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SUMMARY:Introduction to Real Prayer
DESCRIPTION:Introduction to Real Prayer:  Learn how to grow in your Spiritual Life. \nJoin us for the 9-part video series hosted by evangelist Matthew Leonard.  Introduction to Real Prayer guides viewers through the ins and outs of vocal\, meditative\, and contemplative prayer\, showing not just what they are\, but how to do them. \nHe also covers the three stages of the spiritual life (which many Catholics have never heard of)\, as well as the practical steps to make actual progress in the spiritual life in the easy to understand\, conversational style for which he is known. \n  \nOctober 13:  Why Pray? \nOctober 20:  Beginning to Really Pray. \nOctober 27:  The Map to God. \nNovember 3:  The Surprising Power of Vocal Prayer. \nNovember 10:  Moving into Meditiative Prayers. \nNovember 17:  Spiritual Consolations and Dealing with Dryness. \nDecember 1:  Contemplation and Communion. \nDecember 8:  Overcoming Distractions and the Power of Silence. \nDecember 15:  Making Real Progress. \n  \nWhere:  St. Francis Xavier Parish Hall Annex \nTime:  6:00 – 7:30 p.m. \nCost:  $20 to cover the cost of your workbook. \nYOU MUST REGISTER TO ATTEND.  Register by calling 239-334-2161\,
URL:https://stfrancisfm.org/event/introduction-to-real-prayer/2026-10-20/
LOCATION:Xavier Hall Annex\, 2050 Heitman Street\, Fort Myers\, FL\, 33901
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261021T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261021T190000
DTSTAMP:20260927T075829
CREATED:20260917T173545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T175726Z
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SUMMARY:Eternal Rest:  The Art of Dying Well
DESCRIPTION:Eternal Rest examines the origin of death\, the afterlife\, and the powerful reality around the sacrament that users us into eternal life.  Eternal Rest presents the Catholic Church’s teaching about death and God’s response to it with wisdom and truth\, gentleness and compassion\, so we can think about and prepare for death in the light of Jesus Christ\, the Author of life. \n  \nSeptember 30:  The Story of Death \nOctober 7:  The Afterlife \nOctober 14:  The Hour of Death \nOctober 21:  The Faithful Departed \n  \nWhere:  Xavier Hall Annex \nTime:  6:00 – 7:00 p.m. \nNo cost to attend.  Please Register to attend by calling the Parish Office at 239-334-2161. \n 
URL:https://stfrancisfm.org/event/eternal-rest-the-art-of-dying-well/2026-10-21/
LOCATION:Xavier Hall Annex\, 2050 Heitman Street\, Fort Myers\, FL\, 33901
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261022T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261022T200000
DTSTAMP:20260927T075829
CREATED:20260917T172754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T172802Z
UID:10001612-1792692000-1792699200@stfrancisfm.org
SUMMARY:OCIA - Order of Christian Initiation for Adults
DESCRIPTION:OCIA – Order of Christian Initiation for Adults. \nYou must be registered to attend.  Call the parish office at 239-334-2161 if you would like more information. \n  \nWhere:  Parish Xavier Hall \nTime:  6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
URL:https://stfrancisfm.org/event/ocia-order-of-christian-initiation-for-adults/2026-10-22/
LOCATION:Xavier Parish Hall\, 2050 Heitman Street\, Fort Myers\, 33901\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261024T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261024T190000
DTSTAMP:20260927T075829
CREATED:20260917T182334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T182408Z
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SUMMARY:Fall "Trunk" Festival
DESCRIPTION:Fall “Trunk” Festival here at St. Francis Xavier Church. \nBring your entire family and all your friends for a fun evening as we celebrate our Fall Trunk Festival. \nBring the little ones and dress them up for the party.  Adults too\, dress as your favorite saint or your best non-scary Halloween costume! \nTRUNKS NEEDED!  Please decorate your vehicle’s trunk in a Fall\, Saintly\, Biblical\, or non-scary Halloween theme… and be sure to bring candy treat to hand out as the children will we Trunk or Treating.  There is no cost to attend. \nPLEASE REGISTER YOUR TRUNKS BY CALLING 239-334-2161. \n  \nPrizes will be given for Best Trunks and Best Costumes. \nThere will be many games for the children and great music. \nThere will be various foods available from our different communities with a taste of Indian\, Hispanic\, Haitian\, and American foods.  Be sure to bring extra spending cash for all the great food.  \n  \nWhere:  St. Francis Xavier Parish Hall Parking Lot \nTime:  5:30 – 7:00 p.m.
