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
Thanks to all of you who brought items for our parish Christmas in July Donation Drive to benefit the Battered Women’s Shelter of Medina County. Your gifts touched the hearts of those who work with the many families — some of them our neighbors and friends —... Continue Reading
Thanks to all of you for the tremendous patience you’ve shown while our parking lot reconstruction work continues. Last year, we ripped up the half closest to the gym, and this summer it’s even more inconvenient because we’re replacing the section closest to the... Continue Reading
Join us at 8:30 p.m. Thursday, July 3, for a 30-minute Eucharistic prayer service for life, marriage and liberty as we participate in the Fortnight for Freedom 2014. Put your chairs and blankets in place, then gather in church to sing patriotic songs, pray for blessings upon His... Continue Reading
The St. Francis Xavier Senior Club will be traveling north to the Nautica Queen on Wednesday, July 23, leaving by carpool from our east parking lot at 9:45 a.m. They will arrive at the dock at 11 a.m., when passengers may board, and set sail at noon. The cruise ends at 2 p.m.,... Continue Reading
More than 150 students have docked at SonTreasure Island, where they are learning each day about God’s love through Bible stories, crafts, songs and island fun. They were greeted the first day by Father Thom, dressed in his best Gilligan’s Island apparel, hanging out... Continue Reading
Once again, the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops is encouraging Catholics across our country to enter into the period of the two weeks leading up to the Fourth of July with a strong focus on prayer, education, and reflection on our first freedom, freedom of religion.... 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.