For the week of Sunday, July 8/15, 2018
Dear Members of Pax Christi,
This weekend we welcome Fr. Mike Byron to Pax Christi. He will be preaching at all the Masses on July 7 and 8 as he introduces himself to the people he now joins and pastors. His installation as the fifth pastor of Pax Christi will be celebrated at the 11:00am Mass on Sunday, July 15, with Archbishop Hebda as the main presider. More details of what the installation of a pastor means in the life of a faith community can be found in the July PaxChristiNews magazine on page 5. I hope you can attend this celebratory Mass, with a reception following in Dorothy Day.
We have name tags to be filled out at the entrances to the worship space. As a gesture of welcoming Fr. Mike, I encourage you to create a nametag for yourself and wear it, particularly over the next month or two, as you introduce yourself to our new pastor.
I am also excited to tell you that we have hired Evan Bierer as the new Middle School Coordinator. He is still completing other previous commitments, and will begin his full ministry here the week of July 23 with the Middle School Service Camp. Please join me in welcoming Evan to our ministry team.
As you may have heard in the news, the Archdiocese and the Unsecured Creditors Committee filed a joint Plan of Reorganization, marking an important step in effectuating the recently announced $210 million settlement. This press release and other important pieces to the bankruptcy and reorganization, along with Pax Christi’s response, can be found on our website by CLICKING HERE.
Tomorrow is Independence Day. Although it has been a federal holiday in the United States since 1941, the tradition of celebrating America’s independence goes back to the 18th century and the American Revolution (1775-83). In pursuit of freedom, our nation’s founders crafted and established a country built on the basics of human dignity for Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness. Edward Hays helps us to prayerfully incorporate these values of a free society given to us by our Creator, in Prayers for a Domestic Church:
As free sons and daughters of God, may the Lamp of Truth burn brightly in our home and in each of our hearts. As brothers and sisters of Jesus, may we be faithful, as was He, to the wondrous freedom of the children of Light and be ever grateful for the pleasures of liberty. May our profound reverence for Truth, as piercing as a sword and ever-liberating, be our burning torch of Freedom and our shield against enslavement. Blessed are You, Lord our God, who has made us free persons.
Wishing you and your loved ones a safe and blessed 4th of July!
Jane
Jane Schmitz, Parish Director
jschmitz@paxchristi.com
952-405-7238
THIS WEEK'S BLOG POST
CLICK HERE to view "George Harrison" by Fr. Bill Murtaugh
COMMUNICATIONS SURVEY
Have you had a chance to complete the Pax Christi communications survey mentioned in the July PaxChristiNews? Please take a minute to answer a few questions about your preferences for receiving news and information from Pax Christi. Give your feedback online at www.paxchristi.com/survey. We appreciate your input. Questions? Contact Melissa Nault, Communication Arts Director, mnault@paxchristi.com.VENDORS NEEDED FOR HOLIDAY BOUTIQUE
Application deadline is August 14 The twelfth annual boutique is December 1. This juried show features a variety of handcrafted items—over 50 artists' booths, a bake sale fundraiser to benefit our youth, and a luncheon. Interested artists are encouraged to submit an application. Information and registration forms are available online - CLICK HERE.REGISTER NOW FOR FAITH FORMATION
Registration for the upcoming Faith Formation program year is now open!Join us for a year of community, faith, and fun! This year we have new program time offerings: Sundays from 3:30-4:45pm, Sundays from 6:30-7:45pm, or Wednesdays from 6:30-7:45pm. Early Bird Registration rates are available now through July 31 at $100 per student with a family cap of $300, moving to regular rates of $125 per student with a family cap of $375 on August 1. Registration fees are waived for families of catechists. This year we also have new ways to get involved; join us as a Hall Monitor or Kitchen Aid! These roles are available as a whole year commitment or on a rotating basis. If you commit to seven or more sessions in these roles we offer a $50 discount. More program information and registration is available on our website. If you have any additional questions, please contact Andrea Ward at award@paxchristi.com or 952-405-7207. CLICK HERE to register now!