URL:https://stfrancisfm.org/event/fall-trunk-festival/
LOCATION:Parking Lot – St. Francis Xavier Hall\, 2050 Heitman Street\, Fort Myers\, FL\, 33901
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261027T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261027T193000
DTSTAMP:20260927T075829
CREATED:20260917T175056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T175609Z
UID:10001692-1793124000-1793129400@stfrancisfm.org
SUMMARY:Introduction to Real Prayer
DESCRIPTION:Introduction to Real Prayer:  Learn how to grow in your Spiritual Life. \nJoin us for the 9-part video series hosted by evangelist Matthew Leonard.  Introduction to Real Prayer guides viewers through the ins and outs of vocal\, meditative\, and contemplative prayer\, showing not just what they are\, but how to do them. \nHe also covers the three stages of the spiritual life (which many Catholics have never heard of)\, as well as the practical steps to make actual progress in the spiritual life in the easy to understand\, conversational style for which he is known. \n  \nOctober 13:  Why Pray? \nOctober 20:  Beginning to Really Pray. \nOctober 27:  The Map to God. \nNovember 3:  The Surprising Power of Vocal Prayer. \nNovember 10:  Moving into Meditiative Prayers. \nNovember 17:  Spiritual Consolations and Dealing with Dryness. \nDecember 1:  Contemplation and Communion. \nDecember 8:  Overcoming Distractions and the Power of Silence. \nDecember 15:  Making Real Progress. \n  \nWhere:  St. Francis Xavier Parish Hall Annex \nTime:  6:00 – 7:30 p.m. \nCost:  $20 to cover the cost of your workbook. \nYOU MUST REGISTER TO ATTEND.  Register by calling 239-334-2161\,
URL:https://stfrancisfm.org/event/introduction-to-real-prayer/2026-10-27/
LOCATION:Xavier Hall Annex\, 2050 Heitman Street\, Fort Myers\, FL\, 33901
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261029T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261029T200000
DTSTAMP:20260927T075829
CREATED:20260917T172754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T172802Z
UID:10001613-1793296800-1793304000@stfrancisfm.org
SUMMARY:OCIA - Order of Christian Initiation for Adults
DESCRIPTION:OCIA – Order of Christian Initiation for Adults. \nYou must be registered to attend.  Call the parish office at 239-334-2161 if you would like more information. \n  \nWhere:  Parish Xavier Hall \nTime:  6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
URL:https://stfrancisfm.org/event/ocia-order-of-christian-initiation-for-adults/2026-10-29/
LOCATION:Xavier Parish Hall\, 2050 Heitman Street\, Fort Myers\, 33901\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261101T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261101T123000
DTSTAMP:20260927T075829
CREATED:20260917T152921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T154725Z
UID:10001582-1793527200-1793536200@stfrancisfm.org
SUMMARY:Faith Formation / Middle School Youth Group / High School Youth Group
DESCRIPTION:What: \nFaith Formation for grades K-4 \nMiddle School Youth Group for grades 5-8 \nHigh School Youth Group for those in High School (Including Bishop Verot High School) \n  \nWhere: \nXavier Hall \n  \nTime: \n10:00 – 11:15 am\, then Mass from 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
URL:https://stfrancisfm.org/event/faith-formation-middle-school-youth-group-high-school-youth-group/2026-11-01/
LOCATION:Xavier Parish Hall\, 2050 Heitman Street\, Fort Myers\, 33901\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261103T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261103T193000
DTSTAMP:20260927T075829
CREATED:20260917T175056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T175609Z
UID:10001693-1793728800-1793734200@stfrancisfm.org
SUMMARY:Introduction to Real Prayer
