Parish Nurse

March is Kidney Disease awareness month.  Often people are unaware of the possible connection between high blood pressure and kidney disease. What is high blood pressure?  Each time your heart beats, it pumps oxygen-rich blood through the blood vessels, or … Continue reading →

It’s that time of year again. Yep! Flu Season!  It’s time to be vaccinated. Think about getting vaccinated ASAP.  It’s not too late to get vaccinated even in the winter months. Flu is a contagious disease. It is caused by … Continue reading →

St. Francis Xavier has a very active ministry caring for the Eucharistic needs of our parishioners.  For those who become ill, whether it is temporary or a long term need, that wish to receive Eucharist at home may call the … Continue reading →

In the event of an emergency please call 911 first.  If you have questions about the emergency click here after you have called 911. I can help in a variety of medical areas with referrals and helping you formulate questions for your … Continue reading →

Please contact Diedra Hoyt with the following information to place a parishioner on our prayer list: 1. Name of individual 2. Reason for prayer 3. Name and phone number of person calling in the request.  This is needed for the parish nurse … Continue reading →

St. Francis Xavier Parish has a long history of linking parishioners to acts of compassion and mercy in our parish community especially in the event of the death of a loved one. We believe grief is normal, natural and necessary. … Continue reading →

Hello. My name is Diedra Hoyt. I am the director for our Parish Health and Faith Ministry. I am an RN and a Nurse Practitioner and have been involved in nursing for 35 years. My job is to facilitate and … Continue reading →

The Mary and Martha Knitting Ministry A ministry of making Prayer Shawls for our parishioners who are ill and in need of prayerful comfort and strength during their illness.  All shawls are made with prayerful intentions and are blessed when … Continue reading →

St. Francis Xavier Staff frequently visit persons at area Nursing Homes and Hospitals. The goal of this ministry is: To assist and minister to members of St. Francis Xavier Parish sacramentally and pastorally in Hospitals and Nursing Homes To encourage … Continue reading →