Baptism Preparation Ministry
Baptism Committee members coordinate our parish Baptism program. They welcome new parents during an interview session. They help lead a session on raising your child in the faith. They are present...
Book Clubs
Our parish currently hosts book clubs and a bible study group. Brooklyn Bible Explorers: Angels in the Bible We are starting another session of Bible study next Sunday, January 28. Fr. Bill...
Boy Scouts & Cub Scouts
St. Francis Xavier has been the home of wonderful scouting programs for many years. Currently, only Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts are meeting on a regular basis. The Cub Scouts meet on Wednesday...
Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist
The role of an extraordinary minister of Holy Communion is to assist the priest in serving communion during the celebration of Mass. Communion ministers are scheduled to serve communion at a...
The Garden Committee
The Garden Committee takes wonderful care of the lawn and garden areas surrounding our beautiful churches. Committee members are each responsible for one particular section of the property.
Helping Hands Food Pantry
Helping Hands Food Pantry Closure After two years of prayer, reflection and consultation with the Pastor’s Advisory Committee, the members of the Board of the Helping Hands Food Pantry, the...
Lectors
Lectors are prophets and heralds of the Word of God. Their duty is to bring the printed Word to life by their voice, their attitude and their physical bearing at Masses and special Liturgies. In...
Lending Library
What's in our library? It offers more than 500 religious books and videos ranging from the classic to the contemporary. It also includes a children's section with prayer books, lives of the Saints,...
Liturgy Committee
St. Augustine The committee has as its goal the enhancement of St. Augustine’s liturgical environment. Each liturgical season our members read up on environmental decorating studies prepared by...
Ministers of Hospitality and Ushers
Welcome Team The Ministers of Hospitality help to provide a welcoming atmosphere at our parish. Hospitality is important to us here at Saint Augustine - Saint Francis Xavier parish. We are...
Music/Choir
Music is an integral part of the spiritual life of St. Augustine - St. Francis Xavier. Learn more about our programs on our Music Ministry page. The choir enhances the liturgical celebrations by...
Prayer Group
Our Prayer Group meets at 7:30 pm on the third Tuesday of each month from September through June in the Rectory. The prayer meeting offers a structured opportunity to share prayer, Scripture, and...
Prayer Shawl Ministry
Members of our Prayer Shawl Ministry knit/crochet shawls, lap blankets, and baptismal shawls, and pray for the person who will be the recipient. Prayer shawls can be given for all occasions:...
Religious Education
Learn more on our Faith Formation page. Catechists are members of the parish community who have shown a special interest in teaching children the Catholic faith and Christian values. The Director...
Rosary Society
In November 1952, the St. Francis Xavier Rosary Society was established for women parishioners to give honor and praise to the Blessed Virgin Mary. The Rosarians meet on the first Sunday of the...
Spirituality Committee
The Spirituality Committee works to ensure that all members of our faith community are provided with opportunities for religious formation and spiritual development. EVENTS Andy Warhol:...
St. Vincent de Paul
The work of the St. Vincent de Paul Society is the Gospel message in action: I was hungry, I was thirsty, I was a stranger, I was naked, I was sick - and you cared. Our St Vincent de Paul...
Volunteer Application
We appreciate your interest in volunteering at Saint Augustine-Saint Francis Xavier Church. All volunteers must be vetted before they can begin their service. The first step in this process is to...
