St. Francis Xavier Parish, La Grange, IL

09/08/2026

You’re invited to an Ignatian Adventure this fall!

Join us at St. Francis Xavier for the Friday Morning Men’s Spiritual Intensive, a chance to slow down, deepen your prayer life, and reflect on where God is working in your life.

This experience will be facilitated by Tom Marthaler, a certified Ignatian Spiritual Director and SFX parishioner. Each gathering will offer guidance and materials to help you commit to a regular time of prayer and reflection throughout the week.

📅 First & Third Fridays, beginning September 18
⏰ 6:45-8:15 AM
📍 Unity Hall

Come as you are and take the next step on your own Ignatian Adventure!

09/07/2026

Knit or crochet?🧶 Come stitch, pray, and be part of this beautiful ministry.

The SFX Prayer Shawl Ministry creates beautiful knitted and crocheted blankets to give to those who are in need of comfort and healing. Each blanket is blessed before it is lovingly shared with someone who needs it.

❤️ We’d love to have you join us! All skill levels are welcome.

Our next gathering is Wednesday, Sept. 9, from 6:30–7:30 PM in the Courtyard Room.

09/05/2026

Men, you’re invited! 🙏

Join us this fall for That Man Is You! as we explore Apostles of the New Springtime - a powerful journey of faith and brotherhood.

📅 Tuesdays at 8:00 PM
📍 Music Room
🗓️ Beginning September 15

Come grow in your faith, build meaningful friendships, and strengthen your relationship with Christ.

All men are welcome!

09/04/2026

09/03/2026

📖 Grow Deeper in Your Faith Through Scripture!

Join us for Thursday Morning Scripture Study at St. Francis Xavier! Together, we’ll dive into Scripture, reflect on God’s Word, and deepen our relationship with Christ.

2026–2027 Studies Include:
• The Gospel of Matthew
• Faith, Hope & Love in the Bible
• Women in the New Testament
• Panorama of the New Testament

📅 Thursdays | 9:30-11:00 AM
📍 Unity Hall
🗓️ Beginning September 10

Whether you’re new to Scripture study or have been studying for years, all are welcome!

09/02/2026

There’s still room for more voices! 🎶

The St. Francis Xavier Children’s Choir is welcoming students in Grades 1-8 to join us for a fun year of singing, friendship, and faith!

Whether your child has been part of the choir before or is interested in trying something new, we’d love to have them join us as we share our voices with the parish community throughout the year.

A special shoutout to our 1st, 2nd, and 5th graders - we’d love to have more of you in the choir! 🎤🎵

📅 Register by Friday, September 4! The link to register is in our bio!

Come sing with us! ✨

09/01/2026

SFX Feast of St. Phoebe Prayer & Celebration!

All men and women are invited to join us in Unity Hall on Thursday September 3, 6:30-8:30 PM. As a Participating Organization with , we're honored to join the worldwide gathering celebrating St. Phoebe through this year's theme of Enduring Partnerships in Mission.

✨ What to Expect ✨
- Refreshments!
- Prayer through St. Phoebe's intercession
- Lifting up what's possible when women and men walk together in mission
- An invitation to contribute to the Church's ongoing discernment during the Synod's Implementation Phase

09/01/2026

📅 Updated The 120 Calendar!

We’ve updated The 120 Calendar and merged more events for our underclassmen and upperclassmen. Please take a look at the updated calendar and save the dates!

If you have any questions, please contact Chrissy at [email protected].

08/31/2026

Our Parish Livestream Is Moving to YouTube!

Beginning Sunday, September 6, our 9:00 AM Mass livestream will be moving from Facebook to YouTube! 🙏

You can watch the livestream:
• On our parish website by visiting the “Livestream” page
• Directly on YouTube by searching Saint Francis Xavier Parish La Grange or

This move will make our livestream more accessible and reliable for everyone - including those without a Facebook account.

Thank you for your support and patience as we make this transition! ❤️

We’ll see you online for Mass!

08/30/2026

Welcome to St. Francis Xavier 9am Mass 8.30.2026