Don’t miss out on your chance to enter the Knights of Columbus Catholic Citizenship Contest! This year’s topic is “How can the Church evangelize in the digital age”. The contest is open to grades 8-12, essays should be 500-750 words and a $100 prize winner will be chosen from each grade. Download the entry form below or pick up one in the gathering space of church. Contact Mike Zygmunt for additional information, (716) 319-4967 or bspford99@icloud.com .

A message from SFX parishioners, the Brand Family, and an update on their childhood cancer journey. Check out ways for our community to get involved with awareness and fundraising efforts.

The Communion Minister training scheduled for Tuesday, July 25th at SFX has been cancelled. A training though the Archdiocese will be offered at St. Bernard on July 25th at 6:30PM. Click HERE to view the schedule of Communion Minister trainings offered through the Archdiocese of Louisville.

Children’s Faith Formation registration (Religious Education) is now open! Classes resume on
Wednesday, August 30th, 6:45-8:00PM.

Online registration has ended. Please contact lauren.battcher@sfxmw.com for registration information.

Are you interested in learning more about the Holy Mother and spending time with your sisters at SFX? We hope you will join us for Margaritas with Mary! All ladies are welcome, drinking margaritas not required. Grab your buddy and join us! Scan the QR code below or click HERE to vote for the day, book, and drink. The book study will be led by parishioner, Lisa Reed. Call the parish office with questions.

The Patricia French Honorary Scholarship was established in 2017 and was awarded for the first time.  Those who qualify for the scholarship are parishioners in their senior year of high school.  The purpose of the scholarship is to assist a Saint Francis Xavier parishioner in her or his college or trade school tuition in the coming year.  Past recipients are Abbigale Guy, Lauren Ruess, Sierra Hayes, Macy Martin, Aeron Adams and Macy Waddle.

The qualifications for the $2,500.00 award seeks a “service-oriented person of high Christian moral values and a dedicated student demonstrating a good work ethic… preference should be given to the one with greatest financial need”…

For 2023, these qualifications can be found best in the person of Jordan Baird. 

Congratulations Jordan!

We have added Jordan’s name to the plaque that hangs in the RE building foyer for all to see and remember.

All SFX parishioners enjoy a free subscription to FORMED. Click HERE to check out the pick of the week.

On Monday, June 5^th, nine high school youth of our parish, along with four adults, left on a retreat to Sheltowee Trace Adventure Resort near Cumberland Falls. The group had an action packed three days, accompanied by prayer,
fellowship, Catholic trivia, and faith sharing.

             Staying in a cabin and covered wagon, the group cooked out, hiked, went white water rafting, swam, rode the rapids, jumped off rocks (think life preservers), and enjoyed eating out! Fun was had by all. In addition, the youth rescued a dog and found an owner when they got home. The adults were impressed with the comradery, care and concern they gave the dog. The owner of the resort property commented that our kids were the “best group of kids she’d ever seen”!

We thank SFX parishioners for their purchase of youth fundraiser raffle tickets and donations that in large part paid for this trip. We also thank Dave Richardson for his time and leadership with the Youth.

Full-time Facilities Position- 36 hours per week. Abilit and skills for repairs, lifting, groundskeeping and upkeep of facilities. Candidate must have knowledge and experience with maintenance issues and equipment, be able to climb ladders and assist with snow removal and room set-up. Should have the ability to forsee improvements and repairs and take action. Candidate must possess good communication skills and work collaboratively with staff and volunteers. Send resume to Helen Hagan, helen.hagan@sfxmw.com .

Attention all Eucharistic Ministers Past and Present:
The chalice will return to Mass the weekend of June 10 and 11. SFX will host 2 full weekends of refresher sessions on the distribution of Holy Communion from the chalice. Please plan to attend one of the following sessions on 5/20, 5/21, 6/3 or 6/4. Refresher trainings will be held after each Mass.

The SFX Parish Council is now accepting nominations for the Parish Council. The Parish Council advises the Pastor in planning for the pastoral development of the parish.  Members should have deep faith, experience, imagination, and sound judgement. Elected members will serve a 3- year term.

Qualifications to serve on Parish Council include:

• Baptized and practicing Catholic and at least 18 years old.
• Registered member of the parish called to the important work of furthering the mission, vision, and discipleship for the parish community.
• Willingness to commit their gifts of stewardship and wisdom in a collaborative manner.

Nomination forms may be dropped in the ballot box in the gathering space of church or sent to the Parish Office, attention Lou Leppert. Nomination forms are due not later than Monday, May 22, 2023.

Selections will be made on Pentecost Sunday.

THE RAFFLE HAS CLOSED. THANK YOU FOR YOUR PURCHASES.

Charitable Gaming License #ORG1325

Stewardship renewal packets will be placed in the gathering space of church beginning January 21st and will be available for pickup through the weekend February 5th. The stewardship renewal forms have been updated with new categories, new opportunities to get involved and a brand new theme; Love and Serve Generously. Make plans to pick up your family packet and help us save on postage. Contribution statements for tax filing will also be included in your packet. Completed 2023 Stewardship Renewal Forms are due back to the parish office by February 28th.

You can renew online here: Stewardship 2023.

December 24 Christmas Eve Mass 4:00PM & 10:00PM

December 25 Christmas Day 10:00AM

December 31 Feast, Mary Mother of God 5:00PM

January 1 Feast, Mary Mother of God 9:00AM & 11:00AM

Enjoy these meditations and readings during this season of Advent as you prepare for His coming!

Advent Week 1

Advent Week 2

Advent Week 3

Advent Week 4