DESCRIPTION:Introduction to Real Prayer:  Learn how to grow in your Spiritual Life. \nJoin us for the 9-part video series hosted by evangelist Matthew Leonard.  Introduction to Real Prayer guides viewers through the ins and outs of vocal\, meditative\, and contemplative prayer\, showing not just what they are\, but how to do them. \nHe also covers the three stages of the spiritual life (which many Catholics have never heard of)\, as well as the practical steps to make actual progress in the spiritual life in the easy to understand\, conversational style for which he is known. \n  \nOctober 13:  Why Pray? \nOctober 20:  Beginning to Really Pray. \nOctober 27:  The Map to God. \nNovember 3:  The Surprising Power of Vocal Prayer. \nNovember 10:  Moving into Meditiative Prayers. \nNovember 17:  Spiritual Consolations and Dealing with Dryness. \nDecember 1:  Contemplation and Communion. \nDecember 8:  Overcoming Distractions and the Power of Silence. \nDecember 15:  Making Real Progress. \n  \nWhere:  St. Francis Xavier Parish Hall Annex \nTime:  6:00 – 7:30 p.m. \nCost:  $20 to cover the cost of your workbook. \nYOU MUST REGISTER TO ATTEND.  Register by calling 239-334-2161\,
URL:https://stfrancisfm.org/event/introduction-to-real-prayer/2026-11-03/
LOCATION:Xavier Hall Annex\, 2050 Heitman Street\, Fort Myers\, FL\, 33901
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261105T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261105T200000
DTSTAMP:20260927T075829
CREATED:20260917T172754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T172802Z
UID:10001614-1793901600-1793908800@stfrancisfm.org
SUMMARY:OCIA - Order of Christian Initiation for Adults
DESCRIPTION:OCIA – Order of Christian Initiation for Adults. \nYou must be registered to attend.  Call the parish office at 239-334-2161 if you would like more information. \n  \nWhere:  Parish Xavier Hall \nTime:  6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
URL:https://stfrancisfm.org/event/ocia-order-of-christian-initiation-for-adults/2026-11-05/
LOCATION:Xavier Parish Hall\, 2050 Heitman Street\, Fort Myers\, 33901\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261108T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261108T123000
DTSTAMP:20260927T075829
CREATED:20260917T154414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T154414Z
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SUMMARY:Sacramental Preparation
DESCRIPTION:Sacramental Preparation is only for those students in their second consecutive year in the Faith Formation Program and in Communion 2 or Confirmation 2 Classes.  These classes are also for 2nd grade students at St. Francis Xavier School and 10th grade students at Bishop Verot. \n  \nWhere:  St. Francis Xavier Parish Hall \nTime:  9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. \n  \nWe meet at Xavier Parish Hall from 9:00 – 11:15 a.m. and then we go to Mass from 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. \n 
URL:https://stfrancisfm.org/event/sacramental-preparation/2026-11-08/
LOCATION:Xavier Parish Hall\, 2050 Heitman Street\, Fort Myers\, 33901\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261108T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261108T123000
DTSTAMP:20260927T075829
CREATED:20260917T152921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T154725Z
UID:10001583-1794132000-1794141000@stfrancisfm.org
SUMMARY:Faith Formation / Middle School Youth Group / High School Youth Group
DESCRIPTION:What: \nFaith Formation for grades K-4 \nMiddle School Youth Group for grades 5-8 \nHigh School Youth Group for those in High School (Including Bishop Verot High School) \n  \nWhere: \nXavier Hall \n  \nTime: \n10:00 – 11:15 am\, then Mass from 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
URL:https://stfrancisfm.org/event/faith-formation-middle-school-youth-group-high-school-youth-group/2026-11-08/
LOCATION:Xavier Parish Hall\, 2050 Heitman Street\, Fort Myers\, 33901\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261110T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261110T193000
