Peace and good to all! If you have noticed on the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi the “Young Bell/Cincinnati Bell” is now ringing for the 12 noon Angelus and for the Weekend/Sunday Masses. Thanks to the generosity and expertise of Dr. Steven Ball, DMA. the Director of Music from Saints Simon and Jude Cathedral Phoenix AZ. who worked on the bell to make it operational again. We can now have it sing. The link to the PDF document provide the prayers recited for the Noon Angelus.
Due to a significant decrease in enrollment, as well as lack of critical staffing to include a kindergarten teacher and principal, San Xavier Mission School was left with no other option but to suspend operations effective August 12. We are working with parents and guardians to help place the 45 children in another school, especially if they wish to transfer to a Catholic school. San Xavier parish has a fiduciary responsibility to be a good steward of parish and school finances. The fiscal forecast supports a temporary suspension of operations with the goal of renovating, reorganizing, and reopening in the future. The planning process to lay the foundation for long-term success has begun.
Hello All This is the link to the recorded funeral mass for Fr. Tom Frost OFM recorded live on February 25th, 2022 at the San Xavier Mission, Tucson AZ. ...read more...
Christmas Reflection St. Francis of Assisi was repulsed by people who suffered from leprosy. They were shunned by society and, before his deeper conversion to Christ, he didn’t even like seeing them from a distance. READ MORE...
Carondelet Health Network jofully invites you to join Bishop Weisenburger's celebration of the annual White Mass for Physicians and Medical Professions of the Tucson Communiyt. Guests/Families are welcome to attend. 12/12/2021 at 10am...read more...
When each individual makes a small act of charity, like getting the COVID-19 vaccine, every gesture added together can transform the world, Pope Francis said in a global ad campaign.
The Patronato San Xavier has begun the second phase of work on the East Tower of Mission San Xavier this month. Scaffolding is already going up to facilitate this phase, which will take approximately a year to complete. This is the first major exterior project since The Patronato completed the Conservation Management Plan in 2020.
Procedure Update Nov 30th 2020 ( COVID ) Dear Parents/Guardians: Due to the increased number of COVID cases in Pima County, in collaboration with Fr. Bill, Pastor, the Diocese of Tucson, and the Pima County Health Department San Xavier Mission School has returned to remote instruction only for the foreseeable future. Therefore, there will be no in-person instruction until the benchmarks have been met and students can safely return to in-person instruction. We thank-you for your patience during this difficult time. Yours in Christ, Mrs. Rothstein
Congratulations to: Andres, Miranda, Israel, Thomas, Lena, Tessa, Adan, Angelica and Carmen in receiving the Sacrament of First Holy Communion! "Jesus said to them, 'I am the bread of life; whoever comes to me will never hunger, and whoever believes in me will never thirst.'" - John 6:35 Blessings & Joys Sr Rachel OP, Sr Carla FSCC, Fr Bill, Fr Paul and the whole SXM community.
The Franciscan School of Theology offers inspiring talks on the You Tube Channel called FST EDU1. During this Covid-19 Shelter in Place period please visit the You Tube Channel to see all opportunities for viewing.
Congratulations to the families of students who received their First Communion this year on Saturday September 12th -- Jose, Julian, Azlyn, Jacinta, Farrah, Sophia, Aiden Estevan and those on September 19th -- Yaz, Aganga, Yegianu, Emmanuel, Araceli, Julian, May, Evelyn, Ayana, D'Carlo. "Jesus said to them, 'I am the bread of life; whoever comes to me will never hunger, and whoever believes in me will never thirst.'" - John 6:35
The San Xavier Education Center is providing FREE Wi-Fi space for San Xavier students who are currently in remote/on-line/virtual learning. Monday - Friday 8am-4pm AND The San Xavier Education Center in collaboration with the TON Ki:Ki Association and Sunnyside Unified School District will be providing a FREE Wi-FI space for San Xavier students who are currently in remote/on-line/virtual learning. Monday - Friday 8am-4pm ...read more, click this article title to see the two flyers.
San Xavier Mission School Back to School Re-entry Plan: San Xavier Mission School (SXMS), has been working diligently on a re-entry plan that welcomes students back to school through remote learning, beginning Wednesday, August 5th for Grades 1-8 and Kindergarten on Tuesday, August 11th. Kindergarten parents/guardians and new families will receive a link to Sign-Up Genius to schedule a school tour to ensure to help you and your children become familiar with the school and teacher(s). Tours will start on Monday, August 3rd. Remote learning that begins on August 5th will continue providing opportunities for both academic and spiritual growth. The SXMS’s Re-Entry Plan was developed in collaboration with the Department of Catholic Schools, other Catholic school leaders, and recommendations from the AZ Department of Education, AZ Department of Health Services, Pima County Health Department, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), and the Tohono O’odham Nation, to best address the needs of our students, families and school personnel. The overall goal: maximize student learning in a setting that provides the necessary safeguards for all students and staff. Once Governor Doug Ducey allows campuses to reopen, know that SXMS is ready, and has advantages over many schools in implementing state, county, city, and district guidelines on health and safety: SXMS has a relatively small student population, large classrooms, and a large playground/field space. ...click the article title to read the full letter.
Dear Parents and Guardians: I would like to welcome you to the 2020/2021 school year. It has been a year like no other, many of us have suffered great losses. The loss of loved ones, the loss of job security, the loss of financial stability, and the loss of learning and teaching in the way that we are accustomed to. ...continued
A letter from: Fr. David Gaa, OFM Minister Provincial of the Province of St. Barbara President of the Trustees of the Ministries of the Province. June 8, 2020 Oakland, California An Open Letter to My White Sisters and Brothers Who are Roman Catholic
As you no doubt are aware, there has been a spike in Covid-19 cases. Please remember that the Sunday Mass obligation is temporarily suspended for everyone.
June 15, 2020 Dear Community San Xavier Mission School has been collaborating with the Department of Catholic Schools and other Catholic school leaders with guidance and recommendations from the AZ Department of Education, AZ Department of Health Services, Pima County Health Department, and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), in developing a Re-entry Plan for the upcoming school year. The plan is meant to best address the needs of our students and families and the needs of school faculty and staff.
June 9th 2020 San Xavier Mission School students' to receive the Pandemic Electronic Benefit Assistance from the Arizona Department of Economic Security.