!!! PARISH OFFICE CLOSURE NOTICE !!!

Please be advised that the main Parish Offices located at Sr. Robert Bellarmine will be closed on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, due to parking lot maintenance.  During this time, access to the building and parking lot will be restricted for everyone's safety.  The office at St. Francis Xavier will be open all day on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, for any urgent matters.  Access to the St. Robert Bellarmine parking lot will also be restricted on Thursday, August 21, 2025, as the project is completed.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding and cooperation.

!!! Welcome New Staff Members !!!

Dear Parishioners,

We are delighted to announce the addition of two new members to our parish staff.  Please join us in welcoming them with open hearts and warm prayers as they begin their ministry among us.

We are blessed to welcome:

• Brian Shimon, who will be serving as Pastoral Associate
• Sr. Evangeline Kiambati, joining us as Director of Faith Formation (K-11)

Each brings a unique set of gifts and a deep commitment to serving the Church and our community.  We are confident they will enrich our parish life and help further our mission to build strong faith-filled families and communities.

Let us keep them in our prayers as they transition into their roles and begin this new chapter of service.

Welcome to the team, and may God bless your work among us!

In Christ,

Fr. Hugo

!!! SCAM ALERT:  Fake Emails from "Pastor" Asking for Gift Cards & Parish Directories !!!

We've been made aware of scam emails being sent out that pretend to be from our pastor or church leadership.  These emails often ask for urgent help, typically requesting gift cards or money to be sent quickly.

Please be aware:

• Our pastor or church leadership will never ask for gift cards, wire transfers, or personal financial help via email or text.
• These messages may look convincing and use the pastor's name, but the email address is often incorrect or suspicious.
• If you receive an unusual message like this, do not respond, click links, or send any money or codes.

What you should do:

• Verify directly by calling the church office or speaking to the pastor in person.
• Report the email as phishing or spam in your email provider.
• Delete the message.

Let's stay alert and help protect one another.  If you have any questions, please let the office know.

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