DTSTAMP:20260927T075829
CREATED:20260917T175056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T175609Z
UID:10001694-1794333600-1794339000@stfrancisfm.org
SUMMARY:Introduction to Real Prayer
DESCRIPTION:Introduction to Real Prayer:  Learn how to grow in your Spiritual Life. \nJoin us for the 9-part video series hosted by evangelist Matthew Leonard.  Introduction to Real Prayer guides viewers through the ins and outs of vocal\, meditative\, and contemplative prayer\, showing not just what they are\, but how to do them. \nHe also covers the three stages of the spiritual life (which many Catholics have never heard of)\, as well as the practical steps to make actual progress in the spiritual life in the easy to understand\, conversational style for which he is known. \n  \nOctober 13:  Why Pray? \nOctober 20:  Beginning to Really Pray. \nOctober 27:  The Map to God. \nNovember 3:  The Surprising Power of Vocal Prayer. \nNovember 10:  Moving into Meditiative Prayers. \nNovember 17:  Spiritual Consolations and Dealing with Dryness. \nDecember 1:  Contemplation and Communion. \nDecember 8:  Overcoming Distractions and the Power of Silence. \nDecember 15:  Making Real Progress. \n  \nWhere:  St. Francis Xavier Parish Hall Annex \nTime:  6:00 – 7:30 p.m. \nCost:  $20 to cover the cost of your workbook. \nYOU MUST REGISTER TO ATTEND.  Register by calling 239-334-2161\,
URL:https://stfrancisfm.org/event/introduction-to-real-prayer/2026-11-10/
LOCATION:Xavier Hall Annex\, 2050 Heitman Street\, Fort Myers\, FL\, 33901
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261112T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261112T200000
DTSTAMP:20260927T075829
CREATED:20260917T172754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T172802Z
UID:10001615-1794506400-1794513600@stfrancisfm.org
SUMMARY:OCIA - Order of Christian Initiation for Adults
DESCRIPTION:OCIA – Order of Christian Initiation for Adults. \nYou must be registered to attend.  Call the parish office at 239-334-2161 if you would like more information. \n  \nWhere:  Parish Xavier Hall \nTime:  6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
URL:https://stfrancisfm.org/event/ocia-order-of-christian-initiation-for-adults/2026-11-12/
LOCATION:Xavier Parish Hall\, 2050 Heitman Street\, Fort Myers\, 33901\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261115T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261115T123000
DTSTAMP:20260927T075829
CREATED:20260917T152921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T154725Z
UID:10001584-1794736800-1794745800@stfrancisfm.org
SUMMARY:Faith Formation / Middle School Youth Group / High School Youth Group
DESCRIPTION:What: \nFaith Formation for grades K-4 \nMiddle School Youth Group for grades 5-8 \nHigh School Youth Group for those in High School (Including Bishop Verot High School) \n  \nWhere: \nXavier Hall \n  \nTime: \n10:00 – 11:15 am\, then Mass from 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
URL:https://stfrancisfm.org/event/faith-formation-middle-school-youth-group-high-school-youth-group/2026-11-15/
LOCATION:Xavier Parish Hall\, 2050 Heitman Street\, Fort Myers\, 33901\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261117T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261117T193000
DTSTAMP:20260927T075829
CREATED:20260917T175056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T175609Z
UID:10001695-1794938400-1794943800@stfrancisfm.org
SUMMARY:Introduction to Real Prayer
