Wende Aubrey

Young Adult Mass and Catholic Networking Fair – Oct 8th

The Young Catholic Professionals Louisville Chapter, in partnership with the Office of Youth and Young Adults, is hosting a Young Adult Mass and Community Networking Fair on Tuesday, October 8, from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Cathedral of the Assumption (433 S. Fifth Street). Archbishop Shelton Fabre will preside at the Mass, which begins at 6:00 p.m. The networking fair will immediately follow in the cathedral undercroft.

Holy Family Free Health Fair, Sunday Sept 28th

The Community Health Ministry at Holy Family invites you to attend a free community event on Sept 28, 2025, at Holy Family Saffin Center (3938 Poplar Level Rd. 40213) from 11am-3pm. Over 65 exhibitors are scheduled to attend. Health screenings, Education, Community resources. Flu/Covid Vaccines by Walgreens, Medication Disposal, Norton Healthcare, Baptist Health, U of L Health, Gun Safety, Distractive Driver Simulations, Free Chair Massages, Narcan, Free Refreshments, Giveaways, Door Prizes and so much more. Collecting Non-perishable food items and new or lightly used shoes for Waterstep. All ages are welcome. Mammograms & Women Exams provided by Norton Wellness mobile clinic. (Call 502-899-6842 to schedule mammograms).

Catholic Women’s Conference – November 8th

The SFX Women’s Retreat Ministry invites women 16 years and older to participate in the Catholic Women’s Conference sponsored by the Archdiocese of Louisville. The conference/retreat will take place from 8:30AM – 2:30PM on November 8, 2025 at Holy Trinity Parish in St. Matthews. This is a wonderful way to spend time with women from our own parish as well as the surrounding faith community.

With a theme of “Wonderfully Made”, this conference offers Mass, Adoration, Confession, Speakers, Vendors, and more! The cost is $50 per person and includes lunch. Registration is open now!

Learn more or register on-line HERE.

Monday Morning Bible Study Starts Sept 22nd

Please join us for a 6-week bible study on finding Faith, Hope and Love in the Bible. Group will meet on Mondays @ 9:00 am in the Xavier Center double meeting room beginning September 22, 2025. Books may be purchased at www.litpress.org   A limited number of books will be available for $11 from the parish office. Please contact Sharon Mann to RSVP (sharonfaithhopelove@gmail.com).

Seeking Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion

Our St. Francis Xavier Church is in need of additional Eucharistic Ministers. If you have heard the calling to serve your church community in this capacity, please plan to attend one of the upcoming training opportunities presented by the Archdiocese of Louisville.

  • Monday, September 15, St. Paul, 6:00-8:00 p.m.
  •  Monday, October 13, St. Michael, Fairfield, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
  •  Tuesday, October 21, St. Leonard, 12:30-2:30 p.m.
  •  Wednesday, November 5, 2025, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, 6:00-8:00 p.m.
  •  Wednesday, November 19, 2025, All Saints, Taylorsville 6:30-8:30 p.m.

You can register for a session on-line with the Archdiocese through the link below.

SFX 14th Annual Golf Scramble – September 14th

Save the Date!

The SFX 14th Annual Golf Scramble will be held on Sunday, September 14th at The Crossings in Brooks, KY. Play will Shotgun Start at 2PM, check-in will open at 12:30PM with lunch at 1PM.

The Cost is $70 per player and includes green fee, cart, lunch, and door prize ticket. Register as a single player or as a foursome through the linked button below.

Prefer to Register by mail or through the office? Download the registration form below.

If you are interested donating to the raffle or sponsoring a hole at the event, a downloadable copy of the sponsorship form is linked below. If you are able to help plan or work this event, please reach out to wende.aubrey@sfxmw.com or call the office.

Catholic Higher Education Collection – Sept 20th/21st

On the weekend of September 20th/21st parishes across the archdiocese will take up the annual collection for Catholic higher education. Catholic colleges and universities strive to form students in the spirit of faith and educate them in the richness of the Catholic intellectual tradition. This collection supports the Catholic University of America as well the two Catholic universities in our Archdiocese – Bellarmine University and Spalding University.

Make a donation by using the special collection envelope provided in your mailed bundle or mark a blank envelope as “Catholic Higher Education” and drop in the collection basket at mass.

Margaritas with Mary – New Book Starting in September

Meeting DateReading SchedulePages
September 23rdIntroduction – Sarahxi – 23
October 28thLeah & Rachel – Rahab25-66
November 18th*Deborah – Hannah67-104
December 16th*Esther – Postscript105-135
* Date moved due to Holiday

Looking for the book? Check these links/locations:

NEW:USED:
Christian BookAbe Books
AmazonWorld of Books
Barnes & NobleBetter World Books
Thrift Books

Diaper Bank Collection in September

Our parish will be joining with other local churches in support of a new ministry at the Calvary Christian Center called “Diaper Bank“. This ministry strives to supply diapers, both baby and adult, throughout the year to families in need.

If you would like to donate to this ministry, please place diapers (opened or unopened packages) in the bins in gathering space of church during the month of September.

The flyer below details the mission of this ministry. If you would like to volunteer to help with collection and/or distribution of diapers, you can reach out to Maria Broyles with the Diaper Bank Ministry at mb1959lb@gmail.com.

Marriage Anniversary Mass with Archbishop Shelton

All sacramentally married couples are invited to an Anniversary Mass with Archbishop Shelton on Saturday, September 13th at 10 AM at St. Michael the Archangel Church.

Couples married fifty years or more who attend will receive their certificate of recognition personally from Archbishop Shelton. ALL sacramentally married couples who wish to celebrate are encouraged to register and be recognized at the event, even if they are unable to attend in person.

Register by contacting the parish office with your names, years married, date of marriage and your mailing address. The deadline for registering is Wednesday, Sept 3rd, so please contact the office by Tuesday, September 2nd.