To reach the ministers who lead these ministries, please contact the parish office at 330-725-4968.
CYO Coach (Basketball, Volleyball, Cross Country and Track)
The St. Francis Xavier CYO is dedicated to providing an athletic program for the children of the St. Francis Xavier Parish community. The program strives to enhance our children’s spiritual, mental and physical development. Basketball season starts in October and runs through February. Cross Country season runs from Aug. 1 through Nov. 1. Volleyball and track seasons begin in February and end in May. We are always looking for adults interested in coaching.
Ministers needed to: Coaches are required to be Virtus-trained, take an online concussion course, undergo a background check, and attend a coaches meeting and coaches development through CYO for certification.
Time required: Commitment for any sport is two to four hours weekly through the season.
Kim Tuchek
[email protected]
Hospitality Sunday
The first Sunday of most months is Hospitality Sunday, with a social gathering in our church basement. Various ministries host a Sunday throughout the year by helping with refreshments, baked goods and a possible display about their ministry. This is a great way to meet new parishioners and enjoy some fellowship with each other after each Mass. Currently, we are serving donuts, coffee and juice; we have a special need for people able to serve and clean up after the 10 a.m. and 12 noon liturgies.
Ministers needed to: People able to serve and clean up after the liturgies.
Time required: varies
Contact:
Christine Strong
Knights of Columbus
Founded by Fr. Michael McGivney in 1882, the Knights of Columbus is a fraternal organization that helps the Church and local community through charitable support of the parish CYO program, Camp Paradise and pro-life events. The Knights are family-focused and help spread Catholic values in all their endeavors. Meetings are held the second Tuesday of each month, at 7 p.m., in the St. Francis Xavier Church Basement.
Contact:
Rick Dudas
Lending Library
The parish lending library is located in the Washington Street vestibule. Its purpose is to provide Catholic resources for spiritual growth and education. Our library is a great resource to help parishioners learn more about their faith by reading great Catholic books at no charge. The library is operated cost-free through parish volunteers and donated books. We have an approved book wish list for donations.
Ministers needed to: help select, sort and organize books, and maintain our online database
Time required: varies
Youth opportunity: Youth input is welcome!
Contact:
Chellene Bergman
Scouts
Boy Scouts
Boy Scouts is for boys ages 11 to 18. Regular meetings, outdoor activities, camping trips, hikes, summer camp, as well as over 100 merit badges ranging from archaeology to zoology, provide opportunities to learn new skills and build self-confidence as they work toward their Eagle rank. Boy Scouts run the program, elect leaders, plan and conduct weekly meetings, and schedule outdoor activities.
Ministers needed to: Serve as leaders and merit badge counselors
Time required: Boy Scouts meet most Monday nights, 7 to 8:30 p.m., in the church basement.
Youth opportunity: Scouts perform many kinds of service throughout the year for the parish and community.
Contact:
Dave Tabaka
Cub Scouts
The scouting program is designed to provide a fun-filled learning experience for boys. The goals of scouting are to build character, foster good citizenship and develop fitness.
St. Francis Xavier sponsors a Cub Scout Pack for boys in the grades 1 through 5. Cub Scouts is an informal educational program designed to train them in responsibilities of participatory citizenship, providing growth in moral strength and enhancing the development of physical and emotional fitness, all done in the spirit of fun! The Cub Scout program involves parents and leaders working together to influence the development of character and helping improve understanding within the family. Click here to visit the Pack 3506 website.
Ministers needed to: Serve as leaders
Time required: Cub Scouts hold pack meetings monthly in the church basement and den meetings once or twice monthly in various locations.
Youth opportunity: Scouts perform many kinds of service throughout the year for the parish and community.
Contact:
Mike Hawkes
Girl Scouts, Brownies, Daisies
The Girl Scout Program is dedicated to inspiring girls with the highest ideals of character, conduct, patriotism and service so that they may become happy, resourceful citizens. St. Francis Xavier School is a member of the Girl Scouts of North East Ohio. Any girl in grades K-8 is welcome to join the program. Age groups are as follows: Daisies, kindergarten and first grade; Brownies, second and third grades; Junior Scouts, fourth and fifth grades; Cadettes, sixth through eighth grades.
Ministers needed to: Serve as leaders
Time required: Scout groups generally meet twice per month after school in the church basement or Randel House.
Youth opportunity: Scouts perform many kinds of service throughout the year for the parish and community.
Contact:
Jackie Brauser
Men’s Golf League
The St. Francis Xavier Men’s Golf League that plays every Monday from mid April through September at Ridge Top Golf Course, 7441 Tower Road, Medina, between 3 and 5:30 p.m. We currently have 60 members in three flights based on handicaps. We’d love for you to join us!
Contact:
Dan Cathcart
Seniors Club
Membership is open to all parishioners who have reached 55 years of age. The Seniors Club was formed for the purpose of spiritual growth, friendship, mutual support and participation in parish and community activities. Many fun trips (near and far) are taken during the year.
Ministers needed to: have fun!
Time required: Meetings are held the first Wednesday of every month at 1 p.m. in the Xavier Room.
Contact:
Judy Bohmer, president
Special Events
The Special Events committee stands ready to support parish-wide celebrations and events as they relate to hospitality, including hellos and farewells, commemorations and socials, and any gathering that requires a little something extra! Those with a special calling to hospitality – event planning, purchasing, set-up, decorating, baking and food preparation – are most welcome to join this group.
Ministers needed to: plan and execute special parish events
Time required: varies
Youth opportunity: Youth are welcome!
Contact:
Jennifer Webb: 330-764-8946
[email protected]
Stitching Stewards
Needlework enthusiasts of all sorts and skill levels are welcome at this twice-monthly casual gathering. Knit prayer shawls or socks, crochet chemo caps or slippers for the missions, sew baptismal bibs or altar linens, and contribute to the tradition of providing comfort and care through handwork. Please consider joining us and sharing your talents.
Ministers needed to: knit, crochet and sew items
Time required: We meet at 6:30 p.m. on the second and fourth Tuesdays in the Medina Library (behind the stairs in the entrance way).
Youth opportunity: Youth are welcome!
Contact:
Patty Cathcart