We value the Lordship of Jesus Christ!

We acknowledge Jesus Christ as the head of our church and fully submit ourselves to His will. In every aspect of our ministry our goal is always to honor and glorify the Lord Jesus Christ.

We value Bible-centered Preaching and Teaching!

We believe the Bible is God’s inspired authoritative and trustworthy rule of faith and practice for Christians. Therefore, we submit ourselves to its teaching, commit ourselves to do what it says, and yield our lives to become what Christ desires for us to be.

We believe in the power of prayer. Therefore, the ministries and activities our church will be characterized by a reliance on personal and corporate prayer in all areas of our lives and ministry.

We value Evangelism and World Missions!

We believe in the Great Commission commanded to us by Jesus Christ and we are committed to reaching unsaved and unchurched people locally, nationally and worldwide. We will use every available Christ-honoring means to pursue, win and disciple the people in our sphere of influence.

We believe God ordained the family to glorify him. We are committed to cultivate an atmosphere which promotes spiritual growth within the family by reaching families with the gospel, discipling them in Christ-like character and teaching each family member how to fulfill their God-given role.

Liturgical Ministry – St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church

Liturgical Ministries are scheduled quarterly after receiving Time Away Notices from volunteers. Ministers are scheduled at the same Mass as other family members. An app is available to easily review schedules and request substitutes.

Sam "Jay" Tumminello

Directory of Liturgy
Phone: 208-803-5417

There are many ways that you can serve in liturgies at Saint Francis Xavier!

Altar Servers

Altar Servers

Boys and girls, 3rd Grade and above who have received their First Communion, assist the priest at the altar during Mass.

Greeters & Ushers

Greeters & Ushers

Greeters and ushers welcome and assist Mass attendees. Ushers also take up the collection, help people move comfortably in procession to receive Holy Communion, and distribute bulletins after Mass.

Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion

Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion

Parishioners assist the priest in distributing the Eucharist during Mass.

Sacristans

Sacristans

Sacristans are dedicated parishioners who take care of the sacred vessels. For more information, please contact Marianne Sharbel at (205) 879-8188.

Lectors

Lectors

Men, women and confirmed teens share in this ministry as they proclaim the Scriptures at Mass during the Liturgy of the Word.

Music Ministry

Music Ministry

Our music ministry is eager to provide quality leadership through music that encourages complete participation of the congregation in sung prayer. Click here to learn more.

Related Ministries

Flower Guild

Flower Guild

The Flower Guild is comprised of parishioners whose talents for floral arranging are shared with -- and enjoyed by -- the congregation. For more information, please contact Marianne Sharbel at (205) 879-8188.

Children's Liturgy of the Word

Children's Liturgy of the Word

Children's Liturgy of the Word is for our children, ages 5-9, to meet together during Mass for their own time to reflect on our Sunday Mass readings. Catechists help to explain the Scripture stories using age-appropriate language and presentations. We hope that you will join us on Sunday at the 8:30 am or 11 am Masses during the school year.

Wedding Coordinators

Wedding Coordinators

The Wedding Coordinators are a group of parishioners who meet with engaged couples assisting and facilitating all details surrounding their marriage ceremony.