St. Francis Xavier Parish at 212 Center Street, Otisville, MI 48463-9706 US - Home
St. Francis Xavier parish community is known for its gift of hospitality. Before each liturgy designated parishioners take a place at the entrance of the church to greet all who enter. Sometimes the individuals entering are parishioners. Often the individual entering the door is a visitor. This small gesture of greeting each individual makes a lasting impression on our visitors. Many new comers compliment us on this special practice.
Catholicism - What does Catholicism have to offer?
The Catholic family of faith offers belief in, and the experience of, the God of Abraham as personal; it finds God’s presence in all that is inter-personal, believing each incarnate soul is of God ...
Joy and Spirituality: 4 things to be joyful about in the new millennium
Remember Jan. 1, 2000? Where were you? Praying, partying or worrying about Y2K? The coming of the third millennium was, and is, a great event. There were two things that clouded the beautiful celebration of the millennium and the beginning of the Jubliee Year. The first distraction was the ...
A vision of Heaven
As Dale McKay was facing death, he spoke to writer Nancy Schertzing about his feelings and his hopes for heaven. Later, Nancy spoke with Dale's widow, Ellen, who shared the joy of their marriage and the moving experience of Dale's death. Their story is filled with love and hope that speaks to all of us.
In the Know with Father Joe
Dear Fr. Joe: What is a mortal sin? If I commit one, do I automatically go to hell?