Welcome to St. Francis Xavier
Catholic Community
MASS TIMES
Monday-Thursday 8:00 am
Friday 8:00 am (Summer Time)
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
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.
Deacon Terry
Peace and blessings to you and your family!! I am Deacon Terry and I am so blessed to be allowed to serve the parishes of our ACC. I have been married to Barb for a little over 38 years and live in Sauk Rapids along with our youngest son Isaiah. We also have 4 adult children who live in the Twin Cities metro area.Abby is our oldest and she has been married to her husband Jake for 8 years. They have 2 daughters (Norah and Penelope) who are the most loving girls anyone could hope for. Next in line is Michael and he has been married to Stephanie for almost 5 years.Our son Eric is next in line, and he is in a meaningful relationship with Amanda. Our youngest daughter is Theresa who has lived and worked in the Cities but now is pursuing her dream of becoming a Veterinarian at the University of Dublin in Ireland. When I am not preaching or involved in ministry, you will find me spending time with my wife, watching a movie or catching up on “The Chosen.” streaming series. I also enjoy walking or biking. I have even met a few of you while biking on the Lake Wobegon trail. One of the greatest rewards of serving the church is being invited into your story. I have been privileged to marry some of you, baptize your children, be asked to pray for you or a family member. And for that, I am humbly grateful.
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
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
Parish Festival Packets are Available for Pick-up in the Gathering Space.
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
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 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