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St. Francis Xavier Cathedral Hospitality Ministry

 

Mission Statement

The Hospitality Ministry will serve God and the Church with decent and order, greeting people warmly, welcoming every one and offering hospitality to all.


Brief History

The ministry of hospitality started  officially in the early nineties under the direction of Fr. Patrick Pinder - now the Archbishop of Nassau. Several training sessions were held briefing the new body on the expected duty of an usher, the outline of the mass and important sections or equipment in the church.

The first elected president was Mr. Henry Johnson who was ably assisted by a new group comprising of females for the the first time. The second president was Mrs. Janice Longley followed by Mrs. Janette Francis. This new body has brought structure to ushering.


Meeting / Venue & Time

Meetings are held ont the third Tuesday of each month in St. Benedict's Hall at: 6:30 p.m.


Requirements for Joining

Any Practicing Catholic with a sense of the liturgy of the mass. This person should be confortable with others, must be of pleasant character and personality having a gift for hospitality.

 

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Announcements

  1. "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. 


  2. 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.


  3. 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.
  4. 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.


  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. 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.


  7. 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.
     


  8. 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.

     


  9. 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."


  10. 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.  

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