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Our parish ministry to support the Medina County Battered Women’s Shelter is sponsoring its second Christmas in July donation drive. The shelter strives to empower victims so that they have the ability and resources to build a life that is peaceful and safe. Contributions...

Need new uniforms this year for your growing children? Got some to clear out of their drawers from last year? The SFX PTC will be sponsoring a used uniform sale on Sunday, July 19, from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., and Monday, July 20, from 2 to 6:30 p.m., in the Church Basement. If you...

The LifeShare blood drive scheduled for Sunday, July 12, is canceled due to the unavailability of a driver for the bloodmobile. We apologize for any inconvenience. Stay tuned for details on the next blood drive at our parish.

Jesus wants our faith to be publicly known. As the Church in the United States celebrates the Fortnight for Freedom, emphasizing the “Freedom to Bear Witness,” we are reminded to make our faith in Christ and our membership in his Church publicly known. As we pray for the “Freedom...

All married couples are invited to attend Mass on Thursday evening, June 11, at 7 p.m. to invoke God’s continued blessings on your marriage covenant.  No need for it to be a milestone  year! After Mass, enjoy a wonderful dessert reception in the Xavier Room, and pull out a...

Our first Parish Day of Service was a great success, with 275 people helping our Medina neighbors throughout the community! You can view some of the projects in this 12-minute video. It was a great day of camaraderie and community-building for fellow parishioners working together...

This year, St. Francis Xavier Parish celebrates 155 years of sharing the joy of the Gospel as a vibrant faith community here in Medina. We’ve seen our parish grow from a fledgling worship site visited by priests riding the circuit to what has become the largest Catholic parish in...

Welcome summer with some cheery annuals for your yard, and help our local pro-life groups at the same time! Our St. Francis Xavier Parish Respect Life Committee is taking orders for flats of bedding plants and Italian herbs, plus hanging baskets that make perfect Mother’s...

The first-ever Theology on Tap program for our Wayne Ashland Medina district of the diocese will be Thursday, April 9, at the Galaxy restaurant at 201 Park Center Drive in Wadsworth. This program, directed at young adults but open to anyone, has proved successful in other parts...

Congratulations to our own Dean “Dino” Paoletta — who this week officially learned he will be ordained a deacon on May 2 by Bishop Lennon! We are so proud of you! Ordination is scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday, May 2, at the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist in...