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Welcome to St  Francis Xavier Cathedral

The oldest Roman Catholic Church in the Commonwealth of The Bahamas

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The cornerstone of St. Francis Xavier Cathedral on West & West Hill Streets in Nassau, was laid in 1885 under the supervision of the resident priest, Father John O'Keefe. The church was consecrated by the Archbishop of New York Michael A. Corrigan in 1887; find out more...  

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The 2012  Archdiocesan Annual Appeal.

Sunday, 5th February 2012 marked the beginning of the 24th Catholic Archdiocesan Annual Appeal. The goal of our Archdiocese is $450,000.00 and our parish goal is $69,200.00.

Your gifts will assist the following Archdiocesan programs: Humanitarian Relief Fund, Archdiocesan Pastoral Programs, Family Island Parish Assistance, Benedictine Sisters Retirement Fund, Communication, the Disaster Relief Fund, the airing of E.W.T.N. on local cable television, the continued formation of our seminarians, Deacons and Clergy, the Education Endowment Fund and the Archdiocesan Insurance Fund.

An appeal volunteer will contact each parishioner to solicit your gift as we move Onward Together in Faith: Sharing His Gifts.

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Schedule for Lent and Easter  

Wednesday, 28th March:  Chrism Mass at 7:30 p.m.
   
Sunday, 1st April: Psalm (Passion) Sunday - Masses at 8:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.
   
Thursday, 5th April: Holy Thursday - Evening Mass of the Lord's Supper at 7:30 p.m.
   
Friday, 6th April: Good Friday - Passion of the Lord at 8:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.
   
Saturday, 7th April: Holy Saturday - Easter Vigil at 10:30 a.m.
   
Sunday, 8th April:  Easter Sunday - Masses at 8:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.
   
 

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Announcements

  1. Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist

    Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist, Commentators and Lectors are asked to pick up a copy of the new schedule after Mass.
     


  2. "Years of Favour" book on sale

    As part of the 50th anniversary celebration of the establishment of Nassau as a diocese, the book "Years of Favour" was produced.

    This magnificent document on our diocese, from its history to the present, was introduced on Sunday, 29th January, 2012 at 4:00 p.m. here at St. Francis. All are invited. 


  3. St Francis Congratulates Sister Jacinta

     Congratulations to Sister Jacinta  Neely on her recent retirement after 42 years of teaching. We wish her  all the best in the future and may God continue to bless her.


  4. Altar Servers Meeting

    Altar Server Meeting will no longer be held on Tuesdays.
    Meetings will be held on Saturday evenings after the 6:00 p.m. Mass and on Sunday after both the 8:30 and 11:00 a.m. Masses for 15 minutes.
    All altar servers are asked to be present for these meetings.

     


  5. Parking of Vehicles outside the eastern wall

    Parishioners are reminded that it is an offense to park your vehicles outside the eastern wall of the Church's property.  When parked in this area, your vehicles cause the obstruction of traffic which can lead to a serious accident occurring at this junction.  Vehicles found parked in this no-parking area will be towed at the owners expense.  


  6. St. Francis Xavier Cathedral thanks the donors

     We wish to thank the 45 donors who have contributed $40,115.00 to the 2011 anual Appeal. St. Francis Xavier Cathedral has set a target of $300000.00 from at least 450 persons. We look forward to receiving a balance of $259885.00 from an additional 405 donors.

    Please be prepared to give your pledge to one of your appeal members as we move "Onward Together in Faith: Sharing His Gifts."


  7. RCIA Meeting
    Adult Catholics interested in becoming Team Members or sponsors are invited to attend the RCIA meetings which are held on Wednesdays in the parish centre.
  8. Construction of a Kiosk

    The construction taking place just outside the tower is a Kiosk. It is intended to be used as an extension to the Catholic Bookstore after each weekend Mass. On sale will be religious souvenirs, periodicals, books, etc. Please be sure to support our bookstore by purchasing your Catholic materials.


  9. Evening Prayer and Benediction

    Evening Prayer and Benediction will take place today at 5:00 p.m. and again next Sunday, 13th March, 2011 at 5:00 p.m. as we celebrate the Rite of Election. Parishioners are encouraged to support our Catechumens.


  10. Members of Women's Auxiliary Thanks to All

    Members of the Women's Auxiliary of our Parish would like to thank all those who supported their recent Festival of Tables. Proceeds will aid our Cathedral Building Fund.

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