St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church - Metairie

12/03/2021

“When trying to evangelize, no tool is more effective, than that of personal witness…People can argue with points of doctrine but no-one can argue, with a personal testimony!” - St. Francis Xavier

07/04/2021

06/05/2021

God’s blessings on our newest priests!

The six newly ordained priests join Archbishop Aymond at the altar for the first time.

06/03/2021

Here's our new parochial vicar, soon to be Fr. Andrew Sanchez! Looking forward to having him join our St. Francis Xavier Parish family.

05/24/2021

Today is the Memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the Church. In 2018, Pope Francis decreed that the Memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the Church be inserted into the Roman Calendar on the Monday after Pentecost and to be celebrated every year. Let us pray for the intercession of our Mother today and everyday!

Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to your protection, implored your help, or sought your intercession was left unaided.

Inspired by this confidence, I fly unto thee, O Virgin of virgins, my mother; to you do I come, before you I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in thy mercy hear and answer me.

Amen.

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/052421.cfm

05/16/2021

Come join us for our parish picnic today from 1 to 4 pm at Pontiff Park! The weather should be perfect, thanks be to God, and the food delicious. Bring your chair and come spend time with your family of faith!

04/14/2021

The St. Francis Xavier School auction is now open through 8 pm on Sunday! There are many wonderful items for bid. Check out the link and consider bidding today: https://sfxspringauction2021.ggo.bid. If you don’t see anything you want to bid on, you can click the Donation link and make a donation.

THANKS TO OUR AUCTION SPONSORS: Thanks to the Sponsors of our School Auction:

GOLD JAGUAR SPONSOR
Supreme Automotive Group

MAROON JAGUAR SPONSOR
Aroma Catering
The Dog Stop
Troy and Helga Drewitz
Suzanne and Bob Thomas
Schiro’s School Time
Dwyer, Cambre & Suffern

BLUE JAGUAR SPONSOR
The Stiles Family
Balcony Ballroom
Gulf Coast Office Products, Inc.
The McGlone Family
Reverend Joe Palermo
Peter R. Quirk

Please pray for the success of our school auction! Thank you and God bless!

- FR JOE

04/13/2021

Fr. Thien is leaving; Fr. Andrew is coming

One of the most challenging moments for a priest is being moved from a place he loves. In the Archdiocese of New Orleans, a Parochial Vicar (Associate to the Pastor) ordinarily is moved every three years. A few weeks ago, Archbishop Aymond informed Fr. Thien that he will move from our parish as he completes three years of serving here this summer. Fr. Thien will become the Parochial Vicar at Mary, Queen of Vietnam Parish in New Orleans East. The Pastor there is a Mentor to Fr. Thien; he has significant health issues and needs an Associate who knows the language and traditions of the Vietnamese people. Fr. Thien’s last day with us will be June 30th.

As you well know, Fr. Thien has been a faithful, joyful minister of God in our parish and school. He has given 110%. His smile, his presence at every event, and his amiable service have been a great blessing. He will be missed. Both our parish and our school will recognize and thank him for his dedicated service at celebrations to be announced.

Archbishop Aymond also has announced that a newly ordained priest will be assigned to St. Francis on July 1 – Deacon Andrew Sanchez, soon to become Fr. Andrew when ordained on June 5. He is 35 years old, a native of Chalmette, a graduate of Brother Martin High School and LSU Dental School. He has served as a Dentist in the U.S. Army. Fr. Andrew is excited to join our community. We will welcome him here in July.

In the interim, please join me in thanking Fr. Thien for his wonderful ministry with us these past three years. We want to make the most of his remaining time in our community. May God bless Fr. Thien, our parish and school in these days of transition.

Sincerely in Our Lord,
Father Joe

03/31/2021

Today is Spy Wednesday. It recalls Judas’ betrayal of Jesus. The gospels tell us that Judas was a money-grubber and a thief, which is what motivated him to betray our Lord. How tragic -- that money would cause a man to betray God – a man who saw Jesus’ miracles and goodness first-hand. But haven’t we all done something to betray God? Haven’t we made money, possessions, career, something or someone besides God our ‘god’? Haven’t we engaged in sinful behavior and justified it instead of confessing it? Haven’t we at times skimped on worship and prayer to indulge activities and diversions? ‘Spy Wednesday’ is a good day to examine our lives and confess our acts of betrayal against Jesus. The Sacrament of Reconciliation awaits those who want to get right with God.

We will have a Communal Celebration of the Sacrament of Reconciliation with several priests hearing confessions tonight in Church from 6:30 – 8:00 pm. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament will take place during that time to pray for the protection of religious values in our nation.

03/24/2021

Check out our very own Fr. Joe in the Clarion Herald this week!

Many thanks to Father Joseph Palermo of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church for sitting down with Kids’ Clarion to explore the sacrament of marriage. Read Father Palermo’s informative Q&A here: https://clarionherald.org/news/sacrament-of-marriage-is-supposed-to-mirror-eternal-love-of-the-trinity

02/23/2021

Come drive through for some delicious fish!