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Rooted in faith and alive in Christ<\/p>\n
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Located in the heart of Medina, Ohio, St. Francis Xavier Parish is a vibrant, Eucharist-centered community devoted to proclaiming the Gospel, forming disciples, and building up the Body of Christ.<\/p>\n
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We are pilgrims on a shared journey of faith: formed by the Eucharist, guided by the Holy Spirit, and sent forth to be Christ\u2019s presence in the world.<\/p>\n
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Rooted in the Gospel and nourished at the altar, we long to become a Church that goes out. Not content with comfort or complacency, but on fire with the love of Jesus.<\/p>\n
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In our worship, in our friendships, and in our service, we strive to reflect the beauty and unity of God\u2019s people.<\/p>\n
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We invite you to grow with us. Through our worship, formation programs, and ministries, we seek to form hearts for Christ\u2014young and old, new believers and lifelong Catholics alike.<\/p>\n
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We are not perfect. But we are called. Called to holiness. Called to communion. Called to mission.<\/p>\n
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May you find here not just a parish, but a spiritual home. And may we together build a Church that flourishes, rooted in Christ and radiant with His love.<\/p>\n
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Parish History<\/p>\n
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From humble beginnings in a log church in 1861 to the thriving parish we are today, St. Francis Xavier has been faithfully serving the Medina community for generations.<\/p>\n
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