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We are grateful for all of you who so willingly share your time, talent and treasure with our parish and community to build God’s Kingdom here and now. Stewardship renewal is an annual occurrence — part of the rhythm of parish life at all parishes, including St. Francis...

THIS LENT! The Activated Disciple Lenten Challenge will move your faith to the next level! As Catholics, we practice our faith, and we strive to be a disciple of Jesus Christ. But we often find that we’re not fully living out the bold, abundant, Christ-like life we’re...

Our 2020 stewardship commitment season is fast approaching! Make plans now to join us for our annual Ministry Leaders Dinner on Wednesday, Feb. 12, at 6:30 p.m. in the Xavier Room. As a key part of our parish leadership, your presence is critical to learning how to carry out Fr....

Have fun, discover new wines and microbrews, and raise a little money for St. Francis Xavier Parish at the 15th annual “Wines of the World” wine tasting event. The event, organized by Maria and Robert Budi, will be held Friday, Feb. 7, 2020, at Blue Heron Event Center, 3227...

Everyone is invited to join members of our Life Teen youth ministry to attend the National March for Life on Friday, Jan. 24, in our nation’s capitol. The theme this year is “LIFE EMPOWERS: PRO-LIFE IS PRO-WOMAN.” We will take a bus from St. Francis Xavier...

Human trafficking violates the sanctity, dignity, and fundamental rights of the human person. The United Nations Protocol to Prevent, Suppress, and Punish Trafficking in Persons defines human trafficking as “the recruitment, transportation, harboring or receipt of...

St. Francis Xavier Parish is pleased to offer each family a Christmas gift from our parish! At the doors of the church visitors were invited to take copies of “Rediscover the Saints: Twenty-Five Questions that Will Change Your Life” by Matthew Kelly. Read the book on...

For those who are grieving, this time of year can be especially difficult. At a time when we are told to be “jolly,” those who have experienced some kind of loss can feel isolated and alone. That’s why we are planning a new Blue Christmas ecumenical service for...

Contemplate the mystery of Christ’s incarnation as articulated in Scripture and in an art piece, “The Annunciation,” by Henry Ossawa Tanner. This meditative and prayerful evening, led by parishioner and retreat director Lee Palencar, will include...

Stop by the St. Francis Xavier Annual Christmas Cookie Walk in the church basement on Sunday, Dec. 15. Fill a takeaway container with cookies from a buffet full of delicious favorites for $10 a pound!