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Frequently Asked Questions

  • When are services?

    Weekend Masses

    Saturday Vigil:  5:00pm

    Sunday:  8:00am, 10:30am


    Weekday Masses

    Monday:  8:15am

    Wednesday:  6:00pm

    Thursday:  7:00am

    Friday:  8:15am 

  • When is Confession?

    Wednesday:  5:15pm - 5:45pm 

    Saturday:  3:45pm - 4:45pm

    Other By Appointment

  • What should I wear?

    We want you to feel comfortable. After all, we are thrilled that you're joining us and want you to be more focused on the service than what you're wearing. In the summertime, it's not uncommon to see people wearing sandals, shorts, and a shirt. Others prefer to still put on their "Sunday best," and that's fine too! However, we do request that shorts be of a conservative length (no “short-shorts”) and that in general, clothing be respectable and conservative.

  • Where do my children go?

    Families are always welcome at St. Francis Xavier! Many of our parishioners have large families with small children and infants. We encourage families to sit together in the pews. Our congregation understands that small people sometimes make noise. If your child becomes unconsolable or loudly distressed, it is completely acceptable to step outside with them until they settle.  

  • I’m not Catholic, how do I know when to sit, stand and kneel?

    There’s no need to be self-conscious about the postures and responses used during worship. Most visitors just follow the lead of our parishioners. However, we do have worship aids located in each pew that provide you with the order of the mass, the postures, and the words of each prayer. If you don't see a worship aid in your pew, ask an usher, and they will be happy to bring you one.

  • I’m not Catholic, is it okay for me to participate in communion?

    Communion, or The Eucharist, is the most intimate expression of our faith. Catholics believe that the host is literally the body of Christ, transformed from bread by the priest presiding over the service. Most evangelicals think of Communion as symbolic, so it makes sense that they are not as strict about having the right relationship with it as Catholics and Orthodox Christians who believe it is a sacrament and the true presence of Christ. So, if you are not Catholic, we ask that you not receive communion. However, those not receiving the Body of Christ and Precious blood are invited to come forward with their hands crossed over their chests for a special blessing.

  • Am I expected to put money into the offering?

    If you are visiting with us, we don't expect you to put money into the offering, and you are welcome to just let it pass you by. If you consider our parish your church home, we'd love for you to prayerfully consider giving to our parish on a weekly basis. You can give by check or cash during the service, or you can give online.

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  • I use a wheelchair, is there any special assistance?

    St. Francis Xavier has a wheelchair ramp for easy access to the building. There are several handicaped parking spots and special open spaces to sit in your wheelchair alongside the regular pews. 

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Register with St. Francis Xavier! Registering is easy - you have options.

Download the Registration

You can Download a Printable Registration Form below. Fill it out and turn it into the Parish Office or place it in the collection basket at Mass.

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You can always stop by the office during office hours and pick up a Registration Form.


Or you can call the office and request a Registration Form by mail.