
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.

Summer Hours (until August 28)
The office will close at 12:00pm on Fridays.
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.

August 25
4:00-7:00 pm


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.

Adam Martin
Hello! I am Adam Martin, and I have the privilege of serving as the Business Manager for St. Francis Xavier. My wife, Katie, and I have been parishioners at St. Francis Xavier for over 15 years, and we are blessed with four children, Jack, Addy, Tommy, and Drew. We are very active in the parish, youth sports, and community activities. Before joining the parish staff, I taught theology and entrepreneurship at Cathedral High School and worked in accounting and finance. I enjoy spending time with my family,running, walking, golfing, and listening to podcasts and audiobooks. I am always looking for good books and podcasts that challenge me to grow and become a better person. I especially enjoy hearing the stories and experiences of others because I believe we have much to learn from one another. The story of the disciples on the road to Emmaus has always resonated with me. Jesus met them on the road, listened to their story, and walked with them before they even recognized who He was. It reminds me that much of ministry is being willing to walk with people and listen to their stories, while remaining open to finding Christ in unexpected places. What I find most meaningful about working for the Church so far is knowing that every tiny task ultimately helps create opportunities for people to grow in faith and build a stronger community. I am grateful to be part of that mission and look forward to getting to know parishioners across all four of our churches.
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
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










