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Easter Eggstravaganza

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Planning is under way for the 5th Annual SFX Moms and Tots Eggstravaganza!!! The event will be Saturday, March 19. Arrive between 1 and 2 p.m. to enjoy all of the activities, which will end at 3 p.m. This annual event is an all-indoor Easter activity that includes games, crafts,...

Donate blood March 6

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St. Francis Xavier Parish will hold its next blood donation drive on Sunday, March 6, from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. A mobile collection vehicle will be parked next to the school, and donors should stop inside the parish office first to register. Your donation of blood helps people in...

Men’s Renewal weekend March 5-6

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The 2016 “Hear His Voice” team invites all men of the parish to join us for the men’s renewal weekend on March 5 and 6. Renewal is an opportunity for men to relax, pray and grow in their relationship with Christ and others. As a renewal attendee you can expect to hear each of the...

Lenten Soup & Scripture opportunities

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During Lent, the Church invites us to spend a little more time in prayer and fasting as we prepare our hearts for Jesus’ passion, death and resurrection. Join your parish family for a simple meal of soup and bread before a beautiful service of music and prayer on Wednesdays...

‘Remember you are dust…’

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Ash Wednesday is February 10. As we turn our attention to the start of the holy season of Lent, we receive ashes on our foreheads as a reminder of our need for repentance. For your convenience, ashes will be distributed at five liturgies on Ash Wednesday. 7:30 am (Fr. Tony) 9:15...

Catholic Schools Week begins Jan. 31

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St. Francis Xavier School joins in the national celebration of Catholic Schools Week beginning Sunday, Jan. 31. Special activities are planned all week, beginning with noon Mass on Sunday, Jan. 31, where students will take part as readers, ushers, gift bearers and more. After the...

Lenten Bible Study groups forming

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Have you participated in a small-group faith community here at St. Francis Xavier Parish? Every Lent, hundreds of parishioners gather in small groups to read and discuss a book about our Catholic faith. Most groups only meet during Lent; others continue to meet year-round to grow...

‘Beloved’ marriage enrichment program begins Jan. 7

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What if Marriage is more than you think it is? What if, woven into the very fabric of your humanity, is a purposeful desire placed there by God that will play a vital part in His work in the world? No matter how long you’ve been married, it’s always a good time to discover the...

Advent Soup & Scripture Dec. 22

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Our last Soup & Scripture event for Advent will be Tuesday, Dec. 22. We invite all to join us for a simple meal of soup and bread at 6 p.m. in the Xavier Room (inside the school) and a special prayer service in the church at 7 p.m. The service will last about 30 minutes and...

Seeking new altar servers!

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Boys and girls in grades five and older are invited to train as altar servers beginning in Lent. Servers assist at Mass on weekends and holy days. They also are needed for school and PSR liturgies, weddings and funerals. Please consider signing up to help with this important...