St. Francis Xavier
About St. Francis Xavier
St. Francis Xavier in Birmingham, Alabama is a vibrant bilingual parish in the Diocese of Birmingham, offering English and Spanish Masses every day of the week — including a Sunday sensory-friendly Mass in the Chapel for worshippers with sensory sensitivities. Pastor Fr. Joe Culotta leads an active community served by Hispanic Ministries, the Knights of Columbus, St. Vincent de Paul Society, and Ladies of Charity, alongside an independent parish school.
St. Francis Xavier is a Roman Catholic parish in Birmingham, Alabama, part of the Diocese of Birmingham. The parish offers Mass 24 times per week, including Sunday at 7 AM and 7 AM and 8:30 AM and 8:30 AM and 11 AM and 11 AM and 1 PM and 1 PM and 5 PM and 5 PM. Confession is available on Tuesday, Saturday. View the full schedule below.
Mass Schedule
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Mass and sacrament times can change for holy days, seasons, and special events. Please confirm directly with the parish before visiting.
Confession Schedule
Tuesday
Saturday
Programs & Ministries
Young Adult Ministry
Young Adult Group
Schedule: Monday, 7 PM–8:30 PM, weekly
Young Adult Group meets Mondays 7:00-8:30 PM.
Prayer Groups
Prayer Group
Schedule: Monday, 7 PM–8:30 PM, weekly
Prayer Group meets Mondays 7:00-8:30 PM in the Chapel.
Rosary Groups
Rosary
Schedule: Tuesday, 6:30 PM–7 PM, weekly
Rosary prayed Tuesdays 6:30-7:00 PM in the Church.
Men's Groups
Knights of Columbus
Schedule: Monday, 6 PM–9 PM, weekly
Knights of Columbus meets Mondays 6:00-9:00 PM in the Joseph Room.
Men's Fellowship
Schedule: Wednesday, 7 AM–8 AM, weekly
Men's Fellowship meets Wednesdays 7:00-8:00 AM in the Joseph Room.
Women's Groups
Ladies of Charity
Schedule: Tuesday, 2 PM–3 PM, weekly
Ladies of Charity meets Tuesdays 2:00-3:00 PM in the Mary Room.
Women's Fellowship
Schedule: Tuesday, 8:30 AM–11 AM, weekly
Women's Fellowship meets Tuesdays 8:30-11:00 AM in the Joseph Room.
Senior Ministry
Seniors Bingo / Lunch
Schedule: Thursday, 11 AM–2 PM, weekly
Seniors Bingo and Lunch Thursdays 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM in the Parish Hall.
Choir & Music Ministry
Choir Practice
Schedule: Thursday, 6:30 PM–8:30 PM, weekly
Young Adult Choir
Schedule: Tuesday, 6 PM–8 PM, weekly
Young Adult Choir rehearsal Tuesdays 6:00-8:00 PM.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the Mass times at St. Francis Xavier? ▼
St. Francis Xavier Mass times: Sunday at 7 AM, 8:30 AM, 11 AM, 1 PM, 5 PM. Weekday Mass is also celebrated on Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Wednesday, Thursday.
When is confession at St. Francis Xavier? ▼
St. Francis Xavier confession times: Tuesday 5:30 PM - 6:40 PM, 6 PM; Saturday 3 PM, 3 PM - 4 PM. Confession is also known as the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
Is there a Saturday Vigil Mass at St. Francis Xavier? ▼
Yes, St. Francis Xavier celebrates Saturday Vigil Mass at 4:30 PM, 4:30 PM. The Saturday Vigil Mass fulfills the Sunday Mass obligation for Catholics.
Does St. Francis Xavier have daily Mass? ▼
Yes, St. Francis Xavier offers daily Mass on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday. Common weekday Mass times: 5:30 PM, 7 PM, 8 AM.
Where is St. Francis Xavier located? ▼
St. Francis Xavier is located at 2 Xavier Circle, Birmingham, AL 35213. Get directions using the "Directions" button on this page.
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