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.

Pastoral Care – St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church

Sister Sara Burress, O.S.B.

Director of Pastoral Ministry
Phone: 205-803-5414
Email: pastoralcare@sfxbirmingham.com

Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion to the Sick and Homebound

Parishioners who participate in this ministry (EMHCs) receive training to make pastoral visits and bring the Sacrament of Holy Communion to members of our parish family who are temporarily or permanently homebound or in a senior adult care facility. Each minister is asked to visit once a week. Hospitalized SFX parishioners will be visited by Sr. Sara Burress, O.S.B. and/or a priest if that person or family member notifies the office.

Anointing of the Sick

The Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick is administered upon request in the case of serious illness or surgery. During Advent/Christmas and Lent/Easter, our priests anoint our parishioners who are homebound and in nursing homes. Parishioners can also receive the sacrament following weekend mass.

Monthly Memorial Mass

Saint Francis Xavier offers a Memorial Mass on the first Thursday of each month at 5:30 pm in the Chapel. Anyone can attend these monthly Masses to remember deceased loved ones.

Grief Support Groups

An 8-week Grief Support Group program is offered once or twice a year.

Funeral Sacristans

Funeral sacristans are parishioners trained to serve specifically at Funeral Masses.

Funeral Coordinators

Funeral Coordinators are parishioners trained to assist Sister Sara with funerals and to "sub" for her when she is away.

Funeral Planning

St. Francis Xavier offers this funeral planning information to assist families who have just lost a loved one as well as for those who are making funeral preparations for themselves or a loved one prior to their death.

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Funeral Meal Teams

Presently our parish has seven teams of parishioners who offer comfort in the name of our parish family by preparing food and serving meals to our bereaved families following funeral liturgies. These funeral lunches are served in the Parish Hall or Joseph Room (if available) following the funeral.