Fitness classes on Friday, Sept 6 and Saturday, Sept 7th have been cancelled. The normal schedule will resume next week (Tues 7pm, Fri 9am, Sat 9am).
Wende Aubrey
Thank You Donors!
St. Francis Xavier Church was once again recognized for our participation in the Premier Blood Partners Program. In 2023 the American Red Cross collected 235 Units through SFX sponsored blood drives. This is up from 193 units in 2022 (22% increase). The next opportunity to donate here at St. Francis is Sunday, October 20th.
Children’s Liturgy of the Word
Children’s Liturgy of the Word (aka “Children’s Church”) will resume on August 25 at both 9:00 and 11:00 mass! During Mass, kids ages preK through grade 3 are invited to a special liturgy that simplifies the Sunday readings and includes interactive discussions for kids! We are so grateful for the existing volunteers that make Children’s Church possible and are seeking a few more volunteers for the 2024-25 year. If you’d like to volunteer for this important ministry, please contact Lauren Battcher at lauren.battcher@sfxmw.com.
SFX 13th Annual Golf Scramble
Gather your team and join us for the 13th Annual St. Francis Xavier Golf Scramble! The scramble will be held on Sunday, September 15th at The Crossings Golf Course in Brooks, KY. Registration begins at 1PM, with a shotgun start at 2PM. RAIN OR SHINE! The cost is $240 per foursome or $60 per person. This includes green fee, cart rental, and a meal. Click on the link to the flyer below for more information or contact Wende Aubrey at (502) 385-6716 or by email at wende.aubrey@sfxmw.com. Reservations required and payments must be received no later than September 9th. Use the registration form below or pick up one in the gathering space of church. Check, cash and credit cards accepted.
Register On-Line and Pay by Credit Card by clicking here.
Do you own a business or would the company you work for like to become a HOLE SPONSOR? Check out the hole sponsor information below.
If you would like to donate a golf or sports/outdoor related item to the raffle, you can drop donations at the parish office during office hours or leave in the bins in the gathering space at church.
Volleyball & Pickleball Time Change
Starting the week of August 19th, Volleyball and Pickleball sessions will move to 6:30 – 8:30PM to make room for a new Yoga class being offered in the Xavier Center those same evenings.
Join the Women’s Club!
If you are interested in joining a group of friendly, spirited ladies who enjoy working together for the good of the parish, the SFX Women’s Club is the place for you!
With events such as Bunco and the Christmas Bazaar, the Women’s Club helps fund various parish ministries and community programs and causes. The ladies participate in a variety of parish activities across the SFX campus.
General Meetings are held the first Monday of August through May at 6:30PM in the Lower Parish Hall. All women, age 18 and over, are welcome to join. Contact Ann S at (502) 777-1576 for more information.
“Raise Your Voices, Lift Your Hearts”
The SFX Music Ministry is looking for additional members for any and all masses. No experience is necessary, just a willingness to worship through song.
Adult Choir/Musician rehearsals begin Wednesday, August 14th at 6:45 in the church.
Children/Youth Choir practice starts Wednesday, September 4th from 6:15-6:45 in the church.
Contact Carrie Gary with questions or for more information: carrie.gary@sfxmw.com / (502) 931-2193.
Cub Scout Pack 776 at SFX
St. Francis Xavier Church sponsors Cub Scout Pack 776 for youth in grades K-5. The Pack meets on Monday nights at 7pm in the RE Building during the BCPS school year. While Pack 776 mainly pulls from Pleasant Grove Elementary, it would be great to see more kids from SFX join the program and participate in the service activities that benefit their own Church.
There is an Ice Cream Social here at SFX on Monday, August 12th at 7pm and an information/registration session on Tuesday, August 13th at 6:30pm at Pleasant Grove Elementary. Anyone interested in the Scouting Program at SFX is welcome to attend one or both of these events. Regular weekly meeting resume on August 26th. Contact Wende Aubrey at wende.aubrey@sfxmw.com or (502) 385-6716 for more information.
Children’s Faith Formation 2024
Children’s Faith Formation meets weekly on Wednesdays from 6:45 to 8:00PM. Classes resume on September 4th. Please register by August 31st to ensure materials are available for your children.
Online registration is closed, please contact lauren.battcher@sfxmw.com for additional information.
Donut Sunday & Meet the Teachers
Join us Sunday, August 25th for Fellowship and Donuts after the 9 and 11AM Masses.
The Children’s Faith Formation Teachers will be available at the 10AM session to meet with students and parents and the RE Building will be open for touring. Check out the upgrades that have been made thanks to your donations to iGiveCatholic.
BEHS Trivia Night – August 10th in Xavier Center
Young Hearts Theatre’s August Performance
Pickleball Every Thursday
Too hot to play in the park? It’s never too hot to play Pickleball in the Xavier Center.
Come join the fun every Thursday from 6-8pm (6:30 – 8:30 starting August 22, 2024). All skill levels welcome. Extra equipment available if you are new the game.
Open to High School age youth and older. No pets please.
Volleyball Every Monday
Jump into a Pick-Up game in the Xavier Center, Mondays from 6 – 8PM (6:30 – 8:30 starting August 22, 2024).
Open to High School age youth and older. No pets please.
Shampoo Donations Needed by July 14th
Community Ministries is participating in the Back to School Backpack program again this year. Their goal is to provide these much-needed resources to over 200 children in the area. Our parish has been asked to support with shampoo donations. Bottles can be placed in the bins in the church gathering space up until July 14th. If you are looking for a bargain, the shampoos pictured below can be found at Dollar Tree here in Mt. Washington, but any full-sized bottles are appreciated.
New Parishioner Meet and Greet, July 11th
Invitations to the next Meet and Greet on July 11th are going out to parishioners who have joined St. Francis Xavier since May 1st. If you registered with SFX before that date but weren’t able to make a previous session, or just still feel like a “new” member, join us on Thursday, July 11th at 7PM in the Lower Parish Hall. There will be light refreshments served while we spend time getting to know one another and learning about all that the SFX community has to offer.
Please RSVP by email (wende.aubrey@sfxmw.com) or phone (502-385-6716) so we can plan accordingly.