis. MASSES FROM THE COMMUNITY CENTER MAY BE SHOWN AS A REBROADCAST DEPENDING ON THE CELL SIGNALS AT THAT LOCATION.
 
A MASK IS RECOMMENDED AT MASS: Please wear your mask from the time you exit your vehicle until you return. (Mask is to be removed only for the reception of Holy Communion)
 
ENTRANCE: You should enter the building/church at the main doors.  All side doors will be locked.  Please maintain a six-foot distance from individuals/couples in front of you.  Families living in the same home are exempt from the six-foot distance requirement.  Families/individuals will be greeted at the door and directed to a specific seat until capacity has been met.  We will not be able to admit you for scheduled Masses if we have reached capacity.
 
PERSONAL SANITIZER: We will have hand sanitizer available, but you are encouraged to bring your own hand sanitizer.  We suggest you use it once seated, prior to receiving Holy Communion, immediately after Holy Communion and once you return to your vehicle.
 
HOLY COMMUNION: While in line, please maintain six feet distance between yourself and others who are not part of your family.  Leave your mask in place until you approach the minister.  We recommend all distributions be in your hand.  To receive, you should make a cup with your hands.  The minister will then gently place the sacred host into your cupped hand.  Please consume the sacred host and raise your mask before returning to your seat. 
 
COLLECTION/TITHE: Your support of our parish is greatly needed and appreciated. There will be a basket at the entry/exit, and you should drop your contribution/envelope in the basket.  There will be no collection or offertory procession.  If recent conditions have made it impossible to contribute, we understand.  If you have been blessed with consistent income, we ask that you consider increasing your usual gift to help offset the deficit.
 
DISMISSAL: Out of respect and courtesy for all in attendance, you are not to leave Mass prior to the final blessing and dismissal.  The ushers will assist in this process.  Bulletins will be available at the door upon exiting.  At all times during exiting and going to vehicles we ask you (and your family) to maintain a minimum of six feet distance from other persons.  
 
Until further notice, the Mass schedule will be as follows:
 
          Monday-Thursday: 8:10 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. (Old Cathedral)
          Friday: 8:10 a.m. & 12:00 p.m. (Old Cathedral)
          Saturday: 7:30 a.m. (Old Cathedral)
          Saturday evening: 5:00 p.m. (Highland Woods Community Center)
          Sunday: 7:00 a.m., 9:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m. & 4:00 p.m. (Highland Woods)
 
 

Jesus, truly present in the Most Blessed Sacrament,
I love You above all things and I desire to possess
You within my soul. Since I am unable at this moment to receive
You sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart.
I embrace You as being already there, and  myself wholly to You.
Never permit me to be separated from You.         Amen. 
 
 

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Help Support Saint Vincent DePaul Food Pantry

1. Food Gift Cards from Grocery Stores can be sent to St. Vincet DePaul Store or dropped in collection when we return to Mass.

2. Non-perishable food items may be taken to St Vincent dePaul “drop off dock“ (just ring the bell) or bring to Mass when we return.

3. Cash or check made out to the Food Pantry can be dropped in the collection or can be mailed to:
     FOOD PANTRY
     St Vincent DePaul
     1604 Main
     Vincennes, In 47591
4. If you need to have goods picked up, call Jerry Erny at 812-887-7112

Thank you for your support!
God Bless
Fr. Tony

To celebrate Pentecost, the Descent of the Holy Spirit on the Church, let us begin today & pray together the Holy Spirit Novena !

 It is a powerful and moving novena that is meant to help us open ourselves up to the third person of the Holy Trinity.

 Even though we pray this novena as a preparation for the feast of Pentecost, you can also pray a novena to the Holy Spirit any time that you want. So, let us pray together with great confidence and trust in our God who is all Good and Loving.

Novena to the Holy Spirit Prayers

 Day 1 - Join in praying the Novena to the Holy Spirit-Charity

 In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

 Let us bow down in humility at the power and grandeur of the Holy Spirit. Let us worship the Holy Trinity and give glory today to the Paraclete, our Advocate. Oh Holy Spirit, by Your power, Christ was raised from the dead to save us all. By Your grace, miracles are performed in Jesus’ name. By Your love, we are protected from evil. And so, we ask with humility and a beggar’s heart for Your gift of Charity within us. The great charity of all the host of Saints is only made possible by your power, Oh Divine Spirit. Increase in me, the virtue of charity that I may love as God loves with the selflessness of the Saints. Amen.

 Come Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful and kindle in them the fire of your love. Send forth your Spirit and they shall be created. And You shall renew the face of the earth. O, God, who by the light of the Holy Spirit, did instruct the hearts of the faithful, grant that by the same Holy Spirit we may be truly wise and ever enjoy His consolations, through Christ Our Lord, Amen.

