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Welcome to the parish family of Saint Augustine – Saint Francis Xavier!

It is a joy for me to serve these two distinct communities that have played such an important role in Park Slope, Brooklyn for so many years.  Since being named the administrator of both parishes in July 2021, I have been working with staff and lay leadership to bring these communities together in a way that can better address the needs of all parishioners and visitors.  As these two communities share their unique gifts with each other, all who enter either church will be welcomed by the presence of Christ in and through those gifts. Know that you and your unique gifts have a place here.  

The combined parish family of St. Augustine – St. Francis Xavier is a refuge for healing in this very broken world.  As we continue to face challenges in our city, country and Church, may we respond to the prophetic call that has been placed on our hearts to be witnesses of hope.  I look forward to meeting you and getting to know you!

Peace, prayers, and blessings,

Fr. Frank C. Tumino



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Finding Saint Augustine - Saint Francis Xavier

Contact Us Mass Times

Confession Times

Reconciliation

Wednesday 9:30am, immediately following weekday mass at St. Francis Xavier - 225 6th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215 (Park Slope)

Saturday 4:00-4:45PM at St. Francis Xavier Church, Brooklyn, NY, 11215 (Park Slope) 

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Mass Times

Weekend Mass Schedule

Saturday Vigil, 5:00pm – St. Francis Xavier
Sunday, 9:30am – St. Francis Xavier
Sunday, 12:00pm – St. Augustine

Weekday Mass Schedule

Monday-Thursday, 9:00am – St. Francis Xavier

*Saint Francis Xavier is open for daily private prayer and reflection Monday- Friday from 8:00AM-12PM.

Office Hours

Monday - Friday
9:30am-4:30pm

Contact Us

718.638.1880

Mailing Address for Saint Augustine and Saint Francis Xavier:                                   225 6th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215

Saint Francis Xavier location: 225 6th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215

Saint Augustine location: 116 6th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11217

[email protected]

Pastoral Associate/Director of Faith Formation: Ms. Natalia Parra - [email protected]

Parish Secretary: Mrs. Mona Tramonte - [email protected]

Pastor: Fr. Frank C. Tumino - [email protected]

Mass: What to Expect

The central Catholic act of worship is attending the Mass, or Divine Liturgy. The Mass is divided into two parts: the Liturgy of the Word, and the Liturgy of the Eucharist. 

During the first part, the priest leads us in prayer and songs, praising God, thanking Him, and asking Him for forgiveness. We hear Scripture readings, the priest gives a talk, and then we all pronounce the core principles of our faith. 

In the second part, the priest says the blessing, transforming bread and wine into the Body and Blood of Christ. We all say the "Our Father" prayer, and then receive communion. Finally, there is a closing prayer and final blessing.

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Why go to mass? Sacraments
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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.
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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...
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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...
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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,...