We're excited to announce that Fall Football registration is now open at stfrancisxavierathletics.com. Early registration for Football ends May 21. After this date, prices will increase, so be sure to register early!The registration period will end June 20.For Flag Football (grades 1-4), the cost is $130 until May 21, and $155 until June 20.For Rookie Tackle (grades 5-6) and Tackle Football (grades 7-8), the cost is $185 until May 21, and $210 until June 20.Please note that St. Francis Athletes must register on our site, after which their information will be forwarded to St. Ambrose. ... See MoreSee Less
O Blessed Virgin Mary, you are the Mother and Queen of every Christian family. When you conceived and gave birth to Jesus, human motherhood reached its greatest achievement. From the time of the Annunciation you were the living chalice of the Son of God made Man. You are the Queen of the home. As a woman of faith, you inspire all mothers to transmit faith to their children.Watch over our families. Let the children learn free and loving obedience inspired by your obedience to God. Let parents learn dedication and selflessness based on your unselfish attitude. Let all families honor you and remain devoted to you so that they may be held together by your example and your intercession. Amen. ... See MoreSee Less
“May the mother of Jesus and our mother always smile on your spirit, obtaining for it, from her most holy son, every heavenly blessing."- Saint Padre Pio ... See MoreSee Less
Letter of His Holiness Pope Francisto the Faithful for the Month of May 2020 Dear Brothers and Sisters, The month of May is approaching, a time when the People of God express with particular intensity their love and devotion for the Blessed Virgin Mary. It is traditional in this... Continue Reading
As the world continues to face the ongoing effects of the global pandemic of the coronavirus, Archbishop José H. Gomez of Los Angeles and president of the USCCB has announced that the U.S. bishops will join the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops on May 1 in renewing the... Continue Reading
Looking for a way to engage and grow? Join us for a book discussion series that’s perfect for a time such as this. Nancy Fiamingo, pastoral associate, will lead virtual study groups to read and discuss Matthew Kelly’s “Resisting Happiness.” From the back... Continue Reading
Father Mike has been very inspired by some of the pope’s recent homilies and prayers, so he highly recommends that you take some time to read some of them. You can find them more easily now in this new (and free!) resource released last week by the Vatican. It is a... Continue Reading
We know in this time of crisis you want to “attend” Mass at your home parish. And we so wish that you could! We’re pleased to offer you daily Mass recorded and posted here each day so we can pray together even if we can’t all be together. Click here to... Continue Reading
Effective immediately, the bishops of all Ohio dioceses have suspended all public Masses and liturgies at least through May 29 in consideration of the grave health risk involved in public gatherings. This decision is effective Monday, March 16, and going forward for the time... Continue Reading
New to the area, or to St. Francis Xavier Parish? We'd love to meet you! Stop by the parish office to pick up your welcome packet, and take a tour of the campus if you'd like! Registering puts you into our database so we can respond more promptly to your needs. It also adds you to the mailing list for our parish newsletter, makes you "official" for those times that you want to be a godparent or confirmation sponsor, and ensures you can get tax deductions for your donations. More importantly, it makes you an official part of our family! We're so glad you're here!
For more information, please call our office: 330-725-4968.
Our Mission
Welcome to St. Francis Xavier Parish
St. Francis Xavier Parish extends a hand of welcome to all as companions on the journey of faith. We are a Catholic community where diversity, acceptance and participation lead us on our lifelong journey of spiritual growth.
As Christ’s Eucharistic family, the living presence of the Holy Spirit fires us to embrace our baptismal promises. Vibrant celebrations and faith filled parishioners are central to the communal expression of our love for God and God’s love for us.
Our educational programs provide for spiritual growth in a friendly, open atmosphere to further develop our minds and souls.
Opportunities for ministry abound as we live the Gospel through the contribution of our time, talent, and treasure.
We are all challenged to “Go in Peace to Love and Serve the Lord,” as we are called to share all that we receive.