Sacramental preparation for Reconciliation, Holy Eucharist and Confirmation is done cooperatively through the efforts of home, school and church.

Specific dates for these sacraments will be determined on an annual basis in collaboration with The Parish Priest - Rev. Fr. Martin Vallely.

Masses will be held for the entire school at various times throughout the year. Refer to the monthly calendar for specific dates and times as they become available.

Liturgical celebrations will also occur during Advent and Lent as well as during Catholic Education Week.

The sacrament of Reconciliation occurs for each division every term throughout the school year.

Family members are very welcome to attend all services.

PARISH MISSION AT SAINT FRANCIS XAVIER CHURCH: A very special Parish Mission is being held in the final week of October here at Saint Francis Xavier Parish. A Parish Mission is a privileged opportunity for a parish community; it is kind of like an extended retreat, a time to let Jesus enter into our lives, renew us, bless us. We are so happy to have, making a return visit, Passionist Father Claudio Piccinini, who will be accompanied by Ms. Andreina Brann. “Discovering the Presence of God” will be our overall theme. Father Claudio will preach at all Masses on the weekend of October 25/26, and then will conduct evening sessions on interlocking themes, starting at 7:00 P.M., each evening from Sunday the 26th through to and including Friday the 31st (Friday will start a little later, to take account of Halloween issues). Each evening except Sunday will start with a simple Mass, followed by the talk. Opportunities for discussion, Confessions, pastoral counselling appointments……………..it promises to be a great week. The Cross of Christ will overshadow us all, even literally, during those days. Make the most of it, bring your families, tell your friends and neighbours………….let’s have everyone take a chance on Jesus Christ!!!!! More info can be obtained in the parish bulletins and from the parish office staff over the course of October. Call 905-662-8593.


SAINT FRANCIS XAVIER CHURCH: 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF OPENING AND DEDICATION OF CHURCH BUILDING: It has now been 50 years that the Catholic community in original Stoney Creek has had its beautiful house of worship, and we are celebrating!!! On Sunday, November 30th, 2008, Bishop Anthony Tonnos will celebrate a Thanksgiving and Re-Dedication Mass at 2:30 P.M. This will be followed by a Reception (4:30 P.M.) and Dinner (5:30 P.M.) at Liuna Gardens on Winona Road. Tickets for the dinner are now on sale. $ 35.00/adult;
$ 20.00/child 12-and-under. To reserve tickets and tables (seats at tables will be assigned) please call the parish office, 905-662-8593, between 9:00 A.M. and 5:00 P.M. on weekdays. First come, first served. Please purchase prior to November 10th. Note also that magnificent commemorative plates are on sale (only $ 20.00, limited number) through the parish office, and also at the church entrances on some weekends this autumn.