Today's the feast day for Jesus' grandparents! “Do you open your hearts to the memories that your grandparents pass on? Grandparents are like the wisdom of the family, they are the wisdom of a people.” ~ Pope FrancisSaints Joachim and Anne, Parents of the Blessed Virgin Mary, pray for us! ... See MoreSee Less
What does it mean to "hallow" God's name? Why would God "lead us (not) into temptation" in the first place? Join Deacon Paul in church at 7 p.m. tonight to learn more about the prayer taught us by Jesus! ... See MoreSee Less
The cultural merriment of the Advent and Christmas season can be especially difficult for those who are grieving. While the world tells us to “have a holly, jolly Christmas,” because “it’s the best time of the year,” the traditions and memories that... Continue Reading
Come and kick off the new year with your St. Francis Xavier parish family at the 2nd Annual St. Francis Xavier New Year’s Eve Dance! Join us in the Xavier Room for a fun night of music and trivia with our DJ, Dave Steirer, from 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. (Doors open at 8:30 p.m.)... Continue Reading
Join us Sunday, Dec. 3, for a very special Breakfast with Santa! “Children” of all ages are invited to an all-you-can eat breakfast buffet of pancakes, sausages, scrambled eggs, fruit, coffee and juice. The jolly old elf will visit and hand out candy canes to all the good little... Continue Reading
The kitchen is the heart of our homes, and of our parish home as well. And since 1960, the church basement kitchen has served as a hub for celebrations — almost all of which center around food. But the kitchen has largely not been updated in 60+ years, and boy does it show.... Continue Reading
We know you’re busy! But we like to gather all of our important ministry leaders at least once a year to provide inspiration, information, training and feedback. You are the important “unpaid staff” of our parish and, for many in our parish, you are the face of... Continue Reading
Please join in celebrating the Feast Day of St. Francis Xavier and the beginning of our parish’s 164th year on Saturday, Dec. 2. The evening’s festivities begin with Mass at 5 p.m., followed by a catered dinner in the church basement at 6 p.m. There is no cost for... 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.