Church of St. Francis Xavier
New York NY
10011
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Who we are
Mission Statement
The Church of St. Francis Xavier, a Roman Catholic parish in the Jesuit tradition, strives to be a prophetic, welcoming community, and an inclusive witness to the presence of Christ Jesus in our midst. Mindful of our utter reliance on God, and need for God’s grace, we rejoice together in our celebration of the sacraments and proclamation of the Gospel. As a people of hope, we commit ourselves through prayerful and creative discernment to respond to God in our time by: being a respectful community where seekers and their questions are welcomed, where injustice is challenged, where the poor, the alienated and the marginalized find a home, and where people are refreshed, reconciled and renewed.
The Church of St. Francis Xavier, a Roman Catholic parish in the Jesuit tradition, strives to be a prophetic, welcoming community, and an inclusive witness to the presence of Christ Jesus in our midst. Mindful of our utter reliance on God, and need for God’s grace, we rejoice together in our celebration of the sacraments and proclamation of the Gospel. As a people of hope, we commit ourselves through prayerful and creative discernment to respond to God in our time by: being a respectful community where seekers and their questions are welcomed, where injustice is challenged, where the poor, the alienated and the marginalized find a home, and where people are refreshed, reconciled and renewed.
Location of worship
46 W 16th St
New York,
NY
10011
United States
Phone: (212) 627-2100, ext.221
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Church Pastor
Kenneth Boller, SJ
Pastor
46 W 16th St
New York,
NY
10011
United States
Phone: 212-627-2100 ext.204
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Denomination
Roman Catholic
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Leadership
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Kenneth Boller, SJ
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Pastor
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Ken grew up in Queens, NY and entered the Jesuits after graduating from high school. The usual Jesuit training included a B.A. from Fordham in Math and Philosophy and a M. Div. degree from Woodstock. College. Other studies included an M.S. in Math from NYU and degree in secondary school administration from Fordham. Ken’s primary ministry through the years has been in education, serving as a teacher, principal and president at four Jesuit high school, Canisius H.S., Fordham Prep, St. Peter’s Prep and Xavier H.S.(three times). In between, he served as Pastor of St Aloysius Church in Harlem, NY.
Throughout the years Ken has enjoyed varied pastoral ministries leading and directing the Spiritual Exercises, assisting in various parishes on the weekends and ministering at the youth detention center in the Bronx for many years. Having grown up in a large extended family, he has been privileged to accompany family members from Baptism and the range of sacraments through funerals, always celebrating life.
He is delighted to return to 16 th Street for the fourth time.
Throughout the years Ken has enjoyed varied pastoral ministries leading and directing the Spiritual Exercises, assisting in various parishes on the weekends and ministering at the youth detention center in the Bronx for many years. Having grown up in a large extended family, he has been privileged to accompany family members from Baptism and the range of sacraments through funerals, always celebrating life.
He is delighted to return to 16 th Street for the fourth time.
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Other Church Leaders:
John Mulreany, SJ - Associate Pastor
Cassandra L. Agredo, LMSW - Executive Director of Xavier Mission
Cassandra L. Agredo, LMSW - Executive Director of Xavier Mission
Administration
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Damely Tineo
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Director of Business
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Church of St. Francis Xavier Mass Times
Sunday Eucharist:
Saturday:
5:00pm
Sunday:
9:00am
11:30am
5:00pm
In the Main Church
Weekday Eucharist:
Monday-Friday
7:45am
12:05pm
Saturday:
12:05pm
All Weekday Masses take place in the Mary Chapel
*Enter the Mary Chapel via entrance at 55 West 15th Street.
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Saturday:
5:00pm
Sunday:
9:00am
11:30am
5:00pm
In the Main Church
Weekday Eucharist:
Monday-Friday
7:45am
12:05pm
Saturday:
12:05pm
All Weekday Masses take place in the Mary Chapel
*Enter the Mary Chapel via entrance at 55 West 15th Street.
