The High-School Youth Group and SFX Outreach Ministries are collecting food and accepting donations for Christmas Food Baskets.

The High-School Youth Group and SFX Outreach Ministries are collecting food and accepting donations for Christmas Food Baskets.
In 1789 (only 235 years ago); President George Washington, the second greatest president we will ever have, was the first to proclaim this a day for which to be thankful. President Franklin Roosevelt, the third greatest president we will ever have, gave us the current calculations in 1939, so people bought their turkeys and stuffed them, or else they went to somebody else’ home, where somebody else stuffed the turkeys. But there is something more important than stuffing turkeys on Thanksgiving Day, if we are going to give thanks by the calendar in November! Think about that! Isn’t that calendar date a kind of “Let’s Be Nice Back to God” Day?
Gratitude Attitude by The Ten Lepers
Human need always laid a claim on the sensitive Spirit of Jesus. The healing of the 10 lepers is clear evidence of this. The healing also showed the FORGIVENESS of Jesus.
Gratitude Attitude on the Personal Level
+ Persistent ingratitude can poison human relationships. We instinctively feel there is something missing (and draining) in the person who finds it impossible ever to say “Thank You”. It is very easy for ingratitude to become a fixed response.
Gratitude Attitude on the Social Level
+ Thanksgiving Day on a calendar is a very appropriate time to be grateful for the blessings of being an American citizen. But we must be careful of the dangers here: (A) hyper-patriotism [that is to say; giving thanks that we are not like others] (B) not always easy to live IN the world of freedom with a clear conscious. Freedom can easily be abused.
God, the source of all good gifts
+ No “worthy” Thanksgiving can be celebrated which does not finally express Gratitude to God.
A beautiful card was sent to me this holiday. It reads:
“It has seemed to me, fit and proper, that God should be solemnly, reverently and gratefully acknowledged, as with one heart and one voice, by the whole American people.”
President Abraham Lincoln, THE greatest president we will ever have, wrote that for the National Day of Thanksgiving Proclamation back in 1863… some 161 years ago.
Still, genuine gratitude has no date, no month, no year.
It is an attitude that ought to be expressed 24/7…
Don’t miss out on your chance to enter the Knights of Columbus Catholic Citizenship Contest! This year’s topic is “What are the two most important virtues for an elected leader to possess, and why? How can you determine if the leader has these virtues?“ The contest is open to grades 8-12; essays should be 500-750 words. Prizes will be awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners from each grade. Download the entry form below or pick up one in the gathering space of church. Essays must be received by 11/13/2024. Contact James Underwood for additional information, (502) 494-5988.
Parents! Encourage youth to become citizens grounded in their faith through creative writing!
We regret to announce that this year’s Christmas Movie Night has been cancelled. There were just not enough people signed up to attend. We hope to be able to host this event next year.
Join the Women’s Club for their annual Christmas Bazaar on Saturday, November 2nd in the Xavier Center.
For your review, below is the Annual Accountability Report for July 1, 2023-June 30, 2024.
Dive into VBS 2024 June 17th – 21st, 2024!
Click HERE for Registration Information.
The Young Hearts Theatre is presenting this musical production at the Ursuline Arts Center in Louisville April 4th – 7th. All shows are 2pm matinees and free to attend. Anyone interested in attending as a group from St. Francis should reach out to Wende Aubrey in the Parish Office (502-385-6716).
Westward Ho! is a rip roaring musical production of a wagon train heading west from St. Louis to California. Along the way we share in the excitement of leaving, hopes and dreams for the future, and the hardships of the journey. We sing, dance around campfires, visit and old western saloon and even make a brief stop in heaven. Come join the journey!
Register NOW for the Men’s Retreat on March 9th! Click HERE to register!
Thank you for your bids. The auction has closed.
Winners need not be present. Charitable Gaming LIC #ORG1325
Our raffle has closed. Thank you for your purchase.
LIC#ORG1325
* If less than 2,100 tickets are sold, it will become a 50/50 split with 1 grand prize winner.
The Taste of St. Francis Xavier will be held on Saturday, February 10th at 6PM in the Xavier Center. Join us for a tasting of 20 plus restaurants, $10,000 Grand Prize Raffle, Wine & Bourbon Pull, Online Auction and in-person raffles. Tickets are $25 person and will be on sale in the parish office until 12PM on Friday, February 9th. Tickets will be available at the door until they are sold out.
LIC#ORG1325
Dear Parishioners and Friends of SFX Parish,
As we commemorate the birth of Jesus, I wish to express blessings and good wishes to all of you in this holy season. What a treasure it is to be with those we love and how blest we are to have the opportunity to do so. There are many of our sisters and brothers, especially in the Commonwealth, who are finding this year most difficult because of the loss of life, home and work at the hand of Mother Nature. We must bond with those who hurt so as to keep Christ’s Light of Hope within sight. Emmanuel is timeless and lives within everyone through ‘good times and bad’. A weary world needs to remember that God sent His best effort, His Son, to all generations so that we can move from despair to trust. He knows how tough it is to do… that is why he sends us Grace so we can move one foot in front of the other.
As pastor, I thank you all for your wonderful support and stewardship of time, talent and treasure that you live every day. Our ancestors-in-faith see and know what you do in their memory. How can they not? They know all things because they now know God as God is. God does not disappoint… ever.
In Christ the Cornerstone,
Father Dale
Enjoy these reflections during this season of Advent.
St. Francis Xavier is seeking an Engagement Coordinator to oversee fundraising activities and lead in organizing special events. This position will assist the Parish Business Manager with yearly Stewardship renewals and will coordinate new member outreach. The Engagement Coordinator will also be responsible for communications to parishioners through Evangelus, social media and website updates. This is a part-time position, 20hrs per week.
Qualifications: Excellent organizational, interpersonal, collaborative and leadership skills necessary.
Self-motivated and flexibility in working on multiple projects with office staff and volunteers. Project management and/or event planning experience helpful. High computer literacy and technical aptitude, with experience using various computer software applications. Familiarity with social media platforms.
Contact Jennifer Sweeney in the parish office for more information. Interested candidates should send cover letter and resume to jennifer.sweeney@sfxmw.com .