https://stfxb.org RSS feeds for Church of St. Francis Xavier 60 https://stfxb.org/Resources/News/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2010/Catechetical-Institute-Registration-Deadline-Extended#Comments 0 https://stfxb.org/DesktopModules/CM.NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=115&ModuleID=652&ArticleID=2010 https://stfxb.org:443/DesktopModules/CM.NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2010&PortalID=3&TabID=115 https://stfxb.org/Resources/News/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2010/Catechetical-Institute-Registration-Deadline-Extended There's Still Time to Sign Up for the Catechetical Institute at St. Francis Xavier!    The Saint Paul Seminary's Catechetical Institute has extended the application deadline for its two-year Pillars Program to August 31, 2026.    The Pillars Program offers a comprehensive journey through the Catechism of the Catholic Church, presenting the faith as a story from blessing to blessing. The new class—named in honor of the soon-to-be Blessed Archbishop Fulton Sheen—begins in September 2026.    Classes meet Monday evenings from 7:00–9:00 p.m. at St. Francis Xavier, where participants gather in person for fellowship, small-group discussion, and livestreamed lectures.    Applications are being accepted through August 31, 2026.   To learn more or apply, call (651) 962-5072 or visit saintpaulseminary.org/ci. Register today and join more than 3,300 graduates of the Catechetical Institute!    Travis Nelson Mon, 03 Aug 2026 13:01:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2010 https://stfxb.org/Resources/News/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2184/Middle-School-High-School-Summer-Youth-Programs#Comments 0 https://stfxb.org/DesktopModules/CM.NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=115&ModuleID=652&ArticleID=2184 https://stfxb.org:443/DesktopModules/CM.NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2184&PortalID=3&TabID=115 https://stfxb.org/Resources/News/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2184/Middle-School-High-School-Summer-Youth-Programs Daybreak Fridays | 9:30-11:00am | Now-August 21st All youth entering grades 8 & 9 in the fall (Current 7 & 8 graders) are invited to join us for breakfast and a faith study on Fridays during the summer.  Daybreak will take place at the home of Debbie Gladitsch (1014 Canterbury Ave NE, Buffalo) The cost to participate is free!   Breakfast plans: TBD (Most likely have a sign-up to help supply part of the food)   Registration is not required, but by signing up it will help with food amounts and in communications (for example: changes in schedule). Register by scanning the QR code or by going to: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090C48A9AE2AAB9-63872842-bible   __________________________________________________________________________ High School Hangouts Sundays | 6:00-8:00pm | STFX School Dates: July 26th & August 23rd   For youth entering grades 9-12 in the fall 2026. Current 8-11 graders are invited to join us to hang out together. We will be doing different things, movie night, bonfire, night games and more! The cost is Free! Registration is not required, but by signing up it will help with communications (for example: changes in schedule). Register by scanning the QR code or by going to: https://stfrancisxavierbuffalo.wufoo.com/forms/q10o8g1t0wswu8j/   Travis Nelson Sat, 01 Aug 2026 06:06:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2184 https://stfxb.org/Resources/News/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1921/Free-Catholic-Content-on-FORMED#Comments 0 https://stfxb.org/DesktopModules/CM.NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=115&ModuleID=652&ArticleID=1921 https://stfxb.org:443/DesktopModules/CM.NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1921&PortalID=3&TabID=115 https://stfxb.org/Resources/News/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1921/Free-Catholic-Content-on-FORMED St. Francis Xavier offers FORMED to our entire parish for free. With award-winning studies and parish programs, inspiring audio content, movies, e-books, and family-friendly kids’ programming, there is something for everyone on FORMED. To register for your free account and claim our gift to you: 1. Go to: formed.org/signup. 2. Enter Buffalo Zip Code (55313) or our unique Parish Code (07d3b3). 3. Enter your name and email. We pray that this gift will bless you! Travis Nelson Sat, 01 Aug 2026 04:52:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1921 https://stfxb.org/Resources/News/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2259/Pray-for-Bishop-Kevin-Kenney#Comments 0 https://stfxb.org/DesktopModules/CM.NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=115&ModuleID=652&ArticleID=2259 https://stfxb.org:443/DesktopModules/CM.NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2259&PortalID=3&TabID=115 https://stfxb.org/Resources/News/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2259/Pray-for-Bishop-Kevin-Kenney On Wednesday, July 15th, Archbishop Bernard Hebda and Auxiliary Bishops Kevin Kenney and Michael Izen issued a video message to the faithful of the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis sharing Bishop Kenney's cancer diagnosis. To watch the video, please go to: https://www.archspm.org/bishopkenney/   Please continue to pray that God brings peace and comfort to Bishop Kenney as he faces his illness. Travis Nelson Sat, 01 Aug 2026 03:20:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2259 https://stfxb.org/Resources/News/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2271/Buffalo-Food-Shelf-Volunteers-Needed#Comments 0 https://stfxb.org/DesktopModules/CM.NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=115&ModuleID=652&ArticleID=2271 https://stfxb.org:443/DesktopModules/CM.NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2271&PortalID=3&TabID=115 https://stfxb.org/Resources/News/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2271/Buffalo-Food-Shelf-Volunteers-Needed Would You Like To Volunteer?   The Buffalo Food Shelf is reaching out to all area churches for volunteer help.  Their programs need volunteers to successfully meet the ongoing hunger and food insecurities in our community.  One of the biggest needs is to have volunteers during their distribution hours.    To learn more on how you can assist with this great need, please visit buffalofoodshelf.com. Click on “volunteer” for more information and complete an application. Travis Nelson Fri, 31 Jul 2026 17:22:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2271 https://stfxb.org/Resources/News/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2270/NW-Deanery-CCW-Womens-Retreat#Comments 0 https://stfxb.org/DesktopModules/CM.NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=115&ModuleID=652&ArticleID=2270 https://stfxb.org:443/DesktopModules/CM.NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2270&PortalID=3&TabID=115 https://stfxb.org/Resources/News/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2270/NW-Deanery-CCW-Womens-Retreat Saturday, August 15th | 8:30am Christ the King Retreat Center, Buffalo   All women of the parish are invited to a Northwest Deanery Women’s Retreat at on the Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary (August 15th).   The day begins at 8:30am and concludes at 3:00pm. There will be a light breakfast & Lunch, Spiritual direction and Prayer Team, and the following speakers: Rose Heisel, Shellee Leif, Sr. Mary Anne Schaenzer, and music by Grace Janssen, harpist. The topic for the day will be “Embracing Our Heavenly Calling”.   Reflections on Mary’s response to her heavenly calling and how we are called to share that same heavenly goal: union with God and sharers in God’s glory.   To RSVP please call Roberta Huikko at 612-850-9081. Reservations are due by Wednesday, August 5th.   To show our appreciation to the members of the Council of Catholic Women at St. Francis Xavier Parish, the CCW will be paying $30 towards your retreat fee of $65.00 for you. Travis Nelson Fri, 31 Jul 2026 17:09:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2270 https://stfxb.org/Resources/News/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2261/Primary-Elections--August-11th#Comments 0 https://stfxb.org/DesktopModules/CM.NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=115&ModuleID=652&ArticleID=2261 https://stfxb.org:443/DesktopModules/CM.NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2261&PortalID=3&TabID=115 https://stfxb.org/Resources/News/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2261/Primary-Elections--August-11th Please watch the video below sent out by Archbishop Bernard Hebda about the importance in voting in the Primary Election on Tuesday, August 11th.   https://youtu.be/8zzuoIk3l9Y?si=kL-s0dPink_djw86 Travis Nelson Fri, 24 Jul 2026 16:14:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2261 https://stfxb.org/Resources/News/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2252/New-ParishSchool-Communication-Tool#Comments 0 https://stfxb.org/DesktopModules/CM.NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=115&ModuleID=652&ArticleID=2252 https://stfxb.org:443/DesktopModules/CM.NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2252&PortalID=3&TabID=115 https://stfxb.org/Resources/News/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2252/New-ParishSchool-Communication-Tool Flocknote Can Help Keep You Connected! As a way for us to reach our parishioners with church news/events as efficient as possible, St. Francis Xavier is utilizing a new communication tool that is used by my Catholic Churches throughout the country -- Flocknote!  Flocknote is a church communication software designed to simplify how churches connect with parishioners through email and text messaging (and phone calls).   At St. Francis Xavier, Flocknote will be a great tool to help us communicate more efficiently with our members, as well as to assist our small group/ministry leaders to communicate with their fellow volunteers.    Church: Weather Cancellations  General News Formation News Weekly Newsletter Mass/Confession Changes   School: General School News Weather Cancellations School Alumni School Grandparents     Don’t use email or text messaging? Flocknote offers a phone call feature that calls members who have a phone number on file (whether landline or cell phone number). We will also still use the bulletin and Mass announcements.   