The Chosen Season 4: Video and Discussion
2026-02-25 11:00 - 12:30, 2026-03-04 11:00 - 12:30, 2026-03-11 11:00 - 12:30, 2026-03-18 11:00 - 12:30, 2026-03-25 11:00 - 12:30 UTC | Xavier Hall Annex, 2050 Heitman Street, Fort Myers, FL, 33901
Join us and watch The Chosen, Season 4 followed with a group discussion on the episode. A new episode every week.
DATES: February 25; March 4, 11, 18, 25; April 1, 8, 15
TIME: 11:00 a.m.
PLACE: Parish Hall (Annex)

Join us as we watch The Chosen Season 4. You do not have to have started from Season 1 to know what is going on! The Chosen is entertaining and thought-provoking, it is a series based on the life of Christ and his disciples. What makes The Chosen unique is the show creators’ approach to the characters of Jesus and the disciples. Jesus and his disciples are down-to-earth, relatable people: Jesus has a believable sense of humor and the disciples are seriously yet lovable flawed. And because this is a multi-episode, multi-season show, the show is able to explore some of the most intriguing stories in the gospels with much more time and care and depth. There is no cost for the event.

Lent Through The Eyes Of Mary
2026-02-25 15:00 - 16:30 | Xavier Hall Annex, 2050 Heitman Street, Fort Myers, FL, 33901
“Lent: Through the Eyes of Mary,” an original video series that explores how the 16 Earthly apparitions of Mary that have been recognized by the Vatican help to guide faithful Catholics on our Lenten journeys of prayer and sacrifice. In this video, Fr. Aidan Rooney, CM, introduces us to the series and reflects on how we can embrace the Blessed Mother’s example during Lent. There is no cost to attend but you must register by calling the Parish Office at 239-334-2161.

What: Lent Through The Eyes Of Mary
When: Wednesday, February 25th, 3:00 – 4:30pm.
Where: St. Francis Xavier Hall Annex

OCIA - The Order of Christian Initiation of Adults
2026-02-26 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-03-05 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-03-12 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-03-19 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-03-26 18:00 - 20:00 | Ministry Center, FL, United States
The Order of Christian Initiation of Adults meetings. For those already registered who are not baptized, baptized another Christian Faith, or are adult Catholics who need their First Communion and Confirmation.
Meetings: Thursdays in the Ministry Center, 6:00-8:00pm.

You must be pre-registered to attend. Contact Michael at the Parish Office (239-334-2161) to register.

Faith Formation Grades K-4
2026-03-01 10:00 - 12:30, 2026-03-08 10:00 - 12:30, 2026-03-22 10:00 - 12:30, 2026-03-29 10:00 - 12:30 | Xavier Parish Hall, 2050 Heitman Street, Fort Myers, 33901, United States
Religious Education for grades K – 4.

Middle School Youth Group Grades 5-8
2026-03-01 10:00 - 12:30, 2026-03-08 10:00 - 12:30, 2026-03-22 10:00 - 12:30 | Ministry Center, FL, United States
Middle School Youth Group is our Religious Education Program for grades 5 – 8.

High School Youth Group Grades 9 -12
2026-03-01 10:00 - 12:30, 2026-03-22 10:00 - 12:30 | Ministry Center, FL, United States
High School Youth Group is our Religious Education Program for grades 9 – 12.

Living the Discerning Life: The Spiritual Teaching of St. Ignatius of Loyola
2026-03-03 18:00 - 20:30 | Xavier Hall Annex, 2050 Heitman Street, Fort Myers, FL, 33901
Please enhance your Lenten Journey as we will be starting the series “Living the Discerning Life: The Spiritual Teaching of St. Ignatius of Loyola” which goes into depth on the 14 rules for discernment. The 5-part series run on Tuesdays through March 3rd. The ending will coincide a week prior to our Lenten Retreat, also based on Ignatian Spirituality. There is no cost to attend. Space is limited, so you must call the Parish Office at 239-334-2161 to register. Call early so you do not miss out!
What: Living the Discerning Life: The Spiritual Teaching of St. Ignatius of Loyola
When: Tuesdays, February 3rd – March 3rd from 6:00-8:30pm
Where: St. Francis Xavier Parish Annex
Cost: No Cost

Sacramental Prep Classes for First Communion and Confirmation
2026-03-08 09:00 - 12:30
Sacramental Prep Classes.
These classes are for those students (and a parent must also attend) who will be receiving their First Confession and First Communion, or Confirmation for the 2025/26 school year. Sacramental Prep Classes are on these dates: October 5, November 2, December 7, 2025; January 11, February 1, March 8, and April 19, 2026.
THIS IS FOR 3 SPECIFIC GROPS OF STUDENTS LISTED BELOW:

St. Francis Xavier School students in the 2nd grade (or from grades 3-8 who have not yet received their First Communion)
Bishop Verot Students in the 9th AND 10th grades
All public school/home schooled students in Communion 2 Class at the Faith Formation weekly class.

You must already be registered to attend these classes and you must complete 2 consecutive years in order to receive one of these sacraments.

Lenten Retreat: Bringing Ignatian Spirituality into Lent
2026-03-10 18:00 - 20:00 | St. Francis Xavier Church, 2057 Cleveland Ave, Fort Myers, FL, 33901, United States
We will be hosing a Parish Lenten Retreat. The one-night retreat will be led by Father Leyland from Our Lady of Perpetual Help Retreat Center. The focus on the retreat will be Ignatian Spirituality during Lent as we prepare ourselves for Easter. There is no cost to attend, so be sure to invite your family, friends, and neighbors.

Call the Parish Office at 239-334-2161 to register.

What: Parish Lenten Retreat: Bringing Ignatian Spirituality into Lent
When: Tuesday, March 10th, 6:00 – 8:00pm
Where: St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church

Divine Mercy Chaplet
2026-03-11 08:00 - 17:00
WHAT: Pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet
WHEN: Sunday, April 12th (Divine Mercy Sunday)
Following the 11:30 Mass.
WHERE: St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church

Join us as we celebrate Divine Mercy Sunday by praying the Divine Mercy Chaplet.

Stations of the Cross
2026-03-13 16:00 - 16:30, 2026-03-20 16:00 - 16:30, 2026-03-27 16:00 - 16:30 | St. Francis Xavier Church, 2057 Cleveland Ave, Fort Myers, FL, 33901, United States
WHAT: Stations of the Cross
WHEN: Fridays during Lent at 4:00pm
WHERE: St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church

St. Patrick's Day Dinner
2026-03-14 16:00 - 18:00 | Xavier Parish Hall, 2050 Heitman Street, Fort Myers, 33901, United States
WHAT: St. Patrick’s Dinner.
WHEN: Saturday, March 14
4:00 – 6:00 pm
WHERE: Parish Hall
COST: $17 for adults. Children under 10 are $10.

Enjoy traditional Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner. Diniks and desserts included.
Tickets are now on sale at the Parish Office (Mon-Fri) or the Religious Store on weekends.

Fish Fry
2026-03-20 16:30 - 18:00, 2026-03-27 16:30 - 18:00 | Xavier Parish Hall, 2050 Heitman Street, Fort Myers, 33901, United States
WHAT: Fish Fry Dinners
WHEN: Friday’s during Lent through April 27th (excluding March 13 due to St. Patrick’s Dinner on the 14th)
WHERE: St. Francis Xavier Parish Hall
COST: $14 for adults. $7 for children under 12.
Dine in or carry out.

All proceeds will benefit the initiative for improvements and rehabilitation of the facilities at St. Francis Xavier Parish.
