Anointing of the Sick

​The Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick is held during the Advent and Lenten Seasons. The Anointing Sacrament is for persons who are in need of healing in mind, body and spirit. The Anointing is available for children who have reached the age of reason. If parishioners are seriously ill and request an anointing at their home or hospital, it can be arranged by contacting

Fr. Ron or Sandee Kremers.

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BeFriender Ministry

​BeFrienders are trained to be a listening presence to persons in need of  support. Formal training is required.   BeFrienders meet once a month after training as a group and are expected to visit with an assigned person who needs support once or twice a month for an hour or less, depending on the circumstances. We are encouraging persons to consider this if they can drive a vehicle, have the ability to listen, are confidential and willing to take the training required.

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BeFrienders:

Bernice Anderson                          

Ruth Brattensborg

Ron Anderson                               

Steve Buley                                   

Pat Feneis

Alice Emslander                            

Alice Gerads                                 

Jennifer Morrisette-Hesse             

Barb Kroll                               

Mary Kuhlmann                             

Beccy Ruzanic

Marilyn Rajkowski                          

Darlene Stafney                               

Janet Wiener

Donna Traut                                  

Lois Rengel

Diane Corcoran                             

Tim Corcoran

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Parish Visitor Ministry
As parishioners move to care facilities or are hospitalized, it is helpful to be connected to a St. Francis Xavier member for a continued relationship with the parish. Homebound parishioners receive visits in their homes, and Eucharist when requested. Parish Visitors are connected to the following facilities in the area:

St. Cloud Hospital
VA Hospital
Nursing Homes
Country Manor, Sartell
Good Shepherd, Sauk Rapids
Ridgeview, Sauk Rapids
St. Benedict's Center, St. Cloud
Sterling Place, Waite Park
Wildwood, Sauk Rapids

Edgewood, Sartell

Cherrywood, St. Cloud

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Place of Hope Ministry

Parishioners purchase, prepare and serve the 5 p.m. dinner at the Place of Hope, 9th Avenue in St. Cloud., the former St. Raphael Home on the 1st Wednesday of the Month. This is a wonderful opportunity for Confirmation students looking for a service project and for families with children at least 10 years old. The Place of Hope serves the homeless and also is a treatment center. Sign up on the Time & Talent form or contact Sandee Kremers at 252-1363 if you are interested in volunteering. Commitment time is about two hours or more.

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Prayer Blanket/Shawl Ministry
Individuals in the parish sew prayer blankets or knit, crochet prayer shawls for parishioners who are dealing with medical issues or are in crisis for support and a promise of prayer. These blankets are blessed by Fr. Ron at the Anointing of the Sick service and each includes a hand sewn label which reads: "You are covered in Prayer by St. Francis Xavier." If you have the skill and would be willing to share your time and craft call Sandee Kremers.

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Welcoming Sunday
Three or four times during the year St. Francis Xavier plans a Welcome Sunday for new parishioners at the 9:30 a.m. Mass. New parishioners are hosted by member of the community, introducing themselves before Mass and then sharing conversation and hospitality over donuts and coffee following Mass.  Couples, singles and families are welcome for this ministry.

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