Upcoming Events

Taste of St. Francis Xavier – February 14th

The Taste of St. Francis is back in 2026 and taking over Valentine’s Day. Whether you are spending it with that “special someone” or a group of friends and family, the Taste is the perfect place to celebrate. The event will host the $10,000 Raffle Drawing, On-line & Silent Auctions, Split the Pots, and Wine & Bourbon Pulls. In place of the small bites from different vendors, there will be an Italian Buffet along with wine and beer tastings. Event Tickets will go on-sale in mid January and seating will be limited, so watch the bulletin for details or contact wende.aubrey@sfxmw.com for more information.

The TOSF Raffle Tickets are available NOW! Click the link below to purchase on-line or stop by the table in the Gathering Space after any weekend mass to purchase tickets or check out a pack of 10. Tickets are also available in the Parish Office during business hours.

Event Tickets will go on sale mid-January and will be available through the office and after weekend masses.

Donations to the Auction and the Wine & Bourbon Pulls can be left at the Parish Office. If you would like to volunteer to help with the event – either by manning the table in the Gathering Space or working the event itself, click HERE to visit the Sign Up Genius site for the many opportunities available.

Pat French Scholarship 2026

ATTENTION HIGH-SCHOOL SENIORS– Don’t miss out on the opportunity to apply for the $5,000 Pat French Scholarship. This scholarship was established in honor of Patricia K. French to be awarded to a high-school senior who is a member of St. Francis Xavier Church. This person should be service-oriented and a person of high Christian moral values. In addition, this person should be a dedicated student, demonstrating a good work ethic. The recipient may use this one-time, non-renewable award to pursue any program of studies at any accredited college or vocational school. Complete the application below and return to the SFX Parish Office Attn: Wende Aubrey, no later than Friday, March 13, 2026.
Applications, reference letters and transcripts may also be emailed directly to wende.aubrey@sfxmw.com .

Applicants who are chosen to interview for the scholarship will be contacted by the parish office. Interviews will be conducted on Monday, April 6th.

Advent Reconciliation Opportunities

An Advent Deanery Communal Penance Service will be held at St. Joseph Proto Cathedral in Bardstown on Sunday, December 14th @ 2:00 PM for those interested in the Sacrament of Reconciliation before the Christmas holydays.

Reconciliation at St. Francis Xavier will be held on Tuesday, Dec 9th at 9AM following Daily Mass and on Wednesday, Dec 10th at 6:30PM during Children’s Faith Formation.

SFX Food Drives

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.

October 17th – November 15thNovember 16th – December 14th
Community MinistriesHS Youth Group / SFX Outreach
Tomato Sauce, Pasta, Hamburger/Tuna Helper, & Peanut ButterInstant Potatoes, Stuffing, Gravy, Canned Vegetables & Fruit, Mac & Cheese, Canned Soup, Cake/Cookie Mix, Frosting, & Aluminum Foil

Advent Calendar Raffle by HSYG

The SFX High School Group will be raffling off a Gift Card Advent Calendar on Sunday November 23rd.

Each pocket of the Advent Calendar contains a gift card ranging in value from $5 – $15. Raffle tickets are $5 each and will be sold after all the masses the weekends of Nov 15th/16th and Nov 22nd/23rd.

Please help support the youth group as they plan their projects and retreats for the coming year. Contact Lisa Pence (lisa.pence@sfxmw.com) for more information.

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