Welcome to St. Francis Xavier
Catholic Community
MASS TIMES
Monday-Thursday 8:00 am
Friday 8:30 am
Saturday 4:00 pm
Sunday 10:30 am
Come, Celebrate with Us!
St. Francis Xavier parish is a growing community of disciples of Jesus Christ committed to loving God, loving others and making disciples. We seek to honor our faith tradition by authentically and creatively presenting it in our community especially to Catholics who have become disconnected to the Church.
An authentically Catholic parish community, a warm and open environment where you and your family will feel welcomed and at home. You’ll experience community and a relevant message that isn’t about rules but about you and God.
Fr. Patrick Hoeft
Pastor
Fr. Tom Knoblach
ACC Priest
2026-27 Faith Formation
Whole Family Formation
Welcome to our new Family Faith Formation program! We invite all families to join us in building a strong, faith-filled community where we can learn, grow, and journey together in our Catholic faith.
The ROOTED Faith Formation Program will be starting to create our Wednesday Groups! Please, if you are not signed up for Faith Formation for this upcoming year (26-27) go to our website and get signed up. Contact Melissa Fox with questions 320-252-1363.
The New Mass Schedule
Saturday
4:00 p.m. at St. Francis Xavier (confessions at 3:00 p.m.)
5:00 p.m. at Sacred Heart (confessions at 3:30 p.m.)
Sunday
8:00 a.m. at Annunciation (with confessions at 7:30 a.m.)
8:30 a.m. at St. Stephen (confessions at 8:00 a.m.)
10:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart
10:30 a.m. at St. Francis Xavier
Weekday
Mass schedules are still in development but will likely remain the same as currently.
Meet the ACC Staff!
ACC Staff Introductions
Over the next few weeks, as part of our continued growth to become One In Christ, and with lots of new faces among us, we would like to introduce each ACC staff member.
Jill Lieser-Legg
My name is Jill Lieser-Legg and I am the Secretary at Sacred Heart. I am blessed to have a beautiful family... Danny my husband and two boys, Devin (23) and Nathan (16). I am a huge movie and Hallmark fan, love everything about fall and am a loyal San Diego Padre baseball fan!!! I have been at Sacred Heart for 5 ½ years but have worked with the Diocese in some capacity for about 23 years. I am responsible for a variety of finance and front desk processes…one of which is compiling and publishing the bulletin for the One in Christ ACC. My favorite part of my job is that I get to work with a wide variety of people and situations. I get to be present for people in their worst times and their best times and everything in between. I appreciate so much being able to be part of people’s journey and experience here at Sacred Heart. One of my favorite bible references is “Let there be Light.” I understand the context of it being written about the creation of day and night but it also serves as a reminder to me that it is our responsibility to be a light in the world. A light for someone who may not have much light at that time. A Light where darkness exists.
Prayer of Simplicity
Dear God, In my desire for You, take away anything that keeps me from knowing You, myself, or my mission here on earth. Help me to remember what is truly important, and to seek.
Ministry Perspectives – Reflections from our Pastoral Team
The One In Christ ACC Planning Council is looking for more parish members to become involved in the work of the Stewardship, Evangelization and Young Adult engagement committees of our ACC to share their creative ideas and to foster communication with parishioners. This is an opportunity to participate more deeply in your faith and help drive the direction of our Catholic community.
Contact any one of your parish representatives or your parish office
if you are interested or want to learn more.
Evangelization Committee - One in Christ, is asking for your prayers. Pray that the Holy Spirit guides us as we go forward in discipleship planning. Thank you!
ELECTRONIC GIVING
A great way to make your contributions to St. Francis Xavier Parish is through electronic giving. Most people set up once a month contributions, but you can set up weekly, semi-monthly or even quarterly donations if you wish to do so. Donations can be made by automatic bank debits or by credit card. Authorization forms are available in the entrances to the gathering place or at the parish office. If you have any questions, please contact Tom Offerdahl in the parish office – 320-252-1363, Ext. 405 or by email at Amartin@stfrancissartell.org .
We are a Welcoming Catholic Community called by God to follow Jesus Christ.
Our faith leads us on a path of hope as we worship together support each other, and promote life-long education.
We join together in loving and sensitive outreach to all people.
OUR MISSION