DESCRIPTION:Introduction to Real Prayer:  Learn how to grow in your Spiritual Life. \nJoin us for the 9-part video series hosted by evangelist Matthew Leonard.  Introduction to Real Prayer guides viewers through the ins and outs of vocal\, meditative\, and contemplative prayer\, showing not just what they are\, but how to do them. \nHe also covers the three stages of the spiritual life (which many Catholics have never heard of)\, as well as the practical steps to make actual progress in the spiritual life in the easy to understand\, conversational style for which he is known. \n  \nOctober 13:  Why Pray? \nOctober 20:  Beginning to Really Pray. \nOctober 27:  The Map to God. \nNovember 3:  The Surprising Power of Vocal Prayer. \nNovember 10:  Moving into Meditiative Prayers. \nNovember 17:  Spiritual Consolations and Dealing with Dryness. \nDecember 1:  Contemplation and Communion. \nDecember 8:  Overcoming Distractions and the Power of Silence. \nDecember 15:  Making Real Progress. \n  \nWhere:  St. Francis Xavier Parish Hall Annex \nTime:  6:00 – 7:30 p.m. \nCost:  $20 to cover the cost of your workbook. \nYOU MUST REGISTER TO ATTEND.  Register by calling 239-334-2161\,
URL:https://stfrancisfm.org/event/introduction-to-real-prayer/2026-11-17/
LOCATION:Xavier Hall Annex\, 2050 Heitman Street\, Fort Myers\, FL\, 33901
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261119T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261119T200000
DTSTAMP:20260927T075829
CREATED:20260917T172754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T172802Z
UID:10001616-1795111200-1795118400@stfrancisfm.org
SUMMARY:OCIA - Order of Christian Initiation for Adults
DESCRIPTION:OCIA – Order of Christian Initiation for Adults. \nYou must be registered to attend.  Call the parish office at 239-334-2161 if you would like more information. \n  \nWhere:  Parish Xavier Hall \nTime:  6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
URL:https://stfrancisfm.org/event/ocia-order-of-christian-initiation-for-adults/2026-11-19/
LOCATION:Xavier Parish Hall\, 2050 Heitman Street\, Fort Myers\, 33901\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261121T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261121T173000
DTSTAMP:20260927T075829
CREATED:20260917T185616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T185623Z
UID:10001755-1795280400-1795282200@stfrancisfm.org
SUMMARY:Youth Group Annual Turkey Drive - After All Masses
DESCRIPTION:Youth Group Annual Turkey Drive – After All Masses \n  \nThis is the Annual Turkey Drive Weekend after all Masses on the weekend of November 21st and 22nd. \n  \nThe St. Francis Xavier Youth Groups will be collecting cash donation after all the Masses this weekend (Saturday\, November 21st: 4:00pm Mass; Sunday\, November 22nd: 7:30\, 9:30\, and 11:30am Masses). \nAll proceeds go towards providing complete Thanksgiving meals to families in need within our own community.  This gives many underprivileged families the opportunity to celebrate Thanksgiving when they otherwise would not be able to afford Thanksgiving Dinner. \nWe are only able to do this due to your extreme generosity every year!
URL:https://stfrancisfm.org/event/youth-group-annual-turkey-drive-after-all-masses-2/2026-11-21/
LOCATION:St. Francis Xavier Church\, 2057 Cleveland Ave\, Fort Myers\, FL\, 33901\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261122T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261122T130000
DTSTAMP:20260927T075829
CREATED:20260917T185616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T185623Z
UID:10001756-1795334400-1795352400@stfrancisfm.org
SUMMARY:Youth Group Annual Turkey Drive - After All Masses
DESCRIPTION:Youth Group Annual Turkey Drive – After All Masses \n  \nThis is the Annual Turkey Drive Weekend after all Masses on the weekend of November 21st and 22nd. \n  \nThe St. Francis Xavier Youth Groups will be collecting cash donation after all the Masses this weekend (Saturday\, November 21st: 4:00pm Mass; Sunday\, November 22nd: 7:30\, 9:30\, and 11:30am Masses). \nAll proceeds go towards providing complete Thanksgiving meals to families in need within our own community.  This gives many underprivileged families the opportunity to celebrate Thanksgiving when they otherwise would not be able to afford Thanksgiving Dinner. \nWe are only able to do this due to your extreme generosity every year!
