Welcome to St. Francis Xavier
Catholic Community
MASS TIMES
Monday-Thursday 8:00 am
Friday 8:30 am
Saturday 4:00 pm
Sunday 9:30 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. Ron Weyrens
Pastor
Fr. Tom Knoblach
ACC Priest
Office Closed
The office will be closed on Memorial Day, Monday, May 25. There is no Word & Communion service that morning. The office and church will not be open. There is Mass in St. Stephen at 8:00am.
HAVE A SAFE & HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY
Summer Hours
Starting May 29 - August 28, the office will close at 12:00pm on Fridays.
Memorial Day Services
The American Legion Post 277 invites you to attend the 2026 Memorial Day Service being held at the Sartell Community Center at 9:00 am on Monday, May 25. This is a rain or shine event. Light refreshments will be served at the conclusion of the service. Seating is limited, so plan to bring a lawn chair.
Do you have photos for Fr. Ron or a story to tell? Please send them to Sandee Kremers at skremers@stfrancissartell.org by June 1 OR drop them off at your parish office.
May 26, 4-7 pm
VBS Donations can be in the form of cash or check, orgift card to Walmart, Sam's or Amazon. Monetarydonations will be recorded under your yearlydonations. If you prefer to just donate online,simply scan the QR code and donate electronically.
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.
Just a reminder that as part of the approved plan for One in Christ in the All Things New process, our ACC weekend Mass times will change the first weekend of July and going forward. Bishop Patrick has asked that each assigned priest to an ACC have no more than three regularly scheduled Masses per weekend. Weddings, funerals, and other occasional celebrations are not included in the three-Mass rule. The new schedule is the product of surveying the members of the parishes and reflects the majority of the input we received, along with allowing more travel time and time to socialize for the clergy between Masses on Sunday. Everyone will be changing at least a little, and while this new schedule may take a period of adjustment and cause inconvenience for some, that is balanced with the incomparable gift of the Eucharist and that we are able to celebrate it in all four of our churches regularly.
The new schedule as of July 4-5 will be:
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.
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.
Fr. Ron Weyrens
Tom Offerdahl
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!
Livestream / Video Mass
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 tofferdahl@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