We are the people of St. Francis Xavier Church, a Roman Catholic Community, serving Otisville and the surrounding rural areas in the northeast corner of the Lansing Diocese.
We strive to be open to the Holy Spirit in promoting Christian unity, peace and friendship.
We proclaim the Good News of Jesus Christ by growing in faith and by serving the spiritual and corporal needs of our brothers and sisters.
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Job Posting – Director of Faith Formation

We are now accepting applications for the job opening of Director of Faith Formation for children in Pre-Kindergarten through 8th Grade. This position is full-time at 40 hours per week. Interested candidates should review the job posting and complete the online application at the website www.dioceseoflansing.org/human-resources/careers listed under SS Charles and Helena Parish – Clio.  Please submit a resume and cover letter to Fr. Ken Coughlin.

GENERAL SUMMARY: Further the mission of the Catholic Church by directing the faith formation programs for children in two sister parishes (SS. Charles and Helena, Clio and St. Francis Xavier, Otisville).  This position promotes a lifelong faith development journey by instilling the tenets of the Catholic Church through Sacramental preparation and ongoing catechetical formation.

Parish News

27th Sunday in Ordinary Time

GROW AS A DISCIPLE | PRAY, STUDY, ENGAGE, SERVE GROW: Everything in God’s creation is intended to reflect his goodness and proclaim his glory. It’s not hard to understand this idea when we behold the majesty of the sea. It can be more difficult, however, to remember this is also present in each of us […]

26th Sunday in Ordinary Time

GROW AS A DISCIPLE | PRAY, STUDY, ENGAGE, SERVE GROW: Experience, education, and brainpower give parents wisdom and foresight. They can see the bigger picture and determine, for example, that eating an entire box of cookies will make their child sick – no matter how appetizing the cookies appear. God, likewise, has a perspective that […]

25th Sunday in Ordinary Time

GROW AS A DISCIPLE | PRAY, STUDY, ENGAGE, SERVE GROW:  How often does ambition get in the way of holiness? In today’s Gospel, Jesus foretells his death, and the Apostles respond by arguing over who among them is most important. But the Apostles’ aspirations and motivation stand in stark contrast to the humility necessary for […]

Mass & Reconciliation Times

Regular Mass Schedule

Tuesday Reconciliation 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday Mass 6:30 p.m.
Saturday Reconciliation 4:00 p.m.
Saturday Mass 5:00 p.m.
Sunday Mass 10:00 a.m.

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