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Please pray for the 14 men of our parish who will be on retreat this weekend (Saturday & Sunday) during the annual Christ Renews His Parish men’s renewal. Under the spiritual direction of Deacon Paul Kipfstuhl, a team of men has prepared witnesses and activities to help...

The Vatican confirmed in November that Pope Francis will make his first visit to the United States to take part in the 8th World Meeting of Families in September. Held every three years and sponsored by the Holy See’s Pontifical Council for the Family, the World Meeting of...

Plan now to bring all your little bunnies to our annual parish Eggstravaganza egg hunt and activities with the Easter Bunny on Saturday, March 28. Come between 1 and 2 p.m. to take part in indoor activities, which will end at 3 p.m. Ages 0-8 are welcome. Only $3 per child and $7...

All sixth-graders of the parish — whether they are enrolled in our day school, Parish School of Religion or a homeschool program — are invited to attend a retreat designed just for them! The “Who Am I?” retreat will be held 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, March...

Congratulations to our CYO varsity high school girls’ basketball team, who defeated St. Albert the Great Parish’s team 68 to 63 in an exciting game March 1 at Beaumont High School in Cleveland Heights to claim the diocesan title! The team now goes on to play in Canton...

Boy Scout Troop 506, chartered by St. Francis Xavier Parish, invites you to the annual St. Patrick’s Day dinner/silent auction/reverse raffle on Saturday, March 14. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Enjoy a delicious corned beef dinner catered by parishioner and professional chef...

St. Francis Xavier School and PSR programs are closed today, Feb. 19, and tomorrow, Feb. 20, because of the extremely cold weather. NOT cancelled for Thursday, Feb. 19:  6:30 p.m. Cub Scouts pack meeting in Church Basement; 7 p.m. Mass in Church; St. Vincent de Paul Society...

Our day school students participated in an old tradition of burying the Alleluia — a banner with the word  “Alleluia” on it — in preparation for the  holy season of Lent, which begins tomorrow on Ash Wednesday. Here’s part of their brief prayer...

Do you like to play in the dirt? Please join the SFX Garden Ministry at 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 21, in Room 125 of the school. We will be making plans for beautifying the parish grounds this spring. Let’s show the groundhog what late winter is for! Call Pat Neuendorff ,...

Lent is not just about giving things up. Lent is about doing something. Doing something bold. Join Matthew Kelly, Catholic author of “Rediscover Catholicism,” on a life-changing journey through your Best Lent Ever. Each week, participants will receive short videos and...