URL:https://stfrancisfm.org/event/youth-group-annual-turkey-drive-after-all-masses-2/2026-11-22/
LOCATION:St. Francis Xavier Church\, 2057 Cleveland Ave\, Fort Myers\, FL\, 33901\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261201T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261201T193000
DTSTAMP:20260927T075829
CREATED:20260917T175056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T175609Z
UID:10001696-1796148000-1796153400@stfrancisfm.org
SUMMARY:Introduction to Real Prayer
DESCRIPTION:Introduction to Real Prayer:  Learn how to grow in your Spiritual Life. \nJoin us for the 9-part video series hosted by evangelist Matthew Leonard.  Introduction to Real Prayer guides viewers through the ins and outs of vocal\, meditative\, and contemplative prayer\, showing not just what they are\, but how to do them. \nHe also covers the three stages of the spiritual life (which many Catholics have never heard of)\, as well as the practical steps to make actual progress in the spiritual life in the easy to understand\, conversational style for which he is known. \n  \nOctober 13:  Why Pray? \nOctober 20:  Beginning to Really Pray. \nOctober 27:  The Map to God. \nNovember 3:  The Surprising Power of Vocal Prayer. \nNovember 10:  Moving into Meditiative Prayers. \nNovember 17:  Spiritual Consolations and Dealing with Dryness. \nDecember 1:  Contemplation and Communion. \nDecember 8:  Overcoming Distractions and the Power of Silence. \nDecember 15:  Making Real Progress. \n  \nWhere:  St. Francis Xavier Parish Hall Annex \nTime:  6:00 – 7:30 p.m. \nCost:  $20 to cover the cost of your workbook. \nYOU MUST REGISTER TO ATTEND.  Register by calling 239-334-2161\,
URL:https://stfrancisfm.org/event/introduction-to-real-prayer/2026-12-01/
LOCATION:Xavier Hall Annex\, 2050 Heitman Street\, Fort Myers\, FL\, 33901
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261203T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261203T200000
DTSTAMP:20260927T075829
CREATED:20260917T172754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T172802Z
UID:10001617-1796320800-1796328000@stfrancisfm.org
SUMMARY:OCIA - Order of Christian Initiation for Adults
DESCRIPTION:OCIA – Order of Christian Initiation for Adults. \nYou must be registered to attend.  Call the parish office at 239-334-2161 if you would like more information. \n  \nWhere:  Parish Xavier Hall \nTime:  6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
URL:https://stfrancisfm.org/event/ocia-order-of-christian-initiation-for-adults/2026-12-03/
LOCATION:Xavier Parish Hall\, 2050 Heitman Street\, Fort Myers\, 33901\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261206T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261206T123000
DTSTAMP:20260927T075829
CREATED:20260917T154414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T154414Z
UID:10001601-1796547600-1796560200@stfrancisfm.org
SUMMARY:Sacramental Preparation
DESCRIPTION:Sacramental Preparation is only for those students in their second consecutive year in the Faith Formation Program and in Communion 2 or Confirmation 2 Classes.  These classes are also for 2nd grade students at St. Francis Xavier School and 10th grade students at Bishop Verot. \n  \nWhere:  St. Francis Xavier Parish Hall \nTime:  9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. \n  \nWe meet at Xavier Parish Hall from 9:00 – 11:15 a.m. and then we go to Mass from 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. \n 
URL:https://stfrancisfm.org/event/sacramental-preparation/2026-12-06/
LOCATION:Xavier Parish Hall\, 2050 Heitman Street\, Fort Myers\, 33901\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261206T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261206T123000
DTSTAMP:20260927T075829
CREATED:20260917T152921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T154725Z
UID:10001585-1796551200-1796560200@stfrancisfm.org
SUMMARY:Faith Formation / Middle School Youth Group / High School Youth Group
DESCRIPTION:What: \nFaith Formation for grades K-4 \nMiddle School Youth Group for grades 5-8 \nHigh School Youth Group for those in High School (Including Bishop Verot High School) \n  \nWhere: \nXavier Hall \n  \nTime: \n10:00 – 11:15 am\, then Mass from 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
