Did you get a palm at Mass this weekend? Due to a nationwide shortage, we only received half our typical order. If you were lucky enough to get one, and it’s still pliable, consider making it into a cross. Remember our palms were blessed at Mass; blessed items may be burned or buried, never discarded. ... See MoreSee Less
The kitchen is the heart of our homes, and of our parish home as well. And since 1960, the church basement kitchen has served as a hub for celebrations — almost all of which center around food. But the kitchen has largely not been updated in 60+ years, and boy does it show.... Continue Reading
We know you’re busy! But we like to gather all of our important ministry leaders at least once a year to provide inspiration, information, training and feedback. You are the important “unpaid staff” of our parish and, for many in our parish, you are the face of... Continue Reading
Please join in celebrating the Feast Day of St. Francis Xavier and the beginning of our parish’s 164th year on Saturday, Dec. 2. The evening’s festivities begin with Mass at 5 p.m., followed by a catered dinner in the church basement at 6 p.m. There is no cost for... Continue Reading
Do you have an Advent wreath? Traditionally, the Advent wreath is a circle of evergreen branches, often decorated with berries and pinecones. Its shape symbolizes the complete and endless love that Jesus has for us. Each week we light one of four candles — three purple and one... Continue Reading
At the request of the agencies we support, the St. Francis Xavier Giving Tree program will be starting a little earlier this year to give them more time to sort and distribute gifts before Christmas. Since we are starting early, we will not be hanging tags on an actual tree. For... Continue Reading
Are you an altar server at St. Francis Xavier? Would you like to return to altar serving? Would you like to become an altar server, or are you not sure? AND DO YOU LIKE PIZZA AND ICE CREAM? Serving at the altar during Mass is an important, holy and fun way to join prayer with... Continue Reading
New to the area, or to St. Francis Xavier Parish? We'd love to meet you! Stop by the parish office to pick up your welcome packet, and take a tour of the campus if you'd like! Registering puts you into our database so we can respond more promptly to your needs. It also adds you to the mailing list for our parish newsletter, makes you "official" for those times that you want to be a godparent or confirmation sponsor, and ensures you can get tax deductions for your donations. More importantly, it makes you an official part of our family! We're so glad you're here!
For more information, please call our office: 330-725-4968.
Our Mission
Welcome to St. Francis Xavier Parish
St. Francis Xavier Parish extends a hand of welcome to all as companions on the journey of faith. We are a Catholic community where diversity, acceptance and participation lead us on our lifelong journey of spiritual growth.
As Christ’s Eucharistic family, the living presence of the Holy Spirit fires us to embrace our baptismal promises. Vibrant celebrations and faith filled parishioners are central to the communal expression of our love for God and God’s love for us.
Our educational programs provide for spiritual growth in a friendly, open atmosphere to further develop our minds and souls.
Opportunities for ministry abound as we live the Gospel through the contribution of our time, talent, and treasure.
We are all challenged to “Go in Peace to Love and Serve the Lord,” as we are called to share all that we receive.