Ability Xavier
Our Goals...
- To increase awareness and active inclusion of persons with disabilities at Xavier
- To bring the needs and concerns of persons with disabilities to parish leadership
- To celebrate the presence of persons with disabilities in our parish community
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ALL ARE WELCOME at the Church of St. Francis Xavier!
The spirit of inclusion expressed in this commitment extends far beyond disability, gender, sexual orientation, age, family status or any other label that may tempt division.
Sunday Volunteers Needed!
Once a month on Sunday volunteers are needed to assist our parishioners with disabilities.
If you come to the Sunday 11:30 Liturgy and can spare an hour or so once a month to visit with and assist fellow parishioners, please contact Lynn Corwin, Abilities Committee, at 212-362-3212 or by email lccjs@aol.com
Disability Celebration Mass
Sunday, May 16, 11:30am - read more
Read about our 4th annual Mass to celebrate the presence of persons with disabilities at Xavier. We had so much to celebrate this year in our newly restored, richly accessible church space.
Information about Disabilities Especially for Kids!!
Wonder what it's like to have a disability? Here's a great website with information, stories, games, and more-- just for kids!
- Find even more resources for kids here.
The Church of St. Francis Xavier is part of the Accessible Congregations Campaign of the National Organization on Disability!
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We commit to the following principles:
- In our congregation, people with disabilities are valued as individuals, having been created in the image of God.
- Our congregation is endeavoring to remove barriers of architecture, communications and attitudes that exclude people with disabilities from full and active participation.
- People, with and without disabilities, are encouraged in our congregation to practice their faith and use their gifts and talents in worship, service, study and leadership.