St. Francis Xavier Youth Ministry

03/19/2023

Hey Teens! We want to hear from YOU!
Do you have questions or concerns about the Church? What are we doing well? How can we improve? What change would you like to see happen? Here is an opportunity for you to voice your opinion about the Church. Please take 10 minutes to complete the survey linked here: https://portal.catholicleaders.org/d/g5dx6g

01/06/2023

Calling all high-schoolers interested in science, technology, or sci-fi!
On Saturday, January 21, the Newman Forum’s “Science, Science Fiction, and God” conference will gather hundreds of teens from all over Chicagoland at the University of St. Mary of the Lake to explore questions such as: Is It a Sin to Lie to Siri? If We Discover Aliens, Should We Baptize Them? Is Merlin a Scientist? Is Luke Skywalker a Saint? Meeting with experts in their fields, we will discuss cutting-edge scientific knowledge, great works of sci-fi literature, and how the faith of the church enhances our pursuit of both. For more information or to register, click here:

February 5, 2022

12/18/2022

4th Sunday of Advent. Your challenge for this week is to enjoy and celebrate this holiday season. Yes, Advent is a time to prepare for Christ's coming but in that preparation there is hope and joy. So this week that is your challenge, to enjoy and celebrate this final week of preparation.

12/15/2022

Calling all freshmen and sophomores!
January 13 & 14, 2023
Freshmen and Sophomores from St. John of the Cross, St. Francis and St. Cletus are invited to attend our Frosh/Soph LOCK-IN Retreat in the SJC Parish Center Friday, January 13-14, 2023, Friday, 6pm-finishing Saturday 4pm. Mass. Grab your sleeping bag, tell a friend and we’ll see you there! Register here!

St. John of the Cross Parish

12/14/2022

Kairos 40 registration is open! Kairos is a four retreat for all juniors and seniors from St. Francis Xavier, St. Cletus, and St. John of the Cross held at a retreat center in the Chicago area. Retreat dates are February 23rd to February 26th.
Register for the retreat here: https://forms.gle/dtyEA5RCfDQ2NygZ7
Pay the retreat fee here: https://www.givecentral.org/location/218/event/11410

12/11/2022

Our Advent Challenge series continues today, the 3rd Sunday of Advent. This week you are challenged to receive the sacrament of Confession or to pray the examination of conscience. To prepare for Christ's coming, let us acknowledge the times when we have fallen short and work on being better the next time. Let us all start this new liturgical year off on the right foot.

12/08/2022

This weekend is the first weekend for the Giving Tree Program. If you are interested in purchasing a gift for an individual in need this holiday season, please grab a gift tag following any of the weekend Masses this weekend. Wrap and return the gift (with the gift tag) to the Unity Hall entrance (between the school and church building) before any of the Masses the weekend of December 18th. We have 400 gift tags that need to be filled this year. Thank you in advance for making this holiday season a little merrier!

12/04/2022

Today is the second Sunday of Advent. We will continue with our Advent Challenge series. This week you are challenged to get in some daily prayer each day. Advent is a time to prepare for the coming of Christ. Let us prepare our hearts each day this week with a few moments in prayer.

11/28/2022

Are you looking for a way to give back this holiday season? The Giving Tree Program is looking for volunteers. We need assistance with distributing tags at all the Masses the weekend of December 10th and 11th. We are also in need of assistance with organizing the gifts in Joyce hall the morning of December 18th. Adults and teens are both welcome to help. If you are interested in volunteering, please sign up using this google form:

This year we are partnering with St. Agatha's for the giving tree program. We will be collecting and distributing over 400 gifts this year. Thank you for being willing to volunteer to help make this wonderful program happen another year.

11/27/2022

Today is the first Sunday of Advent. Advent is a time to prepare our hearts for the coming of Christ. Each week I would like to present you with a challenge to help you do just that.
For this week, let us journey with Mary. She, as Jesus's mother, had much to prepare for. This week, let us journey with her. Pray at least one Hail Mary each day.

11/24/2022

Church League Gym Supervisor Needed - must be 18 years old to apply. 4 or 5 hours on Saturday afternoons or evenings for a total of 9 Saturdays from December to March. Responsibilites include unlocking and locking the gym, setting out chairs for both teams, keeping score, and supervising players, coaches, and fans to keep a fun and safe environment. Contact Jenette Teran at [email protected] if interested.

11/06/2022

Join us tonight!