Join the SFX Choir on Sunday, September 28th at 4PM for a parking lot concert!

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).

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.

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.

Vendor Registrations for the 2025 Women’s Club Christmas Bazaar are still being accepted.

Booth rental is $45 through 9/30/2025 (increasing to $55 on 10/1/25) and includes one 8ft and one 6ft table. Booths are reserved on a first-come, first served basis upon receipt of a completed Application, signed Facility Usage/Indemnity Agreement, and Payment.

The Application and Usage Agreement must be mailed or brought to the St. Francis Xavier Office. Payment can be made by check (included with application) or by credit card through the GiveSmart link below.

For more information contact Regina King (regina_king53@twc.com) or Ann Shelton (tallgirl54@aol.com).

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.

Join the Women’s Club for fall bunco on Thursday, September 11th in the Xavier Center. Doors open at 5:45 and Dice start rolling at 6:30PM. All are welcome!

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.

Join us Sunday, August 24th 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.

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.

Children’s Faith Formation meets weekly on Wednesdays from 6:45 to 8:00PM. Classes for the2025/2026 school year resume on September 3rd. Please register by August 30th to ensure materials are available for your children.

Please use this Google Form Link to register (one form per family).  When you complete the registration, the confirmation message will include a link for payment using “Givesmart”.  You have the option to pay online or send in a check by September 24th. You’ll also see an option to volunteer for many opportunities in the registration form.  While not everyone has a lot of time to give, any amount of time is appreciated! 

On Sunday August 24, we will be having our “Meet the Teacher” Donut Sunday!  As in the past, this is an opportunity to meet your child’s CFF teacher during our traditional donut fellowship!  Our catechists cannot wait to meet their new students!

You can find the full calendar of CFF dates HERE. Reach out to lauren.battcher@sfxmw.com with any questions.

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 27th. If you are looking for a bargain, $1.25 bottles can be found at Dollar Tree here in Mt. Washington, but any full-sized bottles are appreciated.

There will be a meeting on Wednesday, July 30^th from 6-7:30PM in church for all Liturgical Ministers. Fr. Jeff has requested that all attend as he shares his vision for the flow of Mass. If you are a Sacristan, Eucharistic Minister, Server, Acolyte, Lector, or member of the Hospitality Team; your presence is requested. If you cannot attend, please email paula.silliman@sfxmw.com .

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