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/

09/14/2026

Today is the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, a reminder that Jesus Christ truly died for our sins on the cross nearly 2,000 years ago. So what better way to spend this feast day than by reflecting upon some of the most compelling artistic depictions of the cross in history? Watch today's video, and let Fr. John Rice know what you learned!

It's easy to feel self-righteous when others mess up. Like their offense against us is unforgivable. But in today's Gosp...
09/13/2026

It's easy to feel self-righteous when others mess up. Like their offense against us is unforgivable. But in today's Gospel, Jesus puts us in our place.
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Think about it. We have sinned against God--our creator and redeemer, who loves us perfectly and made us out of nothing. There is no greater offense! And yet, God forgives our sins. He is merciful, even though we don't deserve it in the least.
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If that's how God loves us, how do we love those who have wronged us? Are we quick to forgive? Or do we hold it over them, like the wicked servant? Good things to ponder today, St Francis Xavier family. Let's ask God to help us forgive more freely, just as he has forgiven us.

What's in a name? A good question to ask today on the feast of the Most Holy Name of Mary.⁣For Catholics, names aren't j...
09/12/2026

What's in a name? A good question to ask today on the feast of the Most Holy Name of Mary.
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For Catholics, names aren't just about individuality, but about connecting us to the communion of saints. Classics like Paul, Joseph, Theresa and--yes--Mary are great, but did you know there's a whole array of options available? With that in mind, here are some unique Catholic names to consider.
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BOYS:
Crispin - a 3rd-century martyr and the patron of cobblers and leather workers.
Augustine - an all-time-great theologian and Pope Leo XIV's favorite saint!
Fulton - pays homage to the great American evangelist Fulton Sheen, who's about to be beatified!
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GIRLS:
Eulalia - a brave martyr from Roman times and such a lyrical name!
Colette - vintage appeal, with ties to a humble religious sister and miracle worker!
Seraphina - a heavenly name inspired by the highest-ranking angels.
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Of course, there are so many more. Who knows, maybe one of these will inspire the names of some future St Francis Xavier babies!

Today marks 25 years since one of the worst tragedies to ever happen on American soil: the terrorist attacks of 9/11. 2,...
09/11/2026

Today marks 25 years since one of the worst tragedies to ever happen on American soil: the terrorist attacks of 9/11. 2,977 victims died in the attacks, and we lift them and all who were affected by these senseless acts of violence up in prayer.
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Part of working to prevent tragedies like this from occurring again is remembering what that painful, horrific day was like. So St Francis Xavier family, we want to provide a space for you to share: where were you on 9/11? How did you learn about the attacks, and how did they impact you? Feel free to share in the comments below.

Pope Leo XIV loves baseball. Could he canonize the sport's patron saint?⁣There's someone at the top of the order for suc...
09/10/2026

Pope Leo XIV loves baseball. Could he canonize the sport's patron saint?
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There's someone at the top of the order for such a designation: Blessed Michael McGivney. Not only was the Connecticut priest the founder of the Knights of Columbus. He was also a big promoter of baseball--and a pretty good player himself.
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It's National Little League month, so follow the link for some timely reading on the subject! And Bl. Michael McGivney, pray for all of our baseball players here at St Francis Xavier!

Today is the feast of St. Peter Claver, a 17th-century missionary who dedicated his life to serving enslaved Africans. S...
09/09/2026

Today is the feast of St. Peter Claver, a 17th-century missionary who dedicated his life to serving enslaved Africans. So let's reflect on what Sacred Scripture has to say about something near and dear to St. Peter Claver's heart: in*******al harmony.
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Although Scripture doesn't speak of "race" in the way we understand it today, the Bible is clear: all people were created by God in his image and are called to eternal union with him in heaven through the blood of Christ. Here are some relevant passages:
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"There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free person, there is not male and female; for you are all one in Christ Jesus." -- Galatians 3:28
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"In truth, I see that God shows no partiality. Rather, in every nation whoever fears him and acts uprightly is acceptable to him." -- Acts 10:34-35
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"A great multitude, which no one could count, from every nation, race, people, and tongue, stood before the throne and before the Lamb." -- Revelation 7:9
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St Francis Xavier family: let's lead a consistent with the Gospel's teaching on the equal dignity of people of all races, just as St. Peter Claver did.

“As Eden was the Paradise of Creation, Mary is the Paradise of the Incarnation, and in her as a Garden were celebrated t...
09/08/2026

“As Eden was the Paradise of Creation, Mary is the Paradise of the Incarnation, and in her as a Garden were celebrated the first nuptials of God and man.” -- Fulton Sheen

09/07/2026

Happy Labor Day, St Francis Xavier! Today, we celebrate the dignity of work--and work for its protection amidst artificial intelligence and increased automation. To help, let's take a look at Pope Leo XIV's encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas, and what it says about preserving the dignity of work in the age of AI.

We live in an age of cancel culture: people sharing someone else's perceived faults in public with the goal of removing ...
09/06/2026

We live in an age of cancel culture: people sharing someone else's perceived faults in public with the goal of removing them from their position. Cancel culture isn't an attempt to bring someone to the truth; it's an attempt to remove them because they are considered an obstacle.
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As Jesus makes clear in today's Gospel, "cancel culture" is not the way of Christians. This doesn't mean there aren't times when we shouldn't go public with someone's wrongdoings. But this comes only after we have first spoken with them privately, and then within our Church.
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Why does Jesus insist on first bringing up someone's sin against you one-on-one? Because the goal isn't punishment or removal; it's reconciliation.
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Let's follow Christ's lead, St Francis Xavier family, and seek to reconcile with those who've wronged us--not cancel them.

It's World Beard Day! And what better way to celebrate than taking a look at what Sacred Scripture has to say about faci...
09/05/2026

It's World Beard Day! And what better way to celebrate than taking a look at what Sacred Scripture has to say about facial hair?
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In the Bible, beards are a sign of dignity and maturity. In fact, Jewish priests were instructed to let their facial hair grow.
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"They shall not shave their heads, nor shave off the edges of their beards, nor lacerate their bodies." -- Leviticus 21:5
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And the Psalms reference beards in connection with the priesthood and blessing.
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"Like precious ointment on the head, running down upon the beard, upon the beard of Aaron, upon the collar of his robes." -- Psalm 133:2
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Shaving one's beard could be an expression of shame or lamentation. After the fall of Jerusalem to Babylon, Jeremiah noted the following:
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"Everyone has shaved his beard, torn his garments, and gashed himself..." -- Jeremiah 41:5
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The Bible doesn't explicitly say that Jesus had a beard, but it was the norm among Jewish men in the 1st century. Nonetheless, the New Testament shifts the focus away from external appearance to what's on the inside.
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"Your adornment should not be an external one...but rather the hidden character of the heart." -- 1 Peter 3:3-4
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So should Catholic men have beards today? It's increasingly more common. But while it can be a symbol of wisdom and maturity, one's character and virtue are truly what count.
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Now that you're an expert on the Bible and beards, make sure to let Fr. John Rice know what you've learned!

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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