Do you lead one of the many small groups/ministries at St. Francis Xavier? Flocknote can be a very useful tool to communicate with your members effectively and at a moments notice. If you are interested in having your group listed through St. Francis Xavier’s Flocknote or have questions on how it works, please contact Travis in the Parish Office at 763-489-9264.   Ready to join? If you are familiar with Flocknote or ready to sign-up, Text-to-join information is below, or call Travis in the Parish Office, to get access to all the groups and communication networks we have available. More information will be provided about how to sign-up for Flocknote. Travis Nelson Fri, 24 Jul 2026 16:05:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2252 https://stfxb.org/Resources/News/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2258/Support-St-Francis-Xavier-Through-Business-Advertisement#Comments 0 https://stfxb.org/DesktopModules/CM.NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=115&ModuleID=652&ArticleID=2258 https://stfxb.org:443/DesktopModules/CM.NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2258&PortalID=3&TabID=115 https://stfxb.org/Resources/News/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2258/Support-St-Francis-Xavier-Through-Business-Advertisement Travis Nelson Thu, 23 Jul 2026 18:18:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2258 https://stfxb.org/Resources/News/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1547/Bags-to-Benches-Program#Comments 0 https://stfxb.org/DesktopModules/CM.NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=115&ModuleID=652&ArticleID=1547 https://stfxb.org:443/DesktopModules/CM.NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1547&PortalID=3&TabID=115 https://stfxb.org/Resources/News/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1547/Bags-to-Benches-Program We are teaming up with Whirltronics (local Buffalo business) to turn plastic bags into a community bench! Bring clean, dry plastic bags & film to the church, parish office or school and place them in the designated receptacles.  Let’s keep plastics out of landfills and put a new bench at our church/school.   IMPORTANT: All bags/plastics must clean, dry and free of food residue to be accepted. Plastic Bags Only - No Plastic Food Containers or Bottles.   Accepted materials (examples) – If the plastic stretches, it is acceptable         Clean, dry polyethylene film (no food residue): Grocery/carryout bags, bread bags, bubble wrap, ice bags, newspaper sleeves, recloseable food storage bags (i.e. Ziploc), cereal bags, beverage case wrapping, softener salt bags, produce bags, pallet wrap/stretch film and wood pellet bags. Not accepted: Crinkly films (chip/candy bags), food‑soiled film, compostable/biodegradable bags, rigid plastics, and strapping. Travis Nelson Thu, 23 Jul 2026 01:01:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1547 https://stfxb.org/Resources/News/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1789/Upcoming-Senior-Fun-Day#Comments 0 https://stfxb.org/DesktopModules/CM.NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=115&ModuleID=652&ArticleID=1789 https://stfxb.org:443/DesktopModules/CM.NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1789&PortalID=3&TabID=115 https://stfxb.org/Resources/News/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1789/Upcoming-Senior-Fun-Day Tuesday, August 11th | 1:00pm | Parish Hall Inviting all seniors (60+) to come enjoy time together.  Come socialize and watch a video by Father Mike Schmitz. Questions? Call Marcia at 763-682-2090.   P.S. Don't forget to vote in the Primary Election! Travis Nelson Tue, 21 Jul 2026 16:48:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1789 https://stfxb.org/Resources/News/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2240/Thursday-Morning-Mass-On-Location#Comments 0 https://stfxb.org/DesktopModules/CM.NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=115&ModuleID=652&ArticleID=2240 https://stfxb.org:443/DesktopModules/CM.NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2240&PortalID=3&TabID=115 https://stfxb.org/Resources/News/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2240/Thursday-Morning-Mass-On-Location Thursday Morning Mass 9:30am Mass | Rotated Through Various Locations   Upcoming Locations: July 30th - Church August 6th - Lake Ridge (310 Lake Blvd. South, Buffalo) August 13th - Havenwood (150 Division St. South, Buffalo) August 20th - NO MASS August 27th - Church   Thursday Morning Mass On Location Packet (including Maps)   The 9:30am Mass rotates locations throughout the month among the various facilities and the church (Lake Ridge, Havenwood, Park View & Park Terrace).   One of the Corporal Works of Mercy is to visit the sick and the homebound.  I encourage parishioners who are able to attend Mass at this different time to join us in prayer with these often-forgotten parishioners.  It is always a joy to brighten another’s day with the gift of presence. Thank you for your understanding, your flexibility, and your continued support of our parish community.   Fr. Austin Barnes    Travis Nelson Wed, 24 Jun 2026 20:39:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2240