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Too many hearts today feel restless, alone, or unsure where to turn. The noise of the world drowns out the still, small voice of God. Many of us wonder:
Do I still belong?
Where am I welcomed?
Can I start again?
You are not on this journey alone.
We at St.Francis Xavier Parish invite you to encounter Christ in the Eucharist, rediscover your purpose in Him, and join us on mission.
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Celebrating & Receiving the Father’s Healing Mercy
Join Father Michael Petkosek as we examine the history, theology and praxis of the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Whether you celebrate this sacrament regularly, or if it's been a while, this informative presentation will encourage our participation in this great...
The Grace of Forgiveness
Could you forgive the man who abducted and murdered your parents? David Anthony will share the powerful story of this 1974 local tragedy and how his deep Catholic faith helped him discover God’s grace and embrace mercy. He will invite us to consider where we, too,...
Pack food to feed a hungry child
On Saturday, April 11, St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church is coming together for a powerful day of faith in action — and we invite you to be part of it. In partnership with Cross Catholic Outreach, our parish will host a large-scale food packing event with a bold...
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Did you know that Mardi Gras has Catholic roots? Mardi Gras, also known as Fat Tuesday, marks the day right before the beginning of Lent. It highlights the transition from a time of feasting to a time of fasting and repentance.
Many different cultures adapted their own practices in how they celebrated Mardi Gras and indulging in sweet treats became a common practice.
So don’t forget to grab your paczki and have your favorite treats before the Lent begins tomorrow!
Yours are the hands with which He blesses the world! Join us for the 2026 Catholic Charities In-Pew Appeal this weekend at St. Francis Xavier Church. Thank you for your support of nearly 400,000 of our neighbors throughout Northeast Ohio.
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It might be Valentine's Day, but as Father Tony reminds us, today is the feast day of Saints Cyril and Methodius, whose original names were Constantine and Michael. They were born to a Greek judicial officer and his Slavic wife. Growing up, the boys learned the Slavic language and also taught Latin and Greek.
Constantine was sent to study at the age of 14 and upon completing his studies, he chose to enter the priesthood. He was asked to teach philosophy and became a well-known teacher. Michael, who was older than Constantine, began his life in civil service. He later decided to become a monk and entered the monastery taking the name Methodius.
Together, the brothers worked to translate the Bible and liturgical texts into the Slavic language. The brothers had to develop an alphabet and written symbol system. They taught this system and the faith, to the Slavic people. This writing system became known as the Cyrillic alphabet and is the basis for many Eastern European and Asian languages spoken by millions today.
The German clergy took issue with the brothers’ approach and the translation system had to be taken to Rome to be approved Pope Adrian II. The system was approved, and the pope ordained the brothers as bishops and sent them back to Moravia to continue their work. However, before returning to Rome, Constantine fell sick and died. Before his death, he consecrated his life to God as a monk and took the name Cyril.
Methodius returned to Moravia to continue their work. He continued to evangelize and minister to Great Moravia and beyond for the next fourteen years until his death.
Saints Cyril and Methodius were honored as saints by the church centuries later thanks to the work of Saint John Paul II. They are the patrons of Europe and Slavic nations.
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