CATHOLIC CHURCH
“Lord, make me an instrument of your peace. Where there is hatred, let me sow love.” ~ St. Francis of Assisi
NEW PARISH MEMBERS
Hello! We are excited that you are joining our parish community.
WELCOME TO ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI
St. Francis of Assisi Parish is the hub of the Catholic community in Nixa, Missouri. Whether you are new to the area or just looking for “your” parish, you’ve come to the right place. We look forward to celebrating Mass with you and meeting you afterward during coffee and donuts!
FULL PARTICIPATION IN OUR PARISH COMMUNITY
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Our parish needs parishioners like you to help our community continue to grow in our faith. Being a participant, and not a bystander, in our parish is rooted in our foundation as a Total Stewardship Parish and is evident in our parishioners’ Stories of Stewardship.
Our Patron Saint said:
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“Start by doing what is necessary, then what is possible, and suddenly you are doing the impossible.”
SO WHAT CAN YOU DO TO ENGAGE WITH YOUR NEW FAITH COMMUNITY?
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Attend Mass regularly and stay afterward for coffee and donuts and Faith Formation
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Introduce yourself to the priests and the other Pastoral and Lay Staff
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Pray about how you can Get Involved in the Ministries & Services that are important to keeping our community alive
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Spend 1-on-1 time with Jesus in Eucharistic Adoration
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Look at the Calendar for upcoming events that sound interesting
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Stay connected on our Facebook page