Welcome to St. Francis Xavier Church Willard, Ohio
Reverend George Mahas
St. Francis Xavier Church Mass Times
WEEKEND LITURGY SCHEDULE
Saturday 4:00 p.m.
Sunday 10:30 a.m.
Sunday 12:30 p.m. Celebrated in Spanish
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION
One half hour before Mass
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
Adoration is held the First Friday of the month.
First Friday Adoration hours:
Friday 9:30 am until Benediction at noon.
Come and sit with our Lord anytime during those hours for as long as you like.
WEEKDAY LITURGY SCHEDULE
Thursday, 8:30 a.m.
Friday, 12:00 p.m.
Lent begins 2/17/2021
Click below for 2021 Sunday Readings
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.
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
