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No Public Masses or events until further notice
From the desk of Fr. Sam Futral:
Due to the Coronavirus epidemic, public Masses and other public sacramental celebrations have been suspended in all Indiana dioceses until further notice. This includes baptisms, confirmations, weddings, and confessions. Funerals, if necessary, will be celebrated outside of Mass at the funeral home with immediate family only in attendance. If possible, funerals should be postponed.
I will still celebrate private Masses for the intentions requested. Links to the Livestream broadcast of Bishop Doherty’s Sunday Mass at Blessed Sacrament Church are listed in the bulletin as well as a spiritual Communion prayer that you can use during this difficult time. There is also a link to the daily Mass readings from the USCCB website.
We will publish the weekly bulletin on the website and on the Facebook pages for each of the two parishes during this period of time.
Even though we are not offering public Masses, both parishes still must pay the bills. Your generosity has been tremendous in the past and will continue to be appreciated. You may mail your Sunday offerings and special collections to either of the parishes at their normal mailing addresses.
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Fountain County Area Catholics on Facebook - LIvestreaming Mass on Sundays at 10 am
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Welcome to St. Francis Xavier and St. Joseph Catholic Churches
On behalf of St. Francis Xavier and St. Joseph parishes, I would like to welcome you to our website!
St. Francis Xavier and St. Joseph have been the Catholic presence in Fountain County since the 1860’s. If you are new to Fountain County, we welcome you and invite you to visit one of the two parishes. You may find our Sunday Mass schedules on this website.
If you are already Catholic and wish to become a member of either parish, you will find the registration form for both parishes here. If you have been away from the Church, know that we miss you and we invite you to join us again. You will always be welcome.
If you are not Catholic and are curious about the Catholic faith, you may contact me about Inquiry classes held here at the church. You are not under any obligation to embrace the faith if you participate in these classes.
No matter where you are in your faith journey, please be assured that you are in my prayers.In Christ,
Fr. Samuel Futral
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VICTIM ASSISTANCE MINISTRY
Doris May, Victim Assistance Minister and Head of Pastoral Response Team: (765) 464-4988
This number is to be used to report concerns regarding abuse, sexual or otherwise, by Church personnel. This number provides pastoral outreach to victims/survivors of child sexual abuse.
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Mass Times - All Cancelled Until Further Notice
- Sat: 4:30 PM EnglishEnglishEN at St. Francis Xavier
- Sun: 8:30 AM EnglishEnglishEN at St. Francis Xavier 11:00 AM EnglishEnglishEN at St. Joseph
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Confession - Currently by Appointment Only
- Sun: 10:30 AM to 10:50 AM at St. Joseph or by appointment
- M F 11:30 AM at St. Francis Xavier
- Sat: 3:30 PM to 4:00 PM at St. Francis Xavier and by appointment
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Protecting God's Children
The Diocese of Lafayette-in-Indiana is dedicated to ensuring a culture that is safe, open, welcoming and protective of all people and especially our children.
We cooperate with parents, civil authorities, educators, and community organizations to provide education and training for children, youth, parents, ministers, educators, volunteers and others about ways to make and maintain a safe environment for children and vulnerable adults.
Diocesan Code of Conduct
Online Safe Environment Training
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The Catholic Moment: March 22, 2020
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Join our faith family!
Baptisms Contact the parish office for arrangements.
Marriages Initial arrangements must be made at least 6 months in advance.
Parish Membership All persons are welcome to become members of our parish community. You are encouraged to register with the parish office as soon as possible. Registration forms are in the back of each church and online here.