Natural Family Planning
“For the Lord has entrusted to them the task of making visible to men and women the holiness and joy of the law which united inseparably their love for one another and the cooperation they give to God’s love, God who is the Author of human life.”
(Humanae Vitae, 32)
St. Francis Xavier NFP Parish Ambassadors
Phil & Becca Dickerson
thosedickersons@gmail.com
Our Mission:
As Natural Family Planning Ambassadors at St. Francis Xavier, we work to raise awareness of the benefits of NFP for women and couples and connect women and couples with the resources they need to practice and learn more about NFP. We try to highlight the beauty of the Church’s teaching by providing resources and accompanying those interested in practicing and discerning NFP.
Our Objectives:
Normalizing conversations in the parish about the Church's teaching on NFP and marriage
Dispelling myths and misconceptions about what NFP really is
Providing access to NFP resources and instruction throughout ALL fertile years
Accessing options for financial support to make NFP a viable option for struggling couples
Please let us know how we can help you!
Additional Resources
Free NFP Teaching for Catholic Women & Couples
(Click the images to find out more)
SmartLoving Courses
SmartLoving offers amazing courses for marriage preparation, those already married, NFP, those in difficult marriages, and marriage renewal. Click here to check out what they offer.
Diocese of Harrisburg
NFP Page
The Diocese of Harrisburg offers resources, answers to questions, and Church teaching about NFP.
UPMC Divine Mercy
If you’re looking for a Catholic OB/GYN, check out UPMC Divine Mercy, with offices in Carlisle, Camp Hill, and Shippensburg! Visit UPMC Divine Mercy
Instructors Directory
The Fertility Awareness Educators Directory connects you with NFP educators all over the country and the world.
Mass Times
Mass is celebrated both at the Historic Church (25 W. High Street)
and at the Xavier Center (465 Table Rock Road).
SUNDAY | DOMINGO
7:30 am (English) Historic Church
9:00 am (Bilingual) Xavier Center | Centro Xavier**
10:30 am (English) Historic Church
12:00 pm (Español) Centro Xavier
**Hybrid & Live Stream
MONDAY - THURSDAY | DE LUNES A JUEVES
7:00 am (English) Historic Church
WEDNESDAY | MIÉRCOLES
7:00 am (English) Historic Church
6:30 pm (Español) Iglesia Histórica
FRIDAY | VIERNES
12:00 pm (English) Historic Church
Adoration following Mass until 5:00 pm
SATURDAY | SÁBADO
4:00 pm (English) Historic Church