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The Hunger

Do something Radical during Lent – Join us for the HUNGER!

St. Francis Xavier is teaming up with St. Raphael, Sacred Heart, St. Henry, St. Vincent de Paul and St. Bonaventure for the Hunger! In the last Sixteen years this event has raised more than $100,000.00 for missions and ministries that serve the poor both at home and abroad.

Dates: TBD

For current 8th grade through adult

St. Francis Xavier HUNGER Participants

  • Will join forces with the youth ministries of three other parishes to raise financial support for national & international missions
  • Will fast for 24 hours while doing community service, entering into the life of prayer, participating in the Sacraments, and learning more about the social dimensions of Catholic Teaching

Registration Currently closed

Adult Leaders – We need adult chaperones to help transport youth to various service sites – Please consider helping out!

Questions, please contact Debbie Gladitsch

HUNGER Ministry Focus: See below to learn more about the three ministries that we support

Buffalo Food Shelf

The Buffalo Food Shelf is a Christian, non-profit, community-based organization supplementing food and hygiene items to those in need within the community of Buffalo, Minnesota. Through ongoing generous donations, we continue to support an ever-growing number of families in need of hunger relief. It is through the city of Buffalo’s generosity and the grace of God that we can continue in our mission to feed the hungry in our community.

Click here for the Buffalo Food Shelf website

Cornerstone, Options for Women

Cornerstone is a nonprofit pregnancy medical clinic and resource center dedicated to providing compassionate, confidential care to women facing an unexpected pregnancy. Our services range greatly from pregnancy and STD testing, limited obstetrical ultrasounds, to peer counseling and education classes. These services are 100% free of charge. Our nurses and client advocates are serious about giving women the best care possible, so when you feel there are no other options, we are here to help.

Click here for the Cornerstone, Options for Women Website