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Children who have completed the sacraments of Baptism, Reconcilliation, and 1st Holy Communion may be trained to assist on the altar during Masses. Contact the pastor for training schedule.

Sacrament is celebrated as needed. One parent must be a practicing Catholic. Catechesis may be necessary. One godparent must be practicing Catholic at least 15 years old. Please contact Father for additional details and to schedule a Baptism.

1st Friday of Month following 8am Mass (Approximately 8:30-9:30 am)

Extraordinary Ministers of Communion who serve the Body and Blood of Christ at Mass and to the sick and homebound. Training from the Diocese available.

Advises the Pastor on financial matters of the parish. Responsible for monitoring all income and expenses, and approving the annual budgets.

Parishioners help provide dishes for dinners following funerals held in the parish. To be added to the volunteer list contact the parish office.

All Catholic men of the parish are invited to join the Knights of Columbus round table at St. Francis Xavier Parish for prayer and planning of various works of mercy. Knights of Columbus meet the 1st Tuesday of the month.

Reader who proclaims the Scriptures at Mass and other services. Please see priest if interested.

Responsible for the preparation and care of the altar linens. This includes the washing and ironing of purificators, corporals, and altar linens.

Anyone wishing to participate in singing during Mass may join the group in the music cove at the back of the church. Special Choirs organized for Christmas and Easter as well. The more voices the merrier. See a muscian for more details or to volunteer.

A group that counts the funds collected at Mass each week. Each group volunteers about once a month.

The PPC is involved in most activities and programs effecting the liturgical and spiritual life of St. Francis Xavier Parish.

Rite of Christian Initiation – preparation of adult candidates for Catholic sacraments. If interested, please contact the parish office.

Catechist help teach the youth of the parish about the priciples and traditions of the Catholic faith. Classes meet Sundays after 9am Mass during regular school year. To volunteer contact the parish office.

Rosary is said every Sunday prior to the 9:00 am Mass.

Duties include preparing the altar for Mass and cleaning the altar following Mass.

Wednesdays of Lent. 6pm Community Soup Supper and 7pm Stations of the Cross. (excluding Ash Wednesday and the Wednesday before Holy Thursday)

Volunteers who assist people to their seat, if necessary. They also take up the collection.

Interest in participating in ladies nights periodically, spiritual growth and development, and help out in the parish in other ways. Ladies regularly attend monthly adoration on the 1st Friday and have a meet up after. Contact the parish office.