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St. Francis Xavier Parish will present “Illuminare” by Elaine Hagenberg, as part of our annual Feast Day Concert, at 4 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 24. The program is free of charge and open to the public. “Illuminare” is an extended work scored for chorus and...

The Advent wreath is a centuries-old Christian tradition marked by three purple candles and one pink candle. The wreath’s circular shape symbolizes God’s never-ending love for us and it is lighted by candles to symbolize the true Light of the World, Jesus, who leads us into...

What makes St. Francis Xavier special? Come to the Church Basement on Sunday, Nov. 3, after the 8, 10 and 12 noon Masses, and take a look around at some of the many ministries working here to Journey Together with you and others in our community! As we begin our 165th year as a...

In his homily at Masses this past weekend, Deacon Mark recommended the practice of reading and praying with Scripture on a regular basis. Here are some of his favorite resources:Apps Email Subscriptions Websites Books Podcasts

Catholic Charities USA, the official domestic disaster relief agency of the Catholic Church in the United States, is providing support and assistance to its Diocesan Catholic Charities member agencies throughout the regions that are being impacted by Hurricane Helene and...

More than 6 million people in the United States are diagnosed with congestive heart failure, and it’s the leading cause of hospitalization for people 65 and older. That’s why St. Francis Xavier is partnering with the Cleveland Clinic Medina Hospital, two other Medina...

We held our first Parish Day of Service in 2015 and discovered how beautiful it was to serve together as the hands and feet of Christ right here in Medina. This year, as we celebrate our 10th annual Day of Service, we have lined up nearly 350 service opportunities with elderly...

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 as an Altar Server at Mass is an important and holy way to join your prayers with...

Are Catholics Democrats or Republicans? Trick question! They’re both. And as we approach the presidential election this fall, many are wondering how best to vote to be in accord with Catholic Church teaching. The short answer is that the Church cannot and will not endorse a...

Have you suffered the loss of a loved one? Walk with a trained guide, and others on the journey of grief, as we seek and share hope. You are welcome to bring a friend or family member! Please register HERE or call/text Mary Long at 216-387-0439.