 In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

 Day 2 -Join in praying the Novena to the Holy Spirit - Joy

 In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

 Let us bow down in humility at the power and grandeur of the Holy Spirit. Let us worship the Holy Trinity and give glory today to the Paraclete, our Advocate. Oh Holy Spirit, by Your power, Christ was raised from the dead to save us all. By Your grace, miracles are performed in Jesus’ name. By Your love, we are protected from evil. And so, we ask with humility and a beggar’s heart for Your gift of Joy within us. All of the Saints are marked with an uncompromisable Joy in times of trial, difficulty and pain. Give us, Oh Holy Spirit, the Joy that surpasses all understanding that we may live as a witness to Your love and fidelity! Amen.

 Come Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful and kindle in them the fire of your love. Send forth your Spirit and they shall be created. And You shall renew the face of the earth. O, God, who by the light of the Holy Spirit, did instruct the hearts of the faithful, grant that by the same Holy Spirit we may be truly wise and ever enjoy His consolations, through Christ Our Lord, Amen.

 In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

 Day 3 - Join in praying the Novena to the Holy Spirit - Peace

 In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

 Let us bow down in humility at the power and grandeur of the Holy Spirit. Let us worship the Holy Trinity and give glory today to the Paraclete, our Advocate. Oh Holy Spirit, by Your power, Christ was raised from the dead to save us all. By Your grace, miracles are performed in Jesus’ name. By Your love, we are protected from evil. And so, we ask with humility and a beggar’s heart for Your gift of Peace within us. The Saints were tempted, attacked and accused by the devil who is the destroyer of peace. When we are accused by the devil, come to our aid as our Advocate and give us Peace that lasts through all trials! Amen. Come Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful and kindle in them the fire of your love. Send forth your Spirit and they shall be created. And You shall renew the face of the earth. O, God, who by the light of the Holy Spirit, did instruct the hearts of the faithful, grant that by the same Holy Spirit we may be truly wise and ever enjoy His consolations, through Christ Our Lord, Amen.

 In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit

 Day 4 - Join in praying the Novena to the Holy Spirit - Patience

 In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

 Let us bow down in humility at the power and grandeur of the Holy Spirit. Let us worship the Holy Trinity and give glory today to the Paraclete, our Advocate. Oh Holy Spirit, by Your power, Christ was raised from the dead to save us all. By Your grace, miracles are performed in Jesus’ name. By Your love, we are protected from evil. And so, we ask with humility and a beggar’s heart for Your gift of Patience within us. Oh Holy Spirit, you give lavishly to those who ask. Please give us the patience of the Saints who are now with you in heaven. Help us to endure everything with an eternal patience that is only possible with your help. Amen.

 Come Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful and kindle in them the fire of your love. Send forth your Spirit and they shall be created. And You shall renew the face of the earth. O, God, who by the light of the Holy Spirit, did instruct the hearts of the faithful, grant that by the same Holy Spirit we may be truly wise and ever enjoy His consolations, through Christ Our Lord, Amen. In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

 Day 5 - Join in praying the Novena to the Holy Spirit Kindness

 In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Let us bow down in humility at the power and grandeur of the Holy Spirit. Let us worship the Holy Trinity and give glory today to the Paraclete, our Advocate. Oh Holy Spirit, by Your power, Christ was raised from the dead to save us all. By Your grace, miracles are performed in Jesus’ name. By Your love, we are protected from evil. And so, we ask with humility and a beggar’s heart for Your gift of Kindness within us. Jesus approached sinners with immense kindness. Holy Paraclete, please treat us humble sinners with the same kindness and give us the ability to treat all others with that kindness as well. Amen.

 Come Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful and kindle in them the fire of your love. Send forth your Spirit and they shall be created. And You shall renew the face of the earth. O, God, who by the light of the Holy Spirit, did instruct the hearts of the faithful, grant that by the same Holy Spirit we may be truly wise and ever enjoy His consolations, through Christ Our Lord, Amen.

 In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

 Day 6 - Join in praying the Novena to the Holy Spirit - Faithfulness

 In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

 Let us bow down in humility at the power and grandeur of the Holy Spirit. Let us worship the Holy Trinity and give glory today to the Paraclete, our Advocate. Oh Holy Spirit, by Your power, Christ was raised from the dead to save us all. By Your grace, miracles are performed in Jesus’ name. By Your love, we are protected from evil. And so, we ask with humility and a beggar’s heart for Your gift of Faithfulness within us. You, oh Lord, are ever faithful. You are faithful until the end. Though we are weak and distracted, please give us the grace to be faithful to You as you are to us! Amen.

 Come Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful and kindle in them the fire of your love. Send forth your Spirit and they shall be created. And You shall renew the face of the earth. O, God, who by the light of the Holy Spirit, did instruct the hearts of the faithful, grant that by the same Holy Spirit we may be truly wise and ever enjoy His consolations, through Christ Our Lord, Amen.