HOLY FAMILY NURSERY AT PAX CHRISTI
Please note: the nursery will be closed on Saturdays for the months of July and August. Questions? Contact the parish office, 952-941-3150.
INDEPENDENCE DAY MASS
Wednesday, July 4, 9:00amYou are invited to an Independence Day Mass at 9:00am in the chapel. The parish office will be closed for business that day in observance of the holiday, and the building will close following Mass.
INSTALLATION MASS OF FR. J. MICHAEL BYRON
WITH ARCHBISHOP HEBDA
Sunday, July 15, 11:00am Mass - reception following MassThe 11:00am Mass on Sunday July fifteenth is a special occasion for our faith community, as we celebrate the installation of Fr. Mike Byron as the fifth pastor of Pax Christi. The installation is both an acknowledgement of Fr. Mike’s affirmation to the invitation of the Spirit to lead the parish, and an opportunity for each of us to support this call through our participation. The installation will be presided by Archbishop Hebda and everyone is encouraged to attend.
DRAMA CAMP WEEK
July 23–27, 9:00am–3:00pm (hours subject to change)Rehearsal week July 9–13, 9:00am–4:00pm
There is no fee for this fabulous opportunity
Bible Camp Drama Team needs you! Come share your acting talents! No prior experience is necessary. Our fabulous team is open to those in 6th grade and older. The group meets for a rehearsal week of team-building, outreach opportunities, and learning our scripture stories. These awesome youth break open the Word of God through music and movement for the younger campers. Girls and boys are welcome to join. Questions? Contact Renee Dignan at rdignan@paxchristi.com. CLICK HERE to register online.
VACATION BIBLE CAMP
July 23-27, 9:00–12:00pmDisciples on a Mission is our theme for Bible Camp 2018. We will explore faith-filled Scripture stories brought to life by our fabulous Drama Team. We will sing and move to upbeat Christian music. We will make new friends by playing games and making crafts together. Outreach is a huge part of our camp experience. We will be making wonderful projects for our friends in local care centers and in the YouthLink organization. Our middle school and high school friends are invited to participate as camp crew leaders, craft leaders, nursery helpers, game leaders, or on our Drama Team. Adults—we need you! Come be a part of camp! No experience is necessary. If you love your faith, we welcome you. We do require that adult volunteers complete the essential three requirements for promoting a safe environment, as indicated on our online registration form. Don’t miss the BEST WEEK OF THE SUMMER! Registration is open—register today! CLICK HERE for additional informaiton.
CLICK HERE to register online.
MIDDLE SCHOOL SUMMER CAMP WEEK
July 23–27, 8:30am – 4:00pm (7:00pm on July 27) The fee is $175 per youth.Will you be a sixth, seventh, or eighth-grader this fall? You are invited to be part of Pax Christi's Middle School Service Camp! Join PaxConnex for a week of service and fun at Pax Christi and in our local community. Mornings will be spent at local organizations serving those in need. Service sites may include People Reaching Out to People (PROP), Feed My Starving Children, and Senior Community Services. Youth also have the option of serving as crew leaders at Vacation Bible Camp. During the afternoons we will spend time having fun with games, movies, and trips to Grand Slam, Cascade Bay, and Valleyfair! Fee includes lunch each day, transportation to all off-campus locations, admission to all afternoon activity sites, and a t-shirt. CLICK HERE for additional information.
CLICK HERE to register online now.
PAX DAY AT PROP
Collection weekend August 4/5It’s time to grab your burgundy bag. The weekend of August 4/5, a Burgundy Bag Food collection will be held to re-stock depleted food shelves at PROP. Donations are especially needed at this time of year when children are eating more meals at home instead of at school. Fill your burgundy bag, or any bag you might have, and join in our parish effort to help those in our community facing hunger. To view the food needs - CLICK HERE #Shop4PROP
All seniors, age 55 and older, are invited to join Boomers and Beyond Senior Ministry. Members receive monthly emails with details on upcoming events and easy on-line registration.