Welcome to
St. Francis Xavier
St. Francis Xavier community is truly blessed, standing on the shoulders of those who sacrificed so much to build a church and school, not only for themselves and their families, but also for the thousands who have been part of this faith-community for over one hundred and thirty years, and the thousands yet to bless the parish and school with their presence in the future. St. Francis Xavier parish and school have been a spiritual and academic presence for many people, thanks to the spiritual leadership of the Missionaries and Sisters of the Precious Blood. Thanks also to the many lay leaders, who have guided people, young and old, on their spiritual journeys.
Fr. Joe Miller, C.PP.S., a former pastor of St. Francis Parish shared a statement in the a recent parish directory, which is as relevant today as it was at that time: "Let us pray that we be the parish family God calls us to be by being a people of hope and see the goodness of God for a better tomorrow. Together with prayer we can do this, even if it may not be easy. God is with us."
Let us continue to be the "people of hope" who continue to serve each other and carry on the legacy established by the pioneers who laid the groundwork for us many years ago.
Faces of Humanity
New Parish Pictorial Directory
It has been 10 years since our last parish pictorial directory! Coming back as your Pastor, I find the pictorial directory very useful to help me put people’s faces and names together. The only problem is that we have all gotten older, some have passed or moved, while others have joined. Our Pastoral Council has chosen Universal Church Directories to do a new directory. Pictures will be taken August 26-29 and September 24-26. There are flyers available next to the bulletins. You can sign up online or in person at the table in Gaspar Hall. To schedule your photography appointment online, simply go to www.ucdir.com, click on Photography Session Sign-Up, enter MO467 in the Church Code field and enter parish467 in the Church Password field. Follow the prompts to schedule your family’s appointment time. If you have 5 or more in your family, please use 2 consecutive time slots. For assistance in scheduling your appointment please call 816-501-8652.
Did you know that you could invite a friend or family member to take a picture? While they won’t appear in our book, they will get a free 8x10 and an opportunity to purchase pictures of their family. How about a group picture of family (grandparents with children and grandchildren)? You can also get your picture taken with your dog or cat.
Universal Church Directories works hard to not apply pressure to buy photos. While we want to give everyone the opportunity to purchase pictures, we also respect your wishes and work hard at making your experience with us professional and hassle free. Thank you for giving us the opportunity to serve your parish with a new pictorial directory.
The Mission of St. Francis Xavier
To encounter Jesus Christ and bring Him to all through Vibrant Liturgy, Lifelong Christian Formation and Social Outreach.
Mass Times
Weekend
Saturday Vigil: 4:00 PM
Sunday: 7:30 AM, 9:30** AM, 11:30 AM
Third Sunday of the Month: 6:00 PM
Mass in Vietnamese
**Streamed online at SFX1891 (YouTube)
Weekday
Monday: 7:00 AM, 8:15 AM
Tuesday: 7:00 AM, 8:15 AM
Wednesday: 7:00 AM, 8:15 AM
Thursday: 7:00 AM, 8:15 AM
Friday: 7:00 AM, 8:15 AM
Saturday: 8:00 AM
Eucharistic Adoration
First Friday Adoration at SFX
Suspended for the Summer Months. Will begin again in September.
First Friday of the Month: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Confession Times
Saturdays: 11:00 AM and 3:00 PM (Except Holy Saturday)
Or by appointment
Office Hours
Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
The parish office is closed on major holidays.
Mass Live Stream
Can't make it in person? Join us on YouTube to stay up to date with our most recent services by tuning in to one of our livestream Masses. Find the link below or click on our most recent live stream!
"God Is So Good"
Fr. Joe Bathke, C.PP.S. & Fr. Joe Miller, C.PP.S. Memorial Foundation
Donations may be made to the Fr. Joe Bathke, C.PP.S. & Fr. Joe Miller, C.PP.S. Memorial foundation by making checks payable to St. Francis Xavier Church; indicate Bathke/ Miller Foundation in the memo. The annual interest generated from the contributions made to the Foundation will be used in the general operating fund of St. Francis Xavier Parish.
The Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph is committed to combatting sexual abuse in the Church. If you are a victim of sexual abuse, or if you observe or suspect sexual abuse:
1. Call the Missouri Child Abuse Hotline at 1.800.392.3738 (if the victim is currently under the age of 18),
AND
2. Contact your local law enforcement agency or call 911, and if the abuse involves a priest, deacon, employee or volunteer of the Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph, report the suspected abuse to the Diocesan Ombudsman, ombudsman@ombudsmankcsj.org or 816-213-6024
The Diocese has a sincere commitment to providing care and healing resources to victims of sexual abuse and their families.
Please contact the Victim Advocate, at 816-714-2357
