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
About 30 teens from our parish will attend this weekend’s “Let’s Do Something” retreat at Camp Cheerful in Strongsville. The retreat, which runs Friday through Sunday, will include opportunities for prayer and reflection, music by our rockin’ Life... Continue Reading
The Nov. 8 “Fear vs. Survival” retreat at Inspiration Hills planned for all parish seventh- and eighth-graders has been cancelled due to a lack of sufficient registrations. Those who signed up will be encouraged to help at another retreat later in the year. Please see... Continue Reading
Ahoy me hearties! T’day be t’ day fer our St. Francis Xavier Parrrish Halloween Parrrrty. Hope ye can join us at 3 p.m. in the Xavier Room. Sprogs o’ all the ages arrrre welcome! Come in costume if ye please! We have games, prizes, pirate tales, cookies and... Continue Reading
On Oct. 24, Knights of Columbus 4168 will present its third annual Texas Hold’Em Tournament to benefit the Tony Imburgia Scholarship Fund at St. Francis Xavier School. Since 2012, the fund has helped the families of 17 students afford a Catholic education at our parish school.... Continue Reading
St. Francis Xavier Parish’s Marriage Ministry is partnering with St. Ambrose Parish in Brunswick on a special program just for married couples: “Passion & Purpose for Marriage,” presented by Dr. Allen Hunt. Discover the key ingredients to a healthy and happy... Continue Reading
This Saturday at 10:30 a.m., our parish will celebrate the feast day of St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals and ecology, by blessing the animals. Father Thom will lead a short prayer service outside the gym, near the playground, and promises to have treats for the... 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!
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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.