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Baptism


The Sacrament of Baptism is often called "The door of the Church," because it is the first of the seven sacraments not only in time (since most Catholics receive it as infants) but in priority, since the reception of the other sacraments depends on it. It is the first of the three Sacraments of Initiation, the other two being the Sacrament of Holy Communion and the Sacrament of Confirmation. Once baptized, a person becomes a member of the Church. Traditionally, the rite (or ceremony) of baptism was held outside the doors of the main part of the church, to signify this fact.
 

Our parish's baptism schedule:

St. Francis Xavier Cathedral

First Sunday of each month.
Instructions preceding Thursday at 6:30 p.m. in the new Cathedral.
To Register, please bring the child's birth certificate to the parish office no later than the Wednesday proceding the instruction.

Note: Birth certificates are needed to record the baptism in the Church's register.
 

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Announcements

  1. 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.


  2. 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.
  3. 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.

     


  4. 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.  


  5. 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.


  6. 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.
     


  7. 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."


  8. 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.


  9. "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. 


  10. 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.

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