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After the Christmas season, the readings at Mass focus on Jesus’ call of His disciples. We hear how they drop their nets and follow him. That’s one reason it seemed an ideal time for our Stewardship Commitment season. As baptized Christians, we are called to...

Join us as the Medina County civic and church community comes together to celebrate and honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., at 6 p.m. Monday, Jan. 20, at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, 606 E. Washington St., Medina. (PLEASE NOTE THE NEW START TIME!)...

Please be advised that the Nocturnal Adoration of our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament has been CANCELED for Friday, Jan. 3, to Saturday, Jan. 4, due to the extremely hazardous weather conditions. Please stay safe! We’ll resume our First Friday Nocturnal Adoration in February....

It is a long-held Catholic tradition to bless one’s home on (or near) the celebration of the Epiphany by using chalk to write a special inscription above the home’s entrance. We will have kits with blessed chalk at the St. Francis Xavier Church entrances at all Masses the weekend...

Feeling a little over indulgent after all the holiday festivities? Does it feel time to re-order your faith and life balance? Join us for Magnify90, a women’s program that begins Jan. 20 (the 90 days before Easter) and focuses on bringing virtue and discipline back into our...

St. Francis Xavier Parish will present “Illuminare” by Elaine Hagenberg, as part of our annual Feast Day Concert, at 4 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 24. The program is free of charge and open to the public. “Illuminare” is an extended work scored for chorus and...

The Advent wreath is a centuries-old Christian tradition marked by three purple candles and one pink candle. The wreath’s circular shape symbolizes God’s never-ending love for us and it is lighted by candles to symbolize the true Light of the World, Jesus, who leads us into...

What makes St. Francis Xavier special? Come to the Church Basement on Sunday, Nov. 3, after the 8, 10 and 12 noon Masses, and take a look around at some of the many ministries working here to Journey Together with you and others in our community! As we begin our 165th year as a...

In his homily at Masses this past weekend, Deacon Mark recommended the practice of reading and praying with Scripture on a regular basis. Here are some of his favorite resources:Apps Email Subscriptions Websites Books Podcasts

Catholic Charities USA, the official domestic disaster relief agency of the Catholic Church in the United States, is providing support and assistance to its Diocesan Catholic Charities member agencies throughout the regions that are being impacted by Hurricane Helene and...