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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

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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. 

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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.

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This is the weekend!

Shop the bake sale, place a bid on a silent auction item, enjoy a hamburger or two , and take a chance on winning something on the raffle. Kids games will be outside with lots of prizes. Mouse game will be set up outside. Silent Auction closes at 1:00 pm Sunday - make a final bid by then if you want to be the top bidder. Use this website https://www.32auctions.com/FrantoberFest2026 or scan the QR code to get to the bidding site. The bids are trickling in & we need help! This is a fundraiser that supports our mission year round. There’s awesome hidden treasures and something for everyone - please bid now! BINGO in the gathering place from 11:00am to 2:00pm. Gift cards to area businesses for prizes - food, fun or needs (restaurants, coffee shops, Target, Walmart, Fleet Farm and more). Thank you to all who have donated, participated, volunteered and shared in our festival. This is a great event, and our parish is blessed by you!!

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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.

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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.

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Jill Kiffmeyer

Hello! Hello! My name is Jill Kiffmeyer, and I serve as the Director of Music & Liturgy at Sacred Heart. I live in Sartell with my husband, Brad, and our son, Logan. As a family, we enjoy spending time outdoors- hiking, kayaking, biking, fishing, and traveling. I have the privilege of coordinating the music and liturgical life of our parish. I direct our Kids Choir, Teen Choir, and Resurrection Choir; plan the music for all of our liturgies; meet with families to prepare funeral Masses and with engaged couples to plan wedding liturgies; recruit and train liturgical ministers; and work with our wonderful Art & Environment Committee to prepare our worship space throughout the liturgical year. I help prepare our special liturgies, such as Christmas, Holy Week, and Corpus Christi, coordinating with ministers and musicians for these important celebrations. In addition, I handle many of the administrative details of the department, including scheduling musicians and ordering candles, hosts, and other liturgical supplies as needed. One of the greatest joys of my ministry is working with our young people in liturgy. Whether I'm training new altar servers, leading our Kids Choir, or mentoring teen cantors, I love seeing them grow in faith and confidently share their gifts. One of my favorite Scripture verses is, "God is within her, she will not fall." (Psalm 46:5). It has encouraged me through many seasons of life and serves as a constant reminder that God is always with us. I am truly grateful to be part of the Sacred Heart community and look forward to continuing to serve alongside all of you.

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.​

Family Visit from Toksook Bay, Alaska 
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Our One in Christ ACC welcomes Anna and Peter Lincoln along with their son Leonard from St. Peter the Fisherman Church in Toksook Bay Alaska. They will be arriving on September 21st and departing September 28th. Over the last couple of years individuals from our ACC have been reaching out in solidarity with our Yupik native brothers and sisters living in the villages of Toksook Bay and St. Joseph Church in Tununak on Nelson Island along the Bering Sea. This has been a tremendous opportunity for mutual faith sharing and support as we journey together to build the Body of Christ. ALL ARE WELCOME Please come and welcome our guests after the 5:30pm Mass at Sacred Heart on Tuesday, September 22nd for fellowship and hors d'oeuvres

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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. 

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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!

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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

St. Francis Xavier Parish    

219 2nd Street North

P.O. Box 150

Sartell, MN 56377     ​

Phone: (320) 252-1363

information@stfrancissartell.org

Staff Contacts

Parish Contacts

Parish Office Hours (Sept. - May):

Monday thru Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

 

Summer Parish Office Hours (June - Aug.):

Monday thru Thursday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Fridays 8:00 am—Noon

Weekend Mass Schedule:
Saturday: 4:00 pm

Sunday: 10:30 am - Livestreamed

Weekday Mass:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 8:00 am
Friday - 8:30 am (during the School year)

Subject to Priest availability, check weekly bulletin or parish calendar on this website.

Reconciliation: Saturday 3:00 to 3:30 pm​

Rosary: Wednesday, Friday & Saturday -

20 minutes prior to Mass

DIOCESAN TV MASS
Viewers in the St. Cloud Diocese can watch the Mass on KSTC-45 at 11am each Sunday via cable, satellite or antenna (check your cable provider for channel number). Charter Communication airs the Mass on Channel 17.

One in Christ Area Catholic Community

©2023 St. Francis Xavier Catholic Community

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