URL:https://stfrancisfm.org/event/faith-formation-middle-school-youth-group-high-school-youth-group/2026-12-06/
LOCATION:Xavier Parish Hall\, 2050 Heitman Street\, Fort Myers\, 33901\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261208T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261208T193000
DTSTAMP:20260927T075829
CREATED:20260917T175056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T175609Z
UID:10001697-1796752800-1796758200@stfrancisfm.org
SUMMARY:Introduction to Real Prayer
DESCRIPTION:Introduction to Real Prayer:  Learn how to grow in your Spiritual Life. \nJoin us for the 9-part video series hosted by evangelist Matthew Leonard.  Introduction to Real Prayer guides viewers through the ins and outs of vocal\, meditative\, and contemplative prayer\, showing not just what they are\, but how to do them. \nHe also covers the three stages of the spiritual life (which many Catholics have never heard of)\, as well as the practical steps to make actual progress in the spiritual life in the easy to understand\, conversational style for which he is known. \n  \nOctober 13:  Why Pray? \nOctober 20:  Beginning to Really Pray. \nOctober 27:  The Map to God. \nNovember 3:  The Surprising Power of Vocal Prayer. \nNovember 10:  Moving into Meditiative Prayers. \nNovember 17:  Spiritual Consolations and Dealing with Dryness. \nDecember 1:  Contemplation and Communion. \nDecember 8:  Overcoming Distractions and the Power of Silence. \nDecember 15:  Making Real Progress. \n  \nWhere:  St. Francis Xavier Parish Hall Annex \nTime:  6:00 – 7:30 p.m. \nCost:  $20 to cover the cost of your workbook. \nYOU MUST REGISTER TO ATTEND.  Register by calling 239-334-2161\,
URL:https://stfrancisfm.org/event/introduction-to-real-prayer/2026-12-08/
LOCATION:Xavier Hall Annex\, 2050 Heitman Street\, Fort Myers\, FL\, 33901
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261210T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261210T200000
DTSTAMP:20260927T075829
CREATED:20260917T172754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T172802Z
UID:10001618-1796925600-1796932800@stfrancisfm.org
SUMMARY:OCIA - Order of Christian Initiation for Adults
DESCRIPTION:OCIA – Order of Christian Initiation for Adults. \nYou must be registered to attend.  Call the parish office at 239-334-2161 if you would like more information. \n  \nWhere:  Parish Xavier Hall \nTime:  6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
URL:https://stfrancisfm.org/event/ocia-order-of-christian-initiation-for-adults/2026-12-10/
LOCATION:Xavier Parish Hall\, 2050 Heitman Street\, Fort Myers\, 33901\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261213T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261213T123000
DTSTAMP:20260927T075829
CREATED:20260917T152921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T154725Z
UID:10001586-1797156000-1797165000@stfrancisfm.org
SUMMARY:Faith Formation / Middle School Youth Group / High School Youth Group
DESCRIPTION:What: \nFaith Formation for grades K-4 \nMiddle School Youth Group for grades 5-8 \nHigh School Youth Group for those in High School (Including Bishop Verot High School) \n  \nWhere: \nXavier Hall \n  \nTime: \n10:00 – 11:15 am\, then Mass from 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
URL:https://stfrancisfm.org/event/faith-formation-middle-school-youth-group-high-school-youth-group/2026-12-13/
LOCATION:Xavier Parish Hall\, 2050 Heitman Street\, Fort Myers\, 33901\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261215T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261215T193000
DTSTAMP:20260927T075829
CREATED:20260917T175056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T175609Z
UID:10001698-1797357600-1797363000@stfrancisfm.org
SUMMARY:Introduction to Real Prayer
