CHURCH OF ST. FRANCIS XAVIER 135 Jalan Gasing (Section 10), 46000 Petaling Jaya, Selangor Parish Office Hours Mon-Fri: 9:00am-6:00pm; Sat: 9:00am-6:30pm; Sun: 8.00am to 1.00pm. Closed: Mon-Sat: 1.00pm-2.00pm & on Public holidays Tel: 03-7956 5977; Fax: 03-7957 2435 Parish Priest: Rev Fr Albert Tan, SJ Assistant Parish Priest: Rev Fr Alberto Irenus, SJ Email: [email protected] …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. For updates, refer to website www.sfx.com.my CONFESSION: Half an hour before every Mass on Sundays & half an hour before evening Mass on Wednesdays, Fridays & Saturdays. SFX PJ Holy Week schedule Mar 29th Palm Sunday Mass @ 6.45am,9.00am,11.30am,5.30pm. Mar 30th- Apr 1st One Mass Mon-Wed @ 7.30pm followed by Sacred Space until 9.30pm April 2nd Holy Thursday Mass @ 8.00pm Adoration,11.50pm Benediction. followed by Silent April 3rd April 4th Stations of the Cross Good Friday service @ 11.00am @ 3.00pm, 6.00pm, 8.30pm. Easter Vigil Mass @ 9.00pm-around midnight (with adult baptism, confirmation, reception into the Catholic church) April 5th Easter Sunday Mass @ 8.30am & 11.30am. Palm Sunday Limited weaved palm leaves may be obtained from our Filipino community on Palm Sunday weekend. Sacred Space Triduum on 30th March to 1st April. The Sacred Space Triduum will begin with Mass at 7.30pm followed by guided reflection given by Fr Albert Tan, your Parish Priest. Silent Adoration before the Blessed Sacrament will begin at 8.40am and end with Benediction at 9.25pm. Santa Maria della Strada Chapel Opens: at: on days the Parish Office operates. 7.00am after morning Mass; OR 9.00am if no morning Mass. Closes at: 10.00pm daily except on Wednesdays at 5.00pm. Closed on Public Holidays For more info, email [email protected] Santa Maria della Strada Chapel 1) Open : March 30th (Monday) to April 1st (Wed) from 9am to 5pm. 2) Closed : Holy Thursday to Easter Sunday, & Closed : April 6th (Monday), April 13th (Monday) to April 16th (Thursday). 3) No Exposition and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament when there is Mass in Church or when the Chapel is closed. World Youth Day 2016 Krakow, Poland, 26th-31st July 2016. will be a thanksgiving for the canonization of Pope John Paul II (founder & patron of the World Youth Days). Poland is also home to St Stanislaus Kostka (a young Jesuit), World War II martyrs, St Maximilian Kolbe and St Benedicta (Edith Stein). Besides an encounter with the Holy Father Pope Francis and the Church in all her Universal dimensions, the WYD is a pilgrimage to a deeper relationship with our Lord Jesus Christ. Through the catechesis, liturgy and prayer, and the crosses we bear, the Lord calls us to conversion. You may obtain the registration form from the church office or download from our website. All completed registration forms are to be submitted with a downpayment of RM1,000 to “ St Francis Xavier Church” before 31st March 2015. The cost is approximately RM7,000. Retreats at Maranatha Retreat House, Janda Baik Register with Margaret 017-6686429 (SMS during the day) For more info. please check website: www.maranatharetreathouse.com Holy Thursday Firm Foundation Ministry, invites you to join us for The Bible Timeline: - Hot cross buns are available from our Section 5 (St Francis of Assisi) BEC members The Story of Salvation. This is a 23-week Bible study that will take you after Holy Thursday Mass & Good Friday 3.00pm service. on a journey through the entire Bible. In this study you will: - The Mass collection is for the upkeep of the Holy Land. 1. Learn how the key people, places and events in the Bible fit together to reveal God’s Plan for humanity. Easter Vigil candles 2. See how the events in the Old Testament are fulfilled in the New Testament Worshippers to please bring candles with holders. 