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The pandemic may be over, but let’s be honest: It changed something about all of us. It sent us into a kind of dormancy, where we pulled back from others, retreated into ourselves and preferred to stay apart. We even stopped coming to church. But God didn’t make us to...

Men of St. Francis Xavier Parish are invited to spend some quiet time with the Lord and fellow parishioners the weekend of March 4 & 5 for the annual Men’s Renewal weekend. Take some time apart from your work and family responsibilities to become “One in the...

Enjoy “One Last Glass” with parishioners Robert and Maria Budi before they move from our area! The Budis have organized this successful and enjoyable fundraiser for 17 years, giving parishioners and friends an opportunity to sample more than 60 wines and select...

Epiphany, known as “Little Christmas,” is the feast that celebrates the arrival of the three Magi who had come to worship the Child Jesus shortly after his birth. The traditional date of Epiphany is Jan. 6, but in the United States it is celebrated on the Sunday between Jan. 2...

The entire Church mourns the death of our Emeritus Holy Father, Benedict XVI. In cathedrals, basilicas, parish churches, shrines, and chapels the Holy Eucharist will be offered for the repose of his soul. Communities and individuals will ask God to bestow his infinite mercy on...

Are you new to St. Francis Xavier Parish? We’d like to welcome you to our parish family and help you become acquainted with us, and us with you! Whether you joined us in recent months, or years ago, you are welcome to join us for a brunch immediately following 10 a.m. Mass...

The St. Francis Xavier Parish office is CLOSED for New Year’s Day and will reopen Tuesday, Jan. 3. If you have an emergency requiring the immediate attention of a priest (such as a person nearing death and needing an anointing), please call the office at 330-725-4968 and...

Celebrate the new year with friends and family at St. Francis Xavier! Enjoy music by DJ Dave Steirer, beer, wine, wash and munchies, along with a champagne toast at midnight. The OSU Buckeyes game will be on a large screen. Gather with friends at the church basement social hall,...

Join us for Mass this Christmas! Christmas Eve 4 p.m., in Church, with the Children’s Choir. * This Mass will be livestreamed. Presider: Fr. John 4:30 p.m., at the Medina Performing Arts Center, 851 Weymouth Road, Medina. Presider: Fr. Tony 6:30 p.m., in Church. Presider:...

Join us Sunday, Dec. 11, for a very special Breakfast with Santa! “Children” of all ages are invited to an all-you-can eat breakfast buffet of pancakes, sausages, scrambled eggs, fruit, coffee and juice. The jolly old elf will visit and hand out candy canes to all the...