Welcome to  St. Francis Xavier Church Willard, Ohio

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Reverend George Mahas

Parish Life Sacrament information 

Sacrament of Baptism  - If you are expecting a child, the best time to prepare for Baptism is before your child is born.  Please call the parish office to register for your Baptism class.

Sacrament of Reconciliation  - will be held one half hour before each weekend Mass or by appointment.

First Reconciliation and First Communion- This preparation takes place in the Religious Education Program for Children beginning in the second grade.  If you have an older child that has not received the sacrament preparation for the Sacraments, please contact the Coordinator of Religious Education- Monica Sieja to discuss a  plan for your child to receive their Sacraments.

Confirmation-This preparation is for all 8th grade students in the Religious Education Program 

RCIA Invitation- The Rite of Christian Initiation of adults is the solemn adn sacred process by which adults seeking answers are brought into full harmony with our parish community and the wider Catholic Church. Candidates participate in educational, spiritual and social activities.  They meet regularly and discuss various aspects of their faith journey and of the Church doctrine, liturgy, and practices.  The journey culminates in the Sacred Sacrament of Initiation; Baptism, Holy Eucharist, and Confirmation at the Easter Vigil Mass on Holy Saturday.  Please contact the parish office for more information. Please sign up now for classes in the fall of 2021.

Sacrament of Holy Matrimony - As soon as a couple makes a decision to marry and at least six months prior to the anticipated  wedding date, they are to make arrangements with the pastor in order to begin the various steps for the marriage preparation program.

Pastoral Care of the Sick - Those weakened by age, afflicted by serious illness, or preparing for a serious operation should receive this sacrament.  Please call the Parish Office for arrangements.

Shut-ins - If you or a family member are shut-in and wish to receive Holy Communion on Sundays, please contact the Parish Office.

Annulment - Have you been thinking about getting an annulment? If so we now have a team that can help you through the process. There are 4 ladies who went through 21 hours of education and training with Msgr. Christopher Vasko, JV, JCD and continued training. If you are interested in pursuing an annulment or have questions, please contact us in the parish office at 419-935-1149

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We honor our Military

Thank you to all those who have served and are serving. 

God bless you.

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