St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, Parkersburg WV

St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, Parkersburg WV Pastor: Fr. John Rice, [email protected]
website: www.stx-pburg.org

Deacon: Rev. Mr. Vic Cwynar Sundays 10:30 a.m. & 5:00 p.m. Please call the Parish Office.

WEEKEND MASSES:

First Saturday 8:00 a.m
Saturday Vigil 5:00 p.m. Holy Days as announced

WEEKDAY MASSES:

Monday & Friday 12:10 p.m. Tuesday & Thursday 8:00 a.m
Wednesday 7:00 p.m. CONFESSIONS:
Saturday 4:00 – 4:45 p.m., during Holy Hour, or by appointment

BAPTISMS: By appointment. Pre-baptismal instructions for parents required. Call the Parish Office for arrangements. MARRIAGES: Must be

arranged at least six months in advance. CARE OF SICK: Please notify the Pastor when someone is seriously ill and/or in the hospital. Sacraments or care of the seriously ill at anytime, day or night. ADORATION:
Monday - Wednesday - Friday - 1 hour before daily mass

WEEKLY/MONTHLY EVENTS:
Adoration Every Weekday, One Hour Before Mass
Every First Monday of the Month – Mass of Healing, 7:00 p.m. Every Tuesday – Senior Stitches; 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. at Senior Citizen Building
Every Tuesday – Dance Lessons at Knights of Columbus, 6:30 p.m. Every Wednesday – Stone Soup Kitchen –11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. First Sunday of Month – Rosary Altar Members sit together at 10:30 a.m. Mass
Every Third Monday – Book Club – 9:30 a.m., Parish Center
Every Third Monday – Mass of Reparation, 7:00 p.m. Every Thursday – RCIA at 7:00 p.m. at Parish Center
Every Friday – Women’s Bible Study, 10:00-11:30 a.m., Parish Center
Every First Saturday of the Month – Mass in Honor of the Blessed Mother, 8:00a.m. Every First Saturday of the Month – Rosary Making – Parish Center, 9:30 a.m. HOW TO EXPLAIN & DEFEND THE CATHOLIC FAITH:
http://www.parishic.com/How%20to%20defend%20the%20catholic%20faith.pdf


"Substantial Foundations: A History of St. Francis Xavier Parish" by Roger Nedeff

Free at Google books:
http://books.google.com/books?id=KNNDu1EZ7dwC&lpg=PP1&pg=PP1 =onepage&q&f=true

The history of St. Francis Xavier can be found here:
http://www.stx-pburg.org/stx_history.htm
http://www.electricearl.com/parkersburg/xavier.html


Catholic Websites:
http://www.blessedmotherschildren.com/
http://www.vatican.va/
http://www.dwc.org/
http://www.newliturgicalmovement.org/
http://www.strangenotions.com/
http://www.ewtn.com/
http://www.churchmilitant.tv/
http://www.ucatholic.com/
http://www.divineoffice.org/
http://www.catholicscomehome.org/
http://www.wordonfire.org/
http://www.catholic.com//
http://www.radioreplies.info/
http://www.ncregister.com/
http://www.catholicmemes.com/
http://www.cardinalnewmansociety.org/
http://www.leafletonline.com/

Today's Gospel has a strong connection to a passage we heard proclaimed during Lent: the story of Jesus and the Samarita...
06/14/2026

Today's Gospel has a strong connection to a passage we heard proclaimed during Lent: the story of Jesus and the Samaritan woman. At the conclusion of that passage, the woman runs back to town to tell everyone about what Jesus has told her. As the townspeople begin to make their way out to the well to see Jesus, he tells the Twelve to "lift up [their] eyes, and see the fields are white for harvest." What were they looking at? The white head coverings and clothing of the Samaritans.
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It's a good reminder that often, the people we are supposed to speak the Word to are RIGHT in front of us.
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Today, let's ask the Lord for the strength to proclaim his Word to our neighbors here within the boundaries of St Francis Xavier Catholic Church.

The Sacred Heart is a furnace of charity that never cools. This June, Fr. John Rice invites you to let your heart be war...
06/14/2026

The Sacred Heart is a furnace of charity that never cools. This June, Fr. John Rice invites you to let your heart be warmed by His infinite mercy at St Francis Xavier.

06/13/2026

Church Painting



Good Afternoon!

today, I share with you that the long awaited painting of the exterior wood surfaces on the St Francis Xavier Church building will begin this Monday afternoon. The work is scheduled to continue for about four to six weeks.

During that time, workers will try to not interfere with Mass and other scheduled events in the church. Still, you may need to use a different entrance from time to time as they work in any particular area.

PLEASE NOTE: there will be times when the sidewalk is closed for safety reasons.

What will be done?
- 1 - All exterior wood will be sanded down and painted. Some may need to be replaced.
- 2 - The plexiglass covering the windows will be repaired or replaced and sealed as needed
- 3 - Some of the landscaping may be trimmed

Thank you for your patience as we get this project done!

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Yesterday, we celebrated the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Today, we remember Mary's heart, that image of her soul, which was i...
06/13/2026

Yesterday, we celebrated the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Today, we remember Mary's heart, that image of her soul, which was in perfect continuity with God's plan. Lord, give us her heart here at St Francis Xavier!

06/12/2026

RIP Sally McDonie



Dear friends,
I write today to share the news that Sally McDonnie passed away today surrounded by her family after a months long illness. May the angels and all the saints now greet her.
As most of you know, Sally served the parish in many ways over the past 50 years, including as Lector, Eucharistic Minister to the Homebound, and Catechist for adults coming into the church. She will be greatly missed by the parish community.

Arrangements are being made for Father Bill Matheny to celebrate a Mass of Christian Burial on Monday, June 15th at 11 am. Please watch the papers for more details.

Please join me in praying for the happy repose of her soul, and the consolation to the family she loved so dearly.

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06/12/2026

St Francis Xavier, it's the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus AND the World Day of Prayer for the Sanctification of Priests. But why celebrate both in one day? Watch our video to learn more.

Today is the Feast of St. Barnabas, named an Apostle in Acts 14. His name, which means "son of encouragement," is a grea...
06/11/2026

Today is the Feast of St. Barnabas, named an Apostle in Acts 14. His name, which means "son of encouragement," is a great reminder that names really matter.
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St Francis Xavier family, do you know the meaning of your name? Does it have a ? Let us know in the comments below!

Jewish-American legend Maurice Sendak was born on this day in 1928. Though he lived in America, he was deeply affected b...
06/10/2026

Jewish-American legend Maurice Sendak was born on this day in 1928. Though he lived in America, he was deeply affected by the deaths of numerous family members during the Holocaust. His scary, haunting images result from this connection.
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He's most famous for "Where the Wild Things Are," one of the most popular children's books of all time

Who is your best friend? Aristotle notes that there are three types of friends: those of utility, pleasure, and virtue. ...
06/08/2026

Who is your best friend? Aristotle notes that there are three types of friends: those of utility, pleasure, and virtue. In the Christian understanding, truly virtuous friendship continues into heaven because the two people have spurred each other on to holiness. Learn more about virtuous friends here:
https://www.focolaremedia.com/magazine/content/saintly-friends

Address

609 Market Street
Parkersburg, WV
26101

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 1pm

Telephone

+13044226786

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