3. Gain a greater appreciation for the Scripture readings you hear during Easter Sunday altar flowers Mass. Please contact our Altar Ladies Chief Coordinator, Peggy Scott (tel: 012 2004918) Venue: Loyola Hall. Time: 8.00pm-10.00pm. Day/Date: Mondays, beginning 20 April 2015. Holy Triduum Cost: RM145 for original Study Pack (includes Timeline Chart and bookmark) - Loyola Hall will be made available when the church seating capacity is full. and admin costs. For further details, please contact Please cooperate with the hospitality ministers & traffic wardens. Kit May 019-3138366, [email protected] - You may use the public car park next to Satellite Restaurant. RELA has been Y.C. Hwang 012-2816933, [email protected] hired to provide security outside the church compound. April 6th The Parish Office, Chapel & halls will be closed on Easter Monday Lenten envelopes may be obtained from the church racks. Cheques to be issued to “Catholic Welfare Services”. Please place your donation into the drop & April 13th-16 as the staff including Parish Priests will be away. slot, located at the sanctuary wall next to the swing door near Our Lady’s wing. April 26th On Good Shepherd Sunday / Vocation Sunday the Mass collection will be for the formation of seminarians. As SFX PJ is a Jesuit-run Paul Miki room will be closed from Holy Thursday to Easter Monday. parish, cheques may be issued to “Jesuit Fathers”. Please provide For info. of other KL Archdiocese churches, you may log in to www.archkl.org donors’ names and contact details. Emmaus Counseling Centre Tel: 03- 7957 7136 Email: [email protected] Open: Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays: from 7.30pm- 9.30pm. Closed: on Wednesdays, all Public Holidays & Church days of obligation including Holy Week : March 30th-April 4th. Confirmation Classes For enquiries, pls email [email protected] SUNDAY SCHOOL - MARCH 2015 Palm Sunday Procession and Mass : 29th March. For enquiries, please write to [email protected] Seminar & Himpunan Doa untuk Gereja & Negara Khas Untuk Anak Negeri Kristian Sabah Tarikh: 1 Mei 2015 (Jumaat) Masa: 8.15 pagi-9.30 malam. Tempat: Maranatha Hall, Tingkat 1, Glad Tidings of Assembly of God, 6 Jalan Bersatu 13 / 4, PJ. Penceramah: Rt Rev Bishop Melter Tais, Fr Justin Johannes, sj, Dr Arnol Puyok, Pr Alfred Tais, Pr Esther Golingi, Cyril Evan Justin, Adrian Lasimbang. Khas Untuk Anak Negeri Kristian Sarawak Tarikh: 2 Mei 2015 (Sabtu) Masa: 8.15pagi—9.30 malam Tempag: Multipurpose Auditorium, Tingkat 1, Vision Centre. Glad Tidings of Assembly of God, 6 Jln Bersatu 13/4, PJ Penceramah: Most Rev Archb Bolly Lapok, Pr Saripah Belaja, Fr Justin Johannes, sj, Dr Dusit Jaul, Nicholas Bawin, Ir Spencer Klumai. Hadir Bersama: Most Rev ArchB Julian Leow, dll. Sekretariat Bornea Care: 011-23847816 / 012 2040 890, email:[email protected] Tarikh Tutup Pendaftaran: 10hb April 2015 (Jumaat) LIVE LITURGY BROADCASTS FOR HOLY WEEK SFX faith aLIVE will be broadcasting live from SFX during the following Holy Week Liturgies: Palm Sunday 9:00am Mass with Procession. Holy Thursday 8:00pm Mass with washing of the feet. Good Friday 6:00pm Liturgy of the Lord’s Passion and Death. Easter Vigil 9:00pm with Blessing of the New Light and Baptisms. Live Mass broadcasts are an important way for the homebound to keep in spiritual communion with the Parish in prayer and worship. Please help those in need to access the live broadcasts. Type faithalive.sfx.com.my in your phone/web browser to access the live broadcasts and check broadcast schedules. CHOICE English KL 96 Weekend Calling all Single Working Adults: aged 23-40. This live-in weekend from 17th April (7pm) to 19th April (7pm). will be held at the Archdiocesan Pastoral Centre, KL. Cost of the English weekend is only RM130 and the closing date is 6th April. Registration is now open. Visit website www.choicekl.org or contact Patrick (012 6366260).