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 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
Please join us for an evening of faith, fellowship and reflection as we celebrate our Mother Mary at our annual Walk with Mary on Saturday, Aug. 9. Registration check-in begins at 3:45 p.m. The evening will include Rosary, Mass, dinner, our speaker Dave Haney, music (a soloist),... 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.