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  • Mission Statement

    St. Francis Xavier Parish, founded in Newtowne after the landing of the Ark and Dove on St.​​​​​​​ Clement's Island, exemplifies an open-hearted community.  As the oldest Catholic Church in the original 13 colonies, we continue to embrace our legacy in serving Christ and embody His teachings.

  • Holy Mass 

    • Saturday Vigil 4:00 PM EnglishEnglishEN
    • Sunday 8:00 AM EnglishEnglishEN 11:00 AM EnglishEnglishEN
    • Mon Tue Thu Fri 8:00 AM EnglishEnglishEN Adoration from 7:00 to 7:50 am
    • Wednesday 6:30 PM EnglishEnglishEN
    • First Saturday 8:00 AM EnglishEnglishEN Adoration from 7:30 to 7:50 am

  • Our Facebook Page

    Visit and follow our page on Facebook:

    www.facebook.com/stfrancisxavierchurchmd

  • Confessions

    SATURDAYS
    3:30 pm - 3:45 pm

    SUNDAYS
    7:30 am - 7:45 am; 10:30 am - 10:45 am

    Confessions are also available by appointment:  Please email Fr. Ted at [email protected].

    Confessions are heard in the church confession room (in the sacristy).
     

  • Weekday
    Holy Hours



    Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday:
    7:00 am - 7:55 am
     

  • Contact Us

    St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church
    21370 Newtowne Neck Road
    Leonardtown, MD  20650

    Facebook: 
    www.facebook.com/stfrancisxavierchurchmd

    Parish Office:
    Phone: 301-475-9885

    Pastor:
    Rev. Edward Hegnauer
    Email:  [email protected]

  • Calendar - Church and Parish Activities

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  • Today's Readings

    • Wednesday in the Octave of Easter
      Reading 1  Acts 3:1-10
      Responsorial Psalm  Psalm 105:1-2, 3-4, 6-7, 8-9
      Sequence -- optional Victimae paschali laudes
      Gospel  Luke 24:13-35

  • Order of Christian Initiation for Adults (OCIA)

    • Are you thinking of becoming a Catholic or do you know someone who is thinking of becoming a Catholic?

    • Are you an adult Catholic who has not received Confirmation and/or First Communion or do you want to learn more about the basics of our faith?

    • We welcome you to our OCIA program (Orderof Christian Initiation for Adults) 

    • Contact Deacon Joel at [email protected] for more information.

  • New Parishioners

    Please pick up a registration form in the back of church, or click here for a printable form. After you fill out the form place it in the collection basket, drop off at the parish office, mail to the address in the contact button or scan and email to the parish office.

  • Online Giving

  • If there is a problem with an online donation check here.

  • Bp. Barron's Reflections

  • Cemetery Guidelines

    The following guidelines ensure that the SFX cemetery remains a beautiful and respectful place for all visitors and to guarantee the safety of those who maintain the grounds.

      Please abide by the following:

    MEMORIALS AT GRAVES:  
    • No memorials will be erected without the approval of the pastor in consultation with the maintenance person.
    • Statues are to remain at the monument and foot of the grave only and can be made of plastic or similar materials.
    • Temporary metal markers are to be removed one month after burial.
    • Planting of shrubs and/or plants is not permitted.

    FLOWERS ON GRAVES:
    • Glass containers or wreaths with metal stands are not permitted due to the danger to maintenance personel.
    • No fresh or artificial flowers in containers are permitted during the mowing season from April 1 to October 31, except for holidays.
    • Fresh flowers without containers are permitted. Flags are permitted on days of national celebration.
    • Flowers and flags are to be removed after two weeks.
    • Fresh and artificial flowers are permitted from November 1 until the week after Easter Sunday.

    REMOVAL OF DECORATIONS:
    Decorations will be removed when conditions and appearances warrant, in keeping with the natural beauty of the cemetery.