 In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen

 Day 7 - Join in praying the Novena to the Holy Spirit Gentleness

 In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

 Let us bow down in humility at the power and grandeur of the Holy Spirit. Let us worship the Holy Trinity and give glory today to the Paraclete, our Advocate. Oh Holy Spirit, by Your power, Christ was raised from the dead to save us all. By Your grace, miracles are performed in Jesus’ name. By Your love, we are protected from evil. And so, we ask with humility and a beggar’s heart for Your gift of Gentleness within us. Despite the gravity of our sins, oh Lord you treat us with Gentleness. Dear Holy Spirit, give us your power to treat all in our lives with the Gentleness of the Saints. Amen.

 Come Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful and kindle in them the fire of your love. Send forth your Spirit and they shall be created. And You shall renew the face of the earth. O, God, who by the light of the Holy Spirit, did instruct the hearts of the faithful, grant that by the same Holy Spirit we may be truly wise and ever enjoy His consolations, through Christ Our Lord, Amen.

 In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

 Day 8 - Join in praying the Novena to the Holy Spirit - Self Control

 In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

 Let us bow down in humility at the power and grandeur of the Holy Spirit. Let us worship the Holy Trinity and give glory today to the Paraclete, our Advocate. Oh Holy Spirit, by Your power, Christ was raised from the dead to save us all. By Your grace, miracles are performed in Jesus’ name. By Your love, we are protected from evil. And so, we ask with humility and a beggar’s heart for Your gift of Self-Control within us. Your Martyrs had the overwhelming self-control to go joyfully to a painful death without shrinking from the opportunity to join You in heaven. Give us this self-control to have command over our emotions and desires that we may serve You more fully. Amen.

 Come Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful and kindle in them the fire of your love. Send forth your Spirit and they shall be created. And You shall renew the face of the earth. O, God, who by the light of the Holy Spirit, did instruct the hearts of the faithful, grant that by the same Holy Spirit we may be truly wise and ever enjoy His consolations, through Christ Our Lord, Amen.

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen

 Day 9 - Join in praying the Novena to the Holy Spirit - Goodness

 In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

 Let us bow down in humility at the power and grandeur of the Holy Spirit. Let us worship the Holy Trinity and give glory today to the Paraclete, our Advocate. Oh Holy Spirit, by Your power, Christ was raised from the dead to save us all. By Your grace, miracles are performed in Jesus’ name. By Your love, we are protected from evil. And so, we ask with humility and a beggar’s heart for Goodness within us. We want to be like your Saints in heaven. Holy Spirit, renew us by your power with your Goodness that we may bring the Good News to the world. Amen.

 Come Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful and kindle in them the fire of your love. Send forth your Spirit and they shall be created. And You shall renew the face of the earth. O, God, who by the light of the Holy Spirit, did instruct the hearts of the faithful, grant that by the same Holy Spirit we may be truly wise and ever enjoy His consolations, through Christ Our Lord, Amen. In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

 ***About the Holy Spirit Novena -

This particular novena was written specifically for PrayMoreNovenas.com and it is based on the Fruits of the Holy Spirit and a desire for sainthood. It is only through the power of the Holy Spirit that someone can become a Saint. We can not save ourselves and it is only by the grace of God that we are saved. So, we must rely completely on the power of the Holy Spirit and the death of Our Lord Jesus. That is the essence of this novena. The Pentecost novena is really THE original novena. The disciples waited in unity and prayer for the Holy Spirit for nine days after Jesus’ ascension to heaven. Jesus asked them to pray constantly in the upper room until the descent of the Holy Spirit.

 “They all joined together constantly in prayer, along with the women and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with his brothers.” – Acts 1:14

The adoration chapel at St. Vincent will be opened at usual times.  However, the Blessed Sacrament will not be exposed until further notice.  If you visit the chapel, please make sure to remain six feet apart from any other adorers and also make an effort to sanitize your chair/kneeler when leaving.  Let us pray for one another.

Our Rosary prayer groups can resume meeting.  All groups will meet at Old Cathedral Church during this time of transition.  Please make sure to remain six feet apart from one another.  

Vacation Bible School has been cancelled for this summer due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. The CDC guidelines would have made this too challenging for activities. The decision to cancel was made for the safety of our parishioners. Thank you for understanding. God Bless!

June 7, 2020 at the 11 o'clock Mass Father Tony and Father Simon will be praying a special blessing over the graduating seniors of our parish.

Flaget Elementary School is seeking an energetic and passionate elementary classroom teacher for the 2020-2021 school year. The candidate must be a team player, knowledgeable of the Indiana State Standards, and eager to teach in a Catholic environment. Candidates must hold a valid Indiana teaching license. Please email Principal McClure your resume and cover letter at smcclure@evdio.org. Application window closes on April 30, 2020. 

Since older parishioners are being asked to stay home, Fr. Tony is looking for younger volunteers as ushers for the weekend Masses. Please email him if interested. ternst@evdio.org