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
Leaders of our 75+ parish ministries are invited to attend our annual Ministry Leaders Dinner on Wednesday, Aug. 27, in the Xavier Room. The dinner begins promptly at 6:30 p.m. We invite you to come and allow us to thank you for your dedicated ministry to our parish, as well as... Continue Reading
The Knights of Columbus will hold its ninth-annual Clambake on Saturday, Sept. 20, at Camp Paradise in Seville. Enjoy a fun-filled evening complete with one dozen clams, a half chicken, yam, corn, chowder, broth, beverages and desserts. The camp is located five minutes south of... Continue Reading
St. Francis Xavier School is back in session, with 495 students in kindergarten through the eighth grade. Students will celebrate the beginning of the new school year with an all-school Mass (minus the kindergartners, who start coming to liturgies later in the year) on Tuesday,... Continue Reading
We join Catholics throughout the world to celebrate the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary on Aug. 15. It is a holy day of obligation, and four Masses will be celebrated: the 7 p.m. vigil Mass on Thursday, Aug. 14, plus 7:30 a.m., noon and 7 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 15. Because it... Continue Reading
We are in our final days before life returns to what constitutes “normal” here at St. Francis Xavier Parish for nine months of the year, when the school is in session and the grounds are abuzz with activity and learning. Parents, be sure to check the school’s... Continue Reading
It’s almost time to go back to school! Father Thom has been busy painting blue and yellow (school colors) stripes on the hallway walls while everything gets refreshed and renewed and ready for a new school year. There’s even a new floor and color scheme in the Xavier... 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.