The 7th Grade class of Children’s Faith Formation will be selling Krispy Kreme Donuts after all Masses on the weekend of October 18/19th. Donuts are $15 a dozen. Proceeds from sales go to purchase food for the Senior Thanksgiving Dinner. Exact change is appreciated, checks, credit cards and donations will be accepted. Thank you in advance for your support!

Right now, many families in our area are facing food insecurity. Your contribution to our upcoming food drives can make a real difference. We’re collecting the following non-perishable food items to help restock Community Ministry’s Food Pantry and provide Christmas food baskets through our SFX Outreach Ministry. Both organizations have provided a list of their most needed items.

Donations can be brought to the Parish Office or left in the Gathering Space of church.

Join us on Saturday, October 25th after the 5PM Mass for a Chili Supper in the Xavier Center and Trunk or Treat in the parking lot. RSVP or sign up to donate a dessert HERE. If you are a parent of a 6th, 7th, or 8th grade CFF student, or would like to help with preparing and/or serving chili, you can sign up a for a shift through Sign-Up Genius.

VOLUNTEER INSTRUCTIONS – Parents/Children who have volunteered, meet Wende Aubrey and Lisa Pence in the Xavier Center at the start of your shift for instructions.

PARKING INSTRUCTIONS- Trunk or Treat will begin shortly after the 5PM Mass. Arrive EARLY and park your car in the designated area behind the RE building BEFORE Mass. The High School Youth Group will direct the traffic flow in the parking lot. If you are looking for trunk decorating ideas click HERE.

IF you are NOT providing a Trunk or Treats, park on the Stringer Lane side, HWY 44 side , or by the Xavier Center. You WILL NOT be able to drive through the parking lot or behind the RE building as this is where the Trunk or Treat will occur.

The Red Cross will be on campus, Sunday, November 2nd from 8:00AM to 1:00PM. Reserve your spot through the Red Cross Mobile App, click here to go to their web site and search by zip code (40047), or call 1-800-RED CROSS.

There will be a special collection on the weekend of October 18th& 19th for World Mission Sunday. There are envelopes available in the Gathering Space for making your donation. They can be dropped in the collection basket during mass.

An address from Pope Leo XIV to the Pontifical Mission Societies can be viewed HERE.

In honor of Respect Life Month, we will be hosting the annual Baby Bottle Boomerang to support the life-saving work of Little Way Pregnancy Center.

For over 40 years, Little Way has served the women and families in this community – offering free medical services, love, and support for those facing unexpected pregnancies, parenting classes, baby closet items, and support groups for single mothers and fathers, as well as help for those in need of healing from a past abortion.

Empty baby bottles are located in the Gathering Space. Pease return your bottles filled with donations by the weekend of October 25/26th.

All proceeds will benefit the life-saving work of Little Way. Thank you for your support.

A Life and Estate Planning Seminar will be held Sunday, October 26th at 10:30AM (rescheduled from 10/5) in the Xavier Center.

Call the parish office at (502) 538-4933 or email wende.aubrey@sfxmw.com to Register.

In Celebration of the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi, there will be a blessing of the animals from 6:30 – 7:00PM in the SFX Church Parking lot. For the benefit of all in attendance, please keep your pets leashed or held at all times.

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.

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

The Trivia Night benefitting the Mt. Washington Football and Cheer Association that was scheduled for this Saturday, October 4th in the Xavier Center has been cancelled. We will communicate to all if the event is rescheduled.

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).

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.