QUESTIONS OF THE WEEK BAPTISMS

We welcome into our Parish Family and pray God’s

December 20 4th Sunday of Advent fullest blessings upon: Natalie Marie Mikus and Naomi
Grace Mikus.
Acceptance of God’s Will

The Lord’s Promises to David – 2 Samuel 7:1- MASS INTENTIONS

5,8b, Saturday, December 19
12,14a,16 5:00 Mrs. Arthenice Martinez
Psalm 89:2-3,4-5,27 + 29 Sunday, December 20
Doxology - Romans 16:25-27 9:30 John, Ann, & John S.
Molony
The Annunciation of the Lord - Luke 1:26-38 12:00 Christina Greene
Monday, December 21
Key Passage: Then Mary said, “Here am I, the servant 9:00 The DeThill Family
of the Lord; let it be with me according to your word.” Tuesday, December 22
Then the angel departed from her. (Luke 1:38) 9:00 Robert and Kevin Conroy
Wednesday, December 23
For Reflection: 9:00 Richard Adams
Thursday, December 24 CHRISTMAS EVE
Adult Question: How do you open your heart to what 5:00 Children and parents of our
God wants from you? How do you follow the pathway Religious Education
that leads to happiness? Programs
Friday, December 25 CHRISTMAS DAY
Child Question: Is there something hard you need to 9:30 Teresina, Joseph and
do this week? What might make it easier? Angelo Perna
12:00 Doris and Vincent
Ruggiero
Saturday, December 26
CHRISTMAS MASS REQUIREMENTS 9:00 Ashlyn Masie Leide
In an effort to keep everyone safe: 5:00 Kabacinski and Siconolfi
Families
All those entering the church will have their Sunday, December 27
temperature checked. Anyone with a temperature of 9:30 Catherine, Michael and
100 degrees or more will not be admitted. Anthony Masullo
12:00 Mary DeCoste
Face masks and social distancing are required in the
church at all times.
IN OUR PRAYERS
Maximum capacity for Masses at St. Francis Xavier May God strengthen and give peace to all of our sick
Church is 125 worshipers. parishioners, relatives and friends, especially for:
Robert Schlegel, Daniel Joseph, Matt Speicher, Edna
Maximum capacity for Masses at St. Augustine Fialo, Al Campisi, Mary McLoughlin, Aloyse Chong,
Church is 80 worshipers. Lorraine Lozito, Tara Lindis-Corbel and David Harrison.
May the hope of the Resurrection dawn on our deceased
We thank you for your cooperation and wish you a relatives and friends; especially: Anthony Gelormino.
happy and blessed Christmas. We lift them up to our heavenly Father who heals all ills and
gives new life.
LET US CONTINUE TO PRAY FOR ALL WHO
ARE SICK, FOR MEDICAL PERSONNEL AND
FOR ALL PEOPLE AS WE CONFRONT THE
COVID-19 VIRUS.
IF IN NEED OF A PRIEST IN
AN EMERGENCY
CALL 718-638-1880
HOLIDAY SCHEDULE
Christmas Eve, Thursday, December 24th
Mass 5:00pm: St. Francis Xavier
Mass 8:00pm: St. Augustine
Christmas Day, Friday, December 25th
Mass 9:30am: St. Francis Xavier
Mass 12:00pm: St. Augustine
New Year’s Eve, Thursday, December 31st
Mass 5:00pm: St. Francis Xavier
New Year’s Day Friday, January 1st
Mass 12:00pm St. Augustine
Parish Office Will Be Closed
Dec. 24 - Dec. 27
and
Dec. 31- Jan 3
THE SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT de PAUL
Imagine how Mary felt at the birth of Jesus: excited,
awed, frightened. Deep faith was her light in the
darkness, for Jesus was born during the time of the year
when darkness is the longest. Your gift to the Society of
St. Vincent de Paul brought light into the darkness
surrounding the heart of those living in poverty
bringing them the real, lasting, and deep joy of
Christmas.
MASS INTENTIONS
"People shouldn't be forgotten, they matter"
The offering is $15 per Mass Intention which is a way of
providing for the needs of the church and a tangible way of
offering the gift of remembrance.
Other ways to remember your loved ones are also available.
The SASFX Mass Intention Book for 2021 is now open
for your intentions. Since we currently have fewer
Masses and parishioners from both St. Augustine and St.
Francis Xavier seeking Mass intentions, we will be
accepting up to two intentions for each Mass and only
one Mass per family per month.
Christmas Prayer
Come, Lord Jesus, Prince of Peace
And Beloved Savior;
Come into our hearts this Christmas and
Fill us with Your gifts of love and joy.
Thank You for “gifting” us with
Your presence among us.
With Mary and Joseph,
We rejoice and thank God for You.
With the angels and saints
In heaven we sing,
“Glory to God in the highest.”
With the Magi and the shepherds
We bow before You
With hearts full of wonder.
Dear Emmanuel, help us to follow
You faithfully and to share the good news
Of your coming with everyone we meet,
This Christmas season and always.
Amen.
 ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEAL
The Diocesan Catholic Yearly Appeal provides us with
the opportunity to be bearers of Christ’s light to others,
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
will answer the call to build God’s Kingdom. St.
Francis Xavier Parish has achieved the diocesan
assigned goal. Thank you to all who participated.
St. Augustine parishioners have pledged $13,900.00
towards their assigned goal of $38,000.00.
Please join us and help us to reach our assigned
goal. Thank you!

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

In the face of these unsettling times,
we are thankful for your continuing
generosity.