Christian Outreach

We are never more vulnerable than when we are with God. St. Xavier Church is a spiritual home to people who are earnestly searching for God in the midst of struggle and life changes. We minister to those who are in need of God’s compassion.

Divorce Care
Divorce Care is a program that seeks to help with healing for the hurt of separation and divorce.DivorceCare is a Christian, friendly, caring group of people who accompany one another through one of life’s most difficult experiences. Seminars and support groups are led by people who understand the divorce experiences and seek to help rebuild one’s life.The 16-week seminar is offered twice/year. Please call the office for more information.

Nuestra Senora de Nazaret
Since 2000 St. Xavier Church has had a twinning relationship with Nuestra Senora de Nazaret (Our Lady of Nazareth), a Jesuit parish located in the El Agostino neighborhood of Lima, Peru. The parish serves nearly 60,000 people through 11 chapels spread throughout the neighborhood. As a Jesuit parish, it sponsors a variety of vocational, catechetical, and outreach programs. A yearly collection is taken for our sister parish. Join us on our annual mission trip.

Christmas Dinner
For over 27 years, St. Xavier Church has hosted a dinner on Christmas Day for residents in the downtown area. Through the generosity of parishioners, volunteers, and members of the Western Hills Country Club, St. Xavier Church offers a quality meal and venue for those who have no other place to go to on Christmas Day. For more information or to help, please contact Barbara Westendorf, Pastoral Associate for Christian Outreach. AA, SAA, OA (support groups) are hosted in the Undercroft space at St. Xavier Church.

Prayer Shawl Ministry
If you like to knit or crochet you are welcome to join our Prayer Shawl Ministry. The Shawls, lap blankets and other items are made by the members of the ministry and given to individuals who are sick, homebound, in a nursing facility or for any other need. Each item is blessed and presented with a prayer attached. If you would like to give one of our beautiful shawls or lap blankets to someone you know please contact St Xavier Church.
        Meet: First and the Third Saturday of the month, 10:00-11:30 AM.

Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Is a non-profit organization assisting the poor, lonely and forgotten to bridge the spiritual, emotional and financial gaps in their lives. St Xavier and Cathedral Conference activities are confined to those neighbors in Over-the Rhine, West End and Downtown area. Volunteers visit, access and evaluate the situation of the individuals who have requested a need prior to providing assistance. Contact the church office if you would like to volunteer.

        Meet: Every Saturday morning at the Cathedral

Tender Mercies
Is a non-profit organization dedicated to serving the homeless persons with a history of emotional and/or mental disabilities by providing housing and related services. Many of our volunteers prepare the food for a full meal, transport the food and serve the residents.If you wish to volunteer or prepare food contact the church office.

        Meet: Last Sunday of the month at 11:30 AM

Caregiver Support Group
This is an opportunity for Caregivers to speak, share their concerns and listen to others experiencing the same issues that you are experiencing. Catholic Social Services provides a facilitator to lead the group. Also offers the caregiver additional informational material and the availability of other services if needed.

        Meet: On as needed basis.

Homebound Ministry
This ministry is designed to assist, visit and pray with the homebound, the sick in the hospital and in assisted living and skilled facilities. This ministry affords us the opportunity to keep in touch with our parishioners and keep them as part of our parish community. Our Extraordinary Ministries will distribute the Holy Eucharist to those who request it or are unable to attend Mass. There are no special talents for this ministry just a special concern for your fellow brothers/sisters. Contact the church office if you are interested in participate in this ministry.

        Meet: Monthly

Jail Ministry
The Worship Team has many dedicated volunteers who visit the correctional institutes in the area to read God’s word and share in prayer with each other. Security clearance is required as well as orientation training.Contact the church office if you are interested in participating in this ministry.

        Meet: The first and third Sunday of every month at 8:30am in the back of church

The Ignatian Volunteer Corps - The Ignatian Volunteer Corps (IVC) provides men and women, aged 50 and greater, opportunities to serve others – to address social injustice – and to transform lives. IVC matches the talents of capable Volunteers with the greatest social needs of our time.
Working from Cincinnati, Ignatian Volunteers are working with refugee & immigrant services and women & children services. They tutor, provide healthcare & food assistance, and work in shelters. Ignatian volunteers commit to work two days a week in service to the poor, September through June, for a year.

The Jesuit Volunteer Corps - The Volunteer Corps work and live in inner-city environments, serving populations where the issues of poverty, hunger, homelessness, racism, drugs, abuse, unemployment, and lack of housing and quality education are prevalent. .

Other Meetings & Groups

  • AA meets from 12-1 PM, Monday-Friday;
  • SAA meets from 12-1 PM on Wednesdays
  • OA meets from 12-1 PM on Tuesdays and Thursdays