St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church

June 15 ( School parish auditorium): International Food Fest with Cook Off & Tasting Sponsored by the Daughters of Isabella:
                    - Doors open at 5:00 pm. 
                    - Sample contestants’ dishes and vote on their favorite appetizer, soup/salad, entrée, dessert and decorated booth.
                    - A cash bar will be served. 
                    - Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door. For more information about the ticket price or help selling the ticket, please contact Jeannie Redmann 214-5548 or email the Daughter’s of Isabella at joanofarc1405@gmail.com.

June 18 (6:15 pm - 7:30 pm in church): Theology formation and reflection with Fr. Joe Palermo's presenation on topic "What is God’s plan for marriage?"

June 23 (1:00 pm - 4:00 pm): Jazz Brunch in St. Joseph Hall:
                     - Tickets are $20 per person and must be presented in advance of the event.
                     - Menu: New Orleans Grillades and Grits, Walnut and Pear Salad, Joan Farris Cookies and a cash bar.
                     - Live Music by “New Orleans Banjos + 2”.
                     - Proceeds will benefit the parish hospitality.

July 23 (6:15 pm - 7:30 pm in church): Theology formation and reflection with topic "Is Faith contradictory to Reason?" presented by Dr. Basil Davis, PhD, Theology and Physics. 

July 30 (6:15 pm - 7:30 pm in church): Theology formation and reflection with topic "What does the Church say about Immigration?" presented by Deacon Martin Gutierrez, Division Director, Catholic Charities.

          As Christ's disciples, we are called to go forth and spread the good news of His Resurrection. Our parish's many ministries are examples of how many of you answer that call. Our ministries require not only gifts of time and talent, but also of financial help.
           Please prayerfully consider supporting St. Francis Xavier with electronic donations through Faith Direct. Signing up is easy! Visit faith.direct/LA422 or text the word ENROLL to (Text-to-Give Phone Number). 
           Thank you for your continued support of our parish family!

     Fr. Nile Gross of Notre Dame Seminary gave a wonderful presentation entitled “How to get more out of the Mass” at St. Francis Xavier Church on February 2, 2019.  By special request of those who attended the presentation, we attach a copy of the text of Fr. Nile’s talk below under "Parish Flyers and information."  Also check below for a You Tube video of a similar talk by Fr. Nile on the Holy Mass..

- Monday through Saturday: after 8:00 am Mass.
- Thursday: 6:00 pm  
- Saturday: 3:30 pm