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Church of St. Francis Xavier History
In 1847, a Jesuit priest, John Larkin, was charged with founding a church to serve the faithful in New York City. With only 50 cents and an abundance of faith, he left Fordham and headed for Manhattan – a full day’s travel at that time – beginning the great journey that led to the founding of our Community.
But how could a Jesuit priest raise that much money? Mass was offered the next day for this very intention. At that mass was a Frenchman who had just immigrated to America with his family and wanted to give thanks to God for their safe journey. Afterwards, he sought advice from Fr. Larkin about how to keep his money safe in his new country, because he had heard that the banks were not reliable. The amount: $5,000.
But how did he build a church with only 50 cents? He built it by moving forward with faith and confidence that God would provide him with what he needed to accomplish his goal. Larkin had heard of a Protestant church between Bowery and Elizabeth Streets that had just suffered a great schism and found it necessary to put the building up for sale. The price: $18,000, a substantial amount of money in 1847, but the sellers were willing to take a down payment of $5,000.
Recognizing God’s intervention when he saw it, Fr. Larkin offered him security for his money in return for a mortgage on the Protestant church. And so began our Community, St. Francis Xavier.
The first test of that Community’s strength occurred shortly afterward when the church burned in a terrible fire. Facing failure and being summoned by his superiors to give up and return to Fordham, Larkin and parishioners instead summoned their courage to renew, renovate and restore their Church and parish.
One day at dinner, well inspired by what had happened earlier in the day, Fr. Larkin drew from his pocket two rosy apples and recounted this story . . .
“I was passing through the Bowery to-day . . . when I was accosted by an apple-woman, who began her salutation with a ‘Well, Father Larkin, so your church is burnt; the Lord be praised!’
‘The Lord be praised!’ I repeated; ‘are you then glad of it?’
‘Oh, God forbid!’ she replied, ‘but then we must give God glory for everything.’ I acknowledged in my heart the truth of the remark, and resolved to profit by the lesson she gave me.
‘Ah, Father,’ she continued, ‘if I only had some money to give you! Alas, I am a poor widow with five children, that I must support by my apples; but something I can give, and I hope it will have all the blessings of the widow’s mite. You must take the two finest apples in my basket.’
She then offered me these two apples, which I was forced to accept; but she positively refused to tell me her name.
And in that moment of conversion our community indeed prevailed to “give God glory for everything.”
Since its founding, St. Francis Xavier has been serving the spiritual and physical needs of the community through ministry and service. As each new wave of immigrants arrived, the parish, like St. Francis Xavier himself, adapted to the changing needs.
Another test of faith occured when the new church which was built in 1850 soon proved inadequate for the number of faithful who flocked here to worship. So, in May 1878, with 5,000 people in attendance, the cornerstone was laid for our current magnificent church designed by the famous architect, Patrick C. Keely.
That tradition continues today. As we move forward into our future may we, as in our past, continue to recognize God’s sustaining hand.
But how could a Jesuit priest raise that much money? Mass was offered the next day for this very intention. At that mass was a Frenchman who had just immigrated to America with his family and wanted to give thanks to God for their safe journey. Afterwards, he sought advice from Fr. Larkin about how to keep his money safe in his new country, because he had heard that the banks were not reliable. The amount: $5,000.
But how did he build a church with only 50 cents? He built it by moving forward with faith and confidence that God would provide him with what he needed to accomplish his goal. Larkin had heard of a Protestant church between Bowery and Elizabeth Streets that had just suffered a great schism and found it necessary to put the building up for sale. The price: $18,000, a substantial amount of money in 1847, but the sellers were willing to take a down payment of $5,000.
The first test of that Community’s strength occurred shortly afterward when the church burned in a terrible fire. Facing failure and being summoned by his superiors to give up and return to Fordham, Larkin and parishioners instead summoned their courage to renew, renovate and restore their Church and parish.
One day at dinner, well inspired by what had happened earlier in the day, Fr. Larkin drew from his pocket two rosy apples and recounted this story . . .
“I was passing through the Bowery to-day . . . when I was accosted by an apple-woman, who began her salutation with a ‘Well, Father Larkin, so your church is burnt; the Lord be praised!’
‘The Lord be praised!’ I repeated; ‘are you then glad of it?’
‘Oh, God forbid!’ she replied, ‘but then we must give God glory for everything.’ I acknowledged in my heart the truth of the remark, and resolved to profit by the lesson she gave me.
She then offered me these two apples, which I was forced to accept; but she positively refused to tell me her name.
And in that moment of conversion our community indeed prevailed to “give God glory for everything.”
Since its founding, St. Francis Xavier has been serving the spiritual and physical needs of the community through ministry and service. As each new wave of immigrants arrived, the parish, like St. Francis Xavier himself, adapted to the changing needs.
Another test of faith occured when the new church which was built in 1850 soon proved inadequate for the number of faithful who flocked here to worship. So, in May 1878, with 5,000 people in attendance, the cornerstone was laid for our current magnificent church designed by the famous architect, Patrick C. Keely.
Church of St. Francis Xavier FAQs
Question: Where is Church of St. Francis Xavier located?
Answer: Church of St. Francis Xavier is located at 46 W 16th St, New York, New York.
Question: Who is Church of St. Francis Xavier's pastor?
Answer: Church of St. Francis Xavier's pastor is Kenneth Boller, SJ.
Question: What time is mass at Church of St. Francis Xavier?
Answer: Sunday Eucharist: Saturday: 5:00pm Sunday: 9:00am 11:30am 5:00pm In the Main Church Weekday Eucharist: Monday-Friday 7:45am 12:05pm Saturday: 12:05pm All Weekday Masses take place in the Mary Chapel *Enter the Mary Chapel via entrance at 55 West 15th Street.
Question: What is Church of St. Francis Xavier's Facebook page?
Answer: https://www.facebook.com/sfxaviernyc/
Question: What is Church of St. Francis Xavier's Instagram page?
Answer: https://www.instagram.com/sfxaviernyc/
Question: What is Church of St. Francis Xavier's live streaming page?
Answer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RDDvo22QdDQ
Question: What is Church of St. Francis Xavier's website?
Answer: https://sfxavier.org/
Question: What denominaiton is Church of St. Francis Xavier?
Answer: Church of St. Francis Xavier belongs to Roman Catholic denomination.
Answer: Church of St. Francis Xavier is located at 46 W 16th St, New York, New York.
Question: Who is Church of St. Francis Xavier's pastor?
Answer: Church of St. Francis Xavier's pastor is Kenneth Boller, SJ.
Question: What time is mass at Church of St. Francis Xavier?
Answer: Sunday Eucharist: Saturday: 5:00pm Sunday: 9:00am 11:30am 5:00pm In the Main Church Weekday Eucharist: Monday-Friday 7:45am 12:05pm Saturday: 12:05pm All Weekday Masses take place in the Mary Chapel *Enter the Mary Chapel via entrance at 55 West 15th Street.
Question: What is Church of St. Francis Xavier's Facebook page?
Answer: https://www.facebook.com/sfxaviernyc/
Question: What is Church of St. Francis Xavier's Instagram page?
Answer: https://www.instagram.com/sfxaviernyc/
Question: What is Church of St. Francis Xavier's live streaming page?
Answer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RDDvo22QdDQ
Question: What is Church of St. Francis Xavier's website?
Answer: https://sfxavier.org/
Question: What denominaiton is Church of St. Francis Xavier?
Answer: Church of St. Francis Xavier belongs to Roman Catholic denomination.
With us night and morning
By gracious powers so wonderfully sheltered, and confidently waiting come what may, we know that God is with us night and morning, and never fails to greet us each new day. Yet is this heart by its old foe tormented, still evil days bring burdens hard to bear; Oh, give our frightened souls the sure salvation for which, O Lord, You taught us to prepare. And when this cup You give is filled to brimming with bitter suffering, hard to understand, we take it thankfully and without trembling, out of so good and so beloved a hand. Yet when again in this same world You give us the joy we had, the brightness of Your Sun, we shall remember all the days we lived through, and our whole life shall then be Yours alone.
Church of St. Francis Xavier listing was last updated on the 3rd of January, 2020