DESCRIPTION:Introduction to Real Prayer:  Learn how to grow in your Spiritual Life. \nJoin us for the 9-part video series hosted by evangelist Matthew Leonard.  Introduction to Real Prayer guides viewers through the ins and outs of vocal\, meditative\, and contemplative prayer\, showing not just what they are\, but how to do them. \nHe also covers the three stages of the spiritual life (which many Catholics have never heard of)\, as well as the practical steps to make actual progress in the spiritual life in the easy to understand\, conversational style for which he is known. \n  \nOctober 13:  Why Pray? \nOctober 20:  Beginning to Really Pray. \nOctober 27:  The Map to God. \nNovember 3:  The Surprising Power of Vocal Prayer. \nNovember 10:  Moving into Meditiative Prayers. \nNovember 17:  Spiritual Consolations and Dealing with Dryness. \nDecember 1:  Contemplation and Communion. \nDecember 8:  Overcoming Distractions and the Power of Silence. \nDecember 15:  Making Real Progress. \n  \nWhere:  St. Francis Xavier Parish Hall Annex \nTime:  6:00 – 7:30 p.m. \nCost:  $20 to cover the cost of your workbook. \nYOU MUST REGISTER TO ATTEND.  Register by calling 239-334-2161\,
URL:https://stfrancisfm.org/event/introduction-to-real-prayer/2026-12-15/
LOCATION:Xavier Hall Annex\, 2050 Heitman Street\, Fort Myers\, FL\, 33901
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261217T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261217T200000
DTSTAMP:20260927T075829
CREATED:20260917T172754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T172802Z
UID:10001619-1797530400-1797537600@stfrancisfm.org
SUMMARY:OCIA - Order of Christian Initiation for Adults
DESCRIPTION:OCIA – Order of Christian Initiation for Adults. \nYou must be registered to attend.  Call the parish office at 239-334-2161 if you would like more information. \n  \nWhere:  Parish Xavier Hall \nTime:  6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
URL:https://stfrancisfm.org/event/ocia-order-of-christian-initiation-for-adults/2026-12-17/
LOCATION:Xavier Parish Hall\, 2050 Heitman Street\, Fort Myers\, 33901\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20270107T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20270107T200000
DTSTAMP:20260927T075829
CREATED:20260917T172754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T172802Z
UID:10001620-1799344800-1799352000@stfrancisfm.org
SUMMARY:OCIA - Order of Christian Initiation for Adults
DESCRIPTION:OCIA – Order of Christian Initiation for Adults. \nYou must be registered to attend.  Call the parish office at 239-334-2161 if you would like more information. \n  \nWhere:  Parish Xavier Hall \nTime:  6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
URL:https://stfrancisfm.org/event/ocia-order-of-christian-initiation-for-adults/2027-01-07/
LOCATION:Xavier Parish Hall\, 2050 Heitman Street\, Fort Myers\, 33901\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20270110T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20270110T123000
DTSTAMP:20260927T075829
CREATED:20260917T154414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T154414Z
UID:10001602-1799571600-1799584200@stfrancisfm.org
SUMMARY:Sacramental Preparation
DESCRIPTION:Sacramental Preparation is only for those students in their second consecutive year in the Faith Formation Program and in Communion 2 or Confirmation 2 Classes.  These classes are also for 2nd grade students at St. Francis Xavier School and 10th grade students at Bishop Verot. \n  \nWhere:  St. Francis Xavier Parish Hall \nTime:  9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. \n  \nWe meet at Xavier Parish Hall from 9:00 – 11:15 a.m. and then we go to Mass from 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. \n 
URL:https://stfrancisfm.org/event/sacramental-preparation/2027-01-10/
LOCATION:Xavier Parish Hall\, 2050 Heitman Street\, Fort Myers\, 33901\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20270110T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20270110T123000
DTSTAMP:20260927T075829
CREATED:20260917T152921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T154725Z
UID:10001587-1799575200-1799584200@stfrancisfm.org
SUMMARY:Faith Formation / Middle School Youth Group / High School Youth Group
DESCRIPTION:What: \nFaith Formation for grades K-4 \nMiddle School Youth Group for grades 5-8 \nHigh School Youth Group for those in High School (Including Bishop Verot High School) \n  \nWhere: \nXavier Hall \n  \nTime: \n10:00 – 11:15 am\, then Mass from 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
URL:https://stfrancisfm.org/event/faith-formation-middle-school-youth-group-high-school-youth-group/2027-01-10/
LOCATION:Xavier Parish Hall\, 2050 Heitman Street\, Fort Myers\